Town Center Experience and Priorities Survey

The goal of this survey is to learn more about your participation and experiences, as well as ideas for beneficial changes and improvements to Town Center. Your voice matters whether you rarely visit or if you are an actual resident of Town Center. The City of Virginia Beach wants to hear from you!

Your answers to this survey will generate critical, insightful data that the City of Virginia Beach will use to better serve its residents. The survey deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 5. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey about Town Center.

Estimated Completion Time: 5 to 6 minutes

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Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply.)

Live elsewhere in Virginia Beach

72%

Work in Town Center

14%

Live in Town Center

12%

Live outside of Virginia Beach

Closed to responses | 2,093 Responses

How often do you visit Town Center?

A few times a week

31%

About once a month

29%

A few times a year

20%

Daily

13%

Rarely/Never

Closed to responses | 2,158 Responses

When you visit Town Center, how do you typically arrive? (Select all that apply.) 

Drive and park in a garage

75%

Drive and park on-street

31%

Drive and park in a nearby surface lot

28%

Walk or bike/e-scooter

Rideshare/taxi

Public transit

Closed to responses | 2,075 Responses

How convenient is parking when you visit Town Center?

Somewhat convenient

38%

Very convenient

29%

Somewhat inconvenient

14%

Neutral

14%

Very inconvenient

Closed to responses | 2,134 Responses

How easy is it to get from where you park or arrive to your destination?

Somewhat easy

38%

Very easy

34%

Neutral

16%

Somewhat difficult

10%

Very difficult

Closed to responses | 2,111 Responses

How easy is it to find your destination when walking in Town Center?

Very easy

40%

Somewhat easy

36%

Neutral

14%

Somewhat difficult

Very difficult

Closed to responses | 2,099 Responses

How helpful are the maps, signs, and directories around Town Center?

Neutral

47%

Somewhat helpful

24%

Very helpful

15%

Somewhat unhelpful

Not helpful at all

Closed to responses | 2,087 Responses

Which of the following Town Center events have you attended in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply.) 

None of these

50%

Snow Globe Spectacular

32%

YNot Wednesdays

28%

Last Night on the Town

10%

Other (please specify)

Town & Treat

Closed to responses | 2,028 Responses

How would you rate the variety of entertainment and events offered at Town Center?

Good

44%

Neutral

30%

Fair

13%

Excellent

Poor

Closed to responses | 2,034 Responses

How likely are you to attend events at Town Center in the next 6 months?

Somewhat likely

37%

Very likely

24%

Neutral

16%

Somewhat unlikely

14%

Very unlikely

Closed to responses | 2,035 Responses

How satisfied are you with the number of free or community events offered?

Neutral

39%

Somewhat satisfied

29%

Very satisfied

21%

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

Closed to responses | 2,004 Responses

How would you rate the cleanliness of Town Center's public spaces (e.g., Fountain Plaza, sidewalks, Sandler Center Plaza)?

Good

47%

Excellent

38%

Neutral

Fair

Poor

Closed to responses | 1,992 Responses

How would you rate the cleanliness and appearance of the parking garages in Town Center?

Good

49%

Excellent

20%

Neutral

16%

Fair

11%

Poor

Closed to responses | 1,990 Responses

How would you rate the maintenance of outdoor features (seating, landscaping, lighting, etc.)?

Good

51%

Excellent

25%

Neutral

14%

Fair

Poor

Closed to responses | 1,973 Responses

Which improvements would most enhance your experience in Town Center’s public spaces? (Select up to two.) 

Outdoor seating/shade areas

41%

Green space/landscaping

40%

Public art

26%

Vehicle parking

22%

Lighting/decorative features

20%

Other (please specify)

13%

Trash and recycling bins

Bicycle parking

Closed to responses | 1,899 Responses

How attractive and well-maintained are the public art, lighting, and design features in Town Center?

Good

49%

Neutral

28%

Excellent

14%

Fair

Poor

Closed to responses | 1,926 Responses

How sufficient is the amount of parking in and around Town Center?

Somewhat sufficient

38%

Very sufficient

25%

Somewhat insufficient

18%

Neutral

13%

Very insufficient

Closed to responses | 1,924 Responses

Please rate the following aspects of Town Center. (1 = Very poor, 5 = Excellent)

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How safe do you feel when visiting Town Center?

Very safe

42%

Somewhat safe

40%

Neutral

10%

Somewhat unsafe

Very unsafe

Closed to responses | 1,890 Responses

How would you rate the current level of police or security presence at Town Center?

Sufficient

63%

Inadequate

20%

More than adequate

11%

Very inadequate

Very saturated

Closed to responses | 1,871 Responses

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Town Center Experience and Priorities Survey

Town Center Experience and Priorities Survey

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Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply.)

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How often do you visit Town Center?

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When you visit Town Center, how do you typically arrive? (Select all that apply.)

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How convenient is parking when you visit Town Center?

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How easy is it to get from where you park or arrive to your destination?

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How easy is it to find your destination when walking in Town Center?

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How helpful are the maps, signs, and directories around Town Center?

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Which of the following Town Center events have you attended in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply.)

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How would you rate the variety of entertainment and events offered at Town Center?

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How likely are you to attend events at Town Center in the next 6 months?

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How satisfied are you with the number of free or community events offered?

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How would you rate the cleanliness of Town Center's public spaces (e.g., Fountain Plaza, sidewalks, Sandler Center Plaza)?

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How would you rate the cleanliness and appearance of the parking garages in Town Center?

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How would you rate the maintenance of outdoor features (seating, landscaping, lighting, etc.)?

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Which improvements would most enhance your experience in Town Center’s public spaces? (Select up to two.)

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How attractive and well-maintained are the public art, lighting, and design features in Town Center?

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How sufficient is the amount of parking in and around Town Center?

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Please rate the following aspects of Town Center. (1 = Very poor, 5 = Excellent)

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How safe do you feel when visiting Town Center?

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How would you rate the current level of police or security presence at Town Center?

When you visit Town Center, how do you typically arrive? (Select all that apply.) 

Which of the following Town Center events have you attended in the past 12 months? (Select all that apply.) 

Which improvements would most enhance your experience in Town Center’s public spaces? (Select up to two.) 