Stratham Open Space & Connectivity Plan Survey

This survey provides an opportunity to provide broad-based input related to open spaces, land conservation, preservation and stewardship, trails and other forms of outdoor recreation, as well as pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in the Town of Stratham. The Town is interested in your views on these matters as it develops a long-range plan to guide planning and decision-making relating to open space and connectivity. To provide input in a GIS-based platform, please click here.

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* 1. Please choose the answer that best describes you.

I live and work/go to school in Stratham.

I live in Stratham but work or go to school in another community.

I work or go to school in Stratham but live in another community.

I visit Stratham frequently but do not live, work, or go to school in the community.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please rank how important the following objectives should be in guiding planning and decision-making related to open spaces and connectivity?

	Not Important	Less Important	Important	Very Important	Most Important
Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands	Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands Not Important	Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands Less Important	Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands Important	Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands Very Important	Preservation of sensitive lands and wetlands Most Important
Preservation of wildlife corridors	Preservation of wildlife corridors Not Important	Preservation of wildlife corridors Less Important	Preservation of wildlife corridors Important	Preservation of wildlife corridors Very Important	Preservation of wildlife corridors Most Important
Preservation of active agricultural lands	Preservation of active agricultural lands Not Important	Preservation of active agricultural lands Less Important	Preservation of active agricultural lands Important	Preservation of active agricultural lands Very Important	Preservation of active agricultural lands Most Important
Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing)	Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing) Not Important	Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing) Less Important	Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing) Important	Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing) Very Important	Opportunities for passive outdoor recreation (including walking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing) Most Important
Preservation of historic properties	Preservation of historic properties Not Important	Preservation of historic properties Less Important	Preservation of historic properties Important	Preservation of historic properties Very Important	Preservation of historic properties Most Important
Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River	Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River Not Important	Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River Less Important	Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River Important	Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River Very Important	Opportunities for additional public access to the Squamscott River Most Important
Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation	Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation Not Important	Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation Less Important	Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation Important	Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation Very Important	Opportunities for ATVs and other forms of motorized recreation Most Important
Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds	Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds Not Important	Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds Less Important	Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds Important	Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds Very Important	Preservation or creation of scenic vistas or viewsheds Most Important
Connections between existing open spaces	Connections between existing open spaces Not Important	Connections between existing open spaces Less Important	Connections between existing open spaces Important	Connections between existing open spaces Very Important	Connections between existing open spaces Most Important
Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water	Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water Not Important	Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water Less Important	Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water Important	Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water Very Important	Preservation or protection of existing/potential sources of drinking water Most Important

Other (please provide any additional comments or additional objectives we missed here)

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* 3. When you think about open spaces and connectivity in Stratham, what do you think are the Town's best features? Please check all that apply.

Stratham Hill Park

General supply and quality of parkland

Preserved agricultural lands

Preserved open spaces

Quantity and quality of open spaces and trails for recreation

Access to the Squamscott River/Great Bay

Access to regional trails or open spaces (including such facilities in other communities)

Geographic disbursement of open spaces and trails

Connections between open spaces

Preservation of overall rural/agricultural character

Playgrounds and open space/recreational facilities for children

Trails and facilities that are handicap accessible

Other (please specify)

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* 4. When you think about open spaces and connectivity in Stratham, what areas do you think need improvement?

Stratham Hill Park

General supply and quality of parkland

Preserved agricultural lands

Preserved open spaces

Quantity and quality of open spaces and trails for recreation

Access to the Squamscott River/Great Bay

Access to regional trails or open spaces (including facilities in other communities)

Geographic disbursement of open spaces and trails

Connections between open spaces

Preservation of overall rural/agricultural character

Playgrounds and open space/recreational facilities for children

Trails and facilities that are handicap accessible

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When you think about open spaces and connectivity in Stratham, what specific areas would you like to see the Town focus resources on? Please explain.

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* 6. Are there any open space/connectivity features in other communities that you would like to see made available in Stratham? Please explain.

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* 7. When thinking about open spaces and connectivity in Stratham, are there any particular roads in the community that are particularly important for safe accommodations and facilities (including safe crossings) for pedestrians and/or cyclists? Please explain.

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* 8. When you think about open spaces and connectivity in the greater scheme of community priorities, with 0 representing not at all important and 10 representing most important, how important do you think open spaces and connectivity are to the quality of life in Stratham.

0 - Not at all important

50- Somewhat Important

100 - Most important

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 9. Please feel free to provide any additional comments here, including to provide additional explantation to a preceding question.

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* 10. Thank you for taking this survey. Your input is important to the development of the Open Space and Connectivity Plan. If you would like to be contacted with updates as the plan is developed, please leave your name (optional) and email (optional) here.

Name

Email Address