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Benson General Plan Community Survey Questions

About You
1.Do you live, work, own property, or attend school in Benson? (select all that apply)(Required.)
2.How long have you been connected to Benson?(Required.)
3.If you live in Benson, how long do you intend on living in Benson?(Required.)
4.What age category best describes you?(Required.)
5.Housing Source; Do you Rent or Own a home in Benson (Select one)?(Required.)
6.To help us better align city planning and services with the needs of all residents, what was your total annual household income last year?(Required.)
Community Vision
7.What three words best describe Benson Today?(Required.)
8.What three words would you like to describe Benson in 20 years?(Required.)
9.What do you value most about living, working, or visiting Benson?(Required.)
10.What is the biggest challenge facing Benson?(Required.)
11.Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of life in Benson?(Required.)
Growth and Development
12.Do you believe Benson should:(Required.)
13.What types of new development would you most like to see? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
14.Are there areas of Benson that should be preserved from future development? If yes, please describe(Required.)
15.What types of businesses or services would you like Benson to attract?(Required.)
Housing
16.Do you believe there are adequate housing options in Benson for?(Required.)
17.What housing needs are most important to address?(Required.)
18.What housing types would you support in Benson in the future?(Required.)
Transportation and Mobility
19.How would you rate the current transportation system in Benson?(Required.)
20.What transportation improvements are most needed? ( Select all that apply.)(Required.)
Economic Development
21.What industries should Benson focus on attracting?(Required.)
22.What would make Benson a better place to do business?(Required.)
23.Do you shop for groceries and/ or household supplies in Benson?(Required.)
24.Do you shop for clothes in Benson?(Required.)
25.What services or amenities do you currently leave Benson to obtain elsewhere?(Required.)
Public Services and Infrastructure
26.How satisfied are you with city services, including public safety, utilities, and infrastructure?(Required.)
27.What infrastructure investments should be the City's highest priorities?(Required.)
28.Are there specific infrastructure issues the City should address?(Required.)
Downtown and Community Character
29.What do you like most about Benson's character and identity?(Required.)
30.What improvements would you like to see in downtown Benson?(Required.)
31.How important is it to preserve Benson's historic character?(Required.)
32.What features make Benson unique and worth preserving?(Required.)
33.What features make Benson unappealing?(Required.)
Environmental and Resource Issues
34.What environmental concerns should the city prioritize?(Required.)
35.How concerned are you about long-term water availability for future growth?(Required.)
36.What sustainability initiatives would you support?(Required.)
Future Priorities
37.What should Benson's top three priorities be over the next 10 years?(Required.)
38.What should Benson's top three priorities be over the next 20 years?(Required.)
39.If you could make one improvement in Benson tomorrow, what would it be?(Required.)
40.Is there anything else you would like city leaders to consider when preparing the General Plan?(Required.)