emergent generation survey results

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Lowell Emergent Generation

Age

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112answered question 112

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Number Response Date

1 Apr7,201112:10AM 24

2 Apr7,201112:39AM 29

3 Apr7,201112:41AM 22

4 Apr7,20111:03AM 29

5 Apr7,20111:08AM 25

6 Apr7,20111:13AM 34

7 Apr7,20111:25AM 278 Apr7,20111:30AM 26

9 Apr7,20111:51AM 23

10 Apr7,20112:29AM 33

11 Apr7,20113:58AM 31

12 Apr7,20114:31AM 22

13 Apr7,201112:09PM 26

14 Apr7,201112:51PM 23

15 Apr7,20112:14PM 30

16 Apr7,20112:53PM 27

17 Apr7,20113:05PM 22

18 Apr7,20113:23PM 29

19 Apr7,20113:28PM 3520 Apr7,20113:47PM 22

21 Apr7,20115:21PM 30

22 Apr7,20115:35PM 33

23 Apr7,20116:20PM 24

24 Apr7,20116:31PM 24

25 Apr7,20116:36PM 28

26 Apr7,20116:36PM 26

27 Apr7,20116:43PM 26

28 Apr7,20117:35PM 33

29 Apr7,20118:11PM 22

30 Apr7,20118:20PM 34

31 Apr7,20119:05PM 3232 Apr8,201112:03AM 27

33 Apr8,201112:16PM 27

34 Apr8,20113:00PM 23

35 Apr8,20113:34PM 35

36 Apr8,20114:47PM 53

37 Apr9,201112:13PM 24

38 Apr11,20113:08PM 26

39 Apr11,20117:12PM 48

40 Apr12,20112:55AM 26

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41 Apr12,20113:38PM 25

42 Apr12,20118:15PM 26

43 Apr13,20113:15PM 29

44 Apr13,20114:06PM 29

45 Apr15,201112:00AM 35

46 Apr17,20114:20PM 26

47 Apr17,20116:06PM 23

48 Apr17,20116:29PM 4049 Apr17,20118:25PM 28

50 Apr17,20119:32PM 30

51 Apr17,20119:53PM 23

52 Apr17,201110:24PM 27

53 Apr17,201110:42PM 31

54 Apr17,201111:00PM 29

55 Apr17,201111:04PM 35

56 Apr17,201111:23PM 30

57 Apr17,201111:34PM 34

58 Apr17,201111:38PM 24

59 Apr18,20112:50AM 28

60 Apr18,20113:15AM 3161 Apr18,20114:43AM 35

62 Apr18,201112:11PM 30

63 Apr18,20111:29PM 29

64 Apr18,20113:37PM 35

65 Apr18,20113:54PM 36

66 Apr18,20113:56PM 21

67 Apr18,20115:59PM 28

68 Apr18,20118:31PM 30

69 Apr18,20119:25PM 33

70 Apr18,201111:24PM 25

71 Apr18,201111:39PM 26

72 Apr18,201111:56PM 2873 Apr19,201112:47AM 25

74 Apr19,20111:09AM 27

75 Apr19,20111:30AM 25

76 Apr19,20111:39AM 28

77 Apr19,201111:27AM 31

78 Apr19,201111:48AM 32

79 Apr19,201111:52AM 33

80 Apr19,201112:20PM 24

81 Apr19,201112:39PM 31

82 Apr19,201112:49PM 23

83 Apr19,20111:57PM 23

84 Apr19,20111:59PM 2885 Apr19,20112:03PM 32

86 Apr19,20112:09PM 26

87 Apr19,20112:34PM 26

88 Apr19,20112:42PM 22

89 Apr19,20112:44PM 26

90 Apr19,20112:51PM 30

91 Apr19,20112:59PM 26

92 Apr19,20113:02PM 27

93 Apr19,20114:06PM 21



94 Apr19,20114:39PM 25

95 Apr19,20114:50PM 29

96 Apr19,20115:08PM 32

97 Apr19,20116:49PM 28

98 Apr19,20116:53PM 24

99 Apr19,20119:01PM 23

100 Apr20,20111:53PM 21

101 Apr20,20112:35PM 28102 Apr20,20113:49PM 40

103 Apr20,20115:09PM 26

104 Apr20,20115:29PM 27

105 Apr20,20116:16PM 28

106 Apr20,20117:13PM 30

107 Apr21,201112:04AM 27

108 Apr21,20113:51PM 23

109 Apr21,20114:34PM 24

110 Apr21,201111:16PM 27

111 Apr22,20112:09AM 28

112 Apr22,20114:29PM 32




Ethnicity

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Mixed Race 4.3% 5Asian/SE Asian 15.7% 18Hispanic/Latino 10.4% 12African/African American 4.3% 5Caucasian 65.2% 75

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Mixed Race

Asian/SE AsianHispanic/Latino

African/AfricanAmerican

Caucasian




Gender

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Male 41.7% 48Female 58.3% 67


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Female




In what industry do you work?

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for-profit/corporate 20.4% 23for-profit/small business 12.4% 14non-profit 43.4% 49public (local, state, federal) 22.1% 25arts/creative 15.0% 17self-employed 10.6% 12


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Yes 28.4% 33No 71.6% 83


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Did you attend the 'Conversation with the EmergentGeneration' event on March 24th?

