About this template
A community engagement survey is an essential tool for local organizations, government agencies, and non-profits aiming to understand resident needs, attitudes, and priorities. Whether you are planning local infrastructure improvements, shaping neighborhood preservation projects, or gathering public opinion on community initiatives, this template provides a structured way to collect actionable insights.
This comprehensive Google Form template captures key resident perspectives on topics ranging from housing and local employment to historic preservation and public spaces. By deploying this survey, organizations can easily collect quantitative ratings and qualitative feedback, ensuring community members have a direct voice in local decision-making.
With Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this template into a live Google Form, embed it on your website, or share it via direct link and QR code. Start collecting valuable community input today to help shape a better neighborhood for everyone.
Key features
- Capture resident opinions on infrastructure, housing, and local services.
- Collect both structured ratings and detailed open-ended feedback.
- Fully customizable questions tailored to your neighborhood or organization.
- Ready to share instantly via link, email, or website embed.
Use cases
- Local government town hall preparation and public consultation.
- Non-profit neighborhood development and revitalization planning.
- Historic preservation committee research and landmark nomination.
- Community board meetings and public opinion polls.
What this form collects
- Respondent Type (Multiple choice)Select the option that best describes your connection to the community.
- What motivates you most about preserving our community's history and character? (Paragraph)Share what makes our neighborhood special to you.
- Which local history or cultural themes are most important to highlight? (Checkboxes)Select all themes that resonate with you.
- Which specific sites or landmarks should be preserved? (Paragraph)List any buildings, parks, or community spaces that deserve special protection.
- Describe our community in one word (Short answer)Type a single word that captures the essence of the neighborhood.
- Preferred Survey or Engagement Format (Dropdown)How would you prefer to participate in future community planning initiatives?
- What are your primary hopes and concerns for the future of our neighborhood? (Paragraph)Share your vision or any challenges you see ahead.
- Name a landmark that best represents our community (Short answer)Enter the name of a place that stands out as a symbol of the area.
- Photo Link or Description (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your photo (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the landmark image you wish to share.
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name (optional).
- Email Address (Short answer)Provide your email if you would like to receive updates on community projects.
FAQ
How do I customize this survey template for my community?
Once you convert the template using Doc2Form, you can freely edit, add, or remove questions directly inside Google Forms to match your local organization's specific goals.
Can I collect photo submissions or files from community members?
Yes. While Google Forms handles file links easily, you can include text fields where respondents can paste links to photos or documents stored in cloud drives.
Is this community engagement template free to use?
Yes, this template is completely free to convert and deploy as a Google Form for your organization or non-profit.
How can I share this survey with local residents?
You can share the generated Google Form via a direct web link, embed it on your community website, or print a QR code for flyers and physical newsletters.
Get this form in your Google Drive
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