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Thank you for participating in the Town of Granby's Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) survey! Every ten years as required under Connecticut State Statute, municipalities must prepare and adopt a POCD. The POCD is an important document that establishes policies and action steps to guide conservation and development within Granby. It addresses topics including agriculture, cultural and historic resources, economic development, environmental resources, housing, open space and recreation, town facilities and services, transportation, and utilities and infrastructure. This survey is meant to better understand how the community feels about these topics in Granby and where the community should be heading. Please note there are a total of 41 questions and it should take about 20-25 minutes to complete. Please visit the Plan of Conservation and Development Committee's webpage to stay up to date on the POCD update.

Thank you again for participating!

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* 1. Please place a check mark next to the statement that best represents your thoughts about Granby.

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* 2. What should Granby focus more on? (Please select up to 5)

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* 3. Are there other issues not listed above that Granby should focus more on?

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* 4. What should Granby focus less on? (Please select up to 5)

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* 5. Are there other issues not listed above that Granby should focus less on?

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* 6. What is special about Granby? Write a statement about what you think makes Granby a special community or what words come to mind to describe Granby that make it special.

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* 7. Please write a statement about your vision for the future.

Housing

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* 8. What is your current housing type? (select one)

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* 9. Thinking about housing needs for yourself, please select the housing unit you will most likely need/want next:

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* 10. Thinking about housing needs for other family members, select the housing unit your family members will most likely need/want next:

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* 11. In the next 10 years, do you think you or your family’s future housing needs can be met in Granby?

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* 12. What concerns, if any, do you have about new housing development in Granby? (Please select up to 5)

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* 13. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding housing in Granby?

Transportation

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* 14. What is your opinion on the following statements related to roads in Granby?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Traffic congestion is an issue
Traffic speeding is an issue
Roads are in good condition
Roads are safe
It is easy to get across Granby from my home

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* 15. What is your opinion on the following statements related to pedestrian and bicycle transportation options?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
There are adequate bicycle and pedestrian transportation options in Granby
More sidewalks are needed
More bike lanes and facilities are needed
More trails are needed
I feel safe walking on roads
I feel safe biking on roads

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* 16. What type of transportation improvements are needed in Granby? (Please select up to 5)

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* 17. Are there any areas in Granby where sidewalks, trails or bike facilities are needed?

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* 18. Are there any specific roads or intersections that need improvements?

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* 19. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding transportation in Granby?

Economic Development

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* 20. When planning for new business development in Granby, how would you prioritize the following considerations? (1 is the top priority)

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* 21. If it supported additional economic development, would you support the expansion of infrastructure?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Sewer
Water
Gas

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* 22. What do you think some of the challenges are to economic development in Granby? (Please select up to 5)

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* 23. If Granby wanted to support additional economic development, would you support expansion of business zones or intensification of business uses in the following areas?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Salmon Brook Street – Floydville Road north to the Salmon Brook Vet (1 - red area)
Granby Center area (2- blue area)
Salmon Brook Street – Schools north to the Old Mill Shops (3- purple area)
Salmon Brook Street – Lakeside Drive north to Arrow Concrete (4- orange area)
North Granby Area – Cossitt Library / Post Office area (5- green area)

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* 24. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding economic development in Granby?

Open Space, Agriculture, Historic and Cultural Resources

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* 25. Indicate your response to the following statements:

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The Town does a good job protecting historic resources.
The Town does a good job protecting open space.
The Town does a good job protecting natural resources (waterways, wetlands, wildlife habitat).
The Town does a good job protecting farmland.

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* 26. Granby should....

(*Please note that the Salmon Brook Historical Society is a separate entity from the Town.)

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Prioritize zoning regulations that protect historic or cultural structures, sites, and neighborhoods.
Explore creation of Historic District Commission* and regulations that would require approval for any visible change to a historic building from a public right of way.
Better promote or inform the community about its historic and cultural resources.

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* 27. How important are the following factors when considering the acquisition of open space?

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Preserve agricultural land
Preserve wildlife corridors
Provide hiking or other passive recreational activities
Located close to other preserved open space

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* 28. What elements of open spaces are important to you? (Please select up to 3)

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* 29. Are there specific locations or focus areas where the Town should prioritize conservation and preservation efforts?

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* 30. Please indicate your agreement with the following to support agriculture in Granby:

(*Plase note there is a State Right to Farm Statute, this would adopt a local ordinance.)

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Tax exemptions / Pro farm tax policies
Review the zoning regulations and allow expansion of allowable uses on farms
Town purchase of farmland or development rights
Continued lease of town-owned property to farmers
Study other town-owned properties that could be leased
Establish a farmers market or facility for the sale of farm products
Establish a Right to Farm Ordinance*

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* 31. Over the next 10 years, Granby should pursue the following sustainability initiatives:

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Renewable energies (solar, geothermal, etc.)
Reduce carbon emissions (energy conservation, electric vehicle fleets)
Promote water conservation (rain harvesting, stormwater management, etc.)
Promote waste reduction and recycling (electronic disposal, clothing donation, textile recycling, hazardous materials, etc.)
Incentivize Green buildings (LEED, green technology, etc.)
Expand community gardens

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* 32. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding open space, agriculture or historic and cultural resources in Granby?

Town Services and Community Facilities

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* 33. Will the following community facilities meet the community needs over the next 10 years?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Town Hall
Public Schools
Police Department
Senior Center/Youth Services
Main Library
Cossitt Library
Transfer Station
Salmon Brook Park
Ahrens Park
Holcomb Farm

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* 34. Do any Town Services need improvement over the next 10 years?

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Library Services
Parks Maintenance
Public Safety (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
Recreation Programs
Roadway and Sidewalk Maintenance
Schools
Senior Services
Youth Services
Town Hall Services

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* 35. Is Granby lacking any specific communitity facilities, amenities, or services?

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* 36. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding town services and community facilities?

About You

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* 37. Do you live in Granby?

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* 38. How long have you lived in Granby?

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* 39. If you don't live in Granby, do you:

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* 40. How many people live in your household? What are their ages?

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* 41. How old are you?

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