Veterans Memorial Coliseum Community Survey

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum is owned by Vanderburgh County. Initial building-system improvements have been completed, but substantial rehabilitation needs remain. A current feasibility study is evaluating the building’s long-term use, operator, ownership structure, funding plan, and ongoing operating needs. This survey will help identify community priorities.

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1. How familiar are you with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville? (Select one)

Not familiar

I have heard of it, but know little about it

Somewhat familiar

Very familiar

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2. Which direction do you prefer for the Coliseum’s future? (Select up to three.)

Preserve and operate it primarily as a public community venue

Create a mix of community and revenue-producing uses

Lease or sell it for private use while protecting its historic character

Stabilize the building and postpone major decisions

Consider removal if no financially sustainable use can be found

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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3. Which activities would you be most likely to attend or use at the Coliseum? (Select all that apply)

Veterans ceremonies, programs, or exhibits

Concerts or live performances

Weddings, banquets, or receptions

Meetings, conferences, or conventions

Markets, fairs, or community festivals

Museum, history, or cultural exhibits

Recreational or sporting events

Restaurants, cafés, or retail

Office or business space

None of these

Other (please specify)

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4. How might you support a renovated Coliseum? (Select all that apply).

Attend free events

Purchase tickets

Rent the facility

Donate to a capital campaign

Volunteer

Purchase a membership

Sponsor activities through a business or organization

I would be unlikely to support it

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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5. Which funding sources would you consider appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

Private donations or corporate sponsorships

Revenue from events, rentals, or tenants

Public-private partnership

Historic preservation tax credits

Private ownership

Vanderburgh County funding

City of Evansville funding

No public funding should be used

No private funding should be used

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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6. Which statement best reflects your view of Vanderburgh County funding for the Coliseum?

County funding should not be used

Limited funding is acceptable if it helps secure grants or private investment

The County should make a major investment to fully restore the building

Not sure

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Community Survey

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1. How familiar are you with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville? (Select one)

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2. Which direction do you prefer for the Coliseum’s future? (Select up to three.)

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3. Which activities would you be most likely to attend or use at the Coliseum? (Select all that apply)

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4. How might you support a renovated Coliseum? (Select all that apply).

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5. Which funding sources would you consider appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

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6. Which statement best reflects your view of Vanderburgh County funding for the Coliseum?

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7. What concerns should decision-makers consider? Please rank the following.

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8. Is there anything else you would like decision-makers to know about the Coliseum’s future? (Optional)

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9. What is your ZIP code?

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Community Survey

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* 1. How familiar are you with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville? (Select one)

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* 2. Which direction do you prefer for the Coliseum’s future? (Select up to three.)

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* 3. Which activities would you be most likely to attend or use at the Coliseum? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How might you support a renovated Coliseum? (Select all that apply).

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* 5. Which funding sources would you consider appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

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* 6. Which statement best reflects your view of Vanderburgh County funding for the Coliseum?

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* 7. What concerns should decision-makers consider? Please rank the following.

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* 8. Is there anything else you would like decision-makers to know about the Coliseum’s future? (Optional)

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* 9. What is your ZIP code?

1. How familiar are you with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville? (Select one)

2. Which direction do you prefer for the Coliseum’s future? (Select up to three.)

3. Which activities would you be most likely to attend or use at the Coliseum? (Select all that apply)

4. How might you support a renovated Coliseum? (Select all that apply).

5. Which funding sources would you consider appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

6. Which statement best reflects your view of Vanderburgh County funding for the Coliseum?

7. What concerns should decision-makers consider? Please rank the following.

8. Is there anything else you would like decision-makers to know about the Coliseum’s future? (Optional)

9. What is your ZIP code?