Survey Voir la version française Survey Questions Posting date: November 18, 2022 Deadline for completing the survey: 2 weeks 1. What is important to the citizens of Pontiac? Please answer in the order of importance of the categories below (1 being the most important and 5 the least important). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Peacefulness and the rural character 1 2 3 4 5 6 Community involvement and civic life 1 2 3 4 5 6 The natural environment and sustainable development 1 2 3 4 5 6 The built and landscaped heritage 1 2 3 4 5 6 Business and services 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. What are the main strengths of the Municipality of Pontiac? Please answer in order of importance (1 being the most important and 6 the least important). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The quality of its living environments (its neighbourhoods 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The proximity of the River as well as the surrounding neighborhoods and beaches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The quality of its natural environment, notably the proximity of Gatineau Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The dynamism of its agricultural area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The village of Quyon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The involvement of its citizens 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. What are the main weaknesses of the Municipality of Pontiac? (1 being the most important and 4 the least important) 1 2 3 4 5 The lack of municipal services and infrastructure (public and active transportation, public spaces and amenities and other community facilities) 1 2 3 4 5 The lack of shops and services for the local population 1 2 3 4 5 The lack of diversity in the housing stock available or under development (houses, multiplexes and apartments) 1 2 3 4 5 The lack of measures to protect the natural environment and landscapes 1 2 3 4 5 4. Which of the following types of businesses and services would you like to see more of in Pontiac? (maximum of 3 choices) Food and entertainment businesses Local shops (grocery store, pharmacy, etc.) Retail (clothing, furniture, hardware, etc.) Health-related services (medical clinics, dentists, optometrists, physiotherapists, etc.) Personal care services (hairdressing, aesthetics, etc.) Professional services (lawyers, notaries, accountants, etc.) Permanent public market 5. Which of the following housing types would you like to see built in Pontiac's neighbourhoods? (maximum of 3 choices) Single-family detached home Single-family semi-detached or row houses Multiplex (2 to 8 units) Multi-unit buildings (9 units and more) Résidences for the elderly 6. Please rank the following statements in order of importance (1 being the most important and 7 the least important). The Municipality of Pontiac in 2032 should be a place where: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The local population benefits from several diversified businesses and services 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Present and future residents benefit from a more diversified housing offer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 There are more public spaces and gathering places 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nature is protected, enhanced and accessible 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The economic and tourist vitality is promoted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Efficient public transit and active transportation infrastructures are put in place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Innovative, sustainable and energy efficient projects are developed 7. In your opinion, what would be the priority interventions to be undertaken by the Municipality of Pontiac in the coming years? Please rank the next choices in order of priority (1 being the most important and 7 the least important) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Diversify the housing supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Develop new neighbourhood trails and parks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Better protect and enhance natural environments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Offer new community facilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Encourage commercial development while planning appropriately 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Provide a good framework for residential development projects 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Provide specific planning for the village of Quyon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Please enable JavaScript for this form to work.
