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the resultsthe resultsare in!!are in!!
the results280 PEOPLE
who attended and participated at the Open House in October!
we heard from
THANKS FOR COMING!THANKS FOR COMING!
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we asked about your relationshipwith DOWNTOWN FARGO
LIVELIVE WORKWORK OTHEROTHER
23%
61%
37%
82%
HANGHANG OUT OUTmost of you who attended visit or work
Downtown, while 40% were Downtown residents
Attendees came from across the
Fargo/Moorheadmetro area.
WHAT WE’VE HEARD
this is
FIRST,we asked you about how things are in downtown fargo now…
176you shared
mapCollaborativeon theon the
ANDOBSERVATIONS
IDEAS
Small
amphitheater
going down
to the river
24 / 7 usage
of the
riverfront.
build some sort
of overpass to
deal with the
railroads.
The Red River's water
flowing over the
rocks near island park
create one of the
most scenic and
relaxing areas in all
of Fargo.
Is there technology
that can inform
vehicles and
pedestrians how
long they may need
to wait for a train?
All downtown green
spaces are on the edges.
There is not central
public space or green
space to draw people in
or offer relaxation /
entertainment.
I actually love
the overhead
power lines! I
don't know why
people think
they're unsightly.
far farsoso
visit
READING THEM ALL?READING THEM ALL?visit the online version to view them and to keep contributing!
INTERESTED IN INTERESTED IN
www.fargoinfocus.org/interactive-map
ON TRANSPORTATION...ON TRANSPORTATION...When given a choice between the two:
You are more interested in increasing transportation options, over expanding infrastructure for SOVs
Many chose NOT to have to worry about getting a parking ticket, over finding a parking spot
directly in front of their destination.
You valued making downtown accessible to all abilities over parking for free.
YOU TOLD US HOW LIKELY YOU WOULD BE TO
DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEARaround town
walkwalk
54%54%54%
95%95%95%
81%81%81%
JAN
FEB
MAR AP
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MAY
JUN
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JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
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DEC6%6%6%
59%59%59%
8%8%8%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
or or bikebike
WITHIN A 7 MIN WALK
AND HOW LONG YOU’D BE WILLING TO
around townwalkwalk or or bikebike
2ND & BROADWAY
15min
AV
ERAGE TIME
YOU WILL WALK
Downtown is really walkable
WITHIN A 7 MIN BIKERIDE
AND HOW LONG YOU’D BE WILLING TO
around town...and bikeable!
walkwalk or or bikebike
2ND & BROADWAY
18min
AV
ERAGE TIME
YOU WILL BIKE
THEN,we asked you to share your thoughts and ideas about the future
potential
evolvingvibrant
emerging
home
fun
changing developing
energetic
progress
diverse
opportunity
alive
exciting
differentiator
walkableimproving
tipping point iconic
historic
gentrified
great
useful
inaccessible
welcominglimited
love it
small
safe
unsafe
special
transforming
thrivingup and coming
popular
modern
unpopulated
lively
hipster
perfect
outstanding
linear
character
change
boring
comfortable
conservative
condensed
community
booming
bicycle friendly
adult oriented
active
acceptable
delightful
eyesore
expensive
friendly
growing good
gentrifying
energizing
eclectic
destination
density
dull
eccentric
dynamic
happening
todaytoday
WE ASKED YOU FOR ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE
AND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGS
downtown fargo today
inclusivevibrant
diverse
destinationwelcoming
world class
family friendly
eclectic
unique
dynamic
excitingexample
growing
thriving
saferenovated
gentrified
fantastic
green
artful
place for all
photogenic
populated
progressive
better publicized
bicycle friendly
opportunity
better
more vibe
more retail
nice
number one
magnetic
sensible
walkable
alive
affordable
useful
attractionsophisticated
social events
spreading
strong
sustainable
magical
leading
communal
exceptional
exclusive
extended
comfortable
extraordinary
congested
evolving
cosmopolitan
dense
engaging
entrepreneur
bustling
friendlybigger
home
infill
cooler
leader
historic
accessible
greenspace
bright
tomorrowtomorrow
WE ASKED YOU FOR ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE
AND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGSAND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGS
downtown fargo tmrw
safer & improved circulation
more fun & family friendly
healthy & green
more protected bike lanes children's museum
more green space
rebuild np ave
water park for summerfountain
pedestrian center area
gigantic sliderenewable energy
development = jobs
slow traffic
more green space
raised cycle tracks all along np ave
cinco de mayo
more trees
more parking
something fun for the family
more landscapingmatbus going until 3 am
on weekends
fun place
healthy
create a pedestrian only street down broadway
an amusement park for kids environments that
support health
more bus services less tickets
playground
move railroad tracks
connect riverfront bike paths to downtown with
a bike only path
26%
y26% 19%
BIGBIG IDEASIDEASYOUR FOR DOWNTOWN
innovative & new businesses
inclusive hous-ing opportunities
historic &creative
conventional grocery storeaffordable better
housingpublic art!
retail incubator
don't neglect the surrounding areas.
