Public Street Plaza Community Survey 2022

Thank you for your interest in the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) emerging Public Street Plaza program, where PBOT and community partners are working together to repurpose streets for public space for business and community uses.

In 2022, PBOT will once again collaborate to create street plazas and gathering spaces throughout the city. Street Plazas are places for people to gather, socialize, and celebrate, creating more places for community and neighbor interactions.

At the same time, PBOT is working to establish a long-term Public Street Plaza program. As PBOT works on what a long-term, permanent Public Street Plaza program looks like, we’d like to hear from the community about what worked from the previous pilot seasons and what you would like to see in long-term, post COVID program.

Here are 3 examples of 2021 Public Street Plazas:

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The Montavilla Plaza, located on SE 79th Ave north of SE Stark Street, was open in summer 2021 and provided a public space for all to enjoy. Hosted by the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA), the plaza featured music throughout the summer (shown in photo below).

<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The Montavilla Plaza, located on SE 79th Ave north of SE Stark Street, was open in summer 2021 and provided a public space for all to enjoy. Hosted by the <a href="https://metba.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Montavilla East Tabor Business Association</a> (METBA), the plaza featured music throughout the summer (shown in photo below).</em></span>

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The North Park Blocks Plaza, supported by Prosper Portland, at NW Park Avenue near NW Flanders Street hosted events in 2021 such as My People's Market (shown in photo below), the Vanport Mosaic Festival, and weekend Rose City Rollers Stake Mobile events.

<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The North Park Blocks Plaza, supported by <a href="https://prosperportland.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prosper Portland</a>, at NW Park Avenue near NW Flanders Street hosted events in 2021 such as <a href="https://www.mypeoplesmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My People's Market</a> (shown in photo below), the <a href="https://www.vanportmosaic.org/festival2021-schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanport Mosaic Festival</a>, and weekend <a href="https://www.merctickets.com/112024753/skatemobile-pbot--prosper-portland-event-pop-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rose City Rollers Stake Mobile</a> events.</em></span>

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The Pride Plaza at SW 12th Ave and Harvey Milk Street has been open since summer 2021 and is an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood gathering space with street art, public seating, communities activities, such as bicycle riding, and expanded space for businesses into the street (shown in photo below).

<em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Pride Plaza at SW 12th Ave and Harvey Milk Street has been open since summer 2021 and is an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood gathering space with street art, public seating, communities activities, such as bicycle riding, and expanded space for businesses into the street (shown in photo below).</span></em>

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* 1. Did you visit a temporary Public Street Plaza in 2021?

Yes

If yes, which plaza(s)?

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* 2. What activities would you like to see in Public Street Plazas? (Check all that apply)

Music performances

Art performances/shows

Food vending (such as food trucks)

Children's activities

Games (such as giant Jenga or chess)

Cultural events

Pop up markets

Outdoor dining

Adjacent business uses

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What amenities would make a Public Street Plaza attractive to you? (Check all that apply)

Movable seating

Fixed (not movable) seating

Restrooms

Shade structures

Trash cans

Water fountains

Bikeshare (Biketown)

Bike racks

Phone charging stations

Wi-fi hotspots

Public art

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What areas would you like to see Public Street Plazas built? (Examples include a Business District or a neighborhood)

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* 5. Is there a specific location you want us to consider for a Public Street Plaza?

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* 6. What concerns, if any, do you have about Public Street Plazas?

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* 7. How far would you be willing to travel to visit a Public Street Plaza?

Less than 2 miles

2 to 5 miles

5 to 10 miles

More than 10 miles

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* 8. How would you most likely get to a Public Street Plaza? (Check all that apply)

Walk

Bike

Public transit (bus, MAX, streetcar)

Drive

Uber or Taxi

E-scooter or BIKETOWN (bike share)

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* 9. What existing public plazas (in the US or abroad) should we know about and look to for inspiration?

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* 10. What else should we be thinking about as we develop this program?

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* 11. As we continue to develop this program, would you like to receive updates about PBOT’s Public Street Plazas?

No thanks

Yes, please add my email:

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* 12. Public Records Disclosure Clause:

The information you are providing on this form is available to the public through a public records request. Please do not include confidential or sensitive information.

Voluntary Demographic Form Clause:

Completion of this section is not required and is therefore completely voluntary. Portland is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and uses provided demographic information to help ensure that services reach a broad cross section of community. State and federal law prohibit use of this information to discriminate against you.

I have read the above explanation of how voluntary demographic information will be used. I agree and consent to sharing my voluntary demographic information.

Yes

No (if no, do not fill out questions)

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* 13. How much confidence do you have that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is doing the right thing for the people of Portland?

A lot of confidence

Some confidence

Little confidence

No confidence

Not at all sure

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* 14. How much confidence do you have that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is doing the right thing for the future of Portland?

A lot of confidence

Some confidence

Little confidence

No confidence

Not at all sure

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* 15. In general, how would you rate the job the Portland Bureau of Transportation/PBOT is doing?

Very good

Somewhat good

Somewhat poor

Very poor

Don't know enough to give them a rating

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* 16. Race and Ethnicity:

Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Please select ALL that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Latinx or Hispanic

Middle Eastern/North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White

Not listed above, please describe (optional)

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* 17. American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Affiliation:

Are you an enrolled member, and/or a descendant, of a Federal or State recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Village/Corporation? Mark and describe all that applies.

Enrolled Member. Tribal Affiliation(s):

Descendent. Tribal Affiliation(s):

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* 18. Language:

Language(s) spoken or signed at home:

American Sign Language

Cantonese

Chuukese

English

Mandarin

Nepali

Romanian

Russian

Somali

Spanish

Ukrainian

Vietnamese

Other:

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* 19. Disabilities:

Do you identify with having or living with a disability?

Yes

I prefer not to disclose

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* 20. If yes, please describe the nature of your disability. Select ALL that apply:

Mobility or other physical disabilities

Visual

Hearing

Intellectual, Developmental, Cognitive

Speech or Communication

Mental Health

Invisible

I prefer not to disclose

Not listed above, please describe:

Thank you for taking this survey! For more information on the Public Street Plaza program, please visit the website.

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The Montavilla Plaza, located on SE 79th Ave north of SE Stark Street, was open in summer 2021 and provided a public space for all to enjoy. Hosted by the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA), the plaza featured music throughout the summer (shown in photo below).

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The North Park Blocks Plaza, supported by Prosper Portland, at NW Park Avenue near NW Flanders Street hosted events in 2021 such as My People's Market (shown in photo below), the Vanport Mosaic Festival, and weekend Rose City Rollers Stake Mobile events.

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The Pride Plaza at SW 12th Ave and Harvey Milk Street has been open since summer 2021 and is an LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood gathering space with street art, public seating, communities activities, such as bicycle riding, and expanded space for businesses into the street (shown in photo below).

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* 1. Did you visit a temporary Public Street Plaza in 2021?

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* 2. What activities would you like to see in Public Street Plazas? (Check all that apply)

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* 3. What amenities would make a Public Street Plaza attractive to you? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. What areas would you like to see Public Street Plazas built? (Examples include a Business District or a neighborhood)

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* 5. Is there a specific location you want us to consider for a Public Street Plaza?

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* 6. What concerns, if any, do you have about Public Street Plazas?

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* 7. How far would you be willing to travel to visit a Public Street Plaza?

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* 8. How would you most likely get to a Public Street Plaza? (Check all that apply)

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* 9. What existing public plazas (in the US or abroad) should we know about and look to for inspiration?

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* 10. What else should we be thinking about as we develop this program?

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* 11. As we continue to develop this program, would you like to receive updates about PBOT’s Public Street Plazas?

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* 13. How much confidence do you have that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is doing the right thing for the people of Portland?

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* 14. How much confidence do you have that the Portland Bureau of Transportation is doing the right thing for the future of Portland?

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* 15. In general, how would you rate the job the Portland Bureau of Transportation/PBOT is doing?

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* 16. Race and Ethnicity: Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Please select ALL that apply.

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* 17. American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Affiliation:Are you an enrolled member, and/or a descendant, of a Federal or State recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Village/Corporation? Mark and describe all that applies.

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* 18. Language:Language(s) spoken or signed at home:

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* 19. Disabilities:Do you identify with having or living with a disability?

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* 20. If yes, please describe the nature of your disability. Select ALL that apply:

* 16. Race and Ethnicity:

Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Please select ALL that apply.

* 17. American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Affiliation:

Are you an enrolled member, and/or a descendant, of a Federal or State recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaskan Native Village/Corporation? Mark and describe all that applies.

* 18. Language:

Language(s) spoken or signed at home:

* 19. Disabilities:

Do you identify with having or living with a disability?