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Yes

No




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skipped question 24


1 Apr7,201112:16AM diverse, urban, historical

2 Apr7,201112:44AM

3 Apr7,201112:45AM music, art, violence

4 Apr7,20111:12AM Urban Question Mark

5 Apr7,20111:31AM DANGEROUS, INNOVATIVE, HISTORY

6 Apr7,20111:37AM Dangerous, Drugs, and Ghetto

7 Apr7,20111:52AM dangerous, gangs, asians8 Apr7,20112:33AM gritty, diverse, dangerous

9 Apr7,20112:59AM lower; mills; crime

10 Apr7,201112:14PM poor, downtrodden, dangerous

11 Apr7,20112:18PM If you're not from Lowell and not attending UMass Lo

12 Apr7,20113:07PM mills, crime, university

13 Apr7,20113:39PM

14 Apr7,20113:52PM poor, dirty, dangerous

15 Apr7,20115:24PM crime rate, bad school system, violence

16 Apr7,20116:05PM

17 Apr7,20116:25PM

18 Apr7,20116:35PM low-income, gang, immigrant

19 Apr7,20116:37PM20 Apr7,20116:41PM Rough, working-class, industrial

21 Apr7,20116:57PM rough, industrial, scary

22 Apr7,20117:44PM Violence, drugs and ghetto

23 Apr7,20118:13PM trashy, dirty, scumbags

24 Apr7,20118:38PM crime-ridden, dirty, impoverished

25 Apr7,20119:06PM gangs, mills, art

26 Apr8,201112:09AM

27 Apr8,201112:18PM

28 Apr8,20113:41PM shitty distant boring

29 Apr8,20114:50PM Rough gangs multicultural

30 Apr9,201112:15PM gangs, diversity, dangerous

31 Apr11,20113:22PM Violence, Poor, evolving32 Apr11,20117:19PM Dangerous, industrial, multi-cultural

33 Apr12,20113:41PM City, Dangerous, Traffic

34 Apr12,20118:21PM

35 Apr13,20113:22PM

36 Apr13,20114:16PM dangerous, voilent, washed up

37 Apr15,201112:02AM poor, diverse, improving

38 Apr17,20114:29PM dirty, unsafe, drugs

39 Apr17,20116:15PM

40 Apr17,20116:57PM

What are 3 words that you think reflect thePERCEPTION of Lowell from the outside?

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ResponseText

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rough

impoverished

People who've been here lately - up & coming, scary i

dirty

Not fun

Small

Mills

Changing

diverse

3. boring

Post-industrial



41 Apr17,20119:54PM Dirty, Scary and Ghetto

42 Apr17,201111:06PM

43 Apr17,201111:07PM

44 Apr17,201111:27PM

45 Apr17,201111:41PM

46 Apr18,20112:55AM

47 Apr18,20113:25AM old, political, poor

48 Apr18,20114:48AM violent.artistic.underrated49 Apr18,201112:38PM

50 Apr18,20111:32PM dirty, crime, old

51 Apr18,20114:00PM Diversity, different, and welcoming

52 Apr18,20114:06PM Historic. Secluded. Somewhat dangerous.

53 Apr18,20114:21PM cultural, crime, historic

54 Apr18,20116:16PM Blue-collar; mills; gangs.

55 Apr18,20119:03PM Changing, inspiring, innovative

56 Apr18,20119:34PM

57 Apr18,201111:28PM Historic, dangerous, poor

58 Apr18,201111:46PM Crime-ridden, Urban, boring

59 Apr18,201111:59PM

60 Apr19,20111:13AM Diverse, city, large61 Apr19,20111:34AM dangerous, artsy, good to visit not to move to

62 Apr19,20111:41AM Unsafe, Up-and-Coming

63 Apr19,201111:50AM ethinic - historical - residential

64 Apr19,201112:42PM poor, crime, dirty

65 Apr19,20112:04PM rough, dangerous, traffic

66 Apr19,20112:07PM Diverse, Dirty and Undesirable

67 Apr19,20112:10PM dirty gang-ridden confusing

68 Apr19,20112:18PM

69 Apr19,20112:42PM Crime. Minorities. Ghetto.

70 Apr19,20112:45PM city, drugs/gangs, dirty

71 Apr19,20112:46PM mills, gangs, poor

72 Apr19,20113:05PM Tough, Dynamic, Historic73 Apr19,20113:15PM

74 Apr19,20113:58PM Unsafe, Scary, Large

75 Apr19,20114:20PM innovative, clean, historic

76 Apr19,20114:47PM

77 Apr19,20114:55PM Unsafe, Rundown, Unknown

78 Apr19,20115:18PM Urban, Up-and-Coming, Poor

79 Apr19,20116:57PM Trashy, Crowded, Poor

80 Apr19,20117:28PM negativity (crime, gangs, etc), arts & culture, just lik

81 Apr19,20119:15PM Poor, dangerous, congested

82 Apr20,20112:20AM Lawrence-lite, uneducated, unsophisticated

83 Apr20,20112:38PM emerging, urban, jobs

84 Apr20,20115:20PM85 Apr20,20115:43PM

86 Apr20,20116:22PM Diverse, Historic, Dangerous

87 Apr20,20117:17PM diversity, crime, historical

88 Apr21,201112:07AM

89 Apr21,20114:03PM dangerous, poor, dirty

90 Apr21,20114:38PM Diverse, No job opportunities, Dangerous

91 Apr21,201111:21PM Urban, Historic, Unsafe at times

92 Apr22,20114:35PM

crime-ridden

boring no education

the fighter

Dirty

Gentrification

mean

fun

Violent

Misunderstood

High Crime

HistoricShady

Up and coming

Arts Community



ell, you would either think it's a heavily gang-involved city, or super artsy. It depends on t

n some places, nice for the folk festival



any other city in Mass.



e environment of people you surround yourself in.




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1 Apr7,201112:16AM beautiful, complex, rich

2 Apr7,201112:44AM

3 Apr7,201112:45AM diversity, opportunity, cool

4 Apr7,20111:12AM Experimental Proving Ground

5 Apr7,20111:31AM INSULAR, PARTNERSHIPS, ROOTS

6 Apr7,20111:37AM Diversity, Developing, and Good

7 Apr7,20111:52AM roots, humble, misunderstood8 Apr7,20112:33AM artsy, innovative, changing

9 Apr7,20112:59AM potential; ethnic; divided

10 Apr7,201112:14PM creative, unique, accessible

11 Apr7,20112:18PM Cultural, artsy and opportunity.

12 Apr7,20113:07PM culture, community, art

13 Apr7,20113:39PM

14 Apr7,20113:52PM vibrant, culturally-driven, potential

15 Apr7,20115:24PM Many things to do, different communities, lots of activ

16 Apr7,20116:05PM Struggling, fascinating, awesome

17 Apr7,20116:25PM

18 Apr7,20116:35PM diverse, young, community

19 Apr7,20116:37PM20 Apr7,20116:41PM Industrial, beautiful, diverse

21 Apr7,20116:57PM growing, creative, safe

22 Apr7,20117:44PM Historic, Booming and Pride

23 Apr7,20118:13PM pretty, historical, cultural

24 Apr7,20118:38PM energy, potential, diversity

25 Apr7,20119:06PM community, creative arts, youth development

26 Apr8,201112:09AM

27 Apr8,201112:18PM

28 Apr8,20113:41PM flawed unique promising

29 Apr8,20114:50PM Eventful diverse rich

30 Apr9,201112:15PM diverse, ethnic, historical

31 Apr11,20113:22PM Poor, evolving, undervalued32 Apr11,20117:19PM Changing, mult-culutral, generational conflict

33 Apr12,20113:41PM Diverse, Growth, Opportunity

34 Apr12,20118:21PM

35 Apr13,20113:22PM

36 Apr13,20114:16PM dirty, livable, traffic

37 Apr15,201112:02AM diverse, proud, unpretentious

38 Apr17,20114:29PM community, resilient, evoloving

39 Apr17,20116:15PM

40 Apr17,20116:57PM

What are 3 words that you think reflect theREALITY of Lowell from your perspective?

