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1. The Greater Butler Area provides adequate social services.
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Agree-Disagree?11.9% (61)37.2% (191)36.2% (186)12.5% (64)2.3% (12)3.44514

2. The historic aspects of the Greater Butler area should be promoted.
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Agree - Disagree?41.5% (215)42.3% (219)12.9% (67)2.3% (12)1.0% (5)4.21518

3. Additional public transportation is needed within and outside the Greater Butler Area.
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Agree-Disagree?34.6% (179)30.2% (156)23.6% (122)7.5% (39)4.1% (21)3.84517

4. Would you use public transportation?
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Yes
52.9%270
No
47.1%240

5. Local governments need to improve communications with the public.
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Agree-Disagree?46.4% (241)40.1% (208)12.1% (63)1.2% (6)0.2% (1)4.31519

6. Prime agricultural lands in parts of the townships should be preserved.
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Agree-Disagree?51.1% (266)29.8% (155)12.9% (67)5.2% (27)1.2% (6)4.24521

7. Open Space, floodplains, habitat areas, and natural resources should be preserved.
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Agree-Disagree?48.2% (249)34.4% (178)13.2% (68)3.7% (19)0.6% (3)4.26517

8. Better maintenance of private properties should be required and enforced.
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Agree-Disagree?49.0% (254)28.6% (148)13.7% (71)5.4% (28)3.3% (17)4.15518

9. The municipalities should promote "green" development.
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Agree-Disagree?38.2% (198)38.2% (198)15.0% (78)5.2% (27)3.5% (18)4.02519

10. I am satisfied with the quality of services in my municipality provided by the:
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 Strongly Agree(5)Agree(4)Neutral(3)Disagree(2)Strongly Disagree(1)Rating
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Police33.8% (174)38.4% (198)17.5% (90)6.4% (33)3.9% (20)3.92515
Fire/EMS50.2% (260)39.0% (202)9.5% (49)1.0% (5)0.4% (2)4.38518
Elected officials10.5% (54)32.8% (169)32.0% (165)15.7% (81)9.1% (47)3.20516

11. Consolidation of organizations and services, and sharing of services among municipalities should be considered to reduce costs and eliminate duplication.
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Agree-Disagree?43.6% (223)33.4% (171)12.9% (66)7.0% (36)3.1% (16)4.07512

12. Better connections to I-79 and I-80, to Cranberry Township, and between municipalities are needed.
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Agree-Disagree?34.2% (175)28.2% (144)25.0% (128)10.2% (52)2.3% (12)3.82511
Especially on these roads:
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13. More independent living units for the elderly are needed.
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Agree-Disagree?24.0% (123)34.7% (178)34.3% (176)4.7% (24)2.3% (12)3.73513

14. Increased home ownership should be promoted (reducing rentals).
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Agree-Disagree?33.1% (170)34.5% (177)25.0% (128)5.7% (29)1.8% (9)3.92513

15. Parking is an issue in my municipality.
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Agree-Disagree?12.3% (63)14.3% (73)33.4% (171)24.2% (124)15.8% (81)2.83512

16. Upgrading of the sidewalks in my municipality is important.
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Agree-Disagree?20.2% (103)21.0% (107)36.7% (187)12.9% (66)9.2% (47)3.30510

17. Walkways should be required in new developments.
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Agree-Disagree?33.0% (169)38.1% (195)18.6% (95)8.2% (42)2.1% (11)3.92512

18. Mixed-use projects (combined residential and commercial spaces) should be pursued.
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Agree-Disagree?12.7% (64)32.1% (162)34.3% (173)13.7% (69)7.1% (36)3.30504

19. Some neighborhoods need to be revitalized.
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Agree-Disagree?49.1% (247)36.4% (183)12.9% (65)1.0% (5)0.6% (3)4.32503
Specific areas:
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20. Attractive “Gateway signs” at key entrances are needed.
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Agree-Disagree?18.4% (94)33.6% (172)33.2% (170)10.2% (52)4.7% (24)3.51512

