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Fairview Township Comprehensive Plan
1.
How long have you lived in Fairview Township?
Less than 5 years
5-9 years
10-15 years
More than 15 years
2.
In what age range do you fall?
Younger than 18 years of age
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 years of age or older
3.
Are there children in your household?
Yes
No
4.
Please identify your gender:
Woman
Man
Transgender
Non-binary/non-conforming
Prefer not to respond
5.
Please identify your race. Select all that apply:
Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origin of any race
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Black or African American
White
Prefer not to respond
6.
What is your zip code?
17339
17319
17011
17070
17055
7.
Please select the park you visit the most to answer question 2-3 (next two questions).
Ann Park
Bob McCollum Park
Charles L. Roof Memorial Park
Green Lane Park
Max C. Hempt Memorial Field
Mickle Field
Woodbridge Park
Other (please specify)
8.
Why do you visit this park the most? (Select all that apply)
Convenience
Safety
Amenities
Public Gathering
Sports Programming
Exercise
Play
Leisure
Trails
Other (please specify)
9.
How do you feel the maintenance is at this park? (Scale 1-5 least to most satisfied)
Least Satisfied
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Most Satisfied
5 stars
10.
Do you feel like the Township is investing adequately and properly in its parks and recreation assets and resources?
Yes
No
11.
How do you get to Fairview Township Parks? Select all that apply
Drive
Walk/Run
Bike
Other (please specify)
12.
Do you or anyone in your household currently utilize any of the Township’s Parks and Recreation Programming (West Shore Recreation Commission)?
Yes
No
13.
If you or someone in your household participates in West Shore Recreation Commission programs, what programs are they?
14.
Do you walk or bike in Fairview Township? (Check one or multiple)
Walk
Bike
Neither
15.
Why do you walk or bike in Fairview Township? (Please select your top three)
Convenience
Exercise
Leisure
Increased or flexibility of time
Reliability
Safety
Travel
Other (please specify)
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16.
What should be the top priority in improving your community? (Please select your top three)
(Required.)
Making it easier to use the bus
Improve access to essential needs
Park improvements
Neighborhood planned events
Community gardens
Street improvements to improve safety and mobility
Upgraded utilities
Strengthening/Supporting local businesses
Roadway improvement projects
Trail development
Pedestrian and Bicycle infrastructure (sidewalks, trails, bike lanes, etc.)
Conservation / preservation efforts
Increased recreational programming
Stormwater management and flooding improvements
Citizen engagement
Variety of housing options
Indoor community spaces
Other (please specify)
17.
What type of developments would you like to see more of in the Township? (Please check all that apply.)
Clothing/retail/specialty stores
Grocery stores
Restaurants
Bars
Fast food restaurants
Banquet facilities
Residential Developments
Sports/Entertainment venues
Office buildings/Office parks
Manufacturing/Warehousing
Agricultural
Mixed Use Development (Residential and Commercial)
Single Family Homes
Multi-Family Housing
Other (please specify)
18.
If you were going to describe Fairview Township in a few words or a phrase, what comes to mind? (Please check all that apply.)
Low key, quiet
Safe place to live, work, and play
Great place to raise a family
Down to earth, easy going
Clean, well-kept, safe
Natural, beautiful surroundings
Great parks system, trails, and recreation opportunities
Convenient location
Evolving, positive momentum, great potential
Other (please specify)
19.
What is your view on the quality of services in the Fairview Township community? Please rate each, with 1 being poor service and 5 being excellent service.
1
2
3
4
5
Township government
1
2
3
4
5
Code enforcement
1
2
3
4
5
EMS
1
2
3
4
5
Fire
1
2
3
4
5
Police
1
2
3
4
5
Recreation programs and opportunities
1
2
3
4
5
Parks
1
2
3
4
5
Trails
1
2
3
4
5
Snow removal
1
2
3
4
5
Street maintenance and repair
1
2
3
4
5
Trash collection
1
2
3
4
5
Citizen Communications/Website/Social Media
1
2
3
4
5
Utilities – Electric
1
2
3
4
5
Utilities – Water
1
2
3
4
5
Utilities – Sanitary Sewer
1
2
3
4
5
Utilities – Cable/Internet
1
2
3
4
5
20.
How important are each of these aspects of your community to you today living in Fairview Township? Please rate the importance of each, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important.
1
2
3
4
5
Convenience of location
1
2
3
4
5
Cost of housing/rent
1
2
3
4
5
Family and/or friends are here
1
2
3
4
5
Job or work opportunities
1
2
3
4
5
Parks, recreation, and trail amenities
1
2
3
4
5
Good school district
1
2
3
4
5
Area Libraries
1
2
3
4
5
Safe, healthy community to live in
1
2
3
4
5
Sense of community
1
2
3
4
5
Access to major highways
1
2
3
4
5
Shopping and other support services that I need are local/convenient
1
2
3
4
5
Protection of environmental resources (i.e. riparian buffers, wetlands)
1
2
3
4
5
21.
Where do you typically find information on events and happenings in the Township? Please check all that apply.
Township website (https://twp.fairview.pa.us/)
Emails/Texts from the Township
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
West Shore School District
Word of mouth
Township Newsletter
Other (please specify)
22.
Over the next 5-10 years, what do you think Fairview Township’s focus should be?
Attracting new businesses/employers
Creating connections from existing trails
into neighborhoods
Expanding emergency services
Providing parks and trails that meet the community’s needs and desires
Improving streets and roads
Developing streetscapes and corridor enhancements for pedestrians and bicyclists
Provide a variety of different housing options
Expanding public water/sewer infrastructure
Update ordinances to be consistent with the growth desires that stem from this plan
Protect and enhance environmental resources (slopes, floodplains, creek buffers, and wetlands)
Other (please specify)
23.
Is there anything else you’d like the Planning Team to be aware of moving forward with the Township’s Comprehensive Plan?