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Shelburne Town Plan Update - Community Survey

Estimated time: 15 minutes

Shelburne is updating portions of its 2019 Town Plan, with a focus on housing, economic development, transportation, mobility, the environment, and community wellbeing. Your responses will help shape how Shelburne grows and invests in the future. This survey is anonymous.

As a thank-you for your time, you may choose to enter a drawing for one of four $50 gift certificates to a local business. The survey itself is anonymous; if you choose to enter the drawing, your contact information will be collected separately and will not be linked to your responses.
Section 1 — About Living in Shelburne
1.Do you currently live in Shelburne?
2.How long have you lived in Shelburne?
3.What do you value most about living in Shelburne?
(Select up to 3)
4.What are the biggest challenges you face living in Shelburne?
(Select up to 3)
Section 2 — Housing, Growth & Community Character
5.How important is it for Shelburne to increase the following types of housing?
1 (low importance)
2
3
4
5 (high importance)
Affordable rental housing
Smaller homes (starter, empty nesters, etc.)
Family-sized units (3–4 bedrooms)
Senior / accessible housing
Multi-family housing (duplexes, apartments)
Mobile/manufactured homes
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
6.What concerns—if any—do you have about adding new housing in Shelburne?
(Select all that apply)
7.What benefits do you see to adding new housing in Shelburne?
(Select all that apply)
8.What three actions could the Town take to improve access to safe, affordable housing?
(Select up to 3)
Section 3 — Economy, Environment & Climate
9.What do you value most about Shelburne’s current local economy?
(Select up to 3)
10.What would you like to see more of in Shelburne’s economy?
(Select up to 3)
11.What are three actions the Town could take to improve your access to outdoor or green spaces?
(Select up to 3)
12.What do you think is the greatest environmental or climate concern for Shelburne?
(Select up to 3)
Section 4 — Mobility, Access & Safety
13.Are there areas in town where you feel unsafe walking or biking due to traffic patterns?
(Select all that apply)
14.Are there areas of town you feel the driving conditions are unsafe?
(Select all that apply)
15.Which transportation improvements would you most like to see?
(Select up to 3)
Section 5 —Community Identity
16.What would support your feeling of belonging in Shelburne?
(Select all that apply)
17.What places in town do you want to see change or investment in?
(Select up to 3)
Section 6 — Community Wellbeing, Engagement & Local Capacity
18.What services or community programs (if any) would you be willing to pay more in taxes to support?
(Select up to 3)
19.What could Shelburne do to make it easier for young families, working professionals, and other busy residents to participate in Town activities?
(Select up to 3)
20.Is there anything else relevant to the Town Plan or these questions that you want decision-makers in Shelburne to know?
Section 7 — About You (Demographics- optional but very helpful)
21.Which part of Shelburne do you live in?
22.Which of the following describes you?
(Select all that apply)
23.What is your age?
24.What is your gender?
25.What is your household income level?
26.How would you describe your ethnicity or race?
(Select all that apply)
Survey Complete — Thank You!
Your input directly shapes Shelburne’s future!