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PARK BLOCKS <br />Of these, 43% of the respones mentioned the types of people, <br />Community members were most critical of the Park Blocks, <br />26% noted behaviors (panhandling, drugs, loitering, dogs, <br />with over 70% of survey respondents stating that the homeless <br />harassment, camping, urinating). Around 31% discussed feel <br />issue is the number one thing they would like to change. While - <br />ing unsafe, insecure, uncomfortable and/or asked that laws to <br />everyone loves the markets, the spaces are perceived as very <br />reduce these behaviors be enforced in the Park Blocks. <br />unsafe the rest of the week. Many people understand that the <br />dead backs of buildings facing onto the parks pull the life out <br />“Get rid of the old, <br />Many would like to see the space renovated: <br />of the parks and contribute to the danger. Solutions ranged <br />tired, grey concrete and amenities.” More events and program <br />tired, grey concrete and amenities.” <br />from adding more family-friendly events, programming and - <br />ming were frequently mentioned: <br /> “more activities to attract <br />play areas, and adding food and beverages everyday with <br />people at lunch, after work.” <br />food trucks, kiosks, or an actual café. Activity maps (in the <br />appendix) revealed a predominance of young males between <br />Words most frequently mentioned: <br />the ages of 18 and 35 mostly hanging out, socializing, smoking, <br />and panhandling. <br />Based on behavior mapping observations, the Park Blocks <br />are <br />dominated by young adults at 60% followed by adults (26%) <br />and seniors (14%). Overall, 65% of park users are male. Visitors <br />44444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444A <br />The main activity was socializing, which seems to decrease <br />throughout the day. Eating, drinking, phone and tablet usage, <br />and sleeping increased throughout the day. <br />2.Top Improvements: <br />SURVEY RESPONSES <br />More lighting <br />56% <br />753 <br />54%737 <br />1.What one thing would you most like to change? <br />Food and beverages kiosk <br />692 <br />51% <br />(open-ended question) <br />Nighttime activities (such as movies and music <br /> 685 <br />51% <br />performances) <br />Over 70% of survey responses focused on addressing the home <br />- <br />Public art <br />48%657 <br />less, transient, and vagrant population and their negative be <br />- <br />More group activities (yoga, sports, dance par <br />48% 646 <br />haviors, or making the Park Blocks feel safer and more secure: <br />- <br />ties, etc.) <br />“Remove the transients and panhandlers” <br />30 <br /> <br />