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Development Patterns
Too many manufactured homes or mobile home parks
Too much land dedicated to impervious paved areas
Unattractive new subdivisions
Unattractive sprawl development/visual clutter along roadways
Undeveloped vacant sites close in to town



Mobility
No alternatives to using a car to get places
No public transit
Not enough sidewalks and bike trails
Not pedestrian or bike friendly



Community
Inadequate protection of historic resources
No mix of housing sizes, types, and prices within neighborhoods
Not enough greenspace or parkland
Not enough places for arts activities and performances
Some areas or neighborhoods in need of revitalization
Unattractive commercial or shopping areas



Conservation
Contaminated vacant properties
Development locating in areas that should not be developed - such as farmland such as farmland or environmentally sensitive areas.
Disappearing rural scenery
Environmental pollution problems (water bodies, air, etc.)
Too many trees lost to new development



Economic Development
Imbalance between location of available housing and major employment
No community vision for appropriate economic development
Not enough jobs or economic opportunities for local residents
Not enough small neighborhood commercial centers in neighborhoods
Unattractive or declining town center



Livability
Abandoned and neglected properties
Excessive traffic congestion and commute time
Insufficient or inconvient parking at busy activity centers
No mix of uses (like corner groceries or drugstores) within neighborhoods
Not enough affordable housing
Not enough community gathering spaces for arts activities, festivals, performances,etc



Governance
Developers complaining about lengthy local development process
Excessive cost of providing public services/facilities
Inadequate public facility capacity for attracting new development
Missed opportunities for coordination with neighboring jurisdictions
Neighborhood opposition to new developments
Opposition to zoning or similar development regulations