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Downtown Leesburg Preservation Survey
Tell Us How We're Doing
1.
Please tell us about yourself (check the one that best describes you):
Resident of historic downtown Leesburg.
Business owner in historic downtown Leesburg.
Business owner in gateway/H2 corridors.
Property owner in downtown Leesburg but I don’t live OR work there.
Town resident, not in the historic downtown.
Town business owner, not in historic downtown.
I'm just visiting.
I work in historic downtown Leesburg.
2.
What typically brings you to the historic downtown? (check all that apply)
I’m a history buff and like learning about historic places.
I like to shop local at downtown boutiques.
I like to eat local or have a favorite restaurant in downtown Leesburg.
I patronize a service provider in downtown (hair salon, lawyer, accountant, etc.).
I like looking at the historic architecture.
I prefer walking to driving.
It’s easy to park and enjoy the area for a long time.
I utilize the W&OD trail, Raflo Park, or Georgetown Park.
I come for major events like the Flower & Garden Festival, holiday parades, etc.
Other (please specify)
3.
What do you value most about the Leesburg historic district itself or the historic preservation program in Leesburg?
4.
How can Preservation Division staff better assist you with any matter related to the historic district? In other words, how can we make your experience better?
5.
Are you currently doing any of the following to maintain your historic building on a regular basis? (check all that apply)
Repaint wood siding.
Scrape and paint metal roofing.
Replace broken/missing shingles on my roof.
Remount slipping/broken shutters.
Pressure wash.
Wire brush/scrub masonry (stone or brick) materials.
Patch stucco breakage.
Splice rotten wood elements.
Other (please specify)
6.
Knowing that in-kind repairs do not require approval from preservation staff, are you planning any repair work:
Yes, within the next six months.
Yes, within the next year.
Probably within the next two years.
I don’t own an historic building.
I am not planning on doing any maintenance or repair work any time soon.
Someone else is responsible for the maintenance or repairs on my building.
7.
On a scale of one to five, how comfortable are you completing repairs on your historic building yourself?
1: Teach me everything – I need classes.
2: I know some, but not all things.
3: I’m comfortable with the basics.
4: I’ve done most repairs myself.
5: I’m an expert in repair work and do it all myself!
8.
If the Town offered workshops or classes about historic preservation, which topics are the most interesting for you?
General information about sustainable features like solar panels/geothermal.
A “how to” class on repairing wood windows.
A “how to” class on repairing/maintaining masonry.
A “how to” class on repairing/maintaining historic wood elements other than windows (siding, trim, etc.).
Making your historic building more energy efficient.
Choosing the right paint colors for your building.
A general “history of architecture in Leesburg” class.
Explaining the historic district review process (Board of Architectural Review, Certificates of Appropriateness, etc.).
General information about specific historical events (Women’s history, revolutionary war history, walking tours, etc.).
Other (please specify)
9.
Would you like us to contact you for more information or assistance? If yes, leave your email or phone number below and a member of our preservation division will contact you.
