LET'S TALK APARTMENTS IN VILLAGES OF SUMMERFIELD FARMS
Help us better understand the community's sentiments surrounding proposed housing choices, including apartments in Villages of Summerfield Farms
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1.
Are you a Summerfield resident and voter?
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Yes
No
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2.
What is your age range?
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18 - 35
36 - 44
45 - 64
65+
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Do you own or rent your home?
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I am a homeowner
I am a renter
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What concerns you most about proposed apartments in The Villages of Summerfield Farms? Select all that apply.
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Apartments are ugly
Apartments bring crime
Apartments attract transients and low-income residents, diminishing our sense of community
Apartment dwellers don't contribute enough to the tax base
Allowing apartments and higher density in The Villages of Summerfield Farms opens the door to apartments and commercial buildings proliferating throughout the Town of Summerfield
Apartments drive home values down
Allowing apartments threatens overcrowding of our schools
Allowing apartments will increase traffic
I have no concerns
Other -- please elaborate:
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If you could be assured safeguards are in place for the above outlined concerns, would you be more open to garden-style apartments if they are exceptionally well designed and impeccably maintained with front porches and sidewalks?
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Yes
No
Unsure
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At the start of this survey there is an image of the proposed garden-style apartments for Villages of Summerfield Farms. How would you rate the design aesthetics of these garden-style apartments?
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Very high quality
High quality
Low quality
Very low quality
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Do you think empty nesters, downsizers and young professionals would enjoy having these garden-style apartments as an option to move back to or stay in Summerfield?
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Yes
No
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It is well documented that more U.S. households are renting than at any point in the past 50 years and most rent by choice as opposed to financial restrictions. Those choices include exceptional amenities, built-in socialization, entertainment, lower up-front/maintenance costs and opportunity to live in more desirable locations.
The average yearly salary of renters is upwards of $45K.
With this in mind, are you open to more rental options in Summerfield?
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Yes
No
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If you, like 39% of initial survey takers, are eager for more housing choices on smaller land parcels, which of the following could appeal to you? Choose all that apply.
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Bungalows and cottages
Townhomes
Duplexes
Triplexes
Quadplexes
Mansion style apartments
Lots to accommodate clustering a variety of choices
Aesthetically pleasing and impeccably well-managed and maintained garden apartments
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10.
Please check all that you believe could benefit the Town of Summerfield
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Affordable housing for teachers, firefighters and those who want to live in the town where they work
Retirement housing
Affordable housing for downsizers and empty nesters
Affordable housing for children raised here to return home
None of the above
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Given today's economic climate and soaring college debt, do you agree it is challenging for young professionals and families to come up with $150,000 downpayment?
Yes
No
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12.
If part of the reason for the garden-style apartments proposed in the Villages of Summerfield Farms was so the developer could help the town solve for its fair housing challenges and potential legal exposure by providing a wider diversity of housing options, would you be more open to the idea of well-managed and impeccably maintained garden-style apartments as a cost-effective solution for the town?
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Yes
No
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13.
Where do you most frequently get your news and updates concerning important matters facing the Town of Summerfield?
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Facebook - Keep Summerfield Rural
Facebook - Summerfield Strong
Facebook - Summerfield Scoop
Next Door
Northwest Observer
Attending Town Council Meetings
Watching replays of Town Council Meetings
Town of Summerfield Website
Town of Summerfield Facebook page
Villages of Summerfield Farms Website
Villages of Summerfield Farms Emails and Webinars
Other (please specify)
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14.
Do you believe the Town of Summerfield could improve communications channels with the community at large, especially on hot-button issues facing the town?
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No
Yes
Unsure
If you have suggestions, please elaborate
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Please share your first name
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Please share your last name
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Please share your email address
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Please share your street address
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