the resultsthe resultsare in!!are in!!

the results280 PEOPLE

who attended and participated at the Open House in October!

we heard from

THANKS FOR COMING!THANKS FOR COMING!

+

we asked about your relationshipwith DOWNTOWN FARGO

LIVELIVE WORKWORK OTHEROTHER

23%

61%

37%

82%

HANGHANG OUT OUTmost of you who attended visit or work

Downtown, while 40% were Downtown residents

Attendees came from across the

Fargo/Moorheadmetro area.

WHAT WE’VE HEARD

this is

FIRST,we asked you about how things are in downtown fargo now…

176you shared

mapCollaborativeon theon the

ANDOBSERVATIONS

IDEAS

Small

amphitheater

going down

to the river

24 / 7 usage

of the

riverfront.

build some sort

of overpass to

deal with the

railroads.

The Red River's water

flowing over the

rocks near island park

create one of the

most scenic and

relaxing areas in all

of Fargo.

Is there technology

that can inform

vehicles and

pedestrians how

long they may need

to wait for a train?

All downtown green

spaces are on the edges.

There is not central

public space or green

space to draw people in

or offer relaxation /

entertainment.

I actually love

the overhead

power lines! I

don't know why

people think

they're unsightly.

far farsoso

visit

READING THEM ALL?READING THEM ALL?visit the online version to view them and to keep contributing!

INTERESTED IN INTERESTED IN

www.fargoinfocus.org/interactive-map

ON TRANSPORTATION...ON TRANSPORTATION...When given a choice between the two:

You are more interested in increasing transportation options, over expanding infrastructure for SOVs

Many chose NOT to have to worry about getting a parking ticket, over finding a parking spot

directly in front of their destination.

You valued making downtown accessible to all abilities over parking for free.

YOU TOLD US HOW LIKELY YOU WOULD BE TO

DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEARaround town

walkwalk

54%54%54%

95%95%95%

81%81%81%

JAN

FEB

MAR AP

R

MAY

JUN

E

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NO

V

DEC6%6%6%

59%59%59%

8%8%8%0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

or or bikebike

WITHIN A 7 MIN WALK

AND HOW LONG YOU’D BE WILLING TO

around townwalkwalk or or bikebike

2ND & BROADWAY

15min

AV

ERAGE TIME

YOU WILL WALK

Downtown is really walkable

WITHIN A 7 MIN BIKERIDE

AND HOW LONG YOU’D BE WILLING TO

around town...and bikeable!

walkwalk or or bikebike

2ND & BROADWAY

18min

AV

ERAGE TIME

YOU WILL BIKE

THEN,we asked you to share your thoughts and ideas about the future

potential

evolvingvibrant

emerging

home

fun

changing developing

energetic

progress

diverse

opportunity

alive

exciting

differentiator

walkableimproving

tipping point iconic

historic

gentrified

great

useful

inaccessible

welcominglimited

love it

small

safe

unsafe

special

transforming

thrivingup and coming

popular

modern

unpopulated

lively

hipster

perfect

outstanding

linear

character

change

boring

comfortable

conservative

condensed

community

booming

bicycle friendly

adult oriented

active

acceptable

delightful

eyesore

expensive

friendly

growing good

gentrifying

energizing

eclectic

destination

density

dull

eccentric

dynamic

happening

todaytoday

WE ASKED YOU FOR ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE

AND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGS

downtown fargo today

inclusivevibrant

diverse

destinationwelcoming

world class

family friendly

eclectic

unique

dynamic

excitingexample

growing

thriving

saferenovated

gentrified

fantastic

green

artful

place for all

photogenic

populated

progressive

better publicized

bicycle friendly

opportunity

better

more vibe

more retail

nice

number one

magnetic

sensible

walkable

alive

affordable

useful

attractionsophisticated

social events

spreading

strong

sustainable

magical

leading

communal

exceptional

exclusive

extended

comfortable

extraordinary

congested

evolving

cosmopolitan

dense

engaging

entrepreneur

bustling

friendlybigger

home

infill

cooler

leader

historic

accessible

greenspace

bright

tomorrowtomorrow

WE ASKED YOU FOR ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE

AND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGSAND A LOT OF YOU SAID THE SAME THINGS

downtown fargo tmrw

safer & improved circulation

more fun & family friendly

healthy & green

more protected bike lanes children's museum

more green space

rebuild np ave

water park for summerfountain

pedestrian center area

gigantic sliderenewable energy

development = jobs

slow traffic

more green space

raised cycle tracks all along np ave

cinco de mayo

more trees

more parking

something fun for the family

more landscapingmatbus going until 3 am

on weekends

fun place

healthy

create a pedestrian only street down broadway

an amusement park for kids environments that

support health

more bus services less tickets

playground

move railroad tracks

connect riverfront bike paths to downtown with

a bike only path

26%

y26% 19%

BIGBIG IDEASIDEASYOUR FOR DOWNTOWN

innovative & new businesses

inclusive hous-ing opportunities

historic &creative

conventional grocery storeaffordable better

housingpublic art!

retail incubator

don't neglect the surrounding areas.

