Page: Quality of Life/Community Development
| 1. The Greater Butler Area provides adequate social services. |
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| | answered question | 514 |
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| skipped question | 8 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 11.9% (61) | 37.2% (191) | 36.2% (186) | 12.5% (64) | 2.3% (12) | 3.44 | 514 |
| 2. The historic aspects of the Greater Butler area should be promoted. |
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| | answered question | 518 |
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| skipped question | 4 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree - Disagree? | 41.5% (215) | 42.3% (219) | 12.9% (67) | 2.3% (12) | 1.0% (5) | 4.21 | 518 |
| 3. Additional public transportation is needed within and outside the Greater Butler Area. |
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| | answered question | 517 |
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| skipped question | 5 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 34.6% (179) | 30.2% (156) | 23.6% (122) | 7.5% (39) | 4.1% (21) | 3.84 | 517 |
| 4. Would you use public transportation? |
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| | answered question | 510 |
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| skipped question | 12 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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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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| | answered question | 519 |
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| skipped question | 3 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 46.4% (241) | 40.1% (208) | 12.1% (63) | 1.2% (6) | 0.2% (1) | 4.31 | 519 |
| 6. Prime agricultural lands in parts of the townships should be preserved. |
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| | answered question | 521 |
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| skipped question | 1 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 51.1% (266) | 29.8% (155) | 12.9% (67) | 5.2% (27) | 1.2% (6) | 4.24 | 521 |
| 7. Open Space, floodplains, habitat areas, and natural resources should be preserved. |
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| | answered question | 517 |
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| skipped question | 5 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 48.2% (249) | 34.4% (178) | 13.2% (68) | 3.7% (19) | 0.6% (3) | 4.26 | 517 |
| 8. Better maintenance of private properties should be required and enforced. |
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| | answered question | 518 |
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| skipped question | 4 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 49.0% (254) | 28.6% (148) | 13.7% (71) | 5.4% (28) | 3.3% (17) | 4.15 | 518 |
| 9. The municipalities should promote "green" development. |
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| | answered question | 519 |
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| skipped question | 3 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 38.2% (198) | 38.2% (198) | 15.0% (78) | 5.2% (27) | 3.5% (18) | 4.02 | 519 |
| 10. I am satisfied with the quality of services in my municipality provided by the: |
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| | answered question | 520 |
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| skipped question | 2 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Police | 33.8% (174) | 38.4% (198) | 17.5% (90) | 6.4% (33) | 3.9% (20) | 3.92 | 515 |
| Fire/EMS | 50.2% (260) | 39.0% (202) | 9.5% (49) | 1.0% (5) | 0.4% (2) | 4.38 | 518 |
| Elected officials | 10.5% (54) | 32.8% (169) | 32.0% (165) | 15.7% (81) | 9.1% (47) | 3.20 | 516 |
| 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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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 43.6% (223) | 33.4% (171) | 12.9% (66) | 7.0% (36) | 3.1% (16) | 4.07 | 512 |
| 12. Better connections to I-79 and I-80, to Cranberry Township, and between municipalities are needed. |
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| | answered question | 511 |
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| skipped question | 11 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 34.2% (175) | 28.2% (144) | 25.0% (128) | 10.2% (52) | 2.3% (12) | 3.82 | 511 |
Especially on these roads: [ShowReplies] | 150 |
