New Kent 2045 Comprehensive Plan Survey

Your Voice Matters!

Join your fellow New Kent County citizens by participating in New Kent 2045, a process to update the County’s long-range comprehensive plan for the year 2045! This effort is an extension of the County's Envision New Kent Strategic Plan, adopted in 2021.

The County has launched the first phase of community engagement, and we need your input on what New Kent County should be like in the future and how we plan for your vision of the County’s future.

Together, your voices will help inform the New Kent 2045 Comprehensive Plan – your voice matters!

TAKE THE SURVEY:

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* 1. What are the three biggest strengths of New Kent County, in your opinion?

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* 2. What are New Kent County’s three biggest weaknesses, in your opinion?

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* 3. What do you see as New Kent County’s most important priorities over the next 20 years? Please rank the following list from 1 to 10 (1 being highest priority and 10 being lowest priority)

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* 4. What does rural mean to you? (choose all that apply)

Commercial crop farming

Widely spaced homes on large lots

Forestry as a business

Wineries

Agritourism, such as horse tourism, corn mazes, and fruit picking

Small or hobby farms

Conserved lands like state parks

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are your biggest concerns as New Kent County continues to grow? Please rank the following list from 1 to 12 (1 being highest concern and 12 being lowest concern)

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* 6. What transportation issues or improvements in the County do you feel are necessary to plan for the future? (choose all that apply)

Congestion or safety improvements on I-64

Sidewalks and pedestrian connections in built-up areas

Upgrades to small rural roads

Congestion or safety improvements on other major routes

Public transit within the County or connecting New Kent to regional destinations

Bicycle routes or improvements

Trails for recreational walking or bicycling

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How positive an image do you think people in the surrounding region have of New Kent County?

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Negative

Why?

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* 8. In your opinion, is New Kent County growing . . .

Much too fast?

Too fast?

At an appropriate rate?

Too slowly?

Much too slowly?

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* 9. Where do you feel future growth in New Kent County should occur? (choose all that apply)

County’s west end, generally

County’s east end, generally

Along Interstate 64

In the County’s designated village areas (Bottoms Bridge, Courthouse, Eltham, and Providence Forge)

In or near the County’s existing PUDs (Farms of New Kent, Brickshire/Royal New Kent, Patriot’s Landing, Rock Creek Villas)

Any location

I do not support growth in any location

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How do you feel about the current distribution of the various land uses that are present in New Kent County?

Residential: Too much

Residential: About right

Residential: Not enough

Retail (shopping): Too much

Retail (shopping): About right

Retail (shopping): Not enough

Office: Too much

Office: About right

Office: Not enough

Industrial: Too much

Industrial: About right

Industrial: Not enough

Agriculture / forestry: Too much

Agriculture / forestry: About right

Agriculture / forestry: Not enough

Environmental Conservation (wildlife management areas, etc.): Too Much

Environmental Conservation (wildlife management areas, etc.): About right

Environmental Conservation (wildlife management areas, etc.): Not enough

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* 11. What type of growth or development do you feel is appropriate for New Kent County’s future? (choose all that apply)

Mainly lower-density residential development

Mainly higher-density residential development like town houses or apartments

Retail and services to serve existing residents

Employment uses like office or industrial

Agriculture / Forestry

A balanced mix of residential and commercial

A mix of business uses but minimal residential

I do not support growth of any kind

Other (please specify)

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS:

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* 12. What is your home residence zip code?

23011 - Barhamsville

23124 - New Kent

23140 - Providence Forge

23089 - Lanexa

23181 - West Point / Eltham

23141 – Quinton

Other (please specify)

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* 13. How long have you lived in New Kent County?

Less than 5 years

5 - 10 years

10 - 20 years

20 - 30 years

30+ years

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* 14. Did you move to New Kent from . . .

A city or urban area?

A suburban area outside of New Kent?

A rural area outside of New Kent?

Now applicable; I have always lived in New Kent

I do not currently live in New Kent

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* 15. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

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* 17. What is your annual household income?

Under $25,000

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

Greater than $200,000

Prefer not to answer

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* 18. What is your ethnicity?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. What is your employment status?

Work from home in New Kent County

Work outside the home but within New Kent County

Work outside of New Kent County in the Richmond area

Work outside of New Kent County in the Williamsburg / Hampton Roads area

Work outside of New Kent County in another area

Retired or do not work

Prefer not to answer

New Kent 2045 Comprehensive Plan Survey

Your Voice Matters!

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* 1. What are the three biggest strengths of New Kent County, in your opinion?

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* 2. What are New Kent County’s three biggest weaknesses, in your opinion?

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* 3. What do you see as New Kent County’s most important priorities over the next 20 years? Please rank the following list from 1 to 10 (1 being highest priority and 10 being lowest priority)

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* 4. What does rural mean to you? (choose all that apply)

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* 5. What are your biggest concerns as New Kent County continues to grow? Please rank the following list from 1 to 12 (1 being highest concern and 12 being lowest concern)

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* 6. What transportation issues or improvements in the County do you feel are necessary to plan for the future? (choose all that apply)

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* 7. How positive an image do you think people in the surrounding region have of New Kent County?

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* 8. In your opinion, is New Kent County growing . . .

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* 9. Where do you feel future growth in New Kent County should occur? (choose all that apply)

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* 10. How do you feel about the current distribution of the various land uses that are present in New Kent County?

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* 11. What type of growth or development do you feel is appropriate for New Kent County’s future? (choose all that apply)

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* 12. What is your home residence zip code?

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* 13. How long have you lived in New Kent County?

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* 14. Did you move to New Kent from . . .

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. What is your gender?

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* 17. What is your annual household income?

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* 18. What is your ethnicity?

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* 19. What is your employment status?

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* 20. Use this space to give any additional input on the Comprehensive Plan and New Kent County’s future: