then Sewer/Water Improvement (19%). • The over 65 population group, representing 18% of respondents, selected sidewalks most frequently (31% of respondents), followed by Streets/Roads (25.5%), and then Sewer/Water Improvement (18.5%). Parks/Open Space and Riverfront Development followed at 17% and 18% respectively. • Under 25: those respondents under the age of 25 (who only constituted .6% of the total respondents, or five respondents) selected recreational facilities most frequently. Satisfaction with Public Facilities Respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction with public facilities in Croton, on a scale from Very Satisfied and Somewhat Satisfied to Not Very Satisfied and Unhappy. Response rates varied for each public facility listed, as some residents opted not to respond or selected “no basis to evaluate.” Most responses were over 90% although two were in the 75-80% range (recreational programs and educational facilities). As shown on the chart below, residents overall are more satisfied than dissatisfied with public facilities. Police and fire service received the highest level of overall satisfaction, as well as the highest level of “very satisfied.” Trash recycling/pick-up, library and open space/parks also fare well in terms of overall satisfaction, with 90% or more of respondents reporting either “very” or “somewhat” satisfied. Over 80% of respondents report satisfaction with educational facilities and streets and roads; however, each of these facilities receives a low percentage of “very satisfied” responses. Recreational programs and water/sewer facilities receive the lowest percent of overall satisfaction responses. Satisfaction with Public Facilities Educational Facilities Police/Fire Facility Recreational Programs Water/Sewer Very Satisfied Library Somewhat Satisfied Trash Pick-up & Recycling Not Very Satisfied Unhappy Streets & Roads Open Space/Parks 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Percent 11 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Recreational Facilities Residents were asked to identify how the Village could expand its recreational facilities. Residents were given 16 options (including a write-in option), from which they could select all that applied. 847 residents responded to this question, a response rate of 89%. Facilities that would accommodate outdoor individual and group passive recreational activities were selected more frequently than those relative to active recreation, such as soccer, football and baseball fields. Of the choices offered, the three most frequently selected were: Rank 1 2 3 Facility Swimming Bicycling Ice Skating Frequency Percent (%) 421 49.7 379 44.7 295 34.8 The remaining choices are summarized below: Rank 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Facility Tennis Playground/Picnic Other Boat Launch Fishing Skateboarding Horseback Riding Soccer Baseball Softball Basketball Hockey Football Frequency Percent (%) 252 29.8 221 26.1 173 20.4 167 19.7 152 17.9 136 16.1 131 11.4 91 10.7 79 9.3 74 8.7 69 8.1 53 6.3 24 2.8 20% of respondents chose to write in a response, focusing on a range of issues. Most frequently noted was the need for trails and paths with a focus on walking trails (24 write-in responses), hiking trails (9), bicycle (7), rollerblading (9), and jogging (3). Also mentioned frequently in the write-ins was the need for community-oriented facilities such as children’s recreation facilities and activities (13), a community center (6), and a senior facility and programs (2). Arts and entertainment, including an art and dance center, bowling alley and movie theater were requested. 12 Design Review of Buildings Residents were asked whether there should be increased design review of buildings. A total of 855 residents responded, for an 89% response rate. Of those who responded, 55% said that increased review should be undertaken; 17% said no; 28% were unsure. The lower response rate and percent of respondents who were unsure may indicate that further discussion and elucidation may be needed. Objectives for Croton Residents were asked to identify the five most important objectives for Croton (note that respondents were not asked to rank these five objectives). Twenty options were offered on a variety of policy issues, ranging from traffic and transportation to Village character and appearance to commercial development to open space and environment. A total of 933 residents responded to the question for a 97% response rate. The five most frequently selected objectives are listed below, followed by a summary of the remaining responses. Only protecting the natural environment received a majority (greater than 50%) response rate. In general, objectives related to Village character and the environment were selected the most frequently. Rank Characteristic 1 Protecting the natural environment 2 Preserving Croton's historic character 3 Improving the appearance of the Upper Village 4 Providing park/recreational areas along waterfront 5 Improving access to the Hudson riverfront Frequency Percent (%) 546 58.5 455 48.8 326 34.9 316 33.9 303 32.5 Remaining responses are summarized below: Rank Characteristic 6 Improving mix of retail uses 7 Upgrading water system/sewer system Improving the design quality of streetscapes and 8 buildings 9 Expanding trails along Croton River 10 Supporting the arts in