Imagine Waukee Community Survey Please take the time to complete the Imagine Waukee Community Survey. The City of Waukee is updating its Comprehensive Plan, looking to the future as far out as 2040. Due to record-breaking growth and development in recent years, the time has come to update the community’s vision. The Comprehensive Plan 2040 will act as a strategic map to help reach Waukee's greatest potential. Comprehensive planning is an important tool for cities to guide future development of land to ensure a safe, pleasant and economical environment for residential, commercial industrial, and public activities. Question Title * 1. What are the three most important reasons you and your family choose to live, work, and/or attend school in Waukee? (choose three) Proximity to the Des Moines metro area Quality of schools Low crime rate Location near family and friends Cost of housing Quality of local neighborhoods Proximity to employment Appearance of homes and neighborhoods Recreational opportunities Natural beauty of the area Municipal services (police, parks, water, sewer) Community services Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Overall, how would you rate the quality of life in Waukee? Poor Fair Good Excellent Poor Fair Good Excellent Question Title * 3. Please indicate four changes you think would have the greatest impact on improving the quality of life in Waukee? (choose four) Increase diversity of housing types Improve public transit Improve community services Increase housing affordability Decrease crime rate Provide more post-secondary educational opportunities Improve quality of housing Improve K-12 education Improve utility services Improve trails and sidewalks Improve recreational / parks facilities Improve road infrastructure Increase employment opportunities Decrease taxes and fees Expand retail shopping options Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. The City maintains a wide array of public facilities and infrastructure with a limited budget. How would you like the City to prioritize maintenance and construction investments? (choose your top 3) Major streets Neighborhood streets Sidewalks Parks Public water supply Bike routes and trails Community center City Hall / police department Sewers Stormwater management Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. The City provides a wide array of services with a limited budget. How would you like the City to prioritize spending for the following city services? Roads and streets General city-wide clean-up and upkeep Economic development Emergency services Parks and recreational programs Water and sewer utilities Inspections (building, code enforcement) Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How would you rate the following aspects of the City of Waukee? Poor Fair Good Excellent Access to parks Access to parks Poor Access to parks Fair Access to parks Good Access to parks Excellent Signage control (size and location of signs) Signage control (size and location of signs) Poor Signage control (size and location of signs) Fair Signage control (size and location of signs) Good Signage control (size and location of signs) Excellent Aesthetic design of new development Aesthetic design of new development Poor Aesthetic design of new development Fair Aesthetic design of new development Good Aesthetic design of new development Excellent Noise control Noise control Poor Noise control Fair Noise control Good Noise control Excellent Lighting control Lighting control Poor Lighting control Fair Lighting control Good Lighting control Excellent Property upkeep / cleanliness Property upkeep / cleanliness Poor Property upkeep / cleanliness Fair Property upkeep / cleanliness Good Property upkeep / cleanliness Excellent Number of street trees Number of street trees Poor Number of street trees Fair Number of street trees Good Number of street trees Excellent Question Title * 7. Please indicate four types of parks / recreational amenities you would like to see expanded or improved in Waukee, either by the City or by the private sector (Choose four) Playgrounds and playground equipment Bike trails Picnic areas Swimming pools or splash parks (indoor) Swimming pools or splash parks (outdoor) Weightlifting and fitness centers Baseball / softball diamonds Golf courses Soccer / football fields Tennis courts (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc / Frisbee golf courses Basketball courts (indoor) Skate parks (outdoor) Tennis courts (indoor) Skate parks (indoor) Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Please share your opinion about the supply of various housing types in the city. Have too much Have enough Need more Not Sure Duplexes Duplexes Have too much Duplexes Have enough Duplexes Need more Duplexes Not Sure Mobile home parks Mobile home parks Have too much Mobile home parks Have enough Mobile home parks Need more Mobile home parks Not Sure Apartments Apartments Have too much Apartments Have enough Apartments Need more Apartments Not Sure Townhomes and condominiums Townhomes and condominiums Have too much Townhomes and condominiums Have enough Townhomes and condominiums Need more Townhomes and condominiums Not Sure Starter homes Starter homes Have too much Starter homes Have enough Starter homes Need more Starter homes Not Sure Higher end homes Higher end homes Have too much Higher end homes Have enough Higher end homes Need more Higher end homes Not Sure Affordable housing Affordable housing Have too much Affordable housing Have enough Affordable housing Need more Affordable housing Not Sure Single family housing Single family housing Have too much Single family housing Have enough Single family housing Need more Single family housing Not Sure Assisted living facilities Assisted living facilities Have too much Assisted living facilities Have enough Assisted living facilities Need more Assisted living facilities Not Sure Senior living units Senior living units Have too much Senior living units Have enough Senior living units Need more Senior living units Not Sure Question Title * 9. Which of the following aspects of housing is most important to improve in the City of Waukee? Housing type Housing cost Housing quality I don’t know Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Please share your opinion about the supply of retail options in the City Have too many Have enough Need more Not sure Big box stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) Big box stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) Have too many Big box stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) Have enough Big box stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) Need more Big box stores (Walmart, Target, etc.) Not sure Fast food restaurants Fast food restaurants Have too many Fast food restaurants Have enough Fast food restaurants Need more Fast food restaurants Not sure Gift stores / small retail stores Gift stores / small retail stores Have too many Gift stores / small retail stores Have enough Gift stores / small retail stores Need more Gift stores / small retail stores Not sure Entertainment Entertainment Have too many Entertainment Have enough Entertainment Need more Entertainment Not sure Sit down restaurants Sit down restaurants Have too many Sit down restaurants Have enough Sit down restaurants Need more Sit down restaurants Not sure Question Title * 11. How do you see Waukee in 20 years? A growing community retaining its small town flavor A significant suburb with a growing employment base A slower growing community holding on to its small town perspective A commuter town to the rest of the Des Moines metropolitan area Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. The following is my current age range Under 18 18 – 24 25 – 34 35 – 54 55 – 65 Over 65 Question Title * 13. Please describe the current living situation in your household Single adult Two adults, no kids Single parent with kid(s) Two parents with kid(s) Multiple persons, no kids Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What part of town do you live in? North of Hickman Road Between Hickman Road and Westown Parkway To the south of Westown Parkway Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. How long have you lived in Waukee? 0 – 5 years 6 – 10 years 11 – 15 years 16 – 20 years More than 20 years Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. 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