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Patrick County Comprehensive Plan Update Public Survey
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1.
Please indicate your residency status in Patrick County.
Year-round resident
Seasonal resident
Reside outside the County
2.
If you are a Patrick County resident, which election district do you reside in? (if you're unsure, please click
here
or see the attached map if this is a paper survey)
Blue Ridge District
Dan River District
Mayo River District
Peters Creek District
Smith River District
I'm not a County resident
PATRICK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
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3.
What are the top three things you value most about Patrick County? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Cost of living
Serene and peaceful
Employment opportunities
Low taxes
Quality of schools
Recreational activities/opportunities
Quality of life
Easy access to work
Housing
Natural amenities
Views/scenery
Natural environment
Other
Other (please specify)
4.
What is your favorite place in Patrick County?
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5.
What do you think are the greatest challenges facing Patrick County? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Housing quality
Housing cost
Quality of education
Child daycare options
Senior housing options
Limited job opportunities
Taxes
Lack of recreational facilities (trails, parks, etc.)
Lack of retail/shopping
Lack of recreational activities (programs)
Public transportation
Other
Other (please specify)
6.
How would you like Patrick County to develop in the next 20 years? (For the purpose of this question, "open space" refers to any non-developed land such as agricultural, forested, park land, etc.)
Less development and more open space
About the same amount of development and open space
More agricultural uses
More commercial development in appropriate locations
7.
Where do you think commercial growth should occur in Patrick County going forward?
In and around Stuart only
In and around Stuart and Route 58 only
In and around existing community centers: Stuart, Patrick Springs, Woolwine, Meadows of Dan, Ararat, Claudville, and Dry Pond
Following existing Enterprise Zones
No other commercial development
Other
Other (please specify)
8.
What types of commercial businesses/development would you like to see?
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
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9.
What do you believe are the greatest areas of opportunity for Patrick County Schools? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Quality of facilities
Technical education/trades classes
Teacher recruitment
Quality of student education
STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
Other
Other (please specify)
HOUSING
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10.
What are the greatest housing needs in Patrick County? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Lack of active adult housing (age 55+)
Lack of rental units
Quality of rental units
Too many vacant housing units
Lack of affordable family housing
More workforce housing is needed
All housing needs are currently being met
Other
Other (please specify)
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11.
Which of the following housing types would you like to see developed in Patrick County? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Single-family homes
Duplexes
Townhouses
Apartment housing
Active adult community housing (age 55+)
More housing affordable to a greater share of the population
Other
Other (please specify)
PRESERVATION
12.
Are there historic buildings or properties that you believe should be preserved by the County?
SATISFACTION AND PREFERENCES
13.
Please rate the importance of the following issues for Patrick County now and especially in the future.
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Maintain the County's rural character
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Control the rate of development
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Protect farmland and/or open space
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
A new hotel to accommodate visitors to the County
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Attract new retail/shopping
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Attract quality job opportunities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Develop affordable housing
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Develop a variety of housing types (single-family, townhouse and duplex, apartments, etc.)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Improve the transportation network
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Public transportation (bus or microtransit)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Cost of County services
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Improve education
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Develop more recreational facilities (parks, trails, rec center, etc.)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Create more recreational programs
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Improve emergency services
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Expand public water and sewer services
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Other (please specify)
14.
What is your level of satisfaction with the services provided?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
County Government services
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Law enforcement
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Fire/Ambulance service
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Housing
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Parks and Recreation
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
K - 12 education
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Library
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Retail services
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Streets and roads
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Health care options
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Waste/Garbage/Recycling
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Litter control on highways
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Other (please specify)
PARKS AND RECREATION
15.
How often do you use parks and/or other recreational facilities in Patrick County?
Multiple times a week
Once a week
Once a month
Several times a year
Never
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16.
What types of recreational facilities would you like to see in Patrick County? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Ball fields (baseball, football, soccer, etc.)
Nature parks (passive open spaces)
Multi-use trails (similar to the Mayo River Rail Trail)
More hiking trails in the County
More mountain biking trails in the County
Community center
Indoor recreational facility (pool, gym, fitness center, multi-purpose rooms)
Public boat/fishing access
Dog parks
Amphitheater
Playground facilities
Other (please specify)
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17.
Why do you primarily use parks and recreational facilities? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Enjoy the outdoors and nature
Walk or bicycle for exercise
Youth sports
Adult sports
Rest and relaxation
Participate in family activities
Picnic and general leisure activities
I do not use the parks or recreational facilities
Other (please specify)
TRANSPORTATION/ROAD NETWORK
18.
List any roads or intersections in the County that need improvement and why.
LOCAL INFORMATION SOURCES
19.
How do you find out about news and programs in Patrick County?
Newspaper (check all that apply)
Social media (pages, groups, etc.)
Flyers/posts around the community
E-newsletters (Chamber, WPPDC, Cardinal News, etc.)
Radio
