Master Plan Questionnaire

Please take 10-15 minutes to fill out this survey regarding the Master Plan of the Village of Pinckney.

The Master Plan is our community’s guide for the future, ensuring Pinckney grows in a way that preserves our small-town charm while allowing for smart development. It helps shape decisions on housing, businesses, roads, parks, and utilities, making sure our village thrives for years to come.The Planning Commission is updating the plan, and your input is invaluable. Your feedback helps ensure the community’s vision reflects what matters most to those who live here. You can complete the survey by mail or online. To keep responses limited to village members, we ask for addresses, which will be kept CONFIDENTIAL.This is simply a survey—there are no guarantees or promises attached.We truly appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your thoughts and help shape Pinckney’s future. Thank you!
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How long have you lived in the village? (select ONE)*

Less than 1 year1-5 years5-10 years10-15 yearsMore than 15 years
Which best describes your household? (select ONE)*

Single family WITHOUT childrenSingle family WITH childrenRetiree or senior living aloneMulti-generational householdOther
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with our current village life? (Scale: 1 – very dissatisfied; 5 – very satisfied) (select ONE)*
Comments on the previous question:
What aspects of our village’s rural character do you value the most? (Select all that apply)*

Historic buildings and community landmarksA quiet, small-town pace of lifeCommunity events and local traditionsOther
How important is it to you that the new master plan preserves our rural and small-town character? (Scale: 1 – not important; 5 – extremely important) (select ONE)*
Comments on what the previous question means to you:
Which areas should be prioritized in the new master plan? (Select all that apply)*

Improving and maintaining infrastructure (roads, utilities, etc.)Realigning land-use/re-zoningEncouraging additional housing optionsEnhancing community amenities (parks, community gardens, event spaces, etc.)Supporting local businesses and economic developmentOther
How do you envision “small growth” in our village? (Select all that apply)*

Moderate residential development (e.g., town homes, low-income housing, etc.)Redevelopment of underused and/or vacant propertiesExpansion regarding more local businessesInvestment of public spaces that bring people togetherOther
What types of new housing, if any, would you support? (Select all that apply)*

New subdivisionsTown homesRental propertiesLow-income housingSmall-scale multi-family housingNo new business is neededOther
How would you rate the current state of our village infrastructure (roads, utilities, public facilities)? (Scale: 1 – very dissatisfied; 5 – very satisfied) (select ONE)*
Which improvements would you most like to see? (Select all that apply)*

Road and sidewalk improvementsUpgraded water and sewer systemsEnhanced public transportation or non-motorized pathwaysBetter maintenance of parks and community spacesMore community centers or multipurpose facilitiesOther
What type of businesses would you be interested in? (Select all that apply)*

Local restaurantsMore public spacesLocal coffee shopChain restaurantFast FoodOther
What type of youth services would you be interested in? (Select all that apply)*

Recreational centerInteractive learning centerMuseumOther
What type of youth services do you use? (Select all that apply)*

Local parksLakeland TrailPublic LibraryOther
How satisfied are you with the current police coverage in our village? (Scale: 1 – very dissatisfied; 5 – very satisfied) (select ONE)*
How important is it to have police on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in our village? (Scale: 1 – not important at all; 5 – very important) (select ONE)*
Do you believe that having 24/7 police coverage would significantly improve the safety of our village? (Scale: 1 – strongly disagree; 5 – strongly agree) (select ONE)*
If maintaining 24/7 police coverage required a moderate increase in local taxes, would you support this tax increase? (Scale: 1 – not at all; 5 – definitely) (select ONE)*
If we could reduce the cost of maintaining 24/7 police coverage by contracting with an external agency (e.g. Sheriff's Office) would you prefer that option over increasing local taxes? (Scale: 1 – strong preference to contract; 5 – strong preference for tax increase) (select ONE)*
How satisfied are you with the current fire coverage in our village? (Scale: 1 – very dissatisfied; 5 – very satisfied) (select ONE)*
What suggestions do you have to improve emergency response and community safety?
How would you rate the overall value you receive from local government services compared to your tax burden? (Scale: 1 – not at all; 5 – excellent value) (select ONE)*
Do you feel that your tax dollars are being efficiently used to provide services such as public safety, road maintenance, trash/recycling services, yard pick-up services and community facilities? (select ONE)*

Yes, definitelySomewhatNot reallyNot at allOther
How would you rate the affordability and quality of our water and sewer services? (Scale: 1 – poor; 5 – excellent) (select ONE)*
Do you believe that our water and sewer rates are fair compared to the services provided? (select ONE)*

YesNoNot sureOther
How familiar are you with the current master plan? (select ONE)*

Very familiarSomewhat familiarNot very familiarNot familiar at all
What are your top three priorities for our village over the next 5-10 years? (Examples: redevelopment of unused spaces, more community spaces, more downtown development, etc.)*
Would you be interested in participating in future workshops or focus groups on village planning?*

Yes, if so, please provide your email belowNo
Email
example@example.com
How do you currently hear about community events? (Select all that apply)*

FacebookTwitterInstagramVillage WebsiteVillage NewsletterFriendOther
What is the best way to spread information about community events, in your opinion? (Select all that apply)*

FacebookTwitterInstagramVillage WebsiteVillage NewsletterEmailOther
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions to help guide the master plan update?
Thank you for your time and thoughtful responses! Your feedback will help ensure that our master plan reflects the aspirations of our community while protecting the rural charm we all cherish.
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Please take 10-15 minutes to fill out this survey regarding the Master Plan of the Village of Pinckney.