Community Survey

A short survey was created to gauge community sentiment, perceptions, and habits regarding downtown. The following is a summary of key findings from the nearly 300 surveys collected. Other key findings are noted throughout the document.

As we look forward to the future with the vision of Downtown Independence, it is important that we acquire input from the community on what they hope to see in downtown past today.

The survey assisted us in gauging how often people come to downtown for varying services. These were the key findings. The majority of respondents shop or dine in the downtown a couple of times per month. The majority of respondents do not work downtown but other places in Independence or surrounding communities.

What attracts you to shop downtown? The majority agreed or strongly agreed with the statements below. This highest response was that they like shopping local, at independently owned stores, as well as the quality and uniqueness of the products and services.

Disadvantages of shopping or doing personal errands downtown. The most common responses were limited hours and poor selection of goods and services.