Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

For some local governments, the Master Plan aims to preserve the current character of the community into the future. In other jurisdictions, the Master Plan envisions a future significantly different than the status quo. Thinking about the Master Plan for your jurisdiction, would you say it aims to…(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan helps the jurisdiction to make wise decisions (e.g., infrastructure investments, land use allocations)? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan aids the jurisdiction’s economic growth? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan protects or enhances the value of individuals’ property investments? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan helps build community enthusiasm or a sense of place? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan provides the jurisdiction legal protection against zoning or development lawsuits? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding counties that do not zone and townships that are county-zoned)

Now we’re interested in the potential benefits of land use planning. To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan provides officials with political protection against complaints about zoning decisions? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding counties that do not zone and townships that are county-zoned)

Overall, would you say that, in your role as a local official, you support or oppose pursuing Complete Streets policies in your jurisdiction? (Excluding jurisdictions that report being completely unfamiliar with Complete Streets)

Is your local government currently engaged in or planning any placemaking efforts for economic development purposes?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, mixed-use developments (e.g., buildings that include a combination of retail, commercial, and residential space)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, attractive city centers, storefronts, and public gathering spaces?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, public transit accessibility?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, assistance for entrepreneurs and/or small businesses (e.g., incubator space, services, etc.)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, arts and cultural amenities or events?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, environmentally-friendly construction (e.g., LEED-certified)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, green/open spaces, trails, and bike paths?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, bicycle-friendly/walkability (complete streets)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, local food opportunities (e.g., farmers' markets, food stands, etc.)?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, form-based codes (alternative regulations to conventional zoning that emphasize building form over land use to create uniform or predictable public spaces)?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective is placemaking, or could it be, as an economic development strategy for your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective is placemaking, or could it be, as an economic development strategy for other jurisdictions around the state?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are mixed-use developments?