City of Springfield Community Survey

Master Plan & 20th Street Corridor Plan Survey

The City of Springfield is in the process of updating its Master Plan and creating a 20th Street Corridor Plan. The primary purpose of the Master Plan update is to ensure that the City’s planning documents are up to date, reflect a consensus vision, adequately set a foundation for 20th Street Corridor improvements, and more. The 20th Street Corridor Plan is intended to provide a vision for future development and investment into the City of Springfield – while providing opportunities for safe and attractive walking and biking.

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* 1. Please select all that apply to you:

I am a resident of Springfield

I own property in Springfield

I am a business owner in Springfield

I attend an institution in Springfield (e.g., church, library, etc.)

I frequently shop or dine in Springfield

I live nearby Springfield

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you live in Springfield, how long have you lived here?

I do not live in Springfield

0- 5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-25 years

25+ years

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* 3. Please indicate your age range.

Under 18

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

65-74 years old

75+ years old

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* 4. In general, what do you like about Springfield (select all that apply)?

The balance between small-town and suburban landscape

Close proximity to large employment centers such as Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

Employment availability and close proximity to jobs

Affordable housing

Housing for diﬀerent income levels (rent and own)

Close access to state highways and major thoroughfares

No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In general, what do you think needs to change from its current condition in Springfield (select all that apply)?

More aﬀordable housing options

More housing (general)

More sidewalks and a Citywide connected sidewalk system

More bike trails and bike paths

More parks

Newer housing (current homes are aging)

More programs for youth and children

More programs for seniors

More ordinance enforcement

More commercial options for shopping and dining

More jobs

Too much traﬀic speeding

Too much traﬀic congestion

Aging industrial and commercial centers

No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Regarding sidewalks, please select the answer you think most closely aligns with your preference:

I believe sidewalks should be installed throughout Springfield

I believe sidewalks should be installed in certain key locations, such as near commercial hubs or schools

I believe sidewalks should be installed and the City should maintain them and remove snow

I believe sidewalks should be installed and the property owner should maintain them and remove snow

I don't believe sidewalks should be required in Springfield

Unsure/no opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Would you support the City exploring options to enhance Riverfront amenities? Such as public park space, greenspace, bike/walking trails, or other features?

Yes

Unsure/No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do existing housing options in Springfield support your needs to rent or purchase a home?

Yes

No, the cost is too high

No, I'd like to downsize

No, I'd like a larger house

No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Rate the following housing option from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Traditional Single-Family Homes-

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* 10. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Single-Family Neighborhoods-

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* 11. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Accessory Dwelling Unit-

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* 12. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Townhomes-

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* 13. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Cottage Court-

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* 14. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Duplex-

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* 15. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Apartments-

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* 16. Are you in support of the City exploring options to expand the current housing stock? Such as, developing more attainable housing options?

Yes

Neutral/not applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Which methods of transportation do you use to travel within Springfield?

Passenger vehicle

Bicycle

Walking

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Which method(s) of transportation do you wish you could use more to travel within Springfield?

Bicycle

Walking

Public transit

Uber/Lyft/ridesharing

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Do you feel that the current public transit system meets your needs?

Yes

I don't know. Please indicate why/why not.

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* 20. Please indicate why/why not.

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* 21. How safe do you feel walking or biking along streets in Springfield?

Very safe

Safe

Unsafe

Very unsafe

Neutral/No opinion

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* 22. How safe do you feel walking or biking on the Springfield streets below?

	Safe	Unsafe	No opinion
24th Street	24th Street Safe	24th Street Unsafe	24th Street No opinion
28th Street	28th Street Safe	28th Street Unsafe	28th Street No opinion
30th Street	30th Street Safe	30th Street Unsafe	30th Street No opinion
32nd Street	32nd Street Safe	32nd Street Unsafe	32nd Street No opinion
Avenue A	Avenue A Safe	Avenue A Unsafe	Avenue A No opinion
Avenue C	Avenue C Safe	Avenue C Unsafe	Avenue C No opinion
Upton Avenue	Upton Avenue Safe	Upton Avenue Unsafe	Upton Avenue No opinion
Helmer Road	Helmer Road Safe	Helmer Road Unsafe	Helmer Road No opinion
Dickman Road	Dickman Road Safe	Dickman Road Unsafe	Dickman Road No opinion
Carl Road	Carl Road Safe	Carl Road Unsafe	Carl Road No opinion
Betterly Road	Betterly Road Safe	Betterly Road Unsafe	Betterly Road No opinion

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* 23. Do you feel that you have safe and convenient access to parks?

Yes

Neutral/No opinion

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* 24. Do you think the City’s current parks system meets your needs?

Yes

Neutral/No opinion

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* 25. If the current parks system does not meet your needs, please indicate why.

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* 26. Do you think the City’s current bike infrastructure meets your needs (e.g., trails, bike lanes)?

Yes

Neutral/No opinion

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* 27. If the current bike infrastructure does not meet your needs, please indicate why.

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* 28. How important are each of the following priorities for the 20th Street Corridor? Please check the priority level for each item below.

	High Priority	High-Medium Priority	Medium Priority	Medium-Low Priority	Low Priority
Connecting people to employment centers	Connecting people to employment centers High Priority	Connecting people to employment centers High-Medium Priority	Connecting people to employment centers Medium Priority	Connecting people to employment centers Medium-Low Priority	Connecting people to employment centers Low Priority
Connecting people to schools	Connecting people to schools High Priority	Connecting people to schools High-Medium Priority	Connecting people to schools Medium Priority	Connecting people to schools Medium-Low Priority	Connecting people to schools Low Priority
Connecting people to parks and open spaces	Connecting people to parks and open spaces High Priority	Connecting people to parks and open spaces High-Medium Priority	Connecting people to parks and open spaces Medium Priority	Connecting people to parks and open spaces Medium-Low Priority	Connecting people to parks and open spaces Low Priority
Connecting people to local and regional trails	Connecting people to local and regional trails High Priority	Connecting people to local and regional trails High-Medium Priority	Connecting people to local and regional trails Medium Priority	Connecting people to local and regional trails Medium-Low Priority	Connecting people to local and regional trails Low Priority
Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity	Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity High Priority	Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity High-Medium Priority	Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity Medium Priority	Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity Medium-Low Priority	Improving sidewalk quality and connectivity Low Priority
Improving safety at crossings and intersections	Improving safety at crossings and intersections High Priority	Improving safety at crossings and intersections High-Medium Priority	Improving safety at crossings and intersections Medium Priority	Improving safety at crossings and intersections Medium-Low Priority	Improving safety at crossings and intersections Low Priority
Adding mid-block crossings	Adding mid-block crossings High Priority	Adding mid-block crossings High-Medium Priority	Adding mid-block crossings Medium Priority	Adding mid-block crossings Medium-Low Priority	Adding mid-block crossings Low Priority
Improving crosswalk visibility	Improving crosswalk visibility High Priority	Improving crosswalk visibility High-Medium Priority	Improving crosswalk visibility Medium Priority	Improving crosswalk visibility Medium-Low Priority	Improving crosswalk visibility Low Priority
Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches)	Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches) High Priority	Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches) High-Medium Priority	Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches) Medium Priority	Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches) Medium-Low Priority	Improving urban design elements (lighting, trees, benches) Low Priority
Ading/improving off-street trails and paths	Ading/improving off-street trails and paths High Priority	Ading/improving off-street trails and paths High-Medium Priority	Ading/improving off-street trails and paths Medium Priority	Ading/improving off-street trails and paths Medium-Low Priority	Ading/improving off-street trails and paths Low Priority
Adding/improving on-street bike lanes	Adding/improving on-street bike lanes High Priority	Adding/improving on-street bike lanes High-Medium Priority	Adding/improving on-street bike lanes Medium Priority	Adding/improving on-street bike lanes Medium-Low Priority	Adding/improving on-street bike lanes Low Priority
Adding/improving bike parking	Adding/improving bike parking High Priority	Adding/improving bike parking High-Medium Priority	Adding/improving bike parking Medium Priority	Adding/improving bike parking Medium-Low Priority	Adding/improving bike parking Low Priority
Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians)	Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians) High Priority	Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians) High-Medium Priority	Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians) Medium Priority	Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians) Medium-Low Priority	Adding electric vehicle charging stations toAdding/improving traffic calming elements (greenway treatments, land narrowing, medians) Low Priority
Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces	Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces High Priority	Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces High-Medium Priority	Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces Medium Priority	Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces Medium-Low Priority	Adding ride-hail/drop-off spaces Low Priority
Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor	Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor High Priority	Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor High-Medium Priority	Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor Medium Priority	Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor Medium-Low Priority	Developing/redeveloping vacant land along the corridor Low Priority
Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering	Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering High Priority	Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering High-Medium Priority	Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering Medium Priority	Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering Medium-Low Priority	Adding/improving green space and open spaces for gathering Low Priority
Increasing housing along the corridor	Increasing housing along the corridor High Priority	Increasing housing along the corridor High-Medium Priority	Increasing housing along the corridor Medium Priority	Increasing housing along the corridor Medium-Low Priority	Increasing housing along the corridor Low Priority
Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor	Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor High Priority	Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor High-Medium Priority	Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor Medium Priority	Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor Medium-Low Priority	Increasing commercial and business uses along the corridor Low Priority

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* 29. What is the biggest need for new land uses along the 20th Street Corridor?

Single-Family Residential

Two and three-family residential (duplexes, triplexes)

Multi-Family Residential

Mixed-use (e.g., commercial on the ground floor, residential above)

Restaurants

Retail options

Non-Motorized transportation facilities

Parking

Public open space/public gathering space

Other (please specify)

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* 30. The red circles indicate potential redevelopment sites along the 20th Street Corridor. What do you think should be done with these sites?

Develop a mixed-use hub

Maintain as open space

Develop as a commercial space

Develop as a residential space

Other (please specify)

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* 31. Refer to the 20th Street and Goguac Street intersection. What do you think should be done with this area?

Maintain the way it is.

Encourage redevelopment of existing buildings – but preserve current density.

Encourage infill development in otherwise underutilized parking lots.

Enhance the aesthetic nature of the area (e.g., decorative street lighting, more landscaping, rear parking, benches, trash receptacles, etc.)

Encourage second story office, commercial, or residential units.

Add bike lanes or other bike infrastructure on both sides of the street.

Other (please specify)

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* 32. If you have any suggestions or ideas for the Springfield Master Plan or 20th Street Corridor Plan, please write them in the space below. Thank you for your time and investment in Springfield!

City of Springfield Community Survey

Master Plan & 20th Street Corridor Plan Survey

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* 1. Please select all that apply to you:

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* 2. If you live in Springfield, how long have you lived here?

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* 3. Please indicate your age range.

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* 4. In general, what do you like about Springfield (select all that apply)?

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* 5. In general, what do you think needs to change from its current condition in Springfield (select all that apply)?

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* 6. Regarding sidewalks, please select the answer you think most closely aligns with your preference:

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* 7. Would you support the City exploring options to enhance Riverfront amenities? Such as public park space, greenspace, bike/walking trails, or other features?

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* 8. Do existing housing options in Springfield support your needs to rent or purchase a home?

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* 9. Rate the following housing option from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Traditional Single-Family Homes-

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* 10. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Single-Family Neighborhoods-

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* 11. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Accessory Dwelling Unit-

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* 12. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Townhomes-

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* 13. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Cottage Court-

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* 14. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Duplex-

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* 15. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).-Apartments-

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* 16. Are you in support of the City exploring options to expand the current housing stock? Such as, developing more attainable housing options?

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* 17. Which methods of transportation do you use to travel within Springfield?

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* 18. Which method(s) of transportation do you wish you could use more to travel within Springfield?

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* 19. Do you feel that the current public transit system meets your needs?

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* 20. Please indicate why/why not.

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* 21. How safe do you feel walking or biking along streets in Springfield?

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* 22. How safe do you feel walking or biking on the Springfield streets below?

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* 23. Do you feel that you have safe and convenient access to parks?

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* 24. Do you think the City’s current parks system meets your needs?

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* 25. If the current parks system does not meet your needs, please indicate why.

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* 26. Do you think the City’s current bike infrastructure meets your needs (e.g., trails, bike lanes)?

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* 27. If the current bike infrastructure does not meet your needs, please indicate why.

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* 28. How important are each of the following priorities for the 20th Street Corridor? Please check the priority level for each item below.

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* 29. What is the biggest need for new land uses along the 20th Street Corridor?

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* 30. The red circles indicate potential redevelopment sites along the 20th Street Corridor. What do you think should be done with these sites?

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* 31. Refer to the 20th Street and Goguac Street intersection. What do you think should be done with this area?

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* 32. If you have any suggestions or ideas for the Springfield Master Plan or 20th Street Corridor Plan, please write them in the space below. Thank you for your time and investment in Springfield!

* 9. Rate the following housing option from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Traditional Single-Family Homes-

* 10. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Single-Family Neighborhoods-

* 11. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Accessory Dwelling Unit-

* 12. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Townhomes-

* 13. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Cottage Court-

* 14. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Duplex-

* 15. Rate the following housing options from 1 to 5 (1 being the least desired, 5 being the most desired).

-Apartments-