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Date: June 25, 2019 (4:00 P.M.) Prepared By: Neale Stralow, Project Manager Place: YCDC Board of Directors Meeting Project No.: 66281.00 Project Name: Vision 2020 Plan Update Item E. Special Reports C. Vision 2020 Plan Update 1. Online Community Survey (https://www.yborvision2020.com/share-ideas) • 253 surveys completed – Thank you for getting the word out after last meeting! • Timeframe – May 14th to June 24th • High Level Survey Results (see attached) • Participant Award Drawing Inscribed Walk-of-Fame Paver ($100 Value) 2. Next Steps • Complete Draft Report / Staff Review • Tampa CRA Board Meeting (7/25) • Planning Commission Meeting \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Ybor Vision 2020 - Community Survey Summary Results Question 1 – What do you like or dislike about Ybor City – Tampa’s National Historic Landmark District? High level of Likes – Historic charm, rich mixture of cultures High level of Dislikes – Homeless, public safety, lack of lighting Question 2 – What is the biggest challenge(s) facing the District in the near future? High level of response – Crime, homeless, parking Question 3 – Please define what Ybor City means to you. High level of response – History, home, community Question 4 – What amenities are most valued and/or needed in the District? Question 5 – Please specify ‘other’. High level of response – Grocery store, safety, brick streets \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Question 6 – Do you receive information about happenings in Ybor? Question 7 – In no, please sign up. Email list provided to YCDC staff. \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Question 8 – Is there a need for more housing options and types for residents, such as rental, affordable ownership, etc.? Question 9 – If yes, please explain. High level of response – Affordable and more options Question 10 – Which types of retail businesses are missing and needed the most? High level of response – Grocery store, pharmacy, services, local businesses Question 11 – How do you feel about arts and entertainment options in the District? High level of response – good mix and choices, love the arts, opportunity for more / better \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Question 12 – Do you work in Ybor City? Question 13 – How do you get to work? \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Question 14 – Is there enough parking in the District? If not, where is more parking needed? High level of response – split opinion, desire for less expensive and safe options, east end needs more See attached alphabetized table of verbatim responses. Question 15 – What is needed to make the District healthier? Question 16 – If ‘other’, please specify. High level of response – better and cleaner walking connections to uses and trasnit See attached alphabetized table of verbatim responses. \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Question 17 – In what zip code do you live? Question 18 – Please provide your email. List provided to YCDC staff. \\vhb\gbl\proj\Tampa\66281.00 Ybor Vision Master Plan\docs\VARIOUS\20190625_ycdc presentation.docx Q1 - What do you like or dislike about Ybor City - Tampa's Natioanl Historic Landmark District? 7th avenue could be cleaner and the building could be in better up keep especially the vacant buildings. I do love that Ybor still tries to keep its authentic buildings and aesthetic. Activities, variety of food, walkable, historic. All the Apartments being built, Hillsborough College stealing all that land, the stupid crosswalks in the middle of the street and the gentrification of the area are a huge dislike. The clubs, bars, restaurants and the history are my likes. Back in 2003 I used to do Face Painting under an umbrella in the little plaza right across from The Improv. Others Entertainers spent the day there too: a juggler, balloon artist, an older man that did amazing pencil portraits tc. We were not paid by the Administration and we did not pay them for the space. Every weekend 8th street was partially closed, Radio Disney van came early in the morning and families spent time with their children having a great time. Around 1 pm a one- man band guy came to sing live, his music same style as John Mayer, he was good! Other weekends Jazz bands came in and the place will get packed! The office gave us badges that say Entertainer. One day I made $600 charging just $5 per face.. do the math! It was a constant flow of families. One good day some guard came to me in a Segway and kicked me out, saying that there was a new Administration and we were no longer allowed to work. It was so sad. That is when Ybor died. All stores little by little started to