Westphalia Major Sector Plan Amendment Community Vision Survey

Thank you for sharing your ideas for Westphalia.

This brief survey asks about your current priorities and future vision for land use, mobility, housing, parks and open space, and community amenities. A printed version of this questionnaire is also available upon request.

About You:

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your connection to Westphalia? (Select all that apply)

Westphalia Town Center Resident

Live elsewhere in Westphalia

Live near Westphalia

Work in Westphalia

Local business owner or employee

Commuter through MD-4/Westphalia

Other

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* 2. If you live in the Westphalia Sector Plan area, when did you first move here?

Before 2007

2007- 2009

2010 - 2019

2020 - or after

N/A

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* 3. How do you usually get to daily needs in Westphalia? (Select up to 2 options)

Drive

Bus

Walk

Bike or Scooter

Rideshare or Taxi

Other

Your Vision:

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* 4. In one word, what do you want Westphalia to feel like in 10 years?

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* 5. Write a 6-word phrase that captures your personal vision for Westphalia’s city center or main activity area in the next 10 years. (Think about how you would like the heart of the community to feel – active, walkable, connected, vibrant, etc.)

Town Center and Land Use:

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* 6. Which elements should Westphalia’s main activity area include to feel complete and vibrant? (Select your top four)

Everyday retail and grocery stores that serve nearby neighborhoods

Restaurants and cafes that bring activity throughout the day

A public plaza or community green for gatherings and events

A community or recreation center offering programs and fitness options

A mix of housing types to support residents of all ages and incomes

Office or co-working spaces for professionals and entrepreneurs

Medical or health services such as clinics, urgent care, or wellness centers

Entertainment or fitness options such as theaters or gyms

Small business or market hall spaces that support local entrepreneurs

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* 7. What overall building height and scale feels right for Westphalia’s main activity area? (Select the scale that feels most comfortable to you)

Mostly three to four stories, with small-scale shops and homes above

A mix of three to six stories near plazas, with lower heights or edges

Up to seven stories only in select locations that contain amenities such as dining and shopping

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* 8. What types of employments or services would you most like to see grow in Westphalia? (Select up to two)

Medical and health services (e.g., clinics, urgent care, or offices)

Flex or innovation lab spaces for start-ups or light industrial uses

Professional, technology, or creative offices

Education and workforce training facilities

Logistics and good movement

Mobility and Access:

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* 9. What improvement would most help people get to, from, and around Westphalia? (Select up to five)

Improvements at the interchange of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) and I-95/495 (the Capital Beltway)

Improvements at the intersection of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) and Westphalia Road

Improvements at the intersection of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue and Dower House Road)

Better operations and access management along Westphalia Road

Safer crossing and traffic calming throughout neighborhoods

Sidewalks and trails to connect neighborhoods, parks, and schools

Better bus service and stop amenities

Other

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* 10. Thinking about mobility and access, where are the most critical locations that need improvement? (Please describe the intersection, road, or area)

Parks, Open Space, and Public Realm:

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* 11. What public spaces or outdoor features are most important for Westphalia? (Select up to three)

Central plaza or green with seating and shade

Pocket parks and play areas

Multi-use trail connections

Street trees and improvement streetscapes

Stormwater features that double as community amenities

Event space for markets or concerts

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* 12. If you could add one signature open-space element, what would it be and where would it go?

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* 13. What amenities or improvements would you most like to see delivered first? (Select up to three)

Everyday retail such as grocery or pharmacy

Central Plaza or community green

Space for local businesses

Youth and teen activity spaces

Affordable or attainable housing options

Other

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* 14. As Westphalia grows, some trade-offs may be needed to balance priorities. Which of the following would you consider acceptable? (Select any that apply)

More housing choices in exchange for new shops and services

More local employers in exchange for improved government services

Safer intersections in exchange for slower traffic speeds

Phased delivery that provides essential amenities first in exchange for later delivery of "destination"/regional amenities.

Bus-priority lanes in exchange for reduced on-street parking.

Public investment in key streets and parks in exchange for faster economic development.

Allowing slightly taller buildings in key areas in exchange for additional open space or workforce housing.

Final Thoughts:

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* 15. Is there anything else you’d like to share to help make Westphalia a better place to live, work, or visit?

Optional Demographics:

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* 16. Age Range:

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

Prefer not to answer

Westphalia Major Sector Plan Amendment Community Vision Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your connection to Westphalia? (Select all that apply)

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* 2. If you live in the Westphalia Sector Plan area, when did you first move here?

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* 3. How do you usually get to daily needs in Westphalia? (Select up to 2 options)

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* 4. In one word, what do you want Westphalia to feel like in 10 years?

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* 5. Write a 6-word phrase that captures your personal vision for Westphalia’s city center or main activity area in the next 10 years. (Think about how you would like the heart of the community to feel – active, walkable, connected, vibrant, etc.)

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* 6. Which elements should Westphalia’s main activity area include to feel complete and vibrant? (Select your top four)

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* 7. What overall building height and scale feels right for Westphalia’s main activity area? (Select the scale that feels most comfortable to you)

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* 8. What types of employments or services would you most like to see grow in Westphalia? (Select up to two)

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* 9. What improvement would most help people get to, from, and around Westphalia? (Select up to five)

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* 10. Thinking about mobility and access, where are the most critical locations that need improvement? (Please describe the intersection, road, or area)

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* 11. What public spaces or outdoor features are most important for Westphalia? (Select up to three)

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* 12. If you could add one signature open-space element, what would it be and where would it go?

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* 13. What amenities or improvements would you most like to see delivered first? (Select up to three)

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* 14. As Westphalia grows, some trade-offs may be needed to balance priorities. Which of the following would you consider acceptable? (Select any that apply)

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* 15. Is there anything else you’d like to share to help make Westphalia a better place to live, work, or visit?

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* 16. Age Range:

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* 17. Household Size:

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* 18. Zip Code:

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* 19. Language Spoken in Home:

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* 20. Email (if you would like project updates):