Town of Tusten Comprehensive Plan Survey

Purpose

The Town of Tusten is updating its comprehensive plan and we need your help. A comprehensive plan is a non-regulatory document that describes the town’s history and its current conditions, and it sets a framework to help guide the future of the community. The purpose of this survey is to gather public input that will inform the development of the plan. The Town Board appointed a Comprehensive Plan Committee who is overseeing the process. This committee meets regularly, and all meetings are open to the public. For more information about these meetings and to review the town’s 2007 Comprehensive Plan, please visit the Comprehensive Plan webpage, accessible from the town’s homepage: www.townoftusten.org.

Please complete this survey by 5:00 PM, Friday April 3, 2020. If you have renters on your property or know of others who may not have received the survey, please encourage them to participate.

We need to hear from you. Your input is vital to help us understand your current concerns and your goals for the town in the future.

Thank you. The Committee and the Town Board appreciate your participation in this survey.

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* 1. Where do you live or own property in the Town?

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* 2. Are you: (check all that apply)

A full-time resident

A homeowner

A landowner

A part-time resident

A renter

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you lived in Tusten?

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* 4. Check the top 4 reasons why you live, own land, or keep a residence in Tusten

“Small town” atmosphere

Close to work

Recreational opportunities

Close to shopping

Cultural opportunities

Close to Delaware River

Quality of schools

Clean water and air

Proximity to metro areas

Low crime rate

Affordable housing

Quality of town services

Open space and scenery

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How many, if any, children under age 18 live at home with you?

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* 6. Where do you work? (check all that apply)

In Tusten, not at home

In Tusten, at home

Within 50 miles of Tusten

Over 50 miles from Tusten

In New York State

In Pennsylvania

In New Jersey

Retired

Full-time

Part-time

Student

Currently unemployed

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* 7. Please indicate your age bracket :

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

over 75

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* 8. In your opinion are MORE of these services/ businesses desirable for the Town? (check any that are desirable)

Light manufacturing

Tourism attractions

Retail stores

Heavy industry

Classroom and Internet-based continuing education

Prof./ Corporate Office Parks

Health services

Art/ Cultural facilities

Residential development

Research & development firms

Warehousing and distribution

Recreation/ entertainment facilities

Motels, B&B/ Hotels/ Cottages

High-speed internet access

Other (please specify)

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* 9. In your opinion, which of the following are housing issues for the Town? (check all that apply)

Availability of retirement communities

Availability of rental housing

Quality/ condition of housing

Availability of affordable housing to local residents

Availability of housing for senior citizens

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* 10. Check the top 4 of the following initiatives for the Town that you would SUPPORT

Steering development to current business zones to preserve rural areas

Purchasing or preserving land for parks

Increased biking, hiking, walking, and waterfront access opportunities

Expansion of renewable energy such as solar on municipal buildings

Enhanced emergency services

Improved services, facilities, programs, and organizations for seniors and youth

Developing tourism around existing attractions

Preservation of forestland

Increasing the availability of public transportation

Developing local heritage (historical sites/ buildings/ communities)

Upgrade water and sewer districts

Retail Shopping/ opportunities

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* 11. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Town:

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Somewhat Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied
Rural atmosphere/ open space	Rural atmosphere/ open space Very Satisfied	Rural atmosphere/ open space Somewhat Satisfied	Rural atmosphere/ open space Somewhat Dissatisfied	Rural atmosphere/ open space Dissatisfied
Job opportunities	Job opportunities Very Satisfied	Job opportunities Somewhat Satisfied	Job opportunities Somewhat Dissatisfied	Job opportunities Dissatisfied
Schools	Schools Very Satisfied	Schools Somewhat Satisfied	Schools Somewhat Dissatisfied	Schools Dissatisfied
Recreational opportunities	Recreational opportunities Very Satisfied	Recreational opportunities Somewhat Satisfied	Recreational opportunities Somewhat Dissatisfied	Recreational opportunities Dissatisfied
Parking	Parking Very Satisfied	Parking Somewhat Satisfied	Parking Somewhat Dissatisfied	Parking Dissatisfied
Childcare facilities	Childcare facilities Very Satisfied	Childcare facilities Somewhat Satisfied	Childcare facilities Somewhat Dissatisfied	Childcare facilities Dissatisfied
Elder care facilities	Elder care facilities Very Satisfied	Elder care facilities Somewhat Satisfied	Elder care facilities Somewhat Dissatisfied	Elder care facilities Dissatisfied
Availability of medical services	Availability of medical services Very Satisfied	Availability of medical services Somewhat Satisfied	Availability of medical services Somewhat Dissatisfied	Availability of medical services Dissatisfied
Zoning regulations/ ordinances	Zoning regulations/ ordinances Very Satisfied	Zoning regulations/ ordinances Somewhat Satisfied	Zoning regulations/ ordinances Somewhat Dissatisfied	Zoning regulations/ ordinances Dissatisfied
Retail/ shopping opportunities	Retail/ shopping opportunities Very Satisfied	Retail/ shopping opportunities Somewhat Satisfied	Retail/ shopping opportunities Somewhat Dissatisfied	Retail/ shopping opportunities Dissatisfied
Transportation services	Transportation services Very Satisfied	Transportation services Somewhat Satisfied	Transportation services Somewhat Dissatisfied	Transportation services Dissatisfied

Town of Tusten Comprehensive Plan Survey

Purpose

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* 1. Where do you live or own property in the Town?

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* 2. Are you: (check all that apply)

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* 3. How long have you lived in Tusten?

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* 4. Check the top 4 reasons why you live, own land, or keep a residence in Tusten

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* 5. How many, if any, children under age 18 live at home with you?

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* 6. Where do you work? (check all that apply)

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* 7. Please indicate your age bracket :

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* 8. In your opinion are MORE of these services/ businesses desirable for the Town? (check any that are desirable)

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* 9. In your opinion, which of the following are housing issues for the Town? (check all that apply)

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* 10. Check the top 4 of the following initiatives for the Town that you would SUPPORT

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* 11. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the Town:

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* 12. Please include any additional comments you have or any issues in the town of Tusten you feel are important to address.