Kingston WIATT - Powered by Full Frame Initiative

Survey Results
Here's what we heard from Kingston residents from Sep-Nov 2024

Survey Results
Here's what we heard from Kingston residents from Sep-Nov 2024

The City of Kingston, NY has been seeking input to inform a community master plan for Midtown Kingston. From September to November 2024, we surveyed Kingston residents to learn more about their experiences, hopes, dreams, and concerns about this project.

The survey explored potential new development in Midtown and how it might impact five aspects of residents’ wellbeing. This web page shares the results of these surveys — including what residents are excited about, what they are worried about, and what tradeoffs the project might bring.

In the process of collecting survey feedback, the project team tried to reach historically underrepresented groups to ensure that the survey responses reflect the demographics of Midtown. This was done by hosting a series of community meetings, small group discussions, tabling at community events, and other strategies. To assess the success of our efforts to hear from the diverse communities of Midtown, our survey included a series of demographic questions.  Because the results indicated that we did not reach our demographic representational goals, the survey dashboard presents disaggregated results broken up by subgroups such as age, income, ethnicity, and race. As this planning process continues, the project team will continue other engagement efforts to better reach all of Midtown’s communities.

341
Total Responses
11/18/2024
Data Last Updated

We invite you to explore the data and learn more below:

Survey Insights

We asked over 340 people about their most important quality of life issues and how this project would impact their wellbeing. Here’s what they told us.

View Results

Community Voices

We spoke with residents about how the project might affect them and what we could do to make the project more worth it.

Explore Comments

Recommendations

Our advisory council of community members and city representatives reviewed the surveys and suggest these improvements to the project.

Read Our Proposal

Who we surveyed

Our data collection efforts focused on gathering a data from a statistically representative sample of residents. We partnered with credible messengers to reach populations who have often been under-sampled in previous surveys, including Black or African-American residents, Hispanic or Latino residents, residents with household incomes below $50,000 per year, and non-English speakers. We compared survey respondent demographics to the demographics of the local community—Midtown Kingston and Kingston as a whole. Here’s a picture of who filled out our surveys:

Race/Ethnicity

We prioritized collecting enough surveys from these communities:

  • Black or African-American
    Hispanic or Latino

 

Our survey respondents better reflect the race and ethnicity composition of all of Kingston, not the composition of Midtown Kingston.

How will this project will impact the community's wellbeing?

There are a number of sites in Midtown that are either vacant or underutilized. When those sites are developed, it is likely that there will be a significant increase in housing and commercial space. Residents were asked about the impact of this project on their wellbeing. Here is what residents told us:

Data Highlights

Areas to Celebrate

Positive trends across most questions

  • 92% of residents like the proposed vision for Midtown Kingston
  • New development in Midtown positively impacts wellbeing, particularly, social connectedness and access to resources
  • Over 1,000 comments were submitted by residents (see below for recommendations)
Areas to Explore

Suggested areas to pay attention to in the comments

  • Seven aspects of quality of life were identified as being areas of most concern, across age, race/ethnicity and income level:
    • Cost of housing
    • Activities for youth
    • Employment opportunities
    • Access to transportation
    • Food access
    • Access to parks and open spaces
    • Crime
  • Millenials and lifelong Kingston residents rated wellbeing impacts as positive, but less positive when compared with others
  • White residents and residents living in Kingston 5-10 years rated wellbeing impacts as the most negative
More Input to Gather

Communities we need to connect with more because they were not adequately represented in survey results

  • Spanish speakers
  • Youth

Explore the Data

Because the results indicated that we did not reach our demographic representational goals, the survey dashboard presents disaggregated results broken up by subgroups such as age, income, ethnicity, and race. As this planning process continues, the project team will continue other engagement efforts to better reach all of Midtown’s communities.

 

How will this project impact your wellbeing?   

Note: Demographic groups with less than 30 responses are hidden, as we don’t have enough answers for their bar to be representative.

What residents told us

Comments in open-ended questions

Showing $P1 responses to this question
Filtered to show $P1 out of $P2 responses to this question

Community Voices

Choose a survey question

Display

Search for text

Race/Ethnicity

Gender

Age

Household Income

How many years lived in Kingston

Why do you or don't you like our vision for Midtown?

What redevelopment would be most beneficial for the neighborhood?

What place in Midtown would you miss most if it were gone?

If you said that this project would positively affect you in some ways, please share why.

If you said that this project would negatively affect you in some ways, please share why.

Thinking about what you're concerned about losing, or other negatives, what would make this project more worth it to you?

Is there anything you'd like to explain about the ratings you chose?

Is there anything else you want to share about the project, or about you?

