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Town of Volney Comprehensive Plan Public Survey

Town of Volney Comprehensive Plan Public Survey

Where do you live?

Town of Volney
City of Fulton
Bundyville
Farley Corners
Ingalls Crossing
Drakes Corner
Seneca Hill
Other
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What is your age?

Under 18
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
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How long have you lived in the Volney community?

4 or fewer years
5-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
31+ years
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Please check all that describe you:

Resident
Landlord
Work in the Town of Volney
Student (K-12)
Student (Undergraduate & above)
Seasonal Resident
Business Owner
Teacher/Professor
Non-resident
Renter
Homeowner
Car Owner
Cyclist
Other
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What type of housing do you currently live in?

I rent
I own my home
Displaced (temporarily due to hardship)
Unhoused/homeless
Other
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What are your top two priorities related to the Town's Comprehensive Plan?

For example, property tax levels, community growth, recreational services, new housing, open space preservation, economic development, etc.

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What improvements would like to see in local housing options?

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How satisfied are you with the following housing attributes in the Town of Volney?

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Do you think the community offers adequate housing for all residents, including those with unique needs such as seniors?

Yes
No
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Outside of your commute, what forms of transportation do you typically use?

Select all that apply

Driving
Public transportation
Rideshare (e.g. Uber, Lyft)
Walking
Cycling
Other
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What improvements in the Town of Volney would make it easier for people to get around?

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How would you describe the Town of Volney?

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According to the American Community Survey (2023), the Town of Volney has 5,650 residents, a decrease of approximately 400 people over the past 25 years. Do you believe that the Town should:

Try to accelerate growth
Try to keep the population level stable
Allow the current trend to continue
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How do you feel about the following statement: "The Town of Volney should concentrate new development near already developed areas"?

Please utilize the "comment" option to leave additional comments.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Assuming some residential growth will happen in the Town, where should it be encouraged?

Select all that apply

Near major roads that run through Town
42%
Anywhere possible
30%
Existing Hamlets
25%
New neighborhoods
24%
Other
10%
Rural areas
6%
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Which of the following businesses do we need more of?

Select all that apply

Grocery stores
Trades
Manufacturing/Industry
Cafe/restaurant
Home businesses
Fitness facility
Retail
Day Care facilities
Commercial warehousing
Research and development
Professional services
Personal services (for example, a spa)
Other
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Which community character type would you prefer for new commercial development?

Mix of commercial and residential along a walkable Main Street (For example, along Route 3)
Single-use buildings along a vehicle corridor
Both where appropriate
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Assuming the Town encourages residential development and affordable housing options, which of the following should the Town encourage?

Select all that apply

Smaller homes
Two and three family townhomes
Senior housing
Mixed use buildings with a combination of housing and commercial space
Condominiums
Apartments
The Town of Volney has enough housing options
Other
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How desirable are the following 12 development characteristics?

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Do you own a business in the Town of Volney?

Yes
No
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Do you own a business outside of the Town of Volney?

Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the question above, what mod you decide to locate your business outside of the Town?

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Do you agree that the Town of Volney should continue to preserve open space when possible?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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How important is it to protect the following types of open space in the Town of Volney?

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Is there another type of open space you feel is important to protect?

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What new recreational facilities would you like to see in the Town, if any?

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Are you connected to a public water supply?

Yes
No
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Are you connected to a sewer system?

Yes
No
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Would you be willing to pay to be connected to a public water supply or sewer system?

Yes
No
Maybe, depending on the cost
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If you do not want to be connected to a public water or sewer system, what is your primary reason?

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Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

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