Open Space Questionnaire Results

  1. How would you rate West Amwell Township overall as a place to live?
    Excellent: 27%
    Very Good 45%
    Good 19%
    Fair 6%
    Poor 3%

  2. Do you think development is occurring in a way that makes West Amwell:

    3. A Better Place to Live 11%

    A Worse Place to Live 53%

    No Difference 28%

  3. What would you most like to preserve?

    4. A Clean Natural Environment

    Very Important 92%

    Somewhat Important 6%

    Not Important 2%

    Preservation of Farmland & Open Space

    Very Important 80%

    Somewhat Important 10%

    Not Important 10%

    Preservation of Community Character

    Very Important 51%

    Somewhat Important 35%

    Not Important 14%

    Preservation of Historic Buildings & Structures

    Very Important 43%

    Somewhat Important 41%

    Not Important 16%

    Recreation Facilities

    Very Important 26%

    Somewhat Important 47%

    Not Important 27%

  4. How much property do you own in the Township?

    5. 50+Acres 7%

    10-50 Acres 16%

    Less than 10 acres 78%

  5. How long have you lived in the Township?

    6. Lifetime 15%

    More than 15 years 45%

    More than 5 years 23%

    Less than 5 years 17%

  6. Do you think West Amwell Township should take an active role in promoting open space & farmland?

    7. Yes 86%

    No 14%

  7. Would you be willing to contribute to open space preservation through a dedicated open space tax for West Amwell Township?

    8. No 30%

    Yes, up to $25/yr 18%

    Yes, up to $50/yr 17%

    Yes, up to $100/yr 35%

  8. Are you willing to have the Township incur debt by bonding to preserve Open Space?
    Yes  52%
    No   48%