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ResponseText

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developing

opportunitey

fun

Unique

Violent

Developing

Younger

interesting

3. unfocused

Interesting



41 Apr17,20119:54PM Diverse, Engaging and Historic

42 Apr17,201111:06PM

43 Apr17,201111:07PM

44 Apr17,201111:27PM

45 Apr17,201111:41PM

46 Apr18,20112:55AM

47 Apr18,20113:25AM historic, cultural, transition

48 Apr18,20114:48AM sometimes violent.very artistic.trying to get its wings.49 Apr18,201112:38PM

50 Apr18,20111:32PM vibrant, fun, HOME

51 Apr18,20114:00PM segregation, many low income families

52 Apr18,20114:06PM Vibrant. Interesting. Dynamic.

53 Apr18,20114:21PM diverse, young, non-progressive

54 Apr18,20116:16PM Vibrant; historic; diverse.

55 Apr18,20119:03PM Trapped, apathetic, resourceful

56 Apr18,20119:34PM

57 Apr18,201111:28PM Close knit, evolving, diverse

58 Apr18,201111:46PM Fun, lively, well cultured

59 Apr18,201111:59PM

60 Apr19,20111:13AM Diverse, up and coming61 Apr19,20111:34AM growing, eclectic, standing in its own way

62 Apr19,20111:41AM Historical, Vibrant, Evolving

63 Apr19,201111:50AM convenient - cultural - artistic

64 Apr19,201112:42PM beautiful, emerging, collaborative

65 Apr19,20112:04PM Great community, great dontown, hard working

66 Apr19,20112:07PM Diverse, Community and Average

67 Apr19,20112:10PM interesting vibrant misunderstood

68 Apr19,20112:18PM

69 Apr19,20112:42PM Growing. Diverse. Artsy.

70 Apr19,20112:45PM improved, up & coming, active

71 Apr19,20112:46PM art, diversity, youth

72 Apr19,20113:05PM Close-knit, Dynamic, Parochial73 Apr19,20113:15PM

74 Apr19,20113:58PM Diverse, Fun, Home

75 Apr19,20114:20PM innovative, clean, historic

76 Apr19,20114:47PM

77 Apr19,20114:55PM Vibrant, Options, Diversity

78 Apr19,20115:18PM Up-and-Coming, Diverse, Segregated

79 Apr19,20116:57PM Up and coming, Diverse, Entertaining

80 Apr19,20117:28PM varied ethnicities, collaboration, community

81 Apr19,20119:15PM Dense, busy, diverse

82 Apr20,20112:20AM striving, schizophrenic, diverse

83 Apr20,20112:38PM no jobs, emerging, trying

84 Apr20,20115:20PM85 Apr20,20115:43PM

86 Apr20,20116:22PM Diverse, Exciting, Safe

87 Apr20,20117:17PM diversity, thriving, historical

88 Apr21,201112:07AM

89 Apr21,20114:03PM sketchy, dirty, has potential

90 Apr21,20114:38PM Diverse, community driven, welcoming

91 Apr21,201111:21PM Diverse, Exciting, Great place to live

92 Apr22,20114:35PM

artistic

music

lots of oppertunity

misconcieved

Opportunity

changing

authentic

lively

Renaissance

Attempting

Traffic

Diverse (economically, socially)... and yes, gritty!

Cultured

Traditional Arts



ities for kids




Answer Options

Yes 7.3% 7No 14.6% 14Sometimes 78.1% 75


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Do you think your interests are reflected by our electedOfficials?

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Yes

No

Sometimes




If no, do you have any recommendations?

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1 Apr7,201112:45AM i think the city could make sure there is food access,

2 Apr7,20112:33AM I'd love to see more action-oriented leadership. Talk i

3 Apr7,20112:18PM Yes, we need to encourage more people from the co

4 Apr7,20113:39PM Empower new leaders to run for office

5 Apr8,20113:41PM not really. it will just take time to kick the bums out.

6 Apr8,20114:50PM Attend all the happenings on the city year round

7 Apr11,20117:19PM Work directly with populations not represented on the8 Apr13,20113:22PM I think elected officials talk about celebrating culture,

9 Apr17,20116:15PM adopt fair voting!

10 Apr17,201111:27PM The city counslors and school board are all old many

11 Apr18,20114:48AM 119 gallery needs to be more present.less talking, m

12 Apr18,201112:38PM

13 Apr18,20111:32PM Some of the newer blood on the council more accurat

14 Apr18,20114:21PM less crime/drugs, better schooling, more jobs, more a

15 Apr18,20116:16PM I support serious electoral reform in the U.S. and the

16 Apr18,20119:03PM I recognized that the leadership is working at breakne

17 Apr19,20112:18PM Lowell's elected officials need to better represent the

18 Apr19,20113:05PM Politicians here are often resistant to change, more c

19 Apr19,20117:28PM I think it is important that individual councilors repres20 Apr21,20114:38PM Change the winner at large voting system

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create a space for city officials to vent. offer support



hat people have the opportunity to grow and eat fresh food and raise chickens. the Childr

s cheap.

munity to run for election.

city council; saw success with Patrick Murphy and Frankie in the last election cycle. Lets gthe arts and the diversity of the community, but they themselves do not embody this diver

f them have been there since I was a kid and I'm 30now!!

re doing. outreach shouldn't be limited to people involve in 501c's. branch out by creating

ely reflect my interests.

tivities for the public, less corruption

bandonment of plurality elections for a proportional representation model.

ck speed to accomplish their goals to meet the needs of the community and I appreciate th

interests of the working professionals who live in the City.

nspicuously than in other places. Office holders seem more interested in keeping their offi

ent various groups. For the most part, they do. There may be things I disagree with but I b

to city officials as they have frustrations, anger, sadness, their own racism, their own intern



n's library section needs to be brought up to date for the needs of families of all sorts. The

t a Cambodian on the council!sity.

