The Brandywine Creek Greenway

The Brandywine Creek Greenway is a 40-mile-long connected network of natural, recreational and cultural resources along both sides of the Brandywine Creek. It is a regional effort that functions to support local economies, transportation networks, recreational opportunities, natural resources, climate resiliency and sustainability for local communities and visitors.

The Brandywine Conservancy is working to update the goals of the Brandywine Creek Greenway to ensure that these goals support the direct needs and visions of the communities it reaches.

Your input will help us identify and implement projects that preserve, improve and expand upon community resources such as open space, natural landscape features, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the next 10 years.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please answer each question. We value your feedback and appreciate your participation in this important survey!

Please note that all of your responses are completely anonymous and will be used for statistical purposes only.

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* 1. A greenway can provide many different benefits in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Pick the top 6 characteristics you want to see in the Brandywine Creek Greenway.

Protect and expand plant and animal habitats

Enhance soil and water quality

Preserve open space and buffer the watershed from new development

Promote recreation and public use of open space

Foster outdoor education and school access to open space

Expand trail systems for walking, bicycle and equestrian

Foster the growth of vibrant local economies

Preserve productive agricultural lands

Protect scenic and cultural resources

Preserve historic structures and spaces

Develop recreational opportunities for all

Ensure equitable access to community facilities and open space

Prioritize inclusive representation and input when planning for community needs

Mitigate flooding through localized and regional solutions

Protect people, resources and infrastructure from excessive heat, pollution, flooding and the impacts of extreme weather

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* 2. What do you think should be the priorities for the greenway over the next 10 years? Select one response for each.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How important is protection of the following resources? Select one response for each.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Access to educational programming	Access to educational programming Very Important	Access to educational programming Somewhat Important	Access to educational programming Not Important
Agriculture and farmland	Agriculture and farmland Very Important	Agriculture and farmland Somewhat Important	Agriculture and farmland Not Important
Air quality	Air quality Very Important	Air quality Somewhat Important	Air quality Not Important
Bird and pollinator breeding/nesting grounds	Bird and pollinator breeding/nesting grounds Very Important	Bird and pollinator breeding/nesting grounds Somewhat Important	Bird and pollinator breeding/nesting grounds Not Important
Diverse cultural backgrounds	Diverse cultural backgrounds Very Important	Diverse cultural backgrounds Somewhat Important	Diverse cultural backgrounds Not Important
Ground water supply and surface water quality	Ground water supply and surface water quality Very Important	Ground water supply and surface water quality Somewhat Important	Ground water supply and surface water quality Not Important
High quality forests/woodlands	High quality forests/woodlands Very Important	High quality forests/woodlands Somewhat Important	High quality forests/woodlands Not Important
Historic structures, sites and heritage	Historic structures, sites and heritage Very Important	Historic structures, sites and heritage Somewhat Important	Historic structures, sites and heritage Not Important
Interconnected plant/wildlife habitats	Interconnected plant/wildlife habitats Very Important	Interconnected plant/wildlife habitats Somewhat Important	Interconnected plant/wildlife habitats Not Important
Scenic views	Scenic views Very Important	Scenic views Somewhat Important	Scenic views Not Important
Walkable downtowns	Walkable downtowns Very Important	Walkable downtowns Somewhat Important	Walkable downtowns Not Important
Wetlands and stream corridors	Wetlands and stream corridors Very Important	Wetlands and stream corridors Somewhat Important	Wetlands and stream corridors Not Important
Regional and local trails for recreation and transportation	Regional and local trails for recreation and transportation Very Important	Regional and local trails for recreation and transportation Somewhat Important	Regional and local trails for recreation and transportation Not Important
Thriving local economies	Thriving local economies Very Important	Thriving local economies Somewhat Important	Thriving local economies Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following environmental practices should be promoted in the Greenway?

Alternative energy sources (solar, wind, etc.)

Composting

Community gardens

Carbon sequestration

Enhanced stream and pond buffers

Pollinator habitat and native plants

Green stormwater infrastructure (porous pavement, rain gardens, etc.)

Habitat management

Invasive species management

Managed low/no mow areas

Recycling

Reforestation

Agricultural Best Management Practices (cover cropping, soil management, nutrient cycling)

Tree preservation

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What experiences are you or members of your household looking for when visiting parks and recreation areas? Select all that apply.

Bike riding

Bird watching

Enjoying time with family/friends

Exercising dog

Experiencing nature/spending time outdoors

Fishing

Horseback riding

Organized sports activities (youth and adults)

Picnicking

Playground/tot lot

Relaxation

Self-directed athletic court/field use

Special events/festivals

Swimming and wading

Volunteering

Walking, running, jogging on trails/fitness and wellness

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How do you prefer to access parks, trails and other local amenities? Select one response.

Bike

Bus

* 12. Does heat index, sun exposure, extreme cold or air quality play a role in where and how you choose to recreate?

Not at all

Sometimes

Always

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* 13. How do you prefer to hear about different events, project updates, volunteer opportunities, locations and events? Select preferred method

Bulletin board flyers

Regional brochures

Do not hear about them

Email/text blast

Municipal newsletter

Municipal website

Newspaper

School sends home information

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Additional comments? Please use this space for any additional comments you may have regarding parks and trails, recreation, open space, transportation, sustainability, and the preservation of historic, cultural and environmental resources within the Brandywine Creek Greenway.

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* 15. There are just a few more questions. Please remember that all of your responses are completely anonymous and will be used for statistical purposes only.

Are you a resident of a municipality within the Brandywine Creek Greenway?

