Vision Smyrna 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update Survey

Share your Vision for Smyrna

The Smyrna Comprehensive Plan Survey invites residents and families to share what Smyrna means to them by participating in the Vision Smyrna 2045 Survey. As the town grows, develops, and redevelops over the next 20 years, the Vision Smyrna 2045 Comprehensive Plan will serve to guide decisions on how Smyrna prioritizes services, invests in infrastructure, and directs development. Your input will help guide a community-driven vision for Vision Smyrna 2045, ensuring the values of Smyrna tomorrow reflect the vision of Smyrna today.

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* 1. Please describe your connection(s) to the Town of Smyrna. Select all that apply.

I live in the Town of Smyrna

I live in Unincorporated Rutherford County

I live elsewhere but do the majority of my shopping in Smyrna

I work in Smyrna

I own or operate a business in Smyrna

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please select your age range below:

<15 years

15-24 years

25-34 years

35-44 years

45-54 years

55-64 years

65 or over

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* 3. What is your total household income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or More

Prefer not to disclose

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* 4. What is your race or ethnicity?

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Multiracial or Multiethnic

Native American or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to disclose

Another race or ethnicity, please describe below

Self-describe below:

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* 5. What is your gender identity?

Woman

Man

Genderqueer or non-binary

Prefer not to disclose

Other

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* 6. Please rank the importance of the following items to your current quality of life in the Town of Smyrna from most important (top) to least important (bottom):

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* 7. Does the Town of Smyrna need more, less, or about the same of the following types of development or redevelopment?

	More	About the Same	Less
Single Family Residential	Single Family Residential More	Single Family Residential About the Same	Single Family Residential Less
Multifamily Residential	Multifamily Residential More	Multifamily Residential About the Same	Multifamily Residential Less
Retail	Retail More	Retail About the Same	Retail Less
Restaurant/Entertainment	Restaurant/Entertainment More	Restaurant/Entertainment About the Same	Restaurant/Entertainment Less
Office/Medical	Office/Medical More	Office/Medical About the Same	Office/Medical Less
Mixed Use	Mixed Use More	Mixed Use About the Same	Mixed Use Less
Industrial/Employment	Industrial/Employment More	Industrial/Employment About the Same	Industrial/Employment Less
Stormwater/Green Infrastructure	Stormwater/Green Infrastructure More	Stormwater/Green Infrastructure About the Same	Stormwater/Green Infrastructure Less
Recreation/Open Space Facilities	Recreation/Open Space Facilities More	Recreation/Open Space Facilities About the Same	Recreation/Open Space Facilities Less

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* 8. When considering the Town of Smyrna’s existing residential areas, identify if each of the following is a strength or weakness for the community today:

	Great Weakness	Weakness	Neutral	Strength	Great Strength
Character of Residential Neighborhoods	Character of Residential Neighborhoods Great Weakness	Character of Residential Neighborhoods Weakness	Character of Residential Neighborhoods Neutral	Character of Residential Neighborhoods Strength	Character of Residential Neighborhoods Great Strength
Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.)	Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.) Great Weakness	Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.) Weakness	Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.) Neutral	Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.) Strength	Variety of Housing Types (single-family, townhomes, apartments, etc.) Great Strength
Housing Affordability	Housing Affordability Great Weakness	Housing Affordability Weakness	Housing Affordability Neutral	Housing Affordability Strength	Housing Affordability Great Strength
Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space)	Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space) Great Weakness	Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space) Weakness	Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space) Neutral	Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space) Strength	Access to Neighborhood Amenities (parks, sidewalks, open space) Great Strength
Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services)	Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services) Great Weakness	Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services) Weakness	Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services) Neutral	Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services) Strength	Proximity to Daily Needs (grocery, schools, services) Great Strength
Opportunities for New Residential Development	Opportunities for New Residential Development Great Weakness	Opportunities for New Residential Development Weakness	Opportunities for New Residential Development Neutral	Opportunities for New Residential Development Strength	Opportunities for New Residential Development Great Strength
Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods	Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods Great Weakness	Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods Weakness	Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods Neutral	Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods Strength	Compatibility of New Development with Existing Neighborhoods Great Strength
Quality and Condition of Housing Stock	Quality and Condition of Housing Stock Great Weakness	Quality and Condition of Housing Stock Weakness	Quality and Condition of Housing Stock Neutral	Quality and Condition of Housing Stock Strength	Quality and Condition of Housing Stock Great Strength
Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods	Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods Great Weakness	Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods Weakness	Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods Neutral	Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods Strength	Traffic and Connectivity within Neighborhoods Great Strength
Access to Schools and Community Facilities	Access to Schools and Community Facilities Great Weakness	Access to Schools and Community Facilities Weakness	Access to Schools and Community Facilities Neutral	Access to Schools and Community Facilities Strength	Access to Schools and Community Facilities Great Strength

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* 9. When thinking about Smyrna's existing non-residential use I feel we need More, Less, or about the same of the following uses?