warning
It looks your filters resulted in only a few responses. We generally recommend reviewing at least 30 comments if you want to consider the viewpoints expressed here as representative. You can broaden your search by removing some of the filters you've selected.
warning
Sorry, we couldn't find anything that matches your criteria. Please broaden your search by removing some of the filters you've selected.
It has everything in mind
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Building with a gym, stem lab, affordable housing, event space
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Boys & Girls Club
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Might be something that's needed for everyone
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Building what I want to be built
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Me gusta todas las dichos presentes, añadiría que nuestros decisiones también deben de incluir las generaciones presentes actualmente.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Pienso que añadir departamentos y casas, y espacios públicos puede ser un base importante para incrementar la cantidad de personas que pueden comprar de negocio, tomar transporte publico, etc
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Mercadito es una tienda que amo
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Pienso que puede encarecer la vida por desarrollar los espacios no tan utilizados. Se debe poner límites en términos de obligar que se renta a precios accesibles a la mayoría de las personas atraves de cambiar políticas públicas para ampliar los niveles asequible de las viviendas.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Desarrollo que esta hecho con un proceso de opinión público para poder incrementar el chance de que los proyectos serviría las personas
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I'd add something about robust community spaces for us to gather as neighbors.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Mixed use commercial and residential with a strip of commercial spaces below two to four stories of housing which focuses on pedestrian and bicycle amenities more than car infrastructure.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Broadway Lights Diner
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I'm primarily picturing that additional housing and commercial spaces will allow my family to have more options to live close to each other, making all our lives more stable, safe and enjoyable.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
If new projects are built that rip down existing landmarks or popular spots, Midtown could start to look very different. And if community feedback isn't followed, it could create projects that are problematic.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Public spaces that include recreation features, water features, food nearby, plenty of bike parking, and performance spaces.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
These above positive answers are based on the potential that the city will actually listen to my feedback. In the scenario that I imagined, the project wasn't everything I wanted but has components that can make my life in Midtown better in general.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I really appreciate this deep approach and hope municipalities continue to dive deeper to develop beautiful communities. Thanks!
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
It will help the younger generations to benefit from housing or to develop the community by having space to start up a business and will help to bring in income to the community.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Apartments,
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Park
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Affordable housing would help me save more and creat business to help in developing the community
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It might negatively impact to bring in more crime because of more income
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I really like this vision. I think it incorporates so many different types of individuals into it. It is a strong vision that is extremely ideal, which I am appreciative of. Love that the folks who have been displaced and or who have had to leave the community are brought into this mission.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
I would like to see a museum or community space that has multiple uses where organizations, youth, adults, seniors, private parties were all using these spaces. That inclusivity helps to reduce stigma around othering.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Having community input in this type of process and then having development based on this input would hopefully mean that folks are able to see themselves reflected in changes. That is so empowering.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Yes. It could appear to folks moving into Kingston that Midtown is more alluring to them and it could outprice different community members where Kingston could become even less affordable to folks who are already struggling. Also, if development doesn't have any follow-through, there is ultimately the possibility of feeling like this project and my giving input was all for nothing.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Being able to be specific about what it is I would like to see. Figuring out how to make folks feel the safest and how to coach folks through surface answers to get to deeper answers and input responses.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
No. Thank you so much.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Nothing to change
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Not sure
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Kennedy fried chicken YMCA Midtown Rec Center
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
It may give more opportunities to a holistic better quality of life.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Not sure yet.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Not sure
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Until we know what projects are being done, it's hard to say how our lives will be impacted for better or for worse
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Not at the moment
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Yes you will drive through and see vacant buildings and open land that i always think to myself why dont they turn this into a park for the kids.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
KFC
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
new development will bring opportunity and hopefully more jobs to the area that will all sustain or increase property values.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
loss in property value affects my assets and my credit.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
habitat for humanity for the run down homes help the elderly single parents widows and families in need be a unified community to rely on each other is how America made it for so long.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
they are all connected to the same everything in your life changes when the neighborhood goes & dont forget the property value also impacts your finances while all of the expenses go up.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
my family & friends live in Kingston and are lifelong residents.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Small businesses are essential to the personality of a city
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Grocery stores Fitness centers Youth centers
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Engs restaurant
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
As mentioned before, too many new things at once will make cost-of-living go up significantly, and the economy and opportunities in Kingston do not match that kind of price hike. Whatever happens has to be balanced between upper class middle-class and low class. Midtown is a lot safer than it was 20 years ago, So that's a start. Kingston seems to be a lot safer than it was back then as well. We need a good mix of small businesses and larger corporations if we're going to make this work. We need more things for children to do i.e Upgraded parks and Events.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The cost-of-living is already getting higher and is going to keep growing exponentially. The paradigm of Kingston has already changed from people who were here for a long time to people from New York City and immigrants from Guatemala. The people from New York City are buying stuff up and continuing to raise prices, And the Guatemalan immigrants are getting more assistance than the people who were born and raised here for things like rent, businesses and education. We need to make sure that we focus on the families and community. That's been here for the last 50 years.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
At this point, it's really about making sure that people can make money from Midtown Kingston, and still keep the sense of community and family.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
There's not much opportunity in kingston to make a lot of money. I personally don't want people from out of town or New York City buying up Kingston and raising the cost of living so much, nobody that was raised here, can afford to live here anymore. Other than that, we need Way more stuff for our kids and the teenagers to do To keep them out of trouble.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I was born and raising and lived in Kingston, my whole life. I'll have already seen changes for the good and changes for the bad. I do feel a lot safer than I did 20 and 30 years ago when I was younger and it is a much safer place to raise my children. I feel that Midtown Kingston could use a little facelift, But not too much to cause prices to skyrocket
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The demographics of the city has changed and I would love to see a way to bring all the different cultures together so as to have a feeling of belonging rather than feel they must all stay within their own group of people with whom they have much in common.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Community centers, shelters, food pantries
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Academy green park, engs restaurant
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I has a strong focus on the future and potential.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Housing, housing, housing, then community spaces.
This person did not provide any demographic information
DRAW
This person did not provide any demographic information
I think there should be somewhere for kids a place where there are opportunities for them to do sports education career financial and a variety of focus
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
A facility that does sports and other activities for the youth. a facility to house tournaments and games and something that will be able to host event ls and activities and bring people into our community and therefore having more money poured into Ulster County.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
mid town center , food places
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
I think development in the Midtown neighborhood would positively affect me because my someplace forced and I often have to travel far distances for games and athletics but it would be great to have a facility within Ulster county that we could play here and invite people all over to play in Kingston. This would also bring money to our area.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
I don't think there would be any negative effects on me or my family with a new development in Midtown.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
A facility that offers a lot for our community for both the youth teenagers adults. Something that brings good places, businesses, jobs, and things to do for the people in Ulster County.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
I feel like having a essential location where the community can utilize a facility for events activities will bring housing will bring money will bring people from all over into our community and help build a better environment for everyone
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
please consider the community as a whole when making a decision about the midtown Thriving project
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Youth Sports at low or no cost
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I already miss mid city lanes but the boys & girls club & upac
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Violence & drug use could be an issue With more public spaces
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Youth sports low cost to train & travel to the under privileged
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I think having point god academy sports training in mid town would give youth more opportunities
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I want to change things in the community
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Homeless shelters
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Parks
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Because it will effect the way I live if you add good things to it.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Just extra housing
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I like the vision of "MIdTOWN" because there are small local businesses that benefit the lives of local residents with jobs and recreation centers for future generations.
This person did not provide any demographic information
It would be nice to have a shopping center so that community residents would not have to travel to other places far from the community.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I would miss , grocery stores .
This person did not provide any demographic information
The details of these sites will be very helpful for residents.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like the vision of "MIdTOWN" because there are small local businesses that benefit the lives of local residents with jobs and recreation centers for future generations.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
It would be nice to have a shopping center so that community residents would not have to travel to other places far from the community.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
I would miss the grocery stores.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
It would have a positive effect on security and more opportunities for educational development.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
It has more trade
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
When these sites are developed they will be very helpful.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
We hope that this project will be of great help to all the inhabitants of Kingston in general.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
I do like the vision. I see many different cultures and business that are coming back to life. Together we win
This person did not provide any demographic information
The boys and girls club
This person did not provide any demographic information
Yes we need housing foldable and activities for our Children, and yes we need upbuild these broken down building.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Building for Badketball tournaments we Need gym so we don't have to use the schools.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Barber shop, corner store gas station
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It will someone something to do
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It may not effect me but other
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Give the youth something they can enjoy zhat will keep them out off trouble.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I hope that this survey will change somethings and that our concerns will be considered. One more thing let's get this homeless people off the street and put them in one of this building for housing.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I hope this has been helpful
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It sound good and fun
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Cyber trucks
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Stewarts
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Because it would help me learn how to read and write
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Despite a boundless imagination, the above envisions what (I) believe most communities would present to describe their midtown. But the reality is, there are always trade-offs. For example, displacement would likely occur in some capacity, whether short-term in fast gentrification, or long-term by the pressures of organizations that push others out. Acknowledging this response is pessimistic in thought, I do believe there are options to revitalize midtown in a way that pushes towards goals of the above vision. The slightest bit of paint and rehab on Broadway contributes to a greater quality as for many years it appears uncared for. Other challenges? Today homeless individuals sleep in newly installed parks, sleeping on benches, and trekking the corridor. There are cultures that move in and produce areas similar to their own standards which clashes with the 'perfect' midtown that others envision. And regardless of your views or solutions to either of these realities, they challenge whoever draws up the next dream of midtown.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Housing, housing, and housing. We need opportunities for younger individuals to stay local, for folks to not carry $2K/month rent prices. We have heard over the years that businesses struggle with finding help, 'nobody wants to work.' And while to some personal characteristics that may be true, there is also a lack of workforce that finds affordability in this area. Yes, someone could waitress and make a reasonable living wage, more so if married, but on their own 50-75% of their earnings makes their way to rent and utilities and instead. That condition is wearing, it beats on individuals to see that no matter how hard they work, or how long, they will never be able to get ahead.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
What you give, is what you get. In keeping dilapidated structures or unclean environments, the space fills itself with those who feel they belong there. On top of that, there is then negative publicity. People lose respect for their community, carry negativity toward the officials serving it, and discourage others from investing within it. Revitalization, regardless of how strong its pull to gentrification, prompts a new sense of 'we can do better.'
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
As mentioned in other comments, investment is grand until its not. All of a sudden midtown is the healthiest it's ever been, folks move-in, prices drive up, and those who championed the investment can no longer afford to live here. The market after COVID has already caused damming effects to this community. Living in an area where housing prices are now 3X what they were 15 years ago, or 2X from 7 years ago, our properties are absolutely not worth the asking. Let alone what properties in the midtown area might become if a successful vision comes to pass.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Finding ways to lower the cost of living while driving investment. Imagine Kingston compared to the developed suburbs of the south or mid west, where based on our incomes people could actually afford to live and remain here.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Kid friendly or family friendly spaces. Other grocery options
This person did not provide any demographic information
Kingston ceramics studio
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like this theory and or ideal however how is the implemented, cost of living is very high and prices are continuing to rise.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
We should have a youth program that serves the community and allow some retailers in
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
Well this is all dependent on how it is developed, that is a vague statement to build off of. Of it is development with resources for current residents such as youth programs and commerce it can have a great impact on quality of life for current residents
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
A way it could negatively effect myself or the community is if all that is put there is new housing that continues to drive up the cost of living whilst bringing an influx of people to the community that don't invest into the community
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
I like the stable and safe housing and access to open space an nature. Plus a walkable or bike friendly town center would be awesome!
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Truly affordable housing is #1. Like apartments no more than $1k a month for a one bedroom. Adding protected bike lanes for safe pedestrian travel would be awesome too.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
It'll be loud while it's being fixed up, but that's okay!
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Updates to the public on what will be built and what the timeline is looking like.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Vacant lots make me feel terrible. So many people are homeless and seeing empty or abandoned properties makes me upset and mad. Having the area developed for people first would be a huge relief. I want everyone to have safe and stable affordable housing. It'll be loud while it happens, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to take to have a better neighborhood.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I'm so happy this place will be revived with people as the top priority!
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I would like to see more of a focus on alternative transportation, pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure, and public safety on roads. Broadway is currently extremely dangerous to bike on or walk across due to the blind spots caused by parked cars and the lack of protection for bike lanes or pedestrian crosswalks. Furthermore, pedestrians often jaywalk due to the difficulty of crossing at crosswalks or with lights--this is not the pedestrians' fault, it is caused by the poor and car-centric design of the avenue.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
mixed-use--small businesses on the ground floor, housing above
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
the YMCA
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
A community with more third spaces and affordable housing is a safer community. A safer community is a more welcoming community. A more welcoming community is a flourishing community.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
traffic while construction is active but that's fine & expected. It would negatively affect me if luxury condos were built that were not affordable to the average Kingston resident, or if massive parking lots were built that increased the already-overwhelming dominance of cars in the neighborhood.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
People-focused development, not car-focused development.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
This mission statement is very, very aspirational. It is easy to populate with a wish-list, but it is more important to define actionable items. This line in particular: "Income is not a barrier to accessing safe and stable housing, fresh and healthy food, open space and nature, and opportunities for social connection. Midtown exemplifies how to pursue sustainable development without displacement. The economy in Midtown is made up of local small businesses that are responsive to community needs and offer sustainable, living-wage employment." - if Kingston can figure this out, we will be a singular world leader. It is great to set aspirational goals, but I think many people might read this and not take the endeavor seriously. I am very, very deeply invested in Kingston: I am a booster and a believer! But incremental, attainable goals are more important than a wishlist to me.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
Small, flexible, creative office space would be an ideal use to attract well-paying jobs to Kingston.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
Too many things to count. I just just 3 blocks outside of the boundary shown earlier, and as an avid walker who walks everywhere, I feel very much a part of Midtown and its journey.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
More commercial space means more shops and restaurants, which can increase choice for activities. Would also mean more jobs for the area, as well as more street-level activity (which tends to decrease antisocial behavior / "Broken Windows" theory).
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
Higher population means each person has a proportionally smaller voice.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
Mainly just due to population. Higher population means that each person has a slightly smaller impact.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
While 5-over-1 development is the among the most economical of built forms: we need to do what we can do keep building massing at a reasonable level, and keep Kingston's charms. Handing over all control to developers will cost Kingston dearly in the long run.
30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
I would like to see Midtown become a 15-minute neighborhood, where the vast majority of daily needs can be met a 15 minute walk, bike or bus ride. In addition to improving public transit, sidewalks and bike lanes, that means ensuring that groceries, healthcare, shopping, schools, and community centers are all available and accessible within the midtown neighborhood.
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I would like to see midtown become more walkable. I would like to live in a neighborhood where I run into neighbors out and about more. I feel that vacant lots detract from the walkability of a neighborhood — it means businesses are farther apart and the neighborhood feels neglected so people are less likely to choose the existing businesses if there are alternatives. I would also hope that some of the vacant sites would be used for community centers or parks. It is hard to find places for people to gather or meet up that doesn't require you to spend money.
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I would be concerned about it increasing housing costs.
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
The description is of a caring and just community
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Housing, and convenient stores, and food co-op
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Don't need to elaborate
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I would like there to be more explicit community ownership. We should place more and more buildings in to Community Land Trusts and rely less on profit driven private developers. We should be clear about the history of racism in Kingston and study how it continues to today. We should be careful not to promote diversity and multii-culturalism as an aesthetic, but as an integrated collective belonging and right.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Affordable housing and/or commercial space protected by community lad trust.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Top Taste, Tubbys, bike lanes
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
This project must adhere to what poor and working class people desire. Without vigilantly dedicating this process to that principle, it couldn't easily get taken advantage of by a corporate developer trying to maximize its profit for its shareholders. This commonplace capitalist business model, one that governments too often enable, is fundamentally anti-community, self centered and environmentally hazardous. Corporations are the biggest threat to life on the planet, let alone a stable community here in Kingston.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Aside from housing, I'd like to see more community controlled gathering places. Like a community center but not stale and contrived feeling.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I am a home owner in midtown and fortunately feel a great deal of stability. However, knowing that more people in my community are able to access affordable housing, and that uber-capitalist developers are less able to extract wealth from working people in my neighborhood will lead to much greater feeling of safety and well being.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
For too long have communities been increasingly privatized by outside interests. I'd like this project to show that the community can own and control more of it's resources.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
This Vision is a utopia, why wouldn't I like it?
White, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Grocery store
White, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Monkey Joe's coffee roaster
White, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Housing, corner stores, parks or public spaces
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Any of the bars and restaurants along Broadway
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I want to see the city thriving and this will help
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I don't believe it will
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Thanks for doing this
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
If we aren't trying to abolish the property relation and the ethic of profit, the claim to accessibility is categorically fraudulent. Small businesses drive inequality like their larger counterparts. Landlords extort the public for personal accumulation. Any vision that doesn't explicitly confront a culture and politic of capitalism is doomed to perpetuate inequality.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Safe injection site, Cooperatively managed and community owned groceries, land trust/cooperatively owned housing.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
None. There are no meaningful public thirdspaces, covered gathering areas, or anticapitalist commerce. Almost all of Midtown needs a cultural and co.mercoal overhaul to serve the needs of the people to survive today and prepare for the problems of the future.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If you make a safe injection site and more public resources, you will make Midtown quality of life better for many.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If your goal is to gentrify and displace, you have blood on your hands. If you don't think you are doing this but your actions cause it anyway, it makes no difference to those affected. You have betrayed them all the same. Stand with the oppressed or at least admit you don't care about them so people can see you for who you are.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It's not a question of development or no development. It's all about how. If you fill the vacant spaces with more capitalist filth, you will make everything worse. If you make collectively owned and managed, accessible resources and assets, you will make them better. The reason these spaces are empty in the first place is capitalism. If you want to fix Midtown, prioritize the most harmed and oppressed and declare war on capitalism and private property.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
ACAB Includes Capitalists.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
As a gay Asian man who was born and raised in Kingston, feeling welcomed and accepted is something that is very important to me. The emphasis on diversity and inclusion really resonate with me.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Midtown needs everything! A locally-sourced grocery store, gym, yoga studio, quality shops selling home and apparel, restaurants, and a pet store would all be very welcomed.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
I miss Barcones every day, but I would miss UPAC and the Y the most.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
The strong sense of community and history is one of the many reasons why I love Kingston. Seeing the many retail and restaurant spaces closed is heartbreaking. Our town is at a crossroads where we have the opportunity to ensure that Midtown grows into a more vibrant, equitable, and enjoyable neighborhood that people from all over the Hudson Valley come to visit.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Traffic could be a concern, but if we increase bus service (as well as an all-electric vintage trolly service that looks historic, but moves people up and down Broadway) this could be avoided.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
A much greater aesthetic appeal of Midtown would be a huge selling point for me.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Whatever change is made, please make sure that it is quality and preserves the historic charm of Kingston. I think the new sidewalks and lights on Broadway really accomplished this well. Investing in the highest quality materials and aesthetic attention to detail will be incredibly beneficial to the success of this project.
Asian, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
It is a great vision for midtown. One that would define what and who Kingston is. It would be beneficial for the great areas of Kingston
Female, 45 to 59 years old
Home Childcare Centers, A Parklette/meeting space, Places for weekly Pop-Up Markets or casual entertainment, affordable loft apartments,
Female, 45 to 59 years old
The small eateries on Broadway, Radio Kingston and its spaces, the diversity of people.
Female, 45 to 59 years old
I am a believer that positive energy brings positive energy. If midtown is invested in the new developments it will make a positive impact. It could provide the services missing from the neighborhood and bring more people in who would be vested in their hometown community.
Female, 45 to 59 years old
New development must not displace people from their homes because it would elevate the cost of living and make it unaffordable to live in the midtown neighborhood. We have already seen this happen.
Female, 45 to 59 years old
The developer must be committed to the neighborhood. For example, if a housing unit is being built, then one of those units should be for a home childcare center (at the developers expense). Or perhaps it could cover the cost of a small park.
Female, 45 to 59 years old
Not knowing the types of development it is difficult to predict how it will impact life as we know it in midtown. If the development is done with the people in midtown front and center and listening to their needs and desires it could be a positive impact for most.
Female, 45 to 59 years old
It is a beautiful part of the city and the entire city would benefit from the Midtwon Thriving Project
Female, 45 to 59 years old
Seems rather idealistic, but I suppose it's good to be aspirational when developing a vision
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
An at grade pedestrian bicycle crossing of the CSX tracks would be a tremendous benefit to the connectivity and safety of non-motorized transportation in Midtown Kingston.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Tonys pizzeria was a loss
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Increasing the density of Kingston will be of benefit to the community at large. More people more pedestrians to frequent local businesses, parks and bike lanes. Mixed use infill projects will make parking more scarce an walking more rewarding.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Thanks for the opportunity to share
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Income is not a barrier to accessing safe and stable housing, fresh and healthy food, open space and nature, and opportunities for social connection.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Affordable housing. Community centers for all age ranges.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
No. It's doing too much and insufficiently aspirational and inspirational. How about: Midtown Kingston is a diverse and welcoming place where all residents can thrive. The communities of Midtown feel a strong connection to place and a sense of belonging supported by its vibrant local small businesses, supporting the next generation and working together.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
There may be more to do locally and possibly make Broadway a more welcoming pedestrian community experience
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Price out the diverse ethnic and socioeconomic populations that make Kingston the type of place I want to live. I don't want to live in a monolithic middle upper class predominantly white neighborhood like rhinebeck
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
These prompts are vague
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
I believe that a combination of local small businesses and larger orgs/corps would be more sustainable. Midtown small businesses are very expensive to patron so throwing a Trader Joe's (as an example) into the mix, offers choices.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Non-boutique grocery store please!!!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
The YMCA
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Engagement and activities for my children, rent stabilization, food access.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Cost of activities for children (the local kids ceramics class at l'impatience is $55/class!)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Disproportionate prices to pay staff fair wages
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
We've rented our home for 8 years and are trying to buy from landlord but price increases each year despite the home requiring more and more work.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I appreciate your work!! I believe businesses are stronger and more sustainable than non profits. We need more of a balance in Kingston!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
We need consistent opportunities to involve our youth in the community. Boys and Girls club and Y are great resources and our youth need more. Our City should come together with more business, schools and organizations to provide weekly open, drop in and scheduled. Job shadowing, internships and volunteer possibilities offered by business can build connections and communication, respect.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Support systems for youth. Academic, social, mental health, food security, health check ups and health education.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Make it accessible to current population, don't push us out.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
It must provide access for the social, economic and demographics currently here!
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I especially like the focus on youth, including opportunities to learn, be creative, and have agency in their futures.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
What does "BOA" mean? I'd like to see some of these spaces used for housing, and others for youth-focused community centers with educational and artistic options. Mixed use could be beneficial.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
The Kingston Library! I hope the renovations finish quickly and that the library returns to Franklin Street.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Have more options in Midtown means that I could satisfy more of my needs within walking distance. I would like that.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It might mean less available street parking and more activity and noise at all hours. The construction process can also be disruptive.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I would like to see a more walkable and bike-able neighborhood with real public transportation options (frequency and reliability).
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I generally feel positive about having more housing and commercial space in Midtown Kingston.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I'm curious to see how the public will continue to be engaged. It can be challenging to connect to all stake-holders, so keep persisting!
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like affordability and jobs that pay a living wage. I like the eco-aspects including transportation and green building, and access to groceries.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Mixed use, apartments on top, shops at the bottom (coffee/groceries/movement studios/pot shop with smoking lounge)
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
My home
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
As I get older, I imagine living in an apartment instead of a house with property. I like the idea of this possibility being created in Kingston. Having more people, community, and businesses in Midtown will bring people together.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Activities/Game room for young children, young adults can hang out at on the weekends.
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Boys & Girls Club
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
This vision needs to add that it needs every person to participate in it. This vision should be written rather as a to do list like " what can you do " and " what did you do " for achieving this vision. Then I feel very strong about the "youth" in this vision. This vision is missing a very important component which is "school" and how schools are conducted and directed. Besides that YOUTH has no real place to go in midtown (which we like to change at ArtPort Midtown). We need more open places which are curated for and with youth to show youth that vision is not only possible but also in their hands, Youth needs to be taken serious. Art and Culture needs to be taken very serious as NONE of the visions goals are possible without an interacting vital Art and Culture scene which goes beyond just small workshops. So overall instead of a vision I think we should work on a handbook/manifest/to do list which can be a simple and practical guide for the every day struggle to be open , nice , accepting and giving.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
We are in the process to reactivate a unused property in midtown and are planning to create an informal welcoming cultural place which will be partly curated by participants, The problem is that there are huge bureaucratic processes which require substantial financial investments to get to that. The other problem is also that there is an unhealthy and rather hostile environment of non for profits competing instead of working together. Overall there is a huge lack of transparency in the city of kingston and it seems there is very little support by the governing bodies (at least so far we experienced no welcoming vision meeting or anything which would show respect or aknowledgement or just a positive feedback. Our one and only so far meeting with the major and the woman Kit was negative in ways that we considered to stop investing in kingston)
