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Town of WiltonPlan of Conservation and Development

Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session #6: Phone Survey Results and Draft Plan

January 17, 2019

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Agenda

Telephone Survey Results Discussion

Potential Revisions to Draft POCD

Next Steps and Timeline

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Demographics of Previous Online Surveys

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Average Mini Survey Respondents by Age% of Total Respondents

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Visioning 332

Transportation 293 0 2 1 52 37 8

Housing 268 3 2 2 50 37 8

Conservation, Preservation 306 1 2 1 55 32 10

Commuity Facilities 306 1 1 0.5 63 27 8

Center, Villages 334 1 1 1 57 31 9

Average: 307 1 2 1 55 33 9

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2015 Wilton Population Estimates by Age

Source: American Community Survey 2015, 5-Year Estimates

Introduction

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603-309-3919 | [email protected] | crpp.com

DECEMBER 2018Prepared for: The Town of Wilton, CT

Prepared by: The Center for Research & Public Policy, Inc.

WILTON, CONNECTICUTCOMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS

Introduction

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The Center for Research & Public Policy (CRPP) is pleased to presentthe results to a 2018 Community Survey for the Town of Wilton, CT.

The survey was conducted to collect input about quality of life in Wilton,conservation and preservation, housing and economic development, andpriorities for the town.

Introduction

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The survey included the following areas for investigation:

Quality of living in Wilton; Managing Wilton demographics for success; Views on conservation and preservation issues; Support for new, higher density or diverse housing options; Support for developing along Route 7, Wilton Center and

Cannondale; Views on improving traffic and pedestrian/bike opportunities; Perceptions of increasing economic development in town; Views on setting overall priorities for programs and projects;

and Demographics.

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Methodology

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Methodology

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Using a quantitative research design, CRPP completed 404phone surveys among Wilton, CT adult residents and landowners.

Survey input was provided by the Town of Wilton, CT andMilone & MacBroom.

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Methodology

Survey design at CRPP is a careful, deliberative process to ensure fair, objective and balanced surveys. Staff members, with years of survey design experience, edit out any bias.

All facets of the study were completed by CRPP’s senior staff and researchers. These aspects include: survey design, sample plan design, pretest, computer programming, fielding, coding, editing, verification, validation and logic checks, computer analysis, analysis, and report writing.

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Methodology

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All telephone interviews were conducted during December 4 - 17, 2018.Residents were contacted between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. weekdaysand 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Respondents qualified for the survey if they were a current resident orland owner of Wilton and were 18 years of age or older.

Methodology

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All population-based surveys conducted by CRPP are approximately proportional topopulation contributions within states, towns, and known census tract, group blocks andblocks. This distribution ensures truly representative results without significant under-or-over representation of various geographic or demographic groups within a sampling frame.

CRPP utilized a “super random digit” sampling procedure, which derives a workingtelephone sample of both listed and unlisted telephone numbers. This method of sampleselection eliminates any bias toward only listed telephone numbers. Additionally, thisprocess allows randomization of numbers, which equalizes the probability of qualifiedrespondents being included in the sampling frame. A “mixed access” sample of both celland landline phone numbers was utilized.

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Statistically, a sample of 404 Wilton adult residents represents a margin for error of +/-4.8% at 95% confidence levels.

Each qualified resident who lives in Wilton had an equal chance for participating in the study. Statistical random error, however, can never be eliminated but may be significantly reduced by increasing sample size.

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Summary of Findings

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On Quality of Life

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Quality of Life

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The leading reason cited for choosing Wilton as home or continuing to live in Wilton was thecommunity education system (43.1%). This was followed by location (13.4%), andbirthplace/family (10.4%).

Other, more infrequent, mentions included: special education, general affordability, employment, friends nearby, beauty of the area, lower taxes, quality of life, land for horses, more rural, town feel, athletics, and train parking.

Quality of Life

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Impressively, 92.4% of all residents surveyed, reported their own quality of life living inWilton as very good or good. Just 1.4% offered poor (1.2%) or very poor (0.2%). Some, 6.2%,were neutral in their view of their own quality of life in Wilton.

Quality of Life

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In an open-end format question opportunity to suggest issues or problems the Town of Wilton should focuson, 29.0% offered “taxes and spending are too high”. This was followed by the lack of amenities (18.6%),the need to revitalize appearance (6.9%) and more recreation (5.7%).

Quality of Life

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[Continued] In an open-end format question opportunity to suggest issues or problems the Town of Wiltonshould focus on, 29.0% offered “taxes and spending are too high”. This was followed by the lack ofamenities (18.6%), the need to revitalize appearance (6.9%) and more recreation (5.7%).

On Future Town Demographics

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Future Demographics

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There exists strong agreement for several initiatives related to Wilton’s population diversity.There was strongly agreement (strongly or somewhat) with the following:

On Conservation and Preservation

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Conservation and Preservation

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Majorities of respondents – ranging from 61.1% to 87.6% -- agreed with several statementsrelated to protecting natural resources and open space within Wilton:

Conservation and Preservation

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There was strong agreement that the Town of Wilton should provide tax and zoningincentives to owners/developers who preserve historic structures (70.3%) and increasingregulatory protections for historic properties (64.9%).