| 13. More independent living units for the elderly are needed. |
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| | answered question | 513 |
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| skipped question | 9 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 24.0% (123) | 34.7% (178) | 34.3% (176) | 4.7% (24) | 2.3% (12) | 3.73 | 513 |
| 14. Increased home ownership should be promoted (reducing rentals). |
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| | answered question | 513 |
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| skipped question | 9 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 33.1% (170) | 34.5% (177) | 25.0% (128) | 5.7% (29) | 1.8% (9) | 3.92 | 513 |
| 15. Parking is an issue in my municipality. |
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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 12.3% (63) | 14.3% (73) | 33.4% (171) | 24.2% (124) | 15.8% (81) | 2.83 | 512 |
| 16. Upgrading of the sidewalks in my municipality is important. |
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| | answered question | 510 |
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| skipped question | 12 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 20.2% (103) | 21.0% (107) | 36.7% (187) | 12.9% (66) | 9.2% (47) | 3.30 | 510 |
| 17. Walkways should be required in new developments. |
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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 33.0% (169) | 38.1% (195) | 18.6% (95) | 8.2% (42) | 2.1% (11) | 3.92 | 512 |
| 18. Mixed-use projects (combined residential and commercial spaces) should be pursued. |
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| | answered question | 504 |
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| skipped question | 18 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 12.7% (64) | 32.1% (162) | 34.3% (173) | 13.7% (69) | 7.1% (36) | 3.30 | 504 |
| 19. Some neighborhoods need to be revitalized. |
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| | answered question | 503 |
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| skipped question | 19 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 49.1% (247) | 36.4% (183) | 12.9% (65) | 1.0% (5) | 0.6% (3) | 4.32 | 503 |
Specific areas: [ShowReplies] | 204 |
| 20. Attractive “Gateway signs” at key entrances are needed. |
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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 18.4% (94) | 33.6% (172) | 33.2% (170) | 10.2% (52) | 4.7% (24) | 3.51 | 512 |
| 21. Tourism should be enhanced and promoted |
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| | answered question | 511 |
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| skipped question | 11 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 34.6% (177) | 43.1% (220) | 15.1% (77) | 5.9% (30) | 1.4% (7) | 4.04 | 511 |
| 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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| | answered question | 515 |
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| skipped question | 7 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 50.9% (262) | 31.8% (164) | 12.8% (66) | 3.1% (16) | 1.4% (7) | 4.28 | 515 |
| 23. Revitalization of Downtown Butler is critical for the Greater Butler Area. |
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| | answered question | 514 |
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| skipped question | 8 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 60.7% (312) | 26.7% (137) | 8.0% (41) | 3.1% (16) | 1.6% (8) | 4.42 | 514 |
| 24. Design standards should be enforced in the Downtown and along key commercial corridors. |
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| | answered question | 515 |
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| skipped question | 7 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 37.9% (195) | 35.5% (183) | 19.8% (102) | 5.2% (27) | 1.6% (8) | 4.03 | 515 |
| 25. The Butler Area needs to diversify its economic base. |
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| | answered question | 506 |
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| skipped question | 16 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 42.1% (213) | 41.7% (211) | 14.8% (75) | 1.0% (5) | 0.4% (2) | 4.24 | 506 |
| 26. Municipal Foundations should be created to accept tax-deductible donations, bequeaths, etc. and to help fund civic projects. |
