South Rockwood Master Plan

Planning for South Rockwood!

South Rockwood's Master Plan is the community's vision for the future; it governs how land should be used and establishes priorities for projects and funding for the next 5+ years.

In support of the preparation of the South Rockwood Master Plan, Village leaders are conducting this survey to get input from important stakeholders like you!

Share your opinions and great ideas for the future of South Rockwood in this 5-minute, anonymous survey.

If filling out a hard copy survey, please return to Village Hall by October 27th, 2023.

Thank you for your time and continued support of South Rockwood!

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* 1. What do you like most about South Rockwood? Select all that apply:

The downtown

Community events and festivals

Housing affordability

Quality of the housing stock

Appearance of the neighborhoods

Culture and history of the area

Sense of community

Regional location (to locations in MI and OH)

Sidewalks and pedestrian access

Parks and recreation options

Appearance of shopping areas

Dining and entertainment options

Public safety (police and fire)

Proximity to employment opportunities

Area schools

Overall Village Services Provided or Other (please specify):

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* 2. What are the less desirable aspects of South Rockwood? Check all that apply:

Age of public facilities (parks, public buildings, etc.)

Distance to employment opportunities

Cost of living and/or taxes

Lack of non-motorized transportation (sidewalks, bike lanes, etc.)

Lack of cultural events / entertainment options

Limited housing options (style, price-point, etc.)

Lack of greenspace

Appearance of shopping districts

Traffic volumes / speeds

Truck traffic

Area schools

Public safety (police and fire)

Other (please specify):

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* 3. Based on your responses to the previous two questions, what could be improved about South Rockwood? Check all that apply:

Improved transportation options (bike paths, crosswalks, sidewalks, etc.)

More variety in retail options

More entertainment and dining opportunities

Greater diversity in community events and programs

More parks and recreation spaces

More central gathering places

Newer housing options

Blight reduction / development of vacant lots

Better employment opportunities (within or near the Village)

Improved streetscapes along major corridors (landscaping, benches, etc.)

Other (please specify):

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* 4. Please rate the current mix of land uses in South Rockwood:

	Too Little	Just Right	Too Much
Agricultural land	Agricultural land Too Little	Agricultural land Just Right	Agricultural land Too Much
Single-family residential housing	Single-family residential housing Too Little	Single-family residential housing Just Right	Single-family residential housing Too Much
Multiple-family residential housing	Multiple-family residential housing Too Little	Multiple-family residential housing Just Right	Multiple-family residential housing Too Much
Downtown retail	Downtown retail Too Little	Downtown retail Just Right	Downtown retail Too Much
Downtown dining and entertainment	Downtown dining and entertainment Too Little	Downtown dining and entertainment Just Right	Downtown dining and entertainment Too Much
Office (including medical)	Office (including medical) Too Little	Office (including medical) Just Right	Office (including medical) Too Much
Regional commercial / big box stores	Regional commercial / big box stores Too Little	Regional commercial / big box stores Just Right	Regional commercial / big box stores Too Much
Parks and greenspace	Parks and greenspace Too Little	Parks and greenspace Just Right	Parks and greenspace Too Much
Industrial	Industrial Too Little	Industrial Just Right	Industrial Too Much

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* 5. After reviewing the types of housing listed below, check the image you feel that South Rockwood needs the most of:

Large, single-family (>2,500 SF)

Single-family (<2,500 SF)

Duplex (2-unit structure)

Triplexes (3-unit structure)

Townhouses

Senior living facilities

Downtown (loft) multiple-family

Mixed-use: residential above retail

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* 6. Do existing housing options in South Rockwood support your needs?

Yes

No, the cost is too high

No, I'd like to downsize

No, the housing stock is not well-maintained

No, I'd like a newer house

No, I'd like a larger house

None of the above

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* 7. How safe do you feel walking and biking around South Rockwood?

Very safe

Safe

Unsafe

Very unsafe

Neutral / No opinion

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* 8. Are you supportive of South Rockwood exploring options to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities (ex: improving the streetscape, making sidewalks wider, etc.)?

Yes

I don't know

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* 9. We'd like to know why this survey is relevant to you! Check all that apply:

I am a South Rockwood resident

I am a South Rockwood business or property owner

I work in South Rockwood

I shop or dine in South Rockwood

I live outside of South Rockwood

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* 10. If you are a South Rockwood resident, how long have you lived here?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

I do not live in South Rockwood

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* 11. If you have any other suggestions, ideas, or comments for the South Rockwood Master Plan, please share them below. Thank you again for your feedback!