February Public Meeting Survey

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February Public Meeting & Online Survey Feedback MARCH 6, 2018 3

Survey Totals & Demographics

FEBRUARY ENGAGEMENT Total Engagement: 7,500+ MEETING Robert L Taylor Van Wezel Young Professionals Van Wezel Bayfront 2020 meeting Business Cards Mayors Town Hall - in person Mayors Town Hall- online Stakeholder Meetings*

NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 78 186 98 100 32 25 7 7,000+ 23

* City staff, Van Wezel, and Sarasota Orchestra meetings

NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS Final as of Feb. 23, 2018. Total = 3,324

ONLINE SURVEYS

PUBLIC MEETING SURVEYS

2,920 Responses

404 Responses RL Taylor: 57 responses Van Wezel Midday: 133 responses Young Professionals: 77 responses Van Wezel Morning: 97 responses Other Stakeholder Meetings: 38 responses

Survey Results

AGE DISTRIBUTION Responses were from a diversity of age groups

Survey Results 18-24 years

Under 18 years

2%

65+ years

7%

Citywide Distribution

7%

42%

8%

65+ years

25-34 years 35-44 years

25%

35%

16% 8%

18-24 years

14% 37%

45-64 years

Under 18 years

35-64 years

25-34 years

Survey Results

RACE & ETHNICITY DISTRIBUTION While responses are similar to the citywide race & ethnicity distribution, we aim for greater diversity in the future

Survey Results Other, not Hispanic 3%

Hispanic or Latino Black or African American, not Hispanic

Citywide Distribution

Unknown

5%

4%

Hispanic or Latino

Other, not Hispanic

1%

87%

Black or African American, not Hispanic White, not Hispanic

White, not Hispanic

18% 3% 15%

64%

Survey Results

TYPE OF RESIDENTS Most survey respondents are year-round residents

81%

Year Round Resident Seasonal Resident

13%

Work in Sarasota

15% 4%

Visitor

6%

Other 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Survey respondents were from greater Sarasota region, including many from zipcode 34236

Respondents’ Geography City of Sarasota Other Sarasota County City of Venice Manatee County Outside of Sarasota/Manatee County

44% 21% 2% 7% 26%

1 200 400 655

GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Beyond Sarasota, many survey respondents were visitors or seasonal residents from the midwest and northeast, with a handful from the west coast.

Your Ideal Future Day at the Bay

DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL DAY

SETTING THE STAGE FOR YOUR PERFECT DAY Who you with?

Check that apply Who areare you with?

Check all all that apply WHO ARE YOU WITH?

By yourselfWith a significant With a significant With your familyWith friends With friendsOther --Other tell us who!

By yourself other otherWith your family tell us--who!

56.0% 56.0%

41.7% 41.7%

43.6% 43.6%

26.3% 26.3%

5.0%

By yourself By yourself

With a significant With a significant other other

With your family With your family

With friends With friends

5.0%

tell us who!

Other --Other tell us--who!

SETTING THE STAGE FOR YOUR PERFECT DAY What day of the week?

son is it?

WHAT SEASON IS IT?

What time do you arrive?

WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK?

Summer 15%

WHAT TIME DO YOU ARRIVE? Evening/Night 15%

Winter 31%

Morning 35%

Weekend 42% Afternoon 20% Weekday 58% Spring/Fall 54% Midday 30%

How would you like to feel on the site?

63.7% 57.5% 47.0% 43.1%

41.9%

40.6% 33.7%

30.5%

7.4%

Relaxed

Peaceful

Social

Inspired

Sense of community

Energized

Proud

Reflective

Other

MOBILITY While most respondents drive to the site, they prefer walking, running and bicycling once they are there.

Getting to the Bay

24%

Biking

38%

31%

Walk/Run

76%

18%

Bus/ Public Transport

10% 84%

Driving Your Own Car

21%

Dropped off by Friend

5%

25%

Boat

13% 5%

31%

Uber/Lyft/Taxi

Kayak

Getting around the Bay

12%

15% 20%

19% 60%

100%

20%

60%

100%

#1 REASON FOR VISITING THE BAY Enjoying nature, walking, biking and arts & culture were primary draws for visiting the Bay in the future

39%

Bike or walk along the Bay

38%

Arts/culture event

36%

Enjoy nature & view of Bay

18%

Gather with friends

15%

Dining

14%

Other recreation/ exercise/play

10%

Other

9%

Environmental Education Shopping 0%

4% 10%

20%

30%

40%

#1 REASON FOR VISITING THE BAY Enjoying nature and views of the Bay is a popular activity across all five respondent categories. A trend for arts and culture emerges in the above 18 years categories, while respondents under 18 years prioritize social gathering activities.

