DCI Survey results on Downtown Perceptions

Here's some of the most interesting info i copied and pasted from the DCI press release found @ http://downtowncincinnati.com/files/uploaded/Perceptions_Survey.09.final.pdf . Some of the info was cut out or paraphrased for space.

Perceptions with the strongest positive change compared to a year ago w ere:
‘has a good vibe’ at 58% v. 33%,
‘is comfortable / approachable’ at 63% v. 38%
and ‘has a bright future’ at 70% v. 46%.

The following perceptions improved in 2009 compared to 2008. The numbers
represent the sum of “strongly agree” and “agree”.
2009 2008
Cleanliness 65% 44%
Feels Safe 61% 44%
Visible Police Presence 64% 43%
Affordable Parking 69% 36%
Laid out in compact manner 67% 46%
Easily accessible by car 78% 68%

Visits to downtown within the past month have
increased to 78% in 2009 from 60% in 2008.

top 5 destinations that are always
or usually considered for dining / shopping / entertainment
Downtown leads at 46%,
Rookw ood Commons at 39%,
Kenwood Tow ne Centre at 38%,
Newport on the Levee at 26%
Hyde Park Square at 21%.
In general respondents are spending
more at all locations compared to a year ago.