To benchmark perceptions of Downtown Bellevue and measure overall satisfaction with the area as a place

Downtown Bellevue Residents Survey Summary Bellevue Downtown Association Northwest Research Group, Inc. April 2006 Table of Contents Background 3 Overall Livability of Downtown Bellevue Likelihood to Recommend Downtown Bellevue Livability Measures 4 Reasons for Living In Downtown Bellevue 5 Areas for Improvement 5 Work and Commuting 6 Sources of Information about Downtown Bellevue 6 Participation in Downtown Events and Entertainment 7 Respondent Profile 8 Residence Profile 9 2 Background To benchmark perceptions of Downtown Bellevue and measure overall satisfaction with the area as a place to live, the Bellevue Downtown Association, in collaboration with Northwest Research Group, Inc., compiled the first-ever survey of Downtown Bellevue residents. The survey, offered online using Sensus Web technology to every Downtown resident and in printed form by request, was conducted from January 30 to February 17, 2006. The final completed sample size was 118 residents, which yielded an overall margin of sampling error of plus or minus %9.09 at the 95% confidence level. Overall Livability of Downtown Bellevue Downtown residents were asked to describe the livability of Downtown Bellevue using the terms excellent, good, fair or poor. A strong majority (88%) rate the livability of the area positively. Good 47% Excellent 41% Poor Fair 2% 10% A strong majority (91%) ...