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Att 2 - Survey

Fort Bragg City Council
December 8, 2025

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Att 2 - Survey
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December 8, 2025
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City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 1 / 12

96.36% 53

1.82% 1

1.82% 1
Q1 Section 1: Community PerceptionDo you believe vacant storefronts and commercial buildings are a concern in Fort Bragg?
Answered: 55 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 55
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Not sure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Not sure
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 2 / 12
Q2 How do vacant buildings impact your experience in Fort Bragg? (Select all that apply) Answered: 55 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Create a sense
of decline or
neglect
Discourage
shopping or
walking
Reduce
community pride
Affect tourism
No impact
Other (please
specify)
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 3 / 12

98.18% 54

69.09% 38

83.64% 46

67.27% 37

1.82% 1

20.00% 11
Total Respondents: 55

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Create a sense of decline or neglect
Discourage shopping or walking
Reduce community pride
Affect tourism
No impact
Other (please specify)
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 4 / 12
Q3 Are there specific buildings or areas you think need attention? Answered: 40 Skipped: 15
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 5 / 12

89.09% 49

1.82% 1

9.09% 5
Q4 Section 2: City Action & PolicyDo you think the City should take a more active role in addressing vacant storefronts?
Answered: 55 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 55
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Unsure

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Unsure
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 6 / 12
Q5 What types of actions would you support the City taking? (Select all that apply) Answered: 54 Skipped: 1
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Incentives
Temporary uses
Vacancy tax
Match
entrepreneurs
Beautification
Other (please
specify)
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 7 / 12

75.93% 41

62.96% 34

66.67% 36

48.15% 26

59.26% 32

25.93% 14
Total Respondents: 54

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Incentives
Temporary uses
Vacancy tax
Match entrepreneurs
Beautification
Other (please specify)
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 8 / 12

45.28% 24

28.30% 15

35.85% 19
Q6 If the City offered grants or support for storefront improvements, would you support funding it with public dollars?
Answered: 53 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 53
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Depends -
please explain:

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Depends - please explain:

City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 9 / 12
Q7 Section 3: Community VisionWhat would you like to see more of in currently vacant storefronts?
Answered: 47 Skipped: 8
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 10 / 12
Q8 Do you have any creative ideas or success stories from other towns you'd like Fort Bragg to consider?
Answered: 29 Skipped: 26
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 11 / 12

83.02% 44

1.89% 1

15.09% 8
Q9 Do you feel this issue should be a priority for the City Council in the next 12–18 months? Answered: 53 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 53
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes
No
Unsure - why
or why not

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes
No
Unsure - why or why not
City of Fort Bragg Vacant Storefronts & Buildings Community Survey 12 / 12
Q10 Thank you for participating!Your input helps shape a more vibrant and welcoming Fort Bragg.

If you would like to be involved in future planning discussions or receive updates, please leave your contact information:

Answered: 21 Skipped: 34

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