Make Your Voice Heard. City Surveys Now Available.

Libraries to tourism, community input can help shape the city’s future

Editors note: May 2, 2026, The Visit Corvallis survey is now closed.

A pair of new community surveys is giving residents a direct line into local decision-making. These surveys focus on how public spaces are funded and used, as well as how the city presents itself to visitors.

Public agencies and organizations often rely on community feedback to guide funding, planning, and long-term priorities. Participation in these surveys can help us ensure decisions reflect the people who live here every day. Or at the very least, hear our input. We are grateful they offer these surveys.

Visit Corvallis Destination Experience Survey

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VCorDEP

Visit Corvallis is developing a “Destination Experience Plan,” aimed at shaping how Corvallis and Benton County are experienced by both visitors and locals.

The survey asks residents, workers, and volunteers to weigh in on what’s working, what’s missing, and what should be improved. It takes about 15–20 minutes to complete and is designed to guide future tourism strategy. A little bit of a longer survey, but we took it, and the questions were well thought out… it is worth the time input.

Visit Corvallis works within broader efforts to balance economic impact with community quality of life. Tourism decisions don’t just affect visitors… they impact housing, downtown development, events, infrastructure, and how crowded or accessible spaces feel for locals. Think www.14storycorvallis.org.

Library Community Survey

Take the survey: https://form.jotform.com/261026289469062

The local library survey focuses on how residents use library services today, and what they want to see in the future. That includes everything from physical spaces and collections to programming, accessibility, and community needs.

The library is more than just books, it functions as a community hub, offering internet access, educational programming, and a safe public space. Feedback from this survey can directly influence how resources are allocated, what services expand, and how the library adapts to changing community demands.

Library funding and programming decisions are often shaped by demonstrated public need. If residents don’t weigh in, priorities may not reflect actual usage or demand.

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