The Town of Rush is updating its Comprehensive Plan to provide a long-range vision for its future and asks for your help!

If you received a paper survey in the mail, please enter the survey's ID number (printed at the top right of the first page) in the space below, and discard the paper survey (duplicate entries will not be tallied).

Please note that the survey is anonymous. The Survey ID# was added by the printer and neither the Town nor the consultant can trace it back to your name or address.

If you did not receive a paper survey, please enter your name and address in the space below. Your responses will be completely confidential. Your name will be seen only by the consultant tabulating the responses and will not be shared with the Town.

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Please enter the Survey ID number on the paper survey you received in the mail here.

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If you did not receive a paper survey in the mail or do not have your Survey ID, please enter your name here. (Note that your responses will be confidential.)

Overall Land Use, Conservation & Development

1. In general, how important are the following goals for the future of the Town of Rush?

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Keep the Town's rural character.

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Maintain the viability of agricultural operations in the Town.

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Preserve open space.

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Encourage more development.

Rush Hamlet

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1. Which of the following represents your
vision for the best future of Rush Hamlet?

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2. Do you think the Town should require the appearance of new construction and building renovations within Rush Hamlet to be consistent with the hamlet’s historic buildings?

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Homes in Rush

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1. Do you think that there should be a wider variety of housing options in the Town of Rush?

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2. If yes, what types of housing options would you like to see in the Town? (Check all that apply)

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3. Do you think that concentrated housing development, such as patio homes or townhouses, is consistent with the rural character of the Town?

Business and Economic Development

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1. What types of businesses would you like to see more of in the Town of Rush?

Infrastructure & Utilities

NOTE: Assume that a sewer, connecting to Henrietta, would only serve the property in and around the Hamlet. However, it would not be technically impossible over time for sewer connections to be made from outside the hamlet.

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1. Are sewers needed in the hamlet?

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2. Do you have issues with drinking water quality or quantity at your home?

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3. Does internet service at your home meet your needs?

Historic Preservation

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1. How important is preserving historic buildings and sites?

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2. How should the Town best protect its historic buildings and sites?

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Natural Resources & Environmental Protection

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1. Has your property been affected by flooding (within the past 10 years)?

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2. Are you concerned about the impacts of flooding elsewhere in the Town?

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3. Are you concerned about water quality of Honeoye Creek, Genesee River and other water bodies in the Town?

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Please explain your response:

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4. What is important to you about Honeoye Creek, Genesee River and other waterbodies in the Town? (Check all that apply)

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5. What environmental issues are most important to you?

Parks, Trails, and Recreation

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1. Which of the following parks, trails, or sites do you value for recreation? (Check all that apply)

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2. What improvements would you like to see at the parks listed above?

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3. Which are your preferred forms of recreation on public lands and facilities in Rush?
(Check all that apply)

4. How important is it for the Town to advance the following improvements to the Town’s recreational facilities or programs?

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Additional pickleball courts

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A small community center with meeting rooms

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Construct a more accessible boat launch

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Make snowshoes, kayaks or other recreational equipment available for use at Town parks

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Tennis courts

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Swimming opportunities/ swimming pool

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Transportation

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1. In the past year, how often did you walk, bike, take public transportation, or use an alternative form of transportation (skating, scootering, etc.) to get to a destination in the Town of Rush?

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2. What prevents you from walking, biking, taking transit, or using alternative transportation to get to a destination in the Town of Rush? (Check all that apply)

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3. What are your primary concerns related to traffic and transportation in the Town of Rush?

Demographics

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1. How long have you lived in the Town of Rush?

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2. What is your age group?

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3. Where in Rush do you live? (Refer to map below)

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Please share your suggestions and concerns to help shape the future of Rush. Feel free to mention any issues this survey has not covered and anything else you think we should know about.

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