02-15-17 City Council Agenda Packet

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HULT CENTER PLAZA Words most frequently mentioned: Many people focused their comments about the Hult Cen - ter Plaza on safety and security, although fewer mentioned the homeless and travelers than in other spaces, and instead focused on their perception of feeling unsafe. The outdoor events are popular and many would like to have more of them. Cafes and retail shops were often suggested to complement the space. In the behavior maps, Hult Center Plaza had the most diverse mixture of people, yet young adults still dominated the plaza at 57% followed by adults (29%), seniors (7%), children (6%) and teens (1%). The space was occupied 55% by males and 45% by females. Of the visitors, 66% of the visitors occupied the place 2.Top Improvements alone rather than in groups (34%). The main activities were walking and cycling, which gradually declines from morning When asked to rate a list of improvements, survey respondents to midday but spikes from midday into the afternoon hours. In focused on art and cultural activities at the Hult Center Plaza: contrast, socializing and playing games increased from morning to midday and then declined into the afternoon hours. More outdoor performances 71%799 Public art 56%627 Food and beverages kiosk 51%575 SURVEY RESPONSE Movable chairs and tables 481 43% 1.What one thing would you like to change? More greenery and landscaping 38% 427 (open-ended questions) Community information board 28% 321 More trash bins 283 25% Over 23% of the 1,186 responses focused on homelessness and vagrancy, and their associated negative behaviors. Many re Games, board games and chess 24%271 - spondents supported physical improvements (lighting, seating, Outdoor reading room 17%192 a café, or restaurant) and more events and performances. Total Respondents: 1,127 48