Stoughton Train Depot Reuse Survey

How could this property best serve the community?

We need your participation!

The Town of Stoughton acquired the historic Train Depot Property from the MBTA in 2019. The property has been vacant for over 10 years.

The Stoughton Office of Economic Development is studying how reuse of the property could best serve the community. Your input is a key part of the process. This survey is targeted to Stoughton residents and stakeholders. Please take a few moments to respond. Survey results will be used to assist in project planning and preparation of grant applications as appropriate. THANK YOU!

NOTE: There is a separate survey targeted to cultural space users. See the address provided at the end of this survey to respond.

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1. Please check ALL of the items below that apply to you.

Resident of Stoughton

Business Owner in Stoughton Center

Commercial Property Owner in Stoughton Center

Other (please specify)

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2. The Town Select Board recently voted to seek funding for renovating and repurposing the Depot as a community facility. How would you rank the importance of the following community space functions for a potential repurposed Depot?

	Not important	Slightly Important	Moderately Important	Important	Very Important
Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits	Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits Not important	Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits Slightly Important	Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits Moderately Important	Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits Important	Provides space for arts and culture performances and exhibits Very Important
Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building	Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building Not important	Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building Slightly Important	Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building Moderately Important	Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building Important	Offers space to hold community/public cultural events and meetings at the building Very Important
Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc)	Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc) Not important	Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc) Slightly Important	Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc) Moderately Important	Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc) Important	Offers space to hold private events (parties, weddings, meetings, etc) Very Important
Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours	Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours Not important	Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours Slightly Important	Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours Moderately Important	Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours Important	Open to commuters for shelter during peak commuting hours Very Important

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3. If the Depot is repurposed as a multi-use community facility, what types of activities would you like to see take place there?

Art Displays featuring Local Artists

Music Concerts

Community Theater/Performances

Lecture Series

Festivals, Beer Garden

Family Movie Nights

Holiday Gatherings

Comedians

School Performances

Municipal Meetings

Drama/Arts Classes for Children

Other (please specify)

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4. Please rate the priority you think should be placed on the following objectives when considering new uses in Stoughton Center such as the reuse of the Train Depot?

	Not a Priority	Low Priority	Medium Priority	High Priority	Essential
Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination.	Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination. Not a Priority	Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination. Low Priority	Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination. Medium Priority	Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination. High Priority	Enhance development of Stoughton Center as a dining, entertainment and recreation destination. Essential
Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center	Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center Not a Priority	Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center Low Priority	Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center Medium Priority	Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center High Priority	Generate significant amount of users likely to patronize other businesses in the Center Essential
Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center	Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center Not a Priority	Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center Low Priority	Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center Medium Priority	Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center High Priority	Increase the variety and selection of arts and culture activities available in Stoughton Center Essential
Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center	Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center Not a Priority	Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center Low Priority	Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center Medium Priority	Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center High Priority	Increase social gathering spaces in Stoughton Center Essential
Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends	Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends Not a Priority	Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends Low Priority	Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends Medium Priority	Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends High Priority	Use that would be active most days and on nights and weekends Essential
Use that would generate revenue for the Town	Use that would generate revenue for the Town Not a Priority	Use that would generate revenue for the Town Low Priority	Use that would generate revenue for the Town Medium Priority	Use that would generate revenue for the Town High Priority	Use that would generate revenue for the Town Essential
Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.)	Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.) Not a Priority	Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.) Low Priority	Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.) Medium Priority	Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.) High Priority	Contain a use that would allow continued public access to the train station building (The type of public access will be explored further in a later question.) Essential

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5. Are there other objectives you feel are important in considering the new uses in Stoughton Center and the reuse of the property?

Other Priority:

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6. How do you feel about the following potential uses for the Depot property, in addition to community space, or as an alternative if sufficient funding cannot be secured?

	Strongly oppose	Somewhat oppose	Neutral	Somewhat Favor	Strongly Favor
Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment)	Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment) Strongly oppose	Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment) Somewhat oppose	Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment) Neutral	Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment) Somewhat Favor	Restaurant Use (eating/drinking establishment) Strongly Favor
Retail Space	Retail Space Strongly oppose	Retail Space Somewhat oppose	Retail Space Neutral	Retail Space Somewhat Favor	Retail Space Strongly Favor
Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc)	Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc) Strongly oppose	Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc) Somewhat oppose	Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc) Neutral	Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc) Somewhat Favor	Private Professional Office Space (medical, legal, etc) Strongly Favor
Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses)	Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses) Strongly oppose	Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses) Somewhat oppose	Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses) Neutral	Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses) Somewhat Favor	Business incubator (public/nonprofit collaborative workspace, aimed at growing new businesses) Strongly Favor
Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc)	Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc) Strongly oppose	Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc) Somewhat oppose	Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc) Neutral	Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc) Somewhat Favor	Museum/Educational Use (exhibits, instruction, etc) Strongly Favor
Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.)	Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.) Strongly oppose	Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.) Somewhat oppose	Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.) Neutral	Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.) Somewhat Favor	Community Facility that could be used for multiple activities (performances, events, meetings, etc.) Strongly Favor
Combination of Some of the Above	Combination of Some of the Above Strongly oppose	Combination of Some of the Above Somewhat oppose	Combination of Some of the Above Neutral	Combination of Some of the Above Somewhat Favor	Combination of Some of the Above Strongly Favor

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7. Do you have suggestions for any other uses for the property that should be considered?

Other Suggested Use 1:

Other Suggested Use 2:

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8. Have you rented space for a private party, meeting or other event in the last 12 months?

Yes

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9. If the depot building was available to rent for private events, do you think you would use it in the next 3 years?

Yes

Maybe

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10. If you would like to learn more about this project and the Stoughton Office of Economic Development, please provide your e-mail address.

Email Address

Cultural Space User Survey: There is a separate survey for representatives of arts and culture or other entities that would potentially be interested in holding events, performances, classes, exhibits, etc. at the Depot, if space was available for such uses. If this applies to you, please respond to the survey available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/culturespace

THANK YOU for Participating!

Sponsored by Stoughton Office of Economic Development

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1. Please check ALL of the items below that apply to you.

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2. The Town Select Board recently voted to seek funding for renovating and repurposing the Depot as a community facility. How would you rank the importance of the following community space functions for a potential repurposed Depot?

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3. If the Depot is repurposed as a multi-use community facility, what types of activities would you like to see take place there?

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4. Please rate the priority you think should be placed on the following objectives when considering new uses in Stoughton Center such as the reuse of the Train Depot?

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5. Are there other objectives you feel are important in considering the new uses in Stoughton Center and the reuse of the property?

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6. How do you feel about the following potential uses for the Depot property, in addition to community space, or as an alternative if sufficient funding cannot be secured?

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7. Do you have suggestions for any other uses for the property that should be considered?

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8. Have you rented space for a private party, meeting or other event in the last 12 months?

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9. If the depot building was available to rent for private events, do you think you would use it in the next 3 years?

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10. If you would like to learn more about this project and the Stoughton Office of Economic Development, please provide your e-mail address.

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