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Cultural District Survey

Give feedback on the proposed Watertown Square Cultural District.

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Before this survey, were you familiar with the MA Cultural District designation?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 42.9% 9
No 57.1% 12

Are you a: (check all that apply, hold down the ctrl button to select multiple)

Response Percent Response Count
Watertown Resident 95.2% 20
Watertown Worker 9.5% 2
Business Owner 9.5% 2
Watertown Visitor 4.8% 1

Would you describe your work as arts or culturally-related? This might include theaters, galleries, libraries, schools, independent artists, and other.

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 38.1% 8
No 42.9% 9
Not Sure 19.0% 4

How often do you enjoy cultural activities in Watertown? This includes live music, theater, movies, art exhibits, lectures, festivals, etc.

Response Percent Response Count
Weekly (1-6 times a week) 23.8% 5
Monthly (1-3 times a month) 47.6% 10
Yearly (1-11 times a year) 28.6% 6

What types of arts and culture activities do you enjoy in Watertown? (hold down the ctrl button to select multiple)

Response Percent Response Count
Art Exhibits 52.4% 11
Live Theater 38.1% 8
Movies 61.9% 13
Live Music 81.0% 17
Festivals/Fairs 85.7% 18
Lectures/Talks 57.1% 12
Workshops/Classes 61.9% 13
Dance 14.3% 3
Other 4.8% 1

What types of arts and culture activities would you like to see more of in Watertown? (hold down the ctrl button to select multiple)

Response Percent Response Count
Art Exhibits 57.1% 12
Live Theater 57.1% 12
Movies 47.6% 10
Live Music 71.4% 15
Festivals/Fairs 61.9% 13
Lectures/Talks 61.9% 13
Workshops/Classes 76.2% 16
Other 14.3% 3

How important are arts and culture for quality of life in Watertown?

Response Percent Response Count
Very important 71.4% 15
Important 23.8% 5
Neutral/Not sure 4.8% 1

How strong an arts and culture presence does Watertown have?

Response Percent Response Count
Strong 28.6% 6
Neutral/Unsure 42.9% 9
Weak 23.8% 5
Very Weak 4.8% 1

Do you consider Watertown to be an arts and culture destination?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 14.3% 3
No 76.2% 16
Unsure 9.5% 2

How significant is Watertown's historical presence?

Response Percent Response Count
Very Significant 33.3% 7
Significant 38.1% 8
Neutral/Unsure 28.6% 6

What effect would a Watertown Square Cultural District have on quality of life and support for artists and businesses in Watertown? (select all that apply, hold down the ctrl button to select multiple)

Response Percent Response Count
Improve quality life 100.0% 21
Supports artists 95.2% 20
Supports businesses 66.7% 14
Other 9.5% 2

What could the city do to support artists and small arts and cultural businesses in Watertown?

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Looking at the proposed Cultural District Map. Are there any boundaries you would change? Why? Please be as specific as possible.

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What marketing strategies should be implemented in the Watertown Square Cultural District that are not included in the proposal?

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What additional thoughts would you like to share about the proposed Watertown Square Cultural District?

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How welcoming is Watertown?

Response Percent Response Count
Very welcoming 4.8% 1
Welcoming 52.4% 11
Neutral/Unsure 38.1% 8
Unwelcoming 4.8% 1

In what ways is Watertown welcoming or unwelcoming?

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