ifferent, small theater, art spaces. work on providing jobs AND affordable housing, not just

eir collective efforts. However, things are not going to change easily. Not without people th

es than extending themselves by making the bold decisions necessary for the city to drive

lieve they represent their constituents they are in communication with. I would like more

alized racism to work on. all of these things, if ACTED on could be detriment to the effectiv



downtown could be much more family friendly in its public spaces.

affordable housing.

at represent the communities that are being served. I hate to say it, but haven't anyone no

a true urban renaissance in Lowell. Until elected officials take make real wagers with their

emale representation and a more diverse council but would not criticize those on it now.

eness of their work and to the city. so creating a supportive space for them to speak about



iced the apparent lack of people of color in position of power this city? I really believe that

olitical capital, Lowell's progress to economic and social luminance predominance promine

what it feels like can only help them put those FEELINGS aside, access their best thinking,



young people, students, and community need to have voices on the board that will look at

nce will be sluggish at best.

and help make the entire city move ahead.



hem as people not as a contract or revenue for their businesses or "those people that nee



our help".




Do you think Lowell is dirtier than a city this size should be?

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Yes 33.0% 31No 39.4% 37Not sure 27.7% 26


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Yes

No

Not sure




If yes, do you have any recommendations?

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1 Apr7,20111:31AM I think most cities are pretty dirty. Downtown Lowell i

2 Apr7,20112:33AM Lowell is not dirty for crying out loud!

3 Apr7,20112:59AM New recycling projects, trash projects - keep these jo

4 Apr7,201112:14PM neighborhood action (community clean-ups) more pu

5 Apr7,20113:39PM I don't think we should accept "dirty" as a state of bre

6 Apr7,20116:05PM I've noticed that the actual roads and sidewalks/paths

7 Apr7,20116:41PM More trash barrels, street cleaners paid for by tax doll8 Apr7,20118:13PM fix pot holes, more trash bins/recycle bins around

9 Apr7,20118:38PM it has to do with ownership and pride... unless we can

10 Apr8,201112:09AM Teach people how to properly recycle.

11 Apr8,20114:50PM Ditto

12 Apr11,20117:19PM Scads of trash along the banks of the Concord River,

13 Apr12,20113:41PM Green Parks

14 Apr12,20118:21PM There is a lot a trash around downtown especially. I d

15 Apr13,20114:16PM focus more on neighborhood cleanup rather than just

16 Apr15,201112:02AM Education campaigns, community clean up events, m

17 Apr17,201111:06PM Downtown and the canals need more attention. The c

18 Apr17,201111:27PM Depends on which part of the city you are in.

19 Apr18,20112:55AM Some areas are really brought down by neglected or20 Apr18,20114:48AM rr records. more funding for artists. get rid of dodgy n

21 Apr18,201112:38PM It's a small enough city that cleaning it isn't impossibl

22 Apr18,20111:32PM I don't know really. I hate litter and notice it a lot mor

23 Apr18,20114:06PM I believe that a little portion of the city downtown is w

24 Apr18,20116:16PM Strengthening the enforcement of laws against litteri

25 Apr18,20119:03PM Dirtier in terms of cleaniness? I'm in downtown so I ca

26 Apr19,20111:34AM more community clean up days, more funding for org

27 Apr19,20112:07PM I think that the reason for the "dirty" reputation is the

28 Apr19,20112:10PM If by dirty you mean cheap looking. I think there is a l

29 Apr19,20112:18PM Increase recycling and community clean-up efforts.

30 Apr19,20112:42PM My actual answer is no but I think there could be a be

31 Apr19,20112:45PM some sections certainly are, but not for the most part32 Apr19,20112:46PM holding events or spaces where residents can feel pro

33 Apr19,20114:47PM Trash and Recycle should be out there more as well a

34 Apr19,20114:55PM some sections are very well maintained and almost al

35 Apr19,20116:55PM I don't think a city "should" be dirty. It's a reflection o

36 Apr19,20117:28PM Better efforts need to be made to clean up on a regul

37 Apr19,20119:15PM Cleaning the streets and canals of trash and grafitti w

38 Apr20,20112:20AM Not much can be done until a majority of the people i

39 Apr20,20115:43PM I don't use "gritty" as a negative word, necessarily - I'

40 Apr21,20114:03PM There is dog poop everywhere. It's all over the sidewa

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41 Apr22,20114:35PM It seem that the public parks downtown to do not see



much cleaner that Manhattan, for instance. Do I wish people had less trash in their yards:

s/projects local. Offer

lic trash cans, fines for littering

ing. As part of a wholistic approach to improve the city and engage all residents, part of th

are free of trash, but if you look into the area next to it (on the banks of the river, open lot

ars, less cars, bicycle paths, bike rental places, more frequent buses and bus routes

invigorate the population as a whole to take responsibility and clean up after itself, there's

n area we are trying to connect to citizens. Work with Lowell Canal Cleaners to do twic ann

n't think it's the lack of people/machines cleaning up it's that there are a lot of people who

downtown, fire some parking enforcement and hire people to clean things up instead

re trash barrels that are emptied regularly, policy foot patrol speaking with citizens (gettin

anals are used as a tourist attraction but often look like they are a garbage dump.

bandoned properties.ight clubs and venues that only serve the college crowd and cause more municipal waste o

e. create "keep your neighborhood fresh, keep your city fresh" initiative - something like t

than I think others might. More public trashcans (that actually get picked up) would be gr

ell maintain and clean, but if you drive around many other close by neighborhoods (Lower

g and property maintenance; eductional/awareness campaigns.

n't tell, but drive down to some of the economically depressed neighborhoods and you can

nizations that host them

age of the exterior of the buildings. The inside of many of these buildings have been reno

t of transient businesses and owners that don't care about the city.

tter cleaning effort because of the economic growth the city is having, we need the city to

ud and have ownership of their neighborhood.

s the parks department. Neighborhoods should be coming together to build up involvement

ways clean. other sections appear neglected.

the pride residents have in their community- I have seen people throw litter from moving

r basis. The city can provide basic services, but neighbors should also be responsible. A v

ould do a lot to improve Lowell's image and might help to improve overall littering. Also, a t

the neighborhoods care enough about their surroundings to clean it up.

e lived and worked in cities that were so clean as to feel sterile, and I prefer Lowell's chara

lks where we walk, getting washed into the water, everywhere. Is there any way to reinfor



the attention they could (they are tiny parks and wouldn't take much attention to fix up/cle



yes.

e efforts need to include beuatification. Solutions are needed on how to manage, clean an

