Yonge + St Clair 5-Year Strategic Plan Public Survey

This comprehensive survey of 25 questions will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Once you have completed the survey you will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Buca Cucina Gift Cards. All multiple choice questions are mandatory

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* 1. What are the first 3 digits of your postal code? (e.g. M4C)
This information will not be used to contact you

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-49

50-64

65+

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* 3. What is your gender identity?

Woman

Man

Prefer not to say

Other (description optional)

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* 4. How did you find this survey?

Yonge + St. Clair BIA Newsletter

Yonge + St. Clair BIA Website

Promotional material at a local business

Promotional material at an event in Yonge + St. Clair e.g. Glisten/Tunnel of Glam, DesignTO, Gingerbread Festival

Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin)

From a friend, family member or coworker

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How do you usually discover exciting new events in Toronto?
Please select all that apply

Word of Mouth

Flyers and Posters on the Street (e.g. sidewalk poles)

Instagram

Facebook

X (Formerly known as Twitter)

TikTok

YouTube

Email newsletters (e.g. my local BIA or MP's newsletter)

Online News Sources (e.g. BlogTO)

Magazines (e.g. Toronto Life)

Newspapers (e.g. Toronto Star)

Local Bulletin Boards (e.g. at schools, library or community centre)

Corporate Bulletin Boards/Apps (e.g. office bulletin board, Y+SC app)

I do not like to attend Toronto events

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which statement best describes your relationship to Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

I live nearby

I work nearby

I used to live and/or work near Yonge + St. Clair

My partner, family or friend(s) lives or works in Yonge + St. Clair

My children or grandchildren attend a local school (e.g. Deer Park, York, Brown, Cottingham, Linden)

I visit Yonge + St. Clair often to shop and/or socialize (once a week or more)

I visit Yonge + St. Clair sometimes to shop and/or socialize (once a month or more)

I visit Yonge + St. Clair rarely to shop and/or socialize (less than once a month)

I have been to Yonge + St. Clair a few times

I am not familiar with Yonge + St. Clair

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How do you usually get to and from Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

Transit (Subway, Streetcar, Bus)

Personal car

Taxi/Uber/Lyft or similar rideshare service

Bike, E-bike or scooter

Walk

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you live near Yonge + St. Clair, when did you move to your neighbourhood?

I grew up nearby

More than 15 years ago

5-15 years ago

2-4 years ago

Within the last year

I do not live near Yonge + St. Clair

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Generally speaking, what days and times are you most often at Yonge + St. Clair? (e.g. weekends from 10am to 2pm, weekdays after 7pm, Tuesdays between 9am and 5pm)

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* 10. Generally speaking, what days and times would you be most likely to attend an event at Yonge + St. Clair? (e.g. weekends from 10am to 2pm, weekdays after 7pm, Tuesdays between 9am and 5pm)

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* 11. Which of these activities do you often participate in at Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

Going to work or doing work at a cafe

Going to school/taking my child or grandchild to school

Shopping

Dining

Grabbing a coffee/tea on my way somewhere else

Going out for a walk/jog/run

Using a public space (park, green space, benches etc.)

Nightlife

Going to the gym

Visiting a hair salon, nail salon or similar cosmetic professional service

Visiting a doctor, massage therapist, dentist or similar health and wellness professional service

Attending a special event

I have never visited Yonge + St. Clair

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How would you rate your familiarity with the purpose and projects of the Yonge + St. Clair BIA between the years of 2018 - 2023?

This is my first time hearing about the Yonge + St. Clair BIA

Somewhat Familiar

Familiar

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* 13. Over the past few years (2018-2023) which of the following aspects would you say have been the most relevant and/or important factors to you for interacting with Yonge + St. Clair (living, working, shopping, socializing etc.)
Please select all that apply

Ability to age in place

Accessibility

Arts and Culture, including public art

Atmosphere

Cleanliness and Cleaning

Demographics of the area

Events + Special Events

Family and Friends nearby

Parks and Green Spaces

Proximity to key services (E.g. doctor, dentist, gym)

Housing Prices and/or Availability

Local Architecture

Night Life

Parking availability / Cost

Population Density

Social Support for At-Risk Populations

Proximity to Major Highways

Investing in Public Infrastructure Improvements or Street Beautification

Public Transit

Quality and Variety of Retail Stores

Restaurants + Cafes

Safety

Sense of Community

Walkability

(Optional) Please name any other factors that were not included above

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* 14. Based on what you expect of a BIA, how relevant has the Yonge + St. Clair BIA been in facilitating and aiding the aspects of Yonge + St. Clair mentioned in the previous question?

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* 15. On a scale of 1-10, please rate how much these factors would affect your likeliness of spending time in Yonge + St. Clair: 1 being not at all important and 10 being most important.

	How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues?
Physical Road Conditions	Physical Road Conditions How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Sidewalk conditions (e.g. cracks in sidewalk, uneven surfaces)	Sidewalk conditions (e.g. cracks in sidewalk, uneven surfaces) How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Traffic	Traffic How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Parking Availability	Parking Availability How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Physical Accessibility	Physical Accessibility How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Street Lighting	Street Lighting How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Benches or Public Furniture	Benches or Public Furniture How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Bike Racks	Bike Racks How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Public Art / Murals	Public Art / Murals How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Neighbourhood Cleanliness / Vandalism and Graffiti	Neighbourhood Cleanliness / Vandalism and Graffiti How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Plants and Tree Planters	Plants and Tree Planters How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu
Bike Lanes	Bike Lanes How important do you rate these public infrastructure issues? menu

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Which of these kinds of events would you be interested in attending in Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that you would be interested in attending

Street Festival

Food Events

Music / Jazz Events

Art Events

Family-Themed Events

Late Evening Events (e.g. 8pm-11pm)

Craft Beer and/or Wine Tasting Events

Pop-Up Markets

In-store Events

Public Contests or Giveaways

Neighbourhood Tours

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 17. How would you rate the social media content from the Yonge + St. Clair BIA from 2018 - 2023?

