Skip to content
Annual Stakeholder Survey, 2022 | Downtown Durham, Inc.
*
1.
What's your relationship with downtown Durham? Check all that apply:
(Required.)
I rent a home in downtown Durham.
I own a home in downtown Durham.
I own residential property in downtown Durham.
I own commercial property in downtown Durham.
I work in downtown Durham.
I own a business in downtown Durham.
I shop and/or dine downtown or visit downtown venues.
*
2.
Approximately how often are you in downtown Durham?
(Required.)
Every day
Once a week or more
Twice a month
Several times a year
Rarely (maybe once a year)
Almost never
*
3.
Do you think the following characteristics of downtown Durham have become better or worse in the past five years?
(Required.)
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Arts and cultural events
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Bike and pedestrian safety
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Business and jobs
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Cleanliness
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Diversity and inclusivity
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
General appearance, including landscaping and beautification efforts
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Housing options
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Parking options
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Restaurants and nightlife
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Retail
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Safety
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
Tourism and visitor activity
Much better
Slightly better
No change
Slightly worse
Much worse
Don't know
*
4.
How would you rate the following services provided by Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI)?
(Required.)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
Clean, Safe and Welcoming
(Ambassadors maintaining sidewalks, assisting residents, welcoming visitors)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
Cultural Vibrancy
(public art, holiday lighting, Streetery, Third Friday and other special events)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
Economic Growth
(merchant and small business support, business attraction and retention)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
Community Engagement
(newsletters, State of Downtown Durham, surveys, speaker series)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
Advocacy
(leadership on issues and policies that impact downtown)
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
*
5.
Overall, how would you grade these DDI services?
(Required.)
A: Services are excellent and have exceeded my expectations
B: Services are good and I am satisfied
C: Services are average, but could use improvement
D: Services are not good and need immediate improvement
F: Services are poor and I am very dissatisfied
N/A: Services don’t impact me enough to answer
*
6.
Which of these is important to you for downtown Durham’s future?
(Required.)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Add more green spaces (e.g., tree canopy, parklets, pet relief areas)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Create a strategy for downtown economic development and advocate for policies that will benefit downtown
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Create more community events, programming and public space activation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Enhance mobility options beyond cars
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Ensure downtown remains diverse
and welcoming to all
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Improve cleanliness and maintenance
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Improve connectivity throughout downtown and adjacent neighborhoods
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Improve safety with a focus on reducing criminal activities
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Improve the parking experience
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Increase services for people experiencing homelessness (e.g. mental health services, housing
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Make public spaces more engaging (e.g., lighting, public art, furniture, music, pop-ups etc.)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Market downtown’s diverse merchant/street level businesses
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Provide assistance and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Recruit new businesses and jobs
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
Reduce/mitigate disruptive behavior
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
Don't know
*
7.
Which of these is your highest priority?
(Required.)
Add more green spaces (e.g., tree canopy, parklets, pet relief areas)
Create a strategy for downtown economic development and advocate for policies that will benefit downtown
Create more community events, programming and public space activation
Enhance mobility options beyond cars
Ensure downtown remains diverse
and welcoming to all
Improve cleanliness and maintenance
Improve connectivity throughout downtown and adjacent neighborhoods
Improve safety with a focus on reducing criminal activities
Improve the parking experience
Increase services for people experiencing homelessness (e.g. mental health services, housing
Make public spaces more engaging (e.g., lighting, public art, furniture, music, pop-ups etc.)
Market downtown’s diverse merchant/street level businesses
Provide assistance and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs
Recruit new businesses and jobs
Reduce/mitigate disruptive behavior
8.
If you could suggest one additional and specific improvement to enhance downtown Durham, not listed above, what would it be?
Current Progress,
0 of 11 answered