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
The main post office on cornell street.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Any development which fixes problems like Food Housing Traffic Access etc is always positively influencing any area. The large problem with kingston is that there are many attempts and Initiatives to initiate something BUT I feel there are not many thoughts or experience hoe to SUSTAIN the improving.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If property and school taxes rise higher and higher it will be a problem. If the city continues to invent more regulations it will destroy spontaniuousity and creativity. If there is NO undertanding for artists they will all leave again. If the city talks about a "Creative Economy" without supporting creatives and without a creative economy really existing yet - the creatives will leave. It needs people who understand the needs and practices of mostly young , creative people who stream to kingston with hope, visions and plans. To not nurture these newcomers is gonna be a fatal mistake longterm. I do not see ANY attempt so far by the city or city officials to welcome especially creatives, All I get to know are newcomers telling me that they attended all sorts of meeting and how alienated they are by the vibe things are governed.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If there was motivation and open doors in the administration of kingston that would be great. friends of mine who run a succeful art workshop in midtown were politely stating years ago during the zooms for a cultural masterplan that they still cannot even built a simple extension fabrication hall yet as things take forever. A ulster county business bureaucrat promised to help them. They still have not been able to build after 3 years. Now if things like that happen there is a game in the Kingston administration which is called "lets blame others". So nobody wants to take on responsibilitiies and one blames the other. Its frustrating and the opposite of Transparency or Dynamics
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Yes. When we arrived in Kingston 2016/17 there was it seems an understanding that Kingston should work not just on Midtown but also Uptown and the Rondout. Over the years it seems the focus was shifted to Midtown only. Its crazy for me to see THREE business associations in Kingston and it seems none of Midtown, Rondout or Uptown work together. I believe there should be a decision made to either LINK between the three parts OR to completely make each part its own development and a healthy create competition between the three areas.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
"Income is not a barrier to accessing safe and stable housing" "People who have been displaced due to affordability challenges are able to return to their communities." We need more permanently affordable housing. The city's current 80% AMI threshold for affordable housing in the zoning code is a sick joke.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Mixed use development with permanently affordable social housing
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Boice Bros Ice Cream
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Truly affordable housing
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
I would add that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and artists are supported by a well-educated and skilled intergenerational workforce and business support services.
Black or African American, Female, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Live/work spaces for artist; family housing; a site to serve the unhoused and provide supports to get on their feet and into homes
Black or African American, Female, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
More opportunities
Black or African American, Female, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Development is always a two-edged sword that cuts into a community. There is a history in this region of development being detrimental at the same time it is beneficial. Too often the downside has been on the side occupied by the BIPOC communities and there is little reason to believe this time it will be more than lip service to equity.
Black or African American, Female, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Yes but we have a long way to go to achieving it. Also there is no mention of preserving local wildlife and protecting their habitats.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Community garden Playground Art installations
This person did not provide any demographic information
Hutton Park Playground, which desperately needs renovation, the bathrooms are scary
This person did not provide any demographic information
It would allow me to walk and bike freely throughout the neighborhood with my toddler without fear of being in the road
This person did not provide any demographic information
I want to see this project make Midtown safer for children and families by creating safe pedestrian walkways throughout the neighborhood connecting residential streets with commercial streets
This person did not provide any demographic information
The sentence- "Income is not a barrier to accessing safe and stable housing, fresh and healthy food, open space and nature, and opportunities for social connection" sounds unrealistic to be honest. Maybe instead: "The community prioritizes access to safe and stable housing, fresh and healthy food, open space and nature, and opportunities for social connection, regardless of income."
Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
HV Bitcoin Community center with lectures, workshops, meetups
Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
UPAC, tubbys, YMCA, Dallas hot weiners
Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Access to housing and opportunities makes for a stronger and more resilient community. I would be more optimistic about Kingstons future seeing these developments come to fruition.
Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Only some increased traffic, but you can't halve your cake and eat it too as they say
Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
The $238,559 grant is about enough money to hire a firm to do this survey, to follow up with a series of meetings and to develop another "plan." The final determination: your team pats each other on the back for addressing the issues of concern. This projection is based on past history.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Aspiration is not action.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Prove history wrong. I dare you.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Sounds great
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Affordable housing, green trades/jobs
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Ymca, zaborski's, boice's ice cream, top taste, Andy Murphy center.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I own property and therefore will likely benefit from development inasmuch as property values rise and crime rates go down (often because it is displaced elsewhere)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I've seen other cities become vapid sterile playgrounds for the wealthy with broken community ties and social nets. I don't want to live in one of those places.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Emphasis on affordability, family friendly. Prioritizing access to better quality housing for current or recently displaced residents. If we are building housing that people were displaced from during urban renewal, priority should be given to the specific families/descendants of those who were kicked out. Literally. Look in the records and make it a sort of reparations. Minimal luxury condos!!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I bought a house in Kingston in 2022 so my economic interests are aligned with developers/gentrifiers but socially and culturally I prefer current residents needs be prioritized and not displaced due to development.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Accessibility is crucial in every sense: wheelchairs, strollers, language accessibility, and even aesthetic cues of who is welcome where.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
More transportation options.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Housing.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
The Kingston Library.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
It's happy talk. Nothing specific. Youth is our future….access for everyone…
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Such as???? Where are these excesses??
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
You'd have to be specific… ie would you miss the ymca if we turned it into a homeless shelter
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Parking sucks …. There are already multiple people using sidewalks as bike paths… you can't take a walk without having to PickUp litter… laws are not enforced … Yadda. Yadda
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Make business have their own parking. Not just removing street restrictions or allowing the street to be used for employee/ customer parking
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I have to assume when you say an increase in housing you're talking about illegals in the sanctuary city… NOTHING good can come out of harboring criminals….
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
This is all just lip service and smoke and mirrors. This administration is going to do what it wants. And….. a grant is just tax dollars, awarded, on a temporary basis, to make something look good. Grant money runs out, then the taxpayers have to suck it up.
American Indian or Alaska Native, Other, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I believe the point of a vision is to be idealistic but this definitely falls within that framework. I think acknowledging its connection to the greater city and area would be a good addition. IE how are community members of midtown connected to Kingston, NYS and the country? Opportunities? etc. I wonder if we can site people from outside midtown may be a part of the ecosystem given it becomes a destination (as it is already becoming with new businesses opening every day).
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
playground/park grocery store education center/tutoring center (a la harlem children zone) day care
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
At times I feel unsafe walking the streets of midtown at night and would consider not doing it alone. I think with more development and more people around that feeling would dissipate. I think having more businesses in the community as well as more housing would make me as an individual feel that there is more opportunity here.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
To be clear I am very positive with regards to the growth and development of midtown and kingston generally. That said, I think it is fair to acknowledge changes. As more housing comes in and the area becomes more dense it can be a bit harder to navigate all the social ties that come from a smaller community. I also think as places grow in population and density it can be more difficult to feel you have a say in that space, having come form NYC that was definitely the case there. That said, I think Kingston is of course a long way from NYC level of density.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
public outdoor spaces. a hispanic heritage center or community center or some sort of rent program for existing businesses (something the latinx community wants -- I do not know what that is , but I worry about their businesses being pushed out).
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I am a higher income individual who is new to the area, so definitely take that into consideration when reading this. In addition, I forgot to say in the last few questions: i would ver much miss the latinx establishments including the hacienda taqueria and many others if they were to go away. The cultural mixing in Midtown would be missed should rents increase substantially in that area.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Thank you for engaging in this sort of survey and work.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
It sounds good. I'm not sure it addresses the fact that midtown is treated as a dumping ground for poor people.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I would like to see Midtown thrive equally with other areas in Kingston
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like the mention of access to housing and fresh and healthy food, and accessible transportation.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Grocery store offering organic and affordable food.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
YMCA
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
ability to meet with people, better access to some resources in more businesses are created
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
higher cost of living might drive away some people
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
"Neighborhood improvements and investments are designed to benefit existing residents." Specifically, I don't feel that neighborhood investments such as rental housing are designed to benefit existing residents. The current AMI calculations essentially forecloses the possibility of current residents accessing new units. Also, there are no homeownership models being proposed which would stabilize the midtown community. There should be a tax moratorium for those homeowners who are able invest in the improvement of their property.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
A soccer field, ice skating and/or skating rink, tennis court, al fresco movie space, town square with stage space for outdoor concerts (featuring local talent), botanical and/or community garden in conjunction with Cornell Cooperative,,
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
UPAC
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I don't believe Midtown would be made better by denser housing. Midtown's character is defined by it's stock of low rise residential apartment units and low and moderate home stock. At it's height (when there was more industry here) the population was 29kand the population was appropriately housed. Presently we about 24k people and the city wants to build more housing? I would rather the present housing stock be improved and the small city character maintained.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I am not a proponent of "you build it and they will come". I do understand that by creating more supply, prices (rent) are apt to decline. They are also apt to decline if we don't have the people that are interested in moving to Kingston or may in fact be leaving the State. An apartment in Kingston can not compete with an affordable home in another state. There are several other factors that can not be cured by simply building more housing. People want to build equity not rental history. I also understand that land is one of our most precious, irreplaceable resources, when it's gone it's gone. That's why I'm in favor of building more "quality of life" improvements, especially in midtown! I believe the City has shouldered more than its fair share of subsidized housing based on our population as compared to that of the county . I am concerned that by continuing to insinuate additional subsidized housing units here we are in effect redlining, corralling people into areas that are not as affluent and don't have the resources available that other municipalities within the county have.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
It is a good vision
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Owner occupied housing. There's also a severe lack of South Asian cuisine in the area
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
UPAC
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
More goods and services
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I would like to see continued effort for non-motorized trails and increased efforts for cycling safety. Especially if you're looking to increase commercial and residential space, the streets need to be safer from a motor vehicle standpoint
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I love this vision but the displacement is real, and is only going to get worse. The turnover of multi-family homes on Henry street alone is proof that midtown will lose many of it's low income tenants in the next year. It will be unrecognizable in the next five years.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Playgrounds, skate parks, a bandshell, roller skating rink.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Tubby's.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I think it will create more places to meet and mingle with neighbors and friends - new bars, restaurants, open space, etc.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I don't think it will negatively affect me. Maybe there will be more traffic? But let's be serious, that's not that big a deal.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Honestly I think more housing in the area for tenants displaced along Franklin, Henry, and other streets around the library would keep those people in the neighborhood. That would be nice.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
More people and more choices in where to spend your money means more visitors to midtown and more opportunity to earn money.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I agree that by creating opportunities to engage our youth in activities they love the feel a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Local businesses
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Most of time we spent traveling vs. staying local. There are limited activities locally
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I think it is good to think about the current populations needs as well as anticipate and try as best as possible to plan for the future as well.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Daycare, repair shops, trade or learning facilities, grocery or auper markets.upac
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Upac, the y, cce
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Because if there are opportunities in the area my children will not need to move away and will.remain close to me.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Because so far all the improvements in midtown are benefiting people who use drugs and if that is not addresses then it won't help me much.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
A safe environment that has engagement, opportunities for food, socializing safe spaces where people do not feel intimidated by people on drugs or in gangs.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I think the needs of all community members should considered not just low income, disenfranchised, but those who are positively impacting the area, not carpet baggers.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Please consider making Kingston safe for all residence.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I like this vision because I believe everyone deserves to have a space in this community, especially one that brings them joy. I especially want all those who were displaced due to economic disparity to be able to return. I want those people to get their home back.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I believe low-cost residential facilities and low-cost medical and mental health facilities should be top proority.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
People's Place. Losing them would be an utterly tragic and catastrophic loss to so many.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Overall I'm pretty privileged compared to lots of folks in Midtown and Kingston generally, but even I struggle as a sole income provider in my house. I want things to be better for everyone and especially the people who need it most.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I love the vision
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
housing, youth spaces
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
any current open space!
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
looks good to me.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, I don't live in Kingston
For a business,
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, I don't live in Kingston
UPAC
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, I don't live in Kingston
Improved employment opportunities benefit all.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, I don't live in Kingston
Can't think of any that outweigh the advantages of development.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, I don't live in Kingston
New youth centers that offer both recreation and education programs.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
I would love the youth who live here now to make more opportunities and resources available to them.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
There is a chance that development might further gentrify the area and drive residents away who can't afford it.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
If it directly benefitted those who have lived here the longest.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Since I've had to relocate, it's hard to see a direct impact for me
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
I just hope it serves the entire community, especially those in Midtown who are often forgotten.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Creating more parks and/or areas kids can be outside is substantial. Ensuring drugs and homeless stay out of those areas are important.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
I do love, because it strengthens the community and brings value to the future of our children
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
community resource center with vocational education
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
Boys & Girls Club Kingston
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
By increasing the life of the youth of the community
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
Don't see any negative
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
If it was to increase equal opportunity
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
I really wouldn't be affected, but maybe it may affect my children
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
I like it because it is very positive for Kingston
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
I don't know
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
I don't know
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Housing
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
I like the first three paragraphs. The last paragraph may need some massaging. There's something about the language to benefit existing residents that isn't sitting right with me. I think we want language that is about preventing displacement, but also language that welcomes new people, residents, cultures. There is a constant tension around the old Kingston resenting newcomers - I experienced it myself when I came to Kingston. Like if you're not Kingston born and bred then you have less value. At the same time newcomers with a lot of money have displaced people who want to be here. Kingston has always been a city of immigrants in different waves and ethnicities. How can we be welcoming to all sorts of people and the flux that brings liveliness and cultural exchange while also preserving affordable housing so that people in all income brackets can live here? Also, I am not sure what "Land and people are protected from harm," means. It's a little broad - what kind of harm? I'm also a bit wary of the word "sustainable" and tend towards "resilient" or "regenerative."
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Affordable and workforce housing and affordable commercial spaces owned by local people or the community that serve the needs of the neighborhood. Land or buildings that are part of a community land trust that ensures the vision of the neighborhood is adhered to instead of the vision of an outside developer.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
The new transportation corridors - Broadway sidewalks and bike lanes and the Midtown Linear Park. I would also miss the Center of Creative Education and the YMCA Farm Project as I think they are anchors for the youth in our community.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
As I mentioned in my last answer, development of affordable housing and services in Midtown would positively affect me because it would provide more stability of goods or services that I might need in the event that I lose my job or retire and want to stay in Kingston not in my house. I would also need to travel less and could use walking or bicycling to get things I need - food, social interaction, house goods.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
A new development in Midtown would negatively affect me if it were a luxury apartment complex or commercial complex that only offered high end businesses with products that are expensive.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
A new development would be worth it to me if people of various income-levels could live there or cool businesses that support the community needs in an affordable way while also providing jobs were to exist
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I don't live in Midtown so it was hard to answer these questions well. I was thinking about the ways changes in Midtown would affect me, and it's more the areas of my life where I have influence in work or choice in my personal life. What happens in Midtown doesn't currently affect my abilities to manage my basic life (unless I lose my job) because most of my life is managed outside of Midtown (I live in the waterfront and work Uptown). However, if I lost my job or maybe later in life if I were to move but want to stay in Kingston what happens in Midtown would affect me because I might need good or services closer to my home than where I currently get them.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I hope that the BOA will encourage the use of the community land trust model for housing or commercial development in Midtown.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Affordable housing, or some kind of eatary - food access
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
It could affect me because I am thinking about living in Midtown, I also have family who live in Midtown
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
I do work in Midtown when i'm doing uber and instacart the negative side is when the roads are block, all the construction
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
It would be worth it, just to see another side, a better side more housing, affordable housing
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
A lot of mental health blocks the community from uprising and being productive
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Housing for homeless and teens. Make them drug test to enter for the night
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Give these kids better housing. Less in the foster/respite or shelter living
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Could populate the wrong group of people for housing. More drama, drugs and bad traffic
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
The value of houses around it
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident
Modernizing and redeveloping will help clean and fix Midtown
This person did not provide any demographic information
Loss of the traditiional Kingston feel. People moving in that control Midtown not add to.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Change can be good or bad. It depends on what the change is
This person did not provide any demographic information
Donation buildings to help those who don't have homes or those who can afford food or clothing
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Parks + open spaces that bring large gatherings
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Gives future generations a secure place to afford homes and feel as if theirs no worries
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Better and safe environment to live in
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I think its great that someone is looking to make change to help others
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Apartment building
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
The parks
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
It would help people in need
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I don't think it would affect negatively
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Yes
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
everything looks good
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
To make them nicer
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
The high school
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Make it nicer
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Taking away special places
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
To make things more accessible
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Make Kingston better
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Everything. New park and the way it looks
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
vacant
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Cedar Deli
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Makes me feel safe
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Join a gang
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Boys and girls club
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
More basketball hoops
Black or African American, Non-Binary, 10 to 17 years old, 10+ years
Midtown will always be apart of our community no matter where your house is
Between five and ten years
It wouldn't negatively effect me only positive, I don't live directly midtown
Between five and ten years
I like that this vision is inclusive of people from all incomes and backgrounds and emphasizes both material and social/emotional needs.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
I think community controlled affordable housing through a community land trust model would an enormous benefit to the neighborhood.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
More places for seniors to go and for our children job opportunities
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Kingston City needs more help for Spanish speaking families who need help
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Great vision.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Low income and affordable housing
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Inclusivity, greater good, equity. Definitely like all of this.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
A grocery store.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Hopefully more Arts, more community.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
I don't think it would.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
It would add to the quality of life.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
When I look at the map above, it does not include my street. I consider my area to be midtown, I am only 3 blocks from Broadway. I don't know what other area it could be.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
describes an inclusive place, progressive vision.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
housing, space for non-profits orgs and the arts.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
UPAC
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
new housing and mixed use, more arts, more non-profits, more space to connect with people.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
its definitely worth it
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
It's inclusive It may be idealistic
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
An affordable grocery Health care access
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Litebrite neon Ymca
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I love Kingston I live uptown and love all parts. I would hate for it to become a place for people of wealth only.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
If the places I go to are no longer around I would disconnect from that area and maybe even look elsewhere to be in a place that supports my values
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Small town businesses Arts Music Affordable housing
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
It may not affect my rights but I would not want to be here if the rights of others are affected
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I like the commitment to small businesses and our kids. The current parks projects really haven't considered them. We don't need more pocket parks. We need a playground. A basketball court. We need something that brings more families to want to hang out in midtown. It would literally transform the area. I grew up here and recently moved back from living in Los Angeles where putting in one simple playground and a coffee shop was the anchor to eventually transforming the whole neighborhood. The current pocket parks are not designed for families. Frankly I don't know who they are meant to serve or why they were designed. Smaller bus loops up and down Kingston would be helpful for seniors and for spreading our tourists into more areas which would be good for business. I think we also need dedicated bike lanes. Walking is increasingly difficult with folks riding in sidewalks.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more
A gym. A Trader Joe's or other small grocer. An indoor farmers market. A daycare center or school. A movie theater.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more
UPAC or the YMCA
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more
We have a family here. We own property here. More resources and more vacant buildings being made into affordable homes and business is a good thing for everyone.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more
Please stop using our money for pocket parks that don't serve kids or families. Put in a playground. Put in a basketball court. Help families out.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more
I'm not sure if local small businesses alone will be able to offer enough jobs for the existing residents and make the young generation feel hopeful for their future. Start-up hubs or corporates might be able to help the community thrive in the long term.
Asian, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Yoga House, Ballet School of Kingston
Asian, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If Midtown were further developed, I believe there would be more young people moving to the area, or more young people staying in the area, working and building families, and having the confidence that childcare and education wouldn't be a hurdle.
Asian, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I prefer the actionable, measurable stage. The vision statement doesn't mean a lot to me. But I like the intended direction. "Existing residents" should probably be replaced. "Immediate community," "unique needs of midtown residents," etc… I think the idea you're getting at is preventing further displacement when improvements are made. Everything in the vision benefits existing residents. The emphasis of that term could be perceived as a passive aggressive reference to new residents of Kingston. It doesnt fit the tone of the rest of the vision. The Unicorn Bar wasnt the "unicorn bar" 6 months ago. So are they intruders or existing residents?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
-Childcare / Pre-k / Daycare -Easily accessible green areas with enough area to be a safe distance from roads - New Playground & Park with community features - Large employment opportunity
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
What are the street boundaries of Midtown? UPAC
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It would be good to grow the community.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I don't think it will
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Skilled worker employment opportunities with reasonable pay. I cant work here because most jobs pay so poorly and there are a limited number of professions/area of expertise here. Mental health and dentistry are too little for this population. There are better economic circumstances and opportunities in nearby counties.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Sometimes Kingston still feels like a small town - in a bad way. I think a significant increase in a median middle class could help.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
For me, right now Kingston is too expensive when it comes to housing and eating out and lacks employment opportunity that reflects those costs. It is more expensive here than the Lower East side because there is no competition. I would never pay this much in nyc, but I have few choices here.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I would want to include a vision for an innovation district, perhaps centered on health and education, going from the former HealthAlliance Hospital's Broadway campus through the high school and Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster to the new HealthAlliance Hospital on Marys Avenue. That district would seek to attract businesses, institutions, startups and incubators to create jobs and develop workforce opportunities in health sciences and related fields. It would also lead to housing improvements.
Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
See what I wrote above, about the innovation district.
Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
UPAC
Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Look up innovation districts online. The Brookings Institution has a great article about them. I've seen other articles elsewhere too.
Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I love Kingston and want to see it really thrive, with a palpable mix of dynamism, anticipation and creativity.
Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I'd like to see the words like cooperative, cooperatively-owned, community-owned used. Something like: The economy of Midtown is made up of community owned and worker-owned businesses that prioritize people over profit and practice cooperative principles. Could be better but just an example!
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Community-owned land and buildings is the first step. Removing them from the speculative market is one of the clearest ways to slow down gentrification. Providing commercial leases to worker-owned businesses will also provide a way to create a circular economy that will also prevent displacement of our residents.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Tildas!
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
We must marry this work with the solidarity economy and the development of the institutions that will support this new economy.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
The Solidarity Economy should be our guide alongside Just Transition Principles. I believe that if we are faithful to those principles, we will make decisions that align with our humanity in a way we haven't truly been able to before.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I really appreciate the inclusion of Youth and future generations.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I would like it to become a predominantly pedestrian area with limited truck access.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Community center, cinema, skateboarding park, play ground , area large enough for a farmers market.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Broadway Bubble and Tildas cafe
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I don't actually live in mid-town but I am very concerned about this area becoming what the residents need and want.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
New development that is driven by purely market values and property development by spectulators would be disastrous.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
A guarantee that the local community's needs, vision, ideas etc will be prioritized every time.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I think this project has enormous potential to create a vibrant equitable and just community that all Kingston residents will be proud of.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
It's perfect
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Community center for play/families, more green open space.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
The food establishments that have transformed the area: Village Coffee, Camp Kingston, Ollie's Slice Shop, Eliza, Flethcher and Lou, etc.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
The busier and more bustling a city is, the safer you feel, the more excited you are about where you live, the more opportunities that open up for you, etc
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
No negatives
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Only good can come from turning vacant land/buildings into usable spaces for housing/commercial/gathering to create a vibrant community
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
A focus on families and youth is important.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I like the preservation of affordable communities with diverse populations and backgrounds.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
More indoor opportunities for kids during the winter. A safe park with trees and play equipment and gardens.. Maybe a food coop? More off road bike trails.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Recent addition of bike lanes and sidewalk green spaces/ gardens. I would miss the variation of restaurants and options for all types of backgrounds.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
If these properties cater to me- a middle income family with diverse backgrounds. And if the properties cater to my neighbors who also have a range of incomes and backgrounds. I love waking around, running into a classic car show in the stockade and the next day a Latin-x heritage parade on broadway.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
The opposite of above
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
This is such a vague question- and impossible to answer without knowing who develops these properties, how community input is taken into consideration and will live/rent/lease these properties.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Please preserve the ability of folks to live and work in Midtown who come from different backgrounds- both culturally and economically.
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Housing and community spaces
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Monkey Joe
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I love that it is inclusive of all
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Allowing affordable housing for folks to who have been displaced by gentrification an opportunity to get back to their home
