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Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Statistically Significant Response
• 544 responses to Town Common survey• Responses > 400 considered significant
• 3 narrative questions received 197-267 responses
• Key age groups represented• Good distribution of length of time in town• Most respondents said they would
drive (73%) or walk (11.4%) to theTown Common
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q2: Percent Seeing Potential Benefits of a Town Common
Relative Importance 1 - 5
Improving the aesthetics of Bolton centerIncreased Home Values
More Commerce
Planned Activities
Gathering Place
Improved Aesthetics
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
4.46
4.23
4.02
3.68
3.64
88.57%
79.32%
74.01%
62.22%
57.35%
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q3: Likelihood of Use of Common For…
Top 7 Choices – Extent of Use
Public markets (e.g. farmers’ market, plant sale, art fairs)
Walking or jogging on trails
Organized activities/events
82.39%
79.17%.
72.73%
72.16%
69.16%
62.12%
62%
Concerts
Holiday festivities
Strolls on paved paths
Relaxing, conversation, reading
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q5: Frequency of Use
42% would use the Common at leastonce per month.
40.58%
34.81%
17.5%
7.12%
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q6: Common Design Ideas
• 242 narrative responses• Most frequently suggested design elements:• Parking (33 recommended)• Coffee Shop (30 recommended)• Gazebo/Performance Space (26 recommended)• Trails and Paths (16 for trails, 7 for paved paths)• Benches (26 recommended)
• Because the Common land is residential zoning, should explore collaboration with abutting business property for coffee shop ideas.
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q7: Other Model Commons
• 197 narrative responses• Most mentioned commons• Harvard (29.44%)• Concord (10.66%)• Lexington (7.11%)• Clinton (5.08%)• Westford (4.57%)
• Respondents like the “village-like” atmosphere of these commons; in particular, several respondents noted proximity of the Harvard General Store to Harvard’s Common.
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q8: Concerns about the Common• 267 narrative responses
• Key concerns• Traffic/Safety (25.84%)
• Parking (22.10%)
• Tax Impacts (7.12%)
• Cost (4.87%)• Respondents are concerned about
interactions between the Common, traffic and pedestrian safety.
• Some expressed concerns over costs to town.
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q9: How long have you lived in town?
38% have lived in town fewer than 10 years
62% have lived in town more than 10 years
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q10: Household Size
2.14 adults per household
1.50 children per household
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q11: Respondent Age Range
55+ yrs
35-54 yrs
18-34 yrs
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Percent of Respondents
Consistent with town demographics: 40% age 40-64)
55.27%
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
Q12: Likelihood of Financial Contribution to the Common Project
40%
14.9%
37.25%
7.84%
Over 200 respondents
said they would contribute, with another 180 still
undecided
Bolton Town Common Survey Results
For more information, visit www.boltontowncommon.org