Braeval Street Studios: Community Survey (Pre-Consultation)

Hello, we’re exploring the future of Braeval Street Studios, in Roath, a space with the potential to support creativity, collaboration, and community life.

This short survey will help us understand local needs, priorities, and ideas before our community consultation event next week.

Your responses will directly inform the Braeval Street Studios Feasibility Study, led by Pam and supported by Sequoia and Architects, Nissan Richards (you will meet both teams on the day).

It takes less than 5 minutes to complete — even if you can’t make it to the consultation event we would love to hear your thoughts.

Thank you so much for your time.

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* 1. How would you describe your connection to Braeval Street Studios or the Roath community? (Select all that apply)

I’m part of a local community group or organisation

I’m an artist or creative practitioner

I live in the local area

I work in the area

I’ve used or visited Braeval Street Studios before

I’m just interested in the future of local creative spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What do you think Braeval Street Studios could offer to the local community or creative sector? For example, types of activities, workshops, events, or shared spaces.

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* 3. In your view, what are the biggest needs or gaps for creative people and communities in Roath? (please choose your top three)

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Opportunities to collaborate or network	Opportunities to collaborate or network 1	Opportunities to collaborate or network 2	Opportunities to collaborate or network 3
Affordable studio or workspace	Affordable studio or workspace 1	Affordable studio or workspace 2	Affordable studio or workspace 3
Places for exhibitions or performances	Places for exhibitions or performances 1	Places for exhibitions or performances 2	Places for exhibitions or performances 3
Access to equipment or shared resources	Access to equipment or shared resources 1	Access to equipment or shared resources 2	Access to equipment or shared resources 3
Opportunities for learning, mentoring or skills development	Opportunities for learning, mentoring or skills development 1	Opportunities for learning, mentoring or skills development 2	Opportunities for learning, mentoring or skills development 3
Community access to creative activity	Community access to creative activity 1	Community access to creative activity 2	Community access to creative activity 3
Better connection between artists and residents	Better connection between artists and residents 1	Better connection between artists and residents 2	Better connection between artists and residents 3
Quiet /green /outdoor spaces to be together	Quiet /green /outdoor spaces to be together 1	Quiet /green /outdoor spaces to be together 2	Quiet /green /outdoor spaces to be together 3

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What principles or values should guide the future of Braeval Street Studios? (please choose your top three)

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Community inclusion and accessibility	Community inclusion and accessibility 1	Community inclusion and accessibility 2	Community inclusion and accessibility 2
Creativity and innovation	Creativity and innovation 1	Creativity and innovation 2	Creativity and innovation 2
Environmental sustainability	Environmental sustainability 1	Environmental sustainability 2	Environmental sustainability 2
Local partnerships and collaboration	Local partnerships and collaboration 1	Local partnerships and collaboration 2	Local partnerships and collaboration 2
Financial sustainability	Financial sustainability 1	Financial sustainability 2	Financial sustainability 2
Supporting young and emerging creatives	Supporting young and emerging creatives 1	Supporting young and emerging creatives 2	Supporting young and emerging creatives 2
Preserving the building’s character and history	Preserving the building’s character and history 1	Preserving the building’s character and history 2	Preserving the building’s character and history 2

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* 5. What would success look like for you in three years’ time?

Imagine it’s 2030 — what would make you feel proud of what the new creative community space has become? Who is in it, what is its function in the community? What resources does it offer?

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* 6. How often would you or your organisation use a space like Braeval Street Studios?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Occasionally / for special events

I’m unlikely to use it directly

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* 7. What kinds of activities would you most likely use the building for? (Select all that apply)

Rehearsal, performance or exhibition

Creative making or studio work

Workshops or classes

Meetings or co-working

Community gatherings or events

Storage or technical workspace

Kitchen or social space

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you currently have access to suitable space for your creative or community work?

