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City of Niles Master Plan Community Survey

The City of Niles is updating its Community Master Plan. This document will help guide future development and decision making. Information collected in this survey will be used only for Master Plan development. Please take a few minutes to provide your thoughts on the following topics. The survey will be open from June 12 through July 19.
Look for additional information and opportunities to contribute on the City's Community Development Webpage under Master Plan.
1.Please tell us what your interest in Niles. Select all that apply.
2.If you are a Niles resident, how long have you lived here?
3.If you live in Niles - why did you choose to live here? Select all that apply.
4.If you have moved to Niles from another location, what attracted you?
5.Niles is a great place to live but please tell us where you work
6.Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:
Very Likely
Somewhat Likely
Not Sure 
Somewhat Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Recommend living in Niles to someone else
Remain in Niles for the next 5 years
7.Compared to 5 years ago, how would you rate Niles?
8.Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Niles.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Niles as a place to live
Your neighborhood as a place to live
Niles as a place to raise children
Niles as a place to visit
The overall quality of life in Niles
Quality of natural environment in Niles
Overall quality of established "built environment"
Overall economic health of Niles
Sense of community
Overall image or reputation of Niles
Neighborliness of residents in Niles
Level of resident engagement in Niles events
Level of resident engagement in Niles civic organizations
Access to parks and recreational facilities
9.How important are the following community assets to your satisfaction with the quality of life in Niles?
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
Not so important
Not important at all
Access to trails
Access to bicycle lanes
Access to parks/open space/nature
Access to arts and cultural facilities
Access to community events
Ability to volunteer in the community 
Places to socialize
Access to the St. Joseph River and Dowagiac River for recreation
10.What do you like most about Niles?
11.What is your biggest concerns about Niles?
12.Over the next 5 years, Niles should ... Select all that apply.
13.What is your favorite cultural, historical, or recreation destination in Niles?
14.Do you think Niles is changing for the better or worse
Worse
Same
Better
15.Looking to the future, provide three words that best capture your vision for the future of Niles by the year 2035.
16.Niles should promote the following land uses in the community. Select all that apply.
17.How likely is it that you would work from home if you had access to reliable internet?
18.Please rate the following needs for Niles.
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
No so important
Not important at all
Hazardous material abatement
Streetlights
Handicap accessibility improvements
Shared public space
Wayfinding signage
Water/sewer upgrades
City-wide trash removal
Street improvements
Sidewalk improvements
Removal of abandoned/deteriorating buildings
Diversity/cultural programs
Senior services
Housing/financial education
Services for people with disabilities
Employment training
Youth programs
Crime prevention programs
19.What do you think is important to grow/expand the local economy?
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
No so important
Not important at all
Expanded Affordable Housing
Development or expansion of cultural amenities and events
Development or expansion of art amenities and events
Development or expansion of public gathering spaces
Workforce development services such as
Incentives for business development
Incentives for housing development
20.Where do you shop or conduct your personal business (banking, insurance, etc.)? Please select all that apply.
Niles
Indiana (South Bend, Granger, Mishawaka, Elkhart)
Buchanan
St. Joseph (MI)
Online
Groceries 
Restaurants (casual dining)
Restaurants (fine dining)
Home Goods
Apparel
Banking/Financial Services
Medical Care
Personal Services (salon, barber, etc.)
Entertainment (movies, bowling, sports, etc.)
Pharmacy
21.I feel that the following types of businesses would be a positive addition to Niles. Select all that apply.
22.Please provide any additional comments you have for the Niles Master Plan.
23.How likely would you be to support efforts to increase taxes to support new amenities and municipal services?
24.List the ways you find out about what is going on in Niles. Select all that apply.
25.What is your age?
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100
26.Which race/ethnicity best describes you? You can choose multiple answers.
27.Please provide your email address to stay up-to-date on the plan progress and upcoming engagement opportunities.
Current Progress,
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