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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 24.2% (124) | 43.4% (222) | 26.6% (136) | 3.3% (17) | 2.5% (13) | 3.83 | 512 |
| 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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| | answered question | 512 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Strongly Agree(5) | Agree(4) | Neutral(3) | Disagree(2) | Strongly Disagree(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Agree-Disagree? | 36.7% (188) | 35.4% (181) | 19.7% (101) | 6.4% (33) | 1.8% (9) | 3.99 | 512 |
| 28. Any comments on Quality of life/Community Development? |
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| | answered question | 124 |
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| skipped question | 398 |
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| | Response Count |
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| [ShowReplies] | 124 |
| 29. How important is public recreation to you and your family? |
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| | answered question | 469 |
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| skipped question | 53 |
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| | Very Important(5) | Important(4) | Somewhat important(3) | Not very importantant(2) | Not at all important(1) | Rating Average | Rating Count |
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| Importance: | 29.4% (138) | 33.9% (159) | 24.7% (116) | 9.2% (43) | 2.8% (13) | 3.78 | 469 |
| 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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| | answered question | 473 |
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| skipped question | 49 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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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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| | answered question | 487 |
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| skipped question | 35 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 480 |
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| skipped question | 42 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 488 |
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| skipped question | 34 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 502 |
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| skipped question | 20 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 475 |
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| skipped question | 47 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 483 |
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| skipped question | 39 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 470 |
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| skipped question | 52 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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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 |
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies] | 31 |
| 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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| | answered question | 480 |
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| skipped question | 42 |
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| | Yes | No | Don't Know | Rating Count |
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| Walking trails within parks | 82.9% (382) | 7.6% (35) | 9.5% (44) | 461 |
| Paving bike trails within parks | 72.5% (319) | 13.2% (58) | 14.3% (63) | 440 |
| Multi-purpose trails between parks, neighborhoods, and/or schools | 68.9% (306) | 14.0% (62) | 17.1% (76) | 444 |
| Multi-purpose trails along key commercial corridors | 60.8% (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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| | answered question | 453 |
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| skipped question | 69 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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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) [ShowReplies] | 16 |
| 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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| | answered question | 480 |
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| skipped question | 42 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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) [ShowReplies] | 41 |
