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What are your values for Downtown Main Avenue?

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About how often do you visit Durango’s Downtown Main Avenue?

Response Percent Response Count
Daily 34.5% 101
Weekly 53.6% 157
Monthly 8.9% 26
A few times a year 3.1% 9

What activities do you participate in on Downtown Main Avenue? (Choose all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Shopping 89.4% 262
Visiting restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. 96.6% 283
Using services such as gyms, banks, hair salons, etc. 62.1% 182
Attending special events 76.8% 225
I live on Downtown Main 1.0% 3
I work on Downtown Main 20.8% 61
Other 7.2% 21

What type of transportation do you use to get to Downtown Main? (Choose all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Walk 45.4% 133
Bike 52.2% 153
Transit/trolley 8.5% 25
Drive 86.3% 253
Other 2.7% 8

How do you move between destinations on Downtown Main? (Choose all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Walk 99.0% 290
Bike 31.7% 93
Transit/trolley 1.0% 3
Drive 20.8% 61
Other 1.0% 3

What’s most important to you regarding Downtown Main? (Choose 2)

Response Percent Response Count
Supporting and enjoying local businesses 74.1% 217
Gathering with others in the community 31.1% 91
Unique experiences at different times of year 15.0% 44
Showcasing Durango’s unique identity and character 22.2% 65
Efficient travel along Main for cars 5.5% 16
A comfortable, safe experience for bicyclists and pedestrians 49.1% 144
Other 3.1% 9

What elements would you most like to see considered in the design concepts for Downtown Main? (choose your top 5)

Response Percent Response Count
More outdoor patios (for restaurants/bars/coffee shops) 80.5% 236
Heated and/or enclosed outdoor patios in winter 43.7% 128
More/larger outdoor shopping displays 4.4% 13
Pop-up/temporary opportunities for local vendors and businesses 24.6% 72
More public plazas and community gathering spaces 58.0% 170
Play areas for children 13.0% 38
Art, murals, sculptures, etc. 34.5% 101
More frequent special events 24.6% 72
More trees along the street and additional landscaping 37.2% 109
Bike safety and bike parking 38.9% 114
More space for pedestrian and crosswalk improvements 59.0% 173
Trolley stop improvements 4.4% 13
Increased ADA accessibility 8.5% 25
Better parking management 27.6% 81
Nighttime lighting and security improvements 18.4% 54
Other 22.5% 66

What other cities, downtowns or streets do you think Durango should consider for inspiration when developing design concepts for Downtown Main?

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Are there any other comments you’d like to provide about your values for Downtown Main Avenue?

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Which of the following best describe you? (Choose all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
I live in Durango 93.1% 270
I work in Durango 54.5% 158
I own property along Downtown Main Avenue 4.5% 13
I own a business along Downtown Main Avenue 9.0% 26
I help organize events along Downtown Main Avenue 9.0% 26
I visit Durango on vacation 2.4% 7

Gender

Response Percent Response Count
Female 52.4% 152
Male 46.9% 136
Prefer not to answer 0.7% 2

Age

Response Percent Response Count
18-35 17.9% 52
36-55 34.5% 100
56-64 20.7% 60
65+ 25.2% 73
Prefer not to answer 1.7% 5

Race/ethnicity (choose all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
White 91.4% 265
Black or African American 0.3% 1
Native American/American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1% 6
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% 8
Other 1.4% 4
Prefer not to answer 4.8% 14

Primary language(s) spoken at home (choose all that apply).

Response Percent Response Count
English 99.0% 287
Spanish 0.7% 2
Other 1.0% 3
Prefer not to answer 1.0% 3

Would you like to be entered into a drawing for a gift basket with items from downtown businesses?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 71.3% 209
No 28.7% 84

Would you like to be added to our email list for other upcoming opportunities to provide input on the Downtown’s Next Step: Main Avenue?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 82.6% 242
No 17.4% 51

Name

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Email

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Andrew Skaff inside Durango
January 7, 2022, 11:34 AM
  • About how often do you visit Durango’s Downtown Main Avenue?
    • Weekly
  • What activities do you participate in on Downtown Main Avenue? (Choose all that apply)
    • Shopping
    • Visiting restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc.
    • Attending special events
  • What type of transportation do you use to get to Downtown Main? (Choose all that apply)
    • Walk
    • Bike
    • Drive
  • How do you move between destinations on Downtown Main? (Choose all that apply)
    • Walk
  • What’s most important to you regarding Downtown Main? (Choose 2)
    • Gathering with others in the community
    • Showcasing Durango’s unique identity and character
  • What elements would you most like to see considered in the design concepts for Downtown Main? (choose your top 5)
    • More outdoor patios (for restaurants/bars/coffee shops)
    • Heated and/or enclosed outdoor patios in winter
    • More public plazas and community gathering spaces
    • More frequent special events
    • Better parking management
  • What other cities, downtowns or streets do you think Durango should consider for inspiration when developing design concepts for Downtown Main?
    Durango on its own is unique but can and should assimilate ideas across other unique towns / small cities. Portsmouth, NH, Carmel, IN, Carmel, CA, Watercolor, FL may offer some great ideas and innovative concepts
  • Are there any other comments you’d like to provide about your values for Downtown Main Avenue?
    Please maintain high standards and the unique features of Durango. It is both a local town as well as tourist destination. It must be maintained as it competes some of the aforementioned areas in above the question coupled really standup towns in Colorado including, Telluride, Aspen, and Steamboat. Notice I did not include Vail. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this virtual city hall survey. If you would like additional feedback or if there opportunities for me to assist with the preservation and appropriate development of our great mountain community - please reach out. [email protected] 303-808-8845. Resident on 4th Ave.
  • Which of the following best describe you? (Choose all that apply)
    • I live in Durango
  • Gender
    • Male
  • Age
    • 36-55
  • Race/ethnicity (choose all that apply)
    • White
  • Primary language(s) spoken at home (choose all that apply).
    • English
  • Would you like to be entered into a drawing for a gift basket with items from downtown businesses?
    • Yes
  • Would you like to be added to our email list for other upcoming opportunities to provide input on the Downtown’s Next Step: Main Avenue?
    • Yes
  • Name
    Andrew Skaff
  • Email
    [email protected]
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