Purpose

This survey, as required by the Growth Management Act, is intended to gather public input to help guide the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The plan will establish a vision, goals, policies, and strategies for the community over the next 10–20 years. Your feedback is important and will help shape future decisions about housing, transportation, economic development, natural resources, community services, and overall quality of life.

This survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. There are 10 sections in this survey. We recommend completing this survey by section over the course of a few days.
Section 1: About You

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1. How long have you lived in Woodstock?

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2. Which best describes your current housing situation? (Select all that apply)

Section 2: Community Vision

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3. What are Woodstock's greatest strengths? (Choose up to 3)

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4. What are Woodstock's biggest challenges? (Choose up to 3)

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5. Looking ahead 10–20 years, what should be Woodstock's highest priorities? (Choose up to 3)

Section 3: Housing

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6. How concerned are you about the following housing issues?

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Rental home prices/rents
Property taxes
Availability of rental units
Housing for local workers
Housing for seniors
Housing for young families

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7. Where would you like to see increased housing density in Woodstock? (List a specific road or location)

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8. Which housing needs are the most important to address over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 3)

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9. Which statement best reflects your opinion?

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10. Do you have any additional input in relation to housing in Woodstock? (optional)

Section 4: Economic Development

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11. What types of businesses would you most like to see in Woodstock? (Select all that apply)

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12. What do you believe are the biggest challenges facing local employers? (Choose up to 3)

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13. Which economic development strategies would benefit the community most? (Choose up to 3)

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14. Do you have any additional input in relation to economic development in Woodstock? (optional)

Section 5: Transportation

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15. How would you rate the following features?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor
Road conditions
Winter road maintenance
Sidewalks & crosswalks
Pedestrian safety

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16. What transportation improvements should be prioritized? (Choose up to 3)

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17. Which roads should be prioritized for improvement in Woodstock?

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18. What is the most dangerous road to travel? Are there any places where you have obstructed visibility?

Section 6: Natural & Environmental Resources

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19. Which environmental issues are the most important to address? (Choose up to 3)

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20. Are you willing to increase your taxes to protect the environment?

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21. How concerned are you about the following water resource issues?

  Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Not Concerned No Opinion
Flooding
Erosion of riverbanks
Stormwater runoff
Water pollution
Protection of drinking water
Drought and water shortages
Access to the Town Spring

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22. What hazard mitigation actions should Woodstock prioritize? (Choose up to 3)

Section 7: Recreation

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23. How would you rate the quality of the following recreational facilities?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor Unsure/No Opinion
Parks
Playgrounds
Athletic fields
Hiking trails
Snowmobile trails
ATV trails
Boat launches & public water access
Public beaches & swimming areas
Community recreational facilities

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24. Are you willing to dedicate additional resources to increase recreational opportunities in Woodstock?

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25. Which recreation improvements should receive the highest priority over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 3)

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26. Do you have any additional input on recreational opportunities in Woodstock? (optional)

Section 8: Community Facilities & Services

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27. How would you rate the following services?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor Unsure/No Opinion
Fire & EMS
Public works
Parks & recreation
School services
Transfer station
Library
Police

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28. Which services should receive the highest priority for future investment? (Choose up to 3)

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29. Are you satisfied with the following services from Town Government?

  Yes No No Opinion
Hours of operation for Town Offices
Access to Town information
Building permit process
Town website
Town Calendar

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30. How do you find out about what's going on in town? Is there a specific information source or webpage?

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31. What types of events/gatherings would you like to see in Woodstock?

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32. Do you have any additional input in relation to community facilities or town services? (optional)

Section 9: Community Character

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33. How should future growth be managed? (Select all that apply)

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34. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the poorest quality and 10 being the best quality, how would you rate the overall quality of life in Woodstock?

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Section 10: Final Thoughts

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35. What is one thing you would like to see improved in Woodstock over the next 10 years?

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36. What is one thing that should never change about Woodstock?

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37. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?

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38. Option Contact Information: If you would like to receive updates about the Comprehensive Plan process please provide your name and email address.

Thank You! Your input will help create a shared vision and guide future decisions about housing, economic development, transportation, natural resources, community facilities, and the overall quality of life in our community.

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