| 41. Do you believe that funding for parks, recreation programs, and trails/greenways should: |
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| | answered question | 477 |
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| skipped question | 45 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 480 |
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| skipped question | 42 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 481 |
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| skipped question | 41 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| Yes | | 64.7% | 311 |
| No | | 35.3% | 170 |
| 44. If yes, how much would you be willing to contribute annually? |
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| | answered question | 302 |
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| skipped question | 220 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| $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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| | answered question | 488 |
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| skipped question | 34 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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| 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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| | answered question | 488 |
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| skipped question | 34 |
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| | Response Percent | Response Count |
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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) [ShowReplies] | 38 |
| 47. What is the average amount you spend per visit to Downtown Butler? |
|---|
| | answered question | 471 |
|---|
| skipped question | 51 |
|---|
| | Response Percent | 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? |
|---|
| | answered question | 472 |
|---|
| skipped question | 50 |
|---|
| | Response Percent | Response Count |
|---|
| Yes | | 56.1% | 265 |
| No | | 43.9% | 207 |
If Yes, Describe the problem: [ShowReplies] | 187 |
| 49. Where do you typically shop for goods and services? (Check all that apply.) |
|---|
| | answered question | 498 |
|---|
| skipped question | 24 |
|---|
| | Response Percent | 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) [ShowReplies] | 29 |
| 50. How important are the following to you regarding shopping in Downtown Butler? |
|---|
| | answered question | 494 |
|---|
| skipped question | 28 |
|---|
| | Very Important(5) | Important(4) | Somewhat important(3) | Not very importantant(2) | Not at all important(1) | No Opinion | Rating Average | Rating Count |
|---|
| Location | 35.6% (171) | 34.3% (165) | 17.9% (86) | 5.0% (24) | 4.2% (20) | 3.1% (15) | 3.83 | 481 |
| Clean/attractive stores | 52.3% (254) | 36.8% (179) | 8.4% (41) | 1.0% (5) | 1.0% (5) | 0.4% (2) | 4.37 | 486 |
| Window displays/ads | 13.6% (65) | 29.6% (142) | 28.6% (137) | 14.8% (71) | 9.8% (47) | 3.5% (17) | 3.12 | 479 |
| Variety of goods | 47.1% (229) | 39.7% (193) | 8.6% (42) | 1.9% (9) | 1.4% (7) | 1.2% (6) | 4.26 | 486 |
| Pleasant atmosphere | 41.3% (199) | 39.4% (190) | 13.9% (67) | 1.9% (9) | 2.1% (10) | 1.5% (7) | 4.12 | 482 |
| Supporting local businesses | 43.8% (211) | 35.1% (169) | 13.9% (67) | 2.3% (11) | 2.7% (13) | 2.3% (11) | 4.08 | 482 |
| Additional convenient parking | 46.3% (224) | 29.3% (142) | 14.3% (69) | 5.2% (25) | 4.1% (20) | 0.8% (4) | 4.06 | 484 |
| Safe environment | 65.6% (317) | 26.9% (130) | 4.8% (23) | 1.4% (7) | 1.0% (5) | 0.2% (1) | 4.54 | 483 |
| Competitive pricing | 55.4% (267) | 31.1% (150) | 7.9% (38) | 2.7% (13) | 1.7% (8) | 1.2% (6) | 4.32 | 482 |
| Personal service | 37.2% (178) | 37.2% (178) | 17.6% (84) | 4.6% (22) | 1.9% (9) | 1.5% (7) | 3.99 | 478 |
| Sales and/or specials | 41.3% (198) | 32.9% (158) | 16.0% (77) | 5.0% (24) | 2.9% (14) | 1.9% (9) | 3.99 | 480 |
| Coordinated retail events | 23.1% (109) | 32.2% (152) | 25.8% (122) | 10.0% (47) | 5.5% (26) | 3.4% (16) | 3.47 | 472 |
| Pedestrian gathering spaces | 13.7% (65) | 22.8% (108) | 26.8% (127) | 19.0% (90) | 13.1% (62) | 4.6% (22) | 2.91 | 474 |
| Improved sidewalks | 27.5% (130) | 30.1% (142) | 27.8% (131) | 8.1% (38) | 4.2% (20) | 2.3% (11) | 3.62 | 472 |
| Special events & activities | 23.2% (110) | 31.4% (149) | 24.4% (116) | 12.2% (58) | 6.5% (31) | 2.3% (11) | 3.45 | 475 |
| Destination retail shops | 25.2% (117) | 33.8% (157) | 25.8% (120) | 7.1% (33) | 4.1% (19) | 4.1% (19) | 3.57 | 465 |
