Marble Falls Comprehensive Plan Survey

The City of Marble Falls needs your input! Help us make Marble Falls an even better place to live, work, and play.

The City of Marble Falls is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan. This document guides the growth and development of Marble Falls in a manner that reflects the community’s desired character.

As a concerned citizen, the City takes your opinions very seriously. Please take some time to answer this survey and help guide future decisions. Your answers will remain anonymous, and the survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Instructions: This anonymous community survey will ask you a series of questions that will capture your input regarding what types of development or redevelopment you would like to see, how important certain city services and amenities are to you, and demographic information that will allow us to compile detailed reports. Your comments will directly influence all the planning efforts that the City of Marble Falls is conducting.

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* 1. Based on the map below, where do you live?

Area 1

Area 2

Area 3

Area 4

None of the above

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* 2. If you are a resident of Marble Falls, what is the main reason you chose to live in Marble Falls? Select up to three.

I am originally from Marble Falls

I moved here for work

I moved here for personal or family reasons

I moved here for the sense of community

I moved here for the cost of living

I am retired/retiring here

I am not a resident of Marble Falls

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* 3. How long have you lived in Marble Falls?

Under 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

I do not live in Marble Falls

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* 4. Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your home? Check all that apply.

No children under 19 living at home

Children under age 5

Children ages 5-9

Children ages 10-14

Children ages 15-18

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* 5. Tell Us Your Story! Tell us something you love about Marble Falls, what you find unique about Marble Falls, or why you want to live here!

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* 6. Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

I do not live in Marble Falls

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* 7. Which type of housing is most needed in Marble Falls?

	Most Needed	Less Needed	No Opinion
Manufactured Housing (generally a residence constructed primarily off-site before being moved to a property)	Manufactured Housing (generally a residence constructed primarily off-site before being moved to a property) Most Needed	Manufactured Housing (generally a residence constructed primarily off-site before being moved to a property) Less Needed	Manufactured Housing (generally a residence constructed primarily off-site before being moved to a property) No Opinion
Tiny Homes (generally a small house, typically sized under 600 square feet)	Tiny Homes (generally a small house, typically sized under 600 square feet) Most Needed	Tiny Homes (generally a small house, typically sized under 600 square feet) Less Needed	Tiny Homes (generally a small house, typically sized under 600 square feet) No Opinion
Apartments (generally multi-unit, multi-building rented residences)	Apartments (generally multi-unit, multi-building rented residences) Most Needed	Apartments (generally multi-unit, multi-building rented residences) Less Needed	Apartments (generally multi-unit, multi-building rented residences) No Opinion
Townhomes (generally a series of houses attached on either side)	Townhomes (generally a series of houses attached on either side) Most Needed	Townhomes (generally a series of houses attached on either side) Less Needed	Townhomes (generally a series of houses attached on either side) No Opinion
Duplexes (generally two residences attached to each other)	Duplexes (generally two residences attached to each other) Most Needed	Duplexes (generally two residences attached to each other) Less Needed	Duplexes (generally two residences attached to each other) No Opinion
Garden Homes (generally a smaller residence on a small lot)	Garden Homes (generally a smaller residence on a small lot) Most Needed	Garden Homes (generally a smaller residence on a small lot) Less Needed	Garden Homes (generally a smaller residence on a small lot) No Opinion
Single-Family Homes (generally a neighborhood home on your own lot)	Single-Family Homes (generally a neighborhood home on your own lot) Most Needed	Single-Family Homes (generally a neighborhood home on your own lot) Less Needed	Single-Family Homes (generally a neighborhood home on your own lot) No Opinion
Ranch Estate Homes (generally larger "mansions" on large lots)	Ranch Estate Homes (generally larger "mansions" on large lots) Most Needed	Ranch Estate Homes (generally larger "mansions" on large lots) Less Needed	Ranch Estate Homes (generally larger "mansions" on large lots) No Opinion
Lower Price Point Housing (generally housing that is listed at a lower price point)	Lower Price Point Housing (generally housing that is listed at a lower price point) Most Needed	Lower Price Point Housing (generally housing that is listed at a lower price point) Less Needed	Lower Price Point Housing (generally housing that is listed at a lower price point) No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of the following best describes your work situation? Select all that apply.

