Woodstock Comprehensive Plan Survey

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

1.How long have you lived in Woodstock?

Less than 5 years

5-10 years

11-20 yeares

More than 20 years

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

I own my home and live in Woodstock year-round

I rent my home and live in Woodstock year-round

I own a seasonal or second home in Woodstock

I rent a seasonal or second home in Woodstock

I live with family or friends

Other (please specify)

Section 2: Community Vision

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

Other (please specify)

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

Housing affordability and availability

Economic development

Rehabilitation to existing development

Recreation and trail extension

Protecting the Town Spring

Land Conservation

Environmental protection/climate resilience

Community health and wellness

Other (please specify)

Section 3: Housing

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

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

Other (please specify)

9.Which statement best reflects your opinion?

Woodstock should encourage additional housing development to meet future needs.

Woodstock should encourage some housing while preserving community character.

Woodstock should limit housing development to preserve existing character.

Woodstock should use ordinances to increase affordable housing.

No opinion.

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

Section 4: Economic Development

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

Other (please specify)

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

Other (please specify)

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

Supporting existing businesses

Recruiting new businesses

Encouraging recreation-related businesses

Developing year-round tourism

Expanding cell service

Expanding recreational opportunities

Other (please specify)

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

Section 5: Transportation

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

Other (please specify)

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

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

Section 6: Natural & Environmental Resources

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

Other (please specify)

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

Yes

No

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

Improving culverts and stream crossings

Strengthening roads and bridges

Improving emergency preparedness

Protecting drinking water sources

Expanding forests and conservation lands

Other (please specify)

Section 7: Recreation

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

Yes

No

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

Expand trail systems/improve trail maintenance

Develop new parks & playgrounds

Increase public access to waterbodies

Improve boat launches

Develop bike trails

Improve sidewalks and walking routes

Increase public open space

Other (please specify)

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

Section 8: Community Facilities & Services

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

Other (please specify)

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

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

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

Section 9: Community Character

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

Encourage growth throughout the community

Focus growth in village/downtown areas

Limit growth to preserve rural character

Create additional ordinance standards

No opinion

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?

1

5

10

Section 10: Final Thoughts

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

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

37.Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?

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.