Announcing our July Commnuity Survey!
Vol. IV. No. 40 - Here's a Chance To Share Your Thoughts on our Hometowns!
Back when Civic Capacity launched more than three years ago, the goal wasn’t just to explain what was happening in our community. It was to build a feedback loop—something that helped residents understand decisions while also giving them a way to shape them.
That’s where the survey came in.
This publication settled on every other month. Monthly felt like noise. Quarterly felt too slow. The goal was simple: create a consistent snapshot of how people feel about where things are headed—and track how that changes over time.
And it’s working.
In May, more than 155 residents participated. That’s the highest response we’ve had yet, and a clear signal that people want to be part of the conversation—not just observers of it.
At the same time, we’ve heard from some readers that the format can start to feel routine.
So we’re making a change.
Starting this month, each survey will include one “feature question”—something more specific, more timely, and more revealing about how residents think about a real issue facing the community.
For July, we’re focusing on a location most drivers know well: the intersection of West Main Street and Experiment Farm Road / South Stanfield Road.
This isn’t just a “roundabout or traffic signal” question. It’s an opportunity to understand how people actually think about these decisions. You might support roundabouts in general but feel this isn’t the right location. You might prefer traditional signals even if a roundabout could function better here.
That kind of nuance is usually missing from public conversations—and it’s exactly what leads to better decisions.
Take a few minutes to complete the July survey and make your perspective part of the record.
Thanks for your time and your participation! It is greatly appreciated!
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