On Residential Development

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Residential Development

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Three-fifths (60.6%) of all survey respondents supported (strongly or somewhat) addinghigher density housing stock in town for younger residents, “empty nesters” and “age-in-place” residents.

Residential Development

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Among the 60.6% in support of the higher density housing stock, levels of support for differentlocations varied somewhat. Strongest support was found for placing the new housing inGeorgetown (86.6%), Wilton Center (80.8%), Danbury Road/Route 7 (79.2%) and transitionareas abutting or adjacent to a village center or commercially-zoned areas (76.7%).

On Special Areas / Zoning Development

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Areas / Zoning

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Nearly two-thirds, 63.4%, suggested they agreed (strongly or somewhat) that they liked theway Wilton Center has developed to date.

Areas / Zoning

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The remaining respondents who disagreed, in an open-end format question, offered changes they would make to improve Wilton Center.

Areas / Zoning

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Those agreeing that they like the way three various sections of Danbury Road/Route 7 havedeveloped to date ranged from 57.2% to 50.5%.

Areas / Zoning

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The remaining respondents who disagreed, in another open-end format question, offered changes they would make to improve Danbury Road/Route 7.

Areas / Zoning

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More than three-quarters of all respondents (78.0%), agreed (strongly or somewhat) withdeveloping Cannondale with a mixture of more housing and more businesses in a village-typepattern with preservation in mind.

Areas / Zoning

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Those who would like to see further development in Cannondale were asked what they would like to see in an open-end format question.

On Transportation

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Transportation

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Residents offered their input on priorities for improvements to traffic, pedestrian, bike orrail/bus transportation infrastructure in Wilton. Multiple responses were accepted.

On Economic Development

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Economic Development

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A large majority, 88.1%, strongly (69.6%) or somewhat (18.6%) agreed that “Wilton shouldencourage additional business development in town”.

Economic Development

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Further, in some areas, mostly majorities supported a few potential economic developmentinitiatives knowing that each may require additional property taxes to implement.

On Overall Priorities

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Overall Priorities

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Ten different projects and programs that have been considered for Wilton were offered byresearchers to respondents. Each resident was asked which of these should become prioritiesfor the Town. Multiple responses were accepted. Among the ten, majorities of residents namedseven as top priorities:

Thank you for the opportunity to present!

Any Questions?

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Comparisons to Like Questions between

2008 and 2018 Surveys

2008 Comparisons

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2018Please tell me why you chose to move to or continue to live in Wilton.

2008Please tell me why you chose to move to or continue to live in Wilton.

Similar Questions…

2008 Comparisons

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2018Would you say your overall quality of life in Wilton is…

2008Would you say your overall quality of life in Wilton is…


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2018 Please tell me two or three issues or problems the Town of Wilton should focus on in order to improve quality of life in town.


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2008 Please tell me two of three suggestions you would offer to improve the quality of life in Wilton.


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Separate Questions…

2018Wilton may need more housing stock for younger residents, “empty-nesters” and “age-in-place” residents. This may include more diverse and affordable options such as apartments, starter/smaller homes and mixed-use developments. How strongly would you support or oppose this higher density housing to meet this need? Would you say…

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Separate Questions…

2008In the future, Wilton may need more starter homes. Would you support or oppose higher density housing to meet theseneeds? Would you say…In the future, Wilton may need more homes for seniors and elderly. Would you support or oppose higher density housingto meet these needs? Would you say…

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Identical Questions…

2018 Strongly or

Somewhat Agree

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2018 Strongly or

Somewhat Agree

52.0%

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2018 Strongly or

Somewhat Agree

57.2%

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2018 Strongly or

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2018There has been discussion about development around the Cannondale, possibly a mixture of more housing and morebusinesses in a village-type pattern that preserves the historical structures and character of the area. Would you say youstrongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree?

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2018Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement: “Wilton should encourage additional business development in town.”

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2008Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with the following statement: “Wilton should encourage additional business development.”

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Vision – Include schools and greater emphasis on sustainability

Organization of Text - Natural, Human and Built Environments

Strengthen sustainability objectives and actions

Strengthen language regarding balance of preservation and development

Clarify, strengthen emphasis on objective of diversifying household types – Georgetown?

Strengthen objective strategies around incentivizing historic preservation

Strengthen pedestrian/ complete street improvement actions

Potential Revisions to Draft POCD

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Revised Draft Plan to Planning & Zoning Commission for Review – Week of Feb 11th

Referral of Draft Plan to Board of Selectmen and Council of Governments – Week of Feb. 18th

Mandatory 65 Day Review and Comment Period, Work on Executive Summary

Public Hearing – Week of April 29th

Adoption and Final Revisions – TBD

*If you have professional quality photos that might be appropriate for the Executive Summary, please forward to MMI!

Next Steps and Timeline

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