Indian Orchard Prioritization Survey - English
1.
What is your relationship to Indian Orchard? (check all that apply)
I live in Indian Orchard
I work in Indian Orchard
I grew up in Indian Orchard
I don't live or work here, but I care about the neighborhood
Other (please specify)
2.
How long have you lived in Indian Orchard?
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 Indian Orchard neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Improve the Myrtle Street Park including a pavilion for picnics and exercise equipment
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop a new park at Indian Leap including a riverwalk/bike trail to Indian Leap
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Improve access to lakes and ponds in the neighborhood, especially reopening Lake Lorraine State Park
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop a walking path around Dimmock Pond through Hubbard Park
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Park clean up and maintenance, including installing water fountains, waste receptacles, picnic tables, improved signage, and restrooms
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 Indian Orchard 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 through sidewalk improvements, addition of bike lanes where feasible, and improved signage
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Fix broken street lights
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Install a ValleyBike bikeshare station near Myrtle Park
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Work with the PVTA to install benches and shelters at bus stops where needed, to make it easier and more appealing to take the bus
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 Indian Orchard neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop a youth center at the former fire station
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Work with the school department to re-open the JFK pool and make it available to the public when feasible
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Support for community celebrations
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Support for public art and street murals
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 and economic development investments should be prioritized in the Indian Orchard neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Restart/expand the community garden in Goodwin Park or other appropriate location
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop a year-round farmer’s market
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Recruit a full-line grocery store to the neighborhood
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Encourage economic development on Main Street
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
More support for startup businesses
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Work with city staff to recruit family-friendly businesses such as a café/deli and more sit-down restaurants
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Other food and economic development investments (please specify)
7.
Which other investments should be prioritized in the Indian Orchard neighborhood?
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Develop new affordable housing in the neighborhood focusing on age-restricted and senior housing
High Priority
Somewhat of a Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority at All
Not Sure
Support existing homeowners with maintenance and rehabilitation funding
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 buildings and on street where feasible
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?