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Comprehensive Plan Community Survey
City of Cambridge, Idaho
About You
1.
How long have you lived in the city?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–15 years
16–30 years
More than 30 years
I don’t live here but own property / visit frequently
2.
What is your age group?
Under 18
18–29
30–44
45–64
65+
3.
Do you live:
In town
Just outside city limits
In the surrounding rural area
Community Vision
4.
What three words best describe the future you want for this community?
5.
How satisfied are you with the overall quality of life in the city?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
6.
What do you value most about living here?
Land Use & Growth
7.
How should the city approach growth over the next 10–20 years?
Encourage growth
Allow slow, steady growth
Limit growth
Other
8.
Which types of development should the city encourage? (Select all that apply)
Single-family housing
Affordable/entry-level housing
Senior/assisted living
Small businesses
Light industrial
Agricultural preservation
Mixed-use (housing + commercial)
Other
9.
What areas of town should be prioritized for future development?
Housing
10.
How would you describe housing availability in the city?
Too few options
About right
Too many / overbuilt
Other
11.
What types of housing are most needed?
Affordable starter homes
Rentals
Multi-family housing
Senior housing
Workforce housing
Other
Economic Development
12.
What types of businesses would you most like to see?
Grocery / retail
Restaurants
Trades / skilled labor
Agricultural support services
Outdoor recreation-related businesses
Small manufacturing
Home-based business support
Other
13.
What are the biggest barriers to economic growth in the city?
Transportation & Infrastructure
14.
How would you rate the condition of:
Good
Fair
Poor
City streets
Good
Fair
Poor
Sidewalks
Good
Fair
Poor
Lighting
Good
Fair
Poor
15.
What transportation improvements would you prioritize?
Street repairs
More sidewalks
Walking/biking paths
Safer crossings
Parking improvements
Bicycle Lanes through town
Other
Public Services & Utilities
16.
How satisfied are you with the following city services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Water service
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Sewer service
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Emergency services
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Snow removal
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
17.
What public service improvements should be prioritized?
Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources
18.
How satisfied are you with parks and recreation opportunities?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
19.
Which improvements do you feel are most needed?
More parks
Trail systems
River or creek access improvements
Sports facilities
Community event spaces
Conservation of natural areas
Other
Community Character & Heritage
20.
How important is it to preserve the city’s rural identity and small town character?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not very important
21.
Are there historic sites, traditions, or cultural assets the city should protect?
Environment & Quality of Life
22.
How important is protecting natural resources (rivers, forests, aquifers)?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
23.
What community amenities would you like to see expanded? (Select up to 3)
Parks & recreation facilities
Arts & cultural programs
Library services
Community events & festivals
Youth programs
Daycare Facilities
Senior Center Activities
Health & Fitness Activities
Other
Vision for the Area of Impact (AOI) - The Area of Impact is the zone outside city limits where the city and county coordinate on land use, infrastructure, and services.
24.
How important is it for the city to guide development in the AOI?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
25.
What should be the primary focus for the AOI? (Select up to 3 plus other)
Preserving agricultural land
Encouraging residential growth
Attracting commercial/industrial development
Expanding parks and open space
Protecting natural resources and wildlife habitat
Preparing infrastructure for future annexation
Other
26.
What types of housing or development should be allowed in the AOI?
Low-density residential only
Mixed residential and commercial
Higher-density housing near city boundaries
No new development — preserve open space
Other
27.
How should the city and county work together in the AOI?
Health & Wellness Needs
28.
How would you rate access to health care services in the community?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not sure
29.
Which health services are most needed in our rural community? (Select all that apply)
Primary care / family medicine
Urgent care
Mental health services
Dental care
Vision care
Physical therapy / rehabilitation
Preventive screenings (mammograms, cancer screening, etc.)
Services for seniors
Substance abuse treatment
Telehealth / virtual care options
Pharmacy
Other
30.
How far do you typically travel to access medical care?
Less than 10 miles
10-30 miles
30–60 miles
More than 60 miles
31.
How often do travel, cost, or scheduling challenges prevent you from getting needed care?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Other issues
32.
Does the community have enough options for:
Yes
No
Unsure
Emergency medical services?
Yes
No
Unsure
Senior care or aging in place services?
Yes
No
Unsure
Youth and family wellness programs?
Yes
No
Unsure
33.
What are the biggest barriers to good health in our community? (Select up to 3 plus other)
Lack of nearby providers
Transportation challenges
Cost of care
Lack of insurance coverage
Limited appointment availability
Long travel times
Lack of wellness programs
Other
34.
What health or wellness improvements would you most like the city and community partners to focus on?
Walkability in a Rural Community
35.
How walkable do you feel the community is overall?
Very walkable
Somewhat walkable
Neutral
Not very walkable
Not walkable
36.
What improvements would make walking safer or more accessible? (Select all that apply)
More sidewalks
Improved road shoulders
Safer crossings
Better lighting
Trail connections
Other
37.
Do you walk for daily needs (school, errands, work)?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
38.
What prevents you from walking more often?
Distance
Safety concerns
Lack of sidewalks/paths
Weather
Mobility challenges
Other
Final Thoughts
39.
What do you think is the single most important issue the Comprehensive Plan should address?
40.
Any additional comments or ideas?
41.
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