SURVEY
Chaleur Rural District

Dear Citizens, your opinion matters!

The Chaleur Rural District is in the process of developing its new rural plan, and we want to include your voice in this important process. This survey is an opportunity for you to share your ideas, concerns, and aspirations for the future of our community.

By taking a few minutes to respond to this survey, you will directly contribute to shaping a municipal plan that reflects the needs and desires of all residents.

You have until September 27, 2024, to submit your responses.

THANK YOU for your time and commitment!

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* 1. In which district do you reside?

Ward 1 (elected representative Donald Duclos): North sector west of Belle-Baie, south and west sectors outside the Bathurst city limits, including South Tetagouche Route 180 from #3276, St-Anne Road from #2763, North Tetagouche Road west section beyond Davidson Drive, Middle River Road from #2507, Little River Road from #2612, Big River Route 430, and Gloucester Junction Road south of the railway line, Route 360 East up to the railway line.

Ward 2 (elected representative Laura McNulty): Former New Bandon Salmon Beach and New Bandon local service district (LSD) including Pokeshaw Route 11 and Black Rock Route 330 bordering Rivière du Nord, southern sector of Burnsville Route 135 bordering Hautes Terres.

Ward 3 (elected representative Nathalie Paulin): Former Allardville local service district (LSD) up to #3547, Route 134 at the southern boundary of Bathurst.

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* 2. Which age group do you belong to?

Less than 25 years old

25 to 45 years old

46 to 65 years old

More than 65 years old

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* 3. How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

Less than 2 years

Between 2 and 5 years

Between 6 and 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 4. In one word, how would you describe your neighborhood?
(e.g., type of population, condition/maintenance, rural/agricultural/etc.)

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* 5. What are the unique characteristics of your neighborhood?

What are the main strengths and positive elements?

What are the current irritants and areas for improvement?

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* 6. Rank the following 13 topics in order of priority based on their importance.

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* 7. What elements in land use planning and development require special attention and why? (Identify two elements)

Residential use

Commercial and industrial use

Building size and architecture

Protection of natural environments

Management of agricultural areas (e.g., coexistence with residential uses)

Erosion and coastal flooding (if applicable)

Quarry and sandpit management (e.g., coexistence with residential uses [noise, dust, etc.])

Why?

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* 8. In your opinion, what is the main challenge for land use planning in your district over the next 10 years?

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* 9. In your opinion, what level of importance do you assign to providing alternatives to solo car use? (e.g., public transportation (bus), safe access for bicycles, scooters, or walking, etc.)

1 - Not Important at All

2 - Barely Important

3 - Somewhat Important

4 - Moderately Important

5 - Important

6 - Fairly Important

7 - Quite Important

8 - Very Important

9 - Extremely Important

10 - Absolutely Essential

1 - Not Important at All

2 - Barely Important

3 - Somewhat Important

4 - Moderately Important

5 - Important

6 - Fairly Important

7 - Quite Important

8 - Very Important

9 - Extremely Important

10 - Absolutely Essential

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* 10. For your living environment, you would like to… (Rank the following items in order of priority.)

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* 11. What should be the priorities for the Chaleur Rural District regarding the environment? (Choose two items)

Creation of ecological corridors to ensure the connectivity of natural environments. (e.g., ensuring that large forest areas remain connected for wildlife movement)

Increased section of forest cover and urban woodlands. (e.g., maintaining a minimum number of trees to mitigate the impacts of climate change and provide shade during heat periods)

Incentives for planting trees on private residential, commercial, and industrial properties. (e.g., ensuring a minimum of two trees in front of residences)

Increased protection and enhancement of water bodies, shores, and wetlands. (e.g., ensuring the quality of drinking water sources and reducing the risks of erosion and flooding)

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* 12. Rank in order of priority the measures that the Chaleur Rural District should implement to adapt to climate change.

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* 13. What would be your vision of an ideal neighborhood in 10 or 15 years?
Summarize in a few words.

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* 14. Public consultations will take place in each of the districts. We invite the public to participate in large numbers to contribute to the development of the new rural plan, a planning and land use document for the Chaleur Rural District .

Please confirm your attendance by responding to this question or by contacting us at one of the following coordinates, no later than September 27, 2024.

By phone: 506-547-7443
By email: veronique.proulx@exp.com

WARD 1 : October 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Paul Ouellette Room, KC Irving Centre, 14 Sean Couturier Ave., Bathurst

WARD 2 : October 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM at Christ Church Hall, 6836 Route 11, Clifton

WARD 3 : October 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Golden Age Club, 287 Route 160, Allardville

First Name, Last Name, Phone Number and Address

SURVEY Chaleur Rural District

Dear Citizens, your opinion matters!

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* 1. In which district do you reside?

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* 2. Which age group do you belong to?

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* 3. How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

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* 4. In one word, how would you describe your neighborhood?(e.g., type of population, condition/maintenance, rural/agricultural/etc.)

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* 5. What are the unique characteristics of your neighborhood?

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* 6. Rank the following 13 topics in order of priority based on their importance.

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* 7. What elements in land use planning and development require special attention and why? (Identify two elements)

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* 8. In your opinion, what is the main challenge for land use planning in your district over the next 10 years?

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* 9. In your opinion, what level of importance do you assign to providing alternatives to solo car use? (e.g., public transportation (bus), safe access for bicycles, scooters, or walking, etc.)

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* 10. For your living environment, you would like to… (Rank the following items in order of priority.)

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* 11. What should be the priorities for the Chaleur Rural District regarding the environment? (Choose two items)

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* 12. Rank in order of priority the measures that the Chaleur Rural District should implement to adapt to climate change.

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* 13. What would be your vision of an ideal neighborhood in 10 or 15 years?Summarize in a few words.

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Chaleur Rural District

* 4. In one word, how would you describe your neighborhood?
(e.g., type of population, condition/maintenance, rural/agricultural/etc.)

* 13. What would be your vision of an ideal neighborhood in 10 or 15 years?
Summarize in a few words.