Town of Little Elm Comprehensive Plan 2017
45 | Page Chapter 2 Visioning
DRAFT: March 2017
CPAC Meeting June 14, 2016
Map 1: Town Segments for VCS Exercise
A Visual Character Survey (VCS) is a technique where respondents are asked to score a series of photographs depicting different land uses to determine what characteristics are visually preferable. The images illustrate various aspects of the developed environment. The VCS is an effective method of receiving aestheticbased input, since the survey allows respondents the ability to view real-world examples of developed areas and elements. During the visioning exercise, the CPAC members were provided with a series of images of different land uses and were asked to make a decision on whether or not they prefer that specific type of land use in different segments of the Town. In order to provide them adequate means to make decisions that are spatially appropriate, the Town was divided into 8 different segments and the survey was conducted for each segment. The different segments of the Town were designated as presented in Map 1. Area 2 and Area 4 were not addressed during the VCS process since these two areas are already platted and have predicted development pattern. As an additional input exercise, CPAC members were also encouraged to conduct discussion for each area. CPAC background at a glimpse Why did you move to Little Elm? 40%
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The majority of the CPAC members have been living in Little Elm for more than ten years, moved here because of low cost of living, and would like to see more places to work here.
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