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Home My WebLink AboutLCPC Survey Summary 03.20.2023Barnstable Local Comprehensive PlanSurvey Summary March 20, 2023 PARTICIPANT BACKGROUND LCP Survey 856 579 10 65 28. What is your gender identity? Woman Man Non-binary/Gender non-conforming Prefer not to answer 24 99 169 214 191 321 386 153 17 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Under 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465-7475-8485 or older1. What is your age? 1124 72 5 21 165 00 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 NoYes, Mexican/Mexican-AmericanYes, Puerto RicanYes, Cuban/Cuban-AmericanPrefer not to answerOther32. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? 83 29 25 7 1161 32 158 7 0 500 1000 1500 American Indian or Alaskan Native alone Asian alone Black or African American alone Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone White alone Two or more races Prefer not to answer Other 31. How would you describe your racial identity? 626 269 10 17 22 487 23 36 38 0 150 300 450 600 750 Employed, working 35 or more hours per week Employed, working less than 35 hours per week Armed forces Not employed, looking for work Not employed, NOT looking for work Retired Disabled, unable to work Full-time student Prefer not to answer 29. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? 0 84 186 108 467 545 33 0 150 300 450 600 750 Less than high school degree High school degree or equivalent Some college but no degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Prefer not to answer 30. What is the highest level of schooling you have completed or the highest degree you have received at this point? 2. Do you live year-round in Barnstable? Yes No 192 89 290 305 149 174 180 0 4 0 100 200 300 400 Barnstable Village West Barnstable Hyannis Centerville Osterville Cotuit Marstons Mills Other I don't know 2a. (If yes) What part of Barnstable do you live in? 117 47 3 10 8 0 50 100 150 Have a seasonal home in Barnstable Work in Barnstable Have children in the Barnstable Public Schools Have some other affiliation with Barnstable None of the above 2b. (If no) Do you … 1319 57 2c. (For year-round residents) Do you plan to be living in Barnstable in 5-10 years? Yes No 16 13 4 4 2 56 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 High cost of living Seek job opportunity Retirement Move closer to family More compatible housing options Other 2d. (If not planning on staying in Barnstable) Why do you expect to move? 1304 140 98 10 3. Please tell us about your housing situation. Do you: Own the home you live in Rent the home you live in Live with your parents or relatives Housing insecure or homeless 243 659 199 290 97 33 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 One Two Three Four Five Six or more 24. How many people are in your household? 42 278 232 303 409 256 4. How long have you lived in Barnstable? Under 1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21-40 years More than 40 years 148 191 160 31 0 50 100 150 200 250 Another town in Barnstable County Another County in Massachusetts Another state in the US Outside the US 4a. (If less than ten years in Barnstable) Where did you move from? 9 15 19 29 105 211 276 359 385 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Beaches Retirement Schools Other Housing options Regional location Born and raised here Personal connection to the town Job or employment opportunity 5. What brought you to Barnstable? PERSPECTIVES AND VALUES LCP Survey 528 315 266 4560 200 400 600 A better place About the same Worse Unsure 6. In five years, Barnstable will be 371 735 295 145 290 200 400 600 800 Very satisfied Satisifed Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 7. Are you satisfied with the overall quality of life in Barnstable? 216 307 522 439 790 200 400 600 Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse 8. How does quality of life compare to ten years ago or since you moved to Barnstable if less than ten years ago? 1479 403 92 657 81 1290 669 337 857 158 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Car Bike Bus Walking Uber, Lyft, etc. 10. and 11. How do you get around town, and how do you want to get around in the future? Now Future 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Storm water drainage Sewer service Sidewalks Events/activities for youth Trash service Local streets Schools Snow removal Services for senior citizens Water quality Internet service Marinas & boat ramps Healthcare services Cultural facilities & programs Community meeting space Trees and landscaping on public property Recreational facilities & programs Parks and open space Main roads Beaches Police protection Library services Fire protection 12. What is your opinion about the quality of public infrastructure and services in Barnstable? Good Fair Poor Don't know 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Fire protection Library services Police protection Beaches Marinas & boat ramps Services for senior citizens Community meeting space Main roads Recreational facilities & programs Trees and landscaping on public property Schools Events/activities for youth Cultural facilities & programs Parks and open space Healthcare services Snow removal Local streets Water quality Internet service Sewer service Trash service Storm water drainage Sidewalks 12. What is your opinion about the quality of public infrastructure and services in Barnstable? Poor Fair Good Don't know 521 419 254 628 160 613 469 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Rent/mortgage Food Transportation Utilities Childcare Healthcare None of the above 13. Are you concerned with being able to afford... 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Traffic speed or congestion Declining water quality Climate change/sea level rise Infrastructure (water/sewer/utilities) Loss of open space Lack of investment in capital improvements Lack of trails and sidewalks Poorly maintained/vacant properties Public safety/crime Development regulations and policies Condition of local streets Lack of access to healthcare New housing development New commercial development Availability of employment opportunities Access to goods and services 15. Please rate how each of the following currently threatens the quality of life in Barnstable if at all. No threat Some threat Major threat 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Access to goods and services Condition of local streets Public safety/crime Lack of access to healthcare Availability of employment opportunities New commercial development Poorly maintained/vacant properties Lack of investment in capital improvements Lack of trails and sidewalks Development regulations and policies New housing development Infrastructure (water/sewer/utilities) Loss of open space Traffic speed or congestion Climate change/sea level rise Declining water quality 15. Please rate how each of the following currently threatens the quality of life in Barnstable if at all. No threat Some threat Major threat Excellent 287 Good 763 Fair 379 Poor 61 Very poor 31 Not sure; no opinion 9 16. How would you rate the town's attractiveness? 