Community Improvement Plan Survey

The Township of Greater Madawaska is seeking community input to help shape a proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Your responses will help inform how the CIP is designed before it is brought forward for Council consideration.

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* 1. How do you identify? (Choose all that apply)

Taxpayer

Resident

Business Owner/Operator

Employee who works in Greater Madawaska

Seasonal Resident or Visitor

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What areas of Greater Madawaska are most important for community improvement?

Downtown/commercial areas

Tourism and visitor-oriented areas

Employment and business areas

Community gathering spaces

Residential areas

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What types of improvements or investments do you think are most important for the community?

Improvements to existing buildings

Business reinvestment or expansion

Accessibility upgrades

Improvements that support tourism

Public-facing improvements (e.g. appearance, signage)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What challenges or barriers make it harder to invest or improve properties in Greater Madawaska?

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* 5. How important is it that the Township supports investment through tools like a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

Very important

Somewhat important

Neutral

Not very important

Not important at all

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* 6. What should the Township keep in mind when designing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 7. How should the Township prioritize the use of municipal funds in a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 8. Please specify "Other", if applicable from the previous question.

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* 9. Have you read the Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

Yes

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* 10. If yes, is there any direct feedback that you would like to provide regarding the Draft CIP?
If no, and you would like to read it, the Draft CIP is available using this link. (An alternative format can be made available by contacting the Township Office)

Before responding to the next question, we would like to update you on the possible incentives that Greater Madawaska could implement under a Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) can include different types of incentives, depending on Council direction and available funding. The examples below are not final and are provided to help gather feedback on what types of tools may be most useful.

Common CIP incentives used by municipalities may include:

Grants or Rebates
Financial support to help offset a portion of eligible project costs, such as building improvements or upgrades.

Tax-Based Incentives
Programs that may provide relief or rebates related to increased property taxes resulting from eligible improvements.

Façade or Building Improvement Support
Incentives focused on improving the appearance, safety, or functionality of existing buildings.

Accessibility or Code Compliance Improvements
Support for upgrades that improve accessibility or help bring older buildings up to current standards.

Feasibility, Design, or Planning Support
Assistance with early-stage costs such as studies, designs, or professional fees that help move projects forward.

Final incentive programs, eligibility criteria, and funding levels would be determined by Council as part of the CIP approval process.

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* 11. Based on this information, which types of incentives do you think would be most beneficial in a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Greater Madawaska? (Select up to three)

Grants or rebates to offset improvement costs

Tax-based incentives related to property improvements

Support for building or façade improvements

Support for accessibility or safety upgrades

Support for early-stage planning, design, or feasibility work

I’m not sure / need more information

Other (please specify)

Community Improvement Plan Survey

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* 1. How do you identify? (Choose all that apply)

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* 2. What areas of Greater Madawaska are most important for community improvement?

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* 3. What types of improvements or investments do you think are most important for the community?

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* 4. What challenges or barriers make it harder to invest or improve properties in Greater Madawaska?

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* 5. How important is it that the Township supports investment through tools like a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 6. What should the Township keep in mind when designing a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 7. How should the Township prioritize the use of municipal funds in a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 8. Please specify "Other", if applicable from the previous question.

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* 9. Have you read the Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

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* 10. If yes, is there any direct feedback that you would like to provide regarding the Draft CIP?If no, and you would like to read it, the Draft CIP is available using this link. (An alternative format can be made available by contacting the Township Office)

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* 11. Based on this information, which types of incentives do you think would be most beneficial in a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Greater Madawaska? (Select up to three)

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* 12. Do you have any additional information you would like to provide, as it relates to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

* 10. If yes, is there any direct feedback that you would like to provide regarding the Draft CIP?
If no, and you would like to read it, the Draft CIP is available using this link. (An alternative format can be made available by contacting the Township Office)