All residents were requested via e-mail to complete a survey regarding the summer Family Activity Street designation between September 8 – 15, 2020. Overall the Family Activity Street designation was a success and with almost three quarters of the residents expressing they would like to see it repeated next year. The street felt safer for families and children and helped residents cope with the covid-19 pandemic.
The following is a summary along with the detailed results. Residents were able to also leave their comments which can be found at the end of the survey.
- 69 Responses – 44.2%
- Majority of residents (72.5%) would like to see the Family Activity Street repeated next year.
- Overall the majority initially understood the objective of the initiative (72.5%)
- The Family Activity Street improved ability for families to maintain social distancing (69.6%)
- The Family Activity Street was liked (76.8%)
- The street felt safer for families and children (79.7%)
- Non-local traffic was still a major concern
- The street designation helped residents and families cope with Covid-19 pandemic and enjoyed the street designation
- Residents felt safer walking on the street (72.5%)
- 85.5% found that the street designation helped in slowing/reducing vehicle traffic- improving pedestrian/cycle traffic
- Only 40.6% of residents were aware of the purpose of the planters on the street
- Only 21.7% or residents were aware they were to adopt the planters
- 62.3% felt the communication was not clear in regards to the planters
- 75.3% liked the planters while 62.3% would like to see again next year
- The coloured lamp posts were not like by 57.9%
- The green arrows painted on the street were not liked by 65.2%
- 69.6% thought the street performers were a good idea
- Half of the residents would have liked to have more activities (49.3%)
Areas for improvement
- Communication of initiatives and activities should be improved. The association was under utilized and would be a much more effective means to improve communication
- Although the planters were liked by many there was a clear lack of communication and planning
- Lamp posts should not be repainted as this was seen as a waste of resources.
- Green arrows were also seen as a waste of resources. Note, it is taking much more effort and resources to remove these arrows than there was to paint them.
- Improved signage to ensure motorists are aware that children are playing on the street
- Supervision of children is a concern
- Speed bumps remain a priority
Website & Facebook
Feedback received indicated that a number of residents were not aware or had forgotten that the association does have a website and a Facebook page available. There was also a suggestion that it would be nice for a Facebook group or forum be available for residents to share and exchange information and ideas.PVH Survey-EN
Communication was recently sent reminding everyone of the association website (www.residentsvh.ca) and the Facebook page (L’Association des résidents de Victor Hugo/Lucien L’Allier). A Facebook group has been created where residents can share and exchange information. The Facebook page (L’Association des résidents de Victor Hugo/Lucien L’Allier) is a closed group limited to residents of Victor Hugo/Lucien L’Allier).
Detailed Survey Results & Comments