Participate in the Future of Waleska
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Participate in the Future of Waleska
The City of Waleska, in collaboration with Reinhardt University, is conducting this on-line survey to better understand the wants, needs, and preferences of the people who work and live near Waleska. Please help us understand what is important to you by completing the following survey. It should take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. To request a paper version of this survey, please contact personnel at Waleska City Hall. The deadline to complete this survey is Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
1
. Where do you currently live in proximity to Waleska:
Where do you currently live in proximity to Waleska:
In the City limits
Within a 1-5 mile radius
Within a 6-10 mile radius
Within a 11-15 mile radius
Within a 16 mile or greater radius
2
. Waleska is working on programs aimed at revitalizing and/or improving its retail shopping districts. Please rate the importance of accomplishing each of the following:
Level of Importance
a. Create local job opportunities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Waleska is working on programs aimed at revitalizing and/or improving its retail shopping districts. Please rate the importance of accomplishing each of the following: a. Create local job opportunities Level of Importance
b. Actively pursue redevelopment in the main street areas of Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
b. Actively pursue redevelopment in the main street areas of Waleska Level of Importance
c. Attract new retailers and businesses to Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
c. Attract new retailers and businesses to Waleska Level of Importance
d. Focus efforts on retention of existing businesses
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
d. Focus efforts on retention of existing businesses Level of Importance
e. Attract more dining establishments to the main streets of Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
e. Attract more dining establishments to the main streets of Waleska Level of Importance
f. Actively market and promote downtown Waleska as a shopping/dining destination
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
f. Actively market and promote downtown Waleska as a shopping/dining destination Level of Importance
g. Create a "browsing atmosphere" for shoppers in the main street area of Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
g. Create a "browsing atmosphere" for shoppers in the main street area of Waleska Level of Importance
h. Provide "quick stop shopping" in the main street area of Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
h. Provide "quick stop shopping" in the main street area of Waleska Level of Importance
i. Improve streetscapes (trees, planters, lighting, benches, etc.) in the downtown area
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
i. Improve streetscapes (trees, planters, lighting, benches, etc.) in the downtown area Level of Importance
j. Improve pedestrian safety and crosswalks in the downtown area
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
j. Improve pedestrian safety and crosswalks in the downtown area Level of Importance
k. Provide more rental apartments in downtown area
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
k. Provide more rental apartments in downtown area Level of Importance
l. Provide more townhouses/condos for purchase in the downtown area
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
l. Provide more townhouses/condos for purchase in the downtown area Level of Importance
m. Provide more retail storefront spaces in downtown Waleska
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
m. Provide more retail storefront spaces in downtown Waleska Level of Importance
n. Provide activities for seniors (age 55 and older)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
n. Provide activities for seniors (age 55 and older) Level of Importance
o. Provide outdoor and recreational opportunities
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
o. Provide outdoor and recreational opportunities Level of Importance
p. Improve literary opportunities by building a public library
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
p. Improve literary opportunities by building a public library Level of Importance
q. Do nothing. Waleska is fine the way it is
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
q. Do nothing. Waleska is fine the way it is Level of Importance
3
. In your opinion, which ONE of the following is the best option for redevelopment of the City of Waleska? (Please select only one.)
In your opinion, which ONE of the following is the best option for redevelopment of the City of Waleska? (Please select only one.)
Open space (parks/recreation area)
Condominiums/townhouses
Age-restricted (55+) living community
Mixed-use with retail, offices, townhomes, and some open space
Strip mall with retail stores
Other (please specify)
4
. We would like to know which stores or businesses would make you want to shop and dine in Waleska more often.
Please name TWO new restaurants or eateries that should locate to Waleska:
We would like to know which stores or businesses would make you want to shop and dine in Waleska more often. Please name TWO new restaurants or eateries that should locate to Waleska:
a.
b.
5
. Please name TWO new retail stores or types of businesses that should locate in Waleska:
Please name TWO new retail stores or types of businesses that should locate in Waleska:
a.
b.