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
If the developments encourage more "Brooklyn-lite" folks to move it, thus displacing locals
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
We have to make sure everyone has a safe place and also have the resources necessary to survive.
Black or African American, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Low income housing.
Black or African American, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
So many places have already gone. I miss Dunkin that was on Broadway.
Black or African American, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Focus on small business is good
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Re use industrial spaces as residential.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
UPAC
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
With the neighborhood perceived as safer, friends and family would visit more often.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
The Kings Inn development might block my view of the mountains. But I can deal with that.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Make sure construction is not dragged out negatively effecting traffic flow.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
There are enough bike lanes. People are not really using them. Be careful not to hinder traffic flow on Broadway with additional projects.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
- it should mention the uniqueness and importance of preserving local art and history as a key element of our community. - I don't agree that all investments should be for the benefit of existing residents. Neighborhoods inevitably change all the time. This statement feels unrealistic and reactive. Let's focus on the character of the neighborhood we want, not on freezing Midtown at a moment in time to keep anyone from leaving.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
1 - housing 2 - small local retail & services that meet community needs. There is no dry cleaner, bookstore, flower shop, shoe repair, or other things I regularly go to Uptown or the Rondout (or out of town) for.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
The Y
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I care about my city and its people and want this fascinating diverse place to include more opportunities for all to thrive
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
If construction severely impacts traffic flow on Broadway for a long time
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Bringing new energy to Kingston and helping this city realize its potential
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I am not a Midtown resident. I live in the Rondout neighborhood. I do not suffer from food insecurity, unemployment, or lack of housing.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Basic needs being met for all are priority number one. Everything needs to be free. Free food, free wellness, free housing, free places to exist, free legal services, free laundry. No businesses or for profit ventures. Nothing that will cater to tourists or transplants. The money to do this exists. People are dying.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Free housing. Warming/cooling center with a harm reduction hub built in that is open 24/7 and allows kids.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If people's basic needs are being met, we all win.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I assume the people who fill this out will want more business, more "fun", and more things that will continue to displace people and make them sick.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Free housing for all. Free healthcare for all. Free food for all. Free restrooms, Free resources.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
The only people whose input should be heard on these are people who are from here and generations from here. And people on the streets. I suspect those voices won't be reached and that will be a huge flaw in your data gathering. Please take this to the streets. And have it in many languages.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
People over profit. Housing and food are human rights.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Saying income is not a barrier for housing, means low income housing is the idea… which affects other people struggling in other places of the city. Transportation involves city busses and needs to be well thought out for routes.. business will be reliant also on people needing to drive to park their cars.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Indoor food hall
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Upac
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
In hopes that development is in fact creating jobs, there will be healthy spending of money in midtown, in social environments and allow social aspects
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Without activities for youth, the direction of things they can do is limited
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Creating an area for low income housing at yet another place in Kingston is just not the vibe. If you visit other nearby smaller cities, they are thriving without low income housing everywhere.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
While midtown is its own entity, it is a connecting strip from uptown to downtown. There is so much potential for this place and can create so many opportunities for families and single people who want to work and enjoy life. The decisions should be for those who live here and will be effected the most,, but as we know, our area is now a destination spot, and this should also be thought about, as tourism can really increase economy. Low income housing really really hurts the single parents that are making "enough" but really in reality are struggling with rental prices. And really just cost of living. I would encourage you to look at surrounding areas and their growth without having low income housing everywhere. In fact having people struggle more should they not be apart of the low income housing qualifications.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The division of our City properties for what for this purpose is called Mid-Town is not clear from the map embedded. The description of boundless imagination, safe, refreshing is terrific. As a live long resident and small business owners the greatest burden on all businesses is the punitive Commercial tax Rate - so much so that Non-profits including our County are choosing to buy rather than be leaseholders that get City provided services passed thru via property taxes. This is a set up to take and use rather than community participation. Exceptions to participation are specifically made by being that politically designated good guys and clearly connected developers get exempted via PILOTS.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Eliminate the punitive Commercial tax rate and let the free market system work.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Where is Mid Town? Sea Deli closed - a long-time family business and no acknowledgement in media.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Spread out the property tax base.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
More money for same typical beneficial owners.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Use of our tax dollars to favor connected property owners. Are we going to give up anymore Public streets and parking lots?
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
The vacant and underutilized sites have already been picked by our elected officials and the beneficial owners who will benefit by use of these Public funds will never be disclosed.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
As a taxpayer these are my funds, so I have responsibility for the use of same, but because of Politics no control.
60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
As it stands, this vision is thoroughly human and genuinely sensitive to the needs of the community — I'm really happy with how it's come together so far! I'm not sure whether it would fall within the scope of the vision, but something I'd hope to see living in this area in the future is some type of infrastructure preventing outwardly hateful expression. I've seen some flags that belong to hate groups, and in the last year there have been incidents of both transphobic and antisemitic vandalism on Congregation Emanuel. I'm aware it's a big conversation, but thinking about your vision, this may be a barrier to being protected from harm and feeling like I belong. Otherwise, no notes!
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I think something very public — akin to a park — but with additional, more intentional purposes built in. Maybe a community garden/farm? A place to eat with ample seating? On the other side of the coin, consider: very affordable housing?
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
The businesses that are essential: food, laundry, even liquor.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Hard to say. I'm hopeful these new spaces will bring about positive experiences. Then again, Kingston is still a new space to me. I think it's ultimately because these new spaces are being designed with the objective of being welcoming.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
It depends. I think what I'm most afraid of is not feeling welcome. Hard to say whether that will be the case until we're there.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I think what'd make it the most worth it, aside from housing and essential businesses, is public space.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
It's still unclear to me exactly what this future might look like, so I'm doing a lot of guessing. I know that's hard to avoid in a process like this. I think whatever examples you can provide of what this future might look like will continue to be helpful.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I just think it's worth saying your team is already doing great and necessary work. It sounds like this plan will be conscious of a really vast set of community needs. Thanks for everything you've done so far.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I would add that the neighborhood is walkable so that having a car is not necessary for living here
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Mixed use - apartments with some retail
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Hard to pick just one, but probably the library. Also We Got The Juice, Masa, Tubby's, Rewind, UPAC, and the YMCA.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
More choices, more jobs, positive energy, improvements to the environment
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Loss of existing businesses, friends priced out of the area
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Equitable development that keeps the needs of long-time residents in mind.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Options for affordable and accessible transportation. Improvements and investments are designed to benefit existing residents. Decisions about land and development have future generations in mind.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Tell rupco to quit sitting on vacant properties and start some demo and and renovation!!! There is a house next door to me that has been off the tax rolls for years, and has gradually fallen into serious disrepair.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
The Shamrock Tavern. I am not a patron, but it is one of the oldest continuously run taverns in Kingston, with it's historic factory district licensing.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Empty buildings negatively affect neighborhoods. Development with neighborhoods in mind is planning for a positive future.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Development that displaces current residents should not be encouraged.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
This is a well-rounded vision!
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I am most interested in public green spaces and affordable housing. I would also love to see more community centers with programming that connects and educates people -- places to make art together, learn about climate change / sustainability / area history, and repair things.
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
People need places to gather, especially those that are low or no cost. (Money should not be a barrier to having a robust social life.) I think it's great to build opportunities to meet people we may not otherwise meet!
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Is it possible that more affordable housing could lead to a higher volume of people, or an increase in crime/drugs? I don't want to believe the latter is the case -- I hope it's incorrect. Either way, I believe the rewards outweigh the risks: people have a right to be housed. All people who live here are our neighbors. It is everyone's responsibility and honor to make Midtown a better place to live for all.
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If people connect with each other more, if people have better access to resources, if people feel proud to live here, if they can get their needs met... that is a success. If we can build a better climate future, invest in whatever infrastructure will help us weather the future... that is a success. I have to believe that meeting people's needs and taking away the desperation of living on the edge can have a positive impact on everyone.
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Affordable housing would make a positive difference for me, but I think it would make even more of a positive difference for some of our neighbors.
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I am happy to see that this survey includes diverse gender options in the demographic section. I would really appreciate seeing Midtown make an effort to become more overtly trans-affirming, at least in some places. It's hard to know where my friends and I will be welcome. Many places have been great! Among other things, though, I am concerned about the pride flag being cut down from the local synagogue. That saddened me. "Live and let live" should be the modus operandi. It would be really nice to see an official project such as this take a stance towards the right of trans folks (and ofc all people!) to harmlessly self-express. Even just some sort of public art installation that celebrates transness and queerness would really help set the tone in a great way, and promote our visibility! Thank you for considering. This project is awesome and it's clear you are making an effort to be thoughtful and inclusive of the varied voices of Kingston. I can't wait to see the designated space evolve towards your utopic vision of community, one that I share.
White, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I like it,but people must feel safe and have a clean environment
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
anything that is not expensive restaurants or crappy convenience /vape stores,such as grocery stores,thrift stores,daycare center,art supply store,after school music/art workshops,for youth and older people-
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
UPAC,redowl collective
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Having more people around is better-its more alive,and busy,with a sense of purpose
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
might raise rents if gentrifiers jump in on too many places,perhaps a lot of strangers will come and one might feel out of place
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
it is definitely better to have things going on than just a lot of idle listless people wandering around ,getting high and littering-that is super depressing and scary,so the more positive activities and commerce,the better
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
As a person who walks everywhere here in Kingston,I see up close what life looks like on the street-midtown is lively on the weekends,and the diversity is very nice-I forgot to mention a Hispanic cultural center would be great-!-I know many locals who say they are afraid to walk in midtown-this drives me nuts but I know what they are referring to-too many drug users-nobody likes it and it ruins the whole vibe -but its already more vibrant than 5 years ago-somedays its extremely bleak tho-
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I like that all the words and ideas are nice and right. I dislike that it is all generic fluffy consultantspeak which says little concrete about what we are actually trying to accomplish.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Mixed use mid-rise. Commercial on the bottom, apartments on top. A nice amount of affordable housing because it's badly needed, but built beautifully so people will care for it for decades. Do not build a park unless you think it will be a very good park, which is mostly about having excellent walkability and bustling mixed-use adjacent to it, so that all sorts of people are organically walking through it as part of their daily activities. Right now, I hear they're building a park on the old post office site, across from the Rite Aid. That is going to be an incredibly bad park. I don't think Midtown has any really good sites for a park. Building more mixed use midrise around Academy Green (not the Albany Ave side, which is clogged with cars), however, would be a brilliant move. Bring that park to life for a great diversity of people. Not parking. Outdoor dining instead of parking. Trees instead of parking. Storefronts close enough together to be interesting to walk by.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
My little section of Jansen Ave. It's one-way, multifamily, racially diverse and working class. The few businesses that are in walking distance from me. I'm not attached to them in particular. But there's very few right now and it would be sad if one closed without a decent alternative. Tubby's, the YMCA, Top Taste, Mercadito. Radio Park is a staple of the community. The food trucks. The rail trails.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
See above. More density means more walkability means my feet are not impoverished as a means of getting me around. Means I run into people more. Means I stop by businesses more. Means more people walking around, more eyes on the street, more safety, less litter.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Parking garages would negatively affect me because they would encourage people to drive, making our streets less safe and more polluted. Adding more lanes to streets or widening streets or widening turning radii would have the same effect.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
All the positive stuff? Not the negative stuff? Bike lanes! Bike parking! Trees in the street and sidewalk! Wider sidewalks! Narrower streets! Narrower lanes! Beautiful details on affordable housing! Beautiful public housing! Benches! Public transit! Little busses up and down Broadway every 15 minutes, with service on Friday and Saturday nights!
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Truly insane way to frame these questions. You're just getting at "what is your ideology of urban policy." And frankly you should advocate for policy based on research and not what's hegemonic. Most of the above has to be qualified: if that space continues to be developed in car-centric ways, it will make me less safe, less able to meet my needs, feel much less like I belong here, etc.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Weird survey design. Amazingly little interest in how people actually live, amazingly much interest in what the word "development" evokes for them emotionally.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I like the incorporation of multi-generational thinking. We have a lot to gain from planning with the future in mind.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Light industry/commercial development that provides employment opportunities for the community. If a property in midtown does not need soil remediation, a community farm would be pretty cool. East of the tracks, mixed use commercial/residential development on Broadway could be nice, especially around the Burger King.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Midtown Linear Park
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
If the new development in Midtown is mixed-use industrial/residential, it can provide work opportunities for the Kingston community, decrease the distance folks need to travel to get to work, and provide housing. This would be great for me because my friends and family will have more opportunities for work and housing. If the development is focused on public space like a community farm, I can imagine meeting neighbors at the farm and sharing knowledge about plants & food.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
If the development in Midtown is mixed-use commercial/residential with excessively large retail spaces fit only for more corporate businesses, I fear that the development will promote gentrification blight -- i.e. a big apartment building with vacant retail on the ground floor. This would be pretty unfortunate.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
The more the development benefits the entire midtown community, the better.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
The idea itself yes would be great if it included downtown Kingston as well. How can we just focus on one area of people that's most affected? Why are we only focus on one area of people that is most affected?
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Due to the crisis of housing there need to be complexes so that there is more places for people to live. There is to many people to only fix up a house to hold one family. I believe we need more complexes and some multi family homes
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
New developments that brings updated safety precautions always. If you are building a new complex that's going to house several new and old residents it immediately goes on the radar of safety precautions. New developments are monitored and safety precautions are built before building it discussed on all levels apposed to someone buying an already standing house.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Didn't mean to say that it would negatively affect my access.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Kingston need spaces to have events, housing and spaces for our seniors. It pains me to even do this survey because it's not acknowledging other places in Kingston only midtown and there is already tons of money being poured into midtown from the Novo Foundation and City so this project is not all inclusive if you ask me. How can you do something like this when there is a hurting community downtown too? The city and Novo don't even touch down there everything is midtown Kingston WHY?
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
It maybe good for one area but when you don't include all areas I don't see how this is fulfilling. What about those families downtown? If you done your research you would know that Novo has flooded money into midtown so why midtown and not other areas that's not already being helped?
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
I think outdoor space, like a park for children.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I would suggest including in the section on Youth something like - "and with the activities they love - in a safe and clean neighborhood with public spaces designed for children.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Children's park with playground equipment. Single-family and multi-unit housing. Subsidized commercial space for artists.
This person did not provide any demographic information
The YMCA
This person did not provide any demographic information
I think midtown has a lot of potential, but currently, there is a fair amount of visible substance abuse in the neighborhood. I think improvements around public safety and more intentional development for families would make a huge difference to the neighborhood and local economy.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Some of the recent additional parks have become a place for substance abuse. They seem to have been designed with adults in mind. I think when public spaces are designed for multi-use to include children, pets, etc. It promotes more pro-social activity. These new spaces have added to a feeling of less public safety in the neighborhood.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I think focusing on pro-development subsidies and policies to utilize abandoned buildings would be a great place to start in Midtown.
This person did not provide any demographic information
housing stores for basic needs
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
better not to have vacant buildings there will be more people around
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I don't see a negative impact
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
i don't have negative concerns about development
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
this is a difficult question to answe
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I look forward to good things happening in Midtown
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It appeals to me that these plans center community building, financial and creative opportunities for residents, housing, transportation, and overall person-to-person engagement among neighbors. The existing creative and diverse community of Kingston is what makes it such a special place to live in the Hudson Valley. Any plan that continues to sustain/develop this eclectic and creative energy (not destroying or changing it to something unrecognizable) while also encouraging continued enrichment for residents is ideal.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Community art and recreational spaces for children and adults alike. More specifically, a space that offers an extension of the kinds of beautiful programs the library offers: free clubs and social groups, cultural activities, etc). I have met so many lovely folks at the library and would love to have more spaces available that embrace the overall philosophy of the library (ie. access for all, safe space for all).
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
the library
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
again, anything that puts back into developing but not destroying the existing community and is financially accessible (ie. build but also preserve the culture of a space) is good for the community
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I relocated my family to Kingston this summer because we were drawn to the vibrant, diverse, and engaged community in this city. We love living here and love how much our neighbors love it too -- we truly feel that we have found our forever home and are excited to continue to raise our small family here. It has been a dream to finally own a home and have a yard and space to call our own. I am not an expert by any means but I am excited by the prospect of this project -- it feels like something that can continue to enrich and grow this lovely community while maintaining the energy and vibrancy of its established community. Thank you for all your hard work, I look forward to seeing the results unfold over time.
Hispanic or Latinx, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Inclusivity. Development without displacement. Missing: Perhaps something about affordable rentals, cooperative or shared housing, small housing. Also celebration of the benefits of multi-culturalism.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Certified community kitchen for people to make their specialties for sale. Space for classes including learning English or even another language. Yoga space, kid space. Childcare center.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Old Broadway and the old houses.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
The main thing here is I don't know the answer because I don't know what spaces will be lost and what will replace them.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Thanks for doing this! I hope you are connecting with the new Kingston Common Futures community fund initiated with the Good Work Institute. I'm Daniel at UIDN in case anyone wants to make contact.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Pretty good, but we need more sidewalks and bike lanes. People drive on side streets drive like it's the Indy 500 and it's dangerous to walk my dog or push a stroller.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Grocery. Vegetables.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
There's a tree on Sylvester that the light hits just right in the morning.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I don't understand the question. I assume property values will go up, rent will go up, etc. I'll be fine but I don't talk to anyone in the neighborhood.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I'd rather do errands nearby than drive to Ulster Avenue. Property value on my home will go up. It'd be nice to have somewhere to eat besides Calcuta Kitchen.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I have no purpose or influence. My stability and safety is unaffected. I imagine it will price out people who already rent in midtown.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I like this Midtown manifesto. As a resident of Midtown Kingston I would also like to add that vision should aim to help those that are without housing and struggling with mental illness and drug addiction.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Multi-family housing that ideally would be a co-op. This allows residents to gain equity and they are actively invested in the longevity and the up-keep of their home. As a renter, there is a lot wrong with my building and I would love to put the time and effort into this house because the landlord has failed in multiple ways. My landlord doesn't even live in New York state. If you keep handing out grant money and tax-breaks to people who are just going to rent-out their properties you aren't fixing the housing issue. We need direct pathways to ownership. If the vacant lots can't be housing then they should be parks, greenspaces, or community housing. Midtown does not need another vintage store, coffee shop, or tapas restaurant.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Top Taste and all of the taco trucks
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I have little faith that this effort for community feedback and input will be heard. Also there isn't a Spanish version of the survey or an appeal to the large population of Spanish speakers in midtown and what they think would serve them. It's very hard to believe that this money is going to be spent on truly affordable housing. I fear new developments will increase the cost of living for everyone in midtown and will encourage landlords of surrounding residential and business spaces to raise their rents. This is what happened in uptown. I know that "community engagement" is a necessary part of securing the BOA grant money but how will private-developers be held accountable? It seems like they will receive tax-credit to develop on BOA sites either way.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Specifically--new "affordable" developments in midtown would positively affect me. It's highly unlikely that I could afford a house in this area but I like to entertain the hope. I also think that if a new development had spaces for mental health, services of addicts, and services for the homeless then this would positively effect the people I see that are struggling in the midtown area.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
New development in Midtown might negatively affect the community if they don't directly appeal to the needs and desires of the community. These new developments make people feel like they lack agency in their community. If the new development is a retail space with unaffordable vintage furniture that you can't afford then you feel like you lack resources and influence.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Spanish option and maybe a meeting at the church basement of the 2nd Iglesia La Mision, the YMCA, the Everett Hodge Center or somewhere in addition to the meeting at Unicorn Bar.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
The vision should include safe and sustainable transportation (bus stop infrastructure, protected bike lanes, slower speeds for cars, more crosswalks, etc.). A huge part of how I experience midtown is trying to get around. I run for exercise, walk often to visit friends/get a meal, etc, and am trying to be braver about riding my bike. Community connectivity will improve with less focus on accommodating cars and more on creating safe alternatives for transportation (ie: improving walkability, bike-ability) and making it less tenable for cars.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Affordable housing! Below market rate - as a non-profit professional what is considered "market rate" is unaffordable to me and likely the vast majority of people in Kingston. Create green social housing anyone can apply to live in where rent is capped at 30% of income. More community space for free community programs - film screenings, community discussions, free language learning courses, etc.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Tubby's or Hasbrouck Park (I think the park is outside the study area)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I'm concerned if the housing isn't for low/moderate/middle income people, it won't improve my quality of life, and will contribute to the continued pricing out of people from Kingston.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
If we could develop housing co-ops with communal living and shared governance in addition to traditional housing that would be really a benefit.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Even higher rents, further pricing out of people who live here now and those who have lived here for a long-time. More housing also could, if transportation isn't prioritized, could drastically increase cars, which would make it more congested and less safe for those on bikes or foot.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I think it states the desires and needs well.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
More businesses- groceries, services, clothing.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
YMCA
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
Midtown is a bit of a pass through community- but becoming less so. It needs to be a walking community with services for those who live near by.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
It would not affect me negatively at all.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
Thank you- I am thrilled the city is embarking on this project. Thank you
White, Female, 75 years and older, Between two and five years
I like the emphasis on affordable housing and transportation
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Affordable housing
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
The library, the Kingston Ceramics Studio
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I think I'd feel even more optimistic if I knew the sites were to be used for affordable housing, not Airbnbs.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It might make the cost of living going down which in turn makes it easier to exist here.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If it's used for tourism it could make the cost of living go up which would make it harder to live here.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
This is excruicatingly idealistice. Good Job! Now please make this something that won't be scoffed at as being something unrealistic and out of touch with kingston and human nature. You want sustainable, living-wage employment - give the small businesses automatic tax breaks. You want safe and stable housing - have a police force that is not understaffed and overworked (and overwhelmed with nonsense created by the city goverment - like writing speeding tickets for cross walks and speeding when there are homeless accosting children while they walk to work). Stable housing - prevent people from buying second homes in Kingston (you can't.). Instead of creating more rental income, build condos and assist people who are actual locals to stay here (Instead of apartments downtown, build condos. If you went to KHS and work in Ulster county, you get first dibs at city assisted help in purchasing a condo.). Make people feel like this is their city.
30 to 44 years old
Whatever the landowners want to do with them. Calling something underused is very vague. And very open ended. And very sounding like the city is setting itself up to steal property under the auspices of emminent domain. If the taxes are paid, its not your business to make something 'better'. The city can't support more residents. There is only so much the water, sewer and waste departments can handle. There is only so much parking. You don't need to build apartments on every square inch. Nor do you need to make more greenspaces to be supported by the people struggling to stay here. Don't take on more than you can handle.
30 to 44 years old
The Anchor. Tony's. Sea Deli. Michael's Candy Corner, Eddy's. . . . . What sort of question is this? What sort of business, if lost, would be most detrimental? Or is this survey now a popularity contest. Look at the businesses that have been here over a decade. The businesses that survived and thrived when Midtown wasn't the posterchild for the city patting itself on the back. The businesses that made it work through the pandemic. Those that survived the central hudson/bike lane debacle. That survived the parking meters. And the metered lots (all one of them - why is only the Monkey Joe lot metered and not the Guido lot or the Sea Deli lot? Do we need a gofundme for that lot to pay someone off so that its two-hour parking too? The businesses that showed a commitment to Kingston, in all its quirky glory, and who have dug in, despite the changes in the city, and who have survived decades. Those are the ones that will be missed, because they are part of the community identity, part of people's memories, their histories, and their traditions.
30 to 44 years old
Many of these topics are things that should be discussed in therapy. Ability to have fun, Knowledge that you matter, feeling that you belong here. . . . that is not the concern of a municipality. The municipality needs to make sure the sewer system works. That the roads are paved. The parks clean of drugs. That clean water is available. That there is ample parking for residents. In the kindest way possible, The city needs to stay in its lane. My property taxes do not go towards making someone feel like they matter. I feel like I matter when I pay my bills on time and watch the city use that money towards giving me, the tax payer, a city that is clean, organized, managed, and one that provides the basic municipal aspects that I signed on for when choosing to live here.. I feel that I belong here when I am secure in the knowledge that the city isn't going to take my property if they decide it is being 'under used.'
30 to 44 years old
Will the new development provide inpatient mental health facilities? Without stealing someone else's property to do so? Will the new development provide more garbage cans? Will the new development provide free parking for residents? Will it allow locals to purchase property? To then contribute to the tax base? To feel like an actual part of the city? Will it provide public restrooms?
30 to 44 years old
Because I am terrified by every new project the city takes on. Because the city needs to decide what it wants to be. You want to be a tourist destination, then you need traffic cops, public restrooms and better in-city public transportation (a cute trolly that goes the broadway corridor downtown to uptown would be incrediable). You want to be a work-from-home mecca? City wide wi-fi, community office spaces. You want to make more greenspaces? Great. Make some gardens. Have someone who is familiar with this ecology to oversee them. Maybe don't plant native trees on a main street where they are completely unsuited. Or stop taking trees down to plant more just to feel good about yourself.
30 to 44 years old
You paid someone to make this survey. I wish you would pay someone to simply drive and walk around Kingston. Daily. Throughout the year. With open eyes. See what is broken. See what needs improvement. See what is abjectly stupid. . . . pay someone to live like a local. Not someone that commutes in on their bike. Not someone that lives essentially in town of uslter. Someone who gets stuck in the road work traffic. Who gets stuck at the intersections. Who watches the bikes bike without following the bike rules. Who notices the sidewalks needing repair. The potholes. The curbs that almost give you a flat tire. The homeless sleeping in doorways. Someone who has to try to find parking for their car in a snowstorm. (meanwhile, what is preventing me from taking this survey again?).
30 to 44 years old
Do small businesses really have the resources to be responsive to community needs? The actual opportunity here is that we are the only community in America with something like the NoVo Foundation that has something like $40B pledged to it (1/3 of Warren Buffett's net worth). Can we dream up more than just adding more non-profit arts organizations, silverware museums, tampon boxes, outdoor refridgerators and homeless parks? What about creating an environment for industrial development that can actually gainfully employ people, and isn't dependent on forever grants from NoVo or the tastes of tourists and weekenders?
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
Industry that can actually employ people. Bard College's study on air quality in Kingston found that our air is cleaner than 99% of the world's. We can stand to have a little smoke in the air.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
The Catskill Mountain Railroad.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
If it involves creating actual economic growth that can gainfully employ people in a way where they can build lives, I'd be very happy.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
If it involves creating more arts non-profits, or enterprises that require invisible forever grants, or creates new institutions whose purpose is to block the "wrong" development as they see fit, then that would negatively affect me.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
Every little town in America has its own civic engagement, "let's dream of the future together" community development project going on. Only this one has one of the world's largest foundations behind it. Start acting like it! Do we have the courage to treat this opportunity the way it deserves, and truly communicate to the public that the sky is the limit? That if a regular citizen has a great idea, it could happen? Or is this yet another team-building exercise for NoVo's cadre of organizations, to check the box of community engagement to do what they wanted to do anyway?
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
It sounds very aspirational. I like it, but we have a lot of work to do.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Affordable rentals & housing, mixed-use buildings.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
YMCA & Playground at the YMCA Farm Project, cafes, rail trail, bike lanes.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
The rising cost of living is a major concern for many in our community. I'm afraid the new development will exacerbate this problem. What steps can we take to ensure affordability for everyone?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Investing in healthy food options, community gathering places, and repurposing vacant buildings can lead to a healthier, more connected community.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
The rising cost of living is a major concern for many in our community. I'm afraid the new development will exacerbate this problem.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I like the idea of keeping midtown diverse by supporting the people already here. I especially like the idea of more accessible transportation.
This person did not provide any demographic information
More affordable community spaces, a simple coffee shop where you can sit. More open art spaces.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Boices' ice cream or Tubby's
This person did not provide any demographic information
Sounds very nice. The last sentence reminds me of a Welsh law: The Well-being of Future Generations Act. Perhaps all this could be codified.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
a sustainable grocery store/refill store that is not cost-prohibitive, healthy non-toxic indoor play spaces for children, more safe playgrounds, a used book store, affordable housing.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Tubby's, UPAC, Masa, the Papuseria and all the Mexican restaurants, Monkey Joe, Calcutta Kitchens, Boices, Joe Beez, Westkill, CCE, YMCA.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I don't think these items will be impact my personal life unless the properties were all sold to people like Neil Bender.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
If it is done properly, I would probably spend more time in Midtown and feel safer about biking or walking with my children there.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
If the area becomes too congested, angry and expensive I would probably avoid it.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Thanks for opening your survey to us!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Let's drill down on who owns the land all of this is being built on. We need to break up major owners or owners who are not a part of the community.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Community rentable and people driven spaces. Owner-operator businesses. Bike or kayak rentals.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Dear Kingston, Ollie's Pizza, Rewind Kingston, Red Owl Vintage, UPAC
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
This is a bit of a vague question that is looking for very specific answers. If there is a build up of places in the midtown area but those places are not for ALL the people who live here, this will have a direct negative effect on those who live here. We must be mindful about how we do this.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Bringing new businesses, opportunities, and community driven events are always a positive both for those who can experience them and those who will benefit by selling their locally made goods and services.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
If there is a build up of traffic in midtown, especially with that rotary exit, this could cause big headaches for those who live here.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I believe this is a great project with great people behind it. Take your time, walk around the neighborhood, take a peek at the buildings. It's not all about Broadway and it's not all about the money. Breath more life into our neighborhood, do not monetize it.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I would add something about Kingston being a place where youth and young working professionals can develop a sustainable career and sustainable financial future. I would also add something about people in Midtown being able to earn high incomes and support themselves and their families. I would also implement something about people of all ages and backgrounds being able to pursue high quality education in Kingston.
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
- more fresh groceries - high quality museum about local history - local cinema or theater (preferably black owned) - spaces for people to do their work and get a healthy, affordable lunch - planetarium
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
UPAC Monkey Joe's Tilda's Camp Kingston People's Cafe YMCA
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Some of these prompts are difficult to answer without having an idea of what development could be there.
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
More developments that would allow me to socialize, learn, engage in activities that are positive or promote health, or enjoy leisure's like museums or cinema would positively affect social connections, access to resources, stability, and satisfaction with living in Kingston.
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I didn't mean to say it would negatively affect social connections. Some of these prompts are difficult to answer without having any idea or concept of what may be developed.
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I meant to say that I would also miss CCE if they were to leave Midtown. Additionally, I think Midtown could benefit from having a family fun center (I.e. skating rink, trampoline park, bowling alley, ice skating, ropes course), an attraction like a museum — but a really nice one, high quality grocery store with affordable offerings like Trader Joe's or Aldi, movie theater (one showing independent films and big box movies), more restaurants that families can go to, and a place where programs can happen for people of all ages.
Two or more races, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Affordability for working class people in city of Kingston.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
A place to serve residents with youths and seniors both bringing together different generations.So the youth and seniors can help and interact with each other and better understand each other with respect.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Rite aid and mini supermarket.I think mid Town needs a full size supermarket.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
I don't think that more people v will necessarily make things worse.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
I think small change can affect community in positive way.Breath new life into Kingston financially and sociaĺly.⁰
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
I think it could be positive with new development in City
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Change is good.
Two or more races, Male, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Like: It would be a fantastic example for other states, cities, towns and regions to follow if Mid-Town were to implement all of these enrichments and improvements without displacing the original residents. For too long, gentrification and displacement of original residents has been seen as a forgone conclusion that all must succumb to, throwing up our hands and saying that "nothing can be done...".
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I really like seeing business that aren't just restaurants and bars in Mid-town. I would love to see vacant lots turned into gardens or parks with trees that bear fruit. I have recommended blackberry, raspberry bushes before as they make great fences as no one wants to walk through them. Also people, birds and other animals will eat the berries (we need to share the environment with all life). I am also a supporter of making affordable studio space for artists. I visited the FULLER BUILDING during the Kingston Art Studio walk and was somewhat appalled at the high end, super wealthy spaces. Who can afford to rent a space there?? That said, I was also very gratified to see other, more affordable artist studios.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I would miss the Shirt Factory as I have taken classes at the Ceramic Studio there. I would miss Boice Brother's ice cream ( the BEST!) I would miss UPAC. Cornell Creative Center - also that's where Arts Mid-Hudson has its Ulster County office, which is important to me. The Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center...I LOVE that building! Zaborski Emporium! The Kingston Library (even though I also like it in it's temporary location uptown). People's Place - or is that uptown?
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Low-income housing: I would feel far more confident in looking for a job that better suits my personality if I knew that there was housing that I could afford with a lesser salary. And/or I might be more willing to take risks in taking on artistic opportunities if I knew that I could land on my feet once the project is done. In other words, focusing on an art project wouldn't find me in financial ruin when it is complete.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
As I said, gentrification usually brings in higher prices, and a new demographic. I would be really sad if the long time residents and artists had to leave...like what happened in Woodstock.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Thank you for doing this and looking out for the people!
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
For the sake of the small businesses, I would include attractions for visitors, specifically arts and culture (ie more high quality UPAC shows)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Playgrounds and affordable housing developments
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
The vision is particularly vague and doesn't spell out specific goals just vague ones. I'd change it to be more specific. But, otherwise it is a laudable vision.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I'd like to see more music in midtown. When I was a young person there was a community center in nyack that helped the youth put on musical events. I worked with this group and learned a lot about production and booking and find myself with a small production group now.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
definitely the bars and restaurants that litter broadway. There are some amazing business owners I have gotten to know over the years and they all seem to be barely scraping by.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
developing underutilized properties could bring in more small businesses or other resources that could increase access to any number of resources. No way to know without more specifics
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
developing areas of midtown could improve the area to the point where it may end up pricing me entirely out of living in kingston which has been my home for more than 7 years.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
we may lose more interesting people who get priced out of the city or awesome businesses who also get priced out.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Affordable rentals
This person did not provide any demographic information
I would miss Monkey Joes and a lot of the other mom and pops
This person did not provide any demographic information
It is aspirational and speaks to youth. the idea that people displaced due to affordability will be able to return is a little unrealistic, midtown doesn't live outside of the nation, city or county as a whole and is dependent on the local economy to provide jobs that allow people anywhere to afford housing.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Is this true? I'd like to see an art center,
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
The grocery store on Broadway, UPAC, Tubby's, I miss the library. The YMCA, Broadway Lights diner. laundromat,
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
more buisness means that more people will pay attentions to safety concerns. Cops are always around for large events at UPAC. example
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
if the development is for expensive rentals, that folks can't afford, money moves in and serves money.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
affordability
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
This question doesn't make any sense to me. It will depend on what kind of housing and jobs become available.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
T
This person did not provide any demographic information
Keep the prices of owning a home affordable for people FROM Kingston (not people that are moving here driving up the cost!!)
This person did not provide any demographic information
The small business that are already here
This person did not provide any demographic information
Suggested edits to the first sentence: "Midtown Kingston is a welcoming neighborhood that is home to racially, ethnically and economically diverse residents." I made this edit because: - I didn't understand what you meant by "diverse" in the vision statement. - "All residents" adds a superlative that isn't useful. - I don't know what "thrive" means in this context. - The mix of "diverse", "all", and "thrive" are a word salad.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Housing. You need places for low and moderate income people to live! It needs to be affordable.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Many restaurants that I love. Express Latinos grocery that is providing access to fresh food.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Access to housing will positively affect me.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
If housing isn't created or if the neighborhood becomes too expensive, I won't be able to stay.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Make sure that the development includes housing for low income, moderate income, and artists. Housing creates stability and security.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Private land developement without the city being overtly involved.
Male, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I like the language and issues that will be addressed.
White, Male, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
housing, small business that serve people directly,
White, Male, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Revolution Bike Shop
White, Male, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Indirectly, but it will influence the people I know who call midtown home
White, Male, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
I want Midtown to thrive for my friends and those who would like to live here.
White, Male, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
First off, it's way too wordy for a vision statement. Secondly, I would appreciate a vision of accepting and embracing midtown just the way it is. All of Kingston does not need to be a gentrified tourist destination, nor does it need to be re-visioned or re-developed. I live here and I like it the way it is. In fact, I love it. I don't want you to change it anymore than you already have. Leave it be?
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Sell them for what they would have cost in 2013. Owner occupied only or to rent for what rent cost in 2013. Like vintage, but useful and humane.
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Creepy question. What parts of Midtown are you considering obliterating?
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I think the traffic will be worse and more people will be displaced. Gentrification will be worse. Kingston will lose it's charm and feel more like make believe.
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I think the traffic will be worse and more people will be displaced. Gentrification will be worse. Kingston will lose it's charm and feel more like make believe.
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
there is a serious shortage of low income housing, shelter space, motel rooms, etc for people who have been displaced due to rising housing costs. if the new developments were exclusively to house these community members, I'd be ok with it. We don't need more expensive rentals for more people from out of town to move in. We need to take care of our neighbors who are already here and struggling to keep safe and secure.
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I think it's garbage.
30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I like that it focuses on keeping existing residents in the community. I also like that it centers a community that is diverse in sociology economic status.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Park space, currently i don't feel like there is a place for parents to take their kids to connect with other families in mid town.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
The library.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
If there were more parks and public spaces (specifically geared towards kids and families) i would feel like there were more opportunities to connect with families in the area.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I think if there are more businesses that open up that don't meet the needs of the community, more bars, or too expensive cafes, then that would negatively effect my purpose and influence.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I think new developments would need to center the needs of the community (affordable housing, access to child care, access to affordable food, community connections) would be more worth it me. New developments that don't have the needs of the community in mind, and are just interested in turning a profit would not be something that i would be interested in.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Comprehensive vision that covers the community.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
HOUSING. And housing that's ACTUALLY affordable.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It should positively impact that community in a way that will benefit all of Kingston.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
no reason for me personally, but for the community it could further gentrify that section of town . . . I want to see that part of our community lifted up, not pushed out.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I don't live in the Midtown area, but am really interested in seeing it revitalized in a way that allows for people to remain (and return) to that piece of Kingston.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It's critical that this project improves conditions without displacing or moving the current residents.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I think this is a wonderful, aspirational vision! I like that you have included a reference to the "abundant and enriching resources to learn, [and] to be creative,..." That said, there are so many wonderful creative businesses and creatives in Midtown, that you might want to add something to or following this sentence: "The economy in Midtown is made up of local small businesses that are responsive to community needs and offer sustainable, living-wage employment." Something like: Midtown is also the home to creative businesses, arts organizations, and artist studios that enrich the lives of our residents.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Affordable housing, spaces that provide creative and educational opportunities, and commercial and retail businesses that serve the local neighborhood so that people don't have to travel to other parts of Kingston to meet their needs for supplies and services.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Not sure about this.....
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I believe that vacant spaces add little to a neighborhood or community. Replacing vacant spaces that involve time and money to maintain but generate little in the way of benefit to the community with housing, commercial spaces, and parks or gardens would be positive not only for the immediate neighborhood but also for the entire city.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I do not think that new development in Midtown will negatively affect me....
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
See previous answers....
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Since I do not live or work in Midtown, I don't know that development in Midtown will impact me personally---so I selected No Change.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I am excited to see what the vacant spaces in Midtown can become!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
For youth, I would add "play" in the list of things
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Outside investors have too much control over what gets developed and how
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
If it actually serves community needs and is done with the best interests of lower income and long term residents in mind
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Depends so much on how these projects are executed and whose needs they prioritize. If they are approached like other development projects eg Kingstonian then everything will be a lot worse.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Community Center
This person did not provide any demographic information
Gas Stations
This person did not provide any demographic information
I don't like the focus on youth. While it is important, other age groups need to be included in the vision as well.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Housing and small shops.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
UPAC. While we don't often go there, it is just great to know that we have it.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
More options are always better than fewer options. So, new options for eating out, food shopping, other small businesses is good. More housing options might mean that friends could move there.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
It depends on the developments. For example, if there is a new food pantry or food kitchen, then there should also be housing available. We have a problem that homeless people live on the rail trail behind our home. If the developments draw more homeless people into the area, this might get out of hand. Consider the whole person, not just one need. If the development brings more yuppies or NYC people into the area, the cost of all other amenities will go up as well. So, it depends on what kind of developments.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
see last answer
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I don't think any building development will impact my live. The options given above would only matter IF a development would be affecting that area of concern. There is no guarantee that this is going to happen.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Can we do something about the trains? Train crossings, road closings, not enough overpasses (only the one underpass on Broadway)... etc.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Monkey Joe and UPAC
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It's a strong vision but I think it should explicitly mention persistent systemic racial inequities experienced by Midtown residents. It should also ensure Midtown is equitably invested in and cared for by the City as other neighborhoods, like the Stockade district and Rondout, which have historically seen more investment and care.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Deeply affordable housing for households at 50% AMI and below
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Any remaining historic storefronts on Broadway, small minority-owned eateries
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
If it expanded access to deeply affordable housing for low income households
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like the vision, however it seems to be very general. I would add that zoning laws need to be in effect for preserving the old brick factory buildings. For instance, a few years ago, Penske Moving Company sided a beautiful, large brick building with very generic and unattractive metal siding. I wondered why this was allowed to happen. Zoning laws seems to be different for Uptown than Midtown, which creates a disjointed city. I understand that historical preservation in Uptown is essential, however some aesthetic coherence would make sense as development continues.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Housing and a large market like a Mother Earth.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
UPAC
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I think this depends on what the new development will be. More trees and better sidewalks would be a great improvement.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Depends on what this development will be. High rise new construction would not be great.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I don't believe you.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Small business for community gathering where brown people feel safe.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Upac
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I might have an opportunity to own my own business.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I didn't know that brown people lived in Kingston until I moved to midtown. I want to keep midtown brown.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Hit the streets and talk to people on the ground. This survey concerns me because it is not targeted to people who live in Midtown. I seriously doubt the ability for this long, difficult , online survey that REQUIRES ALL questions to be answered before moving on. Why all of the red asterisks?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
This is a vey flawed question. It's basically asking "would you like if things were better ?"
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Do the respondents of this survey reflect the demographics of Midtown? What are you doing to ensure it does?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It's meaningful that someone is actually thinking about the future of our small city? We need to accept that there will be limitations because our whole country is severely divided having the son of one of the richest men in the world making financial decisions is a little unsettling however well meaning he/they are . It may be wise to try and set up more self sufficient structures
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Housing some form of support services and maybe some form of vocational training
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
The Mercado on broadway there's not much left anyway
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
I'm sure any development will benefit me specifically but more housing and commercial development is probably better for all of us
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
More people more congestion more stress broadway is not able to handle traffic Traffic circle is not capable of moving more traffic there's just a limited capacity
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Change is constant some change is good some not we will never go back to when you could buy a house that was affordable there's more traffic people garbage specially after Covid I'm hopeful but not very hopeful
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
give our homeless vets homes
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
All there is now is housing fir the poor and nothing but development in kingston they've been working on the building by me for 3 years now still not done no peace and quiet over here ever between that and metro park where they constantly throw events when there's no room and no parking we as the resident tax payers can't enjoy our weekends can't get in and out our parking spots driveways are constantly blocked i'm sick of no peace over here EVER get rid of metro park make it a parking lot
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
i did above, get rid of metro park and finish the metro building
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
nothing someone buying my house for a decent price so i can get the hell out of kingston the mayor ruined it first by making it a sanctuary city, then by adding all this bike trails and roundabouts it's all for the city ppl not us residents we are being forced out
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
don't do it enough rupco housing help us home owners and the homeless vets
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
It's far from what Mid Town is currently and dont see this vision coming true in the next 5 years or more
45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Safe places for youth to engage in positive activities in the evenings instead of running the streets. Offer sports, educational activities and programs like the Lights Out program that used to be offered
45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
None of it!
45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
on board for it all
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
social housing
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
don't know yet, i'm a new arrival
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
my hope is the development will make Midtown more welcoming and busy, so more likely to make friends, have access to businesses that I care about, places to go with friends, etc.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I don't think it will, unless it's unaffordable housing, or other types of development that will drive displacement.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Keeping the housing permanently affordable
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Auto shops
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Affordable housing
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Barber shops, local restaurants
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Affordable housing, fresh food stores, Community engagement
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Making living unaffordable in Midtown
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Loosing The culture of Midtown.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I would like to see Midtown with affordable housing, maintain its cultural differences, have services that support the community, safety and low crime rates
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I suspect that income is a barrier for disabled and/or currently unemployed people
White, Female, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
outpatient health care, exercise and recreation possibly urban farming
White, Female, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Masa's restaurant
White, Female, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
More culture, restaurants, good places for youth benefits me even if I don't live in Kingston
White, Female, 75 years and older, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Housing and parks, small businesses that support the local current population.
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
The cute storefronts, the meat market, benches, pedestrian crossings.
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Add jobs (not just customer service)
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
No antique shops.
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Don't destroy the existing and present personality that midtown has. Love the newHispanic heritage flags.
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I think all of this will depend on how much these changes are to benefits the current midtown community, vs benefit people who visit for a day twice a year.
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Make it better for the people who have been living there < 3
Asian, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I think this is definitely an ideal vision and I hope we can get as close to this as possible.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
A major thing missing from Kingston as a city is a good destination based business, and midtown would be an ideal location for one. To better activate the neighborhood it would be ideal to build out a space that can be used as an engagement center for our community and a destination for those visiting our city. Unique museum, event center, community/public programming center, etc... Having a venue/business of some kind that is easily accessible and rich in programming will help support the entire area by increasing foot traffic from outside visitors and engage our local residents.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
UPAC. It would be a major blow to the midtown corridor if we were to lose a venue of that scale.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
In an ideal world, new developments in midtown might bring about new creative spaces for social engagement and cultural enrichment to the community.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I think as a general rule, ANY development can be positive unless it's completely mismanaged or abandoned. Negative affects might only be related to decisions to bring about unnecessary developments like a strip mall or chain stores. These are (in my opinion), not really solving any major issues related to employment or services, but rather contributing to the problems that exist.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I think having good community engagement is important in this process. There needs to be a balance of keeping the community up to date with what's being planned and how a project is moving forward. We're never going to please everyone, but being transparent about the progress of things is important.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
These are difficult to answer without context. "significant increase in housing and commercial space" could mean anything so it's hard to say what the impact would be unless we had a better idea of what will actually be developed.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I think this is a good opportunity for midtown and I hope we see more development in the area that helps our community businesses and residents but also brings in outside visitors to immerse themselves in what makes our neighborhood so great.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Affordable Housing
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Midtown Center
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It will allow more opportunities for us young adults.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It could push me out in a sense of there is nothing for me to do
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Something that I actually want. Entertainment
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It will bring more people and attention to midtown Kingston in a positive light.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
A community indoor gym
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
All Sports venues
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Add people to the town growing the population
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I don't think it will have a negative effect
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Having more things to do
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I like it because it gives people/kids an opportunities to try new things, meet new people, maybe have opportunities that they might not have had if they weren't doing this project.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Having more food markets, clothing stores. Keep money in house
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It will bring more opportunities for all in midtown
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I don't see how it can have a negative effect but we'll see new things happen everyday
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Just follow through
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I would like to change the fast food chain that is here. Add different ones or healthy ones. Gas prices, jobs. The trash on the streets. Also the homeless people. Taking drugs off the street the kids are seeing everything and these should be changed.
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Homeless shelters
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Metro Park
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Hopefully it will help clean up the streets as far as environmental and physically. I would like to walk in my neighborhood without worry and need to walk around trash.
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
grocery store with affordable, quality food and personal care items. housing. community gardens and outdoor classrooms. community center.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like it because I feel that these improvements can help the environment and lives of people and there future
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The uses that would be more beneficial for our neighborhood is more food options. I also feel like we need something to help the mentally ill.
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
My home
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It will make us feel more supported
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Generic, meaningless. Is that AI generated?
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Give incentives for small business that specifically target CURRENT Midtown residents.
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Black people.
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Need opportunity to develop my own business
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Yuppies
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Creativity
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
This question makes no sense.
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Meetings and surveys don't improve lives. They only serve to make organizers feel like they are doing something that matters.
30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I love that the focus is on growing or improving the existing community, without displacing locals who have built the community
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
A supermarket with access to healthy foods, affordable housing, banks, housing for homeless, entertainment
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I miss the Dunkin donuts that used to be on Broadway and cedar as well as bowling alley on cedar
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I want to see my community thrive and right now it's struggling. These changes to midtown would make life more affordable and ease a lot of burdens
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
New development would only be negative if the changes made do not reflect the opinions of those who live(work) in the midtown area
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It will better the community
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Between two and five years
Good Entertainment
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Between two and five years
Boys & Girls Club
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Between two and five years
It will not work or its not what we need
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Between two and five years
Anything that will enhance me being able to hang out with my friends
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Entertainment(Axe throwing, Dave n Busters)
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
It's an opportunity for the community to get it right and help with more fun things to do in the area
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I believe it will give great opportunities for the youth in the community. it will help kids get involved in the real world easily and help them understand more
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
a park, an arcade, fill the mall
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Dietz stadium
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
It will give more places to go and do things away from home. ore places for me and my friends to hang out
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Kingston is half and half and some are nice and some are mean I just hope they are nice
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
More positive impact and bring people together
White, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Actual affordable housing not just it's naming as such.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Policy initiatives that claim societal improvement for individuals is always a restriction on freedom of choice and personal choice.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Even though it is a little long, There are a couple of typos.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like it because I think it would push our community forward
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Houses and construction on abandoned buildings
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It will make life a little bit easier for all
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
can cause for prices to increases in certain areas
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Just more things to do
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I run a lot of programs outside so more spaces
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It will create more places for people to go
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
A gym/ wellness center or rec center
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I wouldn't have to walk far to get to activities if there were some in midtown instead of uptown
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
More opportunity to explore and see new things
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
It would be good for the community
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
fast food restaurants
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
It would be nice to have a fast food restaurant closer to us so we don't have to find transportation to get to the food
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
It seems as a teenager that it will help me and support me in more opportunities
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than two years
Food options, activties
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than two years
The new development will help us in connecting more with each other
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than two years
Nothing negative I hope will come from this
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than two years
I like this vision but I think that it's important that all folks, not just youth feel hopeful. My hope is that folks feel that their voices are heard and people feel as though they have a stake in the community.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Perhaps a drop in shelter for people who are not housed.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
