TAKE THE SURVEY

Crown Bay and the Sub Base District have been the focus of significant economic investment over the last several decades.  Today, the area supports one of the island’s two strategic cruise ports, a yachting center, commercial and light-industrial uses, government offices and recreational facilities.  What's next for Crown Bay?  How best should the area recover post-Hurricanes Irma and Maria?  These and other questions are at the heart of the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) and design consultant’s effort to prepare an area-wide, 20-year vision plan—and we need your help. 

Please take a moment to take the e following survey.  Complete this paper copy and return it to one of our planners or visit www.renewcb.com to answer questions online.  The survey will end December 7, 2018.    

All responses are anonymous and will be used to help guide the plan making for this effort.  Survey results as well as the final reports and plans prepared for the project will be posted on www.renewcb.com.      

 

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1. How often do you visit Crown Bay and Sub Base District? (select one)

Once a month or less
33%
A couple times a week
27%
Everyday
18%
Once a week
17%
Never
5%
Closed to responses | 205 Responses

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2. What do you do when in at Crown Bay and the Sub Base area? (select all that apply)

I dine at food and beverage establishments in the area
55%
I use commercial services or shop in the area
53%
I work or own a business in the area
27%
I attend event(s) (e.g., waterfront festival)
18%
I participate in boating or other on-water recreational activities
12%
I live in the area
5%
I am never in Crown Bay and the Sub Base District
3%
Other activity (complete below)
2%
Closed to responses | 146 Responses

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3. Our project mission is the renewal of Crown Bay and the Sub Base as one of the premier destinations for residents and island guests. To achieve this end, improvements in three broad categories are envisioned. Of these three aims, which is MOST important to YOU? (select one)

ACTIVATE - Reinvigorate the area with strategic, focused investments that expand the economic and social vitality.
43%
PRESERVE - Restore and celebrate the uniqueness of the area, from its historical roots to its lush landscape and coastal views.
36%
CONNECT - Seek new methods and routes to better link the area to nearby attractions, districts and the broader St. Thomas offer.
18%
Not sure
3%
Closed to responses | 117 Responses

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4a. In the ACTIVATE category, five groups of potential improvements have been identified. Which group is MOST important to YOU? (select one)

Renew large stretches of the are create a more distinctive blend of uses and activities with broad appeal to visitors and residents.
31%
Support Crown Bay’s primary maritime activities, encouraging new investment to leverage existing assets to generate greater economic benefit.
26%
Build authentic community around Crown Bay, inclusive of places for people to live, work and play.
25%
Develop new attractions to increase area vitality and the length of stay of visitors.
10%
Build a strong brand associated with the Crown Bay and Sub Base area.
5%
None of the above.
3%
Closed to responses | 117 Responses

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4b. In the ACTIVATE category, which do you feel will be MOST important for VISITORS? (select one)

Develop new attractions to increase area vitality and the length of stay of visitors.
29%
Renew large stretches of the are create a more distinctive blend of uses and activities with broad appeal to visitors and residents.
23%
Support Crown Bay’s primary maritime activities, encouraging new investment to leverage existing assets to generate greater economic benefit.
21%
Build authentic community around Crown Bay, inclusive of places for people to live, work and play.
14%
Build a strong brand associated with the Crown Bay and Sub Base area.
8%
None of the above.
5%
Closed to responses | 108 Responses

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5a. In the CONNECT category, which of is MOST important to YOU? (select one)

Create a network of interlinked walkways, recreational corridors and open space linked to surrounding destinations.
29%
Support continued waterbourne transit options from Crown Bay to points along East and West Gregerie Channels and Long Bay.
23%
Increase the capacity and design features of area-wide roadways, streets and intersections.
17%
Develop Regis Hill as a venue for hiking, soft adventure and viewing of surrounding bays and coastal features.
16%
Invest in a clear, compelling program of signage, wayfinding and public art for area guests and recreational enthusiasts.
10%
None of the above.
5%
Closed to responses | 107 Responses

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5b. In the CONNECT category, which do you feel will be MOST important for VISITORS? (select one)

Create a network of interlinked walkways, recreational corridors and open space linked to surrounding destinations.
36%
Support continued waterbourne transit options from Crown Bay to points along East and West Gregerie Channels and Long Bay.
25%
Invest in a clear, compelling program of signage, wayfinding and public art for area guests and recreational enthusiasts.
17%
Develop Regis Hill as a venue for hiking, soft adventure and viewing of surrounding bays and coastal features.
16%
Increase the capacity and design features of area-wide roadways, streets and intersections.
4%
None of the above.
2%
Closed to responses | 96 Responses

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6a. In the PRESERVE category, which of is MOST important to YOU? (select one)

Increase shade and softscape features throughout Crown Bay to create cooler, more pleasant walking areas.
33%
Invest in the adaptive reuse of historically significant buildings to better convey the area’s Sub Base roots and past.
27%
Integrate sustainable infrastructure design features throughout the area, inclusive of new construction and site reuse.
17%
Retain and expand the number of available community recreational assets.
11%
Preserve and restore landscape and habitat areas around Regis Hill.
7%
None of the above.
4%
Closed to responses | 99 Responses

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6b. In the PRESERVE category, which do you feel will be MOST important for VISITORS? (select one)

Increase shade and softscape features throughout Crown Bay to create cooler, more pleasant walking areas.
41%
Invest in the adaptive reuse of historically significant buildings to better convey the area’s Sub Base roots and past.
23%
Integrate sustainable infrastructure design features throughout the area, inclusive of new construction and site reuse.
22%
Retain and expand the number of available community recreational assets.
6%
Preserve and restore landscape and habitat areas around Regis Hill.
5%
None of the above.
3%
Closed to responses | 93 Responses

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7. Regardless of the groups above, what single improvement / enhancement would make Crown Bay and the Sub Base area more appealing for community visitors and residents?

Closed for Comments

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8. What other thoughts and ideas can you share with the design team to help guide this important process?

Closed for Comments

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9. What is your age? (select one)

40 to 55
38%
18 to 39
28%
56 to 69
22%
70 or older
8%
Prefer not to answer
2%
17 and under
1%
Closed to responses | 99 Responses

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10. What is your gender? (select one)

Female
58%
Male
40%
Prefer not to answer
2%
Closed to responses | 97 Responses

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11. Approximately how far away to you live from Crown Bay and the Sub Base District? (select one)

Between 2 and 5 miles
39%
Greater than 6 miles
37%
Less than 1 mile
13%
I do not live on St. Thomas
10%
Closed to responses | 97 Responses

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12. How did you hear about this survey effort? (select one)

Social media outlet (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
41%
Newspaper
23%
Word of mouth
11%
Other not listed
11%
Email
8%
I attended a public meeting / work session
4%
Radio / TV feature story
1%
Closed to responses | 96 Responses

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