6
. Please name TWO new types of entertainment or leisure activities that should be available in Waleska:
Please name TWO new types of entertainment or leisure activities that should be available in Waleska:
a.
b.
7
. Aside from shopping, dining, and entertainment, what OTHER CHANGES would make Waleska more appealing?
Aside from shopping, dining, and entertainment, what OTHER CHANGES would make Waleska more appealing?
a.
b.
8
. Which of the following Waleska community events do you attend? (Check all that apply)
Which of the following Waleska community events do you attend? (Check all that apply)
Farmer's Market
Christmas Tree Lighting
Parades
Reinhardt Events
Other (please specify)
9
. What is the BEST feature of Waleska?
What is the BEST feature of Waleska?
10
. What is the WORST feature of Waleska?
What is the WORST feature of Waleska?
11
. Please indicate about how many times PER MONTH you do each of the following and how much money you typically spend PER VISIT in the SURROUNDING NORTH GEORGIA AREA?
Times Per Month
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
a. Dine (breakfast, lunch, dinner, at restaurants/eateries).
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Greater than 40
Please indicate about how many times PER MONTH you do each of the following and how much money you typically spend PER VISIT in the SURROUNDING NORTH GEORGIA AREA? a. Dine (breakfast, lunch, dinner, at restaurants/eateries). Times Per Month
$0.00
$1.00 - $100.00
$101.00 - $200.00
$201.00 - $300.00
$301.00 - $400.00
Greater than $400.00
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
b. Shop (non-grocery) at retail stores/businesses.
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Greater than 40
b. Shop (non-grocery) at retail stores/businesses. Times Per Month
$0.00
$1.00 - $100.00
$101.00 - $200.00
$201.00 - $300.00
$301.00 - $400.00
Greater than $400.00
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
c. Entertainment (movies, concerts, festivals).
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Greater than 40
c. Entertainment (movies, concerts, festivals). Times Per Month
$0.00
$1.00 - $100.00
$101.00 - $200.00
$201.00 - $300.00
$301.00 - $400.00
Greater than $400.00
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
d. Shop (grocery)
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Greater than 40
d. Shop (grocery) Times Per Month
$0.00
$1.00 - $100.00
$101.00 - $200.00
$201.00 - $300.00
$301.00 - $400.00
Greater than $400.00
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
e. Other (indicate below)
0
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
Greater than 40
e. Other (indicate below) Times Per Month
$0.00
$1.00 - $100.00
$101.00 - $200.00
$201.00 - $300.00
$301.00 - $400.00
Greater than $400.00
Average $$ Spent Per Visit
Other (please specify)
12
. When you visit the stores and businesses in Waleska, is adequate parking available?
When you visit the stores and businesses in Waleska, is adequate parking available?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
13
. Would you shop in Waleska more often if it offered more of the following types of stores/businesses?
Yes
Maybe
No
a. Camera/photographic equipment stores
*
Would you shop in Waleska more often if it offered more of the following types of stores/businesses? a. Camera/photographic equipment stores Yes
a. Camera/photographic equipment stores Maybe
a. Camera/photographic equipment stores No
b. Home furninshings stores (housewares, linens, home decor, etc.)
