The City of Beavercreek and Beavercreek Township are collaborating on an age-friendly community survey, aiming to gather community input that will guide future aging related initiatives and efforts to improve livability for residents of all ages.
The initiative is fully funded through a grant from The Dayton Foundation and will include a comprehensive community survey, focus groups, data analysis, and a final report. Topics covered in the survey will include housing, transportation, accessibility, healthcare, social activities, and more. The results will help shape local strategies in an effort to ensure the community remains accessible and welcoming to residents as they age.
“This partnership allows us to hear directly from our residents about what matters most to them as they age in place,” said Beavercreek Mayor Don Adams. “Our goal is to make Beavercreek a community where people can thrive at every stage of life.”
The city and township selected Measurement Resources to lead the project, citing the firm’s track record with similar work, ability to stay on schedule and budget, and its capacity to manage both electronic and paper-based survey distribution, as well as focus group facilitation.
The survey is open to all age groups who live in the city and township. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and all answers will be combined in a final report. Participants are encouraged to share honest feedback, with a goal of collecting more than 400 responses to ensure a representative sample of the community.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the survey. A link will be made available through multiple channels, including this newsletter, the city’s monthly email newsletter, municipal websites, direct mail, and the Beavercreek Senior Center. The survey will remain open through Sunday, September 14, at 4 p.m.
“This is a proactive step to ensure that our community continues to evolve with the needs of our aging population,” said Township Trustee Chair Tom Kretz. “Engaging our residents in this process is vital to ensuring that the health, welfare, and security of our community remain top of mind throughout.”
A final report summarizing the survey findings will be presented to the Beavercreek City Council and Township Trustees at a public meeting in early 2026. The results will also be shared through municipal communication channels. To participate, residents can visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/Beavercreek.
If you have any questions about accessing the survey, please contact our survey partner, Harley Vossler, at hvossler@measurementresourcesco.com or (614) 947-8899.