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Jamaica District Needs Survey

The Downtown Jamaica Partnership – the business improvement district servicing downtown Jamaica – along with a Steering Committee of committed property and business owners, is exploring the possible expansion of the BID beyond its current boundaries. The goal of the BID expansion is to bring essential services like supplemental sanitation, public safety, marketing, advocacy, placemaking, and events to a greater number of businesses and property owners within the quickly changing neighborhood of Downtown Jamaica. This survey aims to inform the Steering Committee’s exploration of BID expansion. See map for areas under consideration for expansion. Please take a few moments to answer the following questions and share your priority areas of need and concern. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
1.What is your relationship to the area? (check all that apply). Please answer all the following questions based on this selection:(Required.)
2.Which commercial corridors in Jamaica do you most frequent? Please select up to 3 corridors that you frequent.(Required.)
3.Which public spaces in Jamaica do you most frequent? Please select up to 3 spaces that you frequent.(Required.)
4.How do you access Jamaica’s commercial corridors? Check all that apply.(Required.)
5.How often do you purchase goods or services in Jamaica?(Required.)
6.How often do you go out to a restaurant, bar, or lounge in Jamaica?(Required.)
7.Cleanliness and Conditions: Rate on a scale of 1-3 the neighborhood's need for the services listed below. A rating of 1 indicates the service is not needed, while a rating of 3 indicates the service is very needed.(Required.)
1 (service is not needed)
2
3 (service is very needed)
Sidewalk sweeping
Street cleaning
Repaving/ surfacing
Graffiti/ sticker removal
Power washing sidewalks
Snow removal
More trash cans
More frequent trash pickup
8.Public Safety and Quality of Life: Rate on a scale of 1-3 the neighborhood's need for the services listed below. A rating of 1 indicates the service is not needed, while a rating of 3 indicates the service is very needed.(Required.)
1 (service is not needed)
2
3 (service is very needed)
Better street lighting
Daytime security
Nighttime security
Homeless outreach services
Directional signage
Safe access for pedestrians and bikers
Safe access for drivers
Increased street parking
9.Marketing, Events, and Culture: Rate on a scale of 1-3 the neighborhood's need for the services listed below. A rating of 1 indicates the service is not needed, while a rating of 3 indicates the service is very needed.(Required.)
1 (service is not needed)
2
3 (service is very needed)
Holiday decor
Events/ festivals
Farmers/ artists markets
Public art
Signage and banners promoting the neighborhood/ commercial district
Educational and family-focused programming
Marketing initiatives highlighting local businesses
10.Business/ Retail: Rate on a scale of 1-3 the neighborhood's need for the services listed below. A rating of 1 indicates the service is not needed, while a rating of 3 indicates the service is very needed.(Required.)
1 (service is not needed)
2
3 (service is very needed)
Technical assistance for businessowners
Marketing support/ customer attraction for business owners
Business attraction
Business retention
Improved storefront facades
Emergency planning for businesses
Liaison with elected officials
Liaison with city agencies
Improved interagency coordination
Business to business networking
Outreach/ Awareness around ongoing large-scale construction projects
11.What are your top quality of life concerns? Please make up to 5 selections from the list below:(Required.)
12.Please list any additional quality of life concerns below
13.What kind of businesses would you like to see in Jamaica? Select up to 5 from the following:(Required.)
14.What is your favorite thing about Jamaica?
15.What changes do you suggest that might make Jamaica feel more welcoming for shoppers and visitors?
16.Before today, how familiar were you with the Downtown Jamaica Partnership (DJP)?(Required.)
17.Have you ever participated in or received services from the DJP? (check all that apply)(Required.)
18.For property owners only: what are the biggest challenges facing your property?
19.What best describes your organization type? (if relevant)
20.What best describes your business or organization (if relevant)
21.Please expand upon any need(s) that deserves further explanation, or list additional issues not covered above.
22.Do you support expanding the BID? This survey aims to inform the district’s needs as we explore expanding the BID(Required.)
23.Would you be interested in volunteering to support with outreach and connecting with neighbors?(Required.)