% of total respondents # of responses

Under 18 years

18-44 years

45-64 years

65+ years

Parents

7% 212

17% 549

34% 1,135

42% 1,362

19% 536

1. Enjoy Nature & Views of the Bay (23%)

1. Bike or Walk along Bay (26%)

1. Enjoy Nature & Views of the Bay (27%)

1. Enjoy Nature & Views of the Bay (24%)

2. Arts/culture event (22%)

2. Bike or Walk along Bay (20%) 3. Other recreation/ exercise/ play (16%)

1. Gather with Friends (31%) 2. Enjoy Nature & Views of the Bay (21%) 3. Other recreation/ exercise/ play (14%) 4. Bike or Walk along Bay (12%) 5. Other (9%)

2. Bike or Walk along Bay (17%)

2. Enjoy Nature & Views of the Bay(23%)

3. Arts/culture Event (15%)

3. Arts/culture Event (14%)

3. Bike or walk along Bay (21%)

4. Other recreation/ exercise/ play (15%)

4. Other ) recreation/ exercise/ play (12%)

4. Other ) recreation/ exercise/ play (6%)

5. Gather with friends (13%)

5. Gather with friends (8%)

5. Dining (7%)

4. Arts/culture event (13% ) 5. Gather with Friends (10%)

FAVORITE DAY INCLUDES...

We asked respondents to identify their favorite activities on an ideal day at the Bay.

Historic Site Tour Source: https://www.handheldaudio.co.uk/tourguide-ratecard/

Art Gallery Source: https://veronicaeducation.com/

Interactive Public Art Source: Sasaki

Kite-flying Source: http://www.dfwchild.com/features/765/Kite-Flying

Art Class Source: https://cbsla.files.wordpress.com/

Art Fair Source: http://www.artfair.org/userfiles/homepage/home4.jpg

Dance Lessons Source: https://northendwaterfront.com/

Lunch/Coffee at a Cafe Source: https://www.archdaily.com/774181

Performance at a Venue Source: https://torontolife.com/tag/sail-in-cinema/

Outdoor Music Source: https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances

Artist Live/Work Space Source: https://archpaper.com/wp-content/

Dinner at a Restaurant Source: https://mabrycampbell.wordpress.com/2014/12/02

Rain/Stormwater Garden Source: https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/real_talk

Butterfly Gardens Source: http://www.spiritanimal.info/butterfly-spirit-animal/

Wildlife Habitat

Floating Wetlands Source: https://aqua.org/blog/2017/September/How-a-Wetland-Works

Large Trees Source: https://thechickenwire.chick-fil-a.com

Green Roof Source: https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3482/3926468274_1185491b6b_b.jpg

Nature Play

Snacks at Food Truck Source: https://www.gettyimages.com

Boutique Shopping Source: http://capsuleshow.com/news/all-too-human

Enhance Mangroves Source: Sasaki

Boating Source: https://www.algomacountry.com/

Environmental Education Source: https://education.illinois.edu

Lawn Games Source: Sasaki

Kayaking Source: https://www.newzealand.com/sg/kayaking/

Exercise/Fitness Source: https://education.illinois.edu

Food Festival Source: Sasaki

Rent a Bike Source: https://www.newzealand.com/sg/kayaking/

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anhinga_at_wezel_sarasota_ feb_(14289507812).jpg

Farmers’ Market Source: http://press.visitphilly.com/media/3705

Lawn Bowling Source: http://sedlawnbowls.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/asheville_-bowler.jpg

Source: http://funbuses.com/south-middlesex/

Living Shoreline Source: http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/pre/files/styles/x_large/public/201404/unnamed.jpg

Field Sports Source: https://www.sportsmomsurvivalguide.com

Sunbathing Source: https://pixabay.com/en/vacation-beach-relax-travel-sun-2218989

Beer Garden Source: http://wundergartendc.com/

RESPONDENTS’ DESIRED ACTIVITIES Survey respondents want to enjoy food and beverage at the Bay as well as outdoor programming, nature, and wildlife in the future.