b. Home furninshings stores (housewares, linens, home decor, etc.) Yes
b. Home furninshings stores (housewares, linens, home decor, etc.) Maybe
b. Home furninshings stores (housewares, linens, home decor, etc.) No
c. Radio, television, electronics stores
c. Radio, television, electronics stores Yes
c. Radio, television, electronics stores Maybe
c. Radio, television, electronics stores No
d. Hardware stores
d. Hardware stores Yes
d. Hardware stores Maybe
d. Hardware stores No
e. Family clothing stores
e. Family clothing stores Yes
e. Family clothing stores Maybe
e. Family clothing stores No
f. Children's/infant's clothing stores
f. Children's/infant's clothing stores Yes
f. Children's/infant's clothing stores Maybe
f. Children's/infant's clothing stores No
g. Jewelry stores
g. Jewelry stores Yes
g. Jewelry stores Maybe
g. Jewelry stores No
h. Antiques, consignment, used merchandise stores
h. Antiques, consignment, used merchandise stores Yes
h. Antiques, consignment, used merchandise stores Maybe
h. Antiques, consignment, used merchandise stores No
i. Garden and nursery center
i. Garden and nursery center Yes
i. Garden and nursery center Maybe
i. Garden and nursery center No
j. Automotive parts/accessories stores
j. Automotive parts/accessories stores Yes
j. Automotive parts/accessories stores Maybe
j. Automotive parts/accessories stores No
k. Full service (sit-down) restaurants
k. Full service (sit-down) restaurants Yes
k. Full service (sit-down) restaurants Maybe
k. Full service (sit-down) restaurants No
l. Limited service eating places
l. Limited service eating places Yes
l. Limited service eating places Maybe
l. Limited service eating places No
m. Medical Offices
m. Medical Offices Yes
m. Medical Offices Maybe
m. Medical Offices No
n. Banking Services
n. Banking Services Yes
n. Banking Services Maybe
n. Banking Services No
o. Dry Cleaning
o. Dry Cleaning Yes
o. Dry Cleaning Maybe
o. Dry Cleaning No
p. Laundry Mat
p. Laundry Mat Yes
p. Laundry Mat Maybe
p. Laundry Mat No
q. Child Care
q. Child Care Yes
q. Child Care Maybe
q. Child Care No
14
. Which of the following is the MAIN REASON you DON'T visit the downtown area of Waleska more frequently? (Please check ONE)
Which of the following is the MAIN REASON you DON'T visit the downtown area of Waleska more frequently? (Please check ONE)
Too few stores
Too few restaurants
Poor selection
Parking
Traffic congestion
My schedule/time
Too far/inconvenient
Other (please specify)
15
. If the stores and restaurants in the downtown area stayed open late ONE EVENING EACH MONTH as part of a planned shopping/dining event (such as First Friday or Third Thursday), would you attend?
If the stores and restaurants in the downtown area stayed open late ONE EVENING EACH MONTH as part of a planned shopping/dining event (such as First Friday or Third Thursday), would you attend?
I probably would
Doubt it
16
. Listed below are five types of downtown districts. For each, please rate it's appeal for the downtown area of Waleska.
a. A "neighborhood" downtown district that provides the necessary stores and services for the people who live and work in Waleska. (May include dry cleaner, doctors/dentists, eateries, beauty/barber shops, food market, etc.)
b. A "shopping" district for locals and visitors. (May include boutiques, book dealers, gift shops, restaurants, antiques, gourmet/specialty foods, etc.)
c. A downtown that caters to the "leisure" interests of area residents and college students. (May include coffee shop, bookstore, music store, live entertainment, arcade, etc.)
d. An "arts and culture district." (May include festivals, museums, art studios, related retail, performing arts, art/independent cinema, etc.)
e. A "professional" office or retail service district. (Predominantly doctors, dentists, attorneys, Realtors, insurance, and other professional or retail service businesses.)
Level of Appeal
a. A Neighborhood District
Most Appealing
Somewhat Appealing
Not Appealing
Listed below are five types of downtown districts. For each, please rate it's appeal for the downtown area of Waleska. a. A "neighborhood" downtown district that provides the necessary stores and services for the people who live and work in Waleska. (May include dry cleaner, doctors/dentists, eateries, beauty/barber shops, food market, etc.) b. A "shopping" district for locals and visitors. (May include boutiques, book dealers, gift shops, restaurants, antiques, gourmet/specialty foods, etc.) c. A downtown that caters to the "leisure" interests of area residents and college students. (May include coffee shop, bookstore, music store, live entertainment, arcade, etc.) d. An "arts and culture district." (May include festivals, museums, art studios, related retail, performing arts, art/independent cinema, etc.) e. A "professional" office or retail service district. (Predominantly doctors, dentists, attorneys, Realtors, insurance, and other professional or retail service businesses.) a. A Neighborhood District Level of Appeal
b. A Shopping District
Most Appealing
Somewhat Appealing
Not Appealing
b. A Shopping District Level of Appeal
c. A Leisure District
Most Appealing
Somewhat Appealing
Not Appealing
c. A Leisure District Level of Appeal
d. An Arts and Culture District
Most Appealing
Somewhat Appealing
Not Appealing
d. An Arts and Culture District Level of Appeal
e. A Professional District
Most Appealing
Somewhat Appealing
Not Appealing
e. A Professional District Level of Appeal
17
. Do you utilize the 'CATS' (Cherokee Area Transit Service) shuttle system?
