Crozet Master Plan Conservation

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Should we prioritize the protection of certain streams, or provide additional incentives to protect certain streams in Crozet? And if so, how?
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Which strategies, if any, do you support for incentivizing the protection of natural resources in Crozet? Select all that apply.
  • 2963%Density incentives for retention or restoration of additional buffer area along streams in new development or redevelopment
  • 2861%Density incentives for preservation of existing tree cover in new development or redevelopment
  • 2554%Financial incentives for property owners to add vegetation or water quality best management practices along waterways
  • 2350%Density incentives for provision of native plantings in new development or redevelopment
  • 37%Other
46 Respondents
density incentives?? to allow for more density? I think that's not sustainable. We want our land to be able to support the needs of our community, if not in making the food but in allowing enough outside space for everyone.
Reply2 Agree4 years ago
Density incentives may only add to our water quality problems -- more land disturbance and more vehicle-related runoff. Since proffers are still permitted in connection with any particular project, it should be possible to impose protective landscaping on all developers.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
We need to find other incentive to protect tree cover rather than density. THe scorched earth development that is allowed is shameful. IF there is a plan for the development - it should protect as much of the tree and native planting as possible and those tree
s and native plants should be cordoned off. Yes it takes more effort - but the selling price could easily accommodate the extra value of not movng into a totally scraped bare environment.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
Our natural resources are primary not only to environmental health and sustainabilty, but also resilience and our identity. It should be treated as one of THE primary assets in the community.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
All of the above along with an option to purchase nutrient credits to meet bmp objectives
ReplyAgree4 years ago
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Are there other significant landscape features or natural resources that are important to protect? Please indicate these location(s) on this map.
density incentives?? to allow for more density? I think that's not sustainable. We want our land to be able to support the needs of our community, if not in making the food but in allowing enough outside space for everyone.
Reply2 Agree4 years ago
Density incentives may only add to our water quality problems -- more land disturbance and more vehicle-related runoff. Since proffers are still permitted in connection with any particular project, it should be possible to impose protective landscaping on all developers.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
We need to find other incentive to protect tree cover rather than density. THe scorched earth development that is allowed is shameful. IF there is a plan for the development - it should protect as much of the tree and native planting as possible and those tree
s and native plants should be cordoned off. Yes it takes more effort - but the selling price could easily accommodate the extra value of not movng into a totally scraped bare environment.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
Our natural resources are primary not only to environmental health and sustainabilty, but also resilience and our identity. It should be treated as one of THE primary assets in the community.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
All of the above along with an option to purchase nutrient credits to meet bmp objectives
ReplyAgree4 years ago
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Do you have any other suggestions for how Crozet can support sustainability and the County's climate action planning goals?
Preserve all existing natural areas. Reduce individual motor vehicle use, and encourage using Crozet Connect.
Reply3 Agree4 years ago
Encouraging walking/cycling to schools to decrease vehicular traffic. Preserve existing forested areas. Safer bicycle routes/lanes.
Reply3 Agree4 years ago
Support students walking to school and make a community push in certain areas to do so instead of parents driving every day (when we return to a post-COVID world). Population and consumption affect the environment. analyze population density and restrict new builds as needed.
Reply3 Agree4 years ago
Yes! Stop clearing trees and building houses. Just stop with the building. In fact, maybe take some new houses out and plant trees. Add bike lanes, maybe, but no more houses.
Reply2 Agree4 years ago
Finishing Western Park at Old Trail will offer a variety of outdoor opportunities for families in the neighborhood and encourage more play outside along with enjoying nature.
Reply1 Agree4 years ago
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Should Western Park be the top priority for recreation improvements in Crozet?
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Do you use the Crozet Trails? If so, how often?
  • 1634%I use the Crozet Trails weekly.
  • 1021%I use the Crozet Trails on occasion (1-2 times per month).
  • 1021%I use the Crozet Trails daily.
  • 613%No, I have not used the Crozet Trails.
  • 511%I have used the Crozet Trails once or twice.
47 Respondents
density incentives?? to allow for more density? I think that's not sustainable. We want our land to be able to support the needs of our community, if not in making the food but in allowing enough outside space for everyone.
Reply2 Agree4 years ago
Density incentives may only add to our water quality problems -- more land disturbance and more vehicle-related runoff. Since proffers are still permitted in connection with any particular project, it should be possible to impose protective landscaping on all developers.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
We need to find other incentive to protect tree cover rather than density. THe scorched earth development that is allowed is shameful. IF there is a plan for the development - it should protect as much of the tree and native planting as possible and those tree
s and native plants should be cordoned off. Yes it takes more effort - but the selling price could easily accommodate the extra value of not movng into a totally scraped bare environment.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
Our natural resources are primary not only to environmental health and sustainabilty, but also resilience and our identity. It should be treated as one of THE primary assets in the community.
ReplyAgree4 years ago
All of the above along with an option to purchase nutrient credits to meet bmp objectives
ReplyAgree4 years ago
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