21. Tourism should be enhanced and promoted
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Agree-Disagree?34.6% (177)43.1% (220)15.1% (77)5.9% (30)1.4% (7)4.04511

22. Projects such as the Penn Theater, Pullman Park, Centre City, Wayne Street Connector, and West End redevelopment projects, are important to the revitalization of the area.
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Agree-Disagree?50.9% (262)31.8% (164)12.8% (66)3.1% (16)1.4% (7)4.28515

23. Revitalization of Downtown Butler is critical for the Greater Butler Area.
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Agree-Disagree?60.7% (312)26.7% (137)8.0% (41)3.1% (16)1.6% (8)4.42514

24. Design standards should be enforced in the Downtown and along key commercial corridors.
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Agree-Disagree?37.9% (195)35.5% (183)19.8% (102)5.2% (27)1.6% (8)4.03515

25. The Butler Area needs to diversify its economic base.
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Agree-Disagree?42.1% (213)41.7% (211)14.8% (75)1.0% (5)0.4% (2)4.24506

26. Municipal Foundations should be created to accept tax-deductible donations, bequeaths, etc. and to help fund civic projects.
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Agree-Disagree?24.2% (124)43.4% (222)26.6% (136)3.3% (17)2.5% (13)3.83512

27. Commercial development and redevelopment should be focused in the Downtown and along key commercial corridors, as opposed to green field sites.
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Agree-Disagree?36.7% (188)35.4% (181)19.7% (101)6.4% (33)1.8% (9)3.99512

28. Any comments on Quality of life/Community Development?
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Page: Parks & Recreation
29. How important is public recreation to you and your family?
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Importance:29.4% (138)33.9% (159)24.7% (116)9.2% (43)2.8% (13)3.78469

30. Please check the statement below that most accurately reflects your opinion on the importance of recreation programs in your municipality.
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The municipality shouldn’t provide any recreation programs.
5.1%24
The municipality should provide a few basic programs.
29.2%138
The municipality needs recreation programs for all ages, abilities & interests.
65.8%311

31. Which age groups are not presently being provided sufficient recreational activities? (Check all that apply.)
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Percent
Response
Count
Pre-School (2-5yrs)
12.9%63
School Age (6-12yrs)
18.1%88
Teens (13-19yrs)
39.8%194
Young Adult
31.6%154
Adults
27.7%135
Seniors
27.9%136
Families
23.8%116
Not Sure
30.4%148

32. Are recreation programs readily accessible to you?
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Response
Count
Yes
56.7%272
No
43.3%208

33. How far do you currently drive/travel to access your usual park and recreation facilities?
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Percent
Response
Count
0-5 miles
39.1%191
6-10 miles
24.4%119
11-15 miles
20.3%99
16-20 miles
8.6%42
20+ miles
7.6%37

34. In your municipality, with regard to Parks and Recreational Facilities (recreational buildings, equipment, features, etc. in parks), please check the statements below that most accurately reflect your opinion:
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Percent
Response
Count
We have too many parks
1.4%7
We currently have sufficient parks
26.9%135
We need more parks
21.5%108
Existing parks should be improved
56.8%285
We have too many recreational facilities
1.2%6
We currently have sufficient recreational facilities
16.5%83
Facilities should be expanded
34.1%171
Existing recreational facilities should be improved
51.0%256
Not familiar with parks/recreational facilities in the municipality
9.2%46

35. If you have visited the parks in your municipality, do you think that the general appearance and condition of the parks are:
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Count
Satisfactory
26.3%125
In need of some improvements
48.0%228
Need significant improvements
13.9%66
Don’t know
11.8%56

36. What public recreation facilities would your family use on a regular basis? (Check all that apply.)
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Percent
Response
Count
COURTS:
1.9%9
Tennis
21.5%104
Deck Hockey
9.5%46
Horseshoes
13.7%66
Volleyball
14.5%70
Shuffleboard
8.1%39
Basketball
16.8%81
Bocce
15.1%73
TRAILS:
12.2%59
Nature
50.7%245
Walking
76.2%368
Bike
48.2%233
Jogging
15.1%73
Hiking
30.0%145
Equestrian
4.6%22
FIELDS:
1.7%8
Baseball
20.5%99
Softball
17.2%83
Football
12.8%62
Soccer
13.0%63
Lacrosse
3.3%16
AREAS:
1.7%8
Environmental Education
23.0%111
Restrooms
60.7%293
Sledding
27.7%134
Skiing
9.7%47
Large Picnic Shelter
37.1%179
Picnic Areas/Tables
49.7%240
Playgrounds
35.0%169
Gardening
15.5%75
Open Space
22.8%110
Ice Skating
18.2%88
Outdoor Amphitheater
35.6%172
Wooded Natural Areas
38.5%186
Camping
21.1%102
Swimming
37.3%180
Arts and Crafts
24.4%118
Skateboard Park
9.1%44

37. If your municipality was considering spending public funds for new or improved facilities in your local parks, which of the following should they consider as a priority? (Check all that apply.)
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COURTS:
0.9%4
Tennis
18.5%87
Deck Hockey
7.4%35
Horseshoes
9.6%45
Volleyball
9.6%45
Shuffleboard
7.2%34
Basketball
13.2%62
Bocce
12.6%59
TRAILS:
8.3%39
Nature
40.4%190
Walking
66.4%312
Bike
42.1%198
Jogging
13.0%61
Hiking
25.1%118
Equestrian
3.0%14
FIELDS:
1.1%5
Baseball
19.6%92
Softball
17.7%83
Football
11.5%54
Soccer
14.5%68
Lacrosse
2.8%13
AREAS:
1.3%6
Environmental Education
18.3%86
Restrooms
45.3%213
Sledding
16.6%78
Skiing/Snowboarding area
8.5%40
Large Picnic Shelter
22.1%104
Picnic Areas/Tables
30.6%144
Playgrounds
31.3%147
Gardening
11.9%56
Open Space
16.0%75
Ice Skating
17.0%80
Outdoor Amphitheater
14.3%67
Wooded Natural Areas
30.6%144
Camping
14.3%67
Swimming
27.9%131
Arts and Crafts
15.3%72
Skateboard Park
6.8%32
ATV/Dirt Bike Trails
8.9%42
Concession Stand
13.8%65
Parking areas
16.0%75
Amphitheater
23.6%111
Other
2.3%11
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38. With regard to the following types of trails, would you support your municipality allocating resources toward the planning, acquisition, and development of new trails?
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Walking trails within parks82.9% (382)7.6% (35)9.5% (44)461
Paving bike trails within parks72.5% (319)13.2% (58)14.3% (63)440
Multi-purpose trails between parks, neighborhoods, and/or schools68.9% (306)14.0% (62)17.1% (76)444
Multi-purpose trails along key commercial corridors60.8% (265)19.3% (84)20.0% (87)436

39. Many municipalities offer a variety of programs for their residents. Please check the types of programs that you would like to see offered by your municipality: (Check all that apply.)
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Educational
38.4%174
Sports
29.8%135
Cultural
34.9%158
Special Events
49.2%223
Outdoor/nature
46.8%212
Arts/Crafts
28.0%127
Preschool Programs
15.9%72
Youth Programs
36.0%163
Adult Programs
35.3%160
Teen Programs
34.2%155
Single’s Programs
14.3%65
Family Oriented Programs
41.3%187
Outdoor Education
26.0%118
Senior Citizen Programs
38.6%175
None
5.3%24
Other
2.2%10
Other (please specify)
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40. What method, or methods, do you feel are the most effective way to provide information regarding park facilities and recreational programs offered within your municipality? (Check all that apply.)
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Response
Count
Municipal Newsletter
58.5%281
Newspaper
75.2%361
Website
42.1%202
Email
18.3%88
Community Bulletin Board
19.8%95
Other
6.7%32
Other (please specify)
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41. Do you believe that funding for parks, recreation programs, and trails/greenways should:
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Response
Count
Increase
65.8%314
Decrease
4.6%22
Stay the same
29.6%141

