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PUBLIC SURVEY TAKEAWAYS

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF DOWNTOWN?

Downtown needs a greater quantity and quality of activity , particularly for the non-student population Developing housing for full-time, non- student residents , especially professionals, is a priority

36 %

50 %

48 %

MICRO- BREWERIES

LOCAL RETAIL BUSINESSES

RESTAURANTS

Need to address access issues , particularly around parking availability and traffic

WHAT ARE DOWNTOWN’S GREATEST CHALLENGES?

OFFICE + CO-WORKING SPACE 66% said its Downtown space is not being utilized or there is not enough space and it is preventing job growth HOUSING 55% said Downtown does not have enough housing options for non-student residents, and more should be built DENSITY 55% said new housing Downtown should be built to a greater density (3-4 stories), either generally or in select locations

PARKING AVAILABILITY

Community and natural assets are the most highly valued aspects of Town’s character

48%

TRAFFIC

38%

Majority perception is of a small Downtown, but there is room for discussion of wider boundaries

COST OF HOUSING

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28%

NOTE: Respondents could select ore than one option. Percentages total more than 100.