Comprehensive Plan Community Survey
City of Cambridge, Idaho

About You
1.How long have you lived in the city?
2.What is your age group?
3.Do you live:
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?
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?
8.Which types of development should the city encourage? (Select all that apply)
9.What areas of town should be prioritized for future development?
Housing
10.How would you describe housing availability in the city?
11.What types of housing are most needed?
Economic Development
12.What types of businesses would you most like to see?
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
Sidewalks
Lighting
15.What transportation improvements would you prioritize?
Public Services & Utilities
16.How satisfied are you with the following city services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Water service
Sewer service
Emergency services
Snow removal
17.What public service improvements should be prioritized?
Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources
18.How satisfied are you with parks and recreation opportunities?
19.Which improvements do you feel are most needed?
Community Character & Heritage
20.How important is it to preserve the city’s rural identity and small town character?
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)?
23.What community amenities would you like to see expanded? (Select up to 3)
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?
25.What should be the primary focus for the AOI? (Select up to 3 plus other)
26.What types of housing or development should be allowed in the AOI?
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?
29.Which health services are most needed in our rural community? (Select all that apply)
30.How far do you typically travel to access medical care?
31.How often do travel, cost, or scheduling challenges prevent you from getting needed care?
32.Does the community have enough options for:
Yes
No
Unsure
Emergency medical services?
Senior care or aging in place services?
Youth and family wellness programs?
33.What are the biggest barriers to good health in our community? (Select up to 3 plus 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?
36.What improvements would make walking safer or more accessible? (Select all that apply)
37.Do you walk for daily needs (school, errands, work)?
38.What prevents you from walking more often?
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.Providing your contact details is optional, but it helps us ensure we fully understand the community's needs. If you’re willing to chat further, please list your name and preferred phone number.