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)
Other:
2. Which public amenities do you use at The Bentway?
(Please select all that apply)
Other:
3a. How safe do you feel in The Bentway neighbourhood?
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?
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)
Could you elaborate on your answer?
6. I feel more safe when I see people from my background/culture in The Bentway neighbourhood.
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)
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)
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)
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
10. What activities at The Bentway make you feel most safe?
Please select all that apply.
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)
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
12. Did this survey change your perception or definition of what safety is?
Other:
Could you elaborate on your answer?
13. How did you learn about this survey?
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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5. Were you born in Canada?
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6. If no, when did you arrive in Canada?
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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)
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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9. What is your annual household income (before tax)?
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