York Comprehensive Plan Update
Community Survey
Your input is important in helping shape the future of the Town of York! Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.
1.
What is your current age group?
Under 18
18-24
25-44
45-64
Over 60
2.
How many years have you lived in the Town of York?
Less than 5 years
5-15 years
16-25 years
More than 26 years
3.
Which hamlet do you live in or closest to?
Fowlerville
Greigsville
Linwood
Piffard
Retsof
Wadsworth
York
Other (please specify)
4.
How important is the Town's rural character? (characterized by undeveloped open space, natural areas, agriculture, etc.)
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
5.
How important is it to preserve natural areas such as forests, wetlands, streams, grasslands, etc.?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
6.
List any activities that could negatively impact rural character and/or natural resources in the Town.
7.
How important is agriculture to the Town?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
8.
How important is it to preserve historic buildings and sites?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
9.
Are you concerned about impacts of climate change in the Town of York such as warmer temperatures, high winds, heavy precipitation events leading to flooding and streambank erosion, etc.? If yes, please provide any specifics or locations that concern you.
10.
How important are outdoor recreation opportunities in the Town of York?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
11.
Which of the following recreation and entertainment opportunities do you value and/or utilize in the Town of York?
Hiking, biking and/or other outdoor exercise
Hunting/fishing
Snowmobiling
Nature preserves/trails (Little Italy, Genesee Valley Greenway including York's Landing, Groveland Trail, other)
School facilities
Genesee River
Farm markets
Yoga
Distilleries, breweries
Food, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, distilleries, breweries
List any others or provide specifics
12.
How important is it to have community centers, Town parks, and facilities?
Very
Somewhat
Not at All
No Opinion
Where?
13.
Are you satisified with the number and types of housing options in York?
Yes
No
No Opinion
Comments
14.
If you are not satisfied with housing, which types of housing would you like to see more of?
Townhouses (multi-level homes with each home having at least one shared wall with an adjacent townhouse)
Patio homes (similar to townhouses but on a single level)
Cluster developments (housing complexes)
Senior housing
Single family homes on large rural lots
Single family homes on smaller lots
More homes in/near hamlets
Duplex/triplex apartments (home divided into two or three separate residences)
Accessory dwellings (added apartments to single family homes, garage/barn)
15.
Which
FIVE
of the following elements are MOST important to your vision for the Town of York in 10 years? While you may consider all or most of these items important, please choose only the
FIVE
that represent those
most important to you.
Transportation systems that are walkable, bikeable, safe, and transit friendly
Education
Viable agriculture
Protected natural resources (forests, wetlands, streams, etc.)
Diverse small businesses
Tourism
Vital hamlets as community centers
Economic vitality and job opportunities
Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
Climate resiliency and hazard/emergency management
Diverse and affordable housing
Clean, safe, affordable water
Culture and entertainment
Town history/historic sites and buildings
16.
What types of businesses would you like to see more of in the Town of York?
Small businesses of all kinds (use comments section to add the types you'd like to see and location if you have ideas)
Limited industrial development (distribution centers and manufacturing)
Large-scale and industrial
None, the current mix is fine
Comments
17.
Do you have any issues with drinking water quality or quantity?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide details.
18.
Does internet and phone services meet your needs?
Yes
No
If no, please provide details.
19.
Which of the following transportation issues concern you in the Town of York?
Safe driving conditions and road maintenance
Conditions of road, bridges, other transportation infrastructure
Traffic congestion
Accidents/traffic violations (speeding, failure to yield, distracted drivers, etc.)
Public transportation options/availability
Parking
Pedestrian sidewalks and crossings
Congested or unsafe intersections
Lighting
Other/Comments?
20.
If the Town of York were to receive significant funding, how would you like to see these funds used to better the community and the people who live and work here?
21.
What do you think is one of the best things about living in the Town of York?
22.
Please share any additional information, concerns, suggestions, and ideas to help shape our future!