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Middle Eastern or North African

White

Prefer not to say

Prefer to describe:

None of the above

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* 20. Optional: Provide your email address to sign up for the Brandywine Creek Greenway Newsletter to receive updates from Greenway projects and future public input opportunities.

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority
Accessibility of parks and recreation facilities for persons with disabilities	Accessibility of parks and recreation facilities for persons with disabilities High Priority	Accessibility of parks and recreation facilities for persons with disabilities Medium Priority	Accessibility of parks and recreation facilities for persons with disabilities Low Priority
Acquire land for future parks and preserves	Acquire land for future parks and preserves High Priority	Acquire land for future parks and preserves Medium Priority	Acquire land for future parks and preserves Low Priority
Add recreation facilities to existing parks	Add recreation facilities to existing parks High Priority	Add recreation facilities to existing parks Medium Priority	Add recreation facilities to existing parks Low Priority
Conserve open space	Conserve open space High Priority	Conserve open space Medium Priority	Conserve open space Low Priority
Develop walking/biking connections between schools/parks/neighborhoods	Develop walking/biking connections between schools/parks/neighborhoods High Priority	Develop walking/biking connections between schools/parks/neighborhoods Medium Priority	Develop walking/biking connections between schools/parks/neighborhoods Low Priority
Develop longer distance walking/biking trails	Develop longer distance walking/biking trails High Priority	Develop longer distance walking/biking trails Medium Priority	Develop longer distance walking/biking trails Low Priority
Enhance natural areas	Enhance natural areas High Priority	Enhance natural areas Medium Priority	Enhance natural areas Low Priority
Expand recreation programs and special events	Expand recreation programs and special events High Priority	Expand recreation programs and special events Medium Priority	Expand recreation programs and special events Low Priority
Mitigate flooding impacts	Mitigate flooding impacts High Priority	Mitigate flooding impacts Medium Priority	Mitigate flooding impacts Low Priority
Improve promotion of parks and recreation areas and programs	Improve promotion of parks and recreation areas and programs High Priority	Improve promotion of parks and recreation areas and programs Medium Priority	Improve promotion of parks and recreation areas and programs Low Priority
Improve walkability in commercial areas	Improve walkability in commercial areas High Priority	Improve walkability in commercial areas Medium Priority	Improve walkability in commercial areas Low Priority
Improve water quality	Improve water quality High Priority	Improve water quality Medium Priority	Improve water quality Low Priority
Interpret local history	Interpret local history High Priority	Interpret local history Medium Priority	Interpret local history Low Priority
Provide access to creeks and streams	Provide access to creeks and streams High Priority	Provide access to creeks and streams Medium Priority	Provide access to creeks and streams Low Priority
Promote local businesses, farm stands and other community based organizations	Promote local businesses, farm stands and other community based organizations High Priority	Promote local businesses, farm stands and other community based organizations Medium Priority	Promote local businesses, farm stands and other community based organizations Low Priority
Promote nature based solutions to decrease stormwater and impacts from extreme weather	Promote nature based solutions to decrease stormwater and impacts from extreme weather High Priority	Promote nature based solutions to decrease stormwater and impacts from extreme weather Medium Priority	Promote nature based solutions to decrease stormwater and impacts from extreme weather Low Priority
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet county, state and federal standards	Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet county, state and federal standards High Priority	Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet county, state and federal standards Medium Priority	Reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet county, state and federal standards Low Priority
Support community resources	Support community resources High Priority	Support community resources Medium Priority	Support community resources Low Priority

The Brandywine Creek Greenway

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* 1. A greenway can provide many different benefits in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Pick the top 6 characteristics you want to see in the Brandywine Creek Greenway.

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* 2. What do you think should be the priorities for the greenway over the next 10 years? Select one response for each.

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* 3. How important is protection of the following resources? Select one response for each.

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* 4. Which of the following environmental practices should be promoted in the Greenway?

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* 5. What experiences are you or members of your household looking for when visiting parks and recreation areas? Select all that apply.

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* 6. How do you prefer to access parks, trails and other local amenities? Select one response.

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* 7. Do you feel welcome at all public parks and trails?

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* 8. Are you able to access all of the features of a park or trail that you desire?

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* 9. Do you often see other people from your community in the parks and trails that you visit?

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* 10. Do you find events and activities offered at parks and trails that align with your interests?

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* 11. How concerned are you that impacts from extreme weather (flooding, power outages, extreme heat, drought etc.) will impact your ability to get to work, have a safe and comfortable home, access drinking water or enjoy your favorite outdoor activities?

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* 12. Does heat index, sun exposure, extreme cold or air quality play a role in where and how you choose to recreate?

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* 13. How do you prefer to hear about different events, project updates, volunteer opportunities, locations and events? Select preferred method

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* 14. Additional comments? Please use this space for any additional comments you may have regarding parks and trails, recreation, open space, transportation, sustainability, and the preservation of historic, cultural and environmental resources within the Brandywine Creek Greenway.

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* 15. There are just a few more questions. Please remember that all of your responses are completely anonymous and will be used for statistical purposes only. Are you a resident of a municipality within the Brandywine Creek Greenway?

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* 16. Do you work in a municipality within the Brandywine Creek Greenway?

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* 17. What is your age group?

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* 18. Are any of the following represented in your household? Select all that apply.

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* 19. Which best describes your race/ethnicity? Check all that apply.

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* 20. Optional: Provide your email address to sign up for the Brandywine Creek Greenway Newsletter to receive updates from Greenway projects and future public input opportunities.

* 15. There are just a few more questions. Please remember that all of your responses are completely anonymous and will be used for statistical purposes only.

Are you a resident of a municipality within the Brandywine Creek Greenway?