	More	About the Same	Less
Auto-Oriented/Strip Commercial	Auto-Oriented/Strip Commercial More	Auto-Oriented/Strip Commercial About the Same	Auto-Oriented/Strip Commercial Less
Convenience Retail	Convenience Retail More	Convenience Retail About the Same	Convenience Retail Less
Neighborhood Scale Commercial	Neighborhood Scale Commercial More	Neighborhood Scale Commercial About the Same	Neighborhood Scale Commercial Less
Restaurant/Entertainment	Restaurant/Entertainment More	Restaurant/Entertainment About the Same	Restaurant/Entertainment Less
Civic Facilities (Government Offices/Libraries/Community Centers)	Civic Facilities (Government Offices/Libraries/Community Centers) More	Civic Facilities (Government Offices/Libraries/Community Centers) About the Same	Civic Facilities (Government Offices/Libraries/Community Centers) Less
Parks	Parks More	Parks About the Same	Parks Less
Medical/Professional Office Space	Medical/Professional Office Space More	Medical/Professional Office Space About the Same	Medical/Professional Office Space Less
Mixed-Use (Commercial with Attached or Adjacent Housing or Offices)	Mixed-Use (Commercial with Attached or Adjacent Housing or Offices) More	Mixed-Use (Commercial with Attached or Adjacent Housing or Offices) About the Same	Mixed-Use (Commercial with Attached or Adjacent Housing or Offices) Less
Employment Generating Light-Industrial	Employment Generating Light-Industrial More	Employment Generating Light-Industrial About the Same	Employment Generating Light-Industrial Less

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* 10. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Strongly Agree to Strongly disagree.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods.	Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Strongly Disagree	Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Disagree	Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Neutral	Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Agree	Smyrna's commercial areas are very compatible with surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Strongly Agree
Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips.	Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips. Strongly Disagree	Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips. Disagree	Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips. Neutral	Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips. Agree	Smyrna's commercial areas are generally well located with respect to my daily commute from school, work, and other required trips. Strongly Agree
Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs.	Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs. Strongly Disagree	Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs. Disagree	Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs. Neutral	Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs. Agree	Shops and services within commercial districts in Smyrna generally meet my daily needs. Strongly Agree
Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses.	Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses. Strongly Disagree	Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses. Disagree	Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses. Neutral	Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses. Agree	Smyrna's has adequate commercial/office inventory and pricing to support the growth of small businesses. Strongly Agree
I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing.	I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing. Strongly Disagree	I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing. Disagree	I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing. Neutral	I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing. Agree	I'd prefer to see Smyrna's aging or vacant commercial areas redeveloped with a mix of retail, office, and housing. Strongly Agree
Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services.	Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services. Strongly Disagree	Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services. Disagree	Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services. Neutral	Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services. Agree	Circulation and ease of access is not a deterrent in the places I shop, dine, or visit community services. Strongly Agree
Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking.	Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking. Strongly Disagree	Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking. Disagree	Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking. Neutral	Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking. Agree	Smyrna's commercial districts have adequate parking. Strongly Agree

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* 11. What is your primary mode of transportation? (Select all that apply)

Automobile

Public Transportation

Walk/Run

Bicycle/Scooter

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, or similar service)

Park and Ride Shuttle

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Please rank the following transportation improvements based on how important you feel they are to the future of Smyrna, from most important (top) to least important (bottom).

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* 13. What category would you like to see more investment? (Select up to 3)

Growth, Development, and Redevelopment (Downtown Investment, Redevelopment/Infill development, New development, Employment-Generation)

Utilities & Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Roads)

Community & Quality of Life (Parks & Recreation, Public Spaces, Community Facilities)

Mobility & Connectivity (Sidewalks, Trails, Micro-Mobility, Transit)

Public Services & Safety (Police, EMS, Fire, Public Works)

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* 14. What concerns you most about the ability for you or your kids to remain residents of Smyrna (Select up to 3)

Housing Affordability

Public Services (Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Schools, Library)

Economic Growth/Opportunity

Sense of Community/Belonging

Mobility & Connectivity

Safety

Environmental Concerns

Air Quality

Stormwater Management

Other (please specify)

Vision Smyrna 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update Survey

Share your Vision for Smyrna

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* 1. Please describe your connection(s) to the Town of Smyrna. Select all that apply.

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* 2. Please select your age range below:

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* 3. What is your total household income?

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* 4. What is your race or ethnicity?

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* 5. What is your gender identity?

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* 6. Please rank the importance of the following items to your current quality of life in the Town of Smyrna from most important (top) to least important (bottom):

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* 7. Does the Town of Smyrna need more, less, or about the same of the following types of development or redevelopment?

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* 8. When considering the Town of Smyrna’s existing residential areas, identify if each of the following is a strength or weakness for the community today:

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* 9. When thinking about Smyrna's existing non-residential use I feel we need More, Less, or about the same of the following uses?

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* 10. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Strongly Agree to Strongly disagree.

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* 11. What is your primary mode of transportation? (Select all that apply)

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* 12. Please rank the following transportation improvements based on how important you feel they are to the future of Smyrna, from most important (top) to least important (bottom).

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* 13. What category would you like to see more investment? (Select up to 3)

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* 14. What concerns you most about the ability for you or your kids to remain residents of Smyrna (Select up to 3)

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* 15. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing Smyrna in the next 20 years?

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* 16. What is your favorite thing about being a resident of the Town of Smyrna?

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* 17. Please finish the following phrase: My vision for Smyrna is…