City of Northville Master Plan Update Planning Commission Presentation Survey #1 Results September 1, 2020 Corpmagazine.com
PRESENTATION OUTLINE Survey goals Who responded Survey results: • Perceived community priorities • Northville character and vibrancy • Opportunities and concerns for future of sub-areas Questions
SURVEY GOALS 1. Confirm key priorities for the three sub- areas 2. Discern what is most valued about the character and vibrancy of the City Northville.org 3. Identify potential opportunities, needs and concerns with the future of the three sub-areas
WHO RESPONDED? Survey open for 9 weeks 1,000 people responded (1 paper response): • 57% were City residents • 6% were City business owners • 8% work in City of Northville Downtownnorthville.com 37% were Township residents, business owners or worked in Northville Township* *Respondents were allowed to check more than one box. Therefore, there is some cross-over.
WHO RESPONDED? The report describes the results of ALL respondents. The data from City of Northville residents & business owners was broken out from the overall responses to see if there were any differences from the overall sample. There is not a significant difference from the Downtownnorthville.com overall sample for almost all of the questions. If responses differed by more than 5%, then it is noted in the narrative.
WHO RESPONDED? Over / Under Represented Respondents Census* in Survey Responses New residents Lived in residence for over a year 96% 91% under represented Renters Own their home 95% 77% under represented Seniors living along Seniors (over 65) living alone 11% 19% under represented Households with children Households with children 43% 25% over represented *U.S. Census Bureau 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate
ci.Northville.mi.us SURVEY RESULTS
PERCEIVED COMMUNITY PRIORITIES Respondents asked to indicate if they agree, disagree or are neutral on the following statements: New development should… Agree Disagree Neutral Blend seamlessly with the surrounding areas. 88% 9% 3% Maintain/enhance walkability in these sub-areas. 97% 3% 0% Facilitate pedestrian and vehicular connections between areas. 94% 4% 1% Include welcoming public spaces that can be used by all 90% 8% 1% Northville residents. All respondents for question: N=992 for statements on design and walkability, N=991 for statement on connections, and N=987 for statement on welcoming places.
PERCEIVED COMMUNITY PRIORITIES Additional comments: • Density should be the same as existing neighborhoods • Concerns about traffic, parking, round-about & pedestrian safety • Daylighting the river and open space are priorities • Differing opinions about housing types and architectural style • A few asked that the racetrack be preserved
CHARACTER AND VIBRANCY Characteristics of Northville that make it unique and special Top 10 responses: The “small town” fee 61% Downtown’s atmosphere 54% The ability to easily walk from place to place 43% Great schools 41% In-town shopping/dining opportunities 37% Safety 37% Historic single-family homes 36% Parks and green space 35% Variety of family-friendly events and festivals (concerts, parades, art shows, etc.) 34% Quiet residential streets 29% All respondents for question: N=998. Data shown as percentages of question respondents.
CHARACTER AND VIBRANCY Current and future vibrancy What should new development Vibrancy contribute? Survey Questions 4 & 5 5 to 7 25 3 to 5 • 57% said “balance between character 20 Question Respondent % and vibrancy” 15 • 30% said “character” 10 All respondents for question: N=995. Data shown as percentages of question 5 respondents 0 Current Future 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 All respondents for question: N=968 for Current. N=983 for Future. Data shown as percentages of question respondents..
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS Most appropriate residential/public space opportunities: • Daylighting the river • More public parks • Expanding footprint of downtown Most appropriate commercial opportunities: • Restaurants • Retail/stores • Bars/brew pubs/entertainment venues Most appropriate infrastructure/environmental opportunities: • Environmental improvements from daylighting the river • Improving streetscapes with trees, street lighting and landscaping • Improved traffic control/flow
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS Cady Street: • Commercial • Mixed use downtownnorthville.com • Arts & entertainment Racetrack: • Parks and public spaces • Detached single-family residential Downtownnorthville.com • Arts & entertainment S. Center Street: • Attached single-family residential thepernateam.com • Detached single-family residential • Multi-family residential
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS Concerns Top 10 responses: Increased traffic (both city-wide and traffic impact on neighborhoods) 72% Loss of small-town atmosphere 50% Character of new development might be inconsistent with what I want for Northville 48% Poor quality architecture 35% Inadequate parking 28% Diminished walkability/pedestrian safety 27% Amenities like parks or the daylighted river may not be readily accessible to all Northville residents. 27% Activity level/vibrancy of the new development might be inconsistent with what I want for Northville 23% Loss of current farmers market location 22% Negative impact on property values 19% All respondents for question: N=980 for %. N=966 for ranking. For %, respondents could select multiple choices.
OTHER THOUGHTS Decisions about redevelopment of sub-areas will have long-ranging impacts, with a single opportunity to get it right Some questioned who initiated redevelopment of the racetrack…the property owner or City? While some were concerned with density, others saw this as an opportunity for more-affordable/senior housing Some saw recreation as an opportunity (fitness center) Organizing principles suggested include: “placemaking,” “sustainability,” “balance of economic, environmental, equity”
RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE The Survey #1 Summary Report, and verbatim report of responses to open-ended questions are available: 1. In tonight’s Planning Commission meeting packet 2. Posted on the City’s Master Plan webpage: (ci.Northville.mi.us/ Business/Master Plan/Master Plan Amendment)
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