Community Surveys
Survey One:
The first community survey for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan is now closed. As part of the survey, there were a series of questions aimed at collecting our priorities as a City over the next 20 years. Each question required a little bit of reading and an open mind as to where the 2020 Comprehensive Plan should place its focus.
In total, the survey received 385 responses while it was open from July 2019 - March 2020. For complete survey results, check out this pdf.
Background Info:
- Zip Code - About 49% or 187 respondents listed 21401 as their residential zip code, and around 43% or 166 listed 21403. The other 8% or so of respondents are spread across other zip codes in the County and State.
- Owner/Renter - 340 respondents or about 89% own their residence, while only 30 are renters
- Employment - 31% of respondents are retired, 24% work in Annapolis, another 19% work from home, 5% work in DC/Northern VA, 3% in Baltimore, and 9% at locations throughout Anne Arundel County
- Age - 55% 61 or older, 31% 41-60, 13% 26-40, 2% 25 and under
Priorities:
- Green Infrastructure - Very important (61%), important (22%), somewhat important (12%), not important (4%)
- Plan for Resilience - strongly agree (73%), agree (21%), disagree (5%)
- Aesthetics and Design - Very important (56%), important (30%), somewhat important (12%), not important (3%)
- Prioritize Transit - strongly agree (45%), agree (40%), disagree (8% ), no opinion (5%)
- Residential Growth - Slow and steady (37%), Slightly reduced (36%), moderate and steady (17%), strong (8%)
Distribution of Survey Responses among City Residents
The darker blue shade denotes more respondents (click on area for exact number of responses). Numbers correspond to map area.
Redevelopment Survey:
Annapolis expects to maintain its attractiveness as a place to live for current and future residents. To do so, many of its older commercial areas may need to be redeveloped over time to accommodate new retail options, new housing options, and potentially other types of mixed use development. We asked you what types of development and redevelopment you would like to see over the next 10-20 years and where you would like to see it. For a complete analysis of survey results check out this pdf
106 of you shared your opinions while the survey was running from November 2020 - March 2021. This is what you all told us:
Who Participated:
- 84 Annapolis residents, 18 Anne Arundel County residents, 3 other Maryland residents, 1 out-of-state resident
Participant Location
Mixed Use Development Preferences
1.1 A mixed use development of shops and 2-3 stories of apartments above, oriented around a signature civic space
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 11 | 41 | 36 |
| 6.6% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 38.7% | 33.9% |
1.2 A small mixed use development of shops and offices oriented around a shared courtyard space
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 20 | 22 | 41 | 12 |
| 10.4% | 18.9% | 20.8% | 38.7% | 11.3% |
1.3 A walkable town center development with shops, offices, and various of housing and civic spaces
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| 18.9% | 21.7% | 19.8% | 20.8% | 18.9% |
1.4 A mixed use streetscape with shops at the street level and two stories of apartments above
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 12 | 22 | 44 | 20 |
| 7.6% | 11.3% | 20.8% | 41.5% | 18.9% |
1.5 A full block mixed use development with shops and cafes at the street level and three stories of apartments above
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 9 |
| 21.7% | 23.6% | 18.9% | 27.4% | 8.5% |
1.6 A signature mixed use development that defines a key intersection with a large anchor retail tenant, two to four stories of apartments above, and distinctive architecture
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 31 | 17 | 23 | 9 |
| 24.5% | 29.3% | 18.9% | 27.4% | 8.5% |
1.7 A stand-alone mixed use development with shops and live/work spaces at the street level and two stories of apartments above
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 3 |
| 31.1% | 20.8% | 23.6% | 21.7% | 2.8% |
Multifamily Development Preferences
2.1 A three-story multifamily development with a combination of townhouses and apartments
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 16.0% | 11.3% | 20.8% | 41.5% | 18.9% |
2.2 Townhouses with front yards
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 30 | 41 | 11 |
| 9.4% | 13.2% | 28.3% | 38.7% | 10.4% |
2.3 Townhouses without front yards
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 6 |
| 17.0% | 19.8% | 26.4% | 31.1% | 5.7% |
2.4 Stacked Duplex: a two-story building with two apartments
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 4 |
| 10.4% | 25.5% | 33.0% | 27.4% | 3.8% |
2.5 Single-family detached homes on narrow lots
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 20 | 25 | 38 | 9 |
| 13.2% | 18.9% | 23.6% | 35.9% | 8.5% |
2.6 Fourplex: two-story building with four apartments
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 25 | 23 | 35 | 7 |
| 15.1% | 23.6% | 21.7% | 33.0% | 6.6% |
2.7 Three-story apartment building with townhouse-style entrances
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 26 | 31 | 15 | 10 |
| 22.6% | 24.5% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 9.4% |
2.8 Five-story apartment buildings designed around shared urban plazas
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| 56.6% | 17.0% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 8.5% |
2.9 Compact single-family detached homes with shared common space
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | 25 | 51 | 9 |
| 11.3% | 8.5% | 23.6% | 48.1% | 8.5% |
2.10 Attached single-family homes with shared common space
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 4 |
| 18.9% | 22.6% | 30.2% | 24.5% | 3.8% |
2.11 Stacked Triplex: three-story building with three apartments
