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City Modern Master Plan Survey - Goals & Objectives (Short Survey)

Help us prioritize the goals and objectives for the City Modern Master Plan. (This is a short survey)

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Please select the priority level you believe each goal, objective, or strategy should be assigned.

Provide walkable, neighborhood-oriented commercial opportunities throughout the City.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 15.1% 11
Medium priority 28.8% 21
High priority 56.2% 41
Implement new zoning standards (such as a form-based code) to create higher quality design and more consistent development.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 31.5% 23
Medium priority 39.7% 29
High priority 26.0% 19
Create opportunities for dense Live-Work-Play housing, co-working, and shared working spaces.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 47.9% 35
Medium priority 31.5% 23
High priority 20.5% 15
Update the City’s requirements for vehicle parking on private development sites, including the reduction or elimination of specific quantity standards.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 57.5% 42
Medium priority 28.8% 21
High priority 13.7% 10
Transform the Midland Mall area into a walkable, mixed use regional center.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 11.0% 8
Medium priority 39.7% 29
High priority 49.3% 36
Encourage the adaptation of existing buildings to new uses by amending the zoning ordinance.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 11.0% 8
Medium priority 30.1% 22
High priority 58.9% 43
Permit accessory dwelling units (also commonly known as ADUs, mother-in-law apartments, granny flats, etc.) in residential areas.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 26.0% 19
Medium priority 42.5% 31
High priority 30.1% 22
Encourage the construction of more housing in the Downtown district.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 45.2% 33
Medium priority 28.8% 21
High priority 26.0% 19
Encourage high density development to leverage public investments in existing infrastructure.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 39.7% 29
Medium priority 38.4% 28
High priority 21.9% 16
Support the vitality of Downtown Midland by encouraging businesses to offer extended hours of operations, expanding the availability of the commons, and providing public restrooms.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 9.6% 7
Medium priority 37.0% 27
High priority 53.4% 39
Review Midland Urban Growth Area policy and Urban Cooperation Act Agreements to ensure they continue to support the long term vitality of the City of Midland and greater region.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 16.4% 12
Medium priority 54.8% 40
High priority 28.8% 21
Be a leader in sustainable municipal operations (i.e. electrify vehicle fleet, net zero buildings, carbon neutrality).
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 41.1% 30
Medium priority 27.4% 20
High priority 31.5% 23
Increase investment in public transportation.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 30.1% 22
Medium priority 34.2% 25
High priority 35.6% 26
Amend the City’s stormwater regulations to reflect varied needs throughout the City.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 8.2% 6
Medium priority 39.7% 29
High priority 47.9% 35
Develop a plan to dramatically expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 47.9% 35
Medium priority 34.2% 25
High priority 17.8% 13
Provide higher-quality infrastructure for walking and biking.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 15.1% 11
Medium priority 32.9% 24
High priority 52.1% 38
Create more opportunities for formal and informal events in Midtown, Center City, and other spaces beyond Downtown.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 15.1% 11
Medium priority 41.1% 30
High priority 43.8% 32
Provide farmers market opportunities in different parts of the City.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 38.4% 28
Medium priority 31.5% 23
High priority 30.1% 22
Identify opportunities to collaborate or combine efforts to provide recreation activities, including potentially creating formalized recreational authorities to oversee recreation facilities.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 34.2% 25
Medium priority 46.6% 34
High priority 19.2% 14
Expand capability of City to more directly engage with residents (i.e. Citizens Academy more than once a year).
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 41.1% 30
Medium priority 42.5% 31
High priority 16.4% 12
Address drug abuse issues through alternatives to jail/arrest, such as mental health intervention and education.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 15.1% 11
Medium priority 35.6% 26
High priority 49.3% 36
Consider expanding City Council to 7 wards.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 56.2% 41
Medium priority 37.0% 27
High priority 6.8% 5
Account for the needs of aging residents when implementing programs and services.
Response Percent Response Count
Low priority 8.2% 6
Medium priority 46.6% 34
High priority 43.8% 32

Are there any additional high priority items the Master Plan should address?

Answered
33
Skipped
40

Would your neighborhood benefit from Neighborhood Commercial?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 28.8% 21
No 71.2% 52

If 'yes', please describe where. (ex: corner of Jefferson and Sugnet streets)

Answered
21
Skipped
52

What other areas of the city would you like to see Neighborhood Commercial? Please describe.

Answered
12
Skipped
61

Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
I live within the City of Midland. 80.8% 59
I live outside the City of Midland. 17.8% 13
I work within the City of Midland. 41.1% 30
I work outside the City of Midland. 9.6% 7
I work from home. 16.4% 12
I am a business owner. 2.7% 2

If applicable, what area of the City do you live or work in?

Answered
48
Skipped
25

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
19-25 4.2% 3
26-39 26.4% 19
40-49 19.4% 14
50-69 43.1% 31
70+ 6.9% 5

How would you classify your household? (select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Single household 23.6% 17
Family household with children under age 18 34.7% 25
Family household with children 19 or older 8.3% 6
Household of one or more adults under age 62 with no children in the home 18.1% 13
Intergenerational household or extended family household 5.6% 4
Household with adults age 62 or older 16.7% 12
Other 2.8% 2

How many vehicles does your household have?

