Plain City Ohio Survey on the Future Final Report

PLAIN CITY

SURVEY ON THE FUTURE

OUR FUTURE. OUR VISION.

WHAT WE HEARD

1073 RESPONSES

RESIDENTS & VISTORS TELL THEIR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

PLAIN CITY SURVEY ON THE FUTURE

WHO WE HEARD THE SURVEY ON THE FUTURE RECEIVED AN UNPRECEDENTED RESPONSE 2016 Survey

2003 Survey

1073 Total Responses 604 Village Residents 322 Area Residents 78 Former Residents 7 Area Employees 32 Visitors

407 Total Responses 407 Village Residents 0 Area Residents 0 Former Residents 0 Area Employees 0 Visitors

Through the Survey on the Future, the Village of Plain City increased the number of responses from residents by 48% compared to the previous survey that was done as part of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan.

In addition, the Comprehensive Plan Committee expanded the scope of the survey to Area Residents, meaning residents outside the village but in the Jonathan Alder or other nearby school district, Former Residents, Employees in Plain City or the Jonathan Alder School District, and visitors to Plain City. The vast

majority of surveys were completed online via Survey Monkey. Additional in person opportunities were given at the Village of Plain City office and the Plain City Public Library. Reminders were given via social media, email, local newspapers, fliers, and cards distributed during the 4th of July Parade.

Each category of respondents was given a different series of questions. Residents were asked the most in depth questions and visitors the least. *Please note that every respondent did not answer every question.

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WE ARE PLAIN CITY

604 current residents completed the online and inperson surveys, making up 56% of the total survey responses.

Where do they live?

Household Size?

Years in Plain City?

77%

2-4

5-15 Years (36%) 25+ Years (26%)

1 (9%) / 5+ (16%)

>5 (22%) / 16-25 (17%)

single family homeowners

(75%)

16% Rent / 7% Own Condos

Age?

35-49 (43%)

>20 (1%) / 20-24 (3%) / 25-34 (19%) /50-64 (23% / 65+ (11 %)

BIGGEST CHANGES FROM 2003?

Household Changes:

More single person households

Less 5+ person households Less People Living in Plain City:

Over 25 years

Under 5 years

Top Reasons for Visiting Plain City Family Der Dutchman Shopping Events

Library Sports Parks Pizza

MARYSVILLE

PLAIN CITY

What makes a good community?

2003

safety good schools friendly neighbors

DUBLIN

HILLIARD

2016

friendly neighbors good schools safety

POWELL

LONDON

WORTHINGTON COLUMBUS

The communities show above were the most frequently mentioned communities that current residents had previous lived. The breakdown of current residents was: (68%) Moved to Plain City from another community (24%) Always lived in Plain City (8%) Always lived in the Jonathan Alder School District

PLAIN CITY SURVEY ON THE FUTURE

Resident Quality Of Life

Questions pertaining to ‘Quality of Life’ were featured prominently in the original 2003 Comprehensive Plan Survey and those questions were repeated in the 2016 Survey. Results of the survey show that the majority of responds have a positive view of the quality of life in Plain City By most measures, 2016 respondents believe the quality of life is similar or better than those who responded in 2003

2003

2016

Quality of Life Rating

*Please note that every respondent did not answer every question.

Excellent -6.5% Very Good -35.7% Good - 43.9% Fair - 12.7% Poor - 1.3%

Excellent -6.1% Very Good -36.1% Good - 44.4% Fair - 12% Poor - 1.4%

WHAT MAKES PLAIN CITY UNIQUE?

Quality of Life is:

• clock tower • small town • small town feel near big city • der dutchman • big darby

Improving -38.7% Remaining the Same -30% Declining - 31.3%

Improving -25% Remaining the Same -62.3% Declining - 12.7%

If Improving, Why? Reasons for Shopping Outside Plain City?

