Comprehensive Plan

Survey Results

A community survey was administered to gather public input on growth and development and the vision for the community. The online questionnaire was hosted by SurveyMonkey and was open from January 28, 2021, to March 12, 2021. 1,710 responses were received from the community. Key findings included:

• Respondents identified empty retail space as a major concern
• Quality of life in the Town received high marks
• Roads, highways and other infrastructure were identified as a challenge through the condition of local streets received mostly positive ratings
• Greenspace and sustainability were valued
• Residential property taxes were a frequently identified challenge
• Public transportation was not a high priority, but the story was more mixed on biking and walking.

Please view a complete summary of the survey results:

• Survey Summary (PDF)

Guiding Principles

Having heard from thousands of residents, analyzed what has been happening over the last 2 decades, and taking into consideration the Regional Planning that has taken place, this Plan's focus and goals are based on the following guiding principles:

Timeline

Approximate timeline for completion: