KEYPAD POLLING Press lettered button that corresponds to your response(s). It records your last entry, so you can change your mind. We are only allowed 10 answers. In many cases, we will NOT include all the possible answers or the one that you hoped we would have included! We usually include a “please use notecard” answer so we can capture your thoughts. This isn’t a scientific survey, just a questionnaire to explore topics that are meaningful to us and the process of creating a Comprehensive Plan. Thanks for participating!

1. How old are you? (choose 1): 10-20 20 -30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 Over 80 and awesome

2. Where do you live (choose 1): Downtown Bristol, Tennessee In one of Bristol, Tennessee’s historic neighborhoods Inside the city limits of Bristol, Tennessee Outside the city limits, in Sullivan County Bristol, Virginia Johnson City Kingsport Blountville / Bluff City Abingdon / Washington County Somewhere else – use note cards

3. Where do you work (choose all that apply): Downtown Bristol Inside the city limits of Bristol, Tennessee Outside the city limits, in Sullivan County Bristol, Virginia Johnson City Kingsport Blountville / Bluff City Abingdon / Washington County I’m not employed and/or retired Somewhere else – please use note cards

4. How important is it for the City to have a. Comprehensive Plan 4. How important is it for the City to have a Comprehensive Plan? (choose 1): It’s very important to have a Comprehensive Plan A Comprehensive Plan is somewhat important to me I am not sure I don’t know, I need more information A Comprehensive Plan isn’t important to me Other – please use note card

5. Things I like about Bristol’s physical qualities (choose top 3): Downtown character Natural outdoors environment Surrounding rural character Historic neighborhoods Arts, music and Culture The building architecture Places to shop like the Pinnacle Bristol Motor Speedway Other – please use note cards

6. The items I feel most satisfied with related 6. The items I feel most satisfied with related to Bristol’s quality of life are (choose 3): Sense of community and belonging Job opportunities Connectivity - transportation Relationship to outdoors A strong stable economy Demographic diversity Feeling of safety and security An active and accessible government Educational opportunities Other – fill out a comment card!

7. Bristol’s image is best exemplified by (choose 1): Bristol Motor Speedway Country music Access to nature and outdoors Vibrant Downtown Quality neighborhoods Beautiful architecture Health and wellness Arts, music and culture Community pride and friendliness Other – please use note cards

8. The items I feel most satisfied with related 8. The items I feel most satisfied with related to Bristol’s cultural identity are (choose 3): Sense of community and belonging Natural beauty and outdoors Faith and religion Country music history A good place to raise families Community pride Motor sports Arts, festivals, crafts, music and entertainment Clubs, organizations, associations Other – fill out a comment card!

9. For me, the least positive things about 9. For me, the least positive things about Bristol’s quality of life are (choose top 5): Housing affordability and /or choices Employment opportunities Aging school facilities Access to health care Sprawling development Lack of entertainment and food choices Limited transportation options Access to job training I don’t have a park near my neighborhood Other – please use note card

10. The most important “themes” to focus on in 10. The most important “themes” to focus on in the Comprehensive Plan are (choose top 5): Creating a more walkable built environment More access and harmony with nature Economic growth and job creation Creating equity and fairness for all citizens Elevating community health and wellness Improving citywide transportation options Creating regional transportation options Creating or improving regional partnerships Keeping and attracting younger folks Other – please use note cards

11. The most important “topics” to focus on in 11. The most important “topics” to focus on in the Comprehensive Plan are (choose top 5): Improving transportation options Quality and quantity of parks and open space Housing choices and affordability Regional connectivity and cooperation Expansion and quality of City services Economic development Design and aesthetics Neighborhood revitalization Environmental responsibility Other – please use note card

12. The thing I would like to improve in my 12. The thing I would like to improve in my neighborhood is (choose top 5): More variety in housing type and price More parks that I can walk to Access to grocery store or food choices More sidewalks, bike lanes and trails Community gardens More demographic diversity Easier access to frequent public transit Better maintained streets and sidewalks Better maintained houses and lots Other – please use note card

13. Critical social and cultural issues that should 13. Critical social and cultural issues that should be prioritized include (choose top 5): Drug addiction Homelessness Employment opportunities Demographic diversity Aging population Loss of rural lifestyle / agriculture Care and upkeep of public housing Job skills and education Housing affordability Other – please use note card

14. As it relates to transportation planning, we need (choose top 5): More sidewalks More bike lanes Construct greenways More street trees Better transit service in town Better regional transit Reduce traffic congestion Better road connectivity Promote “complete streets” Other – please use note card

15. As it relates to parks and open space, we need (choose top 5): More small parks within neighborhoods A better gathering space downtown More greenways and trails Better maintain what we currently have Promote better environmental stewardship More ballfields and organized sports Our parks and open spaces are adequate as is An upgraded aquatic center Other – please use note card

16. As it relates to natural open space and the 16. As it relates to natural open space and the outdoors, the City should (choose top 5): Protect rivers and streams Protect steep slopes Preserve vital open space corridors Protect forest and tree cover Reduce development footprint Promote environmental stewardship Better promote outdoor recreation assets Promote planting more trees Other – please use note card

17. As it relates to improving downtown, I 17. As it relates to improving downtown, I would like to see (choose top 5): More shops, restaurants and entertainment More places to live More types of jobs Safer walking connections to downtown A central gathering and event space More festivals and events More hotels Better maintenance of public spaces Other – please use note card

18. As it relates to land use planning and policy, 18. As it relates to land use planning and policy, the City should (choose top 5): Encourage a higher mix of uses around Downtown Focus on downtown redevelopment Protect the surrounding rural countryside Protect and preserve the natural environment Encourage more compact and walkable development Provide more transit options and linkages Improve the major corridors into town Other – please use note cards

19. As it relates economic development planning 19. As it relates economic development planning and policy, the City should (choose top 5): Promote job training and education Explore regional cooperation / collaboration Expand entertainment industry Expand cultural tourism Expand outdoor recreation tourism Expand use of race track for large events Support entrepreneurship and incubators Invest in “pad ready” industrial sites Promotion of Bristol’s unique qualities nationally Other – please use note card

20. As it relates to regional cooperation and partnerships, the City should (choose all that apply): We should link our greenways regionally We should create regional transit connectivity We should coordinate economic development We should jointly promote the region We should just focus on Bristol Other – please use note card

21. I plan on continuing to participate in the 21. I plan on continuing to participate in the Comprehensive Plan process (choose 1): YES! I am not sure NO! As much as my family, job, dog, cat will allow!