Dearborn County along with the City of Greendale and Town of Dillsboro have been selected as a finalist region for the Stellar Pathways program! Join us to develop a strategic investment plan for the region that will focus on community and economic development, local and regional partnerships, and sustainable solutions. We need your input to help guide plan recommendations. Thank you in advance for investing your time to complete this survey!
The plan region includes the City of Greendale, Town of Dillsboro, and the unincorporated areas of Dearborn County.
Visit https://1dearborn.org/stellar to learn more about this project!

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* 1. Which statement below best describes your connection to Dearborn County?

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* 2. If you live in the county, which city or town do you live in?

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* 3. What is your age?

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* 4. Please rate the following features of the county. (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor, Very Poor, Unsure).

  Excellent Good Average Poor Very Poor Unsure
Cost of Living
Housing Options
Quality of Housing
Public Education
Access to Utilities
Access to Childcare
Access to Broadband
Community Health
Family-Friendly and Supportive
Age-in-Place Friendly
Arts and Culture
Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Bike and Pedestrian Trails
Dining and Shopping Options
Entertainment Options
Youth Activities and Engagement
Workforce Development and Skills Training
Job Opportunities
Supportive of Small Business
Innovation and Creativity
Community Leadership

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* 5. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following section of the vision statement. (Strong Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)
Dearborn County’s location in the greater Cincinnati market gives our community the unique opportunity to grow and prosper as The Gateway to Southeast Indiana. Our vision is to capitalize on this opportunity by investing in our core assets, including our location, our outdoor recreation amenities, and our community charm to improve our quality of place and economic prosperity. Our investments will include:

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* 6. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following section of the vision statement. (Strong Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)
Location: Our location serves as a Gateway to welcome visitors and residents. We will promote investment at our I-74 interchanges and support ongoing infill and redevelopment at the I-275/US 50 interchange and encourage reinvestment in Dillsboro in western Dearborn County.

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* 7. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following section of the vision statement. (Strong Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)
Outdoor Recreation: Our region is defined by our unique landscapes, rivers as natural assets, and outdoor recreation. We will invest in river-oriented amenities, trails, parks, and related attractions.

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* 8. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following section of the vision statement. (Strong Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)
Community Charm: Our vibrant river cities and peaceful rural towns offer outstanding places to live. We will invest in placemaking and preservation within our downtowns to enhance our communities.

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* 9. Do you have any additional comments about the vision statement?
Vision Statement:
Dearborn County’s location in the greater Cincinnati market gives our community the unique opportunity to grow and prosper as The Gateway to Southeast Indiana. Our vision is to capitalize on this opportunity by investing in our core assets, including our location, our outdoor recreation amenities, and our community charm to improve our quality of place and economic prosperity. Our investments will include:
Location: Our location serves as a Gateway to welcome visitors and residents. We will promote investment at our I-74 interchanges and support ongoing infill and redevelopment at the I-275/US 50 interchange and encourage reinvestment in Dillsboro in western Dearborn County.
Outdoor Recreation: Our region is defined by our unique landscapes, rivers as natural assets, and outdoor recreation. We will invest in river-oriented amenities, trails, parks, and related attractions.
Community Charm: Our vibrant river cities and peaceful rural towns offer outstanding places to live. We will invest in placemaking and preservation within our downtowns to enhance our communities.

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* 10. The following economic drivers are the shared, county-wide priorities for Dearborn County as determined by the One Dearborn County Regional Economic Development Plan (2019) process. Please rank each driver in order of priority for investment.

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* 11. Are there other economic driver priorities that the County should consider?

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* 12. What are the County’s greatest strengths or assets?

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* 13. What is the most significant constraint or challenge limiting the ability of the County to grow and flourish?

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* 14. If you had to name one element that is missing to help the County thrive, what would you list?

Thank you for your input!

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