, etc.), there is so much trash! I think more neighborhood cleanups for specific streets, an

not a whole lot that can be done. community cleanups are a start, but it's more about cha

ual pick up.

don't care and litter.

g police officers out of cars)

money by ways of police presence

at. where if each neighborhood can take charge of keeping it clean - then the city can kee

at. Not just in downtown!

elvidere for instance), is not the same. Also, me coming to the town as an outsider just visi

see how "dirty" the city is.

ated and are great. It is a dilemma due to the historical value of the mill buildings but mu

e more attractive to attract visitors, business and even new residents.

as well as finding ways to prevent the filth.

ehicles. A beautification project could be launched to encourage litter pick up.

olunteer mission could occur weekly, street-by-street, to collect garbage and make areas l

on of homes are falling apart and are visually unappealing. Some sort of program to either

cter. But a bit of streetfront cleanup would benefit some neighborhoods - the empty comm

e cleaning up after our pets? Even just promoting it? There is also trash all over streets an



an)



utilize the canal system, as the owners don't have a vested interest in Lowell.

better trash pick up (ie instead of pushing trash to a different place).

ging personal attitudes and behavior, which is much trickier to tackle.

the public areas clean.

ting for the day I have to say that there is also a lot homeless and people in need wonderin

h of downtown is extremely old.

ok better. If others in the neighborhood see this happening, perhaps they will also join in.

enforce landlord responsibilities or help assist homeowners with exterior maintenance of th

rcial buildings near the city center, for example.

public spaces and along canals. There should be clean up! The city should be taking care



g around the city. The Rivers such as the Merrimack and the Concord are just a mess to sa

eir homes would be helpful, but I imagine also expensive.

f that, or at least they should reach out to nonprofits for volunteer help.



y the least.




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Do you have the opportunity to walk/bike/use public transportas often as you would like?

ResponsePercent

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Yes

No




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1 Apr7,201112:45AM I like to bike, however, bike lanes would greatly impr

2 Apr7,20111:31AM Urban design matters a lot. We need consistent archi

3 Apr7,20112:33AM I feel like I am taking my life in my hands when I bike

4 Apr7,20112:59AM Bike lanes, public bike locks, public bike rentals. Mov

5 Apr7,201112:14PM where are the Bus Schedules? they need to be visibl

6 Apr7,20113:39PM I don't live in Lowell, first and foremost. But for those

7 Apr7,20113:52PM8 Apr7,20116:05PM I have no problem walking. I don't bike much, but I thi

9 Apr7,20116:41PM The sidewalks are not properly cleared in the winter,

10 Apr7,20116:57PM Would like to see more dedicated bike lanes if possibl

11 Apr8,201112:18PM

12 Apr8,20113:41PM start with the canals and river and work outward. the

13 Apr9,201112:15PM I do not use public transportation but I used to use it

14 Apr11,20113:22PM I walk on a daily basis and am able to do so because

15 Apr12,20118:21PM There is always traffic downtown.

16 Apr13,20113:22PM There is a need for bike lanes and buses that run late

17 Apr13,20114:16PM I avoid public transportation like the plague in any cit

18 Apr17,20114:29PM Coming from Boston I used to ride my bike everywher

19 Apr17,20116:15PM the buses should be more affordable and have more r20 Apr17,20116:57PM I've never used the public transportation because it's

21 Apr18,20114:48AM don't always feel safe at night walking because of do

22 Apr18,201112:38PM Cars believe they have the right of way. Pedestrians

23 Apr18,20111:32PM The bus could run later, and more often on the weeke

24 Apr18,20114:06PM I'm always driving.

25 Apr18,20114:21PM times for public transportation need to be expanded,

26 Apr18,20116:16PM City design gives much greater deference to personal

27 Apr18,20119:03PM I don't feel safe and the public transport don't run oft

28 Apr18,20119:34PM but still, I think bike lanes would be a really great imp

29 Apr19,20111:34AM too dangerous with the way people drive downtown-

30 Apr19,20112:07PM I do not desire to use public transportation. I do have

31 Apr19,20112:18PM Not enough bike paths. Streets downtown are too nar32 Apr19,20112:46PM I do my best to not walk in the city at night as a gene

33 Apr19,20113:05PM There is no real reason to do so. Parking is ample at t

34 Apr19,20113:58PM Add sidewalks to make it safer in Pawtucketville.

35 Apr19,20114:47PM No side walks.

36 Apr19,20114:55PM lack of time.

37 Apr19,20115:18PM Bike Lane would make it easier for a biking culture to

38 Apr19,20116:55PM I don't feel safe biking on the street in Lowell. Both a l

39 Apr19,20117:28PM I never use public transportation (and the schedule is

40 Apr20,20112:38PM the timing does not permit and the distance/destinati

If no, why not and do you have anyrecommendations?

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ResponseText

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- Have bike lanes (at least in downtown and around U

Biking downtown seems dangerous too.



41 Apr20,20115:20PM I guess better street design and general layout would

42 Apr20,20115:43PM Because I live outside of Lowell and usually have to d

43 Apr21,201112:07AM Downtown needs to be more walkable/bikeable, creat

44 Apr21,20114:03PM The commuter rail train doesn't run very often at all. I

45 Apr21,201111:21PM I have to work outside the city.



ve things. a path along the concord river would greatly improve access from one part of th

ecture and design in the neighborhoods, and improved pedestrian/bike amenities.

to work because I have to cross the Lord Overpass and it makes me say "Oh Lord!"

bus terminal, have better bus stops downtown, better route maps.

at every stop!

who do, the bus system needs to be improved to extend more hours and increase accessa

nk that bicycle safety is a concern for many people; there simply isn't enough space on ma

ome sidewalks are nonexistent, these issues should be solved. Also, buses should work lo

e. I bike to the Commuter Rail and it is treacherous in spots

canals should be a huge assett to the city. instead, they're usually disgusting despite the v

very day in highschool to get to and from Lowell High.

f the proximity of my job to my home. I am able to fully take advantage of and enjoy the d

. I would like to take the bus between Lowell and Lawrence where I live but it doesn't run

. I am an avid bike rider and would like to see some bike lanes and less potholes, glass an

e because people were aware of the riders. The first day in Lowell I was almost hit by a car

egular schedules. living in MKE, i see that WAY more people ride the bus than in lowell becunreliable. I mostly walk or bike, because I don't own a car.

gy bars that cater to college kids who don't always respect the city

believe they are invincible. Bicyclists are on the sidewalk. The common issue here is that

nds.

ore bike trails/routes

vehicles and limited accessibility for pedestrians/cyclists. Existing sidewalks need repair;

n enough.

rovement

ould like to see crosswalk and speeding infractions enforced more

the opportunity to walk around when i am downtown. I do believe that the public transpor

row and road traffic is inconsiderate to pedestrians and bicycle commuters.al precaution

e places I want to go to, and other than going out to eat or drink downtown, there is no re

develop around the city. Perhaps a bike-a-thon would help.

ack of bike lanes and what I consider to be extra-crazy drivers are to blame.

horrible) but do walk around downtown during the day and at night. The reason I don't wal

n of where I want to go.

