Plan GoShamokin Community Revitilization Survey Thank you for your interest in the Plan GoShamokin initiative for community revitalization. We would appreciate hearing from you to help guide the process forward. OK Question Title * 1. The Plan GoShamokin Report Makes Six Key Recommendations. Please select the recommendation you think is most important in improving the City’s economy and quality-of-life. Fostering Public Private Partnerships to Make Bricks and Mortar Redevelopment and Business Expansion Happen Making the City “Development Ready” through Sound Policies and Promotion Performing a Makeover of Independence Street Focused on Complete Street Improvements that Greatly Enhance the Pedestrian-Oriented and Aesthetic Appeal of the City’s “Main Street” Exploring Interim and Pop-Up Solutions to Address Blight and Vacancy Downtown Creating Multi-Purpose Public Spaces Downtown as Civic Amenities and Economic Development Venues Advancing Critical Infrastructure Improvements (such as intersection safety and circulation improvements, stormwater management/flood control, and utility systems upgrades) OK Question Title * 2. Are there aspects of the plan’s recommendations you feel require special emphasis? Attracting new businesses to downtown Addressing transportation issues Making Shamokin more bicycle and pedestrian friendly Creating a central public park/gathering space downtown Creating a regional multi-use bicycle/walking trail from Mount Carmel, through Shamokin, to Sunbury Improving the conditions of existing buildings OK Question Title * 3. One aspect of the plan’s findings is the growing impact tourism and recreational destinations are having in terms of attracting more people to the City. What element do you feel is most needed to continue to expand Shamokin as a destination and attract more people to spend time and money here? Downtown hotels/lodging More restaurants/dining options Recreational oriented business such as outfitter, bicycle shops, etc. Special events/festivals Evening entertainment venues OK Question Title * 4. Please identify your interest in the Shamokin community. Please select all that apply. Resident Business Owner Property Owner Work in Shamokin Family connection to Shamokin but do not live here None of the above Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. If the recommendations in the plan are implemented how much impact do you feel they will have on the quality-of-life for Shamokin residents? Significant Moderate Minimal Not Sure OK Question Title * 6. Many of the recommendations in the plan advocate for ongoing community engagement and community participation. Would you be willing to participate or volunteer in some aspect of helping to implement the plan’s recommendations? Yes No OK Question Title * 7. If you answered yes to question 6, would you be willing to provide your email address and have someone notify you of future participation opportunities? OK Question Title * 8. If you have any additional comments please provide them here: OK DONE