Public Input Survey Results
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Public Input Survey Q1 Please tell us how concerned you are about the pace of development and/or redevelopment occurring in downtown Ketchum. Answered: 162 Skipped: 0 Indifferent Not Concerned Somewhat Concerned Concerned Very Concerned 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Indifferent 3.09% 5 Not Concerned 15.43% 25 Somewhat Concerned 14.81% 24 Concerned 23.46% 38 Very Concerned 43.21% 70 TOTAL 162 1 / 54 Public Input Survey Q2 From your perspective, what are the pros and/or cons of redevelopment and new construction downtown? Please list up to 3 pros and 3 cons. Answered: 162 Skipped: 0 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Pros 90.12% 146 Cons 96.30% 156 2 / 54 Public Input Survey # PROS DATE 1 More efficient buildings; more multi-use buildings; opportunities to build up and provide more 11/11/2020 1:03 PM housing 2 building safety and code upgrades (including ADA requirements, and increased tax base.), 11/10/2020 10:32 PM 3 Jobs vibrant economy 11/10/2020 9:46 PM 4 Aesthetics and vibrancy 11/10/2020 9:06 PM 5 Updating old buildings, Bringing in new visitors, adding alternatives to downtown 11/10/2020 2:57 PM 6 Brings people here to spend money if it's hotels 11/10/2020 2:33 PM 7 Encourage tourism; encourage new residents; encourage new businesses to relocate 11/10/2020 1:36 PM 8 Investment into Ketchum. Conversion of old, empty, and unattractive buildings into occupied, 11/10/2020 1:27 PM modern structures 9 New housing 11/10/2020 10:19 AM 10 If Ketchum wants to look like every other mountain town? To cater to the tourists? 11/10/2020 9:03 AM 11 New business and housing 11/10/2020 8:27 AM 12 Economic development, Potential to construct affordable housing 11/10/2020 8:18 AM 13 Density, walk ability, maybe affordability 11/10/2020 8:15 AM 14 Inclusion of work force or affordable housing. 11/10/2020 7:42 AM 15 jobs and money to our population 11/9/2020 8:49 PM 16 Housing downtown reduces transportation energy use and increases pedestrian traffic, 11/9/2020 8:25 PM 17 Not losing the character of main Street 11/9/2020 10:38 AM 18 The opportunity to restructure downtown to be more pedestrian friendly 11/9/2020 9:51 AM 19 Vibrancy, Jobs, Removal of Unsafe Buildings 11/9/2020 9:04 AM 20 Removal of buildings below safety code, job growth, renewed/refreshed city appearance 11/9/2020 9:03 AM 21 Renovation of historic buildings 11/9/2020 7:47 AM 22 New businesses might bring in money to the town 11/9/2020 6:56 AM 23 Attractive to new visitors? 11/9/2020 6:55 AM 24 Cleaning up some the old buildings that have not been maintained or updates. Some of the old 11/8/2020 8:52 AM buildings are an eyesore and need to be torn down. Rod T’s house on Washington is a tear down. 25 Jobs 11/8/2020 6:49 AM 26 Most Development is for big money (luxury). Little diversity 11/7/2020 7:55 PM 27 Create a look, retail core , rentable space 11/7/2020 5:55 PM 28 economic growth, jobs, workforce housing 11/7/2020 3:41 PM 29 None. Survey last year stated that existing hotel capacity was underutilized 11/7/2020 2:06 PM 30 increased business 11/7/2020 11:36 AM 31 will be developed as needed if property owners are allowed to decide. 11/7/2020 9:20 AM 32 More useful space 11/7/2020 9:03 AM 33 More vibrant community 11/7/2020 7:04 AM 34 Freshen old structures 11/7/2020 6:51 AM 35 Rich get ricjer 11/7/2020 6:15 AM 3 / 54 Public Input Survey 36 new businesses, new affordable housing, removing eyesores 11/7/2020 3:28 AM 37 1) Better ecological focus-utility efficiency; forward planning to grow the community 11/6/2020 9:27 PM 38 Keeping the core vibrant 11/6/2020 7:50 PM 39 Better opportunities for businesses coming to Ketchum 11/6/2020 4:30 PM 40 None 11/6/2020 4:20 PM 41 Attract better businesses, people, and housing 11/6/2020 4:17 PM 42 Greener buildings and affordable housing 11/6/2020 3:51 PM 43 Vibrancy 11/6/2020 12:57 PM 44 Concentrate density, improved environmentally focused design, focus on pedestrian friendly 11/6/2020 12:56 PM design 45 economic activity, tourism, cleaning up properties in disarray 11/6/2020 12:56 PM 46 1. It does provide employment. 11/6/2020 9:05 AM 47 safer, more efficient buildings 11/6/2020 8:58 AM 48 Money 11/6/2020 5:55 AM 49 - 11/5/2020 9:29 PM 50 Economy , Density , Quality 11/5/2020 9:18 PM 51 Potential for the advancement of science 11/5/2020 7:05 PM 52 options for new attractions 11/5/2020 1:52 PM 53 Environmental efficiency, better use lot size, additional retail space 11/5/2020 12:47 PM 54 New businesses offer community options 11/5/2020 11:01 AM 55 Private property rights 11/5/2020 10:39 AM 56 New jobs, sustainability, 11/5/2020 10:00 AM 57 There are no pros to wealthy developers creating their version of the future of Ketchum. 