| Extended business hours | 26.6% (125) | 30.6% (144) | 23.8% (112) | 10.9% (51) | 5.5% (26) | 2.6% (12) | 3.54 | 470 |
| Common business hours | 27.4% (129) | 36.4% (171) | 26.0% (122) | 4.3% (20) | 3.2% (15) | 2.8% (13) | 3.72 | 470 |
| Inviting building entrances/exteriors | 29.1% (139) | 31.6% (151) | 26.4% (126) | 6.1% (29) | 5.6% (27) | 1.3% (6) | 3.69 | 478 |
| More green space | 20.0% (94) | 25.7% (121) | 30.6% (144) | 12.7% (60) | 7.2% (34) | 3.8% (18) | 3.27 | 471 |
| Upgraded building interiors | 23.8% (114) | 32.4% (155) | 27.8% (133) | 9.4% (45) | 4.4% (21) | 2.1% (10) | 3.56 | 478 |
| Enhanced historic features | 25.2% (120) | 27.9% (133) | 27.3% (130) | 12.2% (58) | 5.2% (25) | 2.3% (11) | 3.49 | 477 |
| Improved traffic flow | 46.8% (223) | 28.4% (135) | 17.6% (84) | 2.9% (14) | 2.5% (12) | 1.7% (8) | 4.09 | 476 |
| General clean-up of Downtown | 55.2% (264) | 29.7% (142) | 11.3% (54) | 1.7% (8) | 1.3% (6) | 0.8% (4) | 4.33 | 478 |
| More stores/services | 52.5% (255) | 27.0% (131) | 11.7% (57) | 4.1% (20) | 2.1% (10) | 2.7% (13) | 4.16 | 486 |
| More restaurants | 40.5% (190) | 26.2% (123) | 18.8% (88) | 7.5% (35) | 4.7% (22) | 2.3% (11) | 3.83 | 469 |
| Other | 45.9% (34) | 13.5% (10) | 4.1% (3) | 2.7% (2) | 2.7% (2) | 31.1% (23) | 3.04 | 74 |
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies] | 63 |
| 51. What kinds of store or services would you like to see (or have more of) in Downtown Butler? |
|---|
| | answered question | 491 |
|---|
| skipped question | 31 |
|---|
| | Very Important(5) | Important(4) | Somewhat important(3) | Not very importantant(2) | Not at all important(1) | No Opinion | Rating Average | Rating Count |
|---|
| Antique store | 5.0% (22) | 10.0% (44) | 19.3% (85) | 27.2% (120) | 25.2% (111) | 13.4% (59) | 2.02 | 441 |
| Accountants | 1.6% (7) | 7.3% (32) | 22.1% (97) | 26.0% (114) | 25.3% (111) | 17.6% (77) | 1.81 | 438 |
| Attorneys office | 5.3% (23) | 10.0% (44) | 24.4% (107) | 23.3% (102) | 22.8% (100) | 14.2% (62) | 2.09 | 438 |
| Automotive store | 2.8% (12) | 12.0% (52) | 25.7% (111) | 26.2% (113) | 20.6% (89) | 12.7% (55) | 2.12 | 432 |
| Bakery | 24.5% (113) | 32.8% (151) | 23.0% (106) | 8.0% (37) | 5.9% (27) | 5.9% (27) | 3.44 | 461 |
| Bank | 15.8% (69) | 23.5% (103) | 23.5% (103) | 12.8% (56) | 12.8% (56) | 11.6% (51) | 2.82 | 438 |
| Bicycle shop/rental | 7.5% (33) | 16.4% (72) | 22.5% (99) | 23.9% (105) | 18.4% (81) | 11.4% (50) | 2.37 | 440 |
| Book store | 26.7% (121) | 30.9% (140) | 23.2% (105) | 7.3% (33) | 5.1% (23) | 6.8% (31) | 3.46 | 453 |
| Camera shop | 7.3% (32) | 15.5% (68) | 28.2% (124) | 20.5% (90) | 16.1% (71) | 12.5% (55) | 2.40 | 440 |
| Clothing store | 34.0% (159) | 35.8% (167) | 19.1% (89) | 4.3% (20) | 3.4% (16) | 3.4% (16) | 3.82 | 467 |
| Computer store | 15.3% (68) | 25.4% (113) | 29.4% (131) | 12.6% (56) | 8.1% (36) | 9.2% (41) | 3.00 | 445 |
| Condos/Loft Apartments | 16.1% (72) | 22.8% (102) | 23.7% (106) | 15.4% (69) | 12.7% (57) | 9.4% (42) | 2.86 | 448 |
| Copy shop | 5.0% (22) | 18.6% (82) | 29.1% (128) | 21.4% (94) | 16.1% (71) | 9.8% (43) | 2.46 | 440 |
| Coffee shop | 29.1% (132) | 30.9% (140) | 20.3% (92) | 6.8% (31) | 6.0% (27) | 6.8% (31) | 3.50 | 453 |
| Crafts & hobbies | 17.8% (80) | 26.4% (119) | 29.3% (132) | 12.4% (56) | 8.4% (38) | 5.6% (25) | 3.16 | 450 |
| Dance studio/school | 6.4% (28) | 9.6% (42) | 23.3% (102) | 24.0% (105) | 22.0% (96) | 14.6% (64) | 2.11 | 437 |
| Department Store | 44.8% (209) | 27.8% (130) | 16.1% (75) | 4.7% (22) | 3.2% (15) | 3.4% (16) | 3.96 | 467 |
| Dental/dentist offices | 10.0% (44) | 19.9% (88) | 29.9% (132) | 16.7% (74) | 14.5% (64) | 9.0% (40) | 2.67 | 442 |
| Dry cleaners | 10.9% (48) | 20.6% (91) | 24.2% (107) | 18.3% (81) | 15.6% (69) | 10.4% (46) | 2.62 | 442 |
| Event Center | 31.9% (145) | 28.4% (129) | 18.3% (83) | 9.0% (41) | 6.6% (30) | 5.7% (26) | 3.53 | 454 |
| Family services center | 15.4% (69) | 25.6% (115) | 24.1% (108) | 14.7% (66) | 11.1% (50) | 9.1% (41) | 2.92 | 449 |
| Fabric store | 13.5% (60) | 16.7% (74) | 24.8% (110) | 18.2% (81) | 16.4% (73) | 10.4% (46) | 2.61 | 444 |
| Florist | 13.2% (58) | 25.7% (113) | 31.6% (139) | 13.0% (57) | 9.1% (40) | 7.5% (33) | 2.98 | 440 |
| Furniture store | 12.2% (55) | 21.7% (98) | 30.4% (137) | 15.5% (70) | 12.0% (54) | 8.2% (37) | 2.82 | 451 |
| Gas station | 17.3% (77) | 22.9% (102) | 25.2% (112) | 13.7% (61) | 12.6% (56) | 8.3% (37) | 2.94 | 445 |
| Hair salon/barber | 10.2% (45) | 19.3% (85) | 31.3% (138) | 18.4% (81) | 11.8% (52) | 9.1% (40) | 2.71 | 441 |