42. Do you feel that municipalities in the Butler area should partner in the development of parks and recreational programs/facilities?
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Response
Count
Yes
86.9%417
No
13.1%63

43. Would you donate money to support parks, recreation programs and trails/greenways?
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Response
Count
Yes
64.7%311
No
35.3%170

44. If yes, how much would you be willing to contribute annually?
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Response
Count
$5
11.9%36
$10
24.5%74
$25
37.1%112
$50
16.9%51
$50+
9.6%29

Page: Questions specific to Downtown Butler (as required by the Main Street Program).
45. How often do you visit Downtown Butler?
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Response
Count
Daily
20.7%101
Once a week
17.4%85
More than once a week
18.2%89
Once or twice a month
27.0%132
Once or twice a year
14.3%70
Never
2.3%11

46. What are your primary reasons for visiting Downtown Butler? (Check all that apply.)
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Response
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Banking/Financial
39.8%194
Library
30.3%148
Dry Cleaning/Laundromat
8.4%41
Church/Day Care
24.2%118
Grocery
17.4%85
Post Office
39.8%194
Pharmacy
13.7%67
Museum(s)
4.7%23
Work
16.4%80
Retail shopping
25.0%122
Events/Festivals
32.2%157
Entertainment
7.8%38
Gas/auto repair
16.4%80
Restaurants/Bars
42.8%209
Doctor/Dentist/Optometrist
39.1%191
Accountant
2.3%11
Hair/Tanning Salon
9.6%47
Insurance
4.5%22
Real Estate
1.2%6
Florist/Gifts
16.8%82
Government services
21.1%103
Attorneys
16.0%78
Shoes
16.0%78
Antiques/Specialty
7.2%35
Other
8.6%42
Other (please specify)
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47. What is the average amount you spend per visit to Downtown Butler?
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Response
Count
Less than $25
51.2%241
$26-$50
36.1%170
$51-$100
10.4%49
$101-$200
1.3%6
Over $200
1.1%5

