City of Fort Bragg
Downtown Civic Plaza & Urban Greening Initiative Survey Help Shape the Future of Downtown Fort Bragg
The City of Fort Bragg is exploring opportunities to transform underutilized downtown properties into welcoming public spaces that support community gathering, arts and culture, urban greening, walkability, and downtown revitalization.
Potential concepts currently being explored include:
A Downtown Franklin Plaza at 300 N. Franklin Street
A Community Event / Green Space at 435 N. Franklin Street These preliminary concepts may include features such as:
Native landscaping and trees
Public art and murals
Bathrooms
Outdoor seating and gathering spaces
Flexible event areas and small performances
Water features and public amenities
Community events, markets, and downtown activation opportunities Your feedback will help shape the vision, priorities, and future grant opportunities for these projects.
COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY
1. Do you live in Fort Bragg?
Yes
No, but I work in Fort Bragg
No, but I visit frequently
Other
2. How often do you visit Downtown Fort Bragg?
Daily
A few times a week
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
3. What would encourage you to spend more time downtown? (Check all that apply)
More public gathering spaces
More landscaping and greenery
More seating and places to relax
More family-friendly spaces
More live music and events
More public art and murals
Outdoor dining opportunities
Farmers markets or pop-up vendors
Better walkability and pedestrian spaces
Improved lighting and ambiance
Public restrooms
More community activities
Other: ___________
DOWNTOWN CIVIC PLAZA – 300 N. FRANKLIN STREET
4. Which features would you most like to see in a Downtown Civic Plaza? (Select up to 5)
Outdoor seating areas
Native landscaping and trees
Public art and murals
Small performance stage
Water feature/fountain
String lighting and ambiance
Flexible community gathering space
Food truck or pop-up vendor space
Public Wi-Fi
Self-cleaning public restroom
Interactive art or sculpture
Historic/cultural interpretation
Bicycle parking
Outdoor dining opportunities
Other: ___________
5. What types of activities would you like to see in the Civic Plaza? (Check all that apply)
Small concerts/music performances
Art walks
Community celebrations
Holiday events
Outdoor dining and social gathering
Pop-up markets/vendors
Farmers markets
Family-friendly programming
Quiet seating and relaxation
Cultural or educational events
Other: ___________
COMMUNITY EVENT / GREEN SPACE – 435 N. FRANKLIN STREET
6. Which concept best fits the future of 435 N. Franklin Street? Community Event Space
Urban Green Space / Passive Park
Flexible combination of both
Unsure
7. Which features would you most like to see at the larger Community Event / Green Space? (Select up to 5)
Flexible lawn/event space
Outdoor concert area
Native landscaping and gardens
Tree canopy and shaded seating
Rain gardens/bioswales
Picnic and gathering areas
Outdoor movie nights
Farmers markets/community markets
Public art and murals
Walking paths
Nature-based water feature
Small amphitheater seating
Family-friendly space
Food truck or vendor opportunities
Other: ___________
COMMUNITY CHARACTER & IDENTITY
8. What words best describe the type of public spaces Fort Bragg should create? (Check all that apply)
Coastal
Redwood-inspired
Artistic
Historic
Relaxing
Family-friendly
Vibrant
Walkable
Rustic
Modern
Nature-focused
Community-centered
Event-oriented
Welcoming
Sustainable
Other: ___________
9. What elements best reflect Fort Bragg’s identity and should be incorporated into these spaces? (Check all that apply)
Coastal and ocean themes
Redwoods and natural materials
Local history
Fishing and waterfront heritage
Arts and murals
Railroad/Skunk Train history
Indigenous and cultural heritage
Native landscaping
Community gathering traditions
Other: ___________
URBAN GREENING & SUSTAINABILITY
10. How important are the following features to you?
Feature
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Not Important
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Tree canopy/shade
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Stormwater/rain gardens
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Climate-resilient design
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Public green space
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Walkability improvements
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FINAL QUESTIONS
11. Do you support pursuing grant funding opportunities for these projects? Yes
No
Unsure
12. What concerns or considerations should the City keep in mind as these concepts move forward? (Open-ended)
13. What excites you most about these potential projects? (Open-ended)
14. Any additional comments or ideas?
THANK YOU!
Your feedback will help shape the future vision for public spaces and downtown revitalization in Fort Bragg. The City appreciates your participation and community input.