Chandler General Plan Update

General Questions

The Chandler General Plan 2016: a vision refined was adopted by the City Council on April 14, 2016, and ratified by voters with 85.8% in favor on August 30, 2016. Arizona Revised Statutes require that general plans be readopted and updated, if necessary, every 10 years to ensure that the community vision and values remain relevant.

The following six questions for the General Plan Update (GPU) are designed to glean information about the existing vision statement, guiding principles, and core values as well as direction from the community on pertinent topic areas, perceptions, and issues for the GPU.

A concurrent Comprehensive Housing Plan (CHP) is also being drafted for the city and respondents can elect to answer an additional 11 questions related to housing.

Chandler’s current vision statement was adopted in 2016. Is this existing vision statement still relevant to you?

The city of chandler is a major urban center reaching build-out over the next few decades, which requires a shift from outward growth to quality community building. Chandler is connected by an efficient regional system and local multimodal transportation network. The city is the recognized leader for its strong economic foundation, desirable neighborhoods, and outstanding public services and its leaders remain focused on quality, sustained planning that ensures a future better than today. Chandler is a regional employment center and important Arizona economic driver; its world-class corporations, emerging technology businesses, and next-generation entrepreneurs call chandler home because of its well-educated workforce, exceptional educational achievement and opportunities, and superior quality of life.

Space Cell	Relevant	Somewhat Relevant	Neutral	Somewhat Irrelevant	Not Relevant	Prefer not to answer.
2016 Vision Statement	2016 Vision Statement: Relevant	2016 Vision Statement: Somewhat Relevant	2016 Vision Statement: Neutral	2016 Vision Statement: Somewhat Irrelevant	2016 Vision Statement: Not Relevant	2016 Vision Statement: Prefer not to answer.

The 2016 Chandler General Plan contains statutorily required and elective topic areas and organized into the following three guiding principles and related three core values. Are these guiding principles and core values still relevant to you?

Space Cell	Relevant	Somewhat Relevant	Neutral	Somewhat Irrelevant	Not Relevant	Prefer not to answer.
Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Relevant	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Somewhat Relevant	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Neutral	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Somewhat Irrelevant	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Not Relevant	Strategic Community Building (land use & development; housing & neighborhoods; design & aesthetics; and growth areas). Core value: maintain chandler’s exceptional quality of life while achieving community excellence.: Prefer not to answer.
Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Relevant	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Somewhat Relevant	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Neutral	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Somewhat Irrelevant	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Not Relevant	Focused Stewardship (conservation & environmental planning; air quality; noise & lighting; flood control; energy; and water). Core value: protect chandler’s resources to sustain the community’s continued progression and maturation.: Prefer not to answer.
Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Relevant	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Somewhat Relevant	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Neutral	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Somewhat Irrelevant	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Not Relevant	Strong Community Foundation (public services & facilities; public safety; cultural resources; schools, and financial sustainability). Core value: development and maintain safe, state of the art community infrastructure.: Prefer not to answer.
Enter another option	Other: Relevant	Other: Somewhat Relevant	Other: Neutral	Other: Somewhat Irrelevant	Other: Not Relevant	Other: Prefer not to answer.

What do you love about Chandler? (Select your top 5)

Vehicular circulation
Access to healthcare
Public safety
Public transit
Pedestrian and bicycling circulation
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Which of the listed issues are the most important to you for Chandler? Please rank your priorities in numeric order from the list below and select your top 2 focus areas for each priority selected:

Please rank your priorities in numeric order from the list below:

1: Most Important
9: Least Important

Space Cell	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Prefer not to answer.
Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 1	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 2	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 3	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 4	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 5	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 6	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 7	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 8	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: 9	Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.: Prefer not to answer.
Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 1	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 2	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 3	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 4	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 5	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 6	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 7	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 8	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: 9	Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.: Prefer not to answer.
Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 1	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 2	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 3	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 4	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 5	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 6	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 7	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 8	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: 9	Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.: Prefer not to answer.
Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 1	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 2	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 3	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 4	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 5	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 6	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 7	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 8	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: 9	Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.: Prefer not to answer.
Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 1	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 2	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 3	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 4	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 5	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 6	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 7	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 8	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: 9	Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.: Prefer not to answer.
Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 1	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 2	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 3	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 4	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 5	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 6	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 7	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 8	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: 9	Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city.: Prefer not to answer.
Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 1	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 2	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 3	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 4	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 5	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 6	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 7	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 8	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: 9	Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments.: Prefer not to answer.
Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 1	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 2	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 3	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 4	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 5	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 6	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 7	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 8	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: 9	Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.: Prefer not to answer.
Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 1	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 2	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 3	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 4	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 5	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 6	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 7	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 8	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: 9	Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.: Prefer not to answer.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Aging Neighborhoods – Revitalize older neighborhoods like Downtown Chandler or San Marcos neighborhood.

Infrastructure improvements (roads, water, lighting, etc.)
Enhanced public safety
Redevelopment opportunities using infill and adaptive reuse tools
Streetscape beautification and landscaping
Community spaces for recreation and safe walking
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Transportation Choices – Increase opportunities for varied modes of transportation including walking, biking public transportation and driving.

Safer roadways
Availability of local public transit (local bus, Chandler Flex, etc.)
Traffic congestion mitigation through roadway widening or traffic signal timing
Availability of regional public transit (express bus, commuter rail)
Availability of high-capacity transit (light rail, bus rapid transit)
Trail and pathway connections for improved walkability
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Community Aesthetics - Public spaces are a great opportunity for beautification and can also increase community pride and community connection.

Public art
Distinctive lighting, signage and wayfinding
Streetscape beautification
Other - Write In

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Environment & Sustainability – Protect and conserve our water resources, improve air quality, and reduce impact of extreme heat.

Water conservation (cisterns and retention basins, greywater use in public landscapes)
Air quality improvement targets for community as well as education
Waste reduction
Improved recycling opportunities
Organic waste program (dedicated container for private yard waste)
Increased shade in public spaces and over sidewalks
Other - Write In

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Health & Well-Being – Improve neighborhood safety, address behavioral health, access to health care and healthy food.

Public safety (fire and police services)
Improve mental and behavioral health outcomes
Access to medical care
Access to healthy food options
Unhoused population
Other - Write In

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Economic Competitiveness – Attract a wider variety of well-paying jobs to the city

Types of job opportunities
Availability of well-paying jobs
Innovation and technology opportunities
New business attraction
Support for small businesses and unusual business models
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Schools & Education – Support the education system and local learning environments

School safety
Safe Routes to Schools
School capacity
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Housing Choices – Provide a wider variety of housing options for all budgets.

Affordable or workforce housing
Housing product variety (condos, duplexes, clustered home developments, etc.)
Location of housing
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Select your top 2 focus areas for:

Parks & Open Space – Continue to provide and protect parks and open space.

Increased access to parks and open space
Revitalization of older parks and open spaces
Variety of recreational amenities (educational and interactive play spaces)
Diligent maintenance of existing parks
Other - Write In

Are there any other issues or areas of improvement that Chandler should consider?

The 2016 Chandler General Plan identified the following six growth areas.

Which of these areas do you feel are most important to address with this General Plan Update? (Select up to 2 areas)

Are there any additional growth areas that should be looked at?

Is there anything else that you would like to share about the City of Chandler or what comes to mind when you think about Chandler in the future?

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