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Downtown Area Safety Benchmarking

The District is committed to keeping Downtown Columbia welcoming, vibrant, and safe for everyone who lives, works, and visits here. As we prepare to expand safety and hospitality services through our Downtown Safety Ambassador program in partnership with the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri, we are gathering input from our community to better understand current experiences and priorities. This short survey will help establish a clear baseline for safety downtown and guide thoughtful, responsible investment of District resources in the years ahead. Your feedback is an important part of shaping a downtown that continues to feel safe, active, and inviting for all.
1.What is your age range?
2.What is your gender?
3.What best describes you?
4.How safe do you currently feel downtown during the day?(Required.)
5.What makes you feel this way?
6.How safe do you currently feel downtown at night?(Required.)
7.What makes you feel this way?
8.How safe do you currently feel in parking garages downtown?(Required.)
9.Compared to one year ago, safety downtown feels:
10.What types of safety programs would you like to see implemented in the downtown area? Select all that apply.(Required.)
11.How important is the presence of security cameras in enhancing safety in the downtown area?(Required.)
12.Would you support the introduction of more pedestrian-only zones to improve safety?(Required.)
13.What additional measures would you like to see to enhance safety? Select all that apply.(Required.)
14.Rate your overall satisfaction with the current safety measures in the downtown area.(Required.)
15.How frequently do you visit the downtown area?(Required.)
16.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding safety improvements in the downtown area.