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Cazenovia Downtown Revitalization Initiative Survey 2025

The Village of Cazenovia is presently developing an application for the NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant program. The purpose of this survey is to ensure that the revitalization strategy is community-driven, inclusive, and aligned with local needs and priorities. By incorporating a broad range of perspectives, this survey will help generate innovative, place-based ideas, ultimately strengthening the competitiveness and impact of our application. Thank you for your input!

For purposes of this survey, downtown Cazenovia is defined by the boundary in red on the map below.
1.How often do you visit downtown Cazenovia?
2.What are your primary reasons for visiting downtown Cazenovia? (Select all that apply)
3.How would you rate the overall vibrancy of downtown Cazenovia?
Very vibrant
Somewhat vibrant
Neutral
Needs improvement
Not vibrant at all
4.How would you rate general maintenance and cleanliness when visiting downtown?
Very clean/well maintained
Somewhat clean/well maintained
Neutral
Needs improvement
Not clean/well maintained
5.What times of day do you typically visit downtown? (Select all that apply)
6.What do you think are the strengths of downtown Cazenovia?
7.What are the biggest challenges or weaknesses you see in downtown Cazenovia?
Priority Areas for Investment
8.Rate the importance of the following areas for improvement or addition in downtown Cazenovia? (i.e. "not important" means improvements or additions are not needed)
Not Important
Slightly Important
Neutral
Important
Very Important
Streetscape and sidewalks
Building/facade improvements
Historic preservation
Support for small businesses
New restaurants and shops
Parking availability
Arts, culture and event spaces
Sustainability/green infrastructure
Downtown housing options
Youth and family amenities
Project Ideas from the Community
9.What specific projects or improvements would you like to see in downtown Cazenovia?
10.Do you have ideas for events, businesses, or services that are missing downtown?
11.Are there barriers that prevent you or others from visiting downtown more often? (Examples: accessibility, parking, affordability, limited offerings)
Community Engagement & Vision
12.Ten years from now, what would you like downtown Cazenovia to look and feel like?
13.What would make you feel more connected or invested in downtown Cazenovia?
Final Input
14.Do you have any additional comments, concerns, or ideas for improving downtown Cazenovia?
Demographics (Optional)
15.What is your age group?
16.How long have you lived in the Cazenovia area?
17.Do you live within the Village of Cazenovia boundaries?
18.What is your primary relationship to downtown Cazenovia?
19.What is your household income range? (Optional)