The Hampton Planning & Zoning Commission is in the process of beginning its update to the 10-year Plan of Conservation & Development. This Plan is important to the Town in setting new policies and regulations, making investments in open space, roads, trails, and municipal facilities. The Commission and the Town work diligently to implement the priorities of this Plan.

This update will build on the important progress of the current Plan, which included elements such as acquisition of new Town open spaces, improving the Air Line Trail, and changing regulations to allow for a broader range of housing opportunities in Hampton.

Your thoughtful responses will greatly assist the Commission in determining priorities over the next decade. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Town Planner John Guszkowski at planner@hamptonct.org

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* 1. Do you Live or Work in Hampton?

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* 2. How is the Town of Hampton doing? Please rate the Town's overall friendliness, professionalism, and approachability, as a local government (5 is "Doing Very Well" and 1 is "Not Well at All")

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* 3. What are some things that make Hampton a special place?

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* 4. What are some things that are missing in Hampton that would make it better?

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* 5. Please tap and drag the options below to rank the economic development priorities below from 1 (top priority) to 7 (lowest priority). You may also use the up and down arrows on the right to move options.

  1. No Major Changes Needed to Economic Development in Town
  2. More Retail along Route 6 (grocery, pharmacy, convenience)
  3. More Service/Office/Medical Business along Route 6
  4. More Farms and Agricultural Businesses
  5. More Home-Based Businesses Throughout Town
  6. Visitor-Based Businesses to Leverage Air Line Trail State Park, etc.
  7. Focus on Growing Existing Small Businesses

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* 6. What services do you and/or your loved ones anticipate needing over the next ten years that are currently not present in Hampton?

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* 7. Should the Town have a dedicated Economic Development Commission to promote economic development in Hampton?

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* 8. If you think more housing options are needed in Hampton, for whom do you think they are most needed? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. What types of housing should be provided in Hampton? (Check all that apply)

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* 10. In thinking about community resilience and sustainability, please rate the importance of the following as areas of focus or investment for the Town from 1 (Very Important) to 5 (Not Important At All).

  Very Important Moderately Important Neither Important Nor Unimportant (Neutral) Not Particularly Important Not Important At All
Alternative energy infrastructure (solar, EV charging stations)
Upgraded power/data infrastructure (5G, broadband, micro-grids)
Making sure Hampton's road network is safer for pedestrians and bicycles
Supporting and Expanding Local Agriculture
Discouraging new construction and public investment in flood-prone or environmentally sensitive areas
Invest in creating access and infrastructure to recreational resources (parks, ball fields)
Upgrading roads, bridges, and culverts to address increased rainstorm intensity

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* 11. Would you support the establishment of these Town policies? (Yes/No/Uncertain)

  Yes Uncertain No
Blight Ordinance
Citation and Violation Ordinance (ticketing/fines for Zoning, Wetlands, Parking, Blight violations)
Short-Term Rental Regulations (AirBnB, VRBO, etc.)
Regulations about the Keeping of Livestock (number of animals, distance to neighboring properties, etc.)
Noise or Light Nuisance Ordinance
Architectural Review Board
Historic District Commission

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* 12. Should Hampton continue to contribute funds to support State funded grant opportunities to improve its open space and recreation resources (such as the Edwards property or Little River Preserve)?

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* 13. If you answered YES to Question 12, in thinking about open space and natural resources, please tap and drag the options below to rank the following as areas of focus or investment for the Town from 1 (top priority) to 5 (lowest priority). You may also use the up and down arrows on the right to move options.

  1. Focus on forests and trails - connecting existing open space properties and inter-town connections
  2. Invest in stewardship, management, and maintenance of existing open space and trails
  3. Invest in active recreation facilities - playgrounds, athletic fields and courts
  4. Invest in passive open space - forests for habitat and hiking
  5. Invest in upgrading Air Line State Park Trail system

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* 14. Please rate your agreement with these topics (Choose one box per topic)

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral/Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
The Town should focus efforts on enhancing a more active "Town Center"
The Town should market available and undeveloped commercial land along Route 6
Increase investment in pedestrian and bicycle facilities (sidewalks, trails)
Promotion and support of Agriculture and Farm-Related Businesses
Focus less on acquiring new open space and more on maintenance and stewardship and investment of current lands
Promotion and support of Home-Based Business

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* 15. Please tap and drag the options below to rank the following services provided by the Town from 1 (most important Town service) to 6 (least important Town service). You may also use the up and down arrows on the right to move options.

  1. Hampton's Public School System
  2. Services for Seniors (Transportation Support, Future Senior Center)
  3. General Government Services (Town Clerk, Building Department, etc.)
  4. Parks and Recreation Facilities, including Trails
  5. Public Works (Road maintenance, etc.)
  6. Transfer Station

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* 16. How concerned are you about these issues relative to Hampton's future?

  Very concerned Somewhat concerned Neutral Not very concerned Not concerned at all
Climate change-related concerns like extreme temperatures, flooding, severe storms
Changing demographics/aging of the population
Aging infrastructure (Roads, bridges, municipal buildings)
Sense of place or "character" of Hampton
Overdevelopment/loss of natural resources
Pandemic and repeated public health emergencies
Slow economic growth
Changing housing and development patterns
Affordability of living in Hampton

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* 17. What is something you HOPE will happen in Hampton over the next ten years?

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* 18. What is something you are WORRIED about happening in Hampton over the next ten years?

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* 19. What is the best way to contact/reach you for future surveys or information about Hampton events?

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* 20. Would you be interested in becoming more involved with the future of Hampton (focus group, volunteering for a Board or Commission, etc.)?

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* 21. The next three questions are for demographic purposes only and will not be used to identify individual respondents. What is your age?

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* 22. Do you own or rent your home?

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* 23. What is your annual household income?

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* 24. Do you have any other comments about hopes or concerns for Hampton?