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Help Shape the Future of Wilson County
Importance of Planning
1.
How did you find out about this survey? Select all that apply
Friend, family member, or neighbor
Workshop or other event
Newspaper or media
Wilson County website
Utility bill or other mailing
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following options describe your connection to Wilson County? Select all that apply
I live in Wilson County
I have a job in Wilson County
I own property in Wilson County
I go to school in Wilson County
None of the above
3.
If you live in Wilson County, how long have you been here?
I do not live in Wilson County
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
More than 20 years
4.
If you live in Wilson County, do you live within the city limits or in an unincorporated part of the county?
I do not live in Wilson County
I live in the unincorporated County
I live in a town or city (please specify which municipality)
*
5.
What would you say are the
top three
most appealing characteristics of Wilson County? PICK ONLY THREE
(Required.)
Small town atmosphere
Low crime rate
Recreational opportunities
Low taxes
Rural lifestyle
Quality schools
Cost to own or rent a home
Located near jobs
Good neighborhoods
Natural beauty
Proximity to Nashville
Located near family and friends
6.
Overall, how do you rate quality of life in Wilson County?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No Opinion
7.
How do you rate Wilson County's overall quality of life compared with each of the following?
Much Better
Somewhat Better
About the Same
Somewhat Worse
Much Worse
Other Counties in Middle Tennessee
Much Better
Somewhat Better
About the Same
Somewhat Worse
Much Worse
Tennessee as a Whole
Much Better
Somewhat Better
About the Same
Somewhat Worse
Much Worse
Nation as a Whole
Much Better
Somewhat Better
About the Same
Somewhat Worse
Much Worse
8.
In thinking about Wilson County's future, how concerned are you about the following issues?
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Flooding or other Natural Disasters
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Housing Affordability
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Jobs and the Economy
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Schools and Education
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Traffic Congestion
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Garbage and Recycling
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Pollution and Environmental Quality
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Crime and Public Safety
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not concerned at all
Other (please specify)
9.
How much confidence do you have in local leaders to prepare the county for the future?
A great deal
A fair amount
Not very much
None at all
10.
How important is it to you that the county government have a formal plan to prepare for new growth and development?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Not Sure
11.
The county is about to embark on an update to its current plan. How important is it for the new plan to address the following goals?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Conserve surrounding open space and farmland
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Improve transportation options
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Expand access to parks and recreation
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Increase job opportunities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Create more retail opportunities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Protect the quality of the natural environmental
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Improve or expand public utilities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Ensure access to housing that is affordable
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Identify areas of the county for targeted growth
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Create a welcoming and inclusive community
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Preserve historic character
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Not Sure
12.
Which of the issues listed in the previous question is the most important to you?
Conserve surrounding open space and farmland
Create a welcoming and inclusive community
Create more retail opportunities
Ensure access to housing that is affordable
Expand access to parks and recreation
Identify areas of the county for targeted growth
Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development
Improve or expand public utilities
Improve transportation options
Increase job opportunities
Preserve historic character
Protect the quality of the natural environmental
13.
As you have traveled throughout Tennessee and the nation, have you come across any places that you consider to be a good representation of your vision for your community in Wilson County ?
No, not really
Yes, I think the following communities are good examples of my vision for Wilson County:
14.
What THREE words or phrases immediately come to mind when you think about the CHALLENGES ahead for Wilson County?
First word/phrase
Second word/phrase
Third word/phrase
15.
What THREE words or phrases immediately come to mind when you think about the OPPORTUNITIES ahead for Wilson County?
First word/phrase
Second word/phrase
Third word/phrase
16.
How involved were you in the development the county's current comprehensive plan (2018) or land use master plan (2006)?
I was not aware of these plans before this survey
I am aware of at least one of these plans, but had no involvement in their development
I participated in public workshops or meetings during the development of at least one of the plans
I was as a member of a formal board or committee for the development of at least one of the plans
17.
Select all the ways in which you would be willing to participate in the planning process.
I do not wish to be involved after this survey
I would be willing to receive information and updates by email
I would be willing to participate in a small focus group
I would be willing to attend community workshops or open houses
I would be willing to share opinions on social media
I would be willing to help find opportunities for planners to meet with local residents
What other ways would you like to be involved (please specify)?
18.
What is your preferred contact information for future updates?
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
