Participate in PLANWake Part #1: Community Priorities

Where do you live?

Move the circle to the area where you generally live.

What is your age?

Under 18

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

55-65

66-75

Over 75

Prefer not to answer

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How long have you lived in Wake County?

One Year or Less

One to Five Years

Five to Ten Years

Ten to Twenty Years

Greater than Twenty Years

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Where does the water in your house come from?

Private Well

Public Utility (typically a city monthly water bill will be sent)

Private Utility (bill sent from neighborhood or company like Aqua Water)

Not Sure

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Part II: Your Thoughts on the Future of Wake County and How to Improve It

Wake County’s population grew by 250,000 people from 2008 to 2018. When thinking about how Wake County will accommodate the next 250,000 people that are expected to move to Wake County over the next ten years, which of the following most accurately describes your opinion?

The County needs to make significant changes to prepare for future population growth

The County needs to make moderate changes

The County doesn’t need to change

I'm not sure

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What are you most concerned about as Wake County changes in the future? (Pick Five)

Increased traffic congestion

Loss of natural areas and trees

Growing cost of living, including housing

Quality of education

Accessibility to transit

Degraded water quality

Lack of walkable neighborhood living options

Unsustainable growth

Something else (fill in)

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What else are you concerned about?

What changes would you most like to see in your community (City, Town, area)? (Pick 2)

More parks and trails

Protection of natural areas, like farms, forests, and meadows

More housing choices

Walkable neighborhoods near shopping, schools, and recreation

Redevelopment of older developments

More travel options and ways to get around

More affordable housing

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What is most important to accomplish as Wake County grows and changes? (Pick up to 3)

Continue to support employment and attract jobs

Provide active ways to get around (bike, walk, transit)

Protect natural areas, lakes, and rivers

Improve / maintain affordable lifestyle

Provide high quality schools and educational opportunities

Provide more parks and trails

Support low income residents and other vulnerable populations

Provide more shopping and dining options in proximity to neighborhoods and offices

Protect farmland

Something else (fill in)

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In thinking about future growth to support a growing population, where do you think is the best location for new development to go in Wake County? (Pick up to 2)

Within existing towns/cities utilizing land that has not yet developed

Within existing towns/cities by redeveloping existing developed areas that may be older or in need of investment

On open lands at the edges of towns/cities

Wherever the real estate market is experiencing demand for housing development

Something else (fill in)

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Connectivity and Accessibility

Getting Places

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What are the things you would like to see located close to where you live?

Land Use

What influences the location of where you currently live the most?

Where I work

Where my spouse or partner works

Where I can afford to live

Where my family/friends live

Close to places where I enjoy going

I like the neighborhood

The school district that I am in

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Where do you live now?

Downtown

Walkable Neighborhood (about a 10 minute walk to stores, cafes, offices)

Suburban Neighborhood (need to drive to get to most places)

Rural Area

Retirement Community

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Do you wish to live in a different type of place sometime in the future?

Yes

No

Not Sure

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If yes, where would you like to live in the future?

Downtown

Walkable Neighborhood (about a 10 minute walk to stores, cafes, offices)

Suburban Neighborhood (need to drive to get to most places)

Rural Area

Retirement Community

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In your opinion, what do you think are important characteristics that make a great neighborhood?

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