The ice cream place
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I'm not really sure what's going to happen- if there is going to be big expensive housing developments then it is going to contribute to a sense of money insecurity perhaps as the cost of living may increase. If the spaces are utilized to serve the community in concrete ways I will feel more connected to midtown, more relaxed and able to have fun.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Seems like they are trying to be fair across the board and that it will include everyone
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
more Free food (markets)
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It will provide more job opportunities
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
the negative is that it might change things I'm used to or take things away
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
more things for the ages of 8-12 year olds
Two or more races, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
It wouldn't personally effect me but it will effect my friends so I hope good change happens
Two or more races, Female, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
It's giving out information and explaining information and feedback about midtown.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
better/safer outdoor parks and courts
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Boys & Girls Club
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I feel it will give me more access to more things
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Public parking and transportation more crowded
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I'd love to see midtown as a walkable city with shopping, businesses, community centers and housing for different income levels.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Grocery store.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
UPAC
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Our voices as kids might be heard
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
New opportunities for more things to do
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Everything Dallas hot weiners, Boys & Girls Club, Metro Park
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Anything that adds to the community for us kids/teens is always a positive thing it will help us stay off the streets wondering
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
If there isn't anything for the kids , what is it that we do?
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I think it will better out community in more than 1 way
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I would like a gaming spot where you can go and just play video games
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Boys & Girls Club
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If it's something you want in our town or neighborhood that's always a positive thing
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
they could build something that's not needed. or just building can make it over crowded
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
it would be worth it if we cleaned up the streets and utilized what we already have
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
it would be nice for the kids to have more things
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
more fun things to do for kids that doesn't require a program
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Boys & Girls Club, Midtown Center, YMCA
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
more things do do
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
It will bring the community together
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
more volunteer places or more access to being able to volunteer
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
maybe it will allow more of the kids my age to be more involved in the community
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
it can lead to more gentrification
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
affordable things
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like it because it will help the community
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
A safer park or safer grounds for the basketball courts
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Hasbrouck Park, Metro Park, Block Park
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
It could be fun new change
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
it might not be for me
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
actual things to do
Asian, Female, 18 to 29 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
- more ways to share skills -local roof rentals -community art space
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Community center and housing.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Peoples place Tilda's Top Taste Print Community
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
it all depends on what project id built.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
The housing are too expensive and also the new development brought in folks at different level economically with their own consumer culture. Brining our Midtown to get expensive products.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
At this point of time, it all depends on what is being built in Midtown then I'll be able to say what's worth to loose.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
My response would be all depending on what is being built. I do know we need affordable housing and ground floor space accessible to the neighborhood.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I like it because it brings equity to land development including infrastructure project that is of great importance to me.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
Most beneficial for the neighborhood would be parks, public spaces for gathering, more local business and shops. Also the relocation of health services. ( meaning to access to resources).
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
the couple of community centers in Midtown.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
I think giving new project brings new energy that is a good step forward, providing that this is done in consultation with the community. Once this is done the right away, many other opportunities will arise.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
If not done in consultation with the local community it may take away or override opportunities . Example long standing statues that requires a lot of cleaning attention.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
This can only be determined through engagement with the community. Things that fails more to the community is the spirit, is all I would say at this point.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
It's hard to relate to the impact of accommodation that I and the other may feel- depending on what is being developed.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
Not at this time.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Male, I don't live in Kingston
I like these two points: "The communities of Midtown feel a strong connection to place and a sense of belonging" and "Decisions about land and development have future generations in mind
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I will see that more affordable housing will bring in more people, that will be helpful for small businesses,
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
however at the same time, more population will bring more stress. More small businesses will bring more competition/conflicts. I feel like that speedy development might not be the best solution.
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Growing up in the Tokyo metropolitan area, I do not miss the constant rapid changes. We might need a reasonable incubation period to observe both shortcomings and improvements.
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
The increase of the population brought by more affordable housing will make our life busier and slightly stressful.
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I hope there won't be too many developments all at the same time. I would like to see the projects in different time schedules, such as first priority projects, mid term projects, long term projects, possible projects, something like that. I hope there will be a open meeting for the public before each project, and we have a chance to understand what's going to happen. The best thing about living in Kingston for me is that it's not too crowded, it's not a big city, and it's free from all the stress of living in the city.
Asian, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
This is good and i believe it's going to get better hearing from the community.
Female, Between two and five years
A natural healing center would be the most beneficial opportunity for the neighborhood. Also this is where the community will have access to the knowledge of how to heal naturally.
Female, Between two and five years
Tilda's Kitchen
Female, Between two and five years
This would open up new opportunities and offer our young people /old people and all the people of this community broaden horizons.
Female, Between two and five years
All i can say is- INTENTION IS EVERYTHING- HOSPITALITY IS IMPORTANT.
Female, Between two and five years
New development can be worth it if it encourages locally made products and talents. Also if it promotes Gardening . There can actually be endless possibilities.
Female, Between two and five years
Yes, I'd like to add- we need more affordable rents, end landlord's abuse of human rights and to end homelessness in our community.
Female, Between two and five years
To encourage- Implementing the practice of common wealth.
Female, Between two and five years
It resembles the Kingston I already know and love.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Community gardens free community spaces- cafe playground for the kids give us places to loiter (positive) in our own city.
This person did not provide any demographic information
My friends homes as well as my own. If we are being pushed away.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I already feel safe and welcomed here. To some extent new development typically makes more room for those who can afford it, while leaving some people behind.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Sounds great. No.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Entertainment based businesses, affordable restaurants etc. Other thriving businesses that supply jobs would also be great.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
UPAC
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
As a business owner, I would like to see more affordable housing options for prospective employees.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Traffic is a concern. If housing costs are not reduced but population increases quality of life will suffer.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Sounds good
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
recreational centers, commercial kitchens for restaurant incubation, grocery store(s), affordable bakery
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Boices Dairy
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Less vacant lots and more foot traffic will make the community safer, give more opportunities to access things like healthy food, etc.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Care most about people not being displaced by new development
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Economic opportunities for local residents and displacement prevention should be top of mind for the planning team. It would be good for new local businesses to actually serve community needs, like laundromats, grocery stores, health care facilities, etc, not just specialty shoppes affordable only to wealthy residents.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
I enjoy the inclusiveness and like the idea of supporting the locals that have been here long before our city transients
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Markets. After school programming and homes
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
The historic buildings
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Create a safer and cleaner town
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Change what people Are use to
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Support for our existing families and an opportunity for employment to get families off the system
White, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
I like the focus on youth. Sometimes Kingston feels like it's centered around an older generation. I wish there were more opportunities for younger generations to be involved in the community, and that comes with allowing spaces where young people feel welcomed and represented.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Kingston needs another mid-size / small music venue for touring and local artists to perform! Tubby's is carrying too much of the weight now that BSP is gone! A healthy grocery store or food coop! A bowling alley?! More housing!
This person did not provide any demographic information
Tubby's Top Taste Ollie's
This person did not provide any demographic information
It will better help the community
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
better food options, better outdoor courts/parks(safer)
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Metro park
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
it could be fun change isn't always bad
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
it might not be for me or fun.
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
something that can help the community in its entirety
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
it sounds like it would be a great place to live and raise a family
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
the vacant building just being utilized and made into something that can be useful
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
corner stores the one on cedar, and Henry Broadway
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I love the idea of having a thriving safe and active community for the youth.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
too many nonprofits come into our communities taking surveys and getting our opinions for not much to come from it. So the negative will be nothing coming from this
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
as our community grows I'm hoping that with the new development that were able to keep it and keep it clean and it helps build us up
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I really like the idea of re purposing underutilized spaces.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I am hopeful
Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
the people who need the help can get it
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
many things from food places, housing, activities, entertainment
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
the high school
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
its things we need if you clean up the streets then that can trickle down to kids being able to be outside and enjoying the community. If we get more jobs people can afford housing. When you correct 1 thing it actually corrects 3 other things. They don't all have to be major
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
because capacity at places and short staffings in the buildings and the cost of living adding more buildings it would create more jobs but will they be paid the same or more? does out money come back around within our own community
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
change is what's worth it
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I am hopeful that the city and the community can do the right thing this time
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I like the fact that I would have a community and support system that listens and understands my needs
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000
A place I can go to decompress and get all my emotions out and then walk away
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000
I can do better for myself if we get new development and more support
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000
we can only think positive at this point
Black or African American, Female, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000
I like it and it will help out a lot of people
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
anything that can be positive for youth and make sure we advertise it so that people know and can support
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Midtown Center
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
It will reduce the crime and other bad things that are going on around us in the midtown area
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Change can be scary I just hope this change is positive
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
God Got us
Black or African American, Male, 10 to 17 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Sports complex(multiple sports in one building) that will help everyone and everything it will also bring more people to Kingston the resturants, hotels, the mall can maybe get stores again, etc.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
mall even though its kinds gone already
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
it will bring more people to Kingston and hopefully help us change the crime and give more things for youth to do
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
it can move me out.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
seems hopeful for everyone from all backgrounds and classes.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Sports complex. Where we can bring all Sports together people together from all around the world
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Boys & Girls Club its my home and safe haven
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
it will bring fun and people together on a good time because that's what sports does.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
we will get something that its honestly needed for the community but for the people who will make money off of it
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
having my personal input seeing the plans and being in those meetings
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Lets Pray
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Safe space for youth seniors with affordable activities and housing
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Frank Guidos
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
More local job opportunities
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Outdoor exercise spaces for adults
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
More access to employment opportunities
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Rising property taxes
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
More employment opportunities
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
I whole heatedly agree with your point on: Youth, who are the future of the community, feel hopeful and are engaged with their fellow residents and with activities they love. They are empowered by abundant and enriching resources to learn, to be creative, and to proactively shape their futures.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I am the founder of Christmas Wishes Ulster County, a local, Kingston based 501 C 3 that helps families in need with various endeavors and programs throughout the year. This is our TENTH Christmas, and we help over 1,000 children each holiday season with referrals from DSS, school social workers, RAPP (relatives as parents program); Institute for family health, samadhi Outpatient Clinic, Ulster county healthy families, saugerties school district, JFK & Chambers schools & MANY other places. We struggle EVERY year to find a place to host our "North Pole" and run fundraisers, and other programs throughout the year. We would love an opportunity for a permanent home, especially in Midtown where a lot of the families we serve are.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The park outside of Radio Kingston.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Please see my previous answers about the non profit I run. New development would greatly help us, and our families we serve.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
No negative impact on us or the families we serve.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
No, these are all fantastic points!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It includes a statement about youth
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
Housing and youth programs
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
UPAC
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
It is rich in untapped diversity. Many area residents are unaware of or feel left out of all that is happening. Some have no idea if what/why it is happening.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I am not sure it will. Housing and food costs may not be impacted in a positive way.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Current residents may be displaced.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I feel better sharing after learning of the plan.
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I love that kids are included.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
cooperative housing for young adults
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Radio Kingston
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I hope to see a rise of housing and development for kids who graduate and live here. I struggle with the transplants here who aren't really giving back to local economy and the locals.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
if it's not down for the right reasons and for the local people, it doesn't belong.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Honestly, how many in the room tonight were residents of 15+ years of the community? I don't want to hear from people who haven't lived here for a while, I want more diversity in the room.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I don't feel like much would impact me specifically. I used to work and live in the city of Kingston, I moved out to blend my family and I now just work in the city. I still frequent the city everyday, but nothing would change for me directly.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I was a resident for 18 years and just moved to Rosendale, but it's still my community and where I work and frequent everyday.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Importance of considering children's needs and comfort in their community.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
YMCA
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I do not live in Kingston but participate in programs at the Y several times a week. It would be nice to have additional services in the area that I may frequent before/ssfter working out.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
More focus on developing strong ties to community is needed. Each of these specific aspects of the vision are only maintained by feeling like part of a community, like you belong and are needed. This brings deeper understanding of the plight of others and decisions are made with the best for everyone in mind.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Some kind of community resource center. A place where folks can go to get legal advice, hold forums, community events like dinners, and to problem solve together.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
UPAC
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
If new development opportunities were dedicated toward people of color and not to the highest bidder then we may start to see more of the positive effects of a diverse and tight knit community where everyone feels they belong and looks out for each other.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I shared why previously.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
More hope, less poverty, more diversity in the patronage of our restaurants, performance centers, and
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I answered worse because most likely these developments will be mostly for white people, further gentrifying the community and driving up the cost of everything while further excluding a significant amount of the non white people that live here. I say this as a white person who is tired of paying $45 for a hamburger and a drink.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Remove the barriers for people of color. Stop letting the privileges of whites dictate our course. Create points of entry into the economy for POC so that generational wealth can begin to build. Stop doing things, from education to criminal justice, because " that's the way they've always been done". Invent new ways that actually work for more folks. Have an investment mentality, ie it's going to take twenty years it can't be done overnight. Give people the opportunity to turn this giant ship around, which is going to take some time. We have to be okay with it taking time.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Youth also need stable housing and workforce opportunities. Midtown Community needs access with no barriers to many art forms, experiences and chances to be creative.
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
community arts center with black box theater, art studios, exhibition space and offices for arts non-profits; transitional and workforce housing for youth and young adults
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Kingston Library and UPAC (tied)
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
If new development centers around community and not capitalism, I envision more opportunities to learn, meet new people, access to a diversity of activities
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
traffic and parking would increase, may cause new safety issues, may make it difficult to access new developments if you can't get to them. The residential side of Midtown may be adversely affected.
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
inclusion of existing community interests and providing access to resources that would benefit the neighborhood, not just tourists
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
I love it because no one gets left out. Everything is for the people by the poeple. When we love and help one another our community grows. :)
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
A place for families for gatherings together and celebrating one another. Maybe a new school and a program to prepare youth for the world like a home economics learning center.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Maybe barter exchange program you give to get. If you donate you can take. Like, if you donate a coat maybe I get a pair of shoes. If you donate time maybe a ticket to a free event. It will help me get out in the community more.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
It will help me to show my appreciation and gratitude for all that I have been through and where I hope to be and what the future holds for our community.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
I don't know everyone calls me Captain Save A Life. So maybe instead of relaxing a little more I'll be more active which can be bad sometimes.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Seeing it actually happen, being able to say I was here to see it happen and celebrate when it does.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
I have been in a lot of bad places and a lot of the good has been here in Kingston. I was able to start my life over here and am happy that others can and will have the opportunity to do the same.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
I am so thankful to live in Kingston. It is an honor to be able to live here and watch it start to thrive again.
Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
It resembles the Kingston I alread known and love.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Community gardens, free community spaces, playground for the kids! Give us places to loiter in our own city.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
My friend's home as well as my own. We are being pushed out.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Increased access to affordable housing, food, and community spaces.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I am poor, young, and brown. Historically these projects harm my community as well as help.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
A formal gurantee of free access to community space for all.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I already feel safe and welcome here. To some extent development typically makes more room for those who can afford it, while leaving people like me behind.
Two or more races, Non-Binary, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I like the intentions, but there's no cultural engagement or cohesiveness. I think there should be more people who are able to bridge the gap between the languages and race.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Diverse halfway houses. Psych ward housing for the mentally challenged. United religion conversing group.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Not sure. Maybe a culture collaboration.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
This possibly could be a staple for unification between ethnic groups.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
possible could bring more crime and lazy people.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
The town is so segregated and racially-biased I never give it much thought.
Other race, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Land and housing are considered
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Low income housing and maybe buildings for grants to be redone by 1st time entepereners and restraunters
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Upac, little italy, ymca, engs, dallas, shamrock
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like this vision because it accounts for the needs and goals of all residents of Kingston, including those who are marginalized by any aspect of their identity. Midtown Kingston should be inclusive, welcoming, and hospitable to all members of its community.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Safe, stable, affordable housing is at the top of my list. Many of my clients who have secured housing through a private landlord have also faced negligence and abuse from their landlords, who project the idea that their new tenants should be grateful to have a roof over their heads and should not expect any repairs or improvements to be made to their living environments (I have clients whose water is contaminated, who have no smoke detectors in their apartments, and who have other extremely legitimate safety concerns regarding their apartments). Because of this, I believe that it is crucial that housing also be managed ethically and that private landlords who do not address the legitimate needs of their tenants should be held accountable for their negligence.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Radio Park is a popular outreach spot where I can meet with my existing clients and connect to potential new clients who may need support, and the way it has been structured to be hospitable to people's needs with the inclusion of a public bathroom and charging stations is admirable.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Our voices- low income people can be heard hopefully this time
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Imagine a development where there is diversity, food sharing from all around the world a place where money doesn't matter.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Having a fun development is easy but it comes with many cons and pros. Like keeping the place up to date, tidyness , labour to maintain the building.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
New development can bring more tourists, more income and a more lively town.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It all depends on what is being developed . Who is running the building when it's built- who are being welcomed. We need to start building public spaces or gathering area where everyone is welcomed.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
We hope to hear back results and hopefully the Midtown Kingston people can be heard.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I like the part about the youth in our neighborhood, but I would add freedom to it, our youth should feel free in our neighborhood and able to freely explore and play outside. on the economy, I would add entrepreneurship, would be nice that our neighborhood can support entrepreneurs and support new and existing businesses. finally, our neighborhood is very artful, and hosts many artists and artists studios, is there a way to include that too?
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
for land: playgrounds and meeting areas (please no trash cans right next to a bench, that's not very welcoming) for buildings: corner stores, housing, meeting spaces
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
linear park, restaurants and bars, food trucks
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
less vacant and unmaintained spaces makes everything look and feel nicer
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
may depend on the what's developed, but I don't think anything that's being considered could negatively affect me
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
missed opportunities, or, not doing enough, for example, if there's an empty lot to develop, use the space for small housing or parking instead of maximizing housing. Or developing a playground or park and not building an experience just putting afterthought infrastructure
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
to be honest, I'm having a hard time understanding what's being ask... some of this may depend on what's get developed
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Love this project... so much potential, we can do great things, let's do it!!!
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
it feels inclusive and I like the emphasis on the small businesses that characterize midtown today, I think the only thing i might add is something about not just diversity and sense of belonging existing, but where the diverse people of midtown meet and learn from eachother across cultures. I've noticed that Midtown is perhaps the more diverse area of Kingston, but I often experience a feeling of parallel communities or (unintentional?) segregation- different communities keep to themselves. The immigrants that frequent Meat Market and El Mercadito are not at Sonder or Village. How to blend these communities more?
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
housing, small business, community arts spaces
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Calcutta Kitchen!
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I don't know what kind of development we are talking about. I hope its affordable housing, support for small businesses to make their products and services more accessible to all income levels, arts and community spaces. I hope its more diverse shops and restaurants representing more cultures. But it could be things that gentrify or change the neighborhood in ways that aren't inclusive of those who live here. hard to know!
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I would only add to keep Midtown arts thriving - to foster the artist community and nurture the creative class.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Activities like ice skating, dog park (my dream is an indoor dog park or brewery/dog park), skate park, indie/revival house movie theater, climbing gym, cycle studio, or other non-eating/drinking establishments.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
UPAC
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I live and work in Midtown, I'm looking forward to this area having more density and more resources opening up.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I imagine construction could be a temporary headache. I wouldn't want my taxes to increase too much.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
More opportunities for engagement. Places to hang out, gather, be proud of in the area.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
With larger spaces, it's a great time to think about bigger projects - like I mentioned an indoor dog park, skating rink, indie movie theater, skate park, climbing gym, we need more activities.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Me gusta porque los Latinos seran escuchado, nuestra opinion se tomara encuenta.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Talves hacer mas Vivienda para los que no tienen mucho ingreso.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Bubble wash UIDN Tildas.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Si. Si se hace mas vivienda en Midtown tendria mas accesso a mi familia y trabajo . Y me ayudaria financialmente.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Bueno hay que saber que se va a construir, cuales son los requisitos para beneficiar y como se puede mantener a lo largo tiempo.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Si, si se hace mas vivienda mas economico pues hay tambien la posibildad de tener mucho requesitos para obtener estos beneficio lo cual haria dificil ser beneficiado a estos programas. Queremos un Kingston Libre donde todos no llevamos bien compartinedo nuestro differente cultura.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Gracias por escuchar nuestra opinion y ojala que nos puede ayudar a tener un Kingston mas mejor.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Hits good points
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Affordable housing
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Broadway Bubble
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Increased traffic
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
People having housing, less homeless.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Lofty goals but why not aim very high?
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Support for business connected to the creative economy,
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
UPAC, the Pauline Oliveros plaza, Tubby's, the Y and its gardens and farmstands, CCE, Masa Midtown, Tanma Rmen and the Little Rye Bakehouse also West Kill.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
The hotter an area becomes the more money and high powered entities come into the picture so as a regular citizen I feel my voice could be diminished. I want regular people to always have a voice that matters.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Congestion is already an issue so planning will be important and maybe eventually have a shuttle bus to Kingston Plaza where there is parking available could be put in place in the future. Also it would be great of there were incentives to have some business that keep prices affordable so people from the neighborhood patronize those businesses unlike what often happens when gentrification takes hold.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Midtown is the area of most commercial density and therefore potential to be the heartbeat of the city. It would be great for there to be several late night eating and drinking options. would love to see the diner operate 24 hours per day,. It would make the area more attractive so development that include and requires seriously affordable, well maintained housing is critical. Also providing retail outlets for small business owners at a low cost is important. I very much don't want to see chain stores move in and knock out the beautiful local vibrancy.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
Thank you for listening.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between five and ten years
I love the emphasis on access, inclusion, and repair in relationship to both land and displaced/vulnerable people. I would like to see decisions about land and development move toward democratic-decision making with at least community input. Kingston does not have a good track record here, and trust between government and the community needs to be reestablished. Government needs to be more accountable to the community when asking for input in order to continue to receive that input and foster an engaged and responsible community base.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Midtown's green spaces need to be amped up. I think this means design that encourages dwelling in a place, higher ratios of planted space to paved space, and access off of Broadway. Pedestrian and bike access across the railroad tracks would also really open up and connect the neighborhood. Midtown feels very segmented because there are so few channels of access. Having a bike/pedestrian bridge crossing the train tracks behind the YMCA and near Dederick St may open up the feeling of the neighborhood, encourage alternative transit options, and reduce the danger and noise pollution caused by people being on the train tracks. In terms of building development, affordable housing is the primary need. The new zoning does not protect the affordability of housing over time and is using an affordability metric that is out of sync with the lived experience of most residents. I hope and expect that affordable housing development through this Midtown Thriving initiative would protect tenants more robustly and be focused on a definition of affordable that takes into account how the averages have been skewed in the last few years. (The average income of folks displaced from Kingston in the last five years is a very useful statistic for illuminating this issue.) I would like to see opportunities for development of businesses that are owned by/serving more immigrant and BIPOC communities. I would like to see more diversity in cuisine. I would like to see the Business Alliance foster dialogue about affordability in offerings so that most/all businesses have somethings that are affordable to lower income folks in addition to things at prices that are really only for wealthy weekenders and folks whose income is not being earned from the local economy.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I already miss the Sea Deli! I would miss the older architecture in buildings like the high school, city hall, and the building at post office park. I love the YMCA and the Y Farm Project.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If business and housing development is not deeply anchored in affordability for folks who have already been displaced from here, I will not feel welcome here much longer. When Kingston feels like a place I want to live, the diversity of people who call this place home are invited to share space and they do. When Kingston feels fancy and the white majority are the only folks showing up, I question being here. When I struggle to afford going out to support a local business, I recognize how few places here are catered to lower income earners. I have a lot of educational and racial privilege and this still affects me. I think a lot of people value that neighborhoods can be quiet here. And in neighborhoods that are not quiet, folks complain about the noise. I think retaining some of that quietness will be important to many folks.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
