Charles Town Now, in partnership with West Virginia Main Street and Place + Main Advisors, is conducting a Market Survey for Downtown Charles Town. This survey is designed to complete a market assessment for the community and a plan for ongoing revitalization.

Learning from Charles Town residents, businesses and visitors is critical to this process and to the overall success of the plan. Thank you for taking 10-15 minutes to complete this survey. Your input will remain confidential.

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* 1. What is your home residence zip code?

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* 2. Please check the box that best describes your relationship to Charles Town.

ABOUT DOWNTOWN CHARLES TOWN

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* 3. I think Downtown Charles Town...

  Strongly Disagree},{ Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Offers a variety of shopping options
Offers a variety of dining options
Offers a variety of entertainment options
Offers a variety of events and festivals
Is a great place to live
Has a variety of quality housing options nearby
Is where I prefer to do my shopping
Is a great place to operate a business
Is attractive to visitors from out of town
Is family friendly
Is pet friendly

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* 4. Downtown Environment: Please rate the character of Downtown Charles Town on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being excellent

  1 (Very Poor) 2 3 4 5 (Excellent)
Quality of retail
Variety of retail
Quality of dining
Variety of restaurants
Convenient hours of business
Customer service
Prices
Location as an employment center
Options for living (residential)
Amount of parking
Convenience of parking
Traffic circulation
Walkability
Bike friendliness
Safety
Upkeep of buildings
Preservation of historic buildings
Activities and events
Overall attractiveness
Amount of green space
Amount of public gathering places

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* 5. Name your three favorite places in Downtown Charles Town. These can be businesses, parks, public spaces, institutions, etc.

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* 6. What types of businesses and services are needed in Downtown Charles Town? Please check all that apply.

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* 7. If you checked selected "Restaurant" above, what type of restaurant(s) do you think downtown needs? (Check all that apply)

CHARLES TOWN CURRENT CHARACTER

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* 8. Perceptions: Please indicate your agreement with the following statements (select from strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree or disagree, agree, strongly agree for each)

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree or disagree Agree Strongly agree
Is known in the region
Is known in West Virginia
Is a great place to live
Is a great place for visitors
Has a unique history and heritage
Has unique outdoor and recreational activities
Has great opportunities for shopping
Has great opportunities for dining
Has great community events and activities

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* 9. Please give three words or phrases that you feel best describe the character and personality of Charles Town.

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* 10. What specific places (destinations, businesses, etc) within Charles Town would you recommend to a person visiting the City for the first time?

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* 11. What do you feel is the biggest misconception about Charles Town?

COMMUNICATING CHARLES TOWN'S OPPORTUNITIES

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* 12. How do you hear about activities, businesses and events in Charles Town? (Check all that apply)

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* 13. What are ways that you feel the character of Charles Town can be better communicated to you? Please explain.

THANK YOU!

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* 14. Name / Email address (optional)

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