Central Station 2018 Post Project Evaluation Survey

From July through the end of October, the Central Station block has been enhanced through an effort led by the St. Paul Downtown Alliance (SPDA) and the Knight Foundation in partnership with the City of St. Paul and Metro Transit, produced by The Musicant Group.

During that time:
- A new plaza was expanded by 4x
- A new active play area, ping pong table, and seating was added
- A book and game cart was introduced
- 4-5 events a week, from concerts to free coffee conversations were produced
- A full-time Community Manager cared for the site during each weekday

The Downtown Alliance and its collaborators seek to expand the impact of this initiative and others like it in the years to come. And with that, we want to hear from you about how the space impacted you, what worked, what could be improved, and what could be expanded in years to come.

Thank you for your time and insights!

St. Paul Downtown Alliance
Knight Foundation
The Musicant Group

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* 1. What of the following do you currently do in Downtown St. Paul? Please mark all that apply:

Resident

Employee of a business located in downtown

Own or manage a business located in downtown

Ride transit (bus or light rail)

Attend special events

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many times did you visit the Pop-up Plaza this year?

Never

1-3 times

3-10 times

10+ times

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* 3. Had you visited the site in the last year prior to the Pop-up Plaza was created this summer?

Yes

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* 4. Please rate the following programs, 5 being "greatly enjoyed," 1 being "strongly disliked", or NA if you were unaware of the program.

	1 (strongly disliked)	2	3	4	5 (greatly enjoyed)	NA
Concerts (outside)	Concerts (outside) 1 (strongly disliked)	Concerts (outside) 2	Concerts (outside) 3	Concerts (outside) 4	Concerts (outside) 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Concerts (outside) NA
Concerts (in the skyway)	Concerts (in the skyway) 1 (strongly disliked)	Concerts (in the skyway) 2	Concerts (in the skyway) 3	Concerts (in the skyway) 4	Concerts (in the skyway) 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Concerts (in the skyway) NA
Coffee and Conversation	Coffee and Conversation 1 (strongly disliked)	Coffee and Conversation 2	Coffee and Conversation 3	Coffee and Conversation 4	Coffee and Conversation 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Coffee and Conversation NA
Food trucks	Food trucks 1 (strongly disliked)	Food trucks 2	Food trucks 3	Food trucks 4	Food trucks 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Food trucks NA
Social Jam Sessions	Social Jam Sessions 1 (strongly disliked)	Social Jam Sessions 2	Social Jam Sessions 3	Social Jam Sessions 4	Social Jam Sessions 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Social Jam Sessions NA
Youth Snack and Play	Youth Snack and Play 1 (strongly disliked)	Youth Snack and Play 2	Youth Snack and Play 3	Youth Snack and Play 4	Youth Snack and Play 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Youth Snack and Play NA
Library pop-ups	Library pop-ups 1 (strongly disliked)	Library pop-ups 2	Library pop-ups 3	Library pop-ups 4	Library pop-ups 5 (greatly enjoyed)	Library pop-ups NA

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* 5. How has the Pop-up Plaza at Central Station, its amenities, and programs impacted your:

	Strongly diminished	Diminished	No change	Improved	Strongly improved	N/A
Sense of community	Sense of community Strongly diminished	Sense of community Diminished	Sense of community No change	Sense of community Improved	Sense of community Strongly improved	Sense of community N/A
Social life with co-workers and friends	Social life with co-workers and friends Strongly diminished	Social life with co-workers and friends Diminished	Social life with co-workers and friends No change	Social life with co-workers and friends Improved	Social life with co-workers and friends Strongly improved	Social life with co-workers and friends N/A
Happiness	Happiness Strongly diminished	Happiness Diminished	Happiness No change	Happiness Improved	Happiness Strongly improved	Happiness N/A
Pride in living and/or working Downtown	Pride in living and/or working Downtown Strongly diminished	Pride in living and/or working Downtown Diminished	Pride in living and/or working Downtown No change	Pride in living and/or working Downtown Improved	Pride in living and/or working Downtown Strongly improved	Pride in living and/or working Downtown N/A
Engagement at your place of work	Engagement at your place of work Strongly diminished	Engagement at your place of work Diminished	Engagement at your place of work No change	Engagement at your place of work Improved	Engagement at your place of work Strongly improved	Engagement at your place of work N/A
Feeling of safety in Downtown	Feeling of safety in Downtown Strongly diminished	Feeling of safety in Downtown Diminished	Feeling of safety in Downtown No change	Feeling of safety in Downtown Improved	Feeling of safety in Downtown Strongly improved	Feeling of safety in Downtown N/A
Overall experience in Downtown	Overall experience in Downtown Strongly diminished	Overall experience in Downtown Diminished	Overall experience in Downtown No change	Overall experience in Downtown Improved	Overall experience in Downtown Strongly improved	Overall experience in Downtown N/A

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* 6. During the month of October, the activities and amenities moved into the skyway at 5th and Cedar during inclement weather. How did these enhancements impact your:

	Strongly diminished	Diminished	No change	Improved	Strongly improved	N/A
Happiness	Happiness Strongly diminished	Happiness Diminished	Happiness No change	Happiness Improved	Happiness Strongly improved	Happiness N/A
Feeling of safety in the skyway	Feeling of safety in the skyway Strongly diminished	Feeling of safety in the skyway Diminished	Feeling of safety in the skyway No change	Feeling of safety in the skyway Improved	Feeling of safety in the skyway Strongly improved	Feeling of safety in the skyway N/A
Overall experience in skyway	Overall experience in skyway Strongly diminished	Overall experience in skyway Diminished	Overall experience in skyway No change	Overall experience in skyway Improved	Overall experience in skyway Strongly improved	Overall experience in skyway N/A

Anything you'd like to share about your skyway experience?

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* 7. Have you told people you know who live or work outside of the your building about Central Station's activities and programs in the pop-up plaza or skyway?

Yes

If yes, what did you say?

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* 8. We're always looking for new ways to enhance the experience of those working, living and visiting Downtown St. Paul. Please rate your interest in the following programs/features, 5 being "Absolutely add this!" and 1 being, "Do not add this."

	1 (Do not add)	2	3	4	5 (Please add this!)
Outdoor dining options	Outdoor dining options 1 (Do not add)	Outdoor dining options 2	Outdoor dining options 3	Outdoor dining options 4	Outdoor dining options 5 (Please add this!)
Outdoor performances	Outdoor performances 1 (Do not add)	Outdoor performances 2	Outdoor performances 3	Outdoor performances 4	Outdoor performances 5 (Please add this!)
Craft and food markets	Craft and food markets 1 (Do not add)	Craft and food markets 2	Craft and food markets 3	Craft and food markets 4	Craft and food markets 5 (Please add this!)
Outdoor seating areas	Outdoor seating areas 1 (Do not add)	Outdoor seating areas 2	Outdoor seating areas 3	Outdoor seating areas 4	Outdoor seating areas 5 (Please add this!)
Dog park	Dog park 1 (Do not add)	Dog park 2	Dog park 3	Dog park 4	Dog park 5 (Please add this!)
Trees and landscaped areas	Trees and landscaped areas 1 (Do not add)	Trees and landscaped areas 2	Trees and landscaped areas 3	Trees and landscaped areas 4	Trees and landscaped areas 5 (Please add this!)
Outdoor game areas	Outdoor game areas 1 (Do not add)	Outdoor game areas 2	Outdoor game areas 3	Outdoor game areas 4	Outdoor game areas 5 (Please add this!)
Skyway activities and performances	Skyway activities and performances 1 (Do not add)	Skyway activities and performances 2	Skyway activities and performances 3	Skyway activities and performances 4	Skyway activities and performances 5 (Please add this!)
Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors	Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors 1 (Do not add)	Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors 2	Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors 3	Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors 4	Ambassadors to greet and guide visitors 5 (Please add this!)
Enhanced cleaning of the public realm	Enhanced cleaning of the public realm 1 (Do not add)	Enhanced cleaning of the public realm 2	Enhanced cleaning of the public realm 3	Enhanced cleaning of the public realm 4	Enhanced cleaning of the public realm 5 (Please add this!)

What else would you like to see added?

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* 9. Central Station had a full time onsite Community Manager (in a bright orange SPDA shirt) who ensured the space was clean, safe, welcoming, and active. Did you interact with him over the last 4 months?

Yes

N/A - Not aware this was being done

If yes, what was your experience?

Central Station 2018 Post Project Evaluation Survey

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* 1. What of the following do you currently do in Downtown St. Paul? Please mark all that apply:

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* 2. How many times did you visit the Pop-up Plaza this year?

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* 3. Had you visited the site in the last year prior to the Pop-up Plaza was created this summer?

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* 4. Please rate the following programs, 5 being "greatly enjoyed," 1 being "strongly disliked", or NA if you were unaware of the program.

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* 5. How has the Pop-up Plaza at Central Station, its amenities, and programs impacted your:

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* 6. During the month of October, the activities and amenities moved into the skyway at 5th and Cedar during inclement weather. How did these enhancements impact your:

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* 7. Have you told people you know who live or work outside of the your building about Central Station's activities and programs in the pop-up plaza or skyway?

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* 8. We're always looking for new ways to enhance the experience of those working, living and visiting Downtown St. Paul. Please rate your interest in the following programs/features, 5 being "Absolutely add this!" and 1 being, "Do not add this."

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* 9. Central Station had a full time onsite Community Manager (in a bright orange SPDA shirt) who ensured the space was clean, safe, welcoming, and active. Did you interact with him over the last 4 months?

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* 10. What company do you work for?

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* 11. What is your role within your company?

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* 12. Would you or your organization like to help create, plan, sponsor, or co-host a future event, program, or activity in this space over the next year?

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* 13. Enter your email address to join St. Paul Downtown Alliance's weekly email to learn more about all that is happening in downtown!