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Wilmington Town Plan Survey

Dear residents and property owners of Wilmington,

One of the primary roles of the Planning Commission is to review and update the Wilmington town plan every 8 years. Our current town plan was last updated in 2018 and, under Vermont statue, we are required to update the town plan by October 2026. Some of you might ask “why is a town plan important?” Good question. In short:
  • The town plan is central to helping Wilmington plan for its future and consider the kind of town we want to be. It establishes a shared vision and values for our community.
  • It covers critical topics and lays out a future plan and goals for each including: land use; transportation; town government, community facilities, town services and recreation; natural, historic, and cultural resources; education; energy; housing; economic development; and flood resiliency.
To kick off the process of updating the town plan, our first step is to hear from you using this community survey. We also plan on holding a public informational meeting in the fall, so please look out for more information about this.

Thank you in advance for your support,

The Wilmington Planning Commission
1.What is your age?
2.Which of the following best describes your residential status in Wilmington?
3.What is your employment status?
4.If you live full-time in Wilmington and are currently employed, what is the distance of your commute to work?
5.In your opinion, has the rate of residential growth and development in Wilmington been:
6.What steps should the town take relative to encouraging more housing? (check all that apply)
7.Where would you like to see future residential growth occur in Wilmington? (check all that apply)
8.In your opinion, has the rate of commercial growth (stores, offices, services) been:
9.What types of businesses and services would you like to see more of in Wilmington? (check all that apply)
10.Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following governmental services and facilities:
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Unsatisfied
Very Unsatisfied
Road maintenance
Fire services
Police services
Emergency and ambulance services
Library
Transfer station
Recreational facilities
Public education services
Town elected officials
State representatives
11.Please indicate your opinion on the importance on each of the following for Wilmington (Very Important, Important, No Opinion, Unimportant, Very Unimportant)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Somewhat Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Support local job growth through business development
Encourage housing opportunities that are affordable for all income levels
Encourage housing and support services that allow older residents to remain in the community
Strengthen flood resiliency by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from flood events
Protect open spaces and natural resources
Protect historical resources and the character of the town
Support the continued vitality of Wilmington's Downtown
Improve communication infrastructure (high speed internet, cellphone service)
Encourage energy conservation and renewable energy resources
Increase the availability of childcare options that meet the needs of all families
Encourage the development of solar energy facilities
Expand the trail network, including mountain bike trails, and related support businesses
12.What are your 3 most favorite things about living in Wilmington?
13.What are the 3 things most in need of improvement in Wilmington?
14.Please provide any additional comments to help the Planning Commission guide their work on the Town Plan update.