1. Data Collected To Date Demographics and Population Resident Data
2010 Census total and estimates to 2014
Projection to 2016 possible based on historical trends
Age Distribution
Household Income
Poverty Status
Source of Income
Racial Distribution
Educational Level

2. Data Collected To Date Housing Data from 2010 Census
Number
Type
Age
Occupancy Status
Seasonal, rental, full-time
Housing Value
Comparative population, demographic, and housing data for Sussex County and the state
Data for other municipalities available if desired

3. Data Collected To Date Annual data by type of crime for 2003-2015
DelDOT Traffic Data for 2015
Monthly data from automatic traffic counters north and south of Dewey Beach
Allows estimate of traffic flow through town in peak season
Average 26,000 cars per day through town in July 2015
3% fewer than in 2007; 7% more than in 2011
Estimate of number of people traveling through town
More than 30,000 people through town on average July day
Crime Data
Annual data by type of crime for
Total crime flat, perhaps a slight trend down
Riot/loitering is most frequent category – Dewey’s image problem?
Primarily disorderly conduct with or without alcohol involvement, disturbing the
peace/public nuisance, and in past 6 years, includes urinating/defecating in public
Relevance to comprehensive plan?

4. Data Still In Process Trend in rental license applications
Real estate data
Estimates of occupancy and population in Summer season
Dewey’s contribution to the county and state economy?

5. Survey Plans Conduct two surveys of stakeholders
Survey property and business owners by mail and
Categorize respondents (pre-code where possible)
Residents/rental/non-rental residential/businesses
North/central/south
Bay side/ocean side of Rt. 1
Follow-up nonrespondents by category to improve representativeness
Hotels and rental agents distribute to visitors
Survey over two week period
Internet link provided for both surveys
Survey Monkey or similar service

6. Questions for Property and Business Owners
Gather owners’ views on meta issues
Economic Development
Natural Environment
Built Environment
Public Safety
Town Hall
Quality of Life
Most questions are in 5 point Agree/Disagree format, exceptions noted
Additional Questions
Perceptions about positive and negative characteristics of Dewey Beach
What is most in need of improvement or change over next five years

7. Economic Development
The Town of Dewey Beach has a sound financial plan for the next ten years.
Property owners in Dewey Beach contribute an appropriate amount to the financial sustainability of the town.
Businesses in Dewey Beach contribute an appropriate amount to the financial sustainability of the town.
Visitors to Dewey Beach contribute an appropriate amount to the financial sustainability of the town.
Alternative
Ensuring the financial sustainability of the town requires a greater contribution from: (check all that apply)
Property Owners
Business Owners
Visitors
None of the above
The town should have a program to incentivize more year-round businesses.
Dewey Beach should strive to become a more year round town.

8. Natural Environment
Dewey Beach should do more to protect the natural environment and green spaces of the ocean beach and the bay. Protection against sea level rise and other climatic changes should be a high priority for the town The Town should develop a long-term plan for adaptation to the effects of sea level rise.

9. Built Environment
Zoning codes in Dewey Beach should encourage development of more commercial properties Zoning codes in Dewey beach should encourage development of more residential properties Parking requirements for businesses in Dewey Beach should be relaxed to encourage development of more businesses Tighter building codes are needed to discourage redevelopment and building of very large residential buildings that are out of character with existing properties Zoning and building codes in Dewey Beach should be more tightly administered and enforced.

10. Public Safety
Street lighting on Route 1 needs to be improved Lighting on side streets needs to be improved Current protections on the ocean beach are appropriate for ensuring public safety Current levels of police personnel are appropriate for protecting public safety Pedestrians are afforded appropriate space and protection in Dewey Beach Bicyclists are afforded appropriate space and protection in Dewey Beach

11. Town Hall
Town government issues and activities are communicated effectively to property owners Online access to Town services needs improvement. The Town does a good job of balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors The town code is effectively enforced and applied equitably to all stakeholders

12. Quality of Life Compared to five years ago, Dewey Beach’s image is
Much better Somewhat better No different Somewhat worse Much worse
Compared to five years ago Dewey Beach is a more family-friendly town
Dewey Beach offers a vibrant and respectful environment for all age groups.

13. Positive Characteristics about Dewey Beach
Among the following issues or characteristics, which do you believe are the most positive about Dewey Beach? Please rank the top five with number one being the most positive.
Family friendly atmosphere
Accessibility of ocean beach and bayside activities
Dog friendly beach
Nighttime entertainment
Walking access to restaurants and bars
Safe and secure nighttime environment
Beach safety
Good supply of rental houses and hotels for vacations
Good mix of restaurants
Adequate shopping and convenience outlets in town
Active and busy summer season but quiet offseason
Parking

14. Negative Characteristics about Dewey Beach
Among the following characteristics, which do you believe are the most negative about Dewey beach? Please rank the top five with number one being the most negative characteristic.
Overall noise level during summer season
Adequate shops and convenience outlets in town
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety
Not enough family oriented restaurants
Not enough focus on families in town environment
Town energy too dependent on alcohol consumption and related activities
Summer group houses
Police presence
Overall feeling of safety and well being
Parking
Beach safety
Active and busy summer season but quiet offseason

15. Need for Improvement or Change
During the next five years, which of the following do you think is most in need of improvement or change? (select up to 5)
Summer activities for children
Family-centered activities
Beach safety
Pedestrian safety
Availability of family-focused restaurants
More year-round restaurants
Summer season noise
Fewer special events (town and/or business-sponsored)
More special events (town and/or business-sponsored)
Stricter control of inappropriate behavior (public drunkenness, profanity, etc.)
Public safety (general feeling of safe environment)
Public transportation options

16. Visitors Survey How long was (is?) your stay in Dewey Beach?
Weekend
One week
Two weeks
More than two weeks
Did you stay in a
Hotel or motel?
Condominium?
House?
How many people stayed with you in the same accommodations?
None
One
Two or more

17. Visitors Survey (cont.)
How many children were in your party (teenagers or younger)
None
One or two
More than two
What is it about Dewey Beach that you find most attractive and makes you want to return for another visit? (Select up to 3)
Clean and safe beach
Quality and number of rental accommodations
Quality and number of restaurants
Party atmosphere
Family friendly activities
Bayside activities
Outdoor bars and restaurants
Safe and comfortable atmosphere
Other (specify) _____________________

18. Visitors Survey (cont.)
What about Dewey Beach do you find least attractive and needs improvement? (Select up to 3)
Clean and safe beach
Quality and number of rental accommodations
Quality and number of restaurants
Party atmosphere
Family friendly activities
Bayside activities
Outdoor bars and restaurants
Safe and comfortable atmosphere
Other (specify) _____________________
Do you plan to return to Dewey Beach for another stay?
Yes No
Not sure

26. Drugs: Possession of drugs or paraphernalia
Drunkenness: Underage consumption
Liquor: Underage possession, open container

27. Primarily disorderly conduct with or without alcohol involvement, disturbing the peace/public nuisance, and in past 6 years, includes urinating/defecating in public