Survey questions pertain to the Peak Plan 2055 Planning Area, shown in the image below.

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What do you like about the Apex Planning Area that should be protected? Choose top three.

Growing community
Sense of community
Housing quality
Housing choices
Parks and recreation opportunities
Jobs
Schools
Downtown Apex
Natural environment
Historic sites
Rural character
Places designed for walking, biking
Social connections
Local businesses
Places to gather
Transit (bus) service
Other (please specify)
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Which of the following general topics are most important to address in the Apex Planning Area? Note, transportation will be addressed in the next question. Choose top five.

Population growth
Shopping (types and location of retail)
Too much nonresidential development
Too little nonresidential development
Too much housing
Too little housing
Housing variety
Housing affordability
Recreational opportunities (type, availability)
Cultural opportunities (type, availability)
Employment opportunities (type, availability)
Safety/emergency services
Adequate water, sewer
Access to broadband
Stormwater/flooding
Natural resource preservation
Loss of historic and cultural assets
Tree removal
Schools (e.g., capacity)
Loss of rural lifestlye, farmland
Septic and/or well issues
Quality/maintenance of development
Social isolation/loneliness
Community appearance/character
Other (please specify)
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Rank the importance of the following transportation topics in the Apex Planning Area?

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In the future, what types of development would you like to see in the Apex Planning Area? Check all that apply.

Rural residential homes
Single-family detached homes
Affordable homes
Townhomes
Apartments/condominiums
Tiny homes
Housing for seniors
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs/backyard cottages)
Retail, including grocery
Restaurants
Office space
Parks and recreational facilities
Community centers/public gathering space
Agriculture/agritourism
Medical facilities
Industrial/manufacturing development
Services (professional, financial, etc.)
Hotels, lodging
None, we don't need more
Other (please specify)
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New residential development would be best located...Choose top three.

Near downtown
In mixed use developments with multi-story buildings
Along existing highway corridors and around intersections
At the edge of town
On vacant or underused land in already-developed areas (infill)
In undeveloped areas
I don't know
Other (please specify)
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Please rate the following statements by whether you agree or disagree.

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New office and retail development would be best located...Choose top three.

Near downtown
In mixed use developments with multi-story buildings
Along existing highway corridors and around intersections
At the edge of town
On vacant or underused land in already-developed areas (infill)
In undeveloped areas
I don't know
Other (please specify)
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New industrial development would be best located...Choose top three.

Near downtown
Along existing highway corridors and around intersections
At the edge of town
On vacant or underused land in already-developed areas (infill)
In undeveloped areas
I don't know
Other (please specify)
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To me, "quality development" means...Check all that apply.

Durable building materials
Good architectural design
Building construction lasts for decades
Mixed-use development (commercial, retail, residential)
Good street landscaping
Well-designed, well-maintained landscaping
A lot of existing vegetation is preserved
Buffers, screening (from noise, traffic)
Parking is not very visible
Walkable development
Access to transit, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other community connections
Ample parking
Water/energy efficiency
Other (please specify)
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NC-55 (Williams Street) is planned to be widened by the North Carolina Department of Transportation from US 1 Highway to Olive Chapel Road, including replacement of the railroad bridge near South Salem Street, and installation of pedestrian facilities along both sides of the corridor for the full length of the project. What enhancements, modifications, or other projects would you like to see along this corridor? Rank your preferences.

NC-55 (Williams Street) is planned to be widened by the North Carolina Department of Transportation from US 1 Highway to Olive Chapel Road including replacement of the railroad bridge near South Salem Street and installation of pedestrian facilities along both sides of the corridor for the full length of the project. What enhancements modifications or other projects would you like to see along this corridor? Rank your preferences.
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Social infrastructure includes physical places and activities that support social interaction and connection among community members. The following questions ask you to consider social infrastructure for the Apex Planning Area.

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Name an ideal place in the Apex Planning Area to socialize with others.

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What types of places are missing to socialize with others in the Apex Planning Area?

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Describe Town-sponsored activities that you enjoy with others, especially the activities that provide opportunities for you to meet new friends in Apex.

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Just a couple more questions to capture your final thoughts...

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If I could keep one thing about Apex, it would be...

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If I could change one thing about Apex, it would be...

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Please share any additional input that you think is important to shape the future of the Apex Planning Area.

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The following questions are optional. Your responses will help us to understand who we have reached with this survey.

Please use this map to answer the next two questions.

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Looking at the map above, in which numbered area do you live or own property?

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Other (please specify)
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Looking at the map above, in which numbered area do you work?

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Other (please specify)
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If you are a resident of the Apex Planning Area, how long have you been a resident?

20+ years
10-19 years
5-9 years
Less than 5 years
Not applicable
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What is your age range?

Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
Over 75
Prefer not to answer
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