The times I feel unsafe in Midtown are: 1. infrastructural (e.g. bike lane on broadway, the paint job that just got fixed at the corner of east/west chester and broadway) or 2. resource distribution and lack of societal support (e.g. person struggling with addition/houselessness is lashing out in response to some pretty terrible life circumstances) 3. cultural (e.g. currently, the anti-prop 1 flyers are making me feel unsafe and threatened) I believe that new development in Midtown might help all of these areas. When more resources are available for folks, we are less likely to be in crisis and aggressive with one another. Our nervous systems can calm down and we can engage as humans with dignity. By making Midtown's land use more affordable, accessible, and environmentally conscious, the air will improve and more living beings can share space with less friction and more opportunities to build relationships. Relationships are what helps to shift culture and promote the prioritization of resource distribution and support. Creating spaces for these relationships to bud is what I believe this development may have the ability to spark.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Thanks for this thoughtful survey.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Midtown residents have equal access to greenspace and shade trees that can mitigate the impacts of the urban heat island effect. Traffic safety is something all midtown residents have the ability to influence and shape, and traffic violence is reduced to zero, facilitating maximum pedestrian and bicycle use of the corridors surrounding current brownfields, soon to be cleaned up.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
1. Several fully stabilized housing developments, no more than 5 storeys, with courtyards, These developments would integrate, at the very least, solar water heater technologies (which all new developments could easily, reasonably integrate). 2. An oasis/amphitheater for live music: A canopy of trees would make all the difference in this area. Yes, people can go to the trails around Kingston Point Beach. If they have cars, they can drive to parks. But midtown residents do not have a shady place to go on hot summer days- not unless they own a home with a backyard. This last summer was brutally hot! We need an oasis. We also lack a regular hub for cultural events outdoors. Even one outdoor amphitheater could change everything for Kingston, and attract more residents. And midtown has the space. 3. Alongside an outdoor amphitheater, also great would be: A new indoor community assembly space where people could meet to discuss such things as climate resilience in the neighborhood, education and youth centered activities, etc. Maintaining and running both of these would create jobs. If they were very successful, they could also attract additional businesses to the area, which would also motivate more people to buy land and build new housing/create jobs. 4. Where full remediation/ tree planting is impossible, a solar field to power Kingston's municipal buildings.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
The views from the hilltops near Wynkoop, etc. (Also, the one singular institution of Tubbys, one of the only consistent music venues in town.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
It depends upon the type of development. Will it be catered to newcomers with resources, or be more accessible to long-time Kingston residents? A very carefully considered balance is needed.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
If it was geared towards youth, and towards making sure they have access to spaces that are not as heavily policed as Kingston High School, etc I'm unclear about what might be lost, so it's hard to comment. There is plenty of empty underutilized space in the corridor identified, and I assume there would be no need to take down any of the classic old factories to make way for housing, etc. Instead they could be retrofitted.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Currently I am somewhat cut off from friends and neighbors who live in places like the Roundout, Ponkhackie, the Studios Stockade, who are not motivated to walk to my house, which is close to Hasbrouck and Foxhall, the Walgreens, and the exposed, treeless sections of East Chester. Especially in the hotter times of year, it is too brutally hot to move. The area does not have enough trees or nice places to walk! I feel this leads my little corner of Kingston to feel stressful and isolated.
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Very excited that people are focusing on midtown. Clearly, persistent poverty has ravaged it time and again. People here deserve a break!!
Other race, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I believe that all of the above requires a sincere search for community engagement in this planning process, and commitment to paying very close attention to collective community wisdom. What is absent from above is a strong and clear commitment to participatory planning. This could also involve a strong participatory budgeting process, with an earnest and thorough effort to get the residents of midtown to turn out to cast their vote. The residents of the area really do know best what the area needs. Finally, because of the amount of space we're talking about, this area is ripe for implementation of a whole new model of Community Land Trust focused on housing, and specifically, making home ownership accessible to those for whom it is currently out of reach. For a solid model, see: https://maclt.org/
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999
If redevelopment occurs in a top-down way, that does not harness the wisdom of long time residents along with the fresh perspective of newcomers, then we can be assured that the real estate speculators who thrive on a boom-bust economy will find a way to make maximum profits in the shortest period of time, without regard for the longer term viability or health of the projects they profit from (after taking advantage of public investment in plenty of cases). Without participatory planning, that will be the default model, profiteers will drive and seek to benefit most from the process. That is how it has inevitably gone in most cases in the past - even those with the best intentions will see this pattern unfold eventually.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999
I'm concerned about losing control over the definition of "affordable housing", and ground being ceded to developers on this front. The housing crisis is so dire that at this point we need vastly more than 1,000+ ETPA apartments. We need far more ETPA options but we also need accessible home ownership. We know that if developers drive this process, instead of residents, we will not get what we truly need, and we will lose more valued long time residents, working people who kept up their homes as best they could, contributed to trying to keep Kingston a good place to live.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999
Soliciting community involvement in addressing neglected spaces and needs is vital. It may be challenging, but not as challenging as pushing through ideas that are not community led, and then seeing them fail as a result. Of course you will face backlash if residents of midtown, especially, are not centered in this process, Beyond that you will breed an unhealthy civic culture, as resentful depressed residents withdraw further from their role as citizens. It is on the tip of all our tongues: we fear that Kingston is going into another cycle of decline due to mismanaged and wasted resources- all while real estate speculators cash in on the boom bust economy and take the money and run. We saw that what's broken never seems to get fixed, and what was never broken seems to get attention again and again. Can this redevelopment plan be different? What might make it different? Participatory planning. People have heard of plans to redevelop the roughest, most barren parts of Kingston, many times over the decades. Things seem to get a bit better for a few years, but unless cyclical poverty is centrally addressed, and the community has a say in how to address it, not much will change for long. Simply throwing money at systemic problems will not make them go away… the only way we can address root causes is through putting our heads together and coming up with creative ways forward…. But unless the community is onboard and listened to from start to finish, even the best ideas won't take flight.
White, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999
Skate park. Amphitheater.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Tubby's.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I've seen that the linear trail is littered with passed out bodies, particularly under the overpasses and near Lite Bright Studio. I know neighbors who will not walk the trail because they fear for their safety. I imagine that without proper resources and oversight that new green spaces in midtown could potentially suffer the same fate.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I want more gallery, studio, art and venue spaces to create a nightlife area that supports artists and young people.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I think investment in housing and public green space would increase time spent with neighbors new and old and therefore positively affect my day to day life. Particularly as a parent, green space would see my family spending more time outdoors in communal settings.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I think that this does a great job in outlining what an ideal vision for Midtown should look like. It touches on all the points that are important to the community.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
One of the things that would be beneficial would be open green spaces, parks etc. One concept could be an arboretum, which could provide both an open space and act as an educational resource for adults and youth as well as provide for community and event space. The arboretum could educate everyone on the past habit while providing and creating and involving everyone into a new future habitat.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Anything of historical value. Keep the history, keep the character.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
While new development can be good, it can also be bad depending on what time of development it is. Negative development for me is chain/big box stores, overpriced retail and food stores and unaffordable housing.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
One thing that would make it worth to me would be creating a tax incentive for exterior home renovations for any income. Home repairs are expensive, but fixing dilapidated housing is just as important for the community.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Anytime there are vacant and unused sites in an area the community can feel incomplete or as if change is not happening because these spaces continue to deteriorate over time giving the sense that there is no progress being made. New development can bring a sense of community and hope that creates a clean environment to live in.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
There are a lot of things that can happen in Midtown and everyone has an ideal plan but lets start with the very basic one, clean up the sites that are toxic and need environmental remediation first. I appreciate that the Midtown Thriving Project even exists and everyone that is putting in the time and effort to make this happen should be commended, thank you to all involved.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
More opportunities for small business (grants) and a really good grocery store!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Common space/park. I have always advocated for a community center and park combination.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
UPAC- I served on the board and helped with its restoration. It is a shining star. People's Place offers food, clothing and health services and is a wonderful resource. ESquare because of its affordable housing and arts programs on the bottom floor(CCE, MAD-DRAW). YMCA for the obvious!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
It won't.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Mixed use and workforce housing is essential. You can not be vibrant if you do not include small business opportunities. A entrepreneur zone would be great. Small businesses create vibrancy, jobs and interest. Walkability, and improved sidewalks, bike lanes. Something for everyone: green space, parks. But you know all this.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Controlled and inclusive growth will be best for Midtown. It should stay diverse with opportunities for young entrepreneurs to get started. We need more green spaces. It would be nice to get rid of the contamination caused by old industries from the early 20th century.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
Please no eminent domain just because you can.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
I feel it embraces a future of what we need and want as residents and community. I rarely see youth as part of a center and focus, and I like seeing this: Youth, who are the future of the community, feel hopeful and are engaged with their fellow residents and with activities they love. They are empowered by abundant and enriching resources to learn, to be creative, and to proactively shape their futures. My biggest concern, are the youth actively participating in this survey? Are you going into your local high school to grasp their attention, or are you talking for them?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
We need jobs, skill development training, paid work training in the trades. We do not have good transportation outside of walking and biking, so having a space that younger people can learn a trade in a community way- Co-operative woodworking, craftsmanship and scholarships to local families with a universal income of sorts would be beneficial. If someone's basic needs were met so they can focus on becoming a member of society and have wrap around services and care, that would go a long way. Another Energy Square, but for young adult housing and below trade school and craftsmen training.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Our high school- the center of all things Midtown.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
People have been moving here, it's become trendy, and it's created a cost of living increase and has also displaced families from their homes. I know a young child who has been at the family inn for over a year with her grandfather. She comes to take a warm shower and a break every weekend at my house with my children. I've offered her my basement or to move her in, but she doesn't want to leave her family and she doesn't want to burn her bridges with burdening me. She is 15, her apartment rent was increasing and they couldn't pay the rent anymore. It was renovated and rented out to a family that moved into the area. If you develop, you must give to locals first, how do you know if they are locals? Do some serious background checks!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I'm worried about losing our relationships and not empowering our locals to get involved.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I'd maybe go home with less stress and uncertainty for the youth I work with everyday. I may feel more optimistic for their futures and help them better understand and stay connected to their community. If you take DRAW for an example, they work with youth for years, or seasons, same with the YMCA farm project ,The COOP Concept, and Place Corps. All of these youth programs connect with young people to ensure they have a safe and supportive place to work, and to be seen and heard and figure out life. Then a kid gets kicked out of their house, or becomes homeless with their family and they depend more and more on their people... but we don't have the resources to help them as a community.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I was a single mother who worked two jobs and raised my daughter in the city of Kingston for over 13 years. I lived here for 20+ years and I know the struggles, I also know resiliency and I know my worth and how far I am willing to go for myself and my loved ones. Filled with determination on a good and bad day! On bad days, there was a lot of crying, not sure how to buy my next meal, pay for gifts... but because I had a good job and a good salary, we didn't ever qualify for help... the forgotten low-middle class. I sold my home of 14 years and moved out of Kingston. I wanted to keep my house to give to my daughter, but I couldn't afford it.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I like the inclusive nature of the vision and the references to Midtown communities feeling a strong connection to place.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
affordable housing, community gardens/teaching spaces
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Oftentimes new developments are overseen by large companies who are not interested in local input.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
If participatory planning was the method used to plan for new development.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
If new development means more affordable housing there will be less people sleeping in parks or in doorways. We all benefit when we are all able to have food and shelter.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Thank you for asking for our input and for hosting fun events!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
It's accessible and inclusive for all. It's a people-centered vision that puts sustainability and midtown's unique culture at the forefront on development and evolution.
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
Green Space. Public Space. Urban Agriculture space
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Less than two years
A birthing Center
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Giving residents the choices to live healthy and happier lives
Two or more races, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Birth center
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Love the diversity, sense of community, food trucks, murals!
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
A community free standing birth center
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
the mexican food
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
if people feel safe and their basic needs are met, they feel empowered and community thrives. we need each other more than we know. ❤️ we keep each other safe.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
i would love to become involved!
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Housing and artist studios
This person did not provide any demographic information
It feels in alignment with my values and the future I imagine for my family and friends.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Indoor/outdoor creative spaces for children/youth to gather and learn from community members.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
GW School and bike trails
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I don't feel that new development with negatively impact me or my family. This is coming from a privileged place of owning a home and having stable above average income.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Connection to Vibrant green spaces. Make the outdoor spaces in new developments matter as much as the inside!!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I hope for more multigenerational spaces that connect to green spaces, this would give more opportunities for my family to explore and enjoy and in community life in Midtown (We live on Henry Street!)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Thank you for this opportunity to share and feel included. This is important work! I hope the results will be communicated in someway.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Affordable family housing!
This person did not provide any demographic information
YMCA
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like the change. It will be something different to the area
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Either housing or business opp for jobs
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I feel if things were to change for the ppl it would greatly approve around.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
It sounds like the makings of a thoughtful and thriving community. a person-centered approach to development.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Affordable housing
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Community centers like Tilda's Kitchen and People's Place
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I'd really spell out the HOW of the vision above. Are we ASKING the youth what they want? What they need and how they see their future? Define the opportunities for social connection, define how people would be given (?) gifted (?) housing, food, safety.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Affordable housing / community centered residences.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I'm too new to the area, but the Lite Brite shop is pretty cool!
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
New developments almost always list a number of positive changes, the question is, can they DELIVER? Too often the changes benefit a select few rather than the largest group, which is typicaly the existing neighborhood residents. Way too often, they are displaced and marginalized.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Truly AFFORDABLE housinng, where people can not just survive but THRIVE.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
If development is inclusive, bringing people together to build community spaces, perhaps a book swap location, place to have tea/coffee/chocolate together, plant trees and other landscaping together, rather than have those things done for them or to them. The community needs to be actively involved.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I like diversity in all its forms, economic, racial, local businesses; all ages, mostly relationships and a sense of belonging
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Community Center for ALL ages
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
congestion / especially if poorly anticipated and planned
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
More opportunity fir ALL esp the more vulnerable
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
More choices
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
I live close - in New Paltz My son has autism My husband recently died of early onset altzheimer's Thank you
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Need to include a statement about quality energy efficient affordable housing that is community controlled and permanently affordable
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Grocery store, Bank
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Latino owned businesses
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I think it's inclusive of the issues and the focus on income accessibility is important.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Medium density social housing with mixed uses, ie. daycare and incorporating greenery and gathering spaces. Also street space could be repurposed for more outdoor/ play space.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Live music venues.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
If places are replaced by businesses that cater to wealthy people who don't live here full time, that would make it harder to connect with people who do live here.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
I think it could be really an amazing opportunity to create social housing that is mixed income and permanently affordable. Even if people do not own a home, they could feel like they can put down roots here. Basic financial stability is essential for health of individuals and the community.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
It could create opportunities for friends to move back or stay in the area. It could Help alleviate the housing crisis. It could help the city be more financially stable in the long term by essentially pooling our resources.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Affordable housing.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
City Hall, The High School, UPAC, Center for Creative Education, Center for Photography, Tildas, Radio Kingston
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Positive changes always bring about positive results. Kingston is a great place to live. And a BIG shout our to the Novo Foundation for supporting the arts and the well-being of our community.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
More resources that increase our quality of life.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I think a place for teens (a combination of Rough Draft and Camp Kingston) would be Awesome, with limited cell phone usage. once inside. Teens complain there is no central place for them to unwind and connect.
White, Female, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Too vague and not realistic, especially the economy. Midtown has some very specific issues - old run down housing that is not suitable for disabled or handicapped. Although there is some public housing for low income seniors, moderate income seniors will probably have to move. I couldn't find a suitable apartment for my 80 year old mother in the neighborhood. The focus on arts, while drawing tourists and increasing housing prices doesn't necessarily seemed to have translated to good paying jobs for locals. Has there been much effort to attract small manufacturing or are we still chasing film studios?
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
An apartment complex or much more high density housing. More units would really help with housing affordability overall.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Boices ice cream!
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
I truly don't see any way that it would be a negative unless it made the city unaffordable.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
If it improved housing choice and housing affordability it would be good.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Housing, affordable warehouse/creative spaces for artists/small businesses, businesses/non profits for youth, cultural/gathering spaces like movie theaters, music venues, etc.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Tubbys
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I assumed the housing development would be unaffordable for Kingston's current residents. This would mean that rent and cost of living would likely increase for people I am friends with, maybe resulting in them leaving Kingston. It might also mean it would be harder for me to find work. It might also mean that the population of Kingston would grow in a manner that the town cannot support. Meaning the limited gathering spaces that we do have would be more crowded etc. it might also mean more businesses catered to tourists would open, that don't really benefit the neighborhood's residents.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Housing that serves people who actually live here, where people are not displaced or out-priced. Businesses that serve people who actually live here, where you can go on a Tuesday or that provides goods/services that do not already exist (we don't need more pizza places or expensive bagel shops). Businesses that give people something to DO (movie theater, music venue, dance studio, etc.)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I would love to see development in midtown that really gives the community what it needs: affordable housing, access to opportunity, resources for support and places to gather. If these things happen, I imagine a midtown where people are not on the street, where people have access to drug counseling and mental health services. Where kids have places to go play and learn that their families can afford and that are run by people who care. Where teachers and people working in restaurants and retail are able to afford rent.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Thanks for taking community input!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I would add a major emphasis on being climate friendly, and constantly improving our climate actions.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
A community garden, affordable housing, business incubation
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If it is tastelessly done or targets NYC folks and not the community here.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
The soul, spirit, and history of the area being retained. Emphasis on rehabilitation whenever possible.
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
There would like be more people to connect with in Midtown
White, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
It's well-intentioned, adolescent fantasy. First off, Midtown is engineered for cars, not people. There are no social structures in place to protect residents from the resultant gentrification that any development, well intentioned or not, will bring. We can't even have block parties on Broadway and corporations own the buildings whose landlords evicted tenants so that they could sit vacant. Also, does welcoming back the people who have been displaced include the Stockbridge-Munsee and connected nations of the Esopus and Lenape who used to live here? I am not being facetious in our need to broaden who we consider as part of our community, and who should have a say in how certain groups decide to chop up this land, Atharhacton in Lenapehoking. Indigenous peoples did not engineer the utter chaos and torment of living under capitalism, which is the impetus for this fund in trying to figure out why midtown is so busted and inaccessible as anything but a playplace for the rich. Unfortunately this bandaid is too little, the vision too broad, and any development will result in more midtowners being priced out, like myself. Lower the rent,
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Housing, parks, protected sites for displaced indigenous peoples to return to.
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
The Y Farm and the Library. Everything else is predicated on consumerism and capitalism.
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Any development within a hyper-commercialized area will increase my rent, jeopardize my housing, and create instability in my and my neighbors lives.
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If it was put into public ownership and decision making. Who is going to decide what happens to these sites, if anything?
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If Kingston held the land as protected for Indigenous stewardship I would sleep easier knowing that Kingston is trying to address its historical atrocities, instead of simply courting new business to further settler fantasies.
White, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Change Suggestion #1: Affordable and Accessible Transportation Before: "People of all ages, incomes, and abilities have ample options for affordable and accessible transportation." After: "People of all ages, incomes, and abilities have ample options for affordable and accessible transportation, with nearby housing ensuring seamless connectivity and ease of movement" Change Suggestion #2: Neighborhood Improvements Before: "Neighborhood improvements and investments are designed to benefit existing residents." After: "Neighborhood improvements and investments are designed to benefit existing residents, creating adaptable spaces and housing that meet current and future needs."
White, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Between two and five years
If the increases building also incudes proportionally increased car-dependent infrastructure, then arguably we have selected a net worse option by further entrenching an unsustainable and deadly model of planning.
30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
No cars, better bike lanes, more pedestrian space, small parks and playgrounds, a grocery store I can walk to.
30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Higher density decreases pressure on housing by increasing supply. Increased density reduces automobile dependence and all of its attendant evils. Higher density increases the tax base for the city and makes those taxes more efficient, allowing the city to invest in services that benefit people.
30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
It's great, but I would like an explicit mention of more housing, particularly of the 3-5 story kind that can allow for affordability and high density without being a strain on resources. I would also like to know exactly what "ample options for affordable and accessible transportation" would look like. Currently there is only the bus, which after 3 years in Kingston I still don't understand/cannot use (is it on a reliable schedule? no one knows). There used to be a trolley! What I would give for a reliable and frequent way to get myself and family from rondout - midtown - uptown - plaza, and back. Finally, there's no mention of childcare, particularly for infants. I have been on waitlists for literal years and still have to leave Kingston (by car!) to take my kids to nursery.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Housing! Lots more housing. And any kid-friendly community spaces, e.g. I would love a little cinema, with child-friendly sessions. Currently you'd have to drive to see a movie, but many smaller towns/cities in the Hudson valley have a cinema, why can't we?
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
The current shops/restaurants.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I worry about the environmental impact of the demolition/construction. My kid has a fair bit of lead in her blood and I presume it's from unsafe building standards, so I would like to see the development being responsibly done.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I want to make sure the current businesses that do exist are supported.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Abandoned/poorly used land is not good for social connections, access to resources, stability or safety. People need housing and community to be happy, and I want my neighbors to be happy.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
As an immigrant I worry about feeling welcomed/part of the community, and I would like to see that demographic considered (for example, in this "about you" section.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
I like that it is very inclusive and all encompassing.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Housing and community services.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
The YMCA!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
The traffic congestion could be a negative.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
It would be great to have more walkable resources.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I believe that neighborhoods that have affordable housing are safer to be in than those with abandoned buildings.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Seems like a delusion in what we've learned about America this week.
White, Male, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Affordable housing. Community gathering space if housing isn't possible there.
White, Male, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
Tubby's
White, Male, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
we are doomed and this world will burn
White, Male, 75 years and older, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
I like it and would change nothing
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
Create cooperative (rent-to-own) units. I see it as a program of 2 parts: lower income families who have been here for many years and creatives (with need) who have been coming to midtown for decades. If you provide spaces for each of these groups to coexist, you will have created more equitable relationships.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
This question is difficult to answer: I would miss so many things that individually are small businesses, families who have been here for many generations, and also newer immigrant families. I would also miss all the creative hubs/non profits that have become fixtures: DRAW, and the Neighborhood Print Studio, WCP, CCE.
White, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
You had me at "diverse and welcoming"
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
As a non-profit animal rescue, I would love to see a building that would host non-profit events, free of charge to the organization. A building or space within, that could be reserved for large gathering events. Keeping in mind all that the various non-profits have to offer within the community and how that would pay-it-forward!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Mid-Town Neighborhood Center
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Vague
This person did not provide any demographic information
Since we can't catch a train in Kingston in spite of the number of trains that pass through the area already… Would it be in any way possible to create a shuttle system that connects with the trains in Rhinecliff and Poughkeepsie, with a hub in the midtown area, converting one of these buildings into a food court for passengers and residents?
45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
If this redevelopment plan caters only to a certain class of people, a class of weekenders that cannot invest in the city regularly, but rather come and go and only spend money on weekends…. What seems bright and shiny to a small group of weekenders, will be alienating to actual residents. Any positive impact will quickly fade. Then only real estate speculators will benefit from this kind of redevelopment.
45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
This is so vague. I'm afraid of renters losing housing- of people being unable to afford living here due to the skyrocketing cost of living. Of insufficient "good jobs", meaning jobs that people can actually live off of long term. Anything that sincerely encourages long term community stability, facilitated by affordable housing and solid, strategic transportation planning, and supported by greenspace, mental health care, and job programs- would make it all worthwhile.
45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
If this development involves utilizing this large amount of open space to: -create a genuinely green, tree-filled space that would cool down the city in the summer months -facilitate Kingston's ability to connect the region's residents to the nearby train system, by creating a new hub enabling smooth transit to other towns/Amtrak/metronorth -enable construction of affordable housing - linked with the Kingston land trust - that would enable everyday people to stay in the area… Then I would be overjoyed in all the ways the previous page of the survey suggests I should be
45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between five and ten years
It feels idealistic, but with reality behind it. I struggle when things are too idealistic and don't feel attainable (under promise, over deliver)
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Affordable housing.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
CCE
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Less parking? Stretching to find something to put here...
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Ability for members of our team that would like to live closer to where they work, to be able to afford housing that feels safe and stable.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Please try and make REALISTIC choices and look at what resources DO already exist here (which are many). Communication of what is available is something that feels critical to this as well. Thank you for what you are doing.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I like this vision, the closer that we get it to actuality will be the best for our community
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
These properties need to repurposed for AFFORDABLE housing without impossible conditions of approval, people need housing and need it now
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Right now, I don't think there's anything here to miss if it was gone, we need to create a new culture because for years there has been nothing here for people, besides getting involved in making a new way for the community
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Kingstons lack of new development has negatively affected everybody here, that's why new development can't hurt
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I've seen and known first hand that housing needs to improve within Kingston, I can say for myself that affordable housing would make it worth it for me and a lot of others as well
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
More people will have a safety net, a home for to raise their families, a different point of view from past ways of Kingston, more opportunities for everybody within the city
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Please make something happen for the people, the youth and the generations to come
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I like it . I feel like everyone should feel welcomed and safe around the area
This person did not provide any demographic information
Low income affordable housing for all
This person did not provide any demographic information
YMCA
This person did not provide any demographic information
It's gonna revitalize the midtown area to its true potential and bring Kingston back to the capitol days
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
The barber shops or anything that has to do with giving the youth something to do other then the streets
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
It's just the thought and feeling that I live in an actual city and not the armpit of Nee York as it's known as.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident
I do like it. And i wouldn't change anything
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Keep up the great work and ideas. It keeps hope for change and it's appreciated
Two or more races, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
More community centers for youth and seniors especially. Affordable housing.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, 10+ years
I'm not sure I'm wholly on board with displaced people returning to the community. I've heard there were a lot more drug users, crime, and tough people who lived here before, so unfortunately sometimes income level and displacement includes people like this, and I wouldn't welcome that back.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