48. Do you feel parking in Downtown Butler is a problem?
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Response
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Yes
56.1%265
No
43.9%207
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49. Where do you typically shop for goods and services? (Check all that apply.)
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Response
Count
Downtown Butler
27.1%135
Greater Butler Mart
42.2%210
Clearview Mall
73.3%365
In the City, outside the Downtown
11.6%58
Moraine Pointe Plaza
76.1%379
Butler Commons
72.7%362
Cranberry Township
30.1%150
Grove City Outlets
21.3%106
Harmony
0.8%4
Zelienople
1.8%9
Pittsburgh
9.6%48
New Castle
0.8%4
Pittsburgh Mills
9.2%46
Other
7.4%37
Other (please specify)
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50. How important are the following to you regarding shopping in Downtown Butler?
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Average
Rating
Count
Location35.6% (171)34.3% (165)17.9% (86)5.0% (24)4.2% (20)3.1% (15)3.83481
Clean/attractive stores52.3% (254)36.8% (179)8.4% (41)1.0% (5)1.0% (5)0.4% (2)4.37486
Window displays/ads13.6% (65)29.6% (142)28.6% (137)14.8% (71)9.8% (47)3.5% (17)3.12479
Variety of goods47.1% (229)39.7% (193)8.6% (42)1.9% (9)1.4% (7)1.2% (6)4.26486
Pleasant atmosphere41.3% (199)39.4% (190)13.9% (67)1.9% (9)2.1% (10)1.5% (7)4.12482
Supporting local businesses43.8% (211)35.1% (169)13.9% (67)2.3% (11)2.7% (13)2.3% (11)4.08482
Additional convenient parking46.3% (224)29.3% (142)14.3% (69)5.2% (25)4.1% (20)0.8% (4)4.06484
Safe environment65.6% (317)26.9% (130)4.8% (23)1.4% (7)1.0% (5)0.2% (1)4.54483
Competitive pricing55.4% (267)31.1% (150)7.9% (38)2.7% (13)1.7% (8)1.2% (6)4.32482
Personal service37.2% (178)37.2% (178)17.6% (84)4.6% (22)1.9% (9)1.5% (7)3.99478
Sales and/or specials41.3% (198)32.9% (158)16.0% (77)5.0% (24)2.9% (14)1.9% (9)3.99480
Coordinated retail events23.1% (109)32.2% (152)25.8% (122)10.0% (47)5.5% (26)3.4% (16)3.47472
Pedestrian gathering spaces13.7% (65)22.8% (108)26.8% (127)19.0% (90)13.1% (62)4.6% (22)2.91474
Improved sidewalks27.5% (130)30.1% (142)27.8% (131)8.1% (38)4.2% (20)2.3% (11)3.62472
Special events & activities23.2% (110)31.4% (149)24.4% (116)12.2% (58)6.5% (31)2.3% (11)3.45475
Destination retail shops25.2% (117)33.8% (157)25.8% (120)7.1% (33)4.1% (19)4.1% (19)3.57465
Extended business hours26.6% (125)30.6% (144)23.8% (112)10.9% (51)5.5% (26)2.6% (12)3.54470
Common business hours27.4% (129)36.4% (171)26.0% (122)4.3% (20)3.2% (15)2.8% (13)3.72470
Inviting building entrances/exteriors29.1% (139)31.6% (151)26.4% (126)6.1% (29)5.6% (27)1.3% (6)3.69478
More green space20.0% (94)25.7% (121)30.6% (144)12.7% (60)7.2% (34)3.8% (18)3.27471
Upgraded building interiors23.8% (114)32.4% (155)27.8% (133)9.4% (45)4.4% (21)2.1% (10)3.56478
Enhanced historic features25.2% (120)27.9% (133)27.3% (130)12.2% (58)5.2% (25)2.3% (11)3.49477
Improved traffic flow46.8% (223)28.4% (135)17.6% (84)2.9% (14)2.5% (12)1.7% (8)4.09476
General clean-up of Downtown55.2% (264)29.7% (142)11.3% (54)1.7% (8)1.3% (6)0.8% (4)4.33478
More stores/services52.5% (255)27.0% (131)11.7% (57)4.1% (20)2.1% (10)2.7% (13)4.16486
More restaurants40.5% (190)26.2% (123)18.8% (88)7.5% (35)4.7% (22)2.3% (11)3.83469
Other45.9% (34)13.5% (10)4.1% (3)2.7% (2)2.7% (2)31.1% (23)3.0474
Other (please specify)
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51. What kinds of store or services would you like to see (or have more of) in Downtown Butler?
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 Very Important(5)Important(4)Somewhat important(3)Not very importantant(2)Not at all important(1)No OpinionRating
Average
Rating
Count
Antique store5.0% (22)10.0% (44)19.3% (85)27.2% (120)25.2% (111)13.4% (59)2.02441
Accountants1.6% (7)7.3% (32)22.1% (97)26.0% (114)25.3% (111)17.6% (77)1.81438
Attorneys office5.3% (23)10.0% (44)24.4% (107)23.3% (102)22.8% (100)14.2% (62)2.09438
Automotive store2.8% (12)12.0% (52)25.7% (111)26.2% (113)20.6% (89)12.7% (55)2.12432
Bakery24.5% (113)32.8% (151)23.0% (106)8.0% (37)5.9% (27)5.9% (27)3.44461
Bank15.8% (69)23.5% (103)23.5% (103)12.8% (56)12.8% (56)11.6% (51)2.82438
Bicycle shop/rental7.5% (33)16.4% (72)22.5% (99)23.9% (105)18.4% (81)11.4% (50)2.37440
Book store26.7% (121)30.9% (140)23.2% (105)7.3% (33)5.1% (23)6.8% (31)3.46453
Camera shop7.3% (32)15.5% (68)28.2% (124)20.5% (90)16.1% (71)12.5% (55)2.40440
Clothing store34.0% (159)35.8% (167)19.1% (89)4.3% (20)3.4% (16)3.4% (16)3.82467