Strengthening nearby
neighborhoods will support downtown
growth
retain fargo's history
pop up retail, shared photo studios
a downtown for everyone
historical walking tour
more food trucks
bodegatrader joes
fiber optic
affordable men's clothing stores
food truck innovation
7%7%14%
BIGBIG IDEASIDEASYOUR FOR DOWNTOWN
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AND TO DESCRIBE YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN
...t here is family space for play and exercise. It has great , green activities everywhere we gather. It is safe, and af fordable.
...diverse and includes lots of dif ferent cultures. It’s where you come t o get culture.
...Inviting streets are f il led with pedes-trians wal king t o and fr om al l the shops and restaurants. The lush tree canopy and st ormwater gardens bring l ife t o the sidewal ks.... I can’t wait til l winter when the ice trails open!
... It's more wal kable than ever. The city of Fargo also expanded the trails and created access fr om downt own... I can do pretty much everything downt own even shop for gr oceries! The only time I real ly have t o leave is for wor k. I l ove it!
It's even more vibrant! There are community events every weekend, and awesome out door activities year r ound. Downtown has some great food trucks, cafes, and plenty of green space t o enjoy!
VISION STATEMENTSA HANDFUL OFA HANDFUL OF
family space
...diverse a
activities year r ound.
s more wal kable than ever. Tdo pretty much everything
even more vibrant!lush tree
canopy and st ormwater gardens
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VISION STATEMENTSA HANDFUL OFA HANDFUL OF
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...a per fect mix of o ld and new. Retr o, modern, classic, and edgy.
There are 100,000 people l iving downt own, and not just co l lege kids, but al l ages and incomes. There’s even a bunch of o ld people l ike Dad! I’m stil l r iding my bike t o wor k, but now it’s safer because the C ity reconstructed r oads t o balance the needs of al l users. Most parking lots have been converted back t o buildings, but no one complains about having t o wal k farther because there is so much going on that it’s an enjoyable experience.
... a must see of the Midwest!
It's a magnet for innovat ors and artists....
f o ld and new. R
t al l ages and incomes.
r oads t o balance the needs of al l users.
must see
magnet for innovat ors and artists
or not
ICEICE
TRAILSTRAILS
PROTECTEDPROTECTED
BIKELANEsBIKELANEs
STRINGSTRING
LIGHTSLIGHTS
OUTDOOROUTDOOR
SEATINGSEATING
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
FRIENDLYFRIENDLY
WINTERWINTER
FESTIVALFESTIVAL
OF ALL POSITIVE VOTESWENT TO SIX ITEMSMORE
THAN 1/2WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT
26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES
PUBLIC REALMIMPROVEMENTS
RIVERFRONTACTIVITIES
LIGHTING EVENTS &TEMPORARY USES
POP-UPPOP-UPSHOPSSHOPS
RIVERRIVERTOURSTOURSmajor‘meh’votes
OF POSITIVE VOTES SPLIT
BETWEEN FOUR CATEGORIES80%WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT
26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES
vs.busbussheltersshelters
creativecreativebus stopsbus stops
PLAYFULPLAYFUL
FACADESFACADES
artfulartful
trashcanstrashcans
SCULPTURALSCULPTURAL
BIKERACKSBIKERACKS
COLORfulCOLORful
CROSSWALKSCROSSWALKSTHEY EVEN PERFORMED WORSE THANEQUIVELENT ITEMS IN OTHER CATEGORIES
40%OF ALL LEAST-FAVORITE VOTES
WENT TO “ART & FUNCTION” ITEMS
WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES
FINALLY, WE ASKED HOW SHOULD WE DESIGN FARGO’S OPEN SPACENETWORK
top choicesfor open spaceprogramming:
FESTIVALSVEGETABLE GARDENEXTERIOR DININGART INSTALLATIONSFITNESS EQUIPMENTDOG PARKSCHRISTMAS MARKET
summary of 48 responses from downtown residentsWHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD downtown residentsdowntown residents LIKE TO SEE? LIKE TO SEE?
CONCERTSFESTIVALSEXTERIOR DININGBIKINGFOOD TRUCKSCAMPINGFARMERS MARKETPICNIC
summary of 96 responses from non-downtown residents
top choicesfor open spaceprogramming:
WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD downtown visitorsdowntown visitors LIKE TO SEE? LIKE TO SEE?
THANKS!!!for all of your input, Fargo!
WE’LL BE BACK ON JANUARY 27TH & 28TH TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON PRELIMINARY IDEAS
SAVE THE DATE!