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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. Why do you choose to live in Canastota?

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* 4. What are three things you would preserve in Canastota for future generations?

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* 5. If you could change one thing about Canastota, what would it be?

Downtown Questions:

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* 6. Are vacant downtown storefronts a concern?

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* 7. Would you like to tour vacant storefronts on South Peterboro Street and Canal Street to better understand empty downtown buildings and their potential?

The purpose of the tour is to connect community members with knowledgeable people who know the history of respective downtown buildings. From the tour and discussion, community members can get a sense of the future renting and buying potential of vacant buildings and storefronts. The ultimate goal of the tour is not only to create an active and vibrant downtown with minimum vacant buildings and storefronts but also to create excitement and dialogue around them.

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* 8. Some communities have a downtown business incubator space where start-up business owners can test out their businesses in a smaller, less expensive space. With minimum start-up costs and risks, it can help people launch their business. Would you support the Village working to open a downtown business incubator space?

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* 9. What services do you leave Canastota for that would be convenient to have within the Village?

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* 10. When do you typically visit downtown Canastota to shop, use business services, walk, eat, recreate, etc.? (Choose all that apply)

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* 11. What business would you like to see downtown that doesn't exist or you would like to see more of? Please choose one that would be most important to you.

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* 12. In partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation, Tesla will build a 25,000-square-foot electric vehicle store across from the International Boxing Hall of Fame.  What should the Village do to capitalize on this new business and positively impact Canastota?

Old Erie Canal

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* 13. Across the State, the Erie Canalway Trail generates approximately $253 million in sales, 3,440 jobs, $78 million in labor incomes and $28.5 million in taxes annually for the Upstate economy. Through trail counts, we know that thousands of visitors come through Canastota every year on the trail.

What amenities do you think are needed to not only attract visitors into our downtown but have them spend time there as well?

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* 14. Do you support the Village working with NY State Canals and NY State Parks to improve the water quality and appearance of the Canal waterway?

Recreation

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* 15. What recreational services do you use in the Village?

  Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied Don't Use
Public Pool
Old Erie Canal Trail
The Link Trail 
The Lenox Rail Trail (technically a Lenox asset but is located near the Village)
Skate Park (technically a Lenox asset but is located near the Village)
Recreation Park
Housing Questions

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* 16. If you are a homeowner, what prevents you from improving your home?

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* 17. Are you concerned about any of the following housing issues in Canastota?

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* 18. Are you concerned about the conditions of homes adjacent to or near your home?

Given a low vacancy rate and potential future in-migration from the opening of Micron in Clay, NY, housing demand and the pressure to provide more housing may increase. When planning for future housing/residential development, which of the following should the Village prioritize? Please rate the following images on their appropriateness for inclusion. Rate the overall image and ignore minor details.
Housing 1

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Residential housing serving as a live-work space. Live work spaces allow a resident to live on one side of a building and work on another side.

Residential housing serving as a live-work space. Live work spaces allow a resident to live on one side of a building and work on another side.

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* 19. In reference to the above image:

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Live Work space in downtown- Resident lives on the top floor and runs their business on the bottom floor.

Live Work space in downtown- Resident lives on the top floor and runs their business on the bottom floor.

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* 20. In reference to the above image:

Housing 3

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A carriage house serving as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). An accessory dwelling unit is a small house or apartment that exists on the same property lot as a single-family residence. ADU's commonly serve as a housing option that meets the needs of senior citizens and young families.

A carriage house serving as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). An accessory dwelling unit is a small house or apartment that exists on the same property lot as a single-family residence. ADU's commonly serve as a housing option that meets the needs of senior citizens and young families.

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* 21. In reference to the above image:

Vision Statements
Each bolded category in this survey has a vision statement that accompanies it. A vision statement paints a picture of what the Village is and aspires to be through the shared desires of the community. The statement acts as a compass that guides the Village government towards the right direction during times of change or conflict. The vision statements described below are not final but are in rough draft form.

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* 22. Downtown:

We envision having our historic downtown buildings occupied and thriving with visitors and residents alike actively using them. We want our downtown to retain its historic character and to become a destination for users on the Old Erie Canal. It will be a diverse location that serves residents and visitors driving to and from the thruway and their respective wants and needs. We want to continue making our downtown a safe and walkable space through continued streetscape improvements. 

Please provide feedback on what you think is missing from this vision statement or is a concern

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* 23. Housing:

We strive to continue to provide current and future residents with a diverse, affordable, and high-quality housing stock. The Village will prepare for market demands due to Micron and its potential effects on the housing market. The supply and demand of the Village's housing stock, especially apartments, will be in balance. The Village envisions utilizing and preserving the carriage houses that are unique to the community as accessory dwelling units.

Please provide feedback on what you think is missing from this vision statement or is a concern.

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* 24. Old Erie Canal:

We desire to create a destination waterfront for users along the Old Erie Canal that residents and visitors alike seek out to walk, dine, and spend time in. Most importantly, the Village envisions the Old Erie Canal as an enjoyable public space with enhanced access to the waterway via kayak launches and an improved trail and streetscape along Canal Street. These efforts will bring tourism and economic development to the entire downtown.

Please provide feedback on what you think is missing from this vision statement or is a concern.

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* 25. Recreation:

Canastota wants to continue providing diverse recreational options and improving its amenities and services to residents. 

Please provide feedback on what you think is missing from this vision statement or is a concern.

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* 26. How did you first become aware of this survey?

If doing the survey in paper form, please return to the Canastota Village Hall, 205 South Peterboro Street, Canastota NY 13032 OR mail to County Planning at PO Box 606, Wampsville NY 13163.
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