Participate in the Future of Waleska
 

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:

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
b. Actively pursue redevelopment in the main street areas of Waleska
c. Attract new retailers and businesses to Waleska
d. Focus efforts on retention of existing businesses
e. Attract more dining establishments to the main streets of Waleska
f. Actively market and promote downtown Waleska as a shopping/dining destination
g. Create a "browsing atmosphere" for shoppers in the main street area of Waleska
h. Provide "quick stop shopping" in the main street area of Waleska
i. Improve streetscapes (trees, planters, lighting, benches, etc.) in the downtown area
j. Improve pedestrian safety and crosswalks in the downtown area
k. Provide more rental apartments in downtown area
l. Provide more townhouses/condos for purchase in the downtown area
m. Provide more retail storefront spaces in downtown Waleska
n. Provide activities for seniors (age 55 and older)
o. Provide outdoor and recreational opportunities
p. Improve literary opportunities by building a public library
q. Do nothing. Waleska is fine the way it is

3. In your opinion, which ONE of the following is the best option for redevelopment of the City of Waleska? (Please select only one.)

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:

5. Please name TWO new retail stores or types of businesses that should locate in Waleska:

6. Please name TWO new types of entertainment or leisure activities that should be available in Waleska:

7. Aside from shopping, dining, and entertainment, what OTHER CHANGES would make Waleska more appealing?

8. Which of the following Waleska community events do you attend? (Check all that apply)

9. What is the BEST feature of Waleska?

10. 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 MonthAverage $$ Spent Per Visit
a. Dine (breakfast, lunch, dinner, at restaurants/eateries).
b. Shop (non-grocery) at retail stores/businesses.
c. Entertainment (movies, concerts, festivals).
d. Shop (grocery)
e. Other (indicate below)

12. When you visit the stores and businesses in Waleska, is adequate parking available?

13. Would you shop in Waleska more often if it offered more of the following types of stores/businesses?

 YesMaybeNo
a. Camera/photographic equipment stores
b. Home furninshings stores (housewares, linens, home decor, etc.)
c. Radio, television, electronics stores
d. Hardware stores
e. Family clothing stores
f. Children's/infant's clothing stores
g. Jewelry stores
h. Antiques, consignment, used merchandise stores
i. Garden and nursery center
j. Automotive parts/accessories stores
k. Full service (sit-down) restaurants
l. Limited service eating places
m. Medical Offices
n. Banking Services
o. Dry Cleaning
p. Laundry Mat
q. Child Care

14. Which of the following is the MAIN REASON you DON'T visit the downtown area of Waleska more frequently? (Please check ONE)

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?

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
b. A Shopping District
c. A Leisure District
d. An Arts and Culture District
e. A Professional District

17. Do you utilize the 'CATS' (Cherokee Area Transit Service) shuttle system?

18. If the following types of housing were constructed in the downtown area of Waleska, might you have an interest in...

 YesNoMaybe
Purchasing a townhouse
Purchasing a condo
Renting an apartment
Single family housing

19. Do you currently live in age-restricted (55+) housing?

20. Please rate your sense of security...

 Very SecureSomewhat SecureSomewhat InsecureVery InsecureN/A
In your home neighborhood
While shopping or dining in downtown Waleska
While driving along Highways 140 and 108

21. Do you...

 OftenSometimesRarelyNever
a. Read the Cherokee Tribune?
b. Read the Cherokee Ledger News?
c. Read other news publications? (indicate below)
d. Listen to other media outlets? (indicate below)
e. Visit the City of Waleska website?

22. Of the newspapers that you read, which ONE do you read most often?

23. When you listen to the radio, which station do you play most frequently?

24. Would you support restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages in Waleska?

25. Do you or your family members utilize Cline Park in Waleska?

26. What is your gender?

27. How many children (under 18 years of age) reside in your home?

28. Please indicate your age group

29. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?

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