Plummer A Community Survey Based on the book 13 Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffith Step 1 of 27 3% Offline Option If you would prefer to take this survey offline you can download and print a copy from the button below. Instructions are on the form. DownloadPhase One- Point Based Questions: Ch.1 – Water Would you drink the water from your kitchen tap without filtering it?*YesNoDoes your community charge you for the water you use in your house?*YesNoWould your community have enough water to support itself if it was to grow by 50% in the next 10-20 years?*YesNo Ch. 2 – Business Would you say that most of the businesses in your community do not have competition?*YesNoHas a new business located in your community in the last year?*YesNoCan you identify by name some young (under 40) people who hold leadership positions in community organizations or government?*YesNoHas your community been impacted by a major business or industry closing (such as a mine or mill) and it has still not recovered from it?*YesNoAre the prices of goods or services in your local businesses significantly higher than in neighboring communities?*YesNoAre businesses in your community supportive of local causes and initiatives?*YesNo Ch. 3 – YouthAre careers in your local industries viable and attractive options for your youth?*YesNoAre there programs in place in your community’s education system to give youth exposure to these opportunities? *YesNoDoes your community have a reputation as being a place that is welcoming and encouraging for young, entrepreneurial people?*YesNoDo young people graduating from school in your community tend to think they need to leave the community to find the opportunities they are looking for?*YesNo Ch. 4 – Deception Does your community celebrate what makes it great?*YesNoIs your community adaptable?*YesNoDoes the community feel empowered to fix issues?*YesNoWould you describe the mood of your community as optimistic or confident?*YesNoDoes your community have a negative reputation among outsiders?*YesNoDoes your community have a program in place that shows an appreciation for the under 40 crowd in your community?*YesNoDoes your community have activities that regularly bring people of various age groups together, particularly in the downtown and on main street?*YesNoWould you agree that the general sense in your community is that you are doing just fine and hope everything stays the way it is?*YesNo Ch. 5 – Shopping Do you deliberately seek out places to shop locally before considering spending your money online or out of town?*YesNoDo you and people in your community attempt to shop local as much as possible?*YesNo Ch. 6 – Paint Are efforts made in your community to beautify its space?*YesNoWould outsiders visiting your community describe it as pretty/attractive?*YesNoDoes your community have a program to plant flowers, develop parks, or participate in programs like American Bloom or Main Street USA*YesNoWalking around your community, does its appearance suggest that it is run down and dying?*YesNo Ch. 7 – CooperatingDo collaborations exist between your community and neighboring ones?*YesNoCould your community’s vision statement be used by neighboring communities?*YesNoAre there any partnerships or agreements your community has with other communities to work together?*YesNoAre there divisions within your community (groups that segregate themselves from each other) that you feel hold it back from getting some important work done?*YesNoIs there a community master plan that links different groups/organizations plans together?*YesNoDoes your community or a community group hold a long standing grudge against another community or community group?*YesNo Ch. 8 – Past Does your community idealize its past? *YesNoDo members of your community feel a common sense of purpose to build a strong community that will prosper long-term? *YesNoHave you, or anyone you know, participated in a campaign to stop a development or other changes to the community?*YesNoHas your community ever implemented a strategy that has already been tried and failed at before?*YesNoIn leadership roles (such as elected representatives, or chambers, or volunteer groups) have the same people been in any of those roles for more than 13 years?*YesNo Ch. 9 – SeniorsAre seniors in your community given due consideration when planning for the future?*YesNoIs there appropriate housing in place for the seniors in your community?*YesNoDo seniors regularly volunteer in community organizations/associations within your community?*YesNoIs there an array of activities seniors regularly participate in, in your community?*YesNo Ch. 10 – Big Picture Are people in your community (or you) explicitly aware of the top three things that make it unique or on which it hopes to grow?*YesNoAre conversations at meetings focused on how to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities arising in the future?*YesNo Ch. 11 – New Do locals collaborate with outsiders to gain different perspectives and develop their community together?*YesNoAre there programs and services available to immigrants coming to your community to assist them in integrating?*YesNoCan you identify a new idea that was implemented to address a challenge in your community in the last year?*YesNoAre you friends with any recently arrived (10 years or less) immigrant families in your community?*YesNoDoes your community have a name that specifically identifies newcomers to the community?*YesNo Ch. 12 – ComplacencyAre efforts made on a consistent basis to attract young families to your community? *YesNoIs the population of your community declining?*YesNoHas your community specifically identified people from other places that would be interested in moving to the community and targeted them with advertising?*YesNo Ch. 13 – Responsibility Do you speak positively about your community to friends and family within and outside the community?*YesNoDo you believe the success of your community depends entirely on you?*YesNoDoes leadership in your community regularly blame other levels of government for the challenges your community faces (i.e. "We can’t fix that. The county/state needs to step in.")?*YesNoDo people in your community feel the future of their community is largely out of their hands, and at the mercy of economic or external forces?*YesNo Phase Two - Short SentenceAs you answer these, think about the following questions:How can we make our community stronger, better, and as enduring as time? How can our community adapt over time to remain relevant? What are ways we can increase its adaptability? Ch.1 – WaterHow is the quality of water in your community?*1 (Low)2345 (High) Ch. 2 – BusinessWhat complementary businesses are necessary in order for the existing business community to thrive?What purchases are residents making outside of the community?Use ctrl+click to select more than one.GroceriesClothingEquipmentDine in RestaurantsOtherOtherIs there healthy competition in your community? Is there any competition? Ch. 3 – Youth How many of your youth (35 years of age and younger) are part of the community’s councils, chambers, and volunteer committees?0-1011-2526-5050+Is there a leadership succession plan in place for your community?Are careers in your local businesses and industries viable and attractive options for your youth?*YesNoAre there programs in place in your community’s education system to give youth exposure to these opportunities?*YesNoWhat initiatives are currently in place to encourage youth to stay in the community?Does your community have a reputation as being a place that is welcoming and encouraging for young, entrepreneurial people?*YesNo Ch. 4 – DeceptionWhat about your community are you proud of?What makes it unique?Does your community celebrate what makes it great?*YesNoIs your community adaptable?*YesNoDoes the community feel empowered to fix issues?*YesNoIs your main street beautiful?*Not at allDepends on the time of yearYes - in certain areasYes - I wouldn’t change a thing Ch. 5 – ShoppingIs there an appropriate balance of Mom and Pop vs. big-box stores in the community?Could the community benefit from attracting more big-box stores?Are members of the community supportive of local businesses, especially startups?*NoDepends on the businessSometimesYesAre attitudes in the community welcoming to local business ventures?*AlwaysSometimesNever Ch. 6 – Paint Are efforts made in your community to improve its aesthetics?*YesNoWhat initiatives contribute to making the community more visually appealing?How do the streets of your community appear to visitors?*1 (low)2345 (high)Would someone who has no previous knowledge of your community feel safe on your streets?*YesNoDoes your community have “curb appeal”? How could this be enhanced or improved? (e.g. paint, plants, clutter-removal, etc.)Are you proud of your community’s image?*1 (low)2345 (high)Has your community sought assistance in beautification from outside organizations? (e.g. America in Bloom or Main Street USA) Ch. 7 – CooperatingDoes there exist any collaborations between your community and neighboring ones?YesNoYes- if so where?Are there collaborations between volunteer groups in your community? Do they compete against one another? Ch. 8 – PastDoes your community idealize its past?*YesNoWhat changes in your community have residents been resistant to? Why?Do members of your community feel a common sense of purpose to build a strong community that will prosper long-term?YesNoYes - why? Ch. 9 – Seniors Are seniors in your community given due consideration when planning for the future?*YesNoIs there appropriate housing in place for the seniors in your community?YesNoIf not, has your community considered outside developers to assist in building appropriate housing?What amenities could your community provide to its seniors? Ch. 10 – Big Picture Why has your community refrained from trying something new in the past?What are outside communities, similar in size and demographics, doing that has proven to be successful? Ch. 11 – New Do locals collaborate with outsiders to gain different perspectives and help improve their community together?*YesNoAre the perspectives of outsiders heard and valued by locals?Are there programs and services available to immigrants coming to your community to assist them in integrating?*YesNo Ch. 12 – ComplacencyIs there a continuous desire to build and grow your community?Are efforts made on a consistent basis to attract young families to your community?YesNoYes - what so?No - what would you suggest?Do members of the community show support for solutions brought forward?Do members of the community show support for fresh perspectives and new ideas? Ch. 13 – ResponsibilityDo the members of your community feel responsible for its success?Are members of the community actively involved in implementing new solutions to issues the community is facing?Is focusing on the barriers to success preventing your community from working towards solutions? Demographic Data Completing the following fields is not required but helps us to better understand the results of the survey.Your Age:under 2021-3738-5455-7374+Your Gender:FemaleMaleYour Education:high schoolsome collegeunder graduate degreetechnical tradepost graduate degreedoctorateYour Household IncomeUnder $21,000$21,000- $38,000$39,000- $55,000$56,000- $80,000$81,000- $100,000$101,000- $125,000$126,000- $150,000$151,000+Health CareAre there any healthcare services available in your community?YesNoWhich of these are available?Use ctrl+click to select more than one.Physician/Primary or Emergency CareDentistPhysical TherapyOtherOtherHow far do you travel for these services?Less than 5 miles5 - 10 miles11 - 2526 - 50 milesmore than 50 miles