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City of Northville Master Plan Update Planning Commission Presentation

Survey #1 Results

September 1, 2020

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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 3. Identify potential opportunities, needs and concerns with the future of the three sub-areas

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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
• 37% were Township residents, business owners
• r worked in Northville Township*

*Respondents were allowed to check more than one box. Therefore, there is some cross-over.

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WHO RESPONDED?

• The report describes the results of ALL

respondents.

• The data from City of Northville residents &

business owners was broken out from the

• verall responses to see if there were any

differences from the overall sample.

• There is not a significant difference from the
• verall sample for almost all of the questions.
• If responses differed by more than 5%, then it

is noted in the narrative.

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WHO RESPONDED?

Respondents Census* Over / Under Represented in Survey Responses Lived in residence for over a year 96% 91% New residents under represented Own their home 95% 77% Renters under represented Seniors (over 65) living alone 11% 19% Seniors living along under represented Households with children 43% 25% Households with children

• ver represented

*U.S. Census Bureau 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate

SURVEY RESULTS

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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 Northville residents. 90% 8% 1%

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

All respondents for question: N=968 for Current. N=983 for Future. Data shown as percentages of question respondents..

5 10 15 20 25 Current Future

Question Respondent %

Vibrancy

Survey Questions 4 & 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

• What should new

development contribute?

• 57% said “balance

between character and vibrancy”

• 30% said “character”

All respondents for question: N=995. Data shown as percentages of question respondents

3 to 5 5 to 7

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
• Arts & entertainment
• Racetrack:
• Parks and public spaces
• Detached single-family residential
• Arts & entertainment
• S. Center Street:
• Attached single-family residential
• Detached single-family residential
• Multi-family residential

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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
• pportunity 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
• pen-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)

QUESTIONS?