Village of Williamsville Resident Survey
1.
I am a …
Village resident
Town of Amherst resident
Resident of a neighboring community
Other (please specify)
2.
I chose to live in Williamsville because … (Check all that apply)
Close to family/friends
Close to employment
Community character (aesthetic quality – “how things look and feel”)
Community services/amenities
Public safety (the community is a safe place to live)
Cost of living (affordability)
Can’t afford to move elsewhere
Other (please specify)
3.
What resources/assets of the Village do you value most? (Check all that apply)
Parks/recreational facilities
Programs and services (youth, cultural, senior)
Local shops and businesses
Restaurants
Ellicott Creek/natural resources
Transportation options
Friendly neighborhoods
Walkability/access
Special/seasonal events
Historic buildings and other historic resources
Community character/pride
Other (please specify)
4.
What do you think attracts visitors to the Village? (Check all that apply)
Shops and businesses
Municipal offices
Places of worship
Restaurants/bars
Parks and recreational resources
Ellicott Creek/natural assets
Special events/cultural activities
Other (please specify)
5.
What do you think would bring more residents/visitors to the Village? (Check all that apply)
More/better variety of shops and businesses
More/better variety of restaurants
More available public parking
Improved parks and recreational spaces
More amenities (benches, landscaping, bike racks, etc.)
Improved signage/wayfinding
More special/seasonal events
Other (please specify)
6.
Does the Village need more or less Commercial/office development?
More
Less
No preference
7.
Does the Village need more or less Local shopping / retail establishments?
More
Less
No preference
8.
Does the Village need more or less Restaurants?
More
Less
No preference
9.
Does the Village need more or less Mixed Use development (commercial/office/residential)
More
Less
No preference
10.
Does the Village need more or less New residential development?
More
Less
No preference
11.
Does the Village need more or less Lodging (hotels, motels)?
More
Less
No preference
12.
Does the Village need more or less Other Lodging (Bed and breakfasts, AirBnB, VRBO)?
More
Less
No preference
13.
Is there enough parking Public/Municipal parking in the Village?
Yes
No
Not sure
14.
Is there enough Private parking in the Village?
Yes
No
Not sure
15.
Is there enough On-street parking in the Village?
Yes
No
Not sure
16.
Is there enough Off-street parking in the Village?
Yes
No
Not sure
17.
In terms of housing, the Village should focus more on … (Check all that Apply)
New single-family housing
Multi-family Townhouses/condominiums
Rental apartments
Senior housing
In-law / secondary living units
High-rise style housing
Protecting existing housing stock
No opinion
18.
Issues that need to be addressed by the Village include … (Check all that Apply)
Streets/sidewalks in my neighborhood
Street lighting in my neighborhood
Signage and wayfinding around the community
Public services (sewer, storm drainage, garbage, etc.)
Improvements to parks/recreational facilities
Pedestrian amenities/safety
More street trees
Protection/recognition of historic resources
General public safety
Parking in my neighborhood
Parking in the Main Street business district
Other (please specify)
19.
I live in Neighborhood Area …
1
2
3
4
5
Not sure
Other (please specify)
20.
My age range is …
Under 19 years of age
20 – 25 years
26 – 35 years
36 – 45 years
46 – 64 years
Over 65 years
21.
I reside in a …
Single-family home
Apartment
Townhouse/condominium
Senior residence
Other (please specify)
22.
What is the make-up of your household?
Live alone
Two-person household
Children under 18 years of age
Multi-generational