York Comprehensive Plan Update

Community Survey

Your input is important in helping shape the future of the Town of York! Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.

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* 1. What is your current age group?

Under 18

18-24

25-44

45-64

Over 60

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the Town of York?

Less than 5 years

5-15 years

16-25 years

More than 26 years

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* 3. Which hamlet do you live in or closest to?

Fowlerville

Greigsville

Linwood

Piffard

Retsof

Wadsworth

York

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How important is the Town's rural character? (characterized by undeveloped open space, natural areas, agriculture, etc.)

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How important is it to preserve natural areas such as forests, wetlands, streams, grasslands, etc.?

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 6. List any activities that could negatively impact rural character and/or natural resources in the Town.

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* 7. How important is agriculture to the Town?

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How important is it to preserve historic buildings and sites?

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Are you concerned about impacts of climate change in the Town of York such as warmer temperatures, high winds, heavy precipitation events leading to flooding and streambank erosion, etc.? If yes, please provide any specifics or locations that concern you.

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* 10. How important are outdoor recreation opportunities in the Town of York?

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which of the following recreation and entertainment opportunities do you value and/or utilize in the Town of York?

Hiking, biking and/or other outdoor exercise

Hunting/fishing

Snowmobiling

Nature preserves/trails (Little Italy, Genesee Valley Greenway including York's Landing, Groveland Trail, other)

School facilities

Genesee River

Farm markets

Yoga

Distilleries, breweries

Food, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, distilleries, breweries

List any others or provide specifics

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* 12. How important is it to have community centers, Town parks, and facilities?

Very

Somewhat

Not at All

No Opinion

Where?

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* 13. Are you satisified with the number and types of housing options in York?

Yes

No Opinion

Comments

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* 14. If you are not satisfied with housing, which types of housing would you like to see more of?

Townhouses (multi-level homes with each home having at least one shared wall with an adjacent townhouse)

Patio homes (similar to townhouses but on a single level)

Cluster developments (housing complexes)

Senior housing

Single family homes on large rural lots

Single family homes on smaller lots

More homes in/near hamlets

Duplex/triplex apartments (home divided into two or three separate residences)

Accessory dwellings (added apartments to single family homes, garage/barn)

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* 15. Which FIVE of the following elements are MOST important to your vision for the Town of York in 10 years? While you may consider all or most of these items important, please choose only the FIVE that represent those most important to you.

Transportation systems that are walkable, bikeable, safe, and transit friendly

Education

Viable agriculture

Protected natural resources (forests, wetlands, streams, etc.)

Diverse small businesses

Tourism

Vital hamlets as community centers

Economic vitality and job opportunities

Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

Climate resiliency and hazard/emergency management

Diverse and affordable housing

Clean, safe, affordable water

Culture and entertainment

Town history/historic sites and buildings

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* 16. What types of businesses would you like to see more of in the Town of York?

Small businesses of all kinds (use comments section to add the types you'd like to see and location if you have ideas)

Limited industrial development (distribution centers and manufacturing)

Large-scale and industrial

None, the current mix is fine

Comments

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* 17. Do you have any issues with drinking water quality or quantity?

Yes

If yes, please provide details.

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* 18. Does internet and phone services meet your needs?

Yes

If no, please provide details.

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* 19. Which of the following transportation issues concern you in the Town of York?

Safe driving conditions and road maintenance

Conditions of road, bridges, other transportation infrastructure

Traffic congestion

Accidents/traffic violations (speeding, failure to yield, distracted drivers, etc.)

Public transportation options/availability

Parking

Pedestrian sidewalks and crossings

Congested or unsafe intersections

Lighting

Other/Comments?

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* 20. If the Town of York were to receive significant funding, how would you like to see these funds used to better the community and the people who live and work here?

York Comprehensive Plan Update

Community Survey

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* 1. What is your current age group?

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* 2. How many years have you lived in the Town of York?

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* 3. Which hamlet do you live in or closest to?

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* 4. How important is the Town's rural character? (characterized by undeveloped open space, natural areas, agriculture, etc.)

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* 5. How important is it to preserve natural areas such as forests, wetlands, streams, grasslands, etc.?

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* 6. List any activities that could negatively impact rural character and/or natural resources in the Town.

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* 7. How important is agriculture to the Town?

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* 8. How important is it to preserve historic buildings and sites?

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* 9. Are you concerned about impacts of climate change in the Town of York such as warmer temperatures, high winds, heavy precipitation events leading to flooding and streambank erosion, etc.? If yes, please provide any specifics or locations that concern you.

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* 10. How important are outdoor recreation opportunities in the Town of York?

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* 11. Which of the following recreation and entertainment opportunities do you value and/or utilize in the Town of York?

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* 12. How important is it to have community centers, Town parks, and facilities?

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* 13. Are you satisified with the number and types of housing options in York?

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* 14. If you are not satisfied with housing, which types of housing would you like to see more of?

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* 15. Which FIVE of the following elements are MOST important to your vision for the Town of York in 10 years? While you may consider all or most of these items important, please choose only the FIVE that represent those most important to you.

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* 16. What types of businesses would you like to see more of in the Town of York?

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* 17. Do you have any issues with drinking water quality or quantity?

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* 18. Does internet and phone services meet your needs?

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* 19. Which of the following transportation issues concern you in the Town of York?

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* 20. If the Town of York were to receive significant funding, how would you like to see these funds used to better the community and the people who live and work here?

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* 21. What do you think is one of the best things about living in the Town of York?

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* 22. Please share any additional information, concerns, suggestions, and ideas to help shape our future!