Together Our Mamaroneck: Community Needs Survey

Together Our Mamaroneck (T.O.M.) would like to know what you think! T.O.M. is the process for the Town of Mamaroneck’s Comprehensive Plan update. The Comprehensive Plan is a framework establishing policies for the area's long-range planning and development. The survey below provides a synthesis of the community needs raised by residents during previous public engagement efforts. It is also an opportunity for additional community input from the Town of Mamaroneck residents who were not able to join the in-person events.

Please take 5 minutes to check all of the boxes below indicating the needs of the Town that you think are important and should be addressed.

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* HOUSING NEEDS are shaped by the existing supply and mix of housing units within the Town, their physical design and location, as well as the affordability and accessibility of housing by all demographic groups.

Expansion of multi-family apartment buildings in the town

Expansion of middle housing (2-4 family homes) in the town

Expansion of accessory dwelling units (also know as in-law apartments, granny flats, etc.) in the town

Increase of opportunities for affordable homeownership (smaller homes, condos, coops)

Increase in opportunities for affordable rentals

Increase of racially and economically integrated neighborhoods

Increase of housing options for underserved populations (ie: low-income, local workers, and those with disabilities)

Increase of affordable housing options for seniors

Reduction of residential property taxes

Protection of residents from housing discrimination

Restrictions on the permissible size of renovated homes

Preservation of neighborhood architectural styles

Stronger consideration of service impacts of proposed housing as part of approval process

Other (please specify)

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* LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS encompass the kinds of buildings and spaces needed; the kinds of jobs that should be located within the Town; the diversity of local businesses and commercial services available to residents; the fiscal health of the Town; and the capacity of Town businesses to support their employees.

Increase in support for existing local businesses

Diversification of the Town’s tax base

Expansion of pathways for economic opportunities for lower-income families

Attraction of more businesses and jobs

Increase of walkable mixed-use centers

Increase in the variety of retail stores

Well-maintained privately owned green spaces and buildings

Preservation of existing land use patterns and built form

Other (please specify)

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* TRANSPORTATION NEEDS include the appropriate provision and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, the level of access and mobility that is possible by a range of transportation options, and protection of residents from unsafe travel behaviors.

Enhancement, expansion, better connection, safer, and better maintenance of pedestrian and bike infrastructure throughout Town and especially around schools

Increase in the repair and maintenance of roadways

Improvement in road safety especially on major roads and at key intersections

Improvement in access to retail areas and circulation within them.

Expansion in access to parking around commercial areas, recreation areas, and train station.

Improvement of traffic congestion especially related to school pick-ups and drop-offs

Aesthetic enhancement of roads and parking areas

Expansion in transit connections between train station, neighborhoods, and Town destinations.

Other (please specify)

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* ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS include the preservation of existing environmental resources, protection of public health and safety, and the safeguarding of the community and its natural assets against climate change.

Protection of wetlands, native habitat, flood plains, and critical environmental areas from development

Protection against invasive vegetation

Preservation and protection of existing trees on both public and private lands

Protection of water quality

Reduction of pollution and green-house gas emissions from construction, building operations, and transportation.

Reduction in noises related to yard maintenance and construction

Avoidance and mitigation of light pollution

Prevention, mitigation, and management of flooding from storm events

Expansion of community awareness on environmental and climate change issues

Reduction of household garbage

Reduction of visual blight from utility infrastructure

Other (please specify)

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* RECREATIONAL NEEDS represent the recreational facilities, programming, activities, open space, and parks accessible to all local residents.

Maintenance and physical improvement of existing park, recreation facilities and trails

Creation of new and expanded facilities for all users

Expansion and improvement of community programming for teens

Expansion and improvement of community programming for seniors

Enhanced accessibility and affordability of recreation programs

Other (please specify)

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* COMMUNITY SERVICES NEEDS represent the range of services including public safety, education, and social services that are accessible to local residents and workers.

Expansion and improvement of access to social services

Enhancement of multi-lingual access to information about Town events, programs, and administrative changes

Improvement of telecommunication services

Preservation of neighborhood safety

Continuation of access to a high-quality school system

Increased awareness of Town’s heritage, development history and settlement patterns

Other (please specify)

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* Name (optional)

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* Where in the Unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck do you live? (insert street address)
(optional)

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* How long have you lived in the Unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck?

less than 5 years

5 to 10 years

10 to 20 years

more than 20 years

Together Our Mamaroneck: Community Needs Survey

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* HOUSING NEEDS are shaped by the existing supply and mix of housing units within the Town, their physical design and location, as well as the affordability and accessibility of housing by all demographic groups.

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* TRANSPORTATION NEEDS include the appropriate provision and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, the level of access and mobility that is possible by a range of transportation options, and protection of residents from unsafe travel behaviors.

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* ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS include the preservation of existing environmental resources, protection of public health and safety, and the safeguarding of the community and its natural assets against climate change.

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* RECREATIONAL NEEDS represent the recreational facilities, programming, activities, open space, and parks accessible to all local residents.

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* COMMUNITY SERVICES NEEDS represent the range of services including public safety, education, and social services that are accessible to local residents and workers.

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* Name (optional)

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* Where in the Unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck do you live? (insert street address)(optional)

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* How long have you lived in the Unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck?

* Where in the Unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck do you live? (insert street address)
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