Ardmore Initiative - Resident, Visitor and Employee Feedback
I am a:
Resident of Ardmore
Visitor to Ardmore
Employee of an Ardmore business
Business owner
Property Owner
Other (please specify)
For puproses of this survey, Downtown Ardmore is the collection of businesses along Lancaster Avenue and the surrounding streets.
I go to businesses in Downtown Ardmore often.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would recommend Downtown Ardmore to my friends or family.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I am familiar with:
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Familiar
Very
The Ardmore Initiative
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Familiar
Very
Ardmore Business Association
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Familiar
Very
Destination Ardmore
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Familiar
Very
I understand the role of the following organizations:
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Understand
Strong Understanding
The Ardmore Initiative
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Understand
Strong Understanding
Ardmore Business Association
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Understand
Strong Understanding
Destination Ardmore
Not at All
A Little
Somewhat
Understand
Strong Understanding
I don’t know the difference between the Ardmore Business Association, the Ardmore Initiative, and Destination Ardmore.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative is important to our community.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The three (3) most important things for Ardmore Initiative to do for Downtown Ardmore are (select up to 3):
Host community-wide events
Coordinate services
Advocate for businesses
Attract businesses
Provide funds for façade improvements
Maintain historic identity
Make streetscape improvements
Market Downtown Ardmore
Clean streets and sidewalks
Manage parking
Other (please specify)
The three (3) things the Ardmore Initiative has done very well are (select up to 3):
Host community-wide events
Coordinate services
Advocate for businesses
Attract businesses
Provide funds for façade improvements
Maintain historic identity
Make streetscape improvements
Market the corridor
Clean streets and sidewalks
Manage parking
Other (please specify)
The three (3) things the Ardmore Initiative could improve on are (select up to 3):
Host community-wide events
Coordinate services
Advocate for businesses
Attract businesses
Provide funds for facade improvements
Maintain historic identity
Make streetscape improvements
Market the corridor
Clean streets and sidewalks
Manage parking
Other (please specify)
In the past three months, I have heard from or seen something about the Ardmore Initiative through:
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Email
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Social Media or Website
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Postcard or Flier
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Press release/News Story
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
In-person
Not at All
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
Other (please specify)
I would like to get my news about events in Downtown Ardmore from (including how frequent):
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
Email
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
Social Media or Website
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
Postcard or Flier
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
Press release/News Story
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
In-person
Not at All
Rarely
Occassionally
Often
Very Often
Other (please specify)
Downtown Ardmore reflects our community’s diversity.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative supports businesses owned by a variety of races, ethnic groups, and religions.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative’s events are inclusive of every part of our community.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I know how to make suggestions to the Ardmore Initiative.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
When I do make a suggestion, I feel like the Ardmore Initiative hears and responds to it appropriately.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative serves the needs of residents.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative serves the needs of businesses.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative is a leader in the community.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Do you know any of the Ardmore Initative’s board members?
Yes
No
Do you know any of the Ardmore Initiative’s staff members?
Yes
No
The Ardmore Initiative’s Board represents Ardmore’s business district.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative helps make the Ardmore business district unique.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Downtown Ardmore is known for its:
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Restaurants
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Retail Shopping
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Entertainment and Experiences
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Specialty Shops
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Service Oriented Businesses (salons, dry cleaners, medical offices, etc.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Community events (Fall for Ardmore, etc.)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
The three (3) biggest threats to Downtown Ardmore are (select up to 3):
SEPTA construction
Local economy
New residents
Competition from other business corridors like King of Prussia, City Avenue, and Bryn Mawr
Competition from Suburban Square
Poor business mix
Lack of affordable retail
Lack of affordable restaurants
Public safety
Rising rents or property values
Lack of public transportation
Vacant stores
Change in the surrounding communities
Lack of parking
Knowing where to park
Other (please specify)
The Ardmore Initiative hosts events that I care about.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I’ve enjoyed attending an event sponsored by Ardmore Initiative:
Did not attend
Did not like
Was ok
Enjoyed
Was great!
Main Line Outdoor Beer & Wine Festival
Did not attend
Did not like
Was ok
Enjoyed
Was great!
First Thursday
Did not attend
Did not like
Was ok
Enjoyed
Was great!
Fall for Ardmore
Did not attend
Did not like
Was ok
Enjoyed
Was great!
Ardmore Restaurant Week
Did not attend
Did not like
Was ok
Enjoyed
Was great!
Other (please specify)
I prefer other business districts compared to Downtown Ardmore.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Downtown Ardmore doesn’t offer the type of businesses that I care about.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
What type of retail is missing?
I wish Downtown Ardmore had more/less of:
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Public art
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Bike racks
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Planters
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Benches
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Events
Much less
Less
Neither more nor less
More
Many more
Other (please specify)
Downtown Ardmore is clean.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Downtown Ardmore is safe.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
When I park in Downtown Ardmore, it takes less than five (5) minutes to find a parking spot.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
The Ardmore Initiative is a partner with my community.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Is there something else you'd like to share about the Ardmore Initiative or Downtown Ardmore that we didn't ask?
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The following questions are optional but help us make sure we are being as inclusive as possible.
What is your gender identity?
Woman
Man
Genderqueer or non-binary
Agender
Prefer not to answer
Not specified above, please specify
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White / Caucasian
Prefer not to answer.
Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)
How old are you?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to answer.