ML)



improve safety issues and increase PED/Bike friendliness. Its not as bad as it was once a d

ive to work. It's not Lowell's fault, really - MBTA trains are too pricey. The commuter rail st

ing lanes for bikers etc that connect to downtown, Connect the bruce freeman trail to down

t only runs every two hours on weekends. This is extremely inconvenient and isolating. I do



e city to another.

ility. A better regional transportation system would be nice, so that I could more options f

ny of the roads for people to feel safe when riding. As far as public transportation is concer

ger hours and go to more places.

liant efforts of the canalwater cleaners. also target the elementary schools and stigmatize

wtown area because I reside there as well. I do share a vehicle with my spouse and would

late enough in the evening.

d other trash on the streets. I would also like to see some incentives for bicycle commuter

, who was turning and didn't know the rules of bike riding. I think that bring awareness to bi

use it's dependable, clean and convenient.

o one really knows what the rules and regulations are to co-exist safely. The "share the ro

edestrian and bike paths should be incorporated into the downtown infrastructure, especia

ation system has very few benefits when it comes to connecting different parts of the city.

son to visit the downtown area.

k more in other areas is because I do not feel safe enough to do so.



cade ago.

tion could be a bit better connected to downtown, though. It would be great to see some le

town

n't walk in Lowell after dark, but I don't see what can be done about this. It's just not safe.



r public transportation on my commute from Westford.

ned - why isn't there a bus that goes down Pawtucket Blvd., for example? In general, I thin

polluters the way that smoking has been stigmatized. not cool.

like to use public transportation during times when my vehicle is unavailable but I feel that

who live/work in Lowell.

ke riders or designated bike lanes in main areas would be a great start.

ad" initiative that details on how to co-exist can be very helpful.

lly.



git light rail in Lowell!



k more clearly marked bus stops and broader routes for the LRTA would be great. I also thi

hours of service do not allow me to use transportation to get to and from early morning or



nk it would be fabulous if there was a way to get to the airport (Logan) directly from Lowell.

vening meetings in different areas of the city. The weekend schedule is also frustrating.




Do you/would you send your children to Lowell Public Schools?

Answer Options

Yes 59.3% 54No 40.7% 37


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Yes

No




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1 Apr7,201112:45AM I will due to limited other options. The school system

2 Apr7,20111:12AM I'm a product of this city's public education. We need

3 Apr7,20111:31AM Diversity is important to me.

4 Apr7,20112:59AM I don't have children.

5 Apr7,20113:39PM Again, I don't live in Lowell, but part of my hesitation

6 Apr7,20115:24PM Vilonce, wants the best for child

7 Apr7,20116:05PM I don't have children, but I think this is important to n8 Apr7,20116:35PM Lowell Public schools are ranked in the bottom 5 acro

9 Apr7,20116:57PM I don't have kids, but I have heard that they are not g

10 Apr7,20117:44PM I prefrer the private schools because of the size and a

11 Apr7,20118:38PM By many accounts, the school ratings are horrendous.

12 Apr7,20119:06PM Way too large at the high school. too easy to get wra

13 Apr8,201112:09AM I don't want my kid around gangs and teachers who d

14 Apr8,20113:41PM I answered no because our only child isn't old enough

15 Apr11,20113:22PM I would send my children to public schools up until Hi

16 Apr12,20113:41PM From what I hear, students are not held up to high sta

17 Apr13,20113:22PM I would send them to elementary and middle school b

18 Apr13,20114:16PM I will never have children

19 Apr17,20114:29PM I feel that the classroom sizes are too large for stude20 Apr17,20119:54PM I feel as though the school does not set students up t

21 Apr17,201111:06PM Don't have any children. Would consider it.

22 Apr18,20114:48AM issues of violence, gangs, racism.

23 Apr18,201112:38PM Not private schools either. Instead of just focusing on

24 Apr18,20114:06PM I don't see why not.

25 Apr18,20114:21PM school curriculum need to be more diverse, incorpora

26 Apr18,20119:03PM I don't have any children and if I do, I'm not sure whe

27 Apr18,20119:34PM we have always intended to homeschool, but I think t

28 Apr18,201111:46PM Lack of parent involvement/ school officials place prio

29 Apr19,20111:13AM Not enough individualized attention

30 Apr19,201111:50AM no kids

31 Apr19,20112:10PM I share custody and he goes to school in another tow32 Apr19,20112:18PM Lack of administrative leadership, inability to upkeep

33 Apr19,20112:46PM I do not have children.

34 Apr19,20113:15PM

35 Apr19,20115:18PM Public school system is over burdened by the lack of f

36 Apr19,20117:28PM non-applicable.

37 Apr20,20115:20PM None really, I currently don't live close enough to LPS

38 Apr20,20115:43PM N/A

39 Apr21,201112:07AM Over populated not enough one on one with student

40 Apr21,20114:03PM I didn't go to school in Lowell, but I know smart peopl

If no, why not and do you have anyrecommendations?

