Forest Park Prioritization Survey - English
1.
What is your relationship to Forest Park (check all that apply)
I live in Forest Park
I work in Forest Park
I grew up in Forest Park
I don't live or work here, but I care about the neighborhood
Other (please specify)
2.
How long have you lived in Forest Park?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–10 years
11–20 years
21–30 years
More than 30 years
Non-resident/not applicable
3.
Which specific parks/open space investments should be prioritized in the Forest Park neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Creating small neighborhood parks in parts of the neighborhood that lack parkland, including basketball courts, playground areas, benches, etc.
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Completion of the Forest Park Horticultural Center
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Creating a better connection between the neighborhood and King Philip's Stockade
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Improvements to the club house at Franconia Golf Course
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Improvements to the Garfield Street triangle
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
New picnic tables at Forest Park
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Other parks-related investments (please specify)
4.
Which specific transportation investments should be prioritized in the Forest Park neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Traffic calming measures on streets throughout the neighborhood to slow cars down
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Enhance pedestrian access and safety
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop bike path on former railroad right-of-way on eastern edge of neighborhood
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Connect the Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway to Forest Park neighborhood
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Address issues of on-street parking, when it obstructs vehicle traffic and lines of sight at intersections
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Other transportation-related investments (please specify)
5.
Which specific community-oriented investments should be prioritized in the Forest Park neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Establish a community center, possibly new and/or building on/modifying/upgrading existing community spaces, with an emphasis on serving youth and older adults
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
More outdoor concerts and theatre
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
More community celebrations
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Improve communication with Forest Park residents, to keep them informed of what is happening in the neighborhood
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Neighborhood beautification, including planting street trees, improving storefronts, historic street lights, and reducing litter
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Other community-oriented investments (please specify)
6.
Which specific food-related investments should be prioritized in the Forest Park neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Expand the year-round farmer’s market
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Additional funding for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), especially targeted at seniors
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Additional funding for Healthy Incentives Program, (HIP) which provides financial assistance to purchase local, healthy food
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Work with city and other organizations to develop/expand community and school gardens
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Recruit another full-line grocery store
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Other food access investments (please specify)
7.
Which other investments should be prioritized in the Forest Park neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Bring a cafe or other "third space" business that will meet the needs of Forest Park residents
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Support existing homeowners with maintenance and rehab
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Support first time home buyers
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Community-owned solar
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
EV charging stations for multi-family homes
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
8.
What other priorities or concerns do you think should be addressed as part of the neighborhood investment planning process?