Corner Brook Community Market Feasibility Study: Community Survey

Corner Brook Community Market Feasibility Study

Community Survey
The City of Corner Brook is conducting a feasibility study to explore the possibility of establishing a year-round indoor Community Market in Corner Brook. The community feedback collected from this survey will be essential to informing this study.

The survey will be open until March 30, 2025 and will take about 6 minutes. We appreciate any insights you are willing to share!

*Note that the City is still only exploring this possibility, with valuable input from the public. If the City does move ahead, it is considering a variety of options including the market's location and operating model, which will be better informed by your feedback.
1. If Corner Brook had a year-round indoor Community Market, how often would you expect to visit?

DailySeveral times per weekOnce per weekOnce or twice per month3 or 4 times per yearOnce per year (e.g., Holiday season)Less than once per yearNever
2. How often do you currently visit Corner Brook's farmers' markets, craft markets, and pop-up vendor events (when they are happening)?

Every time one takes placeOnce per month5 or 6 times per year3 or 4 times per yearOnce per year (e.g., Holiday season)Less than once per yearNever
3. What time of year would you be interested in visiting a Community Market? (Please check all that apply)

Christmas Holiday seasonNew Years Eve eventsValentine's DayEasterSummer vacationBack to school (late Summer, early Fall)HalloweenThanksgivingAny time!
4. Are you more likely to visit a Community Market during the work week or weekend?

Work week (Monday to Friday)Weekend (Saturday or Sunday)Equally likely to visit during work week or weekendUnsure or unlikely to visit at all
5. Thinking about the market being potentially busier during Cruise Ship visit days, how would this affect your likelihood of visiting the Community Market that day?

More likely to visit as I enjoy a bustling crowd.It would have no effect.Less likely to visit to avoid the crowd.Unsure
6. What time of day would you be most interested in visiting a Community Market? (Check all that apply)

Morning (8am-11am)Lunch time (11am-2pm)Afternoon (1pm-4pm)Supper time (4pm-7pm)Evening (7pm-9pm)

7. What products would you be most interested in purchasing from a Community Market?

	Less Interested	Interested	Very Interested
Fresh Produce (Fruits, vegetables)
Meat
Eggs, cheese, and other dairy
Coffee and tea
Baked Goods
Preserves and other prepared foods
Fashion & Accessories
Indigenous-made products
Soap, Hygiene, and Beauty Products
Clothing and footwear
Woodcrafts or Metalwork
Pottery, Art and Home Decor
Books & Local Publications
Toys & Hobbies
Flowers/Plants

8. Are there any other types of products you would be interested in purchasing from a Community Market that were not included in the above list? Please add them here:
9. Would you be willing to pay slightly more for products made by locals offered at a community market?

YesNoMaybe
10. Thinking about your current shopping habits, how often do you dine-out?

6 or more times per week3-5 times per week1-2 times per weekTwice per monthOnce per monthLess than once per month

11. What restaurants and services would you be most interested in visiting at a Community Market?

	Less Interested	Interested	Very Interested
Café (Coffee, tea, etc)
Bakery
Take-out foods (e.g., pizza, fast foods, etc)
Full-service restaurant (sit down)
International Foods
Hairdresser, Barber, Salon, and Spa

12. Are there any other types of restaurants or services you would be interested in visiting at a Community Market that were not included in the above list? Please add them here:

13. What community resources would you be most interested in accessing at a Community Market?

	Less Interested	Interested	Very Interested
Public seating area
Public family washroom
Event rental space
Commercial Kitchen
Children's play area
Health & Nutrition Education
Social Services
Public library kiosk

14. Other than those listed in the previous question, are there any other community resources you would be interested in seeing included in a Community Market? If yes, please add them here:

15. What types of community events would you be most interested in attending or hosting at a Community Market?

	Less Interested	Interested	Very Interested
Holiday/Christmas Market
Educational Programming
Civic Holiday Events (e.g. Canada Day)
Cooking Classes
Newcomer & Cultural Festivals
Live Entertainment Event (Music, Comedy)
Family Movie Night
Arts & Crafts Events

16. Other than those listed in the previous question, are there any other community events you would be interested in attending at a Community Market? If yes, please add them here:
17. Are there any places in Corner Brook that already adequately fill some of the possible extra roles of a Community Market? (e.g., community kitchen, event space, etc)
18. For what purposes would you expect to use a Community Market? (Please check all that apply)

Commute pitstop (coffee, snack, or breakfast)Lunch or midday breaks during workdayRenting space for meetings or eventsStudying/school workMeeting friends and familyWork meetingsAttending community eventsWatching live music or performancesBuying a mealBuying items for myself or my homeBuying gifts for othersBuying groceries (e.g., fruits/veggies, dairy, meat, etc)
19. Thinking about how you may find information about a Community Market, what media sources do you most frequently use to get information about shops, services, and community events? (Please check all that apply)

Word of mouthPhysical posters (on power polls, bulletin boards, etc)RadioNewspaper or Community Info Flyer (printed)Newspaper or Community Info Flyer (online)InstagramFacebookOther social media sourcesI don't pay attention to any forms of mediaOther (please add other options in the next question)
20. Other than those listed above, are there other media sources you frequently use to get information about shops, services, and community events? If yes, please add them here:
21. Which of the following locations within the City of Corner Brook would you consider visiting if the Community Market were to locate there? (Check all that apply)

Port/Cruise Ship Terminal AreaDowntown AreaNear the Civic Centre/University Campus AreaCorner Brook Plaza Area
22. In your opinion, where would be the best location for a year round indoor Community Market in Corner Brook?
23. If a permanent Community Market were established, are you a vendor who would be interested in renting a space in the market?

Yes, I am a local farmer/producerYes, I am a local artist, artisan, craftsperson, maker, etcYes, I am a local restaurant ownerNo, I am not interested in being a vendor
24. If you are interested in renting space in the market, are you more interested in...

Permanent vendor opportunitiesShort-term/pop-up vendor opportunitiesBothUnsure or Not Applicable
25. If you are a local maker, artist, artisan, or craftsperson, which of the following are you interested in renting at the market?

Retail space (to sell your product)Studio space (to make your product on site)BothUnsure or Not Applicable
26. If friends, family, or work colleagues were visiting, how likely would you be to bring them to a Community Market?

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4

5

1 is Highly Unlikely, 5 is Highly Likely
27. How supportive are you of Corner Brook creating a permanent Community Market?

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5

1 is Not supportive at all, 5 is Very supportive
28. Do you have any general comments about the possibility of a year-round indoor Community Market in Corner Brook?
The final questions are optional demographic questions that help us understand how well the survey results represent the Corner Brook community. The answers also help add nuance to the consultant team's analysis of the survey results.

All submissions are anonymous, individual responses are kept confidential, and results will only be presented in aggregate (grouped together) in the final feasibility study.
29. What is your age (in years)?

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30. What is you gender?

FemaleMaleTransgender/Two-Spirit/Non-binary/Gender-fluidOtherPrefer not to answer
31. What is your postal code? (This helps us understand which areas in and around Corner Brook have been represented by the survey.)
Please hit 'SUBMIT' to complete the survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your insights.

Interested in this study? Please visit the City of Corner Brook website to find updates.

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