Strengthening nearby

neighborhoods will support downtown

growth

retain fargo's history

pop up retail, shared photo studios

a downtown for everyone

historical walking tour

more food trucks

bodegatrader joes

fiber optic

affordable men's clothing stores

food truck innovation

7%7%14%

BIGBIG IDEASIDEASYOUR FOR DOWNTOWN

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Hi Mom,Hi Mom,You should see DOWNTOWN FARGO today! You You should see DOWNTOWN FARGO today! You wouldn't believe how much it's changed. Now it's... wouldn't believe how much it's changed. Now it's...

AND TO DESCRIBE YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN

...t here is family space for play and exercise. It has great , green activities everywhere we gather. It is safe, and af fordable.

...diverse and includes lots of dif ferent cultures. It’s where you come t o get culture.

...Inviting streets are f il led with pedes-trians wal king t o and fr om al l the shops and restaurants. The lush tree canopy and st ormwater gardens bring l ife t o the sidewal ks.... I can’t wait til l winter when the ice trails open!

... It's more wal kable than ever. The city of Fargo also expanded the trails and created access fr om downt own... I can do pretty much everything downt own even shop for gr oceries! The only time I real ly have t o leave is for wor k. I l ove it!

It's even more vibrant! There are community events every weekend, and awesome out door activities year r ound. Downtown has some great food trucks, cafes, and plenty of green space t o enjoy!

VISION STATEMENTSA HANDFUL OFA HANDFUL OF

family space

...diverse a

activities year r ound.

s more wal kable than ever. Tdo pretty much everything

even more vibrant!lush tree

canopy and st ormwater gardens

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VISION STATEMENTSA HANDFUL OFA HANDFUL OF

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Hi Mom,Hi Mom,You should see DOWNTOWN FARGO today! You You should see DOWNTOWN FARGO today! You wouldn't believe how much it's changed. Now it's... wouldn't believe how much it's changed. Now it's...

...a per fect mix of o ld and new. Retr o, modern, classic, and edgy.

There are 100,000 people l iving downt own, and not just co l lege kids, but al l ages and incomes. There’s even a bunch of o ld people l ike Dad! I’m stil l r iding my bike t o wor k, but now it’s safer because the C ity reconstructed r oads t o balance the needs of al l users. Most parking lots have been converted back t o buildings, but no one complains about having t o wal k farther because there is so much going on that it’s an enjoyable experience.

... a must see of the Midwest!

It's a magnet for innovat ors and artists....

f o ld and new. R

t al l ages and incomes.

r oads t o balance the needs of al l users.

must see

magnet for innovat ors and artists

or not

ICEICE

TRAILSTRAILS

PROTECTEDPROTECTED

BIKELANEsBIKELANEs

STRINGSTRING

LIGHTSLIGHTS

OUTDOOROUTDOOR

SEATINGSEATING

ACTIVITYACTIVITY

FRIENDLYFRIENDLY

WINTERWINTER

FESTIVALFESTIVAL

OF ALL POSITIVE VOTESWENT TO SIX ITEMSMORE

THAN 1/2WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT

26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES

PUBLIC REALMIMPROVEMENTS

RIVERFRONTACTIVITIES

LIGHTING EVENTS &TEMPORARY USES

POP-UPPOP-UPSHOPSSHOPS

RIVERRIVERTOURSTOURSmajor‘meh’votes

OF POSITIVE VOTES SPLIT

BETWEEN FOUR CATEGORIES80%WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT

26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES

vs.busbussheltersshelters

creativecreativebus stopsbus stops

PLAYFULPLAYFUL

FACADESFACADES

artfulartful

trashcanstrashcans

SCULPTURALSCULPTURAL

BIKERACKSBIKERACKS

COLORfulCOLORful

CROSSWALKSCROSSWALKSTHEY EVEN PERFORMED WORSE THANEQUIVELENT ITEMS IN OTHER CATEGORIES

40%OF ALL LEAST-FAVORITE VOTES

WENT TO “ART & FUNCTION” ITEMS

WE ASKED WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT26 IDEAS FROM OTHER CITIES

FINALLY, WE ASKED HOW SHOULD WE DESIGN FARGO’S OPEN SPACENETWORK

top choicesfor open spaceprogramming:

FESTIVALSVEGETABLE GARDENEXTERIOR DININGART INSTALLATIONSFITNESS EQUIPMENTDOG PARKSCHRISTMAS MARKET

summary of 48 responses from downtown residentsWHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD downtown residentsdowntown residents LIKE TO SEE? LIKE TO SEE?

CONCERTSFESTIVALSEXTERIOR DININGBIKINGFOOD TRUCKSCAMPINGFARMERS MARKETPICNIC

summary of 96 responses from non-downtown residents

top choicesfor open spaceprogramming:

WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD WHAT TYPES OF PROGRAMMING WOULD downtown visitorsdowntown visitors LIKE TO SEE? LIKE TO SEE?

THANKS!!!for all of your input, Fargo!

WE’LL BE BACK ON JANUARY 27TH & 28TH TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON PRELIMINARY IDEAS

SAVE THE DATE!