Downtown Roanoke Survey

We want to know what you think of Downtown Roanoke

The process for the new Downtown Roanoke Plan is underway. You can get involved now by taking this survey. The following survey is intended to gather general information about Downtown Roanoke. Information from this survey will help the City of Roanoke and Downtown Roanoke Inc. in creating a new Downtown Plan.

Complete this survey for your chance to win a downtown gift card!

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Downtown Roanoke Map

(Note: this map is intended to show the general area of downtown, not to draw specific boundaries. If you are part of a neighborhood outside downtown that is shown on the map, please check “City of Roanoke, not Downtown” for question # 1.

Downtown Roanoke Map<br><br>(Note: this map is intended to show the general area of downtown, not to draw specific boundaries. If you are part of a neighborhood outside downtown that is shown on the map, please check “City of Roanoke, not Downtown” for question # 1.

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* 1. Where do you live?

Downtown Roanoke

City of Roanoke, not in Downtown

Roanoke Valley (Salem, Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin, Craig or Roanoke County)

Outside of the Roanoke Valley

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* 2. How often do you visit downtown for the following activities?

	Weekly	Monthly	Quarterly	Yearly	Other (please specify)
Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.)	Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.) Weekly	Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.) Monthly	Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.) Quarterly	Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.) Yearly	Entertainment (festivals, concerts, plays, etc.) Other (please specify)
Dining	Dining Weekly	Dining Monthly	Dining Quarterly	Dining Yearly	Dining Other (please specify)
Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.)	Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.) Weekly	Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.) Monthly	Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.) Quarterly	Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.) Yearly	Nightlife (social events after 10 p.m.) Other (please specify)
Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market)	Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market) Weekly	Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market) Monthly	Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market) Quarterly	Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market) Yearly	Retail Shopping (including Farmer’s Market) Other (please specify)
Business meetings and work obligations	Business meetings and work obligations Weekly	Business meetings and work obligations Monthly	Business meetings and work obligations Quarterly	Business meetings and work obligations Yearly	Business meetings and work obligations Other (please specify)
Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.)	Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.) Weekly	Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.) Monthly	Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.) Quarterly	Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.) Yearly	Personal business (Banking, Medical, Municipal building, Social Security building, etc.) Other (please specify)
Other	Other Weekly	Other Monthly	Other Quarterly	Other Yearly	Other Other (please specify)

Comment for "Other"

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* 3. In general, do you like to visit Downtown Roanoke and/or downtown areas in other cities? Check all that apply.

I like to visit Downtown Roanoke

I like to visit downtowns in other cities

I prefer rural or suburban areas

I don’t like to visit Downtown Roanoke

I don’t like to visit other downtowns

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* 4. What is your overall impression of Downtown Roanoke?

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Don't like it

Please explain:

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* 5. What method(s) of transportation do you use frequently to come downtown? Mark all that apply.

Automobile

Bus/Trolley

Motorcycle/Moped

Bicycle

Walk

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* 6. Where do you usually park when visiting downtown?

Parking space on the street

Parking garage

Parking lot

I don't drive a vehicle downtown

For the following questions, please select the choice that matches your opinion. Feel free to make additional comments in the space provided.

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* 7. What are the most important elements of downtown that Roanoke should focus on? Select four.

Renovations of existing buildings

Construction of new buildings

More bicycle accommodations, e.g., bike racks and repair stands

Streetscape/sidewalk improvements, e.g., benches, lighting

Public Art

Retail Options

Dining Options

More/better green/public space

Employment opportunities

Housing

Nightlife

Office space

Other: Explain

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* 8. Is there anything else, positive or negative, that you would like to add or suggest regarding the future of Downtown Roanoke?

The following questions are purely for demographic purposes.

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* 9. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

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* 10. What is your age?

Under 25

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 or older

Prefer not to answer

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* 11. What is your ethnicity?

White/Caucasian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 12. What is your martial status?

Married/Partnered

Separated

Divorced

Widowed

Single

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. Which of the following best describes your occupation?

Agricultural

Artistic

Education

Financial Services

Government/Public Services

Healthcare

Recreation

Laborer

Management

Manufacturing

Office Worker

Retired/Not Employed

Sales

Services

Skilled Trade

Student

Transportation

Not listed: Explain

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* 14. What is your level of education?

Some High School

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate degree

Prefer not to answer

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* 15. What is your annual household income?

Under $25,000

$25,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is your ZIP Code?

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* 17. How did you find out about the survey?

City of Roanoke website

Kiosk/Booth

Media

Friend/Colleague

Other: Explain

Thanks for completing the survey. Your input will help shape the future of our great Downtown!

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* 18. To be included in the Downtown Plan mailing list and entered into the drawing for a downtown gift card, please provide your name, an email and/or mailing address below. This information is confidential and will not be shared with others without permission.

Name

Email Address

Mailing Address

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Downtown Roanoke Map(Note: this map is intended to show the general area of downtown, not to draw specific boundaries. If you are part of a neighborhood outside downtown that is shown on the map, please check “City of Roanoke, not Downtown” for question # 1.

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. How often do you visit downtown for the following activities?

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* 3. In general, do you like to visit Downtown Roanoke and/or downtown areas in other cities? Check all that apply.

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* 4. What is your overall impression of Downtown Roanoke?

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* 5. What method(s) of transportation do you use frequently to come downtown? Mark all that apply.

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* 6. Where do you usually park when visiting downtown?

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* 7. What are the most important elements of downtown that Roanoke should focus on? Select four.

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* 8. Is there anything else, positive or negative, that you would like to add or suggest regarding the future of Downtown Roanoke?

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* 9. What is your gender?

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* 10. What is your age?

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* 11. What is your ethnicity?

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* 12. What is your martial status?

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* 13. Which of the following best describes your occupation?

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* 14. What is your level of education?

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* 15. What is your annual household income?

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* 16. What is your ZIP Code?

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* 17. How did you find out about the survey?

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* 18. To be included in the Downtown Plan mailing list and entered into the drawing for a downtown gift card, please provide your name, an email and/or mailing address below. This information is confidential and will not be shared with others without permission.

Downtown Roanoke Map

(Note: this map is intended to show the general area of downtown, not to draw specific boundaries. If you are part of a neighborhood outside downtown that is shown on the map, please check “City of Roanoke, not Downtown” for question # 1.