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2. In your opinion, what gives a place "character"? Please rank.

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1. As you look into the future, what are the top three things you are most concerned about for Hendersonville?

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Access to Quality Goods and Services (shopping, dining, entertainment, etc.)
Community Health (physical, mental, and spiritual)
Community Resources (for youth, aging population, homeless population, etc.)
Community Safety and Appearance (crime, vacant/underutilized buildings, etc.)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Economic Development (jobs, workforce, small business support, etc.)
Effects of Population Growth (increased traffic, sprawl, etc.)
Environmental Health (climate, tree canopy, water quality, etc.)
Housing (affordability, availability, variety – for sale/rent, houses, apartments, etc.)
Parks, Trails & Recreation (proximity to, quality, etc.)
Quality Education (early childhood, K-12, higher education, continuing, etc.)
Safe, Efficient Transportation Options (vehicle, bike, pedestrian, transit, etc.)
Water/Sewer/Utilities (capacity, quality, etc.)
Other (write-in)
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3. How would you describe Hendersonville to someone who has never visited the city?

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4. Based on data from the U.S. Census and state population projections, Henderson County has grown by 9% from 2000-2020. The County is projected to grow an additional 8% by 2030. To accommodate new residents, approximately 4,000 new housing units would need to be constructed by 2030. Some percentage of this growth will occur within the City of Hendersonville. Where in Hendersonville do you think new development (homes, jobs, etc.) should occur?

Within the existing city limits with increased density
Just outside the existing city limits
Outside the city limits within the unincorporated portions of the county
Other (write-in)
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5. What are your top three priorities as Hendersonville plans for its future?

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Providing a mix of land uses - a combination of compatible uses in one location (office, retail, residential, etc.)
Ensuring that new development is walkable and efficiently designed
Providing a range of housing opportunities and choices at various price ranges
Maintaining Hendersonville's distinct character and sense of place
Preserving open space in new developments
Preserving farmland and critical environmental areas
Directing development towards existing communities
Providing a variety of transportation choices
Providing opportunities for predictable, fair, and cost-effective development decisions
Community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
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6. To me, "quality development" means:

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Nice building materials (long lasting, attractive, etc.)
Good architectural design (appropriate scale, fits in with its surroundings, etc.)
Good streetscape (wide sidewalks, street/shade trees, bike lanes etc.)
Landscaping (attractive, enhances the area, etc.)
Parking - shaded and screened from view
Walkable, safe environment
Mixed use – A combination of compatible uses in one location (office, retail, residential, etc.)
Other (write-in)
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7. Do you feel that Hendersonville has enough housing units?

Yes
No
Not Sure
Other (write-in)
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8. From your first home as an adult, to the home where you spend your adult life, and the home where you plan to grow old, a community can provide a variety of housing types for all the various life stages based on needs and cost of living. Looking to the future, what housing types (beyond single family houses) does Hendersonville need to ensure residents can find housing to match their life stage?

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Missing Middle Housing (duplex, triplex, quadplex, small apartment buildings)
Loft, or unit above retail/office
Townhome (row houses, attached single family)
Condominium (owner occupied)
Apartment Complex (rental)
55+ Community/Independent Living Facility (age restricted facility)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (small residential unit that is separate or attached to primary residential unit)
Other (write-in)
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9. If you spend time in downtown, select all the reasons you come here:

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Live
Work
Shop
Dine
Recreate
Exercise
Government offices (i.e., Courthouse for services, City Hall to pay bill)
Events (i.e., parade, festival, art show, cruise-in)
Other (write-in)
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10. What are your top three improvements for downtown?

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Historic preservation/reuse of existing buildings/façade improvements, building maintenance
Businesses with better/longer hours of operation
Safe/improved pedestrian and bike connections in and to downtown from neighborhoods (sidewalks, crosswalks, crossing signals, bike lanes)
Additional festivals, events, and programs in downtown
New and/or improved public spaces/parks (plazas, greenspace, ampitheater, etc.)
Landscaping (plantings, street trees)
Lighting (street lighting, pedestrian lighting, decorative lighting)
Seating, especially in the shade, and street furnishings (i.e. trash cans)
More/better public art
Additional public parking or dedicated employee parking
Additional public restrooms
Other (write-in)
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11. What types of places does downtown Hendersonville need (or need more of)?

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Housing (townhomes, condos, lofts)
Workspaces, studio spaces
Specialty shops, boutiques
Grocery stores, drug stores
Dining, food service
Cultural and entertainment venues (theaters, galleries, etc.)
Places to exercise, recreate (parks)
Government offices (US Post Office, City Hall to pay bill)
Services (hair/nail salons, tax prep, FedEx)
Events (parade, festival, art show, live music)
Other (write-in)
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12. True or False: I can buy most of what I need in Hendersonville.

True
False
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13. How often do you travel outside of the city limits of Hendersonville to shop or dine?

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
Never
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14. Rank what Hendersonville needs most:

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15. Dream big - what is a business/destination/activity that you would like to see in Hendersonville?

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16. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 least important and 5 extremely important, how important is the natural environment to Hendersonville's identity?

1 - Least Important
2 - Somewhat Important
3 - Important
4 - Very Important
5 - Extremely Important
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17. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 being very unsatisfied and 5 extremely satisfied, how satisfied are you with the city's current park and greenspace system?

1 - Very Unsatisfied
2 - Unsatisfied
3 - Satisfied
4 - Very Satisfied
5 - Extremely Satisfied
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18. Thinking about how the plan could impact Hendersonville's parks, greenspace and greenway facilities over the next 20-40 years, what is most important to you? Please rank.

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19. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 not walkable and 5 extremely walkable, how would you rate Hendersonville as a walkable city?

1 - Not Walkable
2 - Somewhat Walkable
3 - Walkable
4 - Very Walkable
5 - Extremely Walkable
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20. On a scale of 1-5 with 1 not bikeable and 5 extremely bikeable, how would you rate Hendersonville as a bikeable city?

1 - Not Bikeable
2 - Somewhat Bikeable
3 - Bikeable
4 - Very Bikeable
5 - Extremely Bikeable
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21. What are your priorities for making Hendersonville more walkable and bikeable? Please rank.

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22. What would be your ideal way to travel in and around Hendersonville?

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Walk
Bike/Scoot/Skate
Transit (Bus/Ride Share)
Drive
Other (write-in)
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23. How would you rank the following areas of sustainability from most important to least important? Are there any focus areas you think are missing?

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Would you be willing to share some information about yourself so we can ensure we are hearing from a broad set of voices? If so, please proceed in filling out the questions below.  Your responses help us understand who we're hearing from and ensure we reach a broad, representative set of voices. All responses are private and are used only to help us improve our outreach and understanding.

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What is your age?

Under 18
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66-75
Over 75
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What is your race/ethnicity?

White
Black or African-American
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other
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What is your gender?

Male
Female
Transgender
Do not identify as male, female, or transgender
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What is your highest formal education level?

High School/GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
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What describes your relationship to the City of Hendersonville?

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I live in Hendersonville
I work in Hendersonville
I go to school in Hendersonville
I worship in Hendersonville
I own property in Hendersonville
None of the above
Other
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How long have you lived in the community?

0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21+ years
I don't live in the community
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Which of these categories describes your household income last year?

Less than $20,000
$20,000-$34,999
$35,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999
$75,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
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Where do you reside in Hendersonville?

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Any additional comments? Please explain below.

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Let us know who you are!