1.What do you love most about Mount Vernon and what makes you proud of this community?

2.The City will be addressing the following topics in the Comprehensive Plan update. Please identify the top five topics that are most importance to you.

Accessibility to/connectivity between public services, parks, schools, and other community destinations

Arts and culture

Climate change and resilency

Community equity and diversity

Downtown/waterfront experience

Gathering places/public amenities

Healthcare and public services (including City-provided services)

Healthy foods access

Homeownership opportunities

Housing choices and affordability for all incomes

Living wage job stability/growth

Local buisness opportunities and anti-displacement of local buisnesses

Preservation and stewardship of the natural environment

Public parks and open spaces

Recreation opportunities

Tree preservation and urban forestry management

Transportation options and choices

Safety in public spaces

Schools and educational opportunities (K-12 and lifelong)

Other (please specify)

3.If you could change one thing in Mount Vernon, what would it be? Please be specific.

4.Describe the Mount Vernon you would like to see in 20 years or what you would like Mount Vernon to be known for.

5.Of the following community qualities, which need to be improved in Mount Vernon? (Prioritize each of these; 1 represents the highest priority and 5 represents the lowest priority)

1

2

3

4

5

Dynamic, engaging, innovative, and welcoming city

1

2

3

4

5

Diverse housing choices

1

2

3

4

5

Safe, connected, and sustainable neighborhoods

1

2

3

4

5

Parks and recreation facilities and program

1

2

3

4

5

Arts and entertainment

1

2

3

4

5

Education and public services

1

2

3

4

5

6.What neighborhood or area of Mount Vernon do you live?

7.Of the following choices, what is working well in your neighborhood/area?

Ease of walking or bicycling in the area

Park and recreation opportunities

Public safety

Proximity to groceries, healthy foods, daily shopping needs, and services

Public amenities; gathering spaces

Other (please specify)

8.Of the following choices, what is NOT working well in your neighborhood/area?

Ease of walking or bicycling in the area

Park and recreation opportunities

Public safety

Proximity to groceries, healthy foods, daily shopping needs, and services

Public amenities; gathering places

Other (please specify)

9.(Optional) Please provide your zip code

10.(Optional) Please indicate your age

18 or younger

19-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 or older

11.(Optional) What is your current housing situation?

Homeowner

Renter

Houseless

Other, such as in transition or living with relatives, please indicate:

12.(Optional) Please indicate your race or ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Other (please specify)