Community Engagement Survey

Thank you for taking 10-15 minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback is essential in creating an updated Heights Neighborhood Plan that reflects the needs and values of the community.

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* 1. In a sentence, please describe your vision for the Heights over the next 20 years.

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* 2. Which types of residential growth does the Heights need? (Select all that apply)

Single family homes

Townhomes

Condominiums

Duplexes, Triplexes, Quadplexes

Larger apartment buildings

Accessory dwelling units (i.e. granny flats, guest houses, etc. that are often used to generate rental income etc.)

Residential growth is not needed in the Heights

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Where should residential growth occur in the Heights area? (Select all locations that you think make sense for the Heights)

Mixed into existing development areas (infill) or redevelopment

Concentrated around Main Street

Concentrated around other development centers / nodes

West of the Heights

Northwest of the Heights

Northeast of the Heights

Growth is not needed in the Heights

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What neighborhood characteristics are most important to you? (Select all that are most important to you)

Natural / landscape aesthetics

Architectural design

Uniformity of housing types, densities, unit sizes, etc.

Variety of housing types, densities, unit sizes, etc.

Affordability / housing cost

Mixed use development (mix of commercial and residential uses)

Proximity to work / school

Walkable neighborhoods (i.e. sidewalks, trees, street lights, etc.)

Ability to get around via transit, walking, biking, etc.

Convenient vehicular access

Access to recreation and open space

Safety and crime statistics of the neighborhood

Privacy and quiet

Potential for social interaction with neighbors

Other (please specify)

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* 5. When it comes to getting around the Heights and visiting your preferred destinations, what types of access would be most helpful to you? (Use the arrows to rank the options below with the item at the top being the most helpful and the one at the bottom being the least helpful)

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* 6. Additional comments about housing and land use in the Heights:

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* 7. Which types of commercial and economic growth does the Heights need? (Select all that you think are most important)

Offices for businesses / other organizations

Large retailers (such as national chains)

Small and/or locally owned businesses

Restaurants

Entertainment (arts, culture, activities for families, nightlife, etc)

Technology / other light industrial

Manufacturing / other heavy industrial

Transportation (traffic operations, connectivity, pedestrian and bicycle access)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Where should commercial and economic growth occur in the Heights area? (Select all locations that you think make sense for the Heights)

Mixed into existing development areas (infill) or redevelopment

Concentrated around Main Street

Concentrated around other development centers / nodes

West of the Heights

Northwest of the Heights

Northeast of the Heights

Commercial / other economic growth is not needed in the Heights

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* 9. What factors are most important for revitalizing Main Street and/or other commercial areas in the Heights? (Select all that you think are most important)

Public transit access

Access for walking, biking, etc.

Parking for vehicles

Improving aesthetics (i.e., greenery, signage, landscaping, etc.)

Improving safety

Special events

Mixed use development / nearby residential opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Additional comments about economic development in the Heights:

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* 11. Do you walk, bike, or use other non-motorized transportation modes?

Yes, regularly

Yes, but improvements are needed (such as access / connectivity, types of facilities, maintenance, etc)

No, but I would if improvements were made

No, I use other transportation and am unlikely to use non-motorized modes

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you use MET Transit?

Yes

No (please tell us why)

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* 13. If you could change one thing about MET Transit, what would it be?

Increased frequency or connectivity to other areas of the Heights

Increased frequency for connecting from the Heights to Downtown

A rapid connection from the Heights to the West End

The addition of a Heights Transfer Center

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Please rank the most significant transportation issues currently impacting the Heights (Use the arrows to rank the options below with the item at the top being the most helpful and the one at the bottom being the least helpful):

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* 15. Additional comments about transportation in the Heights:

This next set of questions relates to infrastructure, public safety, community facilities, and parks/recreation in the Heights. Select whether you "Agree" or "Disagree" for each option listed. If you have no experience with one of the items below, or don't have strong opinions one way or the other, select "No Opinion / NA"

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* 16. INFRASTRUCTURE: The Heights is adequately served by:

	Strongly Agree	Moderately Agree	Moderately Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion / NA
Sewer services	Sewer services Strongly Agree	Sewer services Moderately Agree	Sewer services Moderately Disagree	Sewer services Strongly Disagree	Sewer services No Opinion / NA
Water services	Water services Strongly Agree	Water services Moderately Agree	Water services Moderately Disagree	Water services Strongly Disagree	Water services No Opinion / NA
Stormwater drainage and management	Stormwater drainage and management Strongly Agree	Stormwater drainage and management Moderately Agree	Stormwater drainage and management Moderately Disagree	Stormwater drainage and management Strongly Disagree	Stormwater drainage and management No Opinion / NA
Trash and recycling services	Trash and recycling services Strongly Agree	Trash and recycling services Moderately Agree	Trash and recycling services Moderately Disagree	Trash and recycling services Strongly Disagree	Trash and recycling services No Opinion / NA

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* 17. PUBLIC SAFETY: Currently, the Heights is adequately served by:

	Strongly Agree	Moderately Agree	Moderately Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion / NA
Police/Law Enforcement	Police/Law Enforcement Strongly Agree	Police/Law Enforcement Moderately Agree	Police/Law Enforcement Moderately Disagree	Police/Law Enforcement Strongly Disagree	Police/Law Enforcement No Opinion / NA
Fire Department	Fire Department Strongly Agree	Fire Department Moderately Agree	Fire Department Moderately Disagree	Fire Department Strongly Disagree	Fire Department No Opinion / NA
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Strongly Agree	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Moderately Agree	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Moderately Disagree	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Strongly Disagree	Emergency Medical Services (EMS) No Opinion / NA
Healthcare Facilities	Healthcare Facilities Strongly Agree	Healthcare Facilities Moderately Agree	Healthcare Facilities Moderately Disagree	Healthcare Facilities Strongly Disagree	Healthcare Facilities No Opinion / NA

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* 18. PUBLIC SAFETY: The Heights is a safe area of Billings

Strongly Agree

Moderately Agree

Moderately Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Opinion / NA

Strongly Agree

Moderately Agree

Moderately Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Opinion / NA

In a few words, please explain your answer

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* 19. COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Currently, the Heights is adequately served by:

	Strongly Agree	Moderately Agree	Moderately Disagree	Strongly Disagree	No Opinion / NA
Schools	Schools Strongly Agree	Schools Moderately Agree	Schools Moderately Disagree	Schools Strongly Disagree	Schools No Opinion / NA
Youth services	Youth services Strongly Agree	Youth services Moderately Agree	Youth services Moderately Disagree	Youth services Strongly Disagree	Youth services No Opinion / NA
Senior services	Senior services Strongly Agree	Senior services Moderately Agree	Senior services Moderately Disagree	Senior services Strongly Disagree	Senior services No Opinion / NA
Billings Public Library	Billings Public Library Strongly Agree	Billings Public Library Moderately Agree	Billings Public Library Moderately Disagree	Billings Public Library Strongly Disagree	Billings Public Library No Opinion / NA
Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages	Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages Strongly Agree	Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages Moderately Agree	Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages Moderately Disagree	Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages Strongly Disagree	Community centers / facilities and programs for all ages No Opinion / NA
Parks / outdoor recreation	Parks / outdoor recreation Strongly Agree	Parks / outdoor recreation Moderately Agree	Parks / outdoor recreation Moderately Disagree	Parks / outdoor recreation Strongly Disagree	Parks / outdoor recreation No Opinion / NA

Additional Comments

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* 20. PARKS & RECREATION: Which facilities are most needed at parks in the Heights? (Select all that are important to you)

Passive green spaces

Trails

Athletic fields and courts

Swimming pools

Playground equipment

Multi-purpose indoor facilities (i.e., events, meetings, etc)

Picnic facilities

Golf facilities

Nature observation

Equestrian facilities

Outdoor gathering spaces (i.e., amphitheater)

Community gardens

Pet-friendly spaces

Other (please specify)

Tell us a little about you! The questions below are optional and voluntary. Their purpose is to help us better understand the current demographics in the Heights and why people choose to live and/or work there.

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* 21. Do you live in the Heights?

Yes, I live in the Heights and own my home

Yes, I live in the Heights and rent my home

No, but I used to live in the Heights

No, but I would like to live in the Heights in the future

I have never lived in the Heights and am unlikely to

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Why do you live in the Heights? Or, why not?

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* 23. How long have you lived in the Heights area?

I do not live in the Heights

Less than one year

1 – 5 years

6 – 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 24. Do you work in the Heights?

Yes

No, but I used to work in the Heights

No, but I would like to work in the Heights

I have never worked in the Heights and am unlikely to

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Why do you work in the Heights? Or, why not?

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* 26. What age group do you belong to?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+