I work in Marble Falls

I own a business in Marble Falls

I work in another city

I work from home

I am a student/am retired/not currently employed

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* 9. What is your approximate age?

19 or younger

20 to 34

35 to 49

50 to 64

Over 65

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* 10. How satisfied are you with Marble Falls?

	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Undecided	Satisfied	Very Satisfied
As a place to live	As a place to live Very Dissatisfied	As a place to live Dissatisfied	As a place to live Undecided	As a place to live Satisfied	As a place to live Very Satisfied
As a place to raise a family	As a place to raise a family Very Dissatisfied	As a place to raise a family Dissatisfied	As a place to raise a family Undecided	As a place to raise a family Satisfied	As a place to raise a family Very Satisfied
As a place to do business	As a place to do business Very Dissatisfied	As a place to do business Dissatisfied	As a place to do business Undecided	As a place to do business Satisfied	As a place to do business Very Satisfied
As a place to work	As a place to work Very Dissatisfied	As a place to work Dissatisfied	As a place to work Undecided	As a place to work Satisfied	As a place to work Very Satisfied
As a place to retire	As a place to retire Very Dissatisfied	As a place to retire Dissatisfied	As a place to retire Undecided	As a place to retire Satisfied	As a place to retire Very Satisfied
As a place to play	As a place to play Very Dissatisfied	As a place to play Dissatisfied	As a place to play Undecided	As a place to play Satisfied	As a place to play Very Satisfied
Overall image and reputation	Overall image and reputation Very Dissatisfied	Overall image and reputation Dissatisfied	Overall image and reputation Undecided	Overall image and reputation Satisfied	Overall image and reputation Very Satisfied
Overall quality of City services	Overall quality of City services Very Dissatisfied	Overall quality of City services Dissatisfied	Overall quality of City services Undecided	Overall quality of City services Satisfied	Overall quality of City services Very Satisfied
Overall quality of life	Overall quality of life Very Dissatisfied	Overall quality of life Dissatisfied	Overall quality of life Undecided	Overall quality of life Satisfied	Overall quality of life Very Satisfied

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* 11. How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion
Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community	Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community Strongly Agree	Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community Agree	Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community Disagree	Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community Strongly Disagree	Downtown is the heart of the Marble Falls Community No Opinion

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* 12. Do you feel that Marble Falls is on the right track with recent growth and development?

Right track

Wrong track

Please tell us why you answered the way that you did. What could the City of Marble Falls be doing to better guide future development?

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* 13. What would you say are the three (3) most critical issues facing Marble Falls today?

Lack of well-paying employment opportunities

Increased housing prices or cost of living

Water conservation

Increased strain on infrastructure

Uncoordinated growth and development

Loss of open space/natural resources

Lack of housing options

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What are your top priorities for the future of Marble Falls?

	Not important at all	Not important	Undecided	Important	Very Important
Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods	Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods Not important at all	Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods Not important	Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods Undecided	Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods Important	Improve the quality of existing neighborhoods Very Important
Affordable new housing	Affordable new housing Not important at all	Affordable new housing Not important	Affordable new housing Undecided	Affordable new housing Important	Affordable new housing Very Important
Improve traffic flow and safety	Improve traffic flow and safety Not important at all	Improve traffic flow and safety Not important	Improve traffic flow and safety Undecided	Improve traffic flow and safety Important	Improve traffic flow and safety Very Important
Street repair and replacement	Street repair and replacement Not important at all	Street repair and replacement Not important	Street repair and replacement Undecided	Street repair and replacement Important	Street repair and replacement Very Important
Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares	Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares Not important at all	Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares Not important	Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares Undecided	Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares Important	Improve the quality of developments along major thoroughfares Very Important
Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.)	Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.) Not important at all	Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.) Not important	Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.) Undecided	Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.) Important	Remove and/or relocate existing land uses that are no longer compatible with a pedestrian-friendly downtown (i.e., because they generate too much noise, traffic, etc.) Very Important
Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls	Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls Not important at all	Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls Not important	Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls Undecided	Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls Important	Increase public access to Lake Marble Falls Very Important
Increase efforts related to workforce training	Increase efforts related to workforce training Not important at all	Increase efforts related to workforce training Not important	Increase efforts related to workforce training Undecided	Increase efforts related to workforce training Important	Increase efforts related to workforce training Very Important
Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use	Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use Not important at all	Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use Not important	Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use Undecided	Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use Important	Increase the City's efforts to attract and/or promote tourism-related industries and use Very Important
Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls	Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls Not important at all	Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls Not important	Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls Undecided	Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls Important	Increase the City's efforts in attracting additional commercial and/or community services to Marble Falls Very Important
Additional parks facilities and amenities	Additional parks facilities and amenities Not important at all	Additional parks facilities and amenities Not important	Additional parks facilities and amenities Undecided	Additional parks facilities and amenities Important	Additional parks facilities and amenities Very Important
Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.)	Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.) Not important at all	Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.) Not important	Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.) Undecided	Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.) Important	Additional recreation amenities (i.e., youth programs, senior activities, sports, etc.) Very Important
Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations	Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations Not important at all	Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations Not important	Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations Undecided	Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations Important	Additional trails and trail connections to key destinations Very Important
Increase safety and public use of floodplains	Increase safety and public use of floodplains Not important at all	Increase safety and public use of floodplains Not important	Increase safety and public use of floodplains Undecided	Increase safety and public use of floodplains Important	Increase safety and public use of floodplains Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How important is it for the City of Marble Falls to address the following issues in your neighborhood in the near future?

	Not important at all	Not important	Undecided	Important	Very important
Improve the overall condition of housing	Improve the overall condition of housing Not important at all	Improve the overall condition of housing Not important	Improve the overall condition of housing Undecided	Improve the overall condition of housing Important	Improve the overall condition of housing Very important
Improve the overall condition of properties	Improve the overall condition of properties Not important at all	Improve the overall condition of properties Not important	Improve the overall condition of properties Undecided	Improve the overall condition of properties Important	Improve the overall condition of properties Very important
Increase code enforcement	Increase code enforcement Not important at all	Increase code enforcement Not important	Increase code enforcement Undecided	Increase code enforcement Important	Increase code enforcement Very important
Infill of vacant housing	Infill of vacant housing Not important at all	Infill of vacant housing Not important	Infill of vacant housing Undecided	Infill of vacant housing Important	Infill of vacant housing Very important
Infill of vacant lots	Infill of vacant lots Not important at all	Infill of vacant lots Not important	Infill of vacant lots Undecided	Infill of vacant lots Important	Infill of vacant lots Very important
Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks	Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks Not important at all	Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks Not important	Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks Undecided	Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks Important	Improve the condition of streets/sidewalks Very important
Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk	Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk Not important at all	Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk Not important	Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk Undecided	Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk Important	Improve or add sidewalks/places to walk Very important
Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity	Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity Not important at all	Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity Not important	Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity Undecided	Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity Important	Provide additional parks or recreation amenities in close proximity Very important
Provide additional trails in close proximity	Provide additional trails in close proximity Not important at all	Provide additional trails in close proximity Not important	Provide additional trails in close proximity Undecided	Provide additional trails in close proximity Important	Provide additional trails in close proximity Very important
Reduce crime	Reduce crime Not important at all	Reduce crime Not important	Reduce crime Undecided	Reduce crime Important	Reduce crime Very important
Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood	Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood Not important at all	Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood Not important	Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood Undecided	Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood Important	Address too much on-street parking in my neighborhood Very important
Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood	Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood Not important at all	Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood Not important	Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood Undecided	Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood Important	Reduce the speed of traffic within my neighborhood Very important

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* 16. In downtown, what are the three (3) most important improvements you would like to see?

Improve lighting

Improve sidewalks/ADA compliance (i.e., ramps, rails, etc.)

More people living in downtown or close by

Better entertainment/retail options

More events and programming

Add/Improve Vehicular Parking

Enhance streetscape (i.e., street trees, planters, signage, aesthetics, etc.)

