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Process Downtown Temple Charrette 2014 Background Studies 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. 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)

Survey Results 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. 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 3 1-2 hours 14 More than 2 hours 2 Did not specify amount of time 4 2. Rate the following about Temple’s

Downtown District.

See “Q2: Current Conditions in Downtown Temple” on page 6. 3. What is Downtown’s greatest STRENGTH?

Downtown Temple’s Greatest Strengths

Restaurants 8 Governmental (City Hall, banks, 5 government offices) Businesses (Small, Public, Private and 5 Daytime) Train Depots 3 Historic Buildings 3 Potential 3 Friendly People 1 Ease of Access 1 Skyline 1

4. What is Downtown’s greatest WEAKNESS?

Downtown Temple’s Greatest Weakness

Appearance of Vacant/Under-utilized 11 buildings Lack of businesses/Retail/Diversity of land 7 uses Poor infrastructure 5 Lack of Residential 2 No unified plan 2 No sense of destination 1 Homeless people 1 Government employment 1

5. The activities most important to

Downtown:

See “Q5: Most Important Activities to Downtown” on page 6.

6. What type of businesses should NOT be acceptable Downtown?

See “Q6: Businesses that should not be allowed Downtown (Over 50% agreed)” on page 5.

7. What are the most important improvements needed for the Downtown

District?

See “Q7: Most Important Improvements Needed” on page 7.

8. Downtown Temple needs the following:

See “Q8: Downtown Temple Needs” on page 7.

9. What could the City do to help businesses thrive and keep property values strong?

See “Q9: City Improvements to help businesses thrive and keep property value strong” on page 7.

10. Please rank the best options for addressing the struggles of East

Downtown.

See “Q10: Options for Addressing East Downtown Struggles” on page 8.

Q5: Most Important Activities to Downtown