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.

 

 

A)    Land Use  ____________________________________________________________________

 

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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

 


Family activities

Distinctive

Clean

Visually attractive

Maintained streetscape

Education emphasis

Agricultural heritage

“Southwestern” character

Independent

 


Convenient

Easy-going

Inclusive

Main Street, USA

Community spirit

Friendly

Recreational variety

Retirement community

Gateway

 


 

 

 


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