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Downtown Raleigh Annual Survey 2026

Each year, Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) conducts an annual survey to better understand how downtown stakeholders and the broader Raleigh community experience downtown and gather input on key policy and investment decisions. Your feedback is critical in helping guide DRA’s work and supports the decision-making of our municipal and county partners. Thank you for your time, attention, and input.
1.Which of the following most accurately describes where you live? (Feel free to reference the map below)(Required.)
2.Which of the following best describes your age?(Required.)
3.Which of the follow best describes your race or ethnic background?(Required.)
4.What is your gender identity?(Required.)
5.How satisfied overall are you with Downtown Raleigh?(Required.)
6.Do you feel Downtown Raleigh is moving in the right direction?(Required.)
7.Please choose the statement that most accurately describes your perception of safety in Downtown Raleigh? (Required.)
8.Which of the following issue areas should receive the most attention in the next two years? Please rank your top three with the 1st being the most important.(Required.)
1st
2nd
3rd
Public safety
Parking
Traffic
Homelessness
Cleanliness
Affordability
Parks and public spaces
Public transit
Small business support
Walkability
Bikeability
9.Overall, how would you describe the level of public investment in Downtown Raleigh?(Required.)
10.Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not sure
"A thriving Downtown Raleigh is essential to the region's continued success."
“Public investment in Downtown Raleigh generates benefits for the entire region.”
“Affordable and accessible parking should be prioritized as part of efforts to support Downtown Raleigh.”
“Glenwood South’s role as a vibrant nightlife district is an important contributor to Downtown Raleigh’s overall vitality and appeal.”
11.Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:(Required.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not sure
"A safe and accessible connection between Downtown Raleigh and Dix Park is essential to the long-term success of both."
“Efforts to create a meaningful physical connection between Downtown Raleigh and Dix Park should be accelerated.”
“Creating a signature, high-quality connection between Downtown Raleigh and Dix Park would be a transformative and worthwhile investment for the city.”
12.Do you believe Downtown Raleigh would benefit from a downtown shuttle or trolley that connects museums and major points of interest such as Dix Park?(Required.)
13.Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about the Moore Square Park and the surrounding area. (Feel free to reference the map above)(Required.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not sure
"Moore Square is an important public space for Downtown Raleigh."
"Moore Square contributes positively to downtown’s image."
"Moore Square feels active and vibrant during events."
"Moore Square feels active and vibrant during a typical weekday."
"I feel comfortable spending time in Moore Square during the day."
"I feel comfortable spending time in Moore Square in the evening."
"Adding a new children’s play structure would positively change Moore Square’s vitality."
14.What types of retail or shopping experiences would you most like to see open in Downtown Raleigh? (Select up to three)(Required.)
15.Where should Downtown Raleigh Alliance focus more of its attention and resources in the next 12 months to advance its mission of “advancing the vitality of Downtown Raleigh for everyone”? (Please select up to two)(Required.)