A Duncanville Cultural District Survey

We value your input! The Duncanville City Council is considering a recommendation by the Arts Commission to establish a cultural district to enrich our community's cultural, economic, and social life. Your feedback is crucial in shaping this initiative. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts and ideas.
What is a Cultural District?
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) can create cultural districts in cities, based on a law from the 79th Legislature. These districts are special areas that use arts and culture to help the local economy and make communities stronger. They bring in businesses, attract tourists, support arts and culture, and build community pride.
Success factors for cultural districts
  • A unique and authentic identity
  • Community support
  • Artists are partners
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Cultural and strategic planning
  • Artist live/workspaces
  • A local developer has committed to the cultural district
  • Anchor institutions and special events
  • Artist recruitment is an organized effort
  • Events and venues are accessible.
  • Clear signage
  • A user-friendly website
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Strong amenities
Learn more about the TCA’s Cultural Districts Program.
Nearby examples of Cultural Districts:
  • Dallas Arts District
  • Deep Ellum Cultural District
  • Downtown Arlington Cultural District
  • Fair Park Cultural District
The Questions
1.What words or ideas come to mind when you hear “cultural district”?
2.Would you like the City of Duncanville to have a cultural district?
3.No matter how you answered question 2, what areas in Duncanville do you think should be a cultural district? You can list as many as you want. If you can, describe the boundaries of the area(s) using streets or landmarks.
The Duncanville Arts Commission voted in favor of making a recommendation to City Council to designate Armstrong Park a cultural district.
4.Do you agree that Armstrong Park should be designated as a cultural district?
The Arts Commission also recommended calling it the Armstrong Park Cultural District.
5.If Armstrong Park is designated as a cultural district, do you agree or disagree that it should be named the Armstrong Park Cultural District?
6.What name would you recommend for a cultural district in Duncanville?
Thank you for your valuable feedback! Your input will help us create a vibrant city that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.
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