Bay Saint Louis Community Survey

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Thank you for participating in this community survey as a part of Bay Saint Louis 2045! Your involvement is helping to shape the future of Bay Saint Louis. The survey is an important follow-up to the Bay Saint Louis 2045 kickoff meeting held on March 22nd.

The survey's purpose is to help refine and focus the results of the initial meetings as we move into the next steps of the process. The survey is 18 questions long and should only take a few moments of your time.

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* 1. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is very low and 10 is very high, how would you rate the quality of life in Bay Saint Louis?

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* 2. In a few words, how would you describe Bay Saint Louis to someone who has never been to the community?

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* 3. At the Bay Saint Louis 2045 community meeting, participants identiﬁed community assets. The top ﬁve assets are listed below. Please rank their importance on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being the most important.

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Festivals and community events	Festivals and community events 1	Festivals and community events 2	Festivals and community events 3	Festivals and community events 4	Festivals and community events 5
Waterfront and beaches	Waterfront and beaches 1	Waterfront and beaches 2	Waterfront and beaches 3	Waterfront and beaches 4	Waterfront and beaches 5
Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street	Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street 1	Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street 2	Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street 3	Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street 4	Old Town Bay St. Louis/Main Street 5
Small-town atmosphere	Small-town atmosphere 1	Small-town atmosphere 2	Small-town atmosphere 3	Small-town atmosphere 4	Small-town atmosphere 5
Hollywood Casino and Resort	Hollywood Casino and Resort 1	Hollywood Casino and Resort 2	Hollywood Casino and Resort 3	Hollywood Casino and Resort 4	Hollywood Casino and Resort 5

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* 4. Is there an asset not listed in the ranking above that you believe to be very important to Bay Saint Louis?

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* 5. At the Bay Saint Louis 2045 community meeting on March 22nd, participants also identified community opportunities for improvement and upgrade. The top five opportunities are listed below. Please rank their importance on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being the most important.

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Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor	Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor 1	Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor 2	Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor 3	Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor 4	Enhanced Highway 90 Corridor 5
Improved parking downtown	Improved parking downtown 1	Improved parking downtown 2	Improved parking downtown 3	Improved parking downtown 4	Improved parking downtown 5
More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL	More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL 1	More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL 2	More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL 3	More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL 4	More pedestrian paths and trails connecting parts of BSL 5
Updated signage and wayfinding	Updated signage and wayfinding 1	Updated signage and wayfinding 2	Updated signage and wayfinding 3	Updated signage and wayfinding 4	Updated signage and wayfinding 5
Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults	Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults 1	Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults 2	Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults 3	Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults 4	Greater variety of businesses and activities for children and adults 5

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* 6. Is there a concern not listed in the ranking above that you believe to be very important to Bay Saint Louis?

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* 7. Communities must manage their futures for the best possible quality of life. Positive aspects must be identified, preserved, and enhanced. Areas of concern can be viewed as opportunities for positive transformation. Below are some tools that are often used in community planning to improve overall community life, business, mobility, health, and safety.

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the most effective, please rank the items in the list below that in your opinion might be most effective in enhancing Bay St. Louis's quality of life.

	1	2	3	4	5
Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas	Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas 1	Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas 2	Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas 3	Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas 4	Updated site and building design standards to ensure the ongoing attractiveness of Bay Saint Louis' entryways and shopping areas 5
Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity	Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity 1	Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity 2	Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity 3	Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity 4	Updated land use codes to ensure quality growth and environmental integrity 5
Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure	Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure 1	Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure 2	Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure 3	Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure 4	Creation of additional bike and pedestrian infrastructure 5
Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character	Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character 1	Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character 2	Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character 3	Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character 4	Preservation of Bay Saint Louis' historic assets and small town character 5
Preservation of existing neighborhoods	Preservation of existing neighborhoods 1	Preservation of existing neighborhoods 2	Preservation of existing neighborhoods 3	Preservation of existing neighborhoods 4	Preservation of existing neighborhoods 5
Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types	Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types 1	Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types 2	Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types 3	Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types 4	Promoting the creation of new neighborhoods with a range of housing choices and types 5

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* 8. What type of lodging or housing do you believe to be needed in Bay Saint Louis? (check all that apply)

Brand name or upscale hotel

Economy hotel

Short term rental such as Airbnb or VRBO

Townhomes or Condominiums

Multiple-family

Mixed-use development with residential, retail and offices

Senior or retirement housing

Single-family detached homes

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do you do most of your routine household shopping for yourself or family in Bay Saint Louis or elsewhere?

In Bay Saint Louis

Elsewhere

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* 10. If you answered "Elsewhere" in the question above, please list the community where you do most of your routine shopping.

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* 11. What type of retail or restaurant business do you believe to be needed in Bay Saint Louis? (check all that apply)

Nightlife

Family-friendly entertainment

Sporting goods

Boutiques and gifts

Fine dining

Family-friendly dining

Fast food

Bar or tavern

Coffee shop

Clothing stores

Supermarket or other grocery (except convienience)

General merchandise

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Do you do any of the following activities on a regular basis (once or twice a week, or more)? Please check all that apply.

Travel by golf cart in my neighborhood or around town

Use the public parks and recreation facilities managed by the City

Use the private neighborhood amenities (pool, golf, tennis, etc)

Bike in or around Bay Saint Louis

Walk or jog in or around Bay Saint Louis

Access the bay or other natural areas around Bay Saint Louis

Other exercise or activity not listed (please specify)

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* 13. What transportation and mobility related improvements are the highest priority to you? (select all that apply).

Better connected street grid

Additional facilities for walking and biking

Safer streets/traffic calming

Higher pavement quality

More efficient traffic signals

Reduced traffic congestion

Enhanced streetscape (street trees, street lights, landscaping)

Enhanced bay access for watercraft

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* 14. Core planning values and themes are under development and will be used to guide the direction of BSL 2045. The core values and themes developed from input thus far are listed below. While each of these is very important, please indicate which, in your opinion, are the most important to the future of Bay Saint Louis by choosing three.

1. Preserving Downtown, the Depot District, waterfront, and historic neighborhoods. These places form the core of BSL identity. Their preservation and enhancement is vital for BSL's future.

2. Expanding mixed-use development beyond Downtown. Waterfront neighborhoods along the Jourdan River and Bay present opportunities for complementary, neighborhood-supportive, mixed-use development.

3. Improving suburban commercial areas for improved user experience and development performance. Quality site and building design, attractive streetscapes, pedestrian functionality, and safety in places like the Highway 90 and Highway 603 corridors are important enhancements for future vitality.

4. Balancing community change from hometown to tourist destination so vital to preserving community life and culture. Facilitating the supply of full-time housing while balancing demand for short-term rentals and second homes is a vital component.

5. Enhancing contemporary community development standards and codes to ensure the preservation of BSL's historic, small-town, and coastal atmosphere. Modernizing development standards and systematic code enforcement are vital elements of BSL’s future.

6. Extending and improving mobility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, with emphasis on connecting BLS’s recreational assets. (Beach, Dunbar, Main Street, Washington) (Ward 5 and 6, Jourdan River Waterfront).

7. Protecting and restoring the ecological integrity of BSL’s natural environmental context for land and water. The healthy ecological functioning of BSL’s natural environment is critical to a healthy community future.

8. Increasing parks and recreation facilities and resources for actively programmed spaces. Improved existing facilities or creation of new facilities will be required to meet increasing demand.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you have any additional comments that you believe would be helpful for planning Bay Saint Louis' future?

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* 16. Do you live inside or outside the city limits of Bay Saint Louis? If you are uncertain, reference the map below for assistance.

Inside city limits as primary residence

Inside city limits but as second home

Outside city limits, in Hancock County

Outside city limits, but not in Hancock County

I'm not sure

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Bay Saint Louis City Boundary

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* 17. We'd like to compare answers by age group. Would you mind telling us how old you are?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 18. Please mark each item below that describes you:

I live in Bay Saint Louis

I live outside Bay Saint Louis but in Hancock County

I have a second home in Bay Saint Louis

I work in Bay Saint Louis

I am a business owner in town

I am a property owner in town.

Other (please specify)

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* 19. This is the last question! If you wouldn't mind, could you tell us just a bit more about yourself? (check all that apply)

Married

Single

Male

Female

Working

Retired

Student

All done! Thank you. Your input will be used to inform the process as the BSL 2045 comprehensive plan advances. Please visit www.BSL2045.com for more information and project updates.