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POLL OF THE WEEK
Which services do we need more of downtown?
Hairdressers
Massage Therapists
Estheticians
Nail technicians
None of the above
All of the Above
POLL OF THE WEEK

 
 
Poll Results
Which services do we need more of downtown?
Hairdressers
Percentage of votes - 13%
Massage Therapists
Percentage of votes - 19%
Estheticians
Percentage of votes - 6%
Nail technicians
Percentage of votes - 0%
None of the above
Percentage of votes - 44%
All of the Above
Percentage of votes - 19%


What would bring you downtown on the weekend?
A sale
Percentage of votes - 10%
A concert
Percentage of votes - 23%
A play
Percentage of votes - 4%
A festival
Percentage of votes - 21%
A sporting event
Percentage of votes - 7%
All of the above
Percentage of votes - 28%
None of the above
Percentage of votes - 7%


How could downtown parking be improved?
More parkades/Less surface lots
Percentage of votes - 38%
Higher hourly rate
Percentage of votes - 2%
Lower hourly rate
Percentage of votes - 13%
More free parking
Percentage of votes - 44%
Less free parking
Percentage of votes - 2%


Who makes the best fries downtown?
The Line Up
Percentage of votes - 39%
Alexis Grill
Percentage of votes - 6%
EAT! Bistro
Percentage of votes - 17%
The King's Head Pub
Percentage of votes - 28%
Other, I'll Facebook it to you!
Percentage of votes - 11%


Which plays are you planning to see this month?
The Drowsy Chperone (MTC)
Percentage of votes - 34%
Holy Cow! (MTYP)
Percentage of votes - 4%
Goodness (PTE)
Percentage of votes - 2%
Top GIrls (MTC Warehouse)
Percentage of votes - 8%
None
Percentage of votes - 50%
All of the above!
Percentage of votes - 2%


What sort of store would you love to see open downtown?
A great bakery
Percentage of votes - 53%
An organic grocery store
Percentage of votes - 35%
A funky pet store
Percentage of votes - 6%
Something else, I'll Facebook it to you!
Percentage of votes - 6%


What would you improve about downtown during the holidays?
The Lights/Decor
Percentage of votes - 10%
The Shopping
Percentage of votes - 19%
The Parking
Percentage of votes - 37%
All of the Above
Percentage of votes - 31%
Nothing
Percentage of votes - 3%


What would you like to see more of on our Facebook page?
Pictures
Percentage of votes - 33%
Events
Percentage of votes - 25%
Discussions
Percentage of votes - 21%
Links to downtown businesses
Percentage of votes - 21%


Are coming to Ciclovia?
Yes, I wouldn't miss it!
Percentage of votes - 56%
I didn't know about it but I'll look into it now
Percentage of votes - 31%
No, I have something else to do that day
Percentage of votes - 13%


Are you attending the Out to Lunch Street Festival on August 19?
Yes! I can't wait!
Percentage of votes - 22%
Didn't know about it, will look into it now
Percentage of votes - 47%
No
Percentage of votes - 31%


How many Fringe shows do you plan to take in?
1 or 2
Percentage of votes - 12%
3-5
Percentage of votes - 5%
6-10
Percentage of votes - 3%
11 or more!
Percentage of votes - 2%
I won't be able to attend any
Percentage of votes - 78%


What downtown event do you plan to attend this week?
Out to Lunch Concert
Percentage of votes - 41%
Video Games Live
Percentage of votes - 12%
Soca Reggae Festival
Percentage of votes - 18%
World's Best Commercials at the WAG
Percentage of votes - 18%
None of the above
Percentage of votes - 12%


What are you planning to do downtown this Canada Day?
Goldeyes Game
Percentage of votes - 0%
The Forks
Percentage of votes - 57%
Manitoba Museum
Percentage of votes - 0%
None of the above
Percentage of votes - 21%
I won't be downtown for Canada Day
Percentage of votes - 21%


What's your favourite thing about downtown in the summer?
The flowers
Percentage of votes - 14%
The patios
Percentage of votes - 24%
The outdoor concerts
Percentage of votes - 19%
Everything!
Percentage of votes - 41%
Other
Percentage of votes - 3%


Which upcoming Out to Lunch concerts will you attend?
Ingrid Gatin - June 3 Air Canada Park
Percentage of votes - 5%
Paper Moon - June 10 Air Canada Park
Percentage of votes - 25%
Marco Castillo Trio - June 17 Memorial Park
Percentage of votes - 10%
Dominique Reynolds & the Saboteurs - June 24 Workers Compensation (333 Broadway)
Percentage of votes - 15%
All of the above
Percentage of votes - 20%
Won't be able to attend any
Percentage of votes - 25%


Do you think the Exchange District & Waterfront Drive are becoming more appealing places to live?
Yes
Percentage of votes - 78%
No
Percentage of votes - 19%
Don’t know
Percentage of votes - 3%


What downtown event will you be attending this spring?
Winnipeg Wine Festival
Percentage of votes - 22%
Downtown Living Tour
Percentage of votes - 27%
Marilyn Monroe exhibit at the WAG
Percentage of votes - 29%
Manitoba Moose Hockey Game
Percentage of votes - 22%


Have you attended a FREE In for Lunch concert this year?
Yes!
Percentage of votes - 30%
No, but I plan to
Percentage of votes - 21%
No
Percentage of votes - 49%


What is the number one thing that would cause you to come downtown more often?
Better shopping
Percentage of votes - 48%
More restaurants
Percentage of votes - 11%
More night clubs
Percentage of votes - 8%
More affordable condo options
Percentage of votes - 32%


Should IKEA be covinced by the City to move downtown?
Yes
Percentage of votes - 42%
No
Percentage of votes - 58%


What's the biggest reason you come downtown?
Shop
Percentage of votes - 10%
Work
Percentage of votes - 55%
Entertainment
Percentage of votes - 21%
Live
Percentage of votes - 10%
School
Percentage of votes - 4%


What do you think of the new website?
I love it!
Percentage of votes - 55%
I like it
Percentage of votes - 26%
It's OK
Percentage of votes - 9%
I don't like it
Percentage of votes - 9%