Westbrook community survey summary

8/7/2019 Westbrook community survey summary

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1. Are you a :

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Full time resident 95.6% 108

seasonal resident 2.7% 3

business owner 0.9% 1

non-resident property owner 0.9% 1

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2. Do you:

Response

Percent

Response

Count

own your own home/ business 97.2% 104

rent your home/ business 2.8% 3


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3. How long have you lived in Westbrook?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

less than 1 year 0.9% 1

1 to 5 years 9.8% 11

5-15 years 28.6% 32

over 15 years 59.8% 67

not applicable 0.9% 1


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4. Is this number:

Response

Percent

Response

Count

full time 85.2% 69

part time 2.5% 2

combination full time/part time 12.3% 10


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5. How long have you owned a business in Westbrook?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

less than 1 year 0.0% 0

1-5 years 0.9% 1

5-15 years 2.8% 3

over 15 years 10.4% 11

not applicable 85.8% 91


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6. Where is your property located in Westbrook?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

North of 95 48.2% 53

South of 95 51.8% 57


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7. What is your age?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

under 20 years 0.9% 1

20-34 years 3.5% 4

35-54 years 33.6% 38

55-64 years 24.8% 28

65+ 37.2% 42


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8. What is your highest level of education?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

high school 14.3% 16

undergraduate 23.2% 26

graduate 31.3% 35

post graduate 31.3% 35


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9. What is your household income?

Response

Percent

Response

Count

Under $25k 2.1% 2

$25-$50k 20.6% 20

$51-$75k 21.6% 21

$76k+ 55.7% 54


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10. How important were the following factors in your decision to live in Westbrook?

very importantsomewhat

importantnot a factor no opinion

Response

Count

born or raised in the area 23.6% (25) 14.2% (15) 56.6% (60) 5.7% (6) 106

vacationed here 19.6% (20) 11.8% (12) 61.8% (63) 6.9% (7) 102

small town atmosphere 61.8% (68) 30.9% (34) 6.4% (7) 0.9% (1) 110

uncrowded living conditions 65.4% (70) 25.2% (27) 8.4% (9) 0.9% (1) 107

outdoor recreation activities 49.5% (53) 28.0% (30) 21.5% (23) 0.9% (1) 107

friendly people 47.7% (52) 32.1% (35) 16.5% (18) 3.7% (4) 109

located near work 24.8% (26) 21.0% (22) 52.4% (55) 1.9% (2) 105

school system 32.0% (33) 26.2% (27) 39.8% (41) 1.9% (2) 103

town services & facil it ies 25.2% (26) 36.9% (38) 32.0% (33) 5.8% (6) 103

affordability 49.5% (54) 33.0% (36) 17.4% (19) 0.0% (0) 109


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11. Below is a list of general goals for the Town. How important are these goals to you?

very importantsomewhat

importantnot important no opinion

Response

Count

preserving/ enhancing community

character 67.9% (74) 21.1% (23) 11.0% (12) 0.0% (0) 109

revitalizing Town Center 38.5% (42) 33.0% (36) 26.6% (29) 1.8% (2) 109

managing economic development 61.5% (67) 26.6% (29) 9.2% (10) 2.8% (3) 109

guiding residential development 56.9% (62) 26.6% (29) 11.9% (13) 4.6% (5) 109

addressing housing needs 26.6% (29) 35.8% (39) 32.1% (35) 5.5% (6) 109

providing alternative transportation

options44.1% (49) 29.7% (33) 24.3% (27) 1.8% (2) 111

preserving open space 61.6% (69) 25.9% (29) 12.5% (14) 0.0% (0) 112

having adequate utilities 50.5% (55) 36.7% (40) 7.3% (8) 5.5% (6) 109

protecting natural resources 75.0% (84) 16.1% (18) 8.9% (10) 0.0% (0) 112

providing communi ty facil it ies 30.9% (34) 44.5% (49) 21.8% (24) 2.7% (3) 110

managing vehicular transportation 52.3% (58) 38.7% (43) 7.2% (8) 1.8% (2) 111

protecting & managing coastal

areas78.6% (88) 17.9% (20) 3.6% (4) 0.0% (0) 112

providing quality education 63.4% (71) 24.1% (27) 8.9% (10) 3.6% (4) 112


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12. How well do you think Westbrook is doing addressing these goals?

