LRPC - Questionnaire

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

This survey is a census of the opinions of everyone age 18 and older residing in the Town of Somerset in March 2002. The purpose of the survey was to allow all adult residents to express their views on topics being considered by Somerset's Long-range Planning Committee. The total questionnaires returned was 373 (out of a possible 800).

Questionnaire with highlights and detailed findings - [PDF - a 64-page documents].

Highlights

A survey of all adults age 18 and over residing in the Town of Somerset was conducted in March 2002 to assist the Long-range Planning Committee, which is charged with making recommendations to the Town Council. Nearly half (373 total) of Somerset adults answered the survey.

Somerset residents expressed a high level of satisfaction with life in Somerset. Almost everyone (94%) said they are at least somewhat satisfied with Somerset as a place to live, and 81% said they are very satisfied.

Features that make the Town attractive and that draw residents to move here include:

Location - proximity to the metro/transportation, downtown, and shopping
Ambience - the small town feeling, sense of community, friendly neighbors, peacefulness, and beauty
Amenities - especially the pool but also the tennis courts
Trees, parks, and landscapes
Schools

Somerset residents are generally satisfied with the Town maintenance, appearance, services, friendliness of neighbors, opportunities for social interaction, and governance - including the form of governance and the adequacy of information and Town Hall staffing.

The most widespread concerns are:

Traffic, traffic rules - failure to observe speed limits, increased/overcrowded street parking, failure to observe stop signs, and too much through traffic
Increased development - large houses/mansionization, too much development
Ambience - losing small town feel, miscellaneous issues
Crime

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