North Adams Creative District Survey About this questionnaireThe Greylock Guardian is reporting on the North Adams Creative District Pilot announced in July. This questionnaire is intended to help identify residents’ experiences, priorities, questions, and potential sources for follow-up reporting. It is not a scientific poll. You may answer the substantive questions without providing your name or contact information. Contact information will not be published without a separate conversation and agreement.Which of the following describe your connection to North Adams? Select all that apply.Current renterCurrent homeownerFormer North Adams residentWork in or near the proposed districtOperate a business or organization in North AdamsOwn rental or commercial property in North AdamsLive in a neighboring communityOther connectionBefore the public announcement on July 29, had you heard that North Adams was pursuing the Creative District Pilot?YesNoNot sureSince the July 29 announcement, have you received information explaining how residents can participate in the initiative?YesNoNot sureWhat neighborhood or nearby cross streets best describe where you live or work? (optional)Please do not provide an exact street address.What do you hope the Creative District Pilot accomplishes for North Adams?Have housing costs, property conditions, redevelopment, or housing availability affected your ability—or the ability of people you know—to remain in North Adams? Please describe only what you are comfortable sharing.What should organizers measure to determine whether the initiative benefits people who already live in North Adams?What concerns, if any, do you have about the Creative District Pilot?What question about the Creative District Pilot should The Greylock Guardian be asking that we have not asked here?Your name (optional)Leave blank if you prefer to respond anonymously.Email address (optional)Provide this only if you are willing to be contacted for follow-up reporting.Phone number (optional)Provide this only if you are willing to be contacted for follow-up reporting.May The Greylock Guardian contact you for a follow-up conversation?YesNoNot at this timeReporting use and follow-up *I understand that this is a reporting and source-development questionnaire, not a scientific poll. My response may inform The Greylock Guardian’s reporting. Submission does not guarantee quotation or publication, and any attribution or publication of my contact information would require a separate conversation and agreement.Submit