close. Beautiful buildings. History. Seeing people. Business area is nice...but the homes are in poor condition and not inviting. CFMay Chickens Crime- dislike. Like- the cigar city vibe. Historic vibe. Lights. Most buildings. Streets. Street car. Crime is horrible. CRIME!!! MOST people feel unsafe after dark in Ybor City. Dirty, weird bums Dislike the homeless people in the area Dislike the lack of safety Dislike traffic flowing at night time. Dislike- Trash- Not a family friendly place to hangout- MLB -Tampa Rays are all about family friendly atmosphere. Team owners and relatives have say they want to have friendly family place stadium surrounding. Dislike/remove- Smoking along 7th st- smoke free/ban smoking along 7th st Dislike/remove- LGBTQ CLUBS AND BARS- They are nuisance- they bring violence and crime- disturbance images "people making out front of 7th st" somewhat indecent exposure " Parking- YBOR CITY IS KNOWN FOR HISTORICAL AREA- SO WHY NOT MAKE HEADLINE NEWS- BRING BACK PARKING AS NICKLE/DIME/QUARTER- AFTER 6PM FREE PARKING. Dislike: rampant drug corridor leading into the Historic district (Bebraska Avenue) DISLIKE: The fact we haven't shut down 7th Ave and Wet zoned it. I held a poll on Facebook and advertised it- over 87% of respondents said it would benefit the businesses of Ybor City to shut down 7th Avenue Friday and Saturday evenings. With the nightclubs and hip hop clubs gone, we can attract a better crowd that favors a bourbon Street style experience- unique to Tampa Bay. This would reinvigorate Ybor City and allow us to compete with St. Pete, all the while creating a unique experience to our historic district. Dislikes: No convenient grocery stores nearby. Have to drive to Seminole Heights or Channelside instead. Crime rates (although they have gotten much better in the recent years); Restaurants in the area of generally overpriced Likes: EVERYTHING ELSE!!! :) Q1 - What do you like or dislike about Ybor City - Tampa's Natioanl Historic Landmark District? Easy access to food and entertainment. Historic architecture, food and drinks. Historical architecture is the best feature. Multiple restaurants and shops with a unique atmosphere makes Ybor really special. Unfortunately, sometimes the wants of developers overrule historical preservation, such as when a statue was moved to accommodate Centro Ybor. History and authenticity History and character. There is no where else like it in our area. It’s funky, quirky and eccentric. I often tell my friends you won’t see that anywhere else but in ybor or you don’t get that in south tampa. History. Culture. Phenomenal story behind this neighborhood. Plus it’s totally undiscovered. The potential is unparalleled. I 4 really is a dividing line and seems like the two sides don't work together. I'm fairly new less then 6 months so this could change I get to know things better. I adore the history, character, it's tight community, and focus on unique, independent shops. What I don't love, the lack of public bathrooms and water fountains- this is causing undue stress and abuse of local businesses by tourists, general foot traffic, and homeless folk. Parking- new developments without balanced parking additions with the future in mind. Infiltration of big businesses pushing out the independent shops that give ybor a huge part of it's charm and character, and not bearing the unique aesthetic in newer construction. Homeless folk in need of assistance making residence in an under-cared for park, shacking up in shops-that would be a*holes if they didn't let them stop by for water-but then abusing the privilege. The historic ybor chickens are being over cared for to a point of over population where they're beginning to flood the streets at times, destroying landscaping, becoming too dependent, pooping all over everything- they were doing just fine before the Ybor Chicken Society over-coddled them, breaking the rules of not feeding them for their self righteous "I must save these creatures that are doing just fine on their own and have been here for decades" weirdo attitude. The ABSURDLY overpriced housing, have you heard how much they're going for??? I appreciate the eclectic style of the district. I love most residents and businesses. I think we can shy away from the tattoo shops and focus more on food and shops and make the district a more desirable destination for those who may have a poor understanding of the area. I dislike how much smoking there is in such a public space. I like the comedy clubs and Game Time. I dislike how the Florida Department of Transportation keeps widening interstates in our community. I dislike the loss potential in our area because of their planning and work and block historic streets because of I-4.