47 people
shared feedback via our survey
How we listened
The first round of engagement on Eames Avenue ran from March 19th - 29th 2024.
Opportunities to provide feedback included:
- An online survey on Participate Hobsons Bay
- Conversations with traders and other key stakeholder.
Who we heard from
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89%
Live near the shopping strip
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57%
visit the shopping strip every day, or multiple times a week
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40%
visit a few times a month or less frequently
How you travel to the shopping strip
Respondents could select multiple options
What you want to see
We asked you which of the following elements you would like to see in the concept plan.
98% of respondents said they would like to see one or more of the following:
➜ Seating
➜ Greenery
➜ Picnic tables
Other feedback and ideas
We asked you for any other feedback or ideas you had which would make visiting the shopping strip a better experience.
"Anything that can make the area attractive to small businesses that would help make the community more vibrant!"
40% of respondents said they would like to see more diverse businesses attracted to the area, as a key motive for improvements.
The top 5 most frequently mentioned areas for improvement were:
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traffic calming and parking issues
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shopfront and street aesthetics
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screening from weather and road
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dog friendly features
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footpath improvements
