Community Voices Survey

Community Voices Survey

Restoration—Memorial and Preserve Master Plan
Welcome

The City of Atlanta is working to transform the former Atlanta Prison Farm into a public green space that honors history, connects neighborhoods, and supports recreation, reflection, and renewal.Your input will help guide the Restoration–Memorial and Preserve Master Plan.
All responses are confidential.
- How familiar are you with the former Atlanta Prison Farm site and the nearby area?
  
  Very familiarSomewhat familiarHeard of it, but haven’t visitedNot familiar
- How close do you live to the site?
  
  Less than ½ mile½–1 mile1–3 milesMore than 3 milesI don’t live nearby but visit the areaNot sure
- Why do you visit parks and green spaces? (Select up to 3)
  
  Spending time in natureExercise or recreationFamily or social gatheringsLearning about local history or cultureArt, storytelling, or eventsVolunteering or community projectsOther
- Please select the following potential greenspace features in order of importance to you, with the first selection being the highest priority. (You may rank as many or as few as you wish.)
- If you selected other in the previous question, please specify.
- What activities would make you most likely to visit this site? (Select all that apply)
  
  Nature walks or fishingArt, music, or cultural eventsHistory tours or storytellingFitness or recreation programsCommunity gardening or farmingNatural wildlife habitatYouth or family activitiesQuiet reflection
- Please slide the below elements in order of their importance to you.
- (Optional) What would make this a place you return to often?
- How do you usually get to parks or community spaces?
  
  WalkBikeDrivePublic transitRide-share or carpoolNot sure
- What would make Restoration—Memorial and Preserve’s location easier or more welcoming to use? (Choose up to 3)
  
  Safer walking or biking routesBetter neighborhood or trail connectionsLighting and visibilityClear signage and wayfindingAccessible paths and seatingFeeling safe and welcomedOther
- What makes parks hard or unappealing to visit? (Select all that apply)
  
  Safety concernsHard to get therePoor maintenance or lightingLimited activities or amenitiesAccessibility challengesNot feeling welcomed or representedTime or schedule constraintsOther
- How familiar are you with the history of this site, including the Atlanta Prison Farm?
  
  Very familiarSomewhat familiarI’ve heard pieces of itNot familiar
- What emotions or impressions does the site’s history bring up for you? (Select all that apply)
  
  CuriosityReflection or sadnessConcern or discomfortHope for healingPride in community resilienceMixed or unsure feelingsNot enough knowledge to form an impression
- How should history be shared at Restoration—Memorial and Preserve? (Choose up to 3)
  
  Memorial or interpretive elementsArt, murals, or sculptureGuided walks or school programsQuiet or reflective spacesDigital tools (QR codes, audio tours)Community events or performancesPreserve select historic structuresOther
- What tone should history or memorial elements aim for? (Choose up to 2)
  
  Honest and unflinchingReflective and healingEducational and informativeArtistic or symbolicCentering community voices
- (Optional) What message should this site convey about its past?
- How do you usually receive trustworthy information about your community? (Select all that apply)
  
  Friends, family, or neighborsCommunity or faith leadersLocal nonprofits or neighborhood groupsCity of Atlanta sourcesLocal news or radioSocial mediaOther
- How would you like to receive updates about this project? (Select all that apply)
  
  Email or textProject websiteSocial mediaFlyers or mailCommunity meetings or pop-upsWord of mouth
- ZIP Code:
- Age:
- Gender:
  
  FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to say
- Race/Ethnicity:
  
  Black/African AmericanWhiteHispanic/LatinxAsianNative AmericanPrefer not to sayOther
- Accessibility needs (if any):
  
  Mobility supportVisual supportAudio supportFrequent seating or rest areasShade or cooling areasNoneOther
- Household use of parks:
  
  Children (under 18)TeensAdultsOlder adults / eldersPeople with disabilitiesMultigenerational householdI usually visit parks aloneOther
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Community Voices Survey

Welcome

All responses are confidential.