deline
February Public Meeting & Online Survey Feedback
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 2,920 Responses
PUBLIC MEETING & STAKEHOLDER SURVEYS 402 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 yourself
With a significant other
56.0%
With your family
With friends
Other -- tell us who!
56.0%
41.7%
41.7%
43.6%
43.6%
26.3%
26.3%
5.0%
5.0%
By yourself By yourself
With a significant other your family With a WithWithyour significant other family
With friends With friends
Other- tell us who!
SETTING THE STAGE FOR YOUR PERFECT DAY What day of the week?
son is it?
WHAT SEASON IS IT?
Winter
31%
What time do you arrive?
WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK?
Evening/ Night
Summer
15%
Weekend
42% Spring/Fall
54%
WHAT TIME DO YOU ARRIVE?
Weekday
58%
15% Morning 35% Afternoon 20% 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 Interactive 10. 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