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The City of Pensacola (City) is assessing a vacant land parcel located across from the Pensacola Bay Center as part of a broader City initiative to boost community engagement and support long‑term economic growth. The project is supported by a public bond, with plans to pursue private investment and grant funding to reduce potential economic impacts on residents.

The City aims to create a vibrant, connected, and revitalized district that enhances safety, stimulates job creation, and strengthens the local economy. Redevelopment may proceed in phases, contributing to a long‑term vision that improves the surrounding area and enables future development opportunities.

Three potential development options are currently under consideration. However, the City welcomes additional community input, which can be provided in the open‑response question near the end of the survey.
  • Option 1- Convention Center – A modern convention center that would host conferences, trade shows and large gatherings, drawing visitors from across the region
  • Option 2- Ice Rink – A new, year-round ice rink offering public skating and programs, as well as the capacity to host teams and regional tournaments
  • Option 3- Indoor Sports Complex – A multi-court indoor sports complex designed for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports, supporting local leagues and regional tournaments
Your input is vital in shaping a project that reflects community priorities and needs. This survey will help to quantify the community's feedback, and all responses are anonymous. At the conclusion of the survey, you will also be asked a few demographic questions.

Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. What type of development do you feel would best benefit Pensacola?

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* 2. Do you believe increasing tourism is an important goal for Pensacola in generating taxes?

The following questions solicit your feedback on Option 1- Convention Center. For the purposes of this survey, a "Convention Center" is a modern multi-space venue that would host conferences, trade shows and large gatherings, drawing visitors from across the region.

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* 3. To what extent do you support or oppose the creation of a new multipurpose Convention Center in Pensacola?

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* 4. A new Convention Center would seek to draw increased tourism, attracting regional and Florida-based conferences. This is expected to diversify the local economy and create jobs for tourism-related sectors such as hospitality and retail. How strongly do you support this strategy for the City?

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* 5. In your opinion, what are the key benefits of having a new Convention Center in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

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* 6. What concerns, if any, do you have about the creation of a new Convention Center in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

The following questions solicit your feedback on Option 2- Ice Rink. For the purposes of this survey, an "Ice Rink" is a new, year-round ice skating complex offering public access and programing, as well as the capacity to host leagues and regional tournaments.

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* 7. To what extent do you support or oppose the creation of a new Ice Rink in Pensacola?

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* 8. Should a permanent, year-round public Ice Rink be built, how often would you, or members of your household, be likely to use it?

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* 9. In your opinion, what are the key benefits of having a new Ice Rink in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. What concerns, if any, do you have about the creation of a new full-time Ice Rink in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

The following questions solicit your feedback on Option 3- Indoor Sports Complex. For the purposes of this survey, an "Indoor Sports Complex" is a multi-court indoor sports facility designed for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports, supporting local leagues and regional tournaments.

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* 11. How strongly do you support or oppose the creation of a new public Indoor Sports Complex in Pensacola?

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* 12. Should an Indoor Sports Complex be built, how often would you, or members of your household, be likely to use it or attend events there?

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* 13. In your opinion, what are the key benefits of having a new Indoor Sports Complex in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

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* 14. What concerns, if any, do you have about the creation of an Indoor Sports Complex in Pensacola? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. Of the three proposed projects, please rank, in order of preference, which you believe is the most valuable pursuit for the City of Pensacola at this time?

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* 16. If the selected development were to also include a hotel, parking garage, and/or an entertainment district (a mixed‑use area with amenities and green space), please rank, in order of preference, which of the three proposed projects you believe is the most valuable pursuit for the City of Pensacola at this time?

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* 17. In addition to the three potential development options presented, the City welcomes any further input on potential development. Please use the space below to share additional suggestions or feedback related to the options above.

Please answer the following demographic questions.

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* 18. Please enter your zip code

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* 19. Please select your age range

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* 20. What is the composition of your household? Please enter the number of adults (18 and older) and the number of children (under age 18)

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Adults (18 and older)
Children (Under 18)

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* 21. Please select the industry most closely associated with your job.

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* 22. Are you considering relocating to a different city in the next 6 - 12 months?

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* 23. If you are planning to leave Pensacola in the next 6-12 months, please indicate the primary motivating factor.

Thank you for your time and feedback!
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