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 4 |
| 28.3% | 30.2% | 23.6% | 14.2% | 3.8% |
2.12 Accessory dwelling unit adjacent to a single-family home
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 21 | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| 25.5% | 19.8% | 27.4% | 17.9% | 9.4% |
Open Space Development Preferences
3.1 Large urban plaza with space for informal gathering or special events
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 20 | 17 | 51 | 9 |
| 8.5% | 18.9% | 16.0% | 48.1% | 8.5% |
3.2 Small urban plaza bounded by streetscapes
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 15 | 24 | 51 | 11 |
| 4.7% | 14.2% | 22.6% | 48.1% | 10.4% |
3.3 Courtyard plaza for informal gathering or special events
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 29 | 51 | 8 |
| 5.7% | 11.3% | 27.4% | 48.1% | 7.6% |
3.4 Urban plaza designed for retail spill-out space
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 17 | 22 | 40 | 15 |
| 11.3% | 16.0% | 20.8% | 37.7% | 14.2% |
3.5 Event structure
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 17 | 39 | 25 | 12 |
| 12.3% | 16.0% | 36.8% | 23.6% | 11.3% |
3.6 Urban multi-use trail
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 33 |
| 6.6% | 9.4% | 13.2% | 39.6% | 31.1% |
3.7 Tree-lined pedestrian promenade
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 49 |
| 1.9% | 0.9% | 7.6% | 43.4% | 46.2% |
3.8 Urban stormwater park
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 25 | 34 | 30 |
| 7.6% | 8.5% | 23.6% | 32.1% | 28.3% |
3.9 Playground / Playscape
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 33 | 40 | 16 |
| 8.5% | 7.6% | 31.1% | 37.7% | 15.1% |
3.10 Urban pocket park
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 19 | 55 | 13 |
| 2.8% | 15.1% | 17.9% | 51.9% | 12.3% |
3.11 Public art plaza
| Least Prefer | Less Preference | Neutral / No Opinion | More Preference | Most Prefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 17 |
| 10.4% | 20.8% | 29.3% | 23.6% | 16.0% |
Redevelopment Choice Map
Transportation Survey:
Transportation issues are a critical piece of the Annapolis Ahead Comprehensive Plan. The responses we received in this transportation survey will be used to shape future projects, programs, and transportation services undertaken by the City. For a complete analysis of survey results check out this PDF.
We received a total of 53 responses while the survey was running from October 2020 - March 2021. This is what you all told us:
Who Participated:
- 43 Annapolis residents, 10 Anne Arundel County residents
- 21 participants aged 61 or older, 18 aged 41-60, 14 aged 26-40
Personal Impact of COVID-19:
- The COVID-19 Pandemic has had little impact - 4 (7.6%)
- The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a moderate impact - 29 (54.7%)
- The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact - 20 (37.7%)
Transportation Restrictions:
- Disability / health condition - 3 (5.7%)
- No driver's license - 0 (0%)
- No access to a car - 3 (5.7%)
- None of the above - 45 (84.9%)
- Other - 2 (3.8%)
Rating Annapolis Transportation:
- Very Good - 1 (1.9%)
- Good - 6 (11.3%)
- Neutral of no opinion - 22 (41.5%)
- Poor - 19 (35.9%)
- Very Poor - 5 (9.4%)
Travel Mode:
| Destination | Car | Carpool | Transit / Bus | Walk / Bike | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Annapolis | 16 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Work / School | 23 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 21 |
| Exercise / Play | 16 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 1 |
| Food Shopping | 49 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Shopping | 45 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| D.C. | 39 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Baltimore | 41 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Transportation Issues Importance:
| 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | 3rd Choice | 4th Choice | 5th Choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Speed | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| Traffic Safety | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Walking Safety | 13 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| Biking Safety | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Traffic Lights | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Road Conditions | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Annapolis Transit | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Regional Transit | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Traffic Congestion | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Parking | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Trails | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
Transportation Budget Priorities:
| 1st Priority | 2nd Priority | 3rd Priority | 4th Priority | 5th Priority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intersection Delays | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Intersection Crossing Safety | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Transportation Facility Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Bike Lanes | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Bus Service Frequency | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Evening/Weekend Bus Service | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Off-Road Trails | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Support for Telework | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Sidewalks | 8 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Safe Walking / Biking to School | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Carpool / Door-to-Door Transit | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Downtown Parking | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 |
| Major Road Widening | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Roadway Connectivity | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |