First, tell us about your experiences in The Bentway and surrounding neighbourhood (The Bentway neighbourhood: the CityPlace, Fort York, and Liberty Village neighbourhoods)
1. Why do you visit The Bentway neighbourhood?
(Please select all that apply)
I live in the neighbourhood
I pass through
I attend programs and activities
I meet friends
I use it for exercise
I have never been to the Bentway neighbourhood
Other:
2. Which public amenities do you use at The Bentway?
(Please select all that apply)
Washrooms
Seating areas
Power outlets
WiFi
Walking paths / Skating area
Parking
Other:
3a. How safe do you feel in The Bentway neighbourhood?
Completely unsafe
Very unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Very Safe
Completely safe
Other:
3b. What makes you feel safe or unsafe?
Be as broad or specific as you want, some examples include: the presence (or lack of presence) of other people, the presence (or lack of presence) of law enforcement, lighting, sidewalk widths, times of day etc.
Based on 'Safe in Public Space' interviews, research, and creative projects, we identified some general experiences people have with safety in public space and within The Bentway neighbourhood, reflected in the questions below. Please share your experiences with us.
4. How often do you bump into someone you know / recognize a familiar face in The Bentway neighbourhood?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
All the time
Other:
5. To what degree do you feel that your background/culture is represented at The Bentway? (E.g. through public art, billboards, community activities, people)
Never represented
Rarely represented
Sometimes represented
Often represented
Always represented
Could you elaborate on your answer?
6. I feel more safe when I see people from my background/culture in The Bentway neighbourhood.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Somewhat agree
Agree
Strongly agree
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
7. Have you experienced judgement when you are in The Bentway neighbourhood? (E.g. feel surveilled by others/law enforcement, overhear others speaking negatively about you, have been asked to leave a space, uncomfortable glances)
Never
Hardly ever
Sometimes
Often
Don't know
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
8. How often do you adjust your behaviour in The Bentway neighbourhood in order to feel safe? (E.g. are there spaces you avoid, do you change how you dress, shift times to use public space, hold on to your keys, change your route, pretend to be on the phone)
Never
Hardly ever
Sometimes
Often
Don't know
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
9. Does design impact your level of safety and comfort in The Bentway neighbourhood? (Consider: lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes, public washrooms, power outlets or seating areas)
No impact at all
Very little impact
Some impact
Major impact
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
10. What activities at The Bentway make you feel most safe?
Please select all that apply.
Art installations
Performances
Fitness, recreation, and play
Food & beverage programs
Talks and tours
Casual gatherings
When there is no programed activity/events
None of these activities make me feel safe
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
11. How satisfied are you with your ability to contribute to The Bentway? (E.g. provide feedback to shape programming, inform access to resources, organize events, gatherings or protests, or other community experiences)
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
12. Did this survey change your perception or definition of what safety is?
Yes
No
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
13. How did you learn about this survey?
Word of mouth
Social media
Posters on site
Other:
14. Email Address: Please share to stay informed and updated about Bentway projects (including the Safe in Public Space Initiative)
Collecting data on who is providing feedback is important when considering safety. A sense or experience of safety is often tied to a person’s demographic makeup. We understand that intersectionality and people's own unique experiences is important when looking at this data. We don't need your name but would be interested to hear some information about you to understand who these perspectives are coming from.
1. What is your age range?
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Under 18
19 to 24 years old
25 to 34 years old
35 to 44 years old
45 to 54 years old
55 to 64 years old
65 to 74 years old
75 to 84 years old
85 years old or older
Prefer not to answer
5. Were you born in Canada?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
6. If no, when did you arrive in Canada?
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In the last year
1 to 5 years ago
6 to 10 years ago
More than 10 years ago
N/A
Prefer not to answer
7. People often identify with a specific race or racial background. For example, some people consider themselves “White”, or “Black” or “East/Southeast Asian”. Please indicate if you identify with any of the following:
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(Select all that apply)
Black (African, Afro-Caribbean, African-Canadian descent)
Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuk/Inuit)
Middle Eastern (Arab, Persian, West Asian descent, e.g. Afghan, Egyptian, Iranian, Lebanese, Turkish, Kurdish, etc.)
Southeast Asian (Taiwanese descent; Filipino, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai, Indonesian)
East Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Latino (Latin American, Hispanic descent
South Asian (South Asian descent, e.g. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Indo-Caribbean, etc.)
White (European descent)
Multiracial
Prefer not to answer
Other:
8. Do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability? A person with a disability may have one or more of the following: a permanent, temporary or episodic; visible or invisible; physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment(s), which may result in experiencing barriers to full participation in society.
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
9. What is your annual household income (before tax)?
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Under $20 000
$20 000 - $39 000
$40 000 - $59 000
$60 000 - $99 000
$100 000 - $140 000
More than $140 000
Do not know
Prefer not to answer