| Hardware store | 16.3% (73) | 30.8% (138) | 27.0% (121) | 10.9% (49) | 8.0% (36) | 6.9% (31) | 3.16 | 448 |
| Ice cream shop | 23.8% (109) | 28.6% (131) | 29.3% (134) | 8.1% (37) | 5.0% (23) | 5.2% (24) | 3.42 | 458 |
| Hotel | 21.8% (98) | 27.1% (122) | 20.9% (94) | 9.8% (44) | 12.0% (54) | 8.4% (38) | 3.12 | 450 |
| Bed & Breakfast | 12.4% (55) | 20.1% (89) | 26.2% (116) | 17.6% (78) | 14.4% (64) | 9.3% (41) | 2.71 | 443 |
| Music store | 13.5% (60) | 24.0% (107) | 27.1% (121) | 15.9% (71) | 11.4% (51) | 8.1% (36) | 2.88 | 446 |
| Office Supply Store | 11.7% (52) | 20.7% (92) | 33.3% (148) | 14.2% (63) | 10.4% (46) | 9.7% (43) | 2.80 | 444 |
| Restaurant/Bar | 29.7% (132) | 25.5% (113) | 22.5% (100) | 8.1% (36) | 8.3% (37) | 5.9% (26) | 3.43 | 444 |
| Restaurant - Family | 46.2% (217) | 28.3% (133) | 15.1% (71) | 3.2% (15) | 3.6% (17) | 3.6% (17) | 3.99 | 470 |
| Restaurant - Upscale | 37.6% (172) | 26.2% (120) | 16.6% (76) | 7.4% (34) | 6.6% (30) | 5.7% (26) | 3.64 | 458 |
| Sports Bar/Restaurant | 25.5% (113) | 23.2% (103) | 22.7% (101) | 12.2% (54) | 10.1% (45) | 6.3% (28) | 3.23 | 444 |
| Take-home food service | 26.1% (119) | 26.8% (122) | 22.4% (102) | 11.2% (51) | 6.6% (30) | 7.0% (32) | 3.34 | 456 |
| Shoe store | 15.5% (69) | 29.6% (132) | 29.8% (133) | 10.5% (47) | 7.8% (35) | 6.7% (30) | 3.14 | 446 |
| Souvenir shop | 11.8% (52) | 17.4% (77) | 26.2% (116) | 19.2% (85) | 14.9% (66) | 10.4% (46) | 2.61 | 442 |
| Specialty gift shop | 19.4% (88) | 24.5% (111) | 26.7% (121) | 13.2% (60) | 9.5% (43) | 6.6% (30) | 3.11 | 453 |
| Theater (current movies) | 41.5% (191) | 28.7% (132) | 14.6% (67) | 6.3% (29) | 5.4% (25) | 3.5% (16) | 3.84 | 460 |
| Tool rental | 5.7% (25) | 14.4% (63) | 28.7% (125) | 21.3% (93) | 17.7% (77) | 12.2% (53) | 2.33 | 436 |
| Toy store | 14.0% (62) | 26.4% (117) | 28.2% (125) | 11.7% (52) | 10.6% (47) | 9.0% (40) | 2.94 | 443 |
| Travel agency | 6.8% (30) | 16.4% (72) | 31.7% (139) | 18.7% (82) | 16.0% (70) | 10.3% (45) | 2.49 | 438 |
| Video arcade | 8.0% (35) | 9.4% (41) | 21.3% (93) | 20.8% (91) | 23.6% (103) | 16.9% (74) | 2.07 | 437 |
| Video/DVD rental | 10.7% (47) | 17.4% (76) | 25.6% (112) | 15.1% (66) | 18.3% (80) | 13.0% (57) | 2.48 | 438 |
| Other | 20.6% (14) | 8.8% (6) | 14.7% (10) | 8.8% (6) | 4.4% (3) | 42.6% (29) | 2.04 | 68 |
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies] | 24 |
| 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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| | answered question | 481 |
|---|
| skipped question | 41 |
|---|
| | 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) [ShowReplies] | 30 |
| 53. Do you have any other comments to share about Downtown Butler? |
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| | answered question | 203 |
|---|
| skipped question | 319 |
|---|
| | Response Count |
|---|
| [ShowReplies] | 203 |
| 54. Do you have any other general issues or comments? |
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| | answered question | 119 |
|---|
| skipped question | 403 |
|---|
| | Response Count |
|---|
| [ShowReplies] | 119 |
| 55. Age? |
|---|
| | answered question | 493 |
|---|
| skipped question | 29 |
|---|
| | 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 |
|---|
| | answered question | 487 |
|---|
| skipped question | 35 |
|---|
| | 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) |
|---|
| | answered question | 473 |
|---|
| skipped question | 49 |
|---|
| | Response Count |
|---|
| [ShowReplies] | 473 |
| 58. Current residence? |
|---|
| | answered question | 487 |
|---|
| skipped question | 35 |
|---|
| | 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) [ShowReplies] | 123 |
| 59. Home Ownership? |
|---|
| | answered question | 484 |
|---|
| skipped question | 38 |
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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? |
|---|
| | answered question | 130 |
|---|
| skipped question | 392 |
|---|
| | Response 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) [ShowReplies] | 31 |
| 61. Number of persons in household? |
|---|
| | answered question | 487 |
|---|
| skipped question | 35 |
|---|
| | 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? |
|---|
| | answered question | 379 |
|---|
| skipped question | 143 |
|---|
| | Response Count |
|---|
| [ShowReplies] | 379 |
| 63. Highest level of education completed by an adult member of your household: |
|---|
| | answered question | 485 |
|---|
| skipped question | 37 |
|---|
| | 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 |