Armstrong Park Survey
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Armstrong Park Survey (please email info@pufap.org with comments)

 
The Louis Armstrong Park is located within the historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Opened in 1980, the park is a communal place of cultural reflection created to preserve the site of Congo Square, the historic meeting space of slaves in the 1800s that gave birth to jazz as we know it today. The park contains Congo Square, the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, part of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (including the Fire House, Rabassa-De Pouilly house and Perseverance Hall No. 4) and the Municipal Auditorium. First opened in 1929, the Municipal Auditorium was built to seat 8,000 people. Over the years, varied performances and tenants have utilized the Auditorium, including Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans Brass Hockey Team, The New Orleans Jazz Basketball Team, The Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, the Fat Boys, boxing and tennis matches, Mardi Gras Balls and countless school graduations. The facility has been closed and inoperable due to damages sustained during Hurricane Katrina. The Park only recently reopened on November 18, 2011. As the City of New Orleans prepares to receive community input on the future operations and management of Armstrong Park and the Municipal Auditorium, this survey will serve as an additional forum for the public to engage in the discussion of their redevelopment. This survey is formulated by the People United for Armstrong Park in conjunction with Dillard University and University of New Orleans in its effort to bring more activity and hasten the Park’s revitalization, and is not affiliated with the City of New Orleans.
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1. Having a safe, accessible and fully functioning Armstrong Park and an operable Municipal Auditorium and other park facilities is important to me (choose one)
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2. Rate the following parts of Armstrong Park according to their importance or significance to you.
Very ImportantImportantNot that ImportantInsignificantI don't know what this is
Congo Square
Municipal Auditorium
Jazz National Historical Park
Treme Center (Tambourine and Fan)
Roots of Music Sculpture Garden
General Landscaping, Lagoons and Rose Gardens
Mahalia Jackson Theater
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3. Redevelopment projects in Armstrong Park should accomplish the following goals
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
Promote local music forms (i.e. jazz) and other kinds of New Orleans cultural arts and activities
Provide employment opportunities for local residents or regular work for artists, performers & culture bearers.
Provide restaurant or retail opportunities.
Have facilities for weddings and other special events.
Provide fun, productive or educational activities for kids and teens
Create a safer place to play and walk around.
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4. Please indicate if the following statements are true or false for you.
TrueFalse
I have been to Armstrong Park before
I would like to be involved in the planning process or give my input into the planning process.
I would be like to be employed as a part- or full-time worker or manager of park redevelopment projects.
I would be interested in part- or full-time, or contract employment in Armstrong Park or at its facilities.
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5. Would you be interested in using the spaces in the Municipal Auditorium, Jazz National Historical Park, or Dumaine Firehouse buildings to (check all that apply, and specify):
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6. If the Municipal Auditorium were redeveloped, I would like to see it used for the following purposes:
Very ImportantImportant IndifferentNot ImportantI actively oppose this being in the Municipal Auditorium
Live Music
Live Theatre
Dance Performances
Showing Movies
Award shows, receptions, graduations, balls
Sporting events (indoor)
Museum Space or Galleries
Space for community/cultural organizations including social aid and pleasure clubs, neighborhood groups, and non-profits
Permanent or rental space for creative businesses including Music Recording, Film Production
Education or training programs for creative industries like music, recording, film, or cooking
Education or training programs for non-creative industries like construction trades or accounting
Restaurants or retail shops
Activities for children including field trips, after school programs, mentoring, summer programs
General office space or business incubation/start-up spaces
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7. Who should manage/operate the Municipal Auditorium? (check all that apply)
Very desirableDesirableIndifferentUndesirableI am actively opposed to this choice
A local or neighborhood non-profit or business
A national non-profit or national business specializing in managing large venues.
A partnership between the city AND a local business or non-profit.
A partnership between the city AND a national business or organization specializing in managing large venues.
A partnership between a local non-profit or business AND a national non-profit or business specializing in managing large venues.
A newly formed group with neighborhood members, business leaders and government representatives
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8. People United for Armstrong Park, neighborhood residents, and civic leader have raised many questions about the park. Let us know how you feel about them:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeither agree nor disagreeStrongly disagreeI actively oppose this idea
During park hours, all gates should be open and walking paths should connect all entrances and exits.
There should be a permanent outdoor performance stage in Armstrong Park.
There should be regular indoor and outdoor events in the park.
French Quarter Festival, Satchmo, Jazz Fest, and other major music festivals should have stages in the park.
Most or all events in the park should be free and open to the public
Armstrong park has too much parking lot area and not enough greenspace.
There should be a children’s playground or children’s activities in Armstrong Park.
Armstrong Park and its facilities could be developed into the hub of the city’s cultural economy.
There should be an area designated for dogs in the park
There should be a designated park manager
There should be professional or volunteer security in the park during all hours
The fencing around the park should be removed
The Municipal Auditorium should be listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Congo Square should be designed as a national or world heritage site.
The proposed Lafitte Greenway should connect into Armstrong Park
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9. How would you like to stay involved in this process? (choose all that apply)
10. Thank you for completing the survey. We would love to know more about you: 
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