DDA Survey to Update DDA Plan

DDA Survey to Update DDA Plan

The Village of Calumet Downtown Development Authority would like to know more about its community so that decisions can be made for future projects which support vitality and prosperity. We value your priorities and ideas. Your answers will be anonymous, so please address these issues candidly. Thank you for contributing your time and insight.
Community Engagement & Perception
How often do you visit downtown Calumet?
Why do you visit downtown Calumet?
If you chose other; describe:
What aspects of our downtown do you enjoy the most?
What aspects of our downtown do you dislike the most?
How important is it to you that our downtown is safe, accessible and welcoming?
What improvements would make the downtown more appealing to you?
Looking at the past 5 years, what is your attitude about the development in our downtown?
How would you rate Calumet's nightlife? (1: Not Satisfied, 5: Very Satisfied)
What changes in our downtown would make your rating better?
If businesses were open later/in the evening, how often would you visit them?
Development
What types of land uses (residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational) do you think are the most important for our downtown to expand? Select all that apply.
If you could choose, what would you prioritize? More housing, mixed- use areas (buildings with both commercial and residential), or preserved open space?
How important is it to you that our downtown is affordable for residents & workers?
Assuming that downtown Calumet had housing in your price range that was attractive and in good condition, would you be interested in any of the following house types?

Other
Are there any specific areas that you think should be prioritized for development or preservation?
Economic & Employment
What types of businesses or employment opportunities are do you wish were available downtown?
How important is it to you to have diverse economic activity downtown?
What role should the downtown play in supporting local jobs and entrepeneurship?
Public Spaces & Placemaking
What do you think the downtown should look like in the next 5-10 years?
How can public spaces, parks and streetscapes be improved?
What events or activities would you like to see more of downtown?
The DDA is considering installing a closed loop camera security system throughout the downtown district. This system would be held at the village with limited access from village staff. Would you support this system?
Mobility
How important is it to you that downtown is easy to get to by car, biking or walking?
What multimodal improvements would you support?

Please tell us how you typically get downtown & how you would prefer to get downtown. Please check all that apply!

Rows	How you get downtown NOW	How you'd like to get downtown in the FUTURE
Walk
Bike
Bus
Car
Rideshare

We'd like to hear briefly about your experience in several specific areas. In downtown Calumet, how easy is it to...

Rows	Very difficult	Difficult	Neutral	Easy	Very Easy	I don't know.
Park your car?
Park a bike?
Find your way around?
Get around on foot?
Find something to do?
Sit and relax?
Dispose of litter?
Dispose of pet waste?
Find and use a trail system?
Use a restroom?

Comments on anything from above table:
Should the downtown prioritize any transportation upgrades?
If yes, what projects would you prioritize?
Sustainability
How important is it to you that downtown is environmentally sustainable?
What sustainability measures would you support?
Cultural & Social Life
What cultural or community activities do you value most? Select all that apply.
How can downtown better support cultural and social engagement?
Governance & Process
What role should the DDA play in funding and implementation of projects?
What is the SINGLE most important thing the DDA should focus on improving in our downtown over the next five years?
What is the most important project category for downtown?

Other
If other selected above, describe:
If you were to name the new greenspace park next to the Calumet Theater and across from Copper Scoop on the 5th Street side, what would your suggestion be?
Any other ideas, comments or suggestions for our downtowns future?
Survey Information
Do you live or work in the Village of Calumet?
If you are a visitor from outside of the Keweenaw Peninsula, how did you hear about Calumet?

Other
Other:
What brings you to Calumet?

Other
Other:
What is your age?
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DDA Survey to Update DDA Plan

Community Engagement & Perception

Development

Economic & Employment

Public Spaces & Placemaking

Mobility

Sustainability

Cultural & Social Life

Governance & Process

Survey Information