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5.0 Community Facilities & Services

The quality, supply and variety of a community's services and facilities are important to the overall quality of life a community can offer its residents. Education, emergency services, recreational opportunities and cultural enrichment have a substantial impact on the appeal of a community as a place to live. This chapter explores the resources available to residents in the Village of Pittsford, including historic resources, educational facilities, libraries, emergency services, recreational facilities and social services.

5.9 Public Survey Results Summary

A section of the June 2000 Community Survey (Reference 4.4) allowed residents to state opinions on the community facilities and services provided in the Village. The following is a summary of the survey in relation to community facilities and services and is further analyzed in the Public Input Chapter (9.0) of the Plan.

  • Of the respondents, 33.6% strongly agreed and 44.2 % agreed that the school district offered an excellent learning environment

  • 45.1% of the respondents strongly agree and 27.4% agree that new/updated services or buildings such as the library, court building and community center should be located in the Village

  • Respondents strongly agree that the Village has high quality police protection that is currently provided by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department with 15.9% that disagree

  • A high percentage of respondents strongly agree that fire protection and emergency rescue squads offer excellent service to Village residents

  • 9.7% of respondents strongly agree and 22.0% agree while 7.0% disagree that there are adequate senior citizen activities provided by the Village

  • The lack of available senior housing in the Village is a concern for respondents

  • Approximately half of the respondents to the survey agree that the Village provides enough neighborhood parks and playgrounds

  • 37.0% of respondents agree that there are adequate recreational programs for children


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