East Riverwalk Community Survey

We want your input!

City leaders and the Kankakee Riverfront Society want to learn more about your understanding of - and your expectations for the East Riverwalk. The East Riverwalk is the temporary name for the one-acre, public riverfront improvement planned for the southeast corner of Schuyler Avenue and East River Street in downtown Kankakee. The East Riverwalk will be the first public segment of The Currents of Kankakee, the new riverfront district first described in the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan.

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* 1. How familiar are you with:

	not at all familiar	somewhat familiar	familiar	very familiar
Downtown Kankakee?	Downtown Kankakee? not at all familiar	Downtown Kankakee? somewhat familiar	Downtown Kankakee? familiar	Downtown Kankakee? very familiar
Downtown Kankakee River or riverfront?	Downtown Kankakee River or riverfront? not at all familiar	Downtown Kankakee River or riverfront? somewhat familiar	Downtown Kankakee River or riverfront? familiar	Downtown Kankakee River or riverfront? very familiar
the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan?	the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan? not at all familiar	the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan? somewhat familiar	the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan? familiar	the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan? very familiar
the location for the proposed East Riverwalk?	the location for the proposed East Riverwalk? not at all familiar	the location for the proposed East Riverwalk? somewhat familiar	the location for the proposed East Riverwalk? familiar	the location for the proposed East Riverwalk? very familiar

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* 2. How important is advancement of the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan to the city’s future?

not at all important

not very important

unsure

somewhat important

very important

Please tell us why you chose your answer.

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* 3. How satisfied are you today with these aspects of the downtown riverfront?

	poor	below average	average	above average	excellent
Public parking	Public parking poor	Public parking below average	Public parking average	Public parking above average	Public parking excellent
Riverbank access	Riverbank access poor	Riverbank access below average	Riverbank access average	Riverbank access above average	Riverbank access excellent
River (water) ingress and egress	River (water) ingress and egress poor	River (water) ingress and egress below average	River (water) ingress and egress average	River (water) ingress and egress above average	River (water) ingress and egress excellent
Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities	Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities poor	Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities below average	Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities average	Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities above average	Kayaking, canoeing and other in-water activities excellent
Fishing accommodations	Fishing accommodations poor	Fishing accommodations below average	Fishing accommodations average	Fishing accommodations above average	Fishing accommodations excellent
Cycling/Walking/Running	Cycling/Walking/Running poor	Cycling/Walking/Running below average	Cycling/Walking/Running average	Cycling/Walking/Running above average	Cycling/Walking/Running excellent
Connections to regional bicycle trails	Connections to regional bicycle trails poor	Connections to regional bicycle trails below average	Connections to regional bicycle trails average	Connections to regional bicycle trails above average	Connections to regional bicycle trails excellent
Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods	Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods poor	Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods below average	Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods average	Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods above average	Connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods excellent
Eating/drinking	Eating/drinking poor	Eating/drinking below average	Eating/drinking average	Eating/drinking above average	Eating/drinking excellent
Overall attractiveness	Overall attractiveness poor	Overall attractiveness below average	Overall attractiveness average	Overall attractiveness above average	Overall attractiveness excellent
View to/from the river	View to/from the river poor	View to/from the river below average	View to/from the river average	View to/from the river above average	View to/from the river excellent
Lighting levels after sunset	Lighting levels after sunset poor	Lighting levels after sunset below average	Lighting levels after sunset average	Lighting levels after sunset above average	Lighting levels after sunset excellent
Personal safety, security, and comfort	Personal safety, security, and comfort poor	Personal safety, security, and comfort below average	Personal safety, security, and comfort average	Personal safety, security, and comfort above average	Personal safety, security, and comfort excellent

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* 4. How do people outside of the community perceive the downtown riverfront, today?

very undesirable

somewhat undesirable

unsure

somewhat desirable

desirable

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* 5. Choose up to 4 words that best describe the personality of the downtown Kankakee Riverfront today.

unfriendly

friendly

old-fashioned

hip/cool

peaceful

energetic

withdrawn

engaging

unpleasant

welcoming

relaxed

active

forgettable

memorable

other (please add one word not listed above)

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* 6. Choose up to 4 words that best describe your expectation for the personality of the East Riverwalk in 2025.

unfriendly

friendly

old-fashioned

hip/cool

peaceful

energetic

withdrawn

engaging

unpleasant

welcoming

relaxed

active

forgettable

memorable

other (please add one word not listed above)

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* 7. In question 6, why did you select those 4 word to describe the personality of the East Riverwalk of the future?

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* 8. Thinking about your experience with downtown riverfronts in other cities, choose up to 4 attributes that made your experience memorable.

convenient public parking

convenient access to the riverbank

convenient access to/from the water

excellent in-water activities such as kayaking, boat rentals, etc

excellent fishing accommodations

excellent cycling trail, walking/running, and/or facilities

excellent connections to regional bicycle trails

excellent connections to downtown businesses, offices and neighborhoods

proximity to nearby eating and drinking establishments

overall attractiveness

overall view to/from the river

excellent light levels after sunset

feeling safe, secure, and comfortable

other (describe at least one attribute not listed above)

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* 9. East Riverwalk is the temporary name for the first segment of the public riverfront known as The Currents of Kankakee. When complete, how should its permanent name be determined?

It should not be named

It should be named after a generous riverfront donor

It should be named after a noteworthy person

It should be named after a noteworthy event

It should be named based on its history

Please tell us why you chose your answer.

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* 10. In what ZIP code is your employment located? (enter 5 digit code; 12345, for example)

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* 11. In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5 digit ZIP code; 12345, for example)

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* 12. Choose the answer that best describes your household.

I live alone

We are a household of 2 adults and no children

We are a household of 3 or more adults over 18 years old

We are a household with pre-school or school-age children living at home

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Choose the answer that best describes your age.

Under 18

18 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75+

East Riverwalk Community Survey

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* 1. How familiar are you with:

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* 2. How important is advancement of the 2018 Kankakee Riverfront Master Plan to the city’s future?

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* 3. How satisfied are you today with these aspects of the downtown riverfront?

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* 4. How do people outside of the community perceive the downtown riverfront, today?

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* 5. Choose up to 4 words that best describe the personality of the downtown Kankakee Riverfront today.

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* 6. Choose up to 4 words that best describe your expectation for the personality of the East Riverwalk in 2025.

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* 7. In question 6, why did you select those 4 word to describe the personality of the East Riverwalk of the future?

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* 8. Thinking about your experience with downtown riverfronts in other cities, choose up to 4 attributes that made your experience memorable.

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* 9. East Riverwalk is the temporary name for the first segment of the public riverfront known as The Currents of Kankakee. When complete, how should its permanent name be determined?

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* 10. In what ZIP code is your employment located? (enter 5 digit code; 12345, for example)

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* 11. In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5 digit ZIP code; 12345, for example)

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* 12. Choose the answer that best describes your household.

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* 13. Choose the answer that best describes your age.

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* 14. OPTIONAL: Please share other comments about the proposed East Riverwalk

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* 15. OPTIONAL: Please share your email address so we may stay in contact with you.