Process Downtown Temple Charrette 2014
Background Studies
Survey Results
TBG Partners met with city staff, as well as engineering consultants, Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP (KPA) prior to the charrette to gain a base knowledge of issues and opportunities at hand.
The most valuable information gathered prior to and during the workshop was feedback from the Community and Stakeholders. Prior to the charrette, invitees were asked to fill out a digital survey. The responses were analyzed and presented on the first day.
TBG created basemaps and gathered base information in order to make efficient and effective use of the short window of time allotted for the charrette.
Q6: Businesses that should not be allowed Downtown (Over 50% agreed)
1. Other than work, what do you do downtown and how long do you typically stay?
The majority of people said they typically do one or a combination of the following: shopping, eating, happy hour, banking, errands and meetings.
Typical visit to Downtown Temple Less than 1 Hour 1-2 hours More than 2 hours Did not specify amount of time 2. Rate the following about Temple’s Downtown District. See “Q2: Current Conditions in Downtown Temple” on page 6.
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3. What is Downtown’s greatest STRENGTH?
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Downtown Temple’s Greatest Strengths Restaurants Governmental (City Hall, banks, government offices) Businesses (Small, Public, Private and Daytime) Train Depots Historic Buildings Potential Friendly People Ease of Access Skyline
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4. What is Downtown’s greatest WEAKNESS? Downtown Temple’s Greatest Weakness Appearance of Vacant/Under-utilized buildings Lack of businesses/Retail/Diversity of land uses Poor infrastructure Lack of Residential No unified plan No sense of destination Homeless people Government employment
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