Lake Odessa Master Plan

Demographic Questions

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* 1. Please select all that apply to you:

I am a resident of the Village of Lake Odessa.

I am a property owner in the Village of Lake Odessa.

I am a business owner in the Village of Lake Odessa.

I work in the Village of Lake Odessa.

I attend an institution in the Village of Lake Odessa (e.g., church, library, etc.)

I shop or dine in the Village of Lake Odessa.

I live nearby

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* 2. If you live in Lake Odessa, how long have you lived here?

I do not live in Lake Odessa

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

21+ years

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* 3. If you live in Lake Odessa, please type the nearest intersection to your home.

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* 4. Please indicate your age range.

Under 18

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

65-74 years old

75+ years old

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* 5. In general, what do you like about Lake Odessa? (select all that apply)

Its historic downtown

The balance between urban and rural landscape

Close proximity to large employment centers such as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ionia.

Close proximity to natural features such as Lake Jordan and woodlands

Seasonal tourism

Quality housing

Good schools

Close access to state highways and major thoroughfares

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In general, what do you think needs to change from its current condition in Lake Odessa? (select all that apply)

More affordable housing options

More sidewalks and a Village-wide connected sidewalk system

More bike trails and bike paths

More parks

Newer housing (current homes are aging)

More business and entertainment opportunities

More programs for seniors

More ordinance enforcement

Less seasonal tourism and vacation rental housing

Less traffic speeding

Less traffic congestion

Aging industrial and commercial centers (too many vacant industrial and commercial sites)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Regarding sidewalks, please select the answer you think most closely aligns with your preference:

I believe sidewalks should be installed wherever none currently exist

I believe sidewalks should be installed in certain key locations, such as near Downtown

I believe sidewalks should not be required in Lake Odessa

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* 8. “What needs upgrading or addressing in your neighborhood?” (select all that apply)

Parks

Safety

Speeding

Traffic

Sidewalks

Improve Streets

Accessibility

Bike Facilities

Noise

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* 9. Do existing housing options in Lake Odessa support your community's needs to rent or purchase a home?

Yes

No, the cost is too high

No, I'd like to downsize

No, I'd like a larger house

No, the supply of available housing is too small