excellent good f air poor no opinionResponse

Count

preserving/ enhancing community

character 5.5% (6) 42.7% (47) 33.6% (37) 15.5% (17) 2.7% (3) 110

revitalizing Town Center 4.5% (5) 26.8% (30) 35.7% (40) 27.7% (31) 5.4% (6) 112

managing economic development 0.9% (1) 20.9% (23) 43.6% (48) 22.7% (25) 11.8% (13) 110

guiding residential development 3.6% (4) 30.9% (34) 31.8% (35) 17.3% (19) 16.4% (18) 110

addressing housing needs 2.7% (3) 22.7% (25) 42.7% (47) 10.9% (12) 20.9% (23) 110

providing alternative transportation

options2.7% (3) 24.3% (27) 34.2% (38) 22.5% (25) 16.2% (18) 111

preserving open space 16.1% (18) 48.2% (54) 24.1% (27) 3.6% (4) 8.9% (10) 112

having adequate uti li ties 10.2% (11) 48.1% (52) 24.1% (26) 5.6% (6) 12.0% (13) 108

protecting natural resources 13.6% (15) 47.3% (52) 29.1% (32) 3.6% (4) 6.4% (7) 110

providing community facilities 15.6% (17) 41.3% (45) 25.7% (28) 9.2% (10) 8.3% (9) 109

managing vehicular transportation 11.6% (13) 54.5% (61) 25.0% (28) 6.3% (7) 2.7% (3) 112

protecting & managing coastal

areas10.0% (11) 49.1% (54) 24.5% (27) 7.3% (8) 9.1% (10) 110

providing quality education 21.4% (24) 44.6% (50) 10.7% (12) 13.4% (15) 9.8% (11) 112


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13. question

strongly

agreeagree disagree

strongly

disagreeno opinion

Response

Count

programs & services for seniors

are adequate19.8% (22) 53.2% (59) 5.4% (6) 1.8% (2) 19.8% (22) 111

programs & services for youth are

adequate12.6% (14) 40.5% (45) 22.5% (25) 4.5% (5) 19.8% (22) 111

the town website is helpful 5.5% (6) 47.3% (52) 10.0% (11) 10.0% (11) 27.3% (30) 110

there should be more commercial

development on r te. 15.5% (6) 25.5% (28) 36.4% (40) 21.8% (24) 10.9% (12) 110

there should be more commercial

development at exit 64/6512.0% (13) 42.6% (46) 20.4% (22) 16.7% (18) 8.3% (9) 108

the Town should take steps to

conserve energy including

investing in renewable technologies

that may have higher initial costs

but result in long term savings

21.8% (24) 43.6% (48) 12.7% (14) 10.0% (11) 11.8% (13) 110


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14. The Town Center has been identified as the heart of the community both in terms of it's central location and

historical & cultural importance. As such, there has been much study & public discussion on ways to improve

it's commercial & social value. Please rate each of the following recommendations .

very

important

somewhat

important

not

importantbad idea no opinion

Response

Count

expand parking 27.1% (29) 36.4% (39) 27.1% (29) 8.4% (9) 0.9% (1) 107

encourage consistent signage 31.2% (34) 39.4% (43) 14.7% (16) 5.5% (6) 9.2% (10) 109

alleviate traffic congestion 34.6% (37) 34.6% (37) 21.5% (23) 2.8% (3) 6.5% (7) 107

slow down traffic 30.5% (32) 29.5% (31) 28.6% (30) 8.6% (9) 2.9% (3) 105

increase pedestrian safety through

paving patterns/sidewalks45.4% (49) 34.3% (37) 13.9% (15) 3.7% (4) 2.8% (3) 108

minimize amount of driveways onto

major roads20.0% (21) 28.6% (30) 33.3% (35) 4.8% (5) 13.3% (14) 105

bury above ground uti li ties 24.5% (27) 35.5% (39) 25.5% (28) 10.0% (11) 4.5% (5) 110

expand opportunities to live in or

near town center 12.8% (14) 29.4% (32) 33.0% (36) 20.2% (22) 4.6% (5) 109

explore shared public/private

sewage disposal options to

facilitate business

expansion/opportunity

22.9% (25) 27.5% (30) 14.7% (16) 29.4% (32) 5.5% (6) 109

create open market area 25.0% (27) 31.5% (34) 25.0% (27) 14.8% (16) 3.7% (4) 108

offer financial incentive to

encourage building upgrades22.0% (24) 41.3% (45) 16.5% (18) 15.6% (17) 4.6% (5) 109

preserve distinctive

trees/historically significant

structures

52.3% (58) 35.1% (39) 10.8% (12) 1.8% (2) 0.0% (0) 111

ensure that new development &

redevelopment has appropriate

architectural style & scale

60.0% (66) 27.3% (30) 6.4% (7) 6.4% (7) 0.0% (0) 110

promote busineses & activities that

attract boaters & tourists33.6% (37) 45.5% (50) 10.0% (11) 9.1% (10) 1.8% (2) 110

create a unified streetscape

through installation of street trees,

planters, decorative streetlights,39.1% (43) 30.0% (33) 21.8% (24) 7.3% (8) 1.8% (2) 110



pavers & street furniture

provide bike racks 27.3% (30) 33.6% (37) 30.0% (33) 4.5% (5) 4.5% (5) 110

provide public restroom 25.7% (28) 35.8% (39) 22.9% (25) 8.3% (9) 7.3% (8) 109


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15. First time home buyers & seniors on fixed income are being priced out of the market. How important are the

following?