Price- 78% Location- 7% Variety- 77% Convenience- 23% Hours- 50%

HOT TOPICS TODAY business growth & development taxes uptown

water infrastructure community housing/ affordability

new businesses new homes/residents leadership schools police/fire/ems

new businesses schools people community new mayor

If Declining, Why? traffic lack of businesses taxes lack of activities poor planning

lack of businesses taxes uptown village council water

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PARKS & RECREATION In the 2016 Survey, residents and non-residents alike were asked what words or phrases described Plain City.

The majority of responses from both groups were overwhelmingly positive and extremely similar.

How to Improve Parks & Recreation Opportunities • Focus on events • Maintain and update existing parks • Add bike/walking paths & lanes

• Recreation activities • Add restrooms • Playground equipment

95%

SAY THE VILLAGE SHOULD WORK TO IMPROVE UPTOWN

36% VISIT BUSINESSES UPTOWN ONCE A WEEK OR MORE

14%

NEVER VISIT BUSINESSES UPTOWN

WHERE SHOULD PARKS & GREENSPACE BE ADDED? • • • • •

South of Plain City Along Big Darby New Elementary Enlarge Pastime In & Near Subdivisions

Uptown

BARRIERS TO BUSINESS UPTOWN Parking Lack of Variety Lack of Businesses

Hours Price Buildings

HOW TO HELP PRESERVE BUILDINGS? Encourage Buildings Owners Encourage Business Grants Tax Abatements & Incentives Clean / Repair Sidewalks

PLAIN CITY SURVEY ON THE FUTURE

Encourage Future Development?

2003 Future development of residential, industrial,and commercial sites was at a key focus area in both the 2003 and 2016 Survey. Respondents were asked questions pertaining to what they wanted to see happen in the future but also what were pressing concerns for today. Additionally, In both 2016 and 2003 residents rated the characteristics and the services of Plain City. *Please note that every respondent did not answer every question.

Community Desired Businesses restaurants store grocery coffee shop manufacturing

daycare center movie theater retail stores clothing boutique

Roads Water & Sewer

Excellent 2016 2003

Strongly Agree- 47.46% Agree- 33.25% Neutral- 9.14% Disagree- 6.34% Strongly Disagree- 3.81%

Strongly Agree- 28.46% Agree- 39.29% Neutral- 22.17% Disagree- 6.55% Strongly Disagree- 3.53%

Multifamily** Strongly Agree- 8.55% Agree- 17.88% Neutral- 25.65% Disagree- 21.24% Strongly Disagree- 26.68%

Strongly Agree- 9.6% Agree- 19.44% Neutral- 25.51% Disagree- 26.26% Strongly Disagree- 19.19%

Strongly Agree- 27.74% Agree- 42.24% Neutral- 23.16% Disagree- 4.07% Strongly Disagree- 2.8%

Good 2016 2003

Strongly Agree- 15.74% Agree- 41.12% Neutral- 35.53% Disagree- 3.81% Strongly Disagree- 3.81%

Fair 2016

2003

Poor 2016 2003

7.5%

3.2%

50.83%

47.98%

32.22%

38.13%

9.44%

10.61%

2.76%

3.27%

38.95%

31.66%

36.46%

30.15%

21.82%

34.92%

7.85%

41.6%

31.66%

36.91%

41.52%

10.47%

18.99%

0.87%

36.01%

25.66%

41.37%

46.65%

20.24%

26.82%

1.1%

25.29%

16.21%

41.67%

43.41

31.61%

39.29

46.97%

35.91%

42.93%

4.7%

8.33%

1.93%

1.77%

Park & Recreation 11.02% Facilities Social Programs & 2.38% Services Arts & Cultural Activities 1.44% Police Protection

Single Family Homes

Senior Housing

Community Ratings Community Services

2016

57.46%

**The 2003 Survey asked separate questions for Condominiums & Apartments, this was combined into Multifamily for the 2016 Survey. The 2003 results shown are for the Apartment response.

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