Introduction

Renew Australia created this survey as part of a scoping study on commercial property vacancies and activation strategies in the High Street to Toorak Road section of the Chapel Street precinct.

This survey is focused on collecting feedback from creatives, start-ups, social enterprises and entrepreneurs about their practice, and the types of potential projects they would run, should a Renew-type project proceed.

Renew Australia works with property managers, owners and agents to activate vacant space with creative enterprises on a rent free or low rent 30-day rolling licence. A Renew Australia project provides space for new and creative enterprises to trial an idea with minimal overheads in otherwise vacant space. This process not only provides visible creative space, it encourages and displays a new form of use in traditional main-streets and precincts that encourages community engagement and activity.

Should you have any questions in regard to this survey please contact Renew Australia via email and our staff will be happy to discuss the survey further with you.

Please note, the results of this survey will be shared with Council and included in our final scoping study report.

Email: susannah@renewaustralia.org
Website: www.renewaustralia.org

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.

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* 1. When did you last visit the Chapel Street main street precinct?

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* 2. What do you consider the unique features of the main street precinct or community? (This may include aspects not currently recognised.)

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* 3. How would you describe your creative practice

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* 4. What best describes you?

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* 5. Should a Renew-type project proceed, are you interested in taking part?

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* 6. If you would be interested in participating as a creative business, what type of property would best suit your needs?

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* 7. Does your practice or idea require Council permits?

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* 8. In 100 words or less, please tell us a bit about your idea. Include your space requirements (e.g. retail space, window for display) and how long you would intend to activate it.

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* 9. How has Covid (and relevant restrictions) changed your creative practice or capacity?

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* 10. Is there any other business or artist with a similar product or business model to you in the area?

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* 11. Please tell us how your work/product or idea is different to what is already available or offered

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* 12. How quickly could you move into a space should a project proceed?

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* 13. How quickly could you set up the space and open?

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* 14. One key Renew project outcome is activation of an otherwise vacant space and increase in foot traffic in the local area. How often would you use your space? Please select all relevant options.

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* 15. Renew participants are encouraged to engage with the wider community. Would your proposal/idea include any of the following?

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* 16. What is your residential postcode?

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* 17. Would you like to be kept informed of the project?

If yes, please provide your email address in the comment field below.

Please note we will NOT provide your contact details to third parties, however we may retain the information to contact you again in the future.

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