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TRANSPORTATION

How do you get around Downtown and what would make it easier and safer?

THIRD PLACE

A third place refers to a social surrounding that is separate from the two usual social environments of home ("first place") and workplace/school ("second place"). Where is your Downtown third place?

• What third places are we missing Downtown?

ENGAGEMENT

There is a role for everyone in Downtown. How are you involved now? How do you want to be involved?

• Are you an expert on something and have time to share your Expertise?
• What are other ways that community members could be contributing to Downtown?
• Do you belong to or know of a group looking for a way to volunteer together?
• What ways can we engage young people in Downtown?
  

BUSINESSES & SERVICES

We want to know what you think is missing Downtown. What do you feel like you have to order online or drive out of town to get?

• Are there specific products you haven't been able to find Downtown?
• Are there missing professional services
• Are there missing personal services
  
• You are still hungry for…
• Do you have a business idea? Let us know so we can help to make it a reality.
• What business do you wish would open/relocate/expand into Downtown Hillsboro?

DOWNTOWN AS A DESTINATION

We are pretty sure that as our Downtown grows, it will become more of a destination for regional, national, and even international tourists. If you weren’t here already, would you visit?

• What would get your regionally located family/friends to come visit Downtown Hillsboro if they don’t already?
• What’s missing and where would you put it?
• What’s your favorite touristy site or activity in Downtown?
• What kind of activities is or could Downtown be a meeting or launching point for? 

EQUITY & ACCESS

We believe that it is essential that everyone that lives, works, or visits Downtown feels welcome, included, and secure.

• Are there any missing resources to meet our neighbors’ needs?
• What is an equity issue that you have observed Downtown?
• What could be added or changed to make downtown more equitable?
• How can we improve accessibility Downtown?
• Do you know of a downtown business or neighbor that needs a connection to resources or could use some other support?
• If we asked businesses, organizations, and partners to sign on to a Downtown Hillsboro Code of Inclusion with a commitment to help ensure a welcoming atmosphere in Downtown, what would you want it to include?
  

COMMUNICATION

What are the best ways for us to let you know about Downtown happenings? 

• What topics do you want to hear from or through us in regards to living, working, or owning a business in Downtown?
• How do you find out about Downtown Hillsboro happenings?
• If you aren't hearing about Downtown happenings and events in a timely avenue, what other channels might help us reach you?

CLIMATE CHANGE

We believe a Downtown community make an impact in the efforts to fight Climate Change.

• How can we contain and remove contaminants from the past?
  
• What can we do to reduce or eliminate waste?
  
• How can we improve air quality?

NATURE & ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY

We are directly upstream from Jackson Bottom Wetlands and the junction where several creeks join the Tualatin River, meaning that how we treat our environment is important. Equally important is ensuring that our neighbors have equitable access to nature and the benefits of the natural world (shade, fresh air, beauty, locally grow foods, dark skies, less noise pollution, etc.).

• Do you have a favorite street tree or street of trees in Downtown?
• What types of trees do we need more of in Downtown Hillsboro?
• What are some ways that Downtown and our business community can be greener?
• How can we ensure clean water?
  

ACTIVATION

We have a fairly robust calendar of event, but know there is demand and capacity for more. 

• What other events and activities are needed to fill the gaps throughout the year - specifically January through April? 
• Are you part of a cultural or ethic group that would like to host an event in Downtown or be part of and existing event? 
• Do you know of an existing event that is looking for a new location?
• What activities, installations, or features would entice you to explore the side street and neighborhoods of Downtown? 

*We also keep visual ideas on our Pinterest boards.