The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) is developing a regional housing assessment for residents, local governments, and developers. A key part of this initiative will be to collect public input, which will help us understand which types of housing people want. The following survey will serve as a tool for you to identify your preferred housing types, lot sizes, architectural styles, and amenities. By completing this survey, you will provide crucial input that will help guide the housing initiative’s recommendations. This survey will be open from July 23rd to August 23rd. Thank you for your participation.

*Definitions:

Rural, suburban, and urban areas are broad categories that may not encompass all the characteristics of an area. The definitions provided below are intended to provide a basic overview of the area to help clarify survey questions.

Rural: Less populated areas distanced from the town center and commercial locations. Characterized by large amount of open space/farmland. Rural areas are generally located outside of city/town limits in a county’s unincorporated areas.

Suburban: Semi-populated areas that mainly consist of neighborhoods and residences. Suburban areas are located outside of the town center (downtown) and require travel in order to purchase goods and services.

Urban: Densely populated areas, typically located within city/town limits. Urban areas are comprised of a mix of commercial and residential uses.

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