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Osgood Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Osgood is in the process of developing its first Comprehensive Plan, a key document that will guide future decisions on land use, development, community facilities, open spaces, and transportation. We encourage you to participate in this important planning process.

The responses from this community questionnaire will be collected and used to assist with the Comprehensive Plan and other decisions affecting our community. Your input is crucial, so please take the time to carefully review each question and provide accurate answers. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help shape the future of Osgood.
1.What is your primary language?
2.How old are you?
3.What category best describes your education level?
4.How many people are in your household?
5.How long have you lived in Osgood
6.Do you own or rent your current residence?
7.Are you currently looking for a new residence?
8.If you answered, "yes outside of Osgood", why are you looking outside of town? (Check all that apply)
9.If you have maintained your residence within town limits, why? (Circle all that apply)
10.Where did you move from?
11.Have you considered moving out of Osgood in the last 3-5 years?
12.If yes, why?
13.What are the barriers you see to living within Osgood? (Please check all that apply)
14.Other than living here, what brings you to Osgood?
15.What services/amenities would you like to see in Osgood that you go elsewhere for?
16.Do you have access to broadband internet service?
17.How do you rate the following amenities in Osgood?
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know
Not Available
Local Streets
Pedestrian trails/sidewalks
Trees and landscaping on public property
Police protection
Fire protection
Ambulance services
Water Quality
Electric service
Trash service
Sewer service
Storm water drainage
Snow removal
Health care services
Parks and open space
Recreational facilities & programs
Cultural facilities & programs
Library services
Community meeting space
Data and technology infrastructure
Services for youth
Services for senior citizens
18.Are you looking to further your education?
19.How would you rate the overall quality of commercial properties within Osgood (appearance and property maintenance)?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
20.How would you rate the overall quality of residential properties within Osgood (appearance and property maintenance)?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
21.How important is it for Osgood to attract new businesses/uses to town? (Please circle one)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
22.Would you support the use of tax incentives to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses to Osgood? (Please circle one)
23.Are you satisfied with the current zoning ordinances?
24.Do you feel informed about what is going on in Osgood?
25.Where do you typically get your information about the county and community affairs and programs?
26.Do you think the town leadership is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns?
27.If you answered "No", what local issues and concerns should your local government be dealing with?
28.Would you like to see residential development in Osgood? If yes, what kind? (Check all that apply)
29.Would you like to see commercial development in Osgood? If yes, what kind? (Circle all that apply)
30.Select Osgood's top 3 strengths
31.Select Osgood's top 3 weaknesses.
32.What are the top three priorities Osgood should focus on improving? (Choose three)
33.How would you rate the physical appearance of Osgood roads and primary points of entry into the communities?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
34.Do you support the Town in applying for a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Comprehensive Plan available through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), to guide future development priorities & decisions?
35.Please provide any additional comments in the space below.