Response Percent Response Count
0 1.4% 1
1 13.9% 10
2 65.3% 47
3 12.5% 9
4+ 6.9% 5
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March 1, 2023, 8:01 PM
  • Please select the priority level you believe each goal, objective, or strategy should be assigned.
    • Provide walkable, neighborhood-oriented commercial opportunities throughout the City. - High priority
    • Implement new zoning standards (such as a form-based code) to create higher quality design and more consistent development. - Medium priority
    • Create opportunities for dense Live-Work-Play housing, co-working, and shared working spaces. - Medium priority
    • Update the City’s requirements for vehicle parking on private development sites, including the reduction or elimination of specific quantity standards. - Medium priority
    • Transform the Midland Mall area into a walkable, mixed use regional center. - High priority
    • Encourage the adaptation of existing buildings to new uses by amending the zoning ordinance. - High priority
    • Permit accessory dwelling units (also commonly known as ADUs, mother-in-law apartments, granny flats, etc.) in residential areas. - Low priority
    • Encourage the construction of more housing in the Downtown district. - Low priority
    • Encourage high density development to leverage public investments in existing infrastructure. - Low priority
    • Support the vitality of Downtown Midland by encouraging businesses to offer extended hours of operations, expanding the availability of the commons, and providing public restrooms. - High priority
    • Review Midland Urban Growth Area policy and Urban Cooperation Act Agreements to ensure they continue to support the long term vitality of the City of Midland and greater region. - Medium priority
    • Be a leader in sustainable municipal operations (i.e. electrify vehicle fleet, net zero buildings, carbon neutrality). - Medium priority
    • Increase investment in public transportation. - High priority
    • Amend the City’s stormwater regulations to reflect varied needs throughout the City. - Medium priority
    • Develop a plan to dramatically expand electric vehicle infrastructure. - Medium priority
    • Provide higher-quality infrastructure for walking and biking. - Medium priority
    • Create more opportunities for formal and informal events in Midtown, Center City, and other spaces beyond Downtown. - High priority
    • Provide farmers market opportunities in different parts of the City. - High priority
    • Identify opportunities to collaborate or combine efforts to provide recreation activities, including potentially creating formalized recreational authorities to oversee recreation facilities. - Medium priority
    • Expand capability of City to more directly engage with residents (i.e. Citizens Academy more than once a year). - Low priority
    • Address drug abuse issues through alternatives to jail/arrest, such as mental health intervention and education. - Medium priority
    • Consider expanding City Council to 7 wards. - Low priority
    • Account for the needs of aging residents when implementing programs and services. - Medium priority
  • Are there any additional high priority items the Master Plan should address?
    No response.
  • Would your neighborhood benefit from Neighborhood Commercial?
    • Yes
  • If 'yes', please describe where. (ex: corner of Jefferson and Sugnet streets)

    Corner of Jefferson and Sugnet, yes I know that was also the example.

  • What other areas of the city would you like to see Neighborhood Commercial? Please describe.
    No response.
  • Which of the following best describes you? (select all that apply)
    • I live within the City of Midland.
  • If applicable, what area of the City do you live or work in?
    Off Sugnet on Oak Court
  • What is your age?
    • 26-39
  • How would you classify your household? (select all that apply)
    • Household of one or more adults under age 62 with no children in the home
  • How many vehicles does your household have?
    • 2
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Low priority
Medium priority
High priority
Provide walkable, neighborhood-oriented commercial opportunities throughout the City.
Implement new zoning standards (such as a form-based code) to create higher quality design and more consistent development.
Create opportunities for dense Live-Work-Play housing, co-working, and shared working spaces.
Update the City’s requirements for vehicle parking on private development sites, including the reduction or elimination of specific quantity standards.
Transform the Midland Mall area into a walkable, mixed use regional center.
Encourage the adaptation of existing buildings to new uses by amending the zoning ordinance.
Permit accessory dwelling units (also commonly known as ADUs, mother-in-law apartments, granny flats, etc.) in residential areas.
Encourage the construction of more housing in the Downtown district.
Encourage high density development to leverage public investments in existing infrastructure.
Support the vitality of Downtown Midland by encouraging businesses to offer extended hours of operations, expanding the availability of the commons, and providing public restrooms.
Review Midland Urban Growth Area policy and Urban Cooperation Act Agreements to ensure they continue to support the long term vitality of the City of Midland and greater region.
Be a leader in sustainable municipal operations (i.e. electrify vehicle fleet, net zero buildings, carbon neutrality).
Increase investment in public transportation.
Amend the City’s stormwater regulations to reflect varied needs throughout the City.
Develop a plan to dramatically expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
Provide higher-quality infrastructure for walking and biking.
Create more opportunities for formal and informal events in Midtown, Center City, and other spaces beyond Downtown.
Provide farmers market opportunities in different parts of the City.
Identify opportunities to collaborate or combine efforts to provide recreation activities, including potentially creating formalized recreational authorities to oversee recreation facilities.
Expand capability of City to more directly engage with residents (i.e. Citizens Academy more than once a year).
Address drug abuse issues through alternatives to jail/arrest, such as mental health intervention and education.
Consider expanding City Council to 7 wards.
Account for the needs of aging residents when implementing programs and services.
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