ResponseCount

ResponseText

Categories

Better MBTA system (No Boston transfer hubs)



41 Apr21,20114:38PM System is inefficient and students are lost through th

42 Apr22,20114:35PM This is a tough question that I am still trying to figure



seems to be obviously struggling, over extended, and too large.

more after-school programs for the diversity of the city. But any new program would have t

f buying a home in Lowell was the LPS.

te. I work with the School Department professionally, and so I am aware of the real challens the state. I would rather give my kids an opportunity to go to a well rank school where t

ood.

bility to communicate with the staff. I also love the curriculum at the private school my son

I'm torn at the moment, having a young child. On the one hand, I feel like she could bene

ped up in violence or get lost.

on't care

. As far as whether we would, that remains to be seen. We're definitely wary.

h School. I do believe that Lowell High is a good school and that a diploma from there doe

ndards, and need to be challenged, disciplined, and encouraged more.

ut would hesitate to send them to the high school. It's too big and students get lost in the

ts of that age to learn in. Also, I don't like that the high school is an open campus, I see kidsucceed but rather fail or just get by.

passing tests or how to win the game (cram for a test, pass, and forget about the material

ing perspective from different cultures, also human development, sex ed, early childhood

her I'll trust the schools here to educate my child. It is my hope that steps will be taken to

at the diversity of Lowell's schools is really attractive. also, as there is rarely an opportunit

rity on politics not education

right now. he wants to finish the school yar there. Otherwise I would have no issue.school facilities.

unds to provide a higher teacher to student ratio.

to send children, but would consider. I guess it depends on class sizing and quality of teach

who graduated from Lowell High. I suspect there is much to be improved, but I don't reall



system because of budget cuts, no capacity, no support for teachers or students

out as my son is only 1.5 years old.



o be innovative and self-sustainable from concept. (The survey window is quite small sugge

ges and strengths of the schools. That being said, there are some schools in Lowell to whiey are challended and not held back by a lack of goverment funding or by the educational

is attending this fall.

fit from a large school system and variety of activities to take advantage of; on the other h

provider teens with education needed to succeed in college. I am not impressed by the siz

racks.

walking around downtown all day long, smoking ans hanging out with their friends.

), focus on LEARNING.

evelopment, parenting, money management, and goal setting should be part of foundatio

nsure that the students attending Lowell Public Schools would no longer be languishing in

y to say this, I care very, very little about a school's test scores, and i think that many pare

ing/faculty staff, as well as, opportunities for growth beyond the generic high school curric

know specifics.



sting that my answer be a short one)

h I would not send a child. I just know that I would have a choice. I think this is a matter of levels of other students.

nd, I worry that she will be surrounded by a large population of students that are discoura

e of the school and the ratio of students to staff to offer additional support via guidance co

classes

n educational environment that is substandard. I think you need a school committee that r

ts actually share this sentiment. what parents want is a place that is safe and warm and w

lum standards.



education (of the parents).

ed and hopeless and believe that education isn't important. That kind of depressed/hopele

nselors for SAT/ACT exam prep and educatuion, emphasis and support through college app

epresent a group of diverse and talented individuals who are committed to providing the g

elcoming. if the test scores are great, then great, but it really is a secondary issue.



ss attitude can eventually erode one's own belief that education and learning is necessary

lication process.

vernance needed to ensure the school's success and that as a group, they are concerned fi



or success in life. I want my children to be surrounded by children that are engaged, who

rst and foremost with the academic success of the the school. I'm not sure if it's done now,



ave active and engaged parents and teachers, and I'm not sure that that is "normal" in the

but asking for regular reports of academic progress and work underway is important to en



Lowell Public School system at the moment.

ure that the cirricular and instructional practices are rigorous, aligned to the standards, ad



ress the needs of ALL students.




Do you shop downtown or go out in Lowell on the weekends?

Answer Options

Always 19.1% 18Never 5.3% 5Sometimes 75.5% 71


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Always

Never

Sometimes




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1 Apr7,201112:16AM I love live music, and go into Boston/Cambridge often

2 Apr7,201112:44AM I wish that there were classier places to go out for the

3 Apr7,201112:45AM I do not do a lot of recreational shopping. Mostly, I en

4 Apr7,20111:31AM Need more "3rd places" in the city

5 Apr7,20111:37AM Taxes

6 Apr7,20112:33AM If businesses (not just bars) stayed open later, I woul

7 Apr7,20112:59AM It's not the shortage of options, it's the shortage of st8 Apr7,201112:14PM personal budgeting

9 Apr7,20113:39PM When I worked downtown, I was always spending mo

10 Apr7,20116:05PM I do, but it would be great if there were more choices.

11 Apr7,20116:35PM I enjoy going out in Lowell. The only reason I am not

12 Apr7,20116:41PM The stores have erratic hours, they are not open after

13 Apr7,20117:44PM I like to stay home on the weekends and limit my sho

14 Apr7,20118:38PM As far as shopping goes, I don't feel like there are ma

15 Apr8,201112:09AM Stores do not appeal to me and ate too expensive. I r

16 Apr8,201112:18PM Time issues

17 Apr8,20113:41PM I think there should be a category between "Sometim

18 Apr8,20114:50PM Fix the cranky street systems

19 Apr11,20117:19PM Live in Chelmsford, work in Lowell. I have choices in20 Apr12,20113:41PM If I felt safe, I would be more likely to.

21 Apr13,20114:16PM I don't drink and the nightlife is pitifully boring withou

22 Apr15,201112:02AM I find hours of many stores challenging. We do go to r

23 Apr17,20116:15PM when i would go out on weekends, i would go downto

24 Apr17,20119:54PM I split my outings between Nashua, Lowell, Boston an

25 Apr17,201111:06PM There are many good things about downtown but the

26 Apr17,201111:07PM close off middle streets on weekends for walking traffi

27 Apr17,201111:41PM likes to go into boston sometimes

28 Apr18,20112:55AM I often go out to eat/bars, but many stores seem to cl

29 Apr18,20113:25AM Lack of convenient parking and not enough stores of i

30 Apr18,201112:38PM it's not as lively as I wish it could be. downtown isn't

31 Apr18,20114:06PM There are times that I come more often, but I do think32 Apr18,20114:21PM product selection/types of stores are limited, expand

33 Apr18,201111:59PM no

34 Apr19,20111:41AM More variety, although this has improved quite a bit. :

35 Apr19,201111:30AM Stores dont have what I'm looking for. If I go out I go

36 Apr19,20112:04PM parking is a pain, not a lot of places to shop. We need

37 Apr19,20112:07PM I enjoy gonig out in Lowell on the weekends with frien

38 Apr19,20112:10PM I love Downtown!

39 Apr19,20112:46PM Parking is an issue and I work downtown so I often sta

40 Apr19,20113:05PM There are no real shopping draws downtown. Again, b

If not always, why not and do you have anyrecommendations?

