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Fri, Nov 15th, 2019

From local events to street cleaning to new business wants, Myrtle Avenue shoppers had a lot to say in our recent neighborhood survey. Over 340 people responded to the survey both online and through paper surveys available at local businesses and distributed at local events. Below are some highlights of what we heard:

Top 5 Takeaways

  1. THE BIG DRAWS The top three activities that bring people to Myrtle Avenue most often are for grocery shopping, restaurants & bars, and banking needs.
  2. COMPETITORS Shopping destinations like Fulton Mall and Atlantic Terminal are where survey takers find themselves the most often (when not on Myrtle Avenue, of course)
  3. SHOPPING When asked, “what items had you purchased in the past month that you wish you could have bought on Myrtle Avenue?” the top three responses were Shoes, Apparel, and Home Goods & Decor. 
  4. APPEARANCES 93% of people are satisfied with Myrtle Avenue’s cleanliness, streetscape, and appreciate the custom tree guards and benches.
  5. EVENTS When asked about what types of local events people would like to see happen on Myrtle Avenue, the most popular responses were for more music and dance performances, with more fitness programs and outdoor films tying for second place.

Some Choice Words

When asked to name businesses people would like to see open on Myrtle Avenue, it was clear there are some things more popular than others. The word cloud below shows the desire for more dining options, gyms, and retail.

We asked survey-takers to use three words they would use to best describe Myrtle Avenue. Some favorites were community, friendly, and diverse.

Who We Were Talking To

Of the 343 survey takers, we asked a few simple demographic questions to help us ensure we were hearing from a diverse group of locals. Below is a brief snapshot:

  • Over 75% of the survey takers lived on Myrtle Avenue or nearby in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene.
  • About half of the people have lived in the neighborhood for 10 years or more
  • About 15% of respondents lived in a household earning less than $25,000/year; another 32% fell within $50,000-100,000/year; another 19% with household incomes of $150,000+/year
  • 31% of respondents have children living in their household
  • Over half of the survey takers were between 25-44 years old, and just under a third were between 45-64 years old.

Have Something To More to Say?

Although the survey is now closed, you can always provide feedback or ideas about Myrtle Avenue to us. Send us an email or give us a call at (718) 230-1689.