11/5/2020 9:43 AM 58 More housing, energy efficient buildings, highest and best use 11/5/2020 8:40 AM 59 Maybe new technology will be used to make the buildings more energy efficient.. but ultimately 11/5/2020 7:40 AM it seems more likely that they will just use more overall energy. 60 More energy efficient construction, new stores, revenue 11/5/2020 7:09 AM 61 New industries, organizations, some old/historic buildings are probably in need of 11/5/2020 7:00 AM renovations/major updates 62 Economy boost, housing availability 11/4/2020 2:33 PM 63 Positive economic impact, 11/4/2020 1:57 PM 64 space for new businesses, homes for new residents 11/4/2020 12:15 PM 65 Drives business 11/4/2020 11:59 AM 66 Updating structures, supporting a variety of business 11/4/2020 10:48 AM 67 Keeping our community vibrant and allowing for positive growth 11/4/2020 8:15 AM 68 Providing new spaces for retail and commercial businesses, adding new in-town living units, 11/4/2020 7:48 AM adding affordable living unites 69 increased economy 11/3/2020 7:58 PM 70 better cache of gals 11/3/2020 7:48 PM 71 Not sure 11/3/2020 7:07 PM 4 / 54 Public Input Survey 72 Possibility to repurpose buildings 11/3/2020 6:36 PM 73 more cohesive, vibrant and energy efficient buildings 11/3/2020 3:36 PM 74 More current Buildings that are more energy efficient and maximize building lots, higher 11/3/2020 3:35 PM density resulting more vibrancy, ability to redevelop lots and include extremely needed work forece / affordable housing 75 NEW BUSINESS, VARITY, ENERGY 11/3/2020 12:30 PM 76 Keeps life moving in town 11/3/2020 5:26 AM 77 money,money,moey 11/2/2020 11:00 PM 78 There's potential for a need of quality office space, but I believe we can revitalize without tear 11/2/2020 8:12 PM down. 79 more interesting downtown, walking zone, growth 11/2/2020 7:54 PM 80 Increased density could reduce cost of office space 11/2/2020 7:38 PM 81 redevelopment and new construction 1) maintains a strong economy (short and long term jobs, 11/2/2020 4:47 PM increased retail and entertainment spending, etc.); 2) increased tax base and resultant increased City revenue in support of expanded City services; 3) removal of blight represented in this case by old buildings with marginal or no architectural or historic value, to be replaced with new buildings that comply with code, the comprehensive plan and the Planning Commission design review process 82 greater density downtown creates a lively community, increases patrons to shop locally, and 11/2/2020 1:27 PM allows more people to live in the valley than might otherwise. 83 a chance to provide community services and jobs (if employees could find a place to live) 11/2/2020 1:04 PM 84 modernized feel, more efficient buildings, greater density to accommodate community growth 11/2/2020 12:52 PM 85 updated infrastructure, more commercial space available 11/2/2020 12:12 PM 86 New buildings constructed to safer building codes, architectural diversity, new residential 11/2/2020 9:07 AM buildings are more energy efficient due to the Green Building Code 87 not many. I think the city cannot maintain the redevelopment up keep. 11/2/2020 7:31 AM 88 Business 11/2/2020 7:27 AM 89 More revenue, more jobs 11/1/2020 11:10 AM 90 Fire safety, control over what new building will look like and investors . 11/1/2020 10:21 AM 91 Some development stimulates economy and often brings people to the area 11/1/2020 9:56 AM 92 Economic boost to construction industry 11/1/2020 9:09 AM 93 Can’t think of any 11/1/2020 8:56 AM 94 Attraction of commerce, LEAD vs old, jobs 11/1/2020 8:38 AM 95 generates economic activity 11/1/2020 6:23 AM 96 new investment, increased real estate values 11/1/2020 5:15 AM 97 potential for affordable housing, aesthetic improvement 10/31/2020 4:54 PM 98 “Cleaning up derelict property” 10/31/2020 4:12 PM 99 no pros because its all so ugly and it's too bad Ketchum didn't set better rules to keep the town 10/31/2020 3:49 PM unique and darling! 100 Increased foot traffic, increase in tourism, more environmentally sensitve buidlings 10/31/2020 3:24 PM 101 Short term job gains (if locals are actually employed) 10/31/2020 2:39 PM 102 economic stimulus 10/31/2020 2:00 PM 103 employment, transition from older dumpy properties to newer ones that can help fund 10/31/2020 1:56 PM 5 / 54 Public Input Survey employee housing , new businesses 104 Possibility to repurpose buildings 10/31/2020 1:26 PM 105 Housing opportunities, business opportunities, money 10/31/2020 1:02 PM 106 Better use of land, mixed use, some of the old buildings are ugly 10/31/2020 12:59 PM 107 none 10/31/2020 12:46 PM 108 Gets rid of old, decrepit and dangerous buildings that are out of code.