Marine City 2023 Master Plan and Parks-Recreation Plan Community Survey

Introduction:

Welcome to the 2023 Marine City Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan Survey. The City needs YOUR INPUT on important topics for the future vision of the City!

Completing the anonymous survey will take less than 15 minutes and will help shape the goals, objectives, and implementation strategies of the Master Plan. Please respond ASAP, the survey will close on October 12. Paper copies should be returned to City Hall. Please contact Brigitte Smith at McKenna, the City's Master Plan consultant, at bsmith@mcka.com with any questions or for assistance completing the survey. Thank you for participating!

Please also mark your calendars for the important Master Plan Open House and Roundtable Event on October 12, 2023 from 4-8pm at City Hall (260 S. Parker St., Marine City).

If you would like to be notified of additional Master Plan engagement opportunities, please submit your email at the end of the survey.

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* 1. What do you like about living in Marine City? (check all that apply):

Setting: Small Town Feel

Access to Waterways/Riverfronts

Cost of Living

Parks and Recreation Opportunities

Housing Options

Historic Homes

The Historic Downtown

Easy to Get Around

The Size of the Community

The Sense of Community

The Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What would you like improved in the City? (check all that apply)

Employment Opportunities

Better Internet

Housing Options

Senior Housing Options

Schools

Day Care Options

Better access to a greater variety of retail and commercial businesses

Access to healthcare

Transportation Options

Better pedestrian pathways and connectivity

More expansive trail way system

Larger Marina

Recreational Opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is one important change that would improve the quality of life in Marine City?

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* 4. How do you access local businesses/bars/restaurants?

By Car

By Bicycle

By Rideshare Services

By Foot

By Waterway Transport

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please rate the following land uses and land availability in Marine City:

	Not Enough	The Right Amount	Too Much	Don't Know
Single-family housing	Single-family housing Not Enough	Single-family housing The Right Amount	Single-family housing Too Much	Single-family housing Don't Know
Multiple-family housing	Multiple-family housing Not Enough	Multiple-family housing The Right Amount	Multiple-family housing Too Much	Multiple-family housing Don't Know
Rental housing	Rental housing Not Enough	Rental housing The Right Amount	Rental housing Too Much	Rental housing Don't Know
Owner-occupied housing	Owner-occupied housing Not Enough	Owner-occupied housing The Right Amount	Owner-occupied housing Too Much	Owner-occupied housing Don't Know
Availability of public spaces	Availability of public spaces Not Enough	Availability of public spaces The Right Amount	Availability of public spaces Too Much	Availability of public spaces Don't Know
River Access Points (i.e. kayak or boat launches, waterfront for swimming)	River Access Points (i.e. kayak or boat launches, waterfront for swimming) Not Enough	River Access Points (i.e. kayak or boat launches, waterfront for swimming) The Right Amount	River Access Points (i.e. kayak or boat launches, waterfront for swimming) Too Much	River Access Points (i.e. kayak or boat launches, waterfront for swimming) Don't Know
Passive energy (solar farms or windmills)	Passive energy (solar farms or windmills) Not Enough	Passive energy (solar farms or windmills) The Right Amount	Passive energy (solar farms or windmills) Too Much	Passive energy (solar farms or windmills) Don't Know
Walking/Biking Trails	Walking/Biking Trails Not Enough	Walking/Biking Trails The Right Amount	Walking/Biking Trails Too Much	Walking/Biking Trails Don't Know
Recreational Opportunities	Recreational Opportunities Not Enough	Recreational Opportunities The Right Amount	Recreational Opportunities Too Much	Recreational Opportunities Don't Know
Rural/Agricultural Land	Rural/Agricultural Land Not Enough	Rural/Agricultural Land The Right Amount	Rural/Agricultural Land Too Much	Rural/Agricultural Land Don't Know
Industrial Land	Industrial Land Not Enough	Industrial Land The Right Amount	Industrial Land Too Much	Industrial Land Don't Know

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* 6. What type of housing do you currently live in? (Select all that apply.)

I own my home

I rent my home

Single-family home

Duplex

Apartment

Condominium

Mobile Home

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What additional housing developments would you accept in Marine City? (Select all that apply.)

Single-family home

Historic-styled home (1-unit and multi-unit)

Duplex

Apartment (rental)

Condominium (owner-occupied)

Short-term rental options (Airbnb/VRBO)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What type of senior housing would you like to see in Marine City?

Stay in the house I live in now

Accessible Single-Story Family Home

A small unit attached to or in the backyard of a relative/child's house

Accessible Apartment Building

Independent Senior Living Community

Assisted Living: Short-term or Temporary / Rehabilitation

Assisted Living: Long-term