Aspen Springs Community Survey

Aspen Springs Community Survey
This survey is issued by Sovereign Commons, an Aspen Springs 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports self-reliance, alternative lifestyles, and addresses common challenges.

Sovereign Commons is organized by community members who live in, and love, Aspen Springs. We promote and advocate for collective wisdom, community events, and harmonizing with nature through responsible stewardship of land and community.

Our goal is to thrive together.

By participating in this survey you will help us to understand the needs and interests of our wonderful and unique community further, and allow us to continue to align with what our community desires to see and experience within Aspen Springs. Please note that Sovereign Commons is respectfully not affiliated with Archuleta County nor any other government, church, or entity.

To learn more about Sovereign Commons, visit us online at SovCommons.org.

All questions are optional, but help us better understand community needs. All answers are voluntary and anonymous.
What do you appreciate most about living in Aspen Springs?
What unit do you live in?
How long have you lived in Aspen Springs?
What is your residency status in Aspen Springs?
Why did you choose to live in Aspen Springs?
How connected do you feel with your neighbors?

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1 is I don't know my neighbors., 5 is I feel very connected with my neighbors.
How would you describe your lifestyle?
What are some concerns you have specific to your current unit?
Do you feel safe living in Aspen Springs?

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1 is I feel unsafe., 5 is I feel very safe.
Why did you provide that rating?
How do you feel Aspen Springs is changing? Do you like or dislike the changes you may be seeing?
What is your current living situation?

Home/CabinTiny House/Converted ShedRV/CamperTipi/YurtOther
Community Events & Gatherings

For this next section, please rate your interest for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least interesting and 5 being the most interesting.
Social Gatherings & Community Events in Ute Park:
Movie Nights

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Live Music & Open Mics

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Local Market & Swap Meets

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Seasonal Celestial Celebrations (i.e. Summer Solstice)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Picnics & Potlucks

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Roadside Trash Clean-ups

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Community Movement (e.g. yoga, workouts, dance nights, etc)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Community Events & Gatherings section you would like to suggest?
Gardening & Permaculture

Please rate your interest for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least interesting and 5 being the most interesting.
Community Garden & Food Forest

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Aspen Springs Garden Club

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Composting

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
“Weed management” (i.e. "invasive" plant and animal species)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Earthworks (e.g. swales, terraces, ditches, french drains)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Gardening & Permaculture section you would like to suggest?
Community & Common Spaces

Please rate your interest for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least interesting and 5 being the most interesting.
Community Laundromat

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Community Center

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Co-working Space

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Walkway & Bike Path (within greenbelt – units 4 & 5)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Wayfinding Markers (to identify private property vs. common spaces)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Legible Road Signs

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Community & Common Spaces section you would like to suggest?
Resources & Utilities

Please rate your interest for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least interesting and 5 being the most interesting.
Property Clean-ups

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Human Waste Management

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Fire Mitigation (e.g. natural brush clean-up methods, community fire safety cistern outposts)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Aspen Springs Business/Resource Directory

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Sanitation & General Waste Management

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Resources & Utilities section you would like to suggest?
Education

Please rate your interest for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least interesting and 5 being the most interesting.
Water Hauling 101

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
How to Be A Good Neighbor

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Fire Mitigation

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Winter Safety & Preparation

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Foraging Education

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Herbalism Education

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Skillshare Events

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Local Flora & Fauna Education

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Homesteading

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Canning & Food Preservation

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Permaculture Education

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Greywater & Catchment Systems

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Alternative Building

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Path to COO (Certificate of Occupancy)

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Education section you would like to suggest?
Other Topics of Interest

Please rate your concern for each topic mentioned. 1 being the least concerning and 5 being the most concerning.
Affordable Housing

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Crime

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Overpopulation

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Gentrification

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Certified Housing

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Self-reliance

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Lack of Community

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1 is Least, 5 is Most
Is there anything that wasn't mentioned in the Topics of Interest section you would like to suggest?
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Aspen Springs Community Survey

Community Events & Gatherings

Social Gatherings & Community Events in Ute Park:

Gardening & Permaculture

Community & Common Spaces

Resources & Utilities

Education

Other Topics of Interest