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Moving Archer Forward: Community Survey

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD), in partnership with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), is conducting a corridor study of Archer Avenue between Halsted Street and Cicero Avenue on the Southwest Side. The Moving Archer Forward study will evaluate land use, zoning and development opportunities, with a focus on access to transit and equitable transit-oriented development opportunities near the CTA Orange Line.

Input gathered through this survey will be used to inform the planning process. For more info, visit Chicago.gov/Archer
1.What do you like most about Archer Avenue today?
2.How do you travel on Archer Avenue today? (select all that apply)
3.In an ideal scenario, what would be your preferred way to travel on Archer Avenue?
4.What keeps you from using your preferred way to travel on Archer Avenue? (example responses: safety, cost, convenience, lack of options)
5.What are the biggest challenges for Archer Avenue today? (select three)(Required.)
6.What makes walking or spending time in public spaces on Archer Avenue feel safe and welcoming? (If relevant, tell us the location you’re referring to)
7.What makes walking or spending time in public spaces on Archer Avenue feel unsafe or uninviting? (If relevant, tell us the location you’re referring to.)
8.What are your top three priorities on Archer Avenue?(Required.)
9.What types of businesses or establishments would you like to see more of on Archer Avenue? (select three)(Required.)
10.What types of housing would you like to see more of on Archer Avenue? (select two)(Required.)
11.What’s one idea or big dream you have for the future of Archer Avenue?
Thank you for sharing your responses! Your input is valuable and will shape the outcome of this study. Survey results will be shared at forthcoming public meetings and on the project website at Chicago.gov/Archer. Additional comments can be shared via email to dpd@cityofchicago.org.

The project team would like to learn more about you. The remainder of this survey is optional.
12.How do you connect to the Archer Avenue area?
13.What is your age group?
14.What neighborhood do you live in?
15.Would you like to receive updates about this planning process?
16.If yes, please provide your email address.
17.May the planning team contact you with follow-up questions about your input?