Poor

Okay

Good

Great

I don't use social media

I was not previously aware that the Yonge + St. Clair BIA had any social media accounts

Do you have any comments about the Yonge + St. Clair BIA's social media? (Optional)

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* 18. Using just one sentence, how would you describe the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood to someone that has never visited?

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* 19. Which of these statements about Yonge + St. Clair do you consider accurate?
Please select all that apply

Yonge + St. Clair is a hidden-gem neighbourhood in Toronto

There are exciting changes happening in Yonge + St. Clair, it's a place worth keeping an eye on

Yonge + St. Clair has a rich history that many people in Toronto don't know about

Yonge + St. Clair is iconic and culturally important to Toronto

Yonge + St. Clair has a strong sense of community

Yonge + St. Clair embodies a lot of what is missing from other Toronto neighbourhoods

I would love to live in Yonge + St. Clair in the future

Yonge + St. Clair is a safe and family-friendly neighbourhood

Yonge + St. Clair has everything a vibrant neighbourhood needs

I am excited for the future of Yonge + St. Clair

None of these statements feel accurate to me

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* 20. What do you think are some underutilized strengths of the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood?

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* 21. What do you think will be the biggest challenge facing Yonge + St. Clair in the next 5 years?

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* 22. If you had unlimited resources, name three things you would do within the next 5 years to make Yonge + St. Clair the ideal place to work, live and visit:

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* 23. OPTIONAL: Please enter your email address if you would like to be entered in our giveaway to win 1 of 3 $100 Buca Cucina Gift Cards

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* 24. Any additional comments, concerns, or notes for the Yonge + St. Clair BIA?

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Yonge + St Clair 5-Year Strategic Plan Public Survey

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* 1. What are the first 3 digits of your postal code? (e.g. M4C) This information will not be used to contact you

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your gender identity?

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* 4. How did you find this survey?

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* 5. How do you usually discover exciting new events in Toronto? Please select all that apply

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* 6. Which statement best describes your relationship to Yonge + St. Clair? Please select all that apply

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* 7. How do you usually get to and from Yonge + St. Clair?Please select all that apply

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* 8. If you live near Yonge + St. Clair, when did you move to your neighbourhood?

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* 9. Generally speaking, what days and times are you most often at Yonge + St. Clair? (e.g. weekends from 10am to 2pm, weekdays after 7pm, Tuesdays between 9am and 5pm)

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* 10. Generally speaking, what days and times would you be most likely to attend an event at Yonge + St. Clair? (e.g. weekends from 10am to 2pm, weekdays after 7pm, Tuesdays between 9am and 5pm)

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* 11. Which of these activities do you often participate in at Yonge + St. Clair? Please select all that apply

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* 12. How would you rate your familiarity with the purpose and projects of the Yonge + St. Clair BIA between the years of 2018 - 2023?

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* 13. Over the past few years (2018-2023) which of the following aspects would you say have been the most relevant and/or important factors to you for interacting with Yonge + St. Clair (living, working, shopping, socializing etc.) Please select all that apply

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* 14. Based on what you expect of a BIA, how relevant has the Yonge + St. Clair BIA been in facilitating and aiding the aspects of Yonge + St. Clair mentioned in the previous question?

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* 15. On a scale of 1-10, please rate how much these factors would affect your likeliness of spending time in Yonge + St. Clair: 1 being not at all important and 10 being most important.

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* 16. Which of these kinds of events would you be interested in attending in Yonge + St. Clair?Please select all that you would be interested in attending

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* 17. How would you rate the social media content from the Yonge + St. Clair BIA from 2018 - 2023?

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* 18. Using just one sentence, how would you describe the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood to someone that has never visited?

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* 19. Which of these statements about Yonge + St. Clair do you consider accurate?Please select all that apply

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* 20. What do you think are some underutilized strengths of the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood?

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* 21. What do you think will be the biggest challenge facing Yonge + St. Clair in the next 5 years?

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* 22. If you had unlimited resources, name three things you would do within the next 5 years to make Yonge + St. Clair the ideal place to work, live and visit:

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* 23. OPTIONAL: Please enter your email address if you would like to be entered in our giveaway to win 1 of 3 $100 Buca Cucina Gift Cards

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* 24. Any additional comments, concerns, or notes for the Yonge + St. Clair BIA?

* 1. What are the first 3 digits of your postal code? (e.g. M4C)
This information will not be used to contact you

* 5. How do you usually discover exciting new events in Toronto?
Please select all that apply

* 6. Which statement best describes your relationship to Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

* 7. How do you usually get to and from Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

* 11. Which of these activities do you often participate in at Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that apply

* 13. Over the past few years (2018-2023) which of the following aspects would you say have been the most relevant and/or important factors to you for interacting with Yonge + St. Clair (living, working, shopping, socializing etc.)
Please select all that apply

* 16. Which of these kinds of events would you be interested in attending in Yonge + St. Clair?
Please select all that you would be interested in attending

* 19. Which of these statements about Yonge + St. Clair do you consider accurate?
Please select all that apply