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Complete this survey to guide Knox County’s future.

Focus on the Future is the second round of engagement for Together Knox. This round kicked off on October 29 with a public open house. To review the display boards presented at the open house, use the button below.

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There are for sections to the survey. Each section is optional.

Focus on the Future Survey

 

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  • Principles
  • Goals
  • Conservation & Growth Concepts
  • Exit Questionnaire
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Principles

Indicate your support for each principle and provide any comments.

1. Strengthen the centers for each community, including villages and the Town of Mt. Vernon.  

Could include:
a. Walkability, including safety
b. Mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces
c. Quality, contextual design and authenticity 

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2. Focus growth inwardly, prioritizing infill and redevelopment over greenfield locations. 

Could include:
a. Infrastructure efficiency
b. Natural areas and agricultural lands conserved 

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3. Protect natural assets, including streams, stream corridors, wetlands, ponds, lakes, and steep slopes. 

Could include:
a. Environmental quality
b. Rural character 

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4. Conserve agriculture land. 

Could include:
a. Minimization of outward development

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5. Dedicate places for industrial employment.   

Could include:
a. Strategic locations
b. Access and convenience
c. Infrastructure availability 

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6. Provide housing choices. 

Could include:
a. Range of densities
b. Integrated mix of types
c. Conservation patterns 

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7. Stabilize established neighborhoods.

Could include:
a. Housing stock improved
b. Infrastructure improved
c. Walkability maintained

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8. Manage unique residential places (Apple Valley).  

Could include:
a. Unique character (maintained)
b. Additional uses, services and amenities 

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9. Leverage the campuses of the higher education institutions.

Could include:
a. Precedents for quality places
b. Collaborative space 

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10. Improve major corridors. 

Could include:
a. Increased intensity
b. Mix of uses
c. Public realm enhancements
d. Supportive traffic improvements 

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