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Chapter 5: A Place We Celebrate and Enjoy Living Together

Chapter 5: A Place We Celebrate and Enjoy Living Together

We’re seeking community input on policies and strategies that support a vibrant, connected community in Groton. This short survey asks whether you support, support with changes, or do not support a series of proposed approaches for this topic area. Your feedback will help guide how Groton invests in parks and recreation, cultural and historical resources, community spaces, and experiences that strengthen our shared identity and quality of life.

For context as you respond, you may find it helpful to refer to the Chapter 5 draft. Click here to view it.

Parks & Recreation

1.

Policy 5.1: Increase High Quality, Safe, and Accessible Community, Civic, and Recreational Facilities and Programs to Serve Residents of all Ages, Abilities, and Interests.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything else you would like to add or explain further?

2.

Strategy 5.1a: Evaluate, increase, and/or improve community, civic and recreational facilities in all neighborhoods, particularly those identified in the 2023 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, as revised.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anytthing you would like to add or explain further?

3.

Strategy 5.1b: Develop a plan to renovate the community center complex to serve all of Groton. The plan may also include an aquatics facility.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

Cultural & Historic Resources

4.

Policy 5.2: Increase the Town’s Capacity to Protect its Local Cultural and Historic Resources.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

5.

Strategy 5.2a: Revise the Historic District Commission Handbook to address historically appropriate improvements to mitigate effects of climate change.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

6.

Strategy 5.2b: Require archeological surveys prior to Site Plan or Subdivision approval on sites deemed significant.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

Civic Spaces

7.

Policy 5.3: Ensure that Public Spaces are Welcoming and Accessible for all Visitors.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

8.

Strategy 5.3a: Incorporate Universal Design standards into a policy for future investments and improvements of Town buildings and facilities.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

Civic & Community Organizations & the Navy

9.

Policy 5.4: Be an Active Partner in Navy Developments and Programs to Increase Opportunities for both Civilians and Navy Personnel.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

10.

Strategy 5.4a: Promote and create better awareness of existing civic and community organization events and opportunities to promote community connection and social cohesion.

I support it.

I support it with changes.

I do not support it.

Is there anything you would like to add or explain further?

Getting to Know You

The following questions are optional, but we hope you'll answer them.

Why? It's important to know who we're reaching. We want to make sure ALL voices in Groton are heard. If we find that people from certain neighborhoods or backgrounds aren't being heard, we need to figure out a way to reach them. All questions are optional, and all answers are anonymous.

Thank you for your cooperation!”

11.

What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

12.

What neighborhood do you live in?

Center Groton

City of Groton

Groton Long Point

Mumford Cove

Mystic

Navy

Noank

Old Mystic

Poquonnock Bridge

West Pleasant Valley

Other/I don't live in Groton (please specify below)

13.

What gender do you identify with?

Male

Female

Nonbinary

Other (feel free to specify)

14.

How do you identify your race and/or ethnicity (please check all that apply)

White

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Asian

Hispanic/Latino

Other (please explain)

15.

What is your total annual household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

16.

What is your employement status

Employed, full time

Employed, part time

Unemployed

Retired

17.

If employed, do you work...

In Groton

Outside of Groton

18.

Do you identify as having a disability?

Yes

No

If yes, feel free to specify (optional)

19.

What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?

Some high school (no diploma)

High school diploma or GED

Some college, no degree

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Graduate or professional degree

20.

Do you own your home or rent?

Own

Rent

Other (please specify)

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