The Village of Dolton is currently developing a Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth and redevelopment and identify needed improvements. To help focus this effort, the Village would like your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey.

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* 1. Where do you live? (see map above)

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* 2. How important were these factors in your decision to move to or stay in Dolton? (choose all that apply)

  Very important Somewhat important Not important
Downtown Dolton
Near downtown Chicago
Near family and friends
Price/value of housing
Near employment
Availability of retail services
Quality of health care
Schools

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* 3. What types of housing development or redevelopment would you like to see in Dolton? Please rank your top four preferences from one (most preferred) to four (least preferred).

  One Two Three Four
Single-family homes on smaller lots with areas left undisturbed
Single-family homes on existing lots
Single-family homes on lots of one or more acres
Attached single-family, duplex or townhomes
Mixed-use development (ground floor commercial with remaining floors residential)
Age-restricted active adult communities
Assisted living facilities
Neighborhoods with a combination of housing sizes, types and pricing
Government programs to improve existing housing
Infill development in existing neighborhoods

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* 4. What are the five most DESIRABLE characteristics or amenities of a neighborhood? Please rank your top four preferences from one (most desirable) to four (least desirable).

  One Two Three Four
Historic character
Good schools
Scenic beauty
Convenient access to goods/services/shopping
Well-kept appearance
Sidewalks
No sidewalks
Convenient access to parks, trails, and open space
High construction quality and design standards
The same general density (homes per acre) as the surrounding neighborhood
Well lit streets
Active neighborhood association
Active police presence
Other

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* 5. What are the three most important housing PROBLEMS in Dolton? Please rank them from one (most important) to three (least important).

  One Two Three
Too much rental housing
Need for better property maintenance enforcement
Not enough housing for senior citizens
Not enough affordable housing (government subsidized)
Too much affordable housing (government subsidized)
Not enough moderately priced housing
Not enough housing for larger families
Too many foreclosed or abandoned houses
Other

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* 6. Please state your opinion of the following COMMUNITY SERVICE related issues. (choose 1 per row)

  Excellent Good Fair Poor No opinion
Adult education
Ambulance service
Animal control
Day care services
Fire protection
Garbage collection
Health care
Grade/middle schools
High schools
Public library
Police protection
Senior services
Storm sewers
Water quality

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* 7. Please state your opinion of the following TRANSPORTATION related issues. (choose 1 per row)

  Excellent Good Fair Poor No opinion
Availability of sidewalks
Condition of sidewalks
Safety of railroad crossings
Condition of roads
Condition of street lighting
Congestion of roads
Access to Pace bus service
Access to Metra commuter rail service

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* 8. Please rate the availability of jobs in or near Dolton within the following industries. (Choose 1 per row)

  Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know
Manufacturing
Retail
Transportation related
Medical
Personal Services (dry cleaners, hair cuts, etc.)
Professional Services (accounting, architecture, etc.)

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* 9. What types of new or redevelopment should the Village of Dolton pursue? (Choose up to 3 uses)

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* 10. How often would you use the following if available in Dolton? (Answer all)

  Every week 1 to 3 times per month 2 to 10 times per year once a year never
Additional bike trails
Commuter rail service to Chicago

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* 11. In an average month, how many times do you make a purchase in the following commercial areas? (answer all)

  Once Two to four times 3 or more times Never
Food-4-Less
Menard's
Other businesses in the Sibley Boulevard corridor
Downtown Dolton
Downtown Chicago
River Oaks

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* 12. How would the addition of theses stores affect the amount that you spend in Dolton? (answer all)

  I would spend a lot more I would spend a little more No change I don't know
Children's apparel
Make-up/cosmetics
Gardening supplies
Specialty prepared foods
Books
Pet supplies
Florist
Women's apparel
Home accessories
Art gallery
Fine jewelry
Fine wine and spirits
Men's apparel
Craft supplies
Greeting cards/gifts
Furniture
Pharmacy
Health food
Shoes
Sporting goods
Organic green grocer
Hardware

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* 13. Some residents have expressed a concern that the Village of Dolton has too many non-sales tax producing businesses like banks, beauty shops and daycare centers. Do you share this concern?

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* 14. How would the addition of these restaurants affect the amount you spend in Dolton? (answer all)

  I would spend a lot more I would spend a litle more No change I don't know
White table cloth restaurant (leisurely dining, gourmet food, prices matching full service level)
Casual dining (family oriented menu, with full service)
Bar or club (limited food options and a focus on entertainment or sports)
Counter service restaurant (order at counter, employee brings food to table or carry out service)
Quick service restaurant (order and receive food at counter, drive-thru service)

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* 15. In an average week, how much would you estimate that your household spends on meals away from home (full-service restaurants, take-out, drive-thru, etc.)

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* 16. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being extremely important, how important are the following to you? (answer all)

  One (highest priority) Two Three Four Five (lowest priority)
Attracting jobs
Controlling crime
Local availability of shopping
Condition of streets
Keeping property taxes low

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* 17. Rate your overall satisfaction with these factors as they apply to Dolton? (answer all)

  Excellent Above average Average Below average Awful No opinion
Attractiveness
Bicycle access
Cleanliness of streets and sidewalks
General safety
Parking convenience
Pedestrian safety
Quality of goods available
Special events
Store hours
Traffic flow
Variety of goods available

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* 18. How old are you? (please choose 1)

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* 19. How long have you lived in Dolton? (please choose 1)

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* 20. How many people live in your household? (please choose 1)

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* 21. Choose the answer that best describes your household. (choose 1)

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* 22. If employed, where do you work? (choose 1)

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* 23. If employed, how frequently do you work from home rather than your office? (choose 1)

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* 24. How can the Village improve communication with residents? (choose all that apply)

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* 25. Please note below any additional concerns or issues you feel the Village of Dolton should address in planning for our future:

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