very

important

somewhat

important

not


Response

Count

allow accessory apartments within

single family homes24.5% (27) 33.6% (37) 12.7% (14) 23.6% (26) 5.5% (6) 110

permit greater residential density

for projects designated as

affordable housing in selected

areas

15.6% (17) 30.3% (33) 12.8% (14) 39.4% (43) 1.8% (2) 109

r equire a percentage of all new

development to meet affordability

criteria

17.6% (19) 28.7% (31) 17.6% (19) 32.4% (35) 3.7% (4) 108

permit conversion of large homesto multi-family residences

10.1% (11) 20.2% (22) 14.7% (16) 50.5% (55) 4.6% (5) 109

allow 2 family dwellings in all

districts if designed to look like

single family homes

10.1% (11) 28.4% (31) 13.8% (15) 41.3% (45) 6.4% (7) 109


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16. The Town has been proactive in aquiring open space with a focus on protecting quality & quantity of surface

& ground water resources. How would you rate the following additional programs, goals & objectives?

very

important

somewhat

important

not


Response

Count

establish greenways to create

contiguous forest lands and link

open space parcels

38.2% (42) 40.0% (44) 13.6% (15) 3.6% (4) 4.5% (5) 110

develop recreational trails in open

space parcels42.2% (46) 38.5% (42) 11.0% (12) 6.4% (7) 1.8% (2) 109

collaborate with regional partners to

create a natural heritage trail linking

scenic, cultural & recreational areas

37.6% (41) 40.4% (44) 14.7% (16) 4.6% (5) 2.8% (3) 109

create a kayak launch on Patchaug

River behind Mulvey 40.4% (44) 31.2% (34) 19.3% (21) 6.4% (7) 2.8% (3) 109

create a public boat launch on LIS 37.4% (40) 33.6% (36) 15.0% (16) 11.2% (12) 2.8% (3) 107

preserve green breaks along town

roads to maintain rural character &

scenic vistas

46.7% (50) 30.8% (33) 16.8% (18) 3.7% (4) 1.9% (2) 107

preserve vegetative buffers to

wetlands & watercourses52.8% (57) 27.8% (30) 12.0% (13) 2.8% (3) 4.6% (5) 108

preserve farmland 63.9% (69) 22.2% (24) 10.2% (11) 2.8% (3) 0.9% (1) 108


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17. The Town has identified future capital improvemen ts & expenses. Please indicate their importance to you.

very

important

somewhat

important

not


Response

Count

repair town roads 56.4% (62) 38.2% (42) 5.5% (6) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 110

maintain existing facilities 61.8% (68) 37.3% (41) 0.9% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 110

dredge harbour channel 49.1% (53) 38.0% (41) 8.3% (9) 2.8% (3) 1.9% (2) 108

aquire open space 40.4% (44) 33.0% (36) 16.5% (18) 9.2% (10) 0.9% (1) 109

create parking for town open space 19.1% (21) 43.6% (48) 27.3% (30) 7.3% (8) 2.7% (3) 110

create downtown parking 23.1% (25) 35.2% (38) 34.3% (37) 6.5% (7) 0.9% (1) 108

construct sidewalks along rte. 1 &

153 to train station 35.8% (39) 37.6% (41) 12.8% (14) 11.0% (12) 2.8% (3) 109

replace jettys at west beach 23.4% (25) 29.0% (31) 36.4% (39) 7.5% (8) 3.7% (4) 107

expand fire station 7.3% (8) 30.3% (33) 36.7% (40) 18.3% (20) 7.3% (8) 109

create a dog park 9.1% (10) 14.5% (16) 41.8% (46) 30.0% (33) 4.5% (5) 110

build new community center 11.3% (12) 17.9% (19) 32.1% (34) 34.0% (36) 4.7% (5) 106

replace aging fire equipment 48.2% (53) 38.2% (42) 2.7% (3) 7.3% (8) 3.6% (4) 110


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18. The Town has chosen not to pursue a sewer system/treatment plant for areas south of rte. 1 & other areas of

concern because of the cost, lack of disposal site & increased development. Instead the Town has embarked on a

phased sewer avoidance plan to upgrade & maintain individual septic systems.

str ongly

agreeagree disagree

strongly

disagreeno opinion

Response

Count

septic systems that don't work well,

contribute to pollution in LIS51.4% (57) 30.6% (34) 9.0% (10) 0.9% (1) 8.1% (9) 111

the Town should require property

owners to upgrade sysytems that

don't work well

50.5% (56) 34.2% (38) 9.9% (11) 1.8% (2) 3.6% (4) 111

the Town should make sure

systems are maintained & pumped

every 5 years

54.5% (60) 25.5% (28) 11.8% (13) 3.6% (4) 4.5% (5) 110

the Town should support a sewer

system south of rte. 114.4% (16) 16.2% (18) 22.5% (25) 39.6% (44) 7.2% (8) 111


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