Yes — I have regular access

Partly — but it doesn’t fully meet my needs

No — I struggle to find affordable or suitable space

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* 9. What types of spaces or facilities would be most valuable in Braeval Street Studios? please choose your top five)

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Shared / flexible workspaces	Shared / flexible workspaces 1	Shared / flexible workspaces 2	Shared / flexible workspaces 3	Shared / flexible workspaces 4	Shared / flexible workspaces 5
Private studios or workshops	Private studios or workshops 1	Private studios or workshops 2	Private studios or workshops 3	Private studios or workshops 4	Private studios or workshops 5
Rehearsal or performance space	Rehearsal or performance space 1	Rehearsal or performance space 2	Rehearsal or performance space 3	Rehearsal or performance space 4	Rehearsal or performance space 5
Gallery or exhibition space	Gallery or exhibition space 1	Gallery or exhibition space 2	Gallery or exhibition space 3	Gallery or exhibition space 4	Gallery or exhibition space 5
Meeting or training room	Meeting or training room 1	Meeting or training room 2	Meeting or training room 3	Meeting or training room 4	Meeting or training room 5
Storage or equipment hire area	Storage or equipment hire area 1	Storage or equipment hire area 2	Storage or equipment hire area 3	Storage or equipment hire area 4	Storage or equipment hire area 5
Kitchenette / café / social area	Kitchenette / café / social area 1	Kitchenette / café / social area 2	Kitchenette / café / social area 3	Kitchenette / café / social area 4	Kitchenette / café / social area 5
Outdoor courtyard or gathering space	Outdoor courtyard or gathering space 1	Outdoor courtyard or gathering space 2	Outdoor courtyard or gathering space 3	Outdoor courtyard or gathering space 4	Outdoor courtyard or gathering space 5
Digital production suite (photo/video/sound)	Digital production suite (photo/video/sound) 1	Digital production suite (photo/video/sound) 2	Digital production suite (photo/video/sound) 3	Digital production suite (photo/video/sound) 4	Digital production suite (photo/video/sound) 5
Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access)	Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access) 1	Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access) 2	Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access) 3	Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access) 4	Accessible facilities (lift, toilets, step-free access) 5
Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting)	Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting) 1	Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting) 2	Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting) 3	Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting) 4	Green / sustainable features (energy efficiency, natural light, planting) 5
Other (please specify)	Other (please specify) 1	Other (please specify) 2	Other (please specify) 3	Other (please specify) 4	Other (please specify) 5

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* 10. Are there any facilities or design features you consider essential? e.g. natural light, soundproofing, ventilation, parking, accessibility, secure access.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Your input will help shape a sustainable and creative future for Braeval Street Studios and the Roath community.

We hope to see you at our upcoming consultation event on 21 October — details will be shared soon.

Braeval Street Studios: Community Survey (Pre-Consultation)

Question Title

* 1. How would you describe your connection to Braeval Street Studios or the Roath community? (Select all that apply)

Question Title

* 2. What do you think Braeval Street Studios could offer to the local community or creative sector? For example, types of activities, workshops, events, or shared spaces.

Question Title

* 3. In your view, what are the biggest needs or gaps for creative people and communities in Roath? (please choose your top three)

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* 4. What principles or values should guide the future of Braeval Street Studios? (please choose your top three)

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* 5. What would success look like for you in three years’ time?Imagine it’s 2030 — what would make you feel proud of what the new creative community space has become? Who is in it, what is its function in the community? What resources does it offer?

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* 6. How often would you or your organisation use a space like Braeval Street Studios?

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* 7. What kinds of activities would you most likely use the building for? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. Do you currently have access to suitable space for your creative or community work?

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* 9. What types of spaces or facilities would be most valuable in Braeval Street Studios? please choose your top five)

Question Title

* 10. Are there any facilities or design features you consider essential? e.g. natural light, soundproofing, ventilation, parking, accessibility, secure access.

* 5. What would success look like for you in three years’ time?

Imagine it’s 2030 — what would make you feel proud of what the new creative community space has become? Who is in it, what is its function in the community? What resources does it offer?