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Tell Us What Matters - Community Questionnaire

The City of Peterborough is planning for the future of arts, culture and heritage. This includes plans for public art and public spaces, festivals and events, and cultural tourism.

Your feedback will help guide City priorities, funding decisions and actions over the coming years.

This survey takes about 10 - 15 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous.

Accessibility: If you would like to share your feedback over the phone or submit a printed form, please contact Stoyan Barakov at 705-742-7777 ext. 1481

Section 1 — About You

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2.  

What is your connection to arts, culture and heritage in Peterborough? (Select all that apply)

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Section 2 — Belonging, Access and Experience

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If you live, work or play in a particular area of Peterborough, which area would that be? (Select all that apply)

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Which of the following cultural experiences in Peterborough have you participated in over the past 2-3 years? (Select all that apply)

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Have you experienced barriers (physical, emotional, mental etc.) to participating in arts, culture and heritage in Peterborough?

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Do you feel your culture is visible, valued, and supported in Peterborough’s public life? (For example: through events, public spaces, arts, heritage, or everyday city life) 

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How welcome do you feel in Peterborough’s cultural spaces and events? (For example: MusicFest, Millennium Park, Canada Day Parade, Art Gallery of Peterborough, etc.)

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Section 3 — Culture in Peterborough Today

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How easy is it to celebrate and share your culture with others in Peterborough? (Select one)

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How would you rate Peterborough today on the following?

Provides a variety of cultural activities to do year-round
Provides affordable cultural activities
Provides access to cultural activities for people with disabilities
Provides cultural experiences across neighbourhoods, downtown, and natural areas
Provides welcoming and inclusive spaces
Provides opportunities for people like me to see their culture reflected in Peterborough’s cultural life.
Provides opportunities for local artists and creatives
Provides clear, centralized information for residents and visitors
Creates cultural experiences that would interest visitors to Peterborough
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What are Peterborough’s biggest cultural strengths? (Choose up to 4)

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12.  

How do you usually find out about arts, culture, and heritage activities in Peterborough? (Select all that apply)

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Which gaps most limit Peterborough’s ability to offer strong cultural experiences for residents and visitors? (Choose up to 4)

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Section 4 — Municipal Cultural Plan Priorities

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What role should the City of Peterborough play in supporting arts and culture? (Select up to 3)

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What should the Municipal Cultural Plan focus on most? (Select up to 5)

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Section 5 — Final Thoughts

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Section 6 — Optional Demographic Questions

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Do you identify as a member of any of the following communities? (Select all that apply)

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Household situation