Survey results updated

Went down to the lot this morning and did a little more surveying. We've now been to almost every house in Woodbourne-McCabe on the near side.

The totals re-tallied:

1) Would you be interested in becoming involved in a community garden next spring if it were built? 

Yes--28 

No--7

2) How often would you participate in garden events (managing your own plot, hanging out, attending small concerts, etc.)

Daily--1

4-5 times a week--3

2-3 times a week--15

Once a week, never--17

Never--3

3) Would you be interested in growing only plants/flowers/trees at the garden, or actual produce for eating?

Trend is split about 50/50 between produce for eating and only plants/flowers/trees. Many would like both.

4) What kinds of additional projects would you support for the vacant lot? (Can circle more than one.) 

Swing set--14

Staging area for musical events--8

Farmers' market--16

Compost pile--6

5) What do you foresee being the main benefits of transforming the lot into a community garden? (Can circle more than one.) 

Making use of the empty lot--15

Raising community spirit--22

Creating a social space for the community--13

Turning the lot into a play area for kids--18