Computer store15.3% (68)25.4% (113)29.4% (131)12.6% (56)8.1% (36)9.2% (41)3.00445
Condos/Loft Apartments16.1% (72)22.8% (102)23.7% (106)15.4% (69)12.7% (57)9.4% (42)2.86448
Copy shop5.0% (22)18.6% (82)29.1% (128)21.4% (94)16.1% (71)9.8% (43)2.46440
Coffee shop29.1% (132)30.9% (140)20.3% (92)6.8% (31)6.0% (27)6.8% (31)3.50453
Crafts & hobbies17.8% (80)26.4% (119)29.3% (132)12.4% (56)8.4% (38)5.6% (25)3.16450
Dance studio/school6.4% (28)9.6% (42)23.3% (102)24.0% (105)22.0% (96)14.6% (64)2.11437
Department Store44.8% (209)27.8% (130)16.1% (75)4.7% (22)3.2% (15)3.4% (16)3.96467
Dental/dentist offices10.0% (44)19.9% (88)29.9% (132)16.7% (74)14.5% (64)9.0% (40)2.67442
Dry cleaners10.9% (48)20.6% (91)24.2% (107)18.3% (81)15.6% (69)10.4% (46)2.62442
Event Center31.9% (145)28.4% (129)18.3% (83)9.0% (41)6.6% (30)5.7% (26)3.53454
Family services center15.4% (69)25.6% (115)24.1% (108)14.7% (66)11.1% (50)9.1% (41)2.92449
Fabric store13.5% (60)16.7% (74)24.8% (110)18.2% (81)16.4% (73)10.4% (46)2.61444
Florist13.2% (58)25.7% (113)31.6% (139)13.0% (57)9.1% (40)7.5% (33)2.98440
Furniture store12.2% (55)21.7% (98)30.4% (137)15.5% (70)12.0% (54)8.2% (37)2.82451
Gas station17.3% (77)22.9% (102)25.2% (112)13.7% (61)12.6% (56)8.3% (37)2.94445
Hair salon/barber10.2% (45)19.3% (85)31.3% (138)18.4% (81)11.8% (52)9.1% (40)2.71441
Hardware store16.3% (73)30.8% (138)27.0% (121)10.9% (49)8.0% (36)6.9% (31)3.16448
Ice cream shop23.8% (109)28.6% (131)29.3% (134)8.1% (37)5.0% (23)5.2% (24)3.42458
Hotel21.8% (98)27.1% (122)20.9% (94)9.8% (44)12.0% (54)8.4% (38)3.12450
Bed & Breakfast12.4% (55)20.1% (89)26.2% (116)17.6% (78)14.4% (64)9.3% (41)2.71443
Music store13.5% (60)24.0% (107)27.1% (121)15.9% (71)11.4% (51)8.1% (36)2.88446
Office Supply Store11.7% (52)20.7% (92)33.3% (148)14.2% (63)10.4% (46)9.7% (43)2.80444
Restaurant/Bar29.7% (132)25.5% (113)22.5% (100)8.1% (36)8.3% (37)5.9% (26)3.43444
Restaurant - Family46.2% (217)28.3% (133)15.1% (71)3.2% (15)3.6% (17)3.6% (17)3.99470
Restaurant - Upscale37.6% (172)26.2% (120)16.6% (76)7.4% (34)6.6% (30)5.7% (26)3.64458
Sports Bar/Restaurant25.5% (113)23.2% (103)22.7% (101)12.2% (54)10.1% (45)6.3% (28)3.23444
Take-home food service26.1% (119)26.8% (122)22.4% (102)11.2% (51)6.6% (30)7.0% (32)3.34456
Shoe store15.5% (69)29.6% (132)29.8% (133)10.5% (47)7.8% (35)6.7% (30)3.14446
Souvenir shop11.8% (52)17.4% (77)26.2% (116)19.2% (85)14.9% (66)10.4% (46)2.61442
Specialty gift shop19.4% (88)24.5% (111)26.7% (121)13.2% (60)9.5% (43)6.6% (30)3.11453
Theater (current movies)41.5% (191)28.7% (132)14.6% (67)6.3% (29)5.4% (25)3.5% (16)3.84460
Tool rental5.7% (25)14.4% (63)28.7% (125)21.3% (93)17.7% (77)12.2% (53)2.33436
Toy store14.0% (62)26.4% (117)28.2% (125)11.7% (52)10.6% (47)9.0% (40)2.94443
Travel agency6.8% (30)16.4% (72)31.7% (139)18.7% (82)16.0% (70)10.3% (45)2.49438
Video arcade8.0% (35)9.4% (41)21.3% (93)20.8% (91)23.6% (103)16.9% (74)2.07437
Video/DVD rental10.7% (47)17.4% (76)25.6% (112)15.1% (66)18.3% (80)13.0% (57)2.48438
Other20.6% (14)8.8% (6)14.7% (10)8.8% (6)4.4% (3)42.6% (29)2.0468
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52. In the next 5-10 years, how would you like to see Downtown Butler develop? Please check all that apply:
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Keep current level of stores/services
9.8%47
Streetscaping-trees, planters, benches
57.4%276
Maintain small city charm & character
70.1%337
Better lighting
21.8%105
Add specialty or niche retail
51.8%249
More services businesses
28.5%137
More restaurants & food service
58.2%280
More office/commercial space
11.9%57
Improve/maintain the historic character
61.3%295
Upper floor housing
28.3%136
Add a visible numbering system on buildings Remove trucks from Main Street
27.9%134
Better directional and street name signage
20.2%97
Other
2.9%14
Other (please specify)
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53. Do you have any other comments to share about Downtown Butler?
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Count
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54. Do you have any other general issues or comments?
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 Response
Count
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Page: Demographics
55. Age?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
<19
0.2%1
19-25
2.6%13
26-35
9.3%46
36-45
15.8%78
46-55
22.3%110
56-65
28.2%139
66-75
14.2%70
Over 75
7.3%36