Top 10 66% 61%

Lunch /Coffee at Cafe Outdoor Music

60%

Dinner at a Restaurant

#3

57% 56%

Performance at Venue Large Trees Living Shoreline

49%

Wildlife Habitat

49%

Food Festival

25% 26%

Food/Beverage/Retail Environment/ Wildlife Recreation & Water Uses

% 80

70 %

60

%

Other

50 %

% 40

30 %

% 20

% 10

17%

Arts/Culture/History

41%

Art Fair

1%

31%

47% 46%

Farmer’s Market

0%

#1 #2

Overall Response Distribution

RESPONDENTS’ DESIRED ACTIVITIES Survey respondents do not display high preference for field sports, dance or educational programming at the Bay.

Bottom 10 5% 9%

Field Sports Dance Lessons

13%

Kite Flying

13%

Food/Beverage/Retail Environment/ Wildlife

15%

Lawn Bowling Art Class

15%

Environmental Education

17%

Recreation & Water Uses Other

19%

Lawn Games

20%

Historic Site Tour

% 80

70 %

% 60

50 %

%

% 20

% 10

30 %

21%

Sunbathing 0%

Arts/Culture/History

40

Other

COMPARISON WITH EARLIER ONLINE SURVEY An earlier online survey asked about a different set of activities.

Lawn Bowling

51% 12% 9%

Walking Paths Bike Trail

Kayaking Yoga, tai chi, etc.

5% 4%

Arts/Culture/History Food/Beverage/Retail

Sketching

3%

Recreation & Water Uses

Fishing

3%

Swimming

3%

Dancing

3%

Other

2%

Skating

2%

Environment/ Wildlife

% 80

70 %

% 60

50 %

% 40

30 %

%

Other

20

10

%

4%

0%

Shopping

RESPONDENTS’ DESIRED ACTIVITIES Across five categories of respondents, outdoor music, food & beverage, and nature at the Bay are the most desired activities.

% of total respondents # of responses

Under 18 years

18-44 years

45-64 years

65+ years

Parents

7% 212

17% 549

34% 1,135

42% 1,362

19% 536

% of activity Distribution

Arts/Culture/History Food/Beverage/Retail Environment/ Wildlife Recreation & Water Uses Other

1. Dinner at a Restaurant 2. Boating 3. Lunch/coffee at a Cafe 4. Outdoor Music 5. Kayaking 6. Sunbathing 7. Food Festival 8. Food Truck 9. Exercise/Fitness 10.

Interactive Public Art

1. Lunch/coffee at Cafe 2. Outdoor Music 3. Beer Garden 4. Large Trees 5. Food Truck 6. Farmers Market 7. Performance at Venue 8. Interactive Public Art 9. Living Shoreline 10.

Kayaking

1. Outdoor Music 2. Lunch/coffee at Cafe 3. Large Trees 4. Dinner at Restaurant 5. Performance at Venue 6. Food Festival 7. Living Shoreline 8. Wildlife Habitat 9. Farmers Market 10.

Art Fair

1. Lunch/coffee at Cafe 2. Dinner at Restaurant 3. Performance at Venue 4. Outdoor Music 5. Large Trees 6. Wildlife Habitat 7. Living Shoreline 8. Art Fair 9. Farmers Market 10.

Butterfly Gardens

1. Lunch/coffee at Cafe 2. Outdoor Music 3. Large Trees 4. Dinner at a Restaurant 5. Food Festival 6. Performance at a Venue 7. Beer Garden 8. Food Truck 9. Farmers Market 10.

Nature Play

ASPIRATIONS FOR THE SITE...

Arts venue while preserving natural beauty with accessibility

Beautiful waterfront area to showcase our city

Enjoy a day by the water to share with grandkids and give them a glimpse of Sarasota’s gifts, i.e., nature, architecture, pristine water views, diversity of families enjoying same things

A natural park. With social opportunity.

Casual and comfortable. A beautiful setting. Entertainment offered, and an abundance of activities A combination of history, culture, environmental

Enjoy Sarasota Bay at its best

A place for everyone, of all backgrounds and economic status to enjoy