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Palm District Planning Survey

Palm District Planning Survey

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What is the Palm district?

The Palm District is an area on the eastern edge of downtown Austin that includes many attractions and points of interest such as Waller Creek, Red River Cultural District, Palm School, Rainey Street, the Emma S. Barrientos - Mexican American Cultural Center, and the Convention Center. The area is a dynamic gateway for visitors and a cultural touchstone for Austin's Mexican American community. The City would like to hear from you as we develop a plan for the area.

Which of these activities do you primarily do in the Palm District?

Visit
64%
Travel through
46%
Work
19%
I have historical ties
17%
Live
14%
None of the Above
5%
Other
2%
Closed to responses | 292 Responses

How often do you visit?

Sometimes
36%
Often
28%
Very Often ( I live/work here)
23%
Rarely
13%
Never
2%
Closed to responses | 280 Responses

Why do you visit?

Go to restaurants and bars along Rainey Street
49%
Go to restaurants and bars (not along Rainey Street)
44%
Visit / attend events at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC)
44%
Listen to music in the Red River Cultural District
42%
Go to Waller Creek/Waterloo Greenway
38%
Attend events at the convention center
37%
Visit 6th Street
34%
Go to Waterloo Park
28%
Conduct personal business / access services
24%
Visit Palm Park
19%
Visit friends/family who live in the planning area
13%
Stay at hotels
11%
Commute on the MetroRail Red Line
10%
Other
9%
Perform at music venues
4%
Attend a house of worship
2%
Closed to responses | 272 Responses

Which of the following best describes what the Palm District means to you?

A cultural hub
60%
A place to socialize
49%
A place to listen to live music
36%
A natural oasis in the middle of the city
34%
A place for tourists
31%
Connection to family history
17%
A place to drive through
12%
Home
11%
Other
5%
Where I get on/off the train or bus
4%
Closed to responses | 268 Responses

What three aspects of the Palm District do you like the most?

Historic and Cultural Resources
49%
Walkability
43%
Nightlife and Entertainment
43%
Quality of the Parks and Open Space
36%
Special Events and Festivals
33%
Natural and Environmental Features
29%
Family Friendly Events
20%
Areas for shade and rest
19%
Grocery and Dining Options
14%
Transportation and Connections
13%
Daytime Activities
12%
Retail and Shopping
8%
Employment Opportunities
6%
Level of personal safety
5%
Public Parking
5%
Medical Innovation District
4%
Cleanliness of the area
4%
Other
4%
Closed to responses | 270 Responses

What three aspects of the Palm District do you like the least?

Cleanliness of the area
53%
Level of personal safety
43%
Public Parking
33%
Quality of the Parks and Open Space
18%
Transportation and Connections
18%
Walkability
17%
Retail and Shopping
12%
Nightlife and Entertainment
10%
Daytime Activities
9%
Family Friendly Events
8%
Grocery and Dining Options
8%
Historic and Cultural Resources
7%
Areas for shade and rest
7%
Special Events and Festivals
6%
Other
6%
Medical Innovation District
5%
Employment Opportunities
4%
Natural and Environmental Features
2%
Closed to responses | 249 Responses

Do you or your family have a personal or cultural connection to the planning area? [Yes or No]

If Yes, please describe it briefly to inform the planning process.

Closed to responses

Additional comments about the Palm District.

Closed for Comments

How would you like to be involved in the planning process?

Participate in a poll
65%
Receive email notifications and updates
50%
Follow along on the web and social media
50%
Participate and contribute in an online / virtual community forum or workshop
49%
Take a survey
44%
If safe to conduct in person meetings, contribute in person at a community forum or workshop
35%
Receive notices in the mail
17%
By phone
9%
Closed to responses | 133 Responses
Contact Information

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