Dear Participant,
The Town of Thatcher is preparing a General Plan Update. A key component of the planning effort is to gather citizen input and commentary on the Town’s future direction. Tonight’s meeting is intended to collect your ideas, comments and thoughts on the Town’s future. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Thank you for your participation!
1. What are the greatest challenges facing Thatcher?
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2. What are the Town’s strongest assets?
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3. What are the Town’s biggest needs?
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4. The Thatcher General Plan will contain a Land Use Element and Circulation Element. Please list specific issues you feel should be addressed in these elements. Land Use examples might include placement of commercial activity or residential developments. Transportation examples may include safety of intersections, sidewalk maintenance, or need for bike facilities.
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B) Transportation _________________________________________________________________
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5. The updated plan will address Economic Development needs and ways to increase employment opportunities for Town residents. Please list specific issues related to this element.
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6. An additional Plan Element will be prepared to address parks and public services and facilities such as police, fire, utilities and schools. Please list specific issues related to these plan elements.
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7. Please check five of the following attributes you would like to have the Town of Thatcher recognized for in the year 2027.
A. Well-maintained (visually attractive)
B. Affordable housing
C. Transportation convenience
D. Employment opportunities
E. Neighborhood preservation
F. Relaxed/comfortable
G. Expanded municipal services
H. Distinctive Downtown
I. Family activities
J. Recreational opportunities
K. Friendliness
L. Education excellence
M. Master-planned communities
N. Cultural, sports and civic events
O. ____ Commerce Center
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8. The General Plan Update will contain an overall “vision statement” for the Town of Thatcher. Please circle the following key words that you feel best reflect the Town’s character and should be included in the vision statement. The blank spaces are provided for you to add your own key phrases and ideas.
Progressive
Spacious
Employment
opportunities
Compact
Small-town
image
Well-maintained
Socio-economic
mix
Balanced
Cultural
Hub
Creatively-governed
Affordable
Fast-paced
Bustling
Outdoor living
Historic
Green
Civic-minded
Higher education
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Family
activities
Distinctive
Clean
Visually
attractive
Maintained
streetscape
Education
emphasis
Agricultural
heritage
“Southwestern”
character
Independent
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Convenient
Easy-going
Inclusive
Main Street, USA
Community spirit
Friendly
Recreational variety
Retirement community
Gateway
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Thank you again for your participation in helping shape the future of Thatcher. Please leave your completed questionnaire in the box provided, at Town Hall, or mail them to either:
David Williams Stephanie Burroughs
Willdan Willdan
Project Manager Project Planner
177 N. Church Ave # 605 7500 N. Dreamy Draw Dr.
Tucson, Arizona 85701 Phoenix, AZ 85020