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Q15. Which Goods and Services Would You Most Like to See Added or Expanded in the Greater Downtown Area? by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top five choices 95% Groceries 40% Recycling services 37% Clothing and clothing accessories 29% Pharmacy items 28% Books, CD's, DVD's 28% Restaurants (not fast food) 26% Gasoline 23% Convenience stores 22% Doctor or Dentist 15% Dry cleaning 14% Community policing centers 14% Fast food restaurants 13% Hardware and building supplies 11% Continuing education opportunities 9% Pet Store 7% Daycare services for children 7% Veterinarians and groomers 6% Plants and gardening supplies 6% Elder care opportunities 6% Home electronics 6% Automobile parts or services 5% Hair care 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q13. Importance of Various Components of Public Space by percentage of respondents who rated the item as a 3 to 4 on a 4-point scale 90% Enhanced streetscapes 89% Walkable connections 86% Additional landscaping, trees, and pocket parks 83% Public plazas and gathering spaces 79% Environmentally proactive 75% Public art 72% A network of on and off-street trails 71% Diverse architecture 71% Bikeable connections 58% Dog friendly places 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Very Important (4) Somewhat Important (3) ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q28. How Important is it to Establish Building Guidelines for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance for both New and Existing Development in your Neighborhood? by percentage of respondents Very important 70% Not important 2% Not sure 6% Somewhat important 22% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q24. How Likely Would You be to use Light Rail if Stations were Located within the Following Distances from Where You Wished to Board? by percentage of respondents Would not use 14% Q24. Would you be more likely to use Light Rail if Stations were Located within the following Distances? Would use 86% 5 minute walk 98% 10 minute walk (5 minute bike) 84% 15 minute walk (7 minute bike) 49% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q22. What Percent of Your Travel in the City, is Currently by Bus? by percentage of respondents None 64% Don't know 5% 50% to 100% 11% 10% to 50% Less than 10% 1% 19% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
21. If Developed Walking and Biking Routes Went Where you Work or Shop, How Often Would you Use Them for These Purposes? by percentage of respondents Majority of the time 31% Frequently 37% Don't know 2% Never 9% Now and then 21% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q2. City Services That Should Receive the Most Emphasis Over the Next Two Years by Major Category by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices 44% Overall flow of traffic in the downtown area 41% Condition streets/sidewalks/curbs in neighborhood 28% Quality of police, fire, and ambulance services 27% Effectiveness of City communication with public 27% Maintenance of residences in neighborhood 26% Maintenance of businesses in neighborhood 24% Overall quality of stormwater runoff 20% Quality of local public health services 18% Quality of customer service from City employees 12% Quality of water services 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q29. Support for Economic Incentives to Support Existing Developments and Revitalize Underutilized Areas by percentage of respondents Yes 76% Don't know 16% No 8% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
Q15a. How Supportive Would You be of an Increased Number Homes in the Downtown Area, if an Increased Population Was Required to Support the Businesses You Listed in Question 15? by percentage of respondents Very supportive 63% Not supportive 2% Not sure 17% Somewhat supportive 18% ( ) + Source: ETC Institute (August 2008 - Downtown Kansas City, MO - RESIDENTS )
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