World Heritage Center Survey

We Want Your Input

The City of San Antonio seeks your input on design and planned use of the World Heritage Center located in Council District 3. The new facility, parking, landscaping, and trail connection will be built on the former Mission Drive-In property near the existing Mission Marquee Plaza, San Antonio Mission Branch Library, and Harvey Najim YMCA, with convenient access to the Mission Park Pavilion, San Antonio River Walk Mission Reach, and Mission San José.

As the World Heritage Office, Public Works Department and Council District 3 consider what types of programs and amenities to offer at this new facility, we are exploring how different uses of the new space can accommodate different types of programs and events:

Temporary Exhibits/Galleries (The center space can be used to feature different artistic, cultural and historical exhibits throughout the year)
Permanent Exhibits/Display Areas (This is where the overarching theme of the facility is shaped; the center space can be used to permanently house and show larger visual artwork, exhibits, and thematic items related to World Heritage)
Meetings (The center space can be used to host conference meetings, classes, workshops, and training for groups, organizations and members of the public throughout the year)
Informal Gatherings (The center space can be used to host community group meetings, quick presentations and similar assemblies throughout the year)
Courtyard Area & Outdoor Events (The center space can be used to host public/private social functions and community events throughout the year)

As you think about the best possible uses for the World Heritage Facility & Trail Connection, we ask you to answer the following based on your preferences:

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* 1. What groups do you envision will be the primary users of this facility?

Residents from the neighborhood and surrounding community (adults & children)

School and tour groups

Visitors from all parts of the city

Out of town visitors

Out of state visitors

International visitors

All of the above

Other (please elaborate)

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* 2.
Mission Marquee Plaza provides free outdoor programming and activities which include movies, art and cultural events, and an artisan/farmer’s market. The Harvey Najim YMCA provides health and wellness activities for the community. The Mission Branch Library not only provides reading materials to the community, but also hosts community resource events, educational programs/activities and Wi-Fi internet/technology access for all patrons and residents throughout the year.

In an effort to complement the other facilities, what should be the primary purpose for the new World Heritage Center? (choose your TOP TWO (2) choices from the list below):

Provide information on World Heritage

Provide information on the history, art and culture of the community around the missions

Provide information on area attractions, tours and amenities

Space for community gatherings/meetings (both interior and exterior)

Provide educational opportunities (guest lectures, educational classes, trainings, workshops)

Other (Please type answer)

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* 3. What type of design will be the most useful at the World Heritage Center? (choose your TOP ONE (1) choice from the list below)

Open-air and spacious for accommodating large presentations, assemblies, events and meetings

Modular and sectional for accommodating small presentations, informal gatherings, and meetings

Flexible indoor/outdoor shared space for hosting multiple types of gatherings and presentations

Other

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* 4. What themes do you recommend the World Heritage Center include and explore? (choose your TOP THREE (3) choices from the list below)

World Heritage designation (outstanding universal value, community quest for World Heritage)

History of the people (indigenous native peoples, Spaniards, descendants, Tejanos, and others)

Art & Culture of the mission area (historical and modern, culinary traditions, weaving, ceramics)

Natural environment such as the landscape, geography, geology, river and flora and fauna

Climate Heritage (what is the impact of climate change on the cultural resources in the area)

Built environment (architectural heritage and evolution of the neighborhood)

Other

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* 5. What should the new World Heritage Center convey to visitors? (Please select your TOP TWO (2) choices

It should honor the legacy of the people (natives, Spaniards, descendants, and Tejanos)

It should honor and celebrate the legacy of the area’s history, art, culture and traditions

It should honor the community’s quest for World Heritage and the importance of the designation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please share any additional comments or input regarding the design for the World Heritage Center.

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* 7. What City Council District do you live in? (Please select 1 only)

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

District 9

District 10

Do Not Know/Prefer Not to Answer

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* 8. Which of the following includes your current age?

18 - 30

31 - 45

46 - 65

66 - 80+

Prefer not to say

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* 9. Which of the following best describes your gender identity?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

Prefer to self-describe gender

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* 10. Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx

Middle East or North African

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White/Caucasian

Prefer not to say

Self-Describe (Please specify)

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* 11. Do you wish to receive continuing information and updates regarding this project?

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* 12. Yes, I want to receive more information about this project and agree to receive updates.

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