Crow Wing County Comprehensive Plan Update

Crow Wing County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, now through May of 2025. The county last prepared a comprehensive plan in 2003, and since has experienced steady population growth and economic development that has brought opportunities such as more jobs and better services. However, it has also resulted in challenges such as housing shortages and increased traffic. This comprehensive plan will ensure Crow Wing County has a clear direction for making future decisions related to land use and developments that reflect the communities’ needs.
A comprehensive plan defines the vision, goals and aspirations for the long-term development and redevelopment of the community. The plan is intended to guide land use and transportation patterns, conserve natural resources, and identify needs for utilities, housing and parks and open space. The comprehensive plan also guides decisions on both public and private investments in infrastructure and facilities. This plan will help the county identify community priorities and goals and provide an implementation strategy for achieving those goals.
Public input is critical in updating the plan. We need to hear from the community to help us identify issues, opportunities, and priorities. Help us by answering these short questions.

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* 1. Tell us a little about yourself. Select all that apply

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* 2. What is your home zip code?

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* 3. Please rank the following issues with 1 being top priority and 7 being lowest priority:

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* 4. Housing: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

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There is an adequate supply of quality housing choices for people of all ages and incomes.
More townhomes are needed.
More apartments are needed.
More rental properties are needed.
More senior housing is needed.
There needs to be more incentives or resources to maintain existing housing.
The County should control population growth (Increase population density within Crow Wing County).
The County should allow for smaller rural lots within County limits.

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* 5. Economic Development: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

  Agree Neutral Disagree
The County should partner with organizations to assist with business workforce recruitment and retention.
I have access to all the basic goods and services (daily necessities, groceries, and services) within Crow Wing County.
I have access to the healthcare providers that my household needs.
I have access to arts, entertainment, and cultural facilities.

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* 6. Natural Resources and Water Quality: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

  Agree Neutral Disagree
Quality farmland should be protected.
More should be done to protect the water quality of lakes and streams.
Natural forests should be preserved.
Forests should be managed as an economic and natural resource.

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* 7. Sustainability: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

  Agree Neutral Disagree
I support sustainable energy investments (solar, wind, electric vehicle chargers etc.)
I think the county should have more sustainable development policies and programs

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* 8. Transportation: How would you rate the quality of roads and maintenance in Crow Wing County?

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* 9. Transportation: Identify the county roads that you think need to be improved and describe the improvements you’d like to see

Parks, Trails, and Recreation: Please indicate to what extent you agree with the following statements.

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* 10. County parks and trails meet my recreational needs.

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* 11. How often do you walk or bike in Crow Wing County?

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* 12. How often do you visit a public park in Crow Wing County?

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* 13. What additional trails, parks or recreational amenities would you like to see added and where?

About you:

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* 14. What is your age?

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* 15. How do you describe your race, ethnicity, and/or origin? (Select All That Apply)

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* 16. Do you identify as having a disability or impairment? If so, please describe your disability/ability status. Select all that apply.

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* 17. What is your gender?

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