Do you utilize the 'CATS' (Cherokee Area Transit Service) shuttle system?
Yes
No
I don't know what that is.
18
. If the following types of housing were constructed in the downtown area of Waleska, might you have an interest in...
Yes
No
Maybe
Purchasing a townhouse
*
If the following types of housing were constructed in the downtown area of Waleska, might you have an interest in... Purchasing a townhouse Yes
Purchasing a townhouse No
Purchasing a townhouse Maybe
Purchasing a condo
Purchasing a condo Yes
Purchasing a condo No
Purchasing a condo Maybe
Renting an apartment
Renting an apartment Yes
Renting an apartment No
Renting an apartment Maybe
Single family housing
Single family housing Yes
Single family housing No
Single family housing Maybe
19
. Do you currently live in age-restricted (55+) housing?
Do you currently live in age-restricted (55+) housing?
Yes
No
If no, do you plan to live in age-restricted housing at some point in the future? Yes, No or Undecided
20
. Please rate your sense of security...
Very Secure
Somewhat Secure
Somewhat Insecure
Very Insecure
N/A
In your home neighborhood
*
Please rate your sense of security... In your home neighborhood Very Secure
In your home neighborhood Somewhat Secure
In your home neighborhood Somewhat Insecure
In your home neighborhood Very Insecure
In your home neighborhood N/A
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska Very Secure
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska Somewhat Secure
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska Somewhat Insecure
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska Very Insecure
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska N/A
While driving along Highways 140 and 108
While driving along Highways 140 and 108 Very Secure
While driving along Highways 140 and 108 Somewhat Secure
While driving along Highways 140 and 108 Somewhat Insecure
While driving along Highways 140 and 108 Very Insecure
While driving along Highways 140 and 108 N/A
21
. Do you...
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
a. Read the Cherokee Tribune?
*
Do you... a. Read the Cherokee Tribune? Often
a. Read the Cherokee Tribune? Sometimes
a. Read the Cherokee Tribune? Rarely
a. Read the Cherokee Tribune? Never
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News?
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News? Often
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News? Sometimes
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News? Rarely
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News? Never
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below)
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below) Often
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below) Sometimes
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below) Rarely
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below) Never
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below)
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below) Often
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below) Sometimes
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below) Rarely
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below) Never
e. Visit the City of Waleska website?
e. Visit the City of Waleska website? Often
e. Visit the City of Waleska website? Sometimes
e. Visit the City of Waleska website? Rarely
e. Visit the City of Waleska website? Never
Other (please specify)
22
. Of the newspapers that you read, which ONE do you read most often?
Of the newspapers that you read, which ONE do you read most often?
N/A
Please specify Name of Newspaper
23
. When you listen to the radio, which station do you play most frequently?
When you listen to the radio, which station do you play most frequently?
N/A
Please specify Radio Station
24
. Would you support restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages in Waleska?
Would you support restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages in Waleska?
Yes
No
25
. Do you or your family members utilize Cline Park in Waleska?
Do you or your family members utilize Cline Park in Waleska?
Yes
No
If yes, how many times per year? For what Purpose?
26
. What is your gender?
What is your gender?
Female
Male
27
. How many children (under 18 years of age) reside in your home?
How many children (under 18 years of age) reside in your home?
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
28
. Please indicate your age group
Please indicate your age group
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
29
. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?
Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?
Less than $15,000 per year
$15,000 to $34,999 per year
$35,000 to $49,999 per year
$50,000 to $74,999 per year
$75,000 to $99,000 per year
$100,000 to $149,000 per year
$150,000 or greater per year
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