711 847 849 1229 1069 433 472 328 216 340339 167 309 54 65 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 More traffic controls (signs, signals, etc.) More traffic enforcement Expanded and widened roads More trails and sidewalks More/better public transporation 17. Rate how each of the following would affect Barnstable’s transportation network. Positive effect No effect Negative effect 18 93 283 584 587 624 664 989 0 500 1000 1500 Email I do not typically access information about town government, community… TV Local conversations Mailings Local newspaper Social media Internet 18. Where do you get information about Town governance? Yes 572 No 558 Don't know 388 19. Do you think Town government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? 5 10 62 183 359 364 378 423 439 466 490 543 548 628 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 (Write-in) Market Rate (Write-in) Seasonal (Write-in) Affordable None Condominiums Tiny homes Two-family homes Live/work spaces Apartments Townhomes Mixed uses Housing for older adults (Write-in) ADUs Single-family homes 20. What kind of future residential development would you like to see in Barnstable in the future? Check all that apply. 4 7 96 110 127 133 170 223 330 370 389 392 408 482 532 553 808 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 (Write-in) Tech (Write-in) Market Dictated Gas stations Warehouse & distribution None Hotels Manufacturing Professional offices National retail stores Personal services Medical facilities Mixed-uses Fishing & Maritime Opportunities Agriculture & farming Restaurants Entertainment Local retail stores/specialty shops 21. What kind of nonresidential development would you like to see in Barnstable in the future? Check all that apply. 172 505 99 209 126 161 178 114 68 236 55 314 85 119 112 52 64 73 99 112 114 126 194 202 222 229 430 482 482 498 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Development and growth potential Walkability Taxes Town government and services Natural environment Schools Commercial/shopping areas Parks and open space Neighborhoods Housing costs Location and access Downtown Hyannis Village Centers Community's reputation Coastal resources 22. and 23. What are Barnstable’s top 5 strengths and weaknesses/needs for improvement? Strengths Weaknesses 229 202 482 73 498 194 482 112 114 52 126 99 222 430 64 55 68 85 99 112 114 119 126 161 172 178 209 236 314 505 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Location and access Neighborhoods Village Centers Taxes Coastal resources Parks and open space Community's reputation Natural environment Schools Development and growth potential Commercial/shopping areas Town government and services Housing costs Downtown Hyannis Walkability 22. and 23. What are Barnstable’s top 5 strengths and weaknesses/needs for improvement? Weaknesses Strengths 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 1.4 1.7 3.0 4.1 4.2 4.4 5.7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Walkability Development and growth potential Town government and services Commercial/shopping areas Schools Taxes Natural environment Housing costs Downtown Hyannis Parks and open space Neighborhoods Community's reputation Location and access Coastal resources Village Centers Ratio of Identification as Strength to Weakness 546 497 43 66 38 331 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Big box stores in BarnstableSmall businesses in BarnstableBig box stores in other Cape Cod townsSmall businesses in other Cape Cod townsBusinesses off-CapeE-Commerce25. Where do you do most of your shopping? Barnstable Village 168 Centerville 77 Cotuit 67 Hyannis 883 Marstons Mills 173 Osterville 114 West Barnstable 13 I don't shop in Barnstable 31 26. Where do you most often shop in Barnstable? 61 77 110 123 130 143 153 156 172 191 202 221 276 288 299 328 341 383 389 396 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Community engagement Encouraging private investment Town government and services Development and growth potential Community beautification Public safety (police, fire, etc.) Job opportunities Neighborhoods Historic preservation Roads Commercial/shopping areas Healthcare and human services Schools Natural environment Parks, beaches, and open space Downtown Hyannis Redevelopment of vacant and/or underutilized properties Housing Sidewalks, trails, and connectivity Improving water quality 27. What are the top three priorities the LCP should focus on improving? NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS LCP Survey 1040 414 53 9. Is there adequate recreation, parks, or open space in your neighborhood? Yes No Don't know Percent Respondents Answering “Yes” by Village Barnstable Village 86% Centerville 64% Cotuit 68% Hyannis 46% Marstons Mills 62% Osterville 71% West Barnstable 79% 22 25 92 121 124 178 192 203 260 263 278 547 578 581 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 AirBnB Don't know There are no threats to my neighborhood Disconnected from other parts of Barnstable Proximity to or quality of commercial areas Transient populations Public safety problems Vacant properties Blighted properties Flooding/coastal erosion Seasonality Water quality concerns High cost of housing Traffic/speeding 14. What is the biggest threat to your neighborhood? Pick three. Top 3 Threats By Village Village #1 #2 #3 Barnstable Village Vacant Buildings Water Quality Blighted Properties Centerville Traffic/Speeding High Cost of Housing Water Quality Cotuit Water Quality Traffic/Speeding High Cost of Housing Hyannis High Cost of Housing Traffic/Speeding Water Quality Marstons Mills High Cost of Housing Traffic/Speeding Water Quality Osterville High Cost of Housing Traffic/Speeding Seasonality West Barnstable Traffic/Speeding & High Cost of Housing (Tied)Water Quality Flooding/Coastal Erosion OPEN RESPONSES LCP Survey Common Topics in Open Responses •Desire for more ADUs •Sidewalk improvements/expansion •Improved pedestrian and cyclist safety •Protection of open space •Poor roadway maintenance •High property taxes •Litter •Overdevelopment •Impact of septic systems on water quality •AirBnBs/seasonal rentals •Oversized homes Wants Issues