Teen Perspective - York Comprehensive Plan Update
Community Survey
Your input is important in helping shape the future of the Town of York! Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
1.
What is your current age group?
Under 15
15-16
17-19
Over 19
2.
Which hamlet in the Town of York do you live in or closest to?
Fowlerville
Greigsville
Linwood
Piffard
Retsof
Wadsworth
York
Not Sure
Other (please specify)
3.
How important is it to preserve natural areas such as forests, wetlands, streams, grasslands, etc.?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
4.
List any activities that could negatively impact rural character and/or natural resources in the Town.
5.
How important is agriculture to the Town?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
6.
How important is it to preserve historic buildings and sites?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
7.
Are you concerned about impacts of climate change in the Town of York such as warmer temperatures, high winds, heavy precipitation events leading to flooding and streambank erosion, etc.? If yes, please provide any specifics or locations that concern you.
8.
How important are outdoor recreation opportunities in the Town of York?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
9.
Which of the following recreation and entertainment opportunities do you value and/or utilize in the Town of York?
Hiking, biking and/or other outdoor exercise
Hunting/fishing
Snowmobiling
Nature preserves/trails (Little Italy, Genesee Valley Greenway including York's Landing, Groveland Trail, other)
School facilities
Genesee River
Farm markets
Yoga
Food, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants
List any others or provide specifics
10.
How important is it to have community centers, Town parks, and facilities?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Where?
11.
Everything changes. As the Town of York changes, which
FIVE
of the following elements do you think are most important for York in 10 years? While you may consider all or most of these items important, please choose only the
FIVE
that represent those
most important to you.
Transportation systems that are walkable, bikeable, safe, and transit friendly
Education
Viable agriculture
Protected natural resources (forests, wetlands, streams, etc.)
Diverse small businesses
Tourism
Vital hamlets as community centers
Economic vitality and job opportunities
Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
Climate resiliency and hazard/emergency management
Diverse and affordable housing
Clean, safe, affordable water
Culture and entertainment
Town history/historic sites and buildings
Other (please specify)
12.
What types of businesses would you like to see more of in the Town of York?
Small businesses of all kinds (use comments section to add the types you'd like to see and location if you have ideas)
Limited industrial development (distribution centers and manufacturing)
Large-scale and industrial
None, the current mix is fine
Comments
13.
Do you have any issues with drinking water quality or quantity?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide details.
14.
Does internet and phone services meet your needs?
Yes
No
If no, please provide details.
15.
If the Town of York were to receive significant funding, how would you like to see these funds used to better the community and the people who live and work here? Choose from the list below and/or write in your ideas in the comment box.
More parks, trails, open space, community center
Better protection of rivers, streams, wetlands, and forests
Protection of agriculture
Renewable energy (solar)
More job opportunities
Better internet and cellular service
Schools and education
More food and entertainment (use comment section below to share ideas)
Other (please specify)
16.
What do you think is one of the best things about living in the Town of York?
17.
What would you like to see change in the Town of York? Please share any additional information, concerns, suggestions, and ideas to help shape our future!
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