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Somerville Favorite Places Survey
We are studying the social life of Somerville's public spaces to make them more inviting for people to spend time. We are interested in learning from the places that people enjoy – whether they be well known or not - and understanding the qualities and characteristics that make them your favorite places. This data will help identify where and how new types of open space can be created for Somerville.
Your response to this quick survey will help us identify sites to study in more detail during Gehl's Public Space Public Life survey May 28 + 30.
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What is your favorite place in Somerville?
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This can be a park, plaza, a favorite intersection, even a coffee shop with outdoor seating. Anywhere you spend time.
Your answer
This place is special to me because...
Your answer
How do you get there?
Walk
Bike
Bus
Train
Private Car
Taxi / Rideshare
Other:
How often do you visit?
Once a year or less
Every couple of months
Once a month
Once a week or more
Daily
When I'm at my Favorite Place I feel...
Safe
Excited/energized
Relaxed
Interested
Social
Playful
Curious
Like I belong
Like I can stay as long as I want
Peaceful
Engaged
Like an outsider
Creative
Other:
What do you do when you go there?
Shop
Play sports/physical exercise
Socialize with people I know
People-watch
Meet people
Eat/drink
Something creative
Read/relax/listen to music
Passive recreation (e.g. strolling/fishing)
Just be alone
Other:
Who do you visit your Favorite Place with?
Friends
Family
Co-workers
Neighbors
Alone
Other:
Do you meet up at your Favorite Place with people you know?
Yes – usually I make a plan to meet people there.
Yes – I often run into people I know there.
No – I usually don't run into people I know there.
How many people are usually in your group when you visit?
Your answer
Have you talked to new people at your Favorite Place?
Yes – friends of friends
Yes – stranger I struck up conversation with
No
No – but sometimes I recognize people I don't know
If Yes – What brought about your interaction with them?
Pets
Sports/physical exercise
Children
Event/concert/class
Volunteering/religious event
Friends of friends
Other:
If Yes – Have you seen them outside of your favorite place?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Other:
What is your home Zip Code?
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Your answer
What is the street intersection closest to where you live?
Your answer
How old are you?
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0-6
7-14
15-30
31-64
65+
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What is your Gender?
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Male
Female
Other:
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