According to documentation provided with the report, it represents the end of the first phase of the planning process and brings together information obtained through community events and the countywide survey.
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At the end of April the i5 Group released the Discovery Report for Warren County, which is the next phase in the ongoing development of a master plan for the county.
According to documentation provided with the report, it represents the end of the first phase of the planning process and brings together information obtained through community events and the countywide survey.
According to the discovery report, 97% of Warren County residents agreed with the following statement, “Future growth in Warren County should balance development with the preservation of farmland, rural character and natural areas.”
As part of the discovery report, the i5 Group received almost 1,100 responses to its countywide survey, information was also collected from residents during the first open house held March 25 at the Warren County Administration building.
The results of the open house showed that those in attendance wanted more small businesses, more mid-sized restaurants, no data centers, more trees, no tax abatements for businesses, a hospital or urgent care facility and a community college. Residents also voiced concerns about the proliferation of solar farms and high density housing.
For the countywide survey, 50% of those who responded were 55 or older, with the smallest class being 18 to 24 year olds, only 2% of whom answered the survey. The majority of those who answered the survey have lived in Warren County for at least 10 years. Survey respondents were split into those living in unincoporated areas and within cities, with 53% of respondents being city residents and 45% being unincoporated area residents, with 2% listed as other.
Of those who responded to the survey, only 12% identify themselves as farmers or engaged in some farming-related employment.
The comments from all residents focused on the small-town feel of the area and the slower pace of life in Warren County compared to other nearby counties. The top strengths of Warren County were listed as rural/small town atmosphere, 73%; natural environment and scenic beauty, 45%; and low crime and safe neighborhoods, 42%.
The top three challenges facing Warren County, based upon the survey, were increased traffic congestion, 56%; loss of rural/small town atmosphere, 49%; and loss of farmland, 32%.
The full discovery report is 110 pages and can be found at https://www.warrencountyshapingtomorrow.com/documents.
