Village of Westchester Strategic Planning Survey

Your voice matters! The Village of Westchester invites you to help shape the future of our community. The results of this survey will guide the Village’s Strategic Planning process as we work to identify community priorities and update the Village’s Strategic Plan. This survey can be completed in 6-8 minutes from your home, office, the couch, or kitchen table. So please take a few minutes and help shape the next 3-5 years!
1.Please choose all that apply:(Required.)
2.What do you like best about living in Westchester? (Please select up to 3)(Required.)
3.Please rate how important, if at all, the following are to your quality of life in Westchester?
Essential
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not at all important
Don't know
Public safety
Schools
Neighborhood appearance
Housing (type/quality)
Parks and recreation areas
Employment opportunities
Expressway/major road access
Public transit
Village services
Local stores and shopping
Affordability/cost of living
Accessibility around the Village
4.Please rate how satisfied, if at all, you are with the quality of the following services/features in Westchester?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Parks and park facilities
Police
Quality of life
School system
Home property values
Neighborhood appearance
Arts and cultural opportunities
Drinking water
Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation)
Roads
Recreational programming offerings
Fire and emergency medical response
Stormwater infrastructure/flood mitigation
Community events
5.Thinking about the future of Westchester, what are the three most important things for a strong and healthy community? (Choose 3)(Required.)
6.Please rate how important, if at all, each of the following are to the future of Westchester:
Essential
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not at all important
Don't know
A broad range of employment opportunities
A safe community
A commitment to environmental sustainability
High quality schools
A welcoming place for diverse populations
A well-maintained community
A variety of recreational opportunities
Green space preservation
A good place to raise a family
Affordable Village services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits)
A diverse set of shopping options
Good traffic flow in Westchester
Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels
Housing affordability
Investment in infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, etc.)
7.Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
The Village has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade.
A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community.
The Village of Westchester has a good reputation.
The Village government is fiscally responsible with its resources.
The Village should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members.
The Village should invest in creating jobs and growing local businesses.
The Village should be a leader in environmental sustainability.
Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the Village's government.
The Village should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community.
Westchester is a good place to live for those of all ages.
The Village is effective at communicating with residents.
8.How do you prefer to get your information from the Village of Westchester? (select all that apply)
9.Any additional comments you wish to share?
The following questions are voluntary and help guide strategic plan outreach. All responses are confidential.
10.What is your gender?
11.What is your age?
12.Living situation
13.What is your race/ethnicity? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race/ethnicity you consider yourself to be.)
14.Does a member of your household have a disability?
15.Do you have children 17 or under in your household?
16.Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?
17.Please indicate which zone you live in (see map below):
Would you like to participate in a Resident Focus Group to help further shape Westchester’s Strategic Plan? Please visit this webpage to learn how to participate: www.westchester-il.org/strategicplan