2026 Survey We’ve designed this survey to be quick and easy to complete—your time matters, and your input helps shape the future of the Conifer community.If you’d like to share additional thoughts or have any questions, please reach out to us at coniferareaforum@gmail.com. Thank you for being an active part of our community’s growth and direction! Question Title 1. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Question Title 2. What is your gender? Male Female Prefer not to answer Question Title 3. How long have you lived in the Conifer area? 0-2 years 3-10 years 11-25 years 26-40 years More than 40 years Not a resident Question Title 4. How many people currently live in your household? 1 2 3-5 6+ Question Title 5. What made you decide to live in the Conifer area? (Select up to 3) Quality of schools A sense of community Natural environment, clean air, wildlife Larger lot sizes Small town / rural character Closer access to outdoor recreation Availability of horse properties Open space parks Price range of housing Commute time to the Denver area None of the above Question Title 6. Please rank these EIGHT ISSUES in order of importance to you currently, with one being the most important. Question Title 7. What businesses could be introduced or improved in the Conifer area? (Check all that apply.) Bakery Art galleries and shops Car wash Clothing / shoe stores Lodging (e.g. bed and breakfast / small inns) Children's day care Craft supplies Fast food restaurants Thrift stores, second-hand consignment stores Drug stores Car repair Restaurants None of the above Question Title 8. What services could be introduced or improved in the Conifer area? (Check all that apply.) Trails Pre-schools Veterans' services Animal shelters Basic needs assistance Services / activities for seniors Mental health services Substance abuse support Shuttle bus / taxi service Childcare / after-school care Urgent medical care facilities None of the above Question Title 9. Are you planning to remain in the Conifer area when you retire? Yes No Already retired and planning to stay Already retired and planning to leave Question Title 10. If you are planning to stay in retirement, would you want to move into a different home option / property in the area? Yes, to a larger home / property Yes, smaller home / property Yes, but with a similar size home / property Yes, townhome, condo, apartment, senior living option, if available No, I would stay in my current home / property Question Title 11. If you are planning to leave the Conifer area in retirement, why? (Check all that apply.) Moving closer to family / friends Financial considerations (e.g. cost of living, property maintenance, taxes, insurance costs, etc.) Environmental concerns (e.g. wildfire, water, etc.) Proximity to services / medical care Governance (e.g. politics, development, etc.) N/A Question Title 12. Are you interested in seeing more housing options in the Conifer Area? (Check all that apply.) Small lot single family homes (1/4 acre or less) Affordable housing options (including duplex / triplex / fourplex) Independent senior living (townhomes / condos / apartments) Assisted living/nursing home/memory care No, additional housing options are not needed Question Title 13. How do you access Trailheads in the Conifer area? Motor vehicle Bicycle Horse Walking Question Title 14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: I support forest management activities (such as thinning or prescribed burning) for Open Space Parks. Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title 15. Are you planning to or have you already taken measures to make your home safe from wildfire? Yes, my home is fire mitigated. Yes, but there is more to do. No, but I plan to soon. No, I need more information. No, and I don't plan on it. Question Title 16. Are you signed up for LookOut Alert? Yes No Question Title 17. Do you know who your Fire Department Community Ambassador is? Yes No Question Title 18. Have you communicated with your Fire Department Community Ambassador? Yes No Question Title 19. Do you know what Fire Department Planning Unit you live in? Yes No Question Title 20. Do you attend or have you attended Conifer Area Council's Town Hall Meetings held 4 times a year? Yes, I always attend! Yes, sometimes. No, but I watch online. No. No, I didn't know there were Town Hall Meetings. Question Title 21. Thank you for completing our survey! If you would like to be entered into a drawing for a $50 VISA gift card, please provide your email address. You’re almost there.Click the Done button below to submit your survey.Want to learn more about any of the topics you just reviewed?You can find additional details by following this link.Thanks for sharing your feedback. It truly makes a difference. Done
