Help Shape the Future of Rutherford County Survey

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* 1. How did you find out about this survey? Select all that apply

Workshop or other event

Friend, family member, or neighbor

Newspaper or media

PlanRutherford.org website

Utility bill or other mailing

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following options describe your connection to Rutherford County? Select all that apply

I live in Rutherford County

I have a job in Rutherford County

I own property in Rutherford County

I go to school in Rutherford County

None of the above

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* 3. If you live in Rutherford County, how long have you been here?

I do not live in Rutherford County

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

More than 20 years

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* 4. If you live in Rutherford County, do you live within the city limits or in an unincorporated part of the County?

I do not live in Rutherford County

I live in the unincorporated County

I live in a town or city (please specify which municipality)

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* 5. What would you say are the top three most appealing characteristics of Rutherford County? PICK ONLY THREE

Located near jobs

Located near family and friends

Small town atmosphere

Rural lifestyle

Natural beauty

Recreational opportunities

Quality schools

Low crime rate

Low taxes

Proximity to Nashville

Cost to own or rent a home

Good neighborhoods

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* 6. Overall, how do you rate quality of life in Rutherford County?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

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* 7. How do you rate Rutherford County's overall quality of life compared with each of the following?

	Much Better	Somewhat Better	About the Same	Somewhat Worse	Much Worse
Other Counties in Middle Tennessee	Other Counties in Middle Tennessee Much Better	Other Counties in Middle Tennessee Somewhat Better	Other Counties in Middle Tennessee About the Same	Other Counties in Middle Tennessee Somewhat Worse	Other Counties in Middle Tennessee Much Worse
Tennessee as a Whole	Tennessee as a Whole Much Better	Tennessee as a Whole Somewhat Better	Tennessee as a Whole About the Same	Tennessee as a Whole Somewhat Worse	Tennessee as a Whole Much Worse
Nation as a Whole	Nation as a Whole Much Better	Nation as a Whole Somewhat Better	Nation as a Whole About the Same	Nation as a Whole Somewhat Worse	Nation as a Whole Much Worse

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* 8. In thinking about Rutherford County's future, how concerned are you about the following issues?

	Very concerned	Somewhat concerned	Not very concerned	Not concerned at all
Flooding or other Natural Disasters	Flooding or other Natural Disasters Very concerned	Flooding or other Natural Disasters Somewhat concerned	Flooding or other Natural Disasters Not very concerned	Flooding or other Natural Disasters Not concerned at all
Jobs and the Economy	Jobs and the Economy Very concerned	Jobs and the Economy Somewhat concerned	Jobs and the Economy Not very concerned	Jobs and the Economy Not concerned at all
Garbage and Recycling	Garbage and Recycling Very concerned	Garbage and Recycling Somewhat concerned	Garbage and Recycling Not very concerned	Garbage and Recycling Not concerned at all
Crime and Public Safety	Crime and Public Safety Very concerned	Crime and Public Safety Somewhat concerned	Crime and Public Safety Not very concerned	Crime and Public Safety Not concerned at all
Pollution and Environmental Quality	Pollution and Environmental Quality Very concerned	Pollution and Environmental Quality Somewhat concerned	Pollution and Environmental Quality Not very concerned	Pollution and Environmental Quality Not concerned at all
Housing Affordability	Housing Affordability Very concerned	Housing Affordability Somewhat concerned	Housing Affordability Not very concerned	Housing Affordability Not concerned at all
Schools and Education	Schools and Education Very concerned	Schools and Education Somewhat concerned	Schools and Education Not very concerned	Schools and Education Not concerned at all
Traffic Congestion	Traffic Congestion Very concerned	Traffic Congestion Somewhat concerned	Traffic Congestion Not very concerned	Traffic Congestion Not concerned at all

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How much confidence do you have in local leaders to prepare the county for the future?

A great deal

A fair amount

Not very much

None at all

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* 10. How important is it to you that the county government have a formal plan to prepare for new growth and development?

Very important

Somewhat important

Not important

Not Sure

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* 11. The county is about to embark on a major update to its current plan. How important is it for the new plan to address the following goals?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Not Sure
Preserve historic character	Preserve historic character Very Important	Preserve historic character Somewhat Important	Preserve historic character Not Important	Preserve historic character Not Sure
Improve or expand public utilities	Improve or expand public utilities Very Important	Improve or expand public utilities Somewhat Important	Improve or expand public utilities Not Important	Improve or expand public utilities Not Sure
Create a welcoming and inclusive community	Create a welcoming and inclusive community Very Important	Create a welcoming and inclusive community Somewhat Important	Create a welcoming and inclusive community Not Important	Create a welcoming and inclusive community Not Sure
Increase job opportunities	Increase job opportunities Very Important	Increase job opportunities Somewhat Important	Increase job opportunities Not Important	Increase job opportunities Not Sure
Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development	Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development Very Important	Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development Somewhat Important	Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development Not Important	Implement standards for the aesthetic design of development Not Sure
Expand access to parks and recreation	Expand access to parks and recreation Very Important	Expand access to parks and recreation Somewhat Important	Expand access to parks and recreation Not Important	Expand access to parks and recreation Not Sure
Conserve surrounding open space and farmland	Conserve surrounding open space and farmland Very Important	Conserve surrounding open space and farmland Somewhat Important	Conserve surrounding open space and farmland Not Important	Conserve surrounding open space and farmland Not Sure
Ensure access to housing that is affordable	Ensure access to housing that is affordable Very Important	Ensure access to housing that is affordable Somewhat Important	Ensure access to housing that is affordable Not Important	Ensure access to housing that is affordable Not Sure
Improve transportation options	Improve transportation options Very Important	Improve transportation options Somewhat Important	Improve transportation options Not Important	Improve transportation options Not Sure
Protect the quality of the natural environmental	Protect the quality of the natural environmental Very Important	Protect the quality of the natural environmental Somewhat Important	Protect the quality of the natural environmental Not Important	Protect the quality of the natural environmental Not Sure
Identify areas of the county for targeted growth	Identify areas of the county for targeted growth Very Important	Identify areas of the county for targeted growth Somewhat Important	Identify areas of the county for targeted growth Not Important	Identify areas of the county for targeted growth Not Sure
Create more retail opportunities	Create more retail opportunities Very Important	Create more retail opportunities Somewhat Important	Create more retail opportunities Not Important	Create more retail opportunities Not Sure

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* 12. Which of the issues listed in the previous question is the most important to you?

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* 13. As you have traveled throughout Tennessee and the nation, have you come across any places that you consider to be a good representation of your vision for your community in Rutherford County ?

No, not really

Yes, I think the following communities are good examples of my vision for Rutherford County:

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* 14. What THREE words or phrases immediately come to mind when you think about the CHALLENGES ahead for Rutherford County?

First word/phrase

Second word/phrase

Third word/phrase

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* 15. What THREE words or phrases immediately come to mind when you think about the OPPORTUNITIES ahead for Rutherford County?

First word/phrase

Second word/phrase

Third word/phrase

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* 16. How involved were you in the development the county's current comprehensive plan adopted in 2011?

I was not aware of the plan before this survey

I am aware of the plan, but had no involvement in its development

I participated in workshops or meetings during its development as a stakeholder

I was involved in its development as a member of a board, committee, task-force, or working group

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* 17. Select all the ways in which you would be willing to participate in the planning process.

I do not wish to be involved after this survey

I would be willing to receive information and updates by email

I would be willing to participate in a small focus group

I would be willing to attend community workshops or open houses

I would be willing to share opinions on social media

I would be willing to help find opportunities for planners to meet with local residents

What other ways would you like to be involved (please specify)?

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* 18. What is your preferred contact information for future updates?

Name

Email Address

Phone Number