Downtown Sanford Small Area PlanCommunity Survey

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* 1. How often do you visit Downtown Sanford?

Several times a week or more

Once a week

Once a month

Several times a year

I never go Downtown

If you never go downtown, why not?

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* 2. What are your primary reasons for visiting Downtown? (check all that apply)

Dining out / Bars

Shopping

Government services

Church

Post Office

Music/ Theater/ Art

Farmer's Market

Festivals and events

Recreation / exercise

Visit Depot Park

I work downtown

I live downtown

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your favorite thing about Downtown?

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* 4. Tell us your least favorite thing about Downtown.

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* 5. What would make you want to visit Downtown more often?

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* 6. Are there other destinations you would like to see located in Downtown? (check all that apply)

Active play space

Local history or art museum

Food Hall

Coworking Space

A park / green space

Family friendly entertainment venues

More retail options

Outdoor dining

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How do you travel to Downtown? (check all that apply)

Walk

Bike

Drive

Private Transportation Service or Rideshare

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* 8. How easy or difficult is it for you to park Downtown?

Very easy

Easy

Difficult

Very Difficult

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* 9. What is your experience as a pedestrian in Downtown?

I enjoy walking in Downtown

I am cautious when crossing intersections

I feel unsafe as a pedestrian in Downtown

I have never walked in Downtown

Please tell us any details you would like to share about your experience as a pedestrian in Downtown.

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* 10. The east and west sides of Horner Boulevard in the downtown area have different characteristics. How can these two areas of downtown be better connected?

Improved pedestrian facilities and crosswalks

Visual connections through public art or decorative banners

Complimentary branding and promotions based on the characteristics of each area

I am not sure

Do you have any other ideas?

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* 11. Are there other areas of downtown that need better connectivity?

Pedestrian crossings at the railroads

Vehicular crossings of the railroads

Southwest downtown (near Wall Street area)

Chatham Street south of Wicker Street

Area around the Public Library

Adjacent residential neighborhoods

None that I can think of

Do you know of any areas not listed that need better connectivity?

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* 12. What is your overall perception of Downtown? (select one)

It's great

It's okay

There is not enough to do

It's unsafe

I don't care for downtown

It's unattractive

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* 13. If upper story housing in a renovated downtown building or other new residential opportunities became available downtown, would you consider living in Downtown Sanford in the future?

Yes

Maybe

Please tell us why.

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* 14. Prior to taking this survey, were you aware of these projects planned for Downtown? Click Here to learn more about these projects

Sanford Agricultural Marketplace

S-Line Commuter Rail Study

Sanford Central Green

Depot Renovation

Sanford Micro-Transit Initiative

I was not aware of any of these projects

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* 15. Please share anything else you think the Downtown Small Area Plan should consider over the next 10 years.

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* 16. Please check all that apply:

I live within the City of Sanford

I work within the City of Sanford

I live in Lee County, outside of the City

I live in the Town of Broadway

I live in the Downtown Small Area Plan Study Area

I own property in the Downtown Sanford MSD

I own a business in the Downtown Sanford MSD

None of the above

If you selected none of the above, where do you live and/or how are you connected to Downtown?

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* 17. Please indicate your age:

Under 18

18-24

25- 35

36 - 50

51 - 65

Over 65

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* 18. Please select your gender

Female

Male

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. What is your ethnic background? Select all that apply

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White/ Caucasian

Native American

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 20. If you would like to stay informed about the Downtown Small Area Plan, please provide your email address:

Email Address:

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Small Area Plan Study Boundary

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* 1. How often do you visit Downtown Sanford?

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* 2. What are your primary reasons for visiting Downtown? (check all that apply)

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* 3. What is your favorite thing about Downtown?

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* 4. Tell us your least favorite thing about Downtown.

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* 5. What would make you want to visit Downtown more often?

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* 6. Are there other destinations you would like to see located in Downtown? (check all that apply)

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* 7. How do you travel to Downtown? (check all that apply)

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* 8. How easy or difficult is it for you to park Downtown?

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* 9. What is your experience as a pedestrian in Downtown?

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* 10. The east and west sides of Horner Boulevard in the downtown area have different characteristics. How can these two areas of downtown be better connected?

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* 11. Are there other areas of downtown that need better connectivity?

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* 12. What is your overall perception of Downtown? (select one)

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* 13. If upper story housing in a renovated downtown building or other new residential opportunities became available downtown, would you consider living in Downtown Sanford in the future?

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* 14. Prior to taking this survey, were you aware of these projects planned for Downtown? Click Here to learn more about these projects

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* 15. Please share anything else you think the Downtown Small Area Plan should consider over the next 10 years.

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* 16. Please check all that apply:

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* 17. Please indicate your age:

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* 18. Please select your gender

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* 19. What is your ethnic background? Select all that apply

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* 20. If you would like to stay informed about the Downtown Small Area Plan, please provide your email address: