City of West Haven Downtown Municipal Development Plan The City of West Haven is creating a Downtown Municipal Development Plan to help guide future revitalization efforts. This plan will focus on strengthening the Downtown's identity, improving public spaces, supporting local business growth, and making it easier and safer for people to walk, bike, and get around. Your feedback will help shape a vision for a more vibrant, welcoming, and connected Downtown that reflects the needs and ideas of the community. Your input is an important part of forming this plan and you are key to its long-term success. Please fill out this short survey (approximately 4-5 minutes) sharing some of your thoughts and preferences of the Downtown. This will be the first of multiple opportunities to share your perspectives! Question Title Downtown Map (Plan Area) Question Title * 1. Where do you live? Within Downtown West Haven or nearby (see map above) In West Haven, but not in Downtown Outside of West Haven Question Title * 2. What brings you to Downtown most often? (Check all that apply) Shopping Dining Work Services Events Visiting friends or family I don't go to Downtown Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. If you do not visit Downtown, please indicate why not. (Check all that apply) (Skip if not applicable) Not interested in visiting current businesses Safety concerns It is hard for me to get to Downtown Not interested in Downtown community events Not interested in services offered Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What do you believe should be priorities for new businesses coming to Downtown? (Check all that apply) New, better jobs More places to shop Small business entrepreneurial opportunities Entertainment destinations Leisure destinations (gyms, spas) Better access to essential goods and services (grocery stores, medical centers) Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What improvements would make Downtown more walkable or bike-friendly? (Check all that apply) More bike lanes or protected bike paths Better sidewalk conditions (smooth, wide, accessible) Safer crosswalks and intersections More pedestrian lighting Slower vehicle speeds / traffic calming More bike racks or secure bike parking Wayfinding signs to key destinations Cleaner, more attractive streetscapes I don’t walk or bike Downtown Question Title * 6. Do you use public transit (bus or train) to get to or from Downtown? Yes, regularly Yes, occasionally No, but I would if service were more frequent No, but I would if stops were closer to where I live/work No, but I would if it felt safer or more comfortable No, but I would if I had better information about routes and schedules No, and I’m not interested in using public transit Question Title * 7. What do you see as Downtown West Haven’s greatest challenges today? (Select up to three) Limited parking Walkability Bikeability Limited public space and amenities Not enough quality retail Not enough quality restaurants ADA accessibility Underutilized properties Not enough quality housing Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. What would make Downtown more welcoming, vibrant, or enjoyable for people of all ages? (Select up to three) More outdoor events and community programming More places to sit, gather, and socialize Public art, murals, or creative signage More restaurants, cafes, or shops Activities or spaces designed for youth Improved lighting and feeling of safety Cleaner and better-maintained public spaces Easier access for people with disabilities Improved building facades I already find Downtown welcoming and vibrant Question Title * 9. What streetscape elements would you like to see improved or more of? (Select all that apply) Street trees or landscaping Benches or seating Signage or wayfinding (directional signage to points of interest) Lighting Cleanliness or maintenance Public art (sculptures, murals, etc.) ADA-accessible curb ramps and tactile strips Gateways into Downtown (signs, art, columns, or landscaping that mark arrival into Downtown) Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What kinds of events or programs would you like to see more of at the West Haven Green or the rest of Downtown? (Select up to three) Live music or concert series Cultural festivals and heritage events Farmers markets or craft fairs Family-friendly or youth activities Outdoor fitness or wellness classes Movie nights or theater performances Food truck nights or community picnics Art exhibits or interactive art events Holiday or seasonal celebrations Educational programs or history tours I don’t attend events at the Green Question Title * 11. What changes would you like to see in Downtown in the future that have not been addressed in the previous questions? Done