North Pocono Planning Association
Community Survey
Age Group
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
Over 75
Housing status within the North Pocono Region
Full Time Owner
Full Time Renter
Seasonal Resident
Work Here / Live Elsewhere
What kind of structure do you live in?
Single Family Detatched
Duplex/Twin
Townhouse/Semi Detached
Multi Family (Apartments)
Mobile/Manufactured Home
How long have you lived or worked in the North Pocono region?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Employment Category:
Retail
Restaurant Services
Warehouse/Manufacturing
Government
Office/Professional Services
Work from Home/Home Business
Health Care/Medical Facilities
Education
Natural Resources/Agriculture
Retired
Currently Not Employed
Other
Annual Household Income:
Under $25k
$25k-$49k
$50k-$74k
$75k-$99k
$100k-$149k
Over $150k
Do you identify as a person with a disability?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Household Type:
Single Adult
Couple, No Children
Couple, With Children
Single Adult, With Children
Multi Generational
Other
Your Municipality:
Moscow Borough
Covington Township
Elmhurst Township
Jefferson Township
Madison Township
Roaring Brook Township
Spring Brook Township
Thornhurst Township
Other
In ten words, why do you choose to live here?
What would you like to see more in the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)
Neighbors walking or biking past
Small businesses and services within a 10 minute drive
Kids playing safely outside
Reliable high-speed internet reaching every house
Dark, star filled skies with minimal light pollution
Manufacturing/industry/employment opportunities within a 10 minute drive
Big box retail/franchise restaurants within a 10 minute drive
Other
If Other, please explain
How often has municipal zoning caused you frustration?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
All the time
Communities thrive when local businesses and organizations succeed. Which of these are important to you? (Select all that apply)
Home-based entrepreneurs/remote work hubs
Farm to table and agricultural ventures
Light industry near highway interchanges
Everyday retail and services (grocery, pharmacy, hardware)
Arts, culture and events
Green infrastructure (solar, wind, renewables)
Data centers or high-tech manufacturing
If Moscow Borough were to pool resources to fix one Main Street issue, which should it be?
Streetscape and sidewalks
Building/facade improvements
Public wifi
Attract new businesses or expand existing ones
Other
If other, please explain:
How do you feel about living near different types of land uses? (Select all that apply)
I'm comfortable living near small scale commercial uses
I'm comfortable living near large scale commercial or industrial uses
I prefer residential only surroundings
I'm fine living near working farms or agricultural operations
Do you have any other thoughts about living near certain land uses?
Which statements apply to you? (Select all that apply)
I sit in traffic for longer than 15 minutes
I avoid walking or biking because it feels unsafe
Cell coverage drops on my daily route
I would support region wide broadband upgrades
I would support road shoulder/bike lane improvements
Since funds are limited, which investment should come first?
Safer shoulders and bike lanes
Public bus and van service
Road widening
Broadband upgrades
Cell phone coverage
Other
If other, please explain:
Which is most important to you?
Protect every acre of forest
Build as many homes as the market demands
Which housing options should be easier to build in existing communities? (Select all that apply)
Accessory dwelling units (in law suites)
Duplexes/twins on small lots
Townhouses/multi-family units
ADA accessible and universal design homes for aging in place
Single family dwellings
Mixed use dwelling and commercial units
Seasonal/RV parks
None - keep current rules
Would you support six new homes being built on ten forested acres?
Support
Oppose
Unsure
Picture a brand-new public space that hosts a weekly market, community events and festivals, which aspect would be most important to you?
All-ages playground
Shaded seating and gardens
Food truck hookups
Walking trail loop
Public restrooms
ADA accessibility
Youth sports fields
Electric vehicle chargers
Hunting/fishing
Other
If other, please explain:
Which services feel hardest to access today? (Select up to 3)
Reliable childcare
Senior services
Mental health care
EMS response times
Recycling
Public library programming
Grocery options
Employment opportunities
None - I am satisfied
Other
If other, please explain:
Which is most important to you?
Protect every acre of forest
Build as many businesses as the market demands
Which types of new businesses would like to see in or near your neighborhood? (Select all that apply)
Small locally owned businesses (cafe, bakery, hardware store)
Everyday convenience retail (dollar store, pharmacy, grocery)
Restaurants or food trucks
Professional services (dentist, accountant, vet)
Recreational or fitness (gym, studio, indoor sports)
Coworking or remote working spaces
No new businesses - I prefer to the area as it is
Other
If other, please explain:
Hypothetically, a $1 million grant lands in North Pocono, but only one project can move forward. Which do you choose?
Inter municipal trails linking the communities
Business incubator and remote work hubs near I-380 or I-84
Community sewer/water upgrades unlocking housing
Finish the sentence: "North Pocono will still feel like home in 20 years if..."
One thing the planning team must not overlook:
What must happen, be protected or be created for a positive future for the North Pocono region?
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