Plan Mechanicsville Community Survey

The City of Danville is engaging the community to create a vision for the historic Mechanicsville neighborhood in the River District. This process is called Plan Mechanicsville. Mechanicsville, outlined in the map below, has a nationally recognized historic district with significant ties to the Civil Rights movement and the city's history of building, manufacturing and processing of various products. Plan Mechanicsville aims to revitalize the area, building upon the success of the River District and other economic development efforts in the Danville region. This plan will combine professional expertise with community input to produce a clear vision and direction to enhance Mechanicsville and continue the progress of the River District.

Please share your thoughts and ideas in this survey. YOUR input is essential to creating a vision for Mechanicsville that is inspiring and forward-looking, and also firmly rooted in its history and culture.

To learn more, visit www.OurMechanicsville.com.

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Plan Mechanicsville Study Area Boundary

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* 1. How familiar are you with Mechanicsville?

Very familiar (e.g., live, own property, work, go to church there or close by)

Somewhat familiar (e.g., pass by there, I know where it is)

I am not familiar Mechanicsville (e.g., never heard of it, never been to that part of the River District)

Feel free to tell us more about your ties to Mechanicsville

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* 2. How often do you visit Mechanicsville?

Several times a week or more

Once a week

Once a month

A couple times a year

I never visit

If you never visit, why not?

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* 3. How often do you visit downtown / the River District?

Several times a week or more

Once a week

Once a month

A couple times a year

I never visit

If you never visit, why not?

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

I live there

I work there

Faith-based (e.g. church)

Government services

I play there (e.g., shopping, entertainment, food and beverage)

Recreation (e.g., trails, parks and open space)

Daily needs (banking, personal services, etc)

I don't go there

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are your primary reasons for visiting downtown / the River District? (check all that apply)

I live there

I work there

Faith-based (e.g. church)

Government services

I play there (e.g., shopping, entertainment, food and beverage)

Recreation (e.g., trails, parks and open space)

Daily needs (banking, personal services, etc)

I don't go there

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are your overall impressions of Mechanicsville (select one)

It's great

It's fine I guess

It could use some help

I don't know; not sure

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* 7. Are you familiar with the history of Mechanicsville (select one)

Yes. I know lots about the area and its place in the Civil Rights movement.

Somewhat. I know there are old buildings and Civil Rights events happened there, but that's about it.

Not really. I just see some old buildings.

Not at all. I had no idea.

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* 8. Which of the following would you like to see more of in Mechanicsville? (check all that apply)

Kid-friendly activities

History and culture offerings

Places to work

Recreation / park / green space

Family friendly entertainment

Food and beverage options

Retail / shopping

Places to live

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If new housing (either in renovated buildings or in new buildings) was developed in Mechanicsville, would you consider living there in the future?

Yes

Maybe

Please tell us why:

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* 10. Would you support development of moderately or affordably priced housing in Mechanicsville?

Yes

Maybe

Please tell us why:

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* 11. Do you think improvements in Mechanicsville are important for the success of the River District, Riverfront Park and other destinations nearby?

Yes

Maybe

Please tell us why:

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* 12. Which potential improvements in Mechanicsville are most important to you? (Please rank)

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* 13. What is your experience as a pedestrian in Mechanicsville?

I enjoy walking in Mechanicsville

I am cautious when crossing intersections

I feel unsafe as a pedestrian in Mechanicsville

I have never walked in Mechanicsville

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

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* 14. What potential pedestrian improvements in Mechanicsville are most important? (Please rank)

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* 15. Please list any specific locations in Mechanicsville that you feel are unsafe for pedestrians. (e.g., crossing Ridge Street near Poplar Street, along Memorial Drive near Union Street)

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* 16. What would make you want to visit Mechanicsville more often?

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* 17. Please share anything else you think the Plan Mechanicsville should consider over the next 10 years.

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* 18. Please check all that apply:

I live in the City of Danville

I work in the City of Danville

I live in Pittsylvania County

I work in Pittsylvania County

I live in the Mechanicsville neighborhood

I work in the Mechanicsville neighborhood

I own a property in the Mechanicsville neighborhood

None of the above

If you selected "None of the above," where do you live?

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* 19. Please indicate your age:

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-50

51-65

Over 65

Plan Mechanicsville Community Survey

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Plan Mechanicsville Study Area Boundary

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* 1. How familiar are you with Mechanicsville?

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* 2. How often do you visit Mechanicsville?

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* 3. How often do you visit downtown / the River District?

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

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* 5. What are your primary reasons for visiting downtown / the River District? (check all that apply)

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* 6. What are your overall impressions of Mechanicsville (select one)

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* 7. Are you familiar with the history of Mechanicsville (select one)

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* 8. Which of the following would you like to see more of in Mechanicsville? (check all that apply)

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* 9. If new housing (either in renovated buildings or in new buildings) was developed in Mechanicsville, would you consider living there in the future?

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* 10. Would you support development of moderately or affordably priced housing in Mechanicsville?

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* 11. Do you think improvements in Mechanicsville are important for the success of the River District, Riverfront Park and other destinations nearby?

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* 12. Which potential improvements in Mechanicsville are most important to you? (Please rank)

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* 13. What is your experience as a pedestrian in Mechanicsville?

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* 14. What potential pedestrian improvements in Mechanicsville are most important? (Please rank)

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* 15. Please list any specific locations in Mechanicsville that you feel are unsafe for pedestrians. (e.g., crossing Ridge Street near Poplar Street, along Memorial Drive near Union Street)

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* 16. What would make you want to visit Mechanicsville more often?

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* 17. Please share anything else you think the Plan Mechanicsville should consider over the next 10 years.

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* 18. Please check all that apply:

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* 19. Please indicate your age:

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