Events + Meetings

With input from community stakeholders, the Central Market Community Benefit District (CBD) was created in 2006 by local property owners, who voted to assess themselves additional property taxes to fund improvements to the district.

Thank you for filling out this brief survey and helping the CBD focus on the needs, wants, and concerns of those who know the area best.

 

For questions 1-4, please choose one response that best describes you:
1) Age:	under 18 19-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 and over Decline to State
2) Gender:	male female Decline to State
3) Ethnic Identification:	African American Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Caucasian Latino (of any race) Native American Decline to State
4) Connection to the District:	Employee Resident Business Owner Program/Service Client Shopper Local Visitor Tourist Decline to State
5) Residential Zip Code:
6) Did you already know about the Central Market CBD? Yes No
7) How did you hear about the CBD? Please mark all that apply
Word of Mouth Poster/Signage Television Newspaper Notice from the City
8) What do you consider positive aspects of the area covered by the District? Please mark all that apply
Convenience/Proximity/Accessibility Mass Transit Connections Reasonable Eating Options Affordable Rent Theaters/Culture/Entertainment Historic Architecture Urban Feel
9) What would encourage you to spend more time in the District? "1"= most important / "5" = least important
More Eating Establishments 1 2 3 4 5 Street Improvements & Amenities 1 2 3 4 5 More Plants and Flowers 1 2 3 4 5 More Affordable Housing 1 2 3 4 5 Businesses with Later Hours 1 2 3 4 5 More Special Events and Programs 1 2 3 4 5 More Services for Employees in the Area (dry cleaning, shoe repair) 1 2 3 4 5
10) Which of these would make you feel safer in the District? "1" = the most important / "5" = least important
Better Lighting 1 2 3 4 5 More Police Foot Patrols 1 2 3 4 5 Improved Cleanliness of the Area 1 2 3 4 5 Video Cameras to Deter Crime 1 2 3 4 5 Decreased Anti-social Behavior 1 2 3 4 5 Reduced Incidents of Aggressive Panhandling 1 2 3 4 5 Reduced Drug Dealing and Drug Related Criminal Activity 1 2 3 4 5 Uniformed "Ambassadors" to Provide Information to Pedestrians 1 2 3 4 5 More Social Workers to Reach Out to People in Need of Services, Shelter, or Counseling 1 2 3 4 5 Activating Empty Store Fronts with Art Work/ Displays/ Information 1 2 3 4 5
11) Quality of Life Issues: Please rank 1-8 using each number once; "1" = most important / "8" = least important
Litter Graffiti Urine/Feces Dirty Sidewalks Unclean Street Furniture Overflowing Newspaper Racks Overloaded Trash Bins Broken Street Amenities
Anti-Social Behavior Morning rush hour 7-9am Mid day 12-1pm Evening rush hour 5-7pm Night 9pm Saturday Mid-day Assault Aggressive Panhandling Vandalism Alcohol Disturbing the peace Narcotics Prostitution Theft/Robbery Gambling Arson
List all the places in the district where you feel safe
List all the places in the district where you feel unsafe
List places in the district that are well-maintained
List places in the district that are not well-maintained
Is there a typical trip or path you take in/through the district? If so, please describe it.