Business
1. a. In the last 30 days, how much of your total shopping did you do... In the neighborhood (Payne-Phalen)? (pick one)
most
some
a little
none
1. b. In the last 30 days, how much of your total shopping did you do... in Other neighborhoods St. Paul? (pick one)
most
some
a little
none
1. c. In the last 30 days, how much of your total shopping did you do... In the suburbs? (pick one)
most
some
a little
none
1. d. In the last 30 days, how much of your total shopping did you do... Online? (pick one)
most
some
a little
none
2. In the last twelve months, when you have been on Payne Avenue, has it been to: (pick one)
a. Just travel through the area as quickly as possible
b. To stop and visit one or more the businesses, schools, art venues or other establishments
c. To slow down, look around, hang out and see what’s going on in this part of town
d. I don’t ever go to Payne Avenue
3. In the last twelve months, when you have been on Arcade Street has it been to: (pick one)
a. Just travel through the area as quickly as possible
b. To stop and visit one or more the businesses, schools, art venues or other establishments
c. To slow down, take a look around, hang out and see what’s going on in this part of town
d. I don’t ever go to Arcade Street
4. When you go to one of the main streets in Payne-Phalen (Payne or Arcade) for shopping, services, or entertainment, which one best describes your visit: (pick one)
a. I go to one place, get what I need, do what I need to do, and I then leave.
b. I go to that street and while I’m there, I walk around and visit several places in one trip.
c. I don’t go to the main streets in Payne-Phalen for shopping, services, or entertainment.
5. Think of yourself being 10 years older than you are today. At that age, how close do you want to live in relation to the main commercial streets in Payne-Phalen? (pick one)
a. Walking distance
b. Biking distance
c. Further than walking or biking distance, but close enough to take the bus to businesses
d. Nowhere near here
6. If the main streets in Payne-Phalen (Payne or Arcade) were different ten years from now, which of these can you see doing: (pick one)
a. Just going to one place to get what I need, and I then leave.
b. Go to that street to shop, get services, or entertainment.
c. Go to that street to shop, get services, or entertainment and maybe hang out for awhile.
d. I’m probably not going to go to these streets no matter what changes are made.
Other
0
/250
7. “Infill Development” is about adding new buildings or outdoor spaces to fill up land between existing buildings – land that is currently empty or under-used. Mark off which of these things you think would be good to insert into that under-used space: (check all that apply)
a. More stores and commercial business
b. More services (healthcare, daycare, eldercare, etc.)
c. More housing
d. Public plazas, community gardens, and other kinds of community gathering spaces
8. “Infill Development” is about adding new buildings or outdoor spaces to fill up land between existing buildings – land that is currently empty or under-used. Where would you like to see more infill development: (check all that apply)
a. In small parking lots that aren’t really used on an everyday basis.
b. In large parking lots that are underused where spaces sit empty most of the time.
c. In places where businesses are closed or outdated (examples: old gas stations, dry cleaners)
Other
0
/250
9. Industrial businesses are a part of Payne-Phalen too. Some have been here for years, some are newer. Many industrial businesses provide good paying jobs with good salaries. But some industrial businesses can be toxic and generate pollution too. Which of these seems like striking the right balance for Payne-Phalen: (pick one)
a. More industrial businesses in Payne-Phalen
b. About the same as we currently have
c. Less industrial businesses in Payne-Phalen
10. If you live or stay in Payne-Phalen now, do you expect to be here 10 years from now? (Pick one)
a. Yes, definitely.
b. No. I want to live somewhere else, in some other neighborhood.
c. I’m not sure yet.
Optional: Approximately what age will you be ten years from now?
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
100+
Optional: Which of these local organizations have you heard of or know a little bit about?
The Black Business Network powered by the East Side
Payne-Arcade Business Association
East Side Area Business Association
Eastside Neighborhood Development Corp
Payne-Phalen Community Council
Dayton’s Bluff Community Council
Submit Survey