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41 Apr19,20113:15PM I live outside of Lowell and commute to work

42 Apr19,20114:20PM I've never shopped here in lowell, because there aren

43 Apr19,20114:55PM not many options to shop. love to go out to dinner in

44 Apr19,20116:57PM I like some shops around Lowell, but I feel parking is

45 Apr19,20117:28PM It's nice to go to other places and get out of the city.

46 Apr19,20119:15PM I go out to eat on occaision in downtown Lowell, and I

47 Apr20,20112:20AM Very little seems to go on at night, even in downtown

48 Apr20,20115:20PM Lack of available cash, tough economy. Downtown lo49 Apr20,20115:43PM Not in town often on the weekends since I commute i

50 Apr20,20116:22PM don't always go out in lowell on weekends because w

51 Apr21,20114:03PM It would be nice if there were more stores downtown,

52 Apr21,20114:38PM There's not that many affordable shops that are gear

53 Apr21,201111:21PM I don't go shopping too often. There are not a lot of s



to hear jazz,blues, and other stuff Lowell's pubs aren't real;y offering. I would LOVE to be a

20-something. A venue that didn't play top 40 music with a dirty dance floor would be nic

joy the art openings downtown. If the trolley park had a wider play area and benches that

sit in coffee shops, and do all kinds of stuff during the week and on weekends.

le. Limited to restaurants and bars. I would like to do more recreational activities than eati

ey there. Parking is an issue, and some type of a local market, or many small different eth

I think that more needs to be done to ensure that the business that come can stay.

always here is because I go to my parents or boyfriends homes frequently.

normal working hours, they are not near clean places, sometimes I do not like the aestheti

pping to the things I need.

y options for me downtown. The types of stores that I'd be interested in just don't exist, a

ther shop online. Would like to see a more accessible grocery story aside from ghetto bask

es" and "Always". Always implies always. We don't have the money or time to always do s

y community. Promote a more robust/dynamic downtown.

being intoxicated.

estaurants.

n. i think it's important to build up downtown, but also to realize that it is not the whole cit

Manchester. I do not shop in downtown because the shops are geared more towards the r

e seems to be a lack of live music venues.

ic and bigger outdoor seating areas or outdoor music

se very early.

nterest

he first place I think of when I want to go shopping for groceries, for coffee, or clothes. the

Lowell has a lot to offer. It might be a little drive from my house, but it's worth the wait.he diversity of businesses in the area...there are more restaurants than anything else...do

-)

owntown.

to well known retailers downtown. food and drinks, we have plenty of but there isnt much

ds, however there is not enough draw by the above college aged crowd to the city. Gettin

y away on weekends.

old strokes are needed to bring people downtown for reasons other than drinking or eating.



't any stores appaeling to me. I go out almost every weekend.

lowell.

ind of annoying in Downtown. I don't mind going out in Lowell, but I get annoyed by undera

And, I don't want to return to the same places all the time.

sometimes shop at the Market St. Market. Other than that I don't think there are very man

.

ks great today, additional construction and preservation adds nice touch, plus, commercialfor work, but I do get lunch or drinks and run errands downtown.

like to switch up the scenery and sometimes the crowds can get very young and rowdy at

like more clothing and shoe stores. I also have other places that I go.. into Boston, Cambrid

d to younger generation.

ops consistent with what I do go shopping for. I would like to go more if I have the time th



ble to go out to places in Lowell like the Cantab Lounge or Wally's in Cambridge.

. As for shopping, there's not much to shop at in downtown Lowell.

aced the play structure(S) then I would be MUCH more attracted to going downtown frequ

g and drinking. Shopping doesn't count! More music venues, more bike paths, cyber cafe,

nic and farmers markets would be a great attraction for people.

c of the place. These are issues that are for private business owners so my recommendati

d I don't know if they could exist downtown. I'd love to see more consignment shops, uniq

et

omething on weekends, regardless of where. Entertainment-wise, I can live a fulfilling life i

y, though.

eally young population and there is not enough shopping for young professionals.

re are shops that are wonderful but it's never been first on my list. the perception has to c

ntown area is small with not many interesting places to visit

reason to come downtown on the weekends during the day, unless there is a festival of so

more of the 24-35 year old crowd would make coming out more fun as many times if you

The downtown area needs anchor stores, whether chains or local, and a consistent attracti



ge college kids going to the local bars. I can't recommend anything about the local college

businesses/shops downtown that I am interested in. I would shop at a pet supply store an

interests are still very affordable for the average consumer. Affordability and diversity is k

certain establishments downtown but Lowell has added some pretty cool low key restaura

ge, etc. Downtown Lowell is rather small, but nice.

ough.



ntly. Same for if the Kerouac park had a fence the road. It would make it a much safer sp

etc

ns would have more to do with their interior design and exterior.

ue clothing boutiques, used book stores, shops geared toward children and games, flea-ma

Lowell. Shopping-wise, there's not much for me downtown. As far as recommendations, I

ange. i get weekly emails but how do other residents get their information about "special

e sort. Perhaps do free weekend concerts on Palmer st./ Middle st. shut the street down.

re not at a college bar than it is somewhat dead.

on to motivate visitors. The folk festival and summer music series are great, but what abou



students that bother me, but parking could be better. There are so many restrictions for pa

thrift stores if they were located downtown. Also, if traffic wasn't an issue most of the tim

y to remain dynamic (in the market) and sustainable.

ts/establishments with great food/entertainment



ce to hang out - and then perhaps spend - as a family.

rkets, open-air farmers markets and more artisan shops (similar to haymarket square in Bo

would join the chorus of those who long for a Trader Joe's, a movie house, a book store, an

" and events going on in downtown? perhaps start there - promoting events through mixe

t the rest of the year? Again, there is a lack of will to take the steps necessary to achieve t



rking, I feel like the downtown banks should just allow everyone to park after hours and the

I'd be more likely to stop downtown while I'm running errands, but I usually avoid downtw



ton. The downtown right now is pretty boring and full of empty store-fronts. As far as nig

d a SANDWICH place. Where can I get a friggin' sandwich in this city, seriously? I'm not tal

media.

e goal that everyone professes publicly.



re shouldn't be any consequences. The parking garage is not that expensive but not quite

n for that reason, unless I'm walking/biking.



t-life, I'd love to see a small-scale movie theatre that shows more obscure films, more live

lking meatball parm or some shit like that. I'm talking the types of sandwiches they used t



irectly next to any places I would feel comfortable walking alone in down town Lowell at ni



usic options like the Backpage, and a lot more venues for displaying artwork.

serve at Olive That and More. Life Alive is good, but sometimes an appetite calls for MEA



ht, being a 24 yr old female.



in a sandwich.




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31 18 14 1126 25 17 13

Trash and crime within the city 25 24 18 16

35 27 16 8

30 21 20 14Other 5 3 11 4

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