56. Gender
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Male
34.7%169
Female
54.0%263
Both Male & Female completed this survey
11.3%55

57. Length of residence in Butler Area? (Number of years)
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Count
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58. Current residence?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
City of Butler
20.1%98
Butler Twp.
39.6%193
Penn Twp.
8.0%39
Summit Twp.
6.0%29
East Butler
1.0%5
Other
25.3%123
Other (please specify)
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59. Home Ownership?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Rent
11.2%54
Own
87.0%421
Rent-want to buy
1.9%9

60. If you want to buy a home, where?
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Percent
Response
Count
City of Butler
16.2%21
Butler Twp.
49.2%64
Penn Twp.
5.4%7
Summit Twp.
6.2%8
East Butler
1.5%2
Other
21.5%28
Other (please specify)
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61. Number of persons in household?
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
1
15.8%77
2
46.4%226
3
18.9%92
4
13.1%64
5
5.1%25
6 or more
0.6%3

62. Place(s) of employment?
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 Response
Count
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63. Highest level of education completed by an adult member of your household:
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 Response
Percent
Response
Count
11 years or less
0.6%3
High School Diploma/GED
21.6%105
Some College/Associate Degree
27.0%131
Technical School
4.9%24
College Degree
27.8%135
Graduate Degree
17.9%87

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