Preservation of historic buildings

More employment/office spaces

Better bicycle and pedestrian connectivity to areas outside of downtown

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* 17. How important is it for Marble Falls to address the following transportation issues?

	Not important at all	Not important	Undecided	Important	Very important
Traffic congestion	Traffic congestion Not important at all	Traffic congestion Not important	Traffic congestion Undecided	Traffic congestion Important	Traffic congestion Very important
Routine street maintenance	Routine street maintenance Not important at all	Routine street maintenance Not important	Routine street maintenance Undecided	Routine street maintenance Important	Routine street maintenance Very important
Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds)	Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds) Not important at all	Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds) Not important	Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds) Undecided	Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds) Important	Traffic calming in neighborhoods (i.e., slowing traffic speeds) Very important
Safety	Safety Not important at all	Safety Not important	Safety Undecided	Safety Important	Safety Very important
Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS)	Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS) Not important at all	Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS) Not important	Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS) Undecided	Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS) Important	Increase access to on-demand rural transit (i.e., CARTS) Very important
Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin	Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin Not important at all	Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin Not important	Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin Undecided	Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin Important	Add an intercity Express Bus from Marble Falls to Austin Very important
Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.)	Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.) Not important at all	Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.) Not important	Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.) Undecided	Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.) Important	Pedestrian accommodation (i.e., sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, etc.) Very important
Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls)	Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls) Not important at all	Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls) Not important	Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls) Undecided	Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls) Important	Street connectivity (i.e., more options to get in and through Marble Falls) Very important
Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.)	Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.) Not important at all	Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.) Not important	Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.) Undecided	Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.) Important	Bicycle accommodation (i.e., bike lanes, bike safety features, bike connectivity, etc.) Very important

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* 18. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the following parks and recreation elements in Marble Falls?

	Excellent - Keep it up	Good - Further progress needed	Satisfactory	Unsatisfactory	Undecided
Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system	Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system Excellent - Keep it up	Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system Good - Further progress needed	Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system Satisfactory	Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system Unsatisfactory	Overall parks, trails, recreation, and open space system Undecided
Proximity of parks near where I live	Proximity of parks near where I live Excellent - Keep it up	Proximity of parks near where I live Good - Further progress needed	Proximity of parks near where I live Satisfactory	Proximity of parks near where I live Unsatisfactory	Proximity of parks near where I live Undecided
Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live	Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live Excellent - Keep it up	Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live Good - Further progress needed	Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live Satisfactory	Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live Unsatisfactory	Proximity of open space/natural areas near where I live Undecided
Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces	Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Excellent - Keep it up	Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Good - Further progress needed	Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Satisfactory	Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Unsatisfactory	Bicycle accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Undecided
Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces	Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Excellent - Keep it up	Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Good - Further progress needed	Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Satisfactory	Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Unsatisfactory	Pedestrian/walking accommodations to get to parks, trails, and open spaces Undecided
Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system	Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system Excellent - Keep it up	Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system Good - Further progress needed	Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system Satisfactory	Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system Unsatisfactory	Accessibility (e.g., accommodations to get to the amenities) within the parks, trails, and open space system Undecided
Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system	Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system Excellent - Keep it up	Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system Good - Further progress needed	Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system Satisfactory	Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system Unsatisfactory	Sense of comfort/safety within the parks, trails, and open space system Undecided
Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system Excellent - Keep it up	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system Good - Further progress needed	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system Satisfactory	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system Unsatisfactory	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks, trails, and open space system Undecided
Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system	Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system Excellent - Keep it up	Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system Good - Further progress needed	Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system Satisfactory	Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system Unsatisfactory	Diversity of amenities (i.e., things to do) within the parks, trails, and open space system Undecided
Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.)	Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.) Excellent - Keep it up	Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.) Good - Further progress needed	Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.) Satisfactory	Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.) Unsatisfactory	Special events hosted by the City (i.e., movie in the park, summer concerts, etc.) Undecided

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* 19. Where do you prefer to find out the latest information regarding Marble Falls?

City Website

Social Media (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor)

Newspaper

Word of Mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 20. If you have any additional comments not addressed by this survey, please provide those comments here:

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* 21. OPTIONAL: If you would like to enter for a chance to win a prize, please provide your contact information below.

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