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SSA #31 Spring Services Survey

The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) administers Special Service Area #31 (SSA #31), which provides services and programs to maintain and promote commercial corridors along parts of Clark, Damen, Irving Park, Lawrence, Montrose, Ravenswood, and Wilson. View a map of SSA#31's boundaries and learn more here.


We use responses from this survey to improve services and evaluate current and future programming. Your feedback will help us determine the best way to use our resources to benefit the Ravenswood community. The survey closes on April 16, 2023.


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Community Profile

Click here to see a larger map of the SSA boundaries
* What is your relationship to Ravenswood SSA #31? (Please check all that apply.)
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* Which SSA corridor is your business/residence located in? (Please check all that apply)
* Businesses/commercial properties, please provide your address. If you're a resident, simply write "N/A."
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This information will not be used for marketing purposes. It will only be used to ensure survey response validity.
* What do you like most about living/working in Ravenswood?
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* What would you like to see improved in Ravenswood?
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* How would you describe the Ravenswood community? Please choose no more than 5 options.
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SSA Program Feedback
 

Sidewalk Maintenance & Litter Abatement

SSA #31 funds litter collection services five days a week, from April 1st through November 15th. This includes sweeping sidewalks and the public way throughout the SSA, as well as emptying trash bins in our boundaries. The SSA also funds occasional sidewalk pressure washing. Learn more here.
Based on your observations, how would you rate the trash and litter collection services along Ravenswood SSA #31 corridors?
Very poor
Very good
Based on your observations, how would you rate the sidewalk pressure washing service along Ravenswood SSA #31 corridors?
Very poor
Very good
Are there areas in Ravenswood where you think litter collection needs more attention?
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Supplemental Snow Plowing in the Ravenswood Corridor

SSA#31 funds supplemental snow removal service for the street and parking spaces along the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, from Lawrence south to Irving Park. This service is offered annually from November 15th to April 15th, for snow occurrences of 4 inches and above. Learn more here.
How would you rate the quality the supplemental snow removal service for the street and parking spaces along Ravenswood Ave?
Very poor
Very good
Are there areas on Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park where you think snow accumulation needs more attention?
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Landscaping & Neighborhood Beautification

SSA #31 funds various landscaping services throughout the neighborhood from April 15th through November 15th. This includes: general landscaping maintenance on Ravenswood corridor (incl. public way grass mowing and tree pruning); maintaining the bioswales and pedestrian medians on Lawrence Avenue; maintaining flower planters and flower beds along commercial corridors; and weeding/pruning trees across SSA boundaries. Learn more here.
How would you rate the quality of service provided to Lawrence Ave's bioswales and medians?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the quality of tree pit maintenance in SSA #31 (along Clark, Damen, Lawrence, Montrose, and Wilson) ?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the quality of flower planters and related maintenance along Clark, Damen, and Montrose?
Very poor
Very good
Are there specific areas where you would like to see additional flower planters, new trees, or other landscaped elements?
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Winter Holiday Promotions

SSA #31 funds winter holiday promotions in Ravenswood, including seasonal street pole decorations; the Unwrap Ravenswood shop local rewards program; the Small Business Saturday Holly Jolly Trolley; and the Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide. Learn more here.

How would you rate SSA #31's efforts to create a festive atmosphere and encourage folks to shop local for the holidays?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the street pole decorations in Ravenswood?
Very poor
Very good

Note: We've looked into it and, unfortunately, the majority of the street poles in SSA #31 do not have outlets to support lights or illuminated decorations.

What other types of holiday decorations would you like to see in Ravenswood?
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In the past, have you participated in Unwrap Ravenswood or any other neighborhood rewards program? Check all that apply.
How would you rate the Unwrap Ravenswood rewards program?
Very poor
Very good
Have you ever ridden the Ravenswood Holly Jolly Trolley on Small Business Saturday?
How would you rate the Holly Jolly Trolley?
Very poor
Very good
Do you find the Ravenswood Gift Guide helpful when shopping for the holidays?
How would you prefer to read the Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide?
What type of events or programs would encourage you to shop at local businesses around the holidays or throughout the year?
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Community Event Sponsorship

SSA #31 helps fund and promote several community events, like Ravenswood On Tap, Ravenswood ArtWalk, Thirsty Ears, Ravenswood Light Up Nights, and the Ravenswood Farmers Market.
How would you rate the Ravenswood On Tap craft beer festival?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the Ravenswood ArtWalk: Tours of Arts & Industry?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the Ravenswood Farmers Market?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the Thirsty Ears Classical Music Festival?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate Ravenswood Light Up Nights?
Very poor
Very good
If SSA #31 were to sponsor additional events, what kind of events would you like to see in Ravenswood?
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Public Art & Placemaking

SSA #31 funds public art projects, like murals and sculptures, throughout Ravenswood. In 2022, the SSA partnered with the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Ravenswood Community Council to expand the Ravenswood Sculpture Garden; install a signature mural at the Berteau and Ravenswood viaduct; and create 3 "People Spaces" (on Lawrence, Montrose, and Wilson). Another "People Space" is set to be installed at Damen and Leland later this year. Read more about our public art and placemaking efforts here.
How would you rate the existing public art in Ravenswood?
Very poor
Very good
What kinds of public art would you like to see in Ravenswood?
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Are there specific areas in Ravenswood where you would like to see more public art? If you are a property owner or artist interested in assisting with public art initiatives, please include your contact information in your response.
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How would you rate the "People Space" at Lawrence and Hermitage?
I don't care for it
I love it!

Note: New native plants are coming to this space in the spring!
How would you rate the "People Space" at Wilson and Ravenswood?
I don't care for it
I love it!

Note: Additional painted and decorative elements are coming to this space in the spring!
How would you rate the "People Space" at Montrose and Winchester?
I don't care for it
I love it!

Note: Additional landscaping and native plants are coming to this space in the spring!
Are there specific areas in Ravenswood where you would like to see more ‘People Spaces’, native gardens, or the community areas? If you are a property owner or artist interested in assisting with public art initiatives, please include your contact information in your response.
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Public Relations & Marketing

SSA #31 funds PR services to help promote Ravenswood programs and events, as well as local businesses and other neighborhood stories. We also help fund street pole banners and print materials that promote Ravenswood businesses. Click here to check out the latest Malt Row guidebook. To learn more about our banner program, click here.
What is your opinion of the PR and marketing services provided to local businesses?
Very poor
Very good
Have you heard about "Malt Row," our neighborhood's community of independent breweries and distilleries?
How would you rate the Malt Row Guidebook?
Very poor
Very good
How would you rate the street pole banner designs around Ravenswood?
I don't care for them
I love them!
Do you have any additional feedback regarding Ravenswood PR and Marketing efforts?
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Optional: Focus on Lawrence Avenue

One of the City's main thoroughfares, Lawrence Ave is buzzing with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about how you interact with Lawrence and what changes you might like to see.


We will use your feedback to support existing businesses and assist new ones in opening. Please answer a few questions about Lawrence Ave, from Leavitt St east to Clark St. 
How do you most interact with Lawrence? Check all that apply.
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What current businesses do you support on Lawrence (between Leavitt and Clark)?
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Please rank your favorite things about Lawrence Ave:
What types of new businesses would you like to see on Lawrence?
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Please rank these potential infrastructure repairs/upgrades for Lawrence in order of need:
What enhancements/additions do you believe would benefit Lawrence and lead to you visiting more?
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