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Community Priority Survey

Thank you for taking this survey to share your insights about a better Downtown Hammond. Your responses will be used to inform the work of the Downtown Development District.
1.What is your connection to Downtown Hammond? (select all that apply)
2.Please tell us how much you agree with the following statements about Downtown Hammond.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Unsure / No Opinion
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Downtown Hammond is clean and attractive
Downtown Hammond has a great variety of retailers, services and dining options that appeal to me
Downtown Hammond is safe
It is easy for me to get to and from Downtown Hammond
There’s always something fun to do in Downtown Hammond
Downtown Hammond is a great place to live
3.Going forward, how important is it for Downtown Hammond to focus on the following priorities?
Essential
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not at all important
Unsure / No Opinion
Add more amenities and enhancements to parks in downtown (Cate Square Park, Railroad Park)
Attract a greater variety of retailers, services and dining options
Build on vacant or underused land and rehabilitate vacant buildings
Create more opportunities to learn about Hammond's history
Expand housing options by building more condos, apartments and townhomes
Expand the Downtown Development District to invest in improvements in neighborhoods just outside downtown
Host more cultural events
Improve sanitation and litter clean-up
Improve walking conditions, such as by enhancing sidewalks, street furniture, trees and landscaping
Install more public art, like murals, sculptures and light installations
Make it easier and safer to bike to or around downtown
Make it easier to find convenient parking
Make it easier to get to and from surrounding destinations, like Zemurray Park and Southeastern
Provide more information, like branded wayfinding signs and maps
Reduce crime and improve public safety, such as through police foot patrols or improved lighting
4.What three words come to mind when you think about Downtown Hammond?
5.What businesses do you most often frequent in Downtown Hammond?
6.In general, what day of the week do you most frequently shop?
7.In general, what time of day do you typically shop?
8.What are two things that would draw you into Downtown Hammond more?
9.What kind of businesses and attractions would you like to see open downtown?
10.Describe your ideal Downtown Hammond of the future.
11.Would you live in Downtown Hammond if you could?