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Safe in Public Space Survey

Safe in Public Space is an initiative that aims to broaden the definition of public safety to address new public health challenges as well as systemic inequities intensified by COVID-19.  We want to better understand how we can create a safe space for everyone at The Bentway.

Why take this survey?

Safety in public space can mean different things, depending on who you ask. What makes some people feel safe can make others feel unsafe. We want to understand who feels safe and unsafe in public space within our neighbourhood in order to inform our practices and policies at The Bentway. The survey should take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete.

The information gained through this survey will be used to help build a safe space for all users at The Bentway. The survey will be supplemented by additional 1-on-1 interviews and targeted outreach to local stakeholders who might otherwise be overlooked or may not respond to an online survey. Early next year we’ll be processing all the Safe in Public Space related research, interviews, and creative experiments, and developing specific, renewed safety commitments for The Bentway.

All responses will be kept anonymous.