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Home My WebLink AboutUpdated LCP Survey SummaryBarnstable Local Comprehensive PlanSurvey Summary April 19, 2023 REVISED from March 20, 2023 PARTICIPANT BACKGROUND LCP Survey 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? 882 591 10 66 28. What is your gender identity? Woman Man Non-binary/Gender non-conforming Prefer not to answer 83 29 27 7 1184 40 161 28 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? 1124 72 5 21 171 41 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 No, not Hispanic, Latino, or SpanishYes, Mexican/Mexican-AmericanYes, Puerto RicanYes, Cuban/Cuban-AmericanPrefer not to answerOther32. Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin? 651 275 10 20 23 487 23 36 40 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 best describes your employment status? 95 93 195 112 469 556 34 0 150 300 450 600 750 Less than a 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 education you have completed or the highest degree you have received at this point? 1391 184 2. Do you live year-round in Barnstable? Yes No 4 89 149 174 180 192 290 305 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 I don't know West Barnstable Osterville Cotuit Marstons Mills Barnstable Village Hyannis Centerville 2a. If yes, what part of Barnstable do you live in? 117 47 10 8 3 0 50 100 150 Have a seasonal home in Barnstable Work in Barnstable Have some other affiliation with Barnstable None of the above Have children in the Barnstable Public Schools 2b. If no, do you: 1319 57 2c. Do you plan to be living in Barnstable in 5-10 years? Yes No 17 16 13 4 4 2 0 10 20 Other High cost of living Seek job opportunity Retirement Move closer to family More compatible housing options 2d. If no, why do you expect to move? 1304 140 98 18 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 Other Housing insecure or homeless 244 670 207 303 99 36 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 One Two Three Four Five Six or more 24. How many people are in your household? 149 192 160 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 10 years in Barnstable, where did you move from?42 280 232 304 409 256 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 17 105 211 239 275 333 380 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Schools Housing options Regional location Other 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 670 337 857 158 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... 577 660 632 497 540 360 367 354 242 388 238 309 420 316 309 124 735 552 541 674 590 745 740 730 834 654 806 645 552 623 581 584 224 309 343 344 379 391 415 433 437 456 464 539 546 572 618 803 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 803 464 437 539 618 572 433 391 415 456 546 344 379 224 343 309 584 806 834 645 581 623 730 745 740 654 552 674 590 735 541 552 124 238 242 309 309 316 354 360 367 388 420 497 540 577 632 660 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. Major threat Some threat No threat Excellent 298 Good 775 Fair 388 Poor 61 Very poor 32 Not sure; no opinion 11 16. How would you rate the town's attractiveness? 739 872 883 1263 1100 438 477 330 218 345343 172 310 55 66 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 94 125 287 596 600 632 687 1017 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 I do not typically access information about town government, community… Other TV Mailings Local conversations Local newspaper Social media Internet 18. Where do you get information about Town governance? Yes 586 No 570 Don't know 401 19. Do you think Town government is effectively dealing with local issues and concerns? 177 183 374 372 393 437 460 484 490 554 650 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Other None Condominiums Tiny homes Two-family homes Live/work spaces Apartments Townhomes Mixed uses Housing for older adults Single-family homes 20. What kind of new residential development would you like to see in Barnstable? Check all that apply. 98 101 115 128 136 178 227 350 380 399 407 412 499 543 578 823 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Gas stations Other Warehouse & distribution None Hotels Manufacturing Professional offices National retail stores Personal services Mixed-uses Medical facilities 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. 519 213 245 181 223 322 127 170 186 119 71 59 100 129 90 115 45 59 69 82 106 112 117 127 137 208 210 240 240 442 492 509 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Housing costs Town government and services Taxes Development and growth potential Walkability Downtown Hyannis Community's reputation Schools Commercial/shopping areas Parks and open space Neighborhoods Location and access Public safety (police, fire, etc.) Natural environment Village Centers Coastal resources 22. and 23. What are Barnstable's top five strengths and weaknesses/needs for improvement? Strengths Weaknesses 240 210 492 240 509 208 117 442 127 82 137 59 106 69 112 45 59 71 90 100 115 119 127 129 170 181 186 213 223 245 322 519 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Location and access Neighborhoods Village Centers Public safety (police, fire, etc.) Coastal resources Parks and open space Community's reputation Natural environment Schools Development and growth potential Commercial/shopping areas Town government and services Walkability Taxes Downtown Hyannis Housing costs 22. and 23. What are Barnstable's top five strengths and weaknesses/needs for improvement? Weaknesses Strengths 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.9 1.7 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.1 4.4 5.5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Housing costs Town government and services Taxes Downtown Hyannis Development and growth potential Walkability Commercial/shopping areas Schools Community's reputation Parks and open space Public safety (police, fire, etc.) Neighborhoods Natural environment Location and access Coastal resources Village Centers Ratio of Identification as Strength to Weaknesses 567 500 47 67 40 339 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Big box stores in Barnstable Small businesses in Barnstable Big box stores in other Cape Cod towns Small businesses in other Cape Cod towns Businesses off-Cape E-Commerce 25. Where do you do most of your shopping? Barnstable Village 170 Centerville 77 Cotuit 67 Hyannis 915 Marstons Mills 174 Osterville 114 West Barnstable 13 I don't shop in Barnstable 35 26. Where do you do most of your shopping in Barnstable? 68 81 104 114 134 134 148 161 166 173 195 209 235 289 294 307 337 351 400 405 407 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Community engagement Encouraging private investment Other Town government and services Development and growth potential Community beautification Public safety (police, fire, etc.) Neighborhoods Job opportunities 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 Sidewalks, trails, and connectivity Housing Improving water quality 27. What are the top three priorities the LCP should focus on improving? NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS LCP Survey 1040 414 53 9. Are 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% 27 97 122 124 187 197 205 258 262 266 282 556 590 606 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 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 Other Blighted properties Flooding/coastal erosion Seasonality Water quality concerns Traffic/speeding High cost of housing 14. What is the biggest threat to your neighborhood? 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 •Affordable housing •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