Homeless shelter; affordable mental health center; conversely fun positive things like a roller skating rink; art movie theater; music venue; art center for kids; space for small businesses; some sort of cool garden, arboretum - or a well landscaped skateboard park or sculpture park.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
UPAC
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
General traffic or if the type of industries attract a certain type of clientele or traffic that would be loud and disruptive to daily life.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
If it looked good - architecturally, visually, landscaping wise - and included modern, green building principles. If some of the spaces contained niche businesses that are currently not in Kingston or there's not many of them.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
It would draw more energy and opportunity in general, and for me as a person with a master's degree level education and life experience, I'd appreciate more people coming here or moving here who share more of my level of life curiosity & knowledge/interests. My current neighbors have different backgrounds than me, and we are friendly but I don't feel a kinship with them.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
Make it pretty, futuristic, clean, healthy, and sustainable. I support human rights and many progressive policies, but I don't support policy that encourages drug addicts or homeless people to get free stuff and make their habit and lifestyles sustainable where other people live and have to work hard to get these things. Some progressive policies that are intended to help & provide compassion end up allowing freeloaders with a shitty attitude and neighborly behavior to take over.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Between two and five years
I like that it is all inclusive; considers the needs of all the stakeholders. I would very much want this vision to include affordable housing that uses the lower 50% of AMI rather than the current model . it certainly would be grate if it included protection for people regardless of status. and more public transit please.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Affordable housing is the best use.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
mexico lindo.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
If it creates new housing and work opportunities it will only get better.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
more affordable housing and employment options and better transportation
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Many of the people i work with and socialize with cant afford life in Kingston. they are stressed all the time. they work too much. I spend alot of my time driving people to appointments because of lack of transportation
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
The reason i care about this is because my friends and clients live in kingston and are struggling with the quality of life.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
The traffic
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
A Kingston "public market" where small businesses can work out of booths and designed by local artists. Park with a fountain would be nice too.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
Zoning feels important to keeping mid-town's small businesses vital.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
The arts, of course.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Art spaces.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
When we commit to an area, we show those in that area that we care about them.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
It's great to see that people are being asked these questions and that their points of view are being taken into consideration.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I really like this part: "Income is not a barrier to accessing safe and stable housing, fresh and healthy food, open space and nature, and opportunities for social connection." I 100% support this.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
community gather spaces, art and entertainment spaces, communal work spaces with access to computers / monitors. I would also like to see a store/food park or space for small business owners to sell their goods and food.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
all of the minority owned and operated stores
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
New development that is expensive to enjoy would not be beneficial.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
The strength and support of our community is the most important.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
I think it is depressing that there are so little community events or events that are free and accessible to many in our community.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
I like this mainly because of the idea of development without displacement.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I believe that recreational buildings that can have activities for the youth and education opportunities. As well as affordable housing.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Any aspect of midtown could be changed for the better.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
No negative affects
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I think new development is what this city needs to do better overall
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
New development would mean new mindsets, new opportunities, a new environment where people can thrive and find themselves comfortably.
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I'm excited to see how this project will positively impact our community
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I'd like to see greater, more specific emphasis on housing, on residency. Much more density. Like an actual city. A place where people work and live. Affordably. Where all or most of one's activities can be done without a car. More people, less parking.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
High density. 5-10 stories. Mixed office, commercial, RESIDENTIAL. More people, less cars. A thriving place with people coming and going at all times of the day and evening.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
YMCA, Holy Cross/Santa Cruz church
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
If it's not done right, it will just be more, faster traffic.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Loss of diversity. That is, lower income folks being priced-out of the area. Kingston's diversity is part of makes it interesting. Development needs to happen with a plan to keep low and mid-income housing a part of the mix.
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/infrastructure/transportation_resources/pedestrianmall I lived in JC most of my adult life. Changing Newark Ave to a pedestrian zone was a boon to the neighborhood. Before it was a classic urban "grey zone." Especially unsafe at night. Not now. A huge pecentage of people live there without cars. I'd like to see a bike-friendly place. Also create an urban tree canopy. We're missing that!
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
In one phrase, my priority would be: more people, less cars. Including less parking if need be!
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
I like it because it could help people abtain opportunities for social connections.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
People's Place.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Displacement is real. Gentrification happened before COVID, back in 2014-15-16. Then COVID made it worse. I feel that in the future there's going to be more displacement due to tax increase in the Kingston area.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Apartments, community tech situation/computer lab.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
People's Place.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I can't imagine Midtown without People's Place and other community centers that help residents.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
employment opportunities
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
thank you for your service.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Born in town or living here since childhood.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
better pay
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
New people, places, and things to know. New opportunity and change.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Between five and ten years
The people being given a voice in the matter of their home/residence.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
a closer/affordable food or hospital.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Road work and building development might hinder my route to college making me and others late for class which can effect tuition. Also if they build what we don't need I'll be upset.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
talk to people, ask what they need in the neighborhoods to make things better and super.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Depending on what is built, we need more convenient resources which I hope will be provided and give respite to struggling families.
Black or African American, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
I want to live there. The one thing that "out there" is having nature within dense urban areas. Hard to do both. We can't do anything that defies the laws of physics.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Community living, multifuctional spaces. Something like People's Place, but the people who live above work here and serve people. Artist studios. More practical and less utopic would just be affordable fucking housing.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
My friends who live across from Tubby's and who are in a battle with their landlords righ now and he got fired becasue of health issues and wasn't given accomodations.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I am wary of utopia fantasy. We could put out our intentions but is it just going to be a perpetuation of capitalism? Chain stores?
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
If we were more green (less fossil fuels) in an affordable, innovative way. Also, if we do it in a way that actually cares for people and meets people where they are.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
When I got evicted it was the beginning of an avalanche. Adding affordable housing will be profoundly impactful for not only me. Also small businesses allow for true connections.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I got evicted for an Airbnb. These Airbnbs sit empty. You guys are awesome and these quetions are great. the approach is innovative.
White, Non-Binary, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
housing/business (small)
Hispanic or Latinx, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
possibly gentrification if not planned carefully encourage those with assets to invest for profit.
Hispanic or Latinx, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
ownership by local residents of apartments, either low cost/long term purchase opportunities for coop or condos. purchase by existing community.
Hispanic or Latinx, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
bring housing opportunities that are hopefully affordable and utilizing state of the art energy technologies. New business brings opportunity for employment. Housing should be coops/condos for low/medium income persons can purchase.
Hispanic or Latinx, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Need for all ethnicities, religions, races to be able to lead a successful life in an America that cares for all of its people.
Hispanic or Latinx, 45 to 59 years old, 10+ years
Me gustan en especial estas frases: -Midtown es un ejemplo de cómo lograr el desarrollo sostenible sin desplazamiento. -Personas de todas las edades, ingresos y capacidades tienen amplias opciones de transporte asequible y accesible. Hay abundancia para todes y respeto por el medio ambiente --usar el transporte público es una manera de reducir las emisiones que causan el cambio climático.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
viviendas familiares asequibles centro hispano restaurantes con comida orgánica, vegetariana y vegana
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
upac
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
no dije que afectaría mi estabilidad, la traducción al español de esa pregunta no se entiende
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Un espacio donde todo tipo de personas puedan vivir o pasar tiempo
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Me gustaría ver más maneras de conectarme socialmente con la gente de mi comunidad, este proyecto podría ayudar
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It's important to recognize that many immigrant communities live in the midtown area. So, language resources should also be a priority on this project.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
- affordable housing - community centers - community gardens - public parks
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
The green line
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Unfortunately, not all the changes happening in midtown are not catered for the needs of the communities that live in this area. Yes, many commercial businesses are opening up, but many times locals cannot afford to go to them. I would like to see a balanced approach to this issue.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Make it affordable for everyone.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
It feels like Midtown is finally being included in the changes that this city needs. I hope that as the community participate more, the opportunity to grow and learn from each other will come in the future.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Thanks for the effort, it's appreciated. But it might be necessary to change priorities. I really hope people that live in midtown respond to this survey.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Tengo personas que siguen mis pasos: o sea mis hijosy es una de las opciones que ayudarán a las futuras generaciones.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Apoyar la educación de personas recién llegadas, viviendas
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Linear parq
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Se cobriria más de cerca algunas necesidades básicas.
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Reorganizar algunas areas , transformando en evento valioso para la comunidad.. Cada día tenemos más carros y eso ase pequeños conjestionamientos . Sería tomar en cuenta eso también..
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Dios a dado la capacidad a todo ser humano de ser administrador de todo. Y al ver tantas construcciones con Capacidades inmensas. Que bueno q se a con siderado esto, para bien. ..
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Nada mas
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
This is a good start, but there's no mention of Midtown as a distinctive place with a history worth celebrating. It's not the Stockade or the Rondout! There's no mention of historic preservation as a tool for fostering a tangible sense of place and belonging. Historic rehabilitation tax credits have been key to successful re-development projects in Midtown in recent years. People and businesses are attracted to the area because of its historic building stock. Reusing existing buildings is sustainable development.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Mixed-use developments with architecture that reflects the historic fabric of the neighborhood.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
UPAC
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
More cars adding to already bad traffic patterns.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
My main concern is displacing vulnerable working-class residents if new developments contribute to gentrification.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
The more people who can afford to live in Kingston, particularly non-affluent, the better. Every city needs a vibrant workforce of people who can afford to live where they work.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
organize an event once a year to bring all the people together to celebrate life and give thanks.
30 to 44 years old
supports low and middle income families
This person did not provide any demographic information
low and middle income housing and services
This person did not provide any demographic information
UPAC, restaurants (small)
This person did not provide any demographic information
supports low and middle income families
This person did not provide any demographic information
low and middle income housing and services
This person did not provide any demographic information
UPAC, restaurants (small)
This person did not provide any demographic information
improves cultural activities, green spaces for those who are local
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like that young people shouldn't have to work themselves to an early death just to be able to have independence. That neighbors may actually become a close-knit community, rather than strangers that just live near each other. That small businesses could thrive and not be outbeat by trillion dollar corporations or Amazon. And much of all, that everybody could just exist happily, without backbreaking stress, and be just who they are.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
-housing -small business rental spaces -behavioral health/substance abuse support services -incubator commercial kitchens!!! for small chefs/bakers that need an approved kitchen to be able to sell at farmer's markets etc.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
People's Place
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
would it raise my taxes a bunch? that's the only thing I could possible envision struggling with!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
not sure how to answer this one.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
My boyfriend might finally be able to move to Kingston which is 40 minutes closer to where I live/take care of my elderly uncle (which is why we don't live together currently); he currently lives in a pretty sketchy part of Poughkeepsie, which is so far from me, an dhe has our two dogs who are getting very old.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
I am so excited for and proud of Kingston!! thank you!
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, I don't live in Kingston
All the "new businesses" that open up are way overpriced for this local demographic. Get Real!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
More social service-type places but not geared toward the poor or homeless. Something for everyone, please?
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
It would most likely be geared toward kids and the homeless, but not for seniors and middle-income folks.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
To be accessible to all.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
It would be better than having nothing there.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Start expanding your demographic group - consider ALL of the economic groups living in Kingston - not just the extreme poor.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
The inclusiveness of this project is very encouraging. I live that this will encourage everyone across the different demographics so that the input = output, and is soution based on a large degree.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
After school safe spaces to engage the youth - or after work places that don't involve pub/restaurants - rather use of spaces that promote a cultural exchange of ideas outside of the traditional school to home, work to home scenario.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
The YMCA, Kingston Radio, Westkill Brewery, UPAC, the commuity Bubble/laundromat.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Unless traffic flow, parking and foot traffic is better directed the development of Midtown will lead to congestion. As well as opening up the opportunity and access to employment if jobs are denied (denying) to certain sectors of the community this will lead to resentment.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Better economic prospects will ultimately supercede the negatives because people across the community are able to work, save and engage in the activities they choose which is good for the mental well-being of the community.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I believe new development in Midtown might/will positively affect me by providing more employment opportunities better access to resources, better extra curricular activities better opportunities to meet like minded positive people.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
A better representation of historical Kingston, e.g. underground rail road, immigration history - perhaps a Midtown information booth/interactive/digital/audio that will tell the story of Midtown Kingston.
Black or African American, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
To find a place to live
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
I'm on a waiting list for senior housing
White, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
build a better way for American people
American Indian or Alaska Native, Female, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I prefer not to live here anymore
American Indian or Alaska Native, Female, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Sounds great in theory.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Skate park, community center with activities for families and youth.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
People's Place
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
No negative effects. If it's the level of what they have been doing on prospect street for 4 months, that will be tough.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Things for youth and families and resolving the drug issues would be make worth it.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Connecting with friends and families more.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Thanks for doing this work!
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, Between two and five years
Public gathering places
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 75 years and older, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Housing Free services
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Don't know
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Parking needed
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Easy parking Needs being met
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I would come here more often
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Having access to meet your needs decreases crime
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
Housing
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, 10+ years
We need more affordable housing
Other race, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
A place we can all get together and meet each other
Other race, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
This area is the highest crime in Kingston. We need more police and for them to be more involved with the people so we can all get along.
Other race, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
affordable housing
Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000
I like it in theory. But all government and organizations I've worked with have fundamental problems. Lip service is different from actually doing it. Historically, the city has bulldozed what actually mattered - black neighborhoods, the post office, etc., making it harder and harder to allow people to stay.
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Housing of any kind. Homeownership over rental. The Millard Building and 721 Broadway (cement factory) are both made well enough for additions. Also, the Zaborski emporium.
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The YMCA, but they're too expensive for a gym membership for the average Ulster County resident.
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If we put parks in the wrong place. For example, what I call "wingding park", where planet wings was, is now a park that is going to have kids playing in the middle of the road breathing in smog. Major health and safety barriers having a park at a heavily trafficked intersection. I am also concerned about displacement. The Dunkin Donuts was deliberately run out of town by the city. It should have built a new store where the wingding park is, but the city bought it for less than the DD bid. DD had to lay off 30 people and leave town because of the city.
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I'm concerned about actual cost, actual impacts, and timeline of development. How long will it take to get things done? Will we start and fail to finish? I am visually impaired and work with people with disabilities. They will tell you best about what the impacts will be of these kinds of projects.
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, $100,000 or more, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I like the vision because it recognizes that the people who have been displaced should have the right to return and actually affordable housing to return to. The one critique I have is that not enough attention is paid to the history of the community or the geographic definition of Midtown.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
1. A grocery store 2. Government services satellite office 3. Game room/ Arcade for youth
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
All of them. Kingston has a history of destructive "revitalization" efforts that target poor Black and Brown Communities and disguising its intentions as bettering the community. I have not seen any of these "improvements" actually better the community. You should ask what place the community would like to see "gone". Answer: that weird building that is Minervini auto on Tremper Ave. That should be housing.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Again, if New development is brought to midtown that serves the interests of those who do not reside there and the residents from the neighborhood cannot afford to shop at it will negatively impact the social fabric and opportunities for current residents of midtown.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Development that is well defined to serve the population that currently resides in Midtown.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
It depends on of the type of development. If housing and commercial enterprises that midtown residents that earn less than 60% of the AMI can afford, then it will have a positive effect.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Actually hold in person meetings with all in midtown to speak with them about what if any, development that want to see. Don't ask leading or diffuse questions. Define what the affordability levels are for both housing and commercial space. Also, understand that people are tired of Favala development or development that is only surface level and actually designed to push the poor out.
Black or African American, Female, 30 to 44 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If the development isn't done thoughtfully balancing a clean and safe and respectful environment
45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
Small businesses
45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I would like to be able to grow my community and keep away from box stores. Small businesses need help
45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Between five and ten years
I like this vision very much. I'd add a couple of things. Midtown streets safely accommodate a range of transportation options, making space for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit as well as automobiles. Midtown infrastructure takes climate change resilience into account, including shade trees. Midtown residents are able to shop for groceries, home supplies, and other basic needs within the neighborhood, and are also able to safely access other parts of Kingston and its surroundings via public transit and bicycles.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Housing is a huge need, and greater density in Midtown would help local businesses and provide a greater sense of community. I would also hope for small-scale retail that would help residents meet basic needs: groceries, hardware, home supplies. Finally, I think it would be good to have some office space that brings people into the neighborhood during the day—which would also help local businesses.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
The YMCA. UPAC. Longtime restaurants such as Dallas Weiner, the Broadway Diner, Eng's, or Joe Beez, and newer restaurants and bars such as West Kill. Holy Cross/Santa Cruz.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
I do have concern that as the Midtown area becomes more popular, housing prices will rise. However, growth in the supply of housing through new development will tend to reduce prices. so I think the advantages of new development outweigh the risks.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Making sure that new development in Midtown addresses the needs of many different groups in the community: lower-income residents, seniors, families, artists, new arrivals AND longtime residents.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Living near Foxhall, I feel somewhat isolated from the businesses on Broadway. Having more residential development in Midtown's vacant areas would make the foot passage from Foxhall to Broadway voyage more attractive and safer. Having more residents in the area would spur more retail and create more jobs.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
I am interested in this project because my partner moved to Midtown Kingston four years ago and I plan to move here to join him in a couple of years.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, I don't live in Kingston
Playgrounds for our youth and affordable indoor activities
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
Can't think of any
Male, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, 10+ years
It sounds to me like why I moved here in April 2023! I feel like much of this is already happening. I support measures to further this.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I generally prefer to see vacant land stay natural, undeveloped. I definitely don't want to see buildings visible over the horizon. But perhaps create more EV charging stations—my daughter had to get a hotel room because the available spots were taken for too long.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Easily accessible medical facilities, like those on Grand Street and on Broadway. I'm also a daily customer at Burger King. Haven't used the Neighborhood House yet but intend to access senior services.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Noise, bright lights, too-high buildings. Possibly more challenging traffic.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Affordable entertainment. I was SO happy to be near the theater on Broadway, but cheap seats are $140! Maybe a community theater space?
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Anything that helps residents is a good thing. I don't know if there are ways to reach people in toxic relationships but they might have more options with the development. (Every now and then, someone passes by my house on the street loudly and angrily berating someone either on the phone or half a block away from them. Happened at Burger King the other day too.)
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
I'm guessing this is not practicable, but I wonder if any noise abatement could be done for the freight trains? I'm about 3 blocks from where it passes to the east, 4-5 blocks in another direction. This must affect thousands of people. I don't know why it has to be SO loud—it's piercing and extended and echoes and wakes me up at night. (I wasn't aware of it when I bought the house.) But some places (like Long Island) have walls along the highway to help with noise. Maybe that defeats the purpose when it comes to a train; I don't know. But SOMETHING to abate it would greatly improve quality of life for thousands.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Less than two years
Por la estabilidad y mejoria del ser humano
This person did not provide any demographic information
viviendas
This person did not provide any demographic information
educatiras
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like it all from what I have read. I just am wondering if there is a plan in place to ensure that all diverse groups are incorporated. For example is including people of color represented by All colors. Not just one ethnic group being used to represent all.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I would love an opportunity to open a senior center. My dad is 85 and very seldom has a social life. We also could use a DSS, DMV etc. satellite office. Complete with case management assistance for those who need it.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The neighborhood center or the Dinner
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If this project is planned or carried out by only a few to represent many, I do believe it is a form of doing the same thing in a different uniform expecting different results. The pure definition of Insanity.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If strategically used with the thought for and by all people, I do believe this project could definitely make a best Midtown exist.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Thank you for taking the initiative to make midtown a best place for all.
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I am a proponent of this plan because I feel it represents the true voice of the Kingston people. As someone returning to the area post college, after coming back in hopes to utilize my degree for our community, that hope has slowly dissipated following the realization of the current housing market. I feel much of Kingston now represents the hopes of attracting new residents, rather than working to better the lives of the current.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
YMCA
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I think people do feel connected to their community in midtown. More places where health services can be receiver. Holistic services and fee education about health in Spanish.
This person did not provide any demographic information
Health services and workshops in Spanish
This person did not provide any demographic information
Unsure.
This person did not provide any demographic information
I like the focus on diversity of income and staying responsive to community needs to develop midtown. I love the idea of centering youth and the activities they care about. If Midtown is a model of how to pursue sustainable development without displacement, that woudl be great and I want to know how to support that futher.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Because Midtown is diverse, having more opportunities and activities for youth and older people is important. Having a diversity of restaurants a (in terms of cost and types of food) helps keep Midtown exciting and different than other parts of Kingston. If you expnd this to creating more space for diverse recreation and events/gatherings, Midtown's uniqueness and strengths would grow.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
YMCA. Tubby's. UPAC. Rewind Kingston (and their Wednesday Pickleball nights).
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Affordable housing is absolutely key.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Thank you for asking for feedback and input!
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $100,000 or more, Less than two years
Housing
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
New Progressive Baptist Church
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It might not be something that's needed like a pizzeria
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
More affordable housing is always a positive thing for our community
Black or African American, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Something that can create jobs, something to keep the kids busy as well as the elderly, housing.
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It doesn't do what is needed in the community
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It can create jobs for the old and young.
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Something for the kids, and housing
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Something that doesn't benefit anyone
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If the information came directly to us about meetings or how we could be actively involved
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If we keep the kids busy hopefully that will help with the crime rate and it might help with the future of Kingston
Black or African American, Female, 45 to 59 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I like it because it means that some positive things are happening in the town and they are finally asking us what it is we want and not just doing.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
An alternative School for those kids or young adults that don't/can't attend regular school or just feel that school isn't for them.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Boys & Girls Club, Green kill House, Dallas Hot Weiners
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
That all depends on what the new development is.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Anything that will help the community with the community help is a positive thing.
Two or more races, Male, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Some entertainment for the elderly
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
My church
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Things that may not be needed directly impacting the elderly or youth
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
having a say so directly with the people who will build these building
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
It can bring change and all change isn't bad change
Two or more races, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, Between five and ten years
Homeless shelters, affordable housing altogether
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
It's needed I already enjoy some of the changes
Black or African American, Male, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I love how inclusive this vision is.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
An Art Center providing mixed use studio space for rehearsals, classes & exhibitions. Perhaps offices with Wifi, professional advise to artists and a community bulletin board for announcements and opportunities.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Too many to list! The YMCA People's Place Maritime Museum UPAC The Shirt Factory
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
Midtown does have a higher crime rate. I don't know who these new residents might be so it's possible crime may not improve.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
A good traffic/parking plan. A strong security plan. Walkability &/or public transportation.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I run a jewelry school. More people means more potential business.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I appreciate the community being involved in your research very much!
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, I don't live in Kingston
I think more stuff and activities for the kids
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
I feel like it would make everybody else happy and we'll all get along
Black or African American, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Between five and ten years
attempting to keep a neighborhood frozen in time is not healthy. better to build enough housing that more opportunities exist for more people to stay in next iteration of neighborhood. Saying improvements are to benefit existing residents is misguided
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
mixed income housing , need population to support walkable retail
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
broadway lights diner
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
there are no downsides to improving this neighborhood
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
Kingston is in a great position to build upon a very strong base , there would be no downside to improving this area
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
more businesses and a better functioning businesses corridor would allow more shopping on foot . I chose Kingston specifically to avoid a fully suburban existence requiring a car for all needs
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
no one benefits from vaccant lots and empty store fronts . kingston is in a unique situation in which if has a very strong base to build on. More attention to pedestrian safety and increased walkability , business corridor upkeep, residential density and helping to getting small businesses up and running through tax and rent incentives it can grow and improve while also maintaining space for multiple income levels of residents .
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 45 to 59 years old, Less than two years
The crime, drug gatherings
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
No change
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
No change
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
More people, more crime
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Small businesses
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
More stores open, bring the mall back, more stuff to do.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Well first of all the bus takes forever to unload children and chat while traffic is trying to come down the street so you sit there waiting to go for 10, 20 minutes because it's a one way street and only room for one car at a time. It is a very narrow street
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
A small business that isn't looking to get rich quick but business that look out for the community
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Prefer not to answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
More people, more crime
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
Put boneless into new developments that actually care about the community.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
It won't affect me unless it's something I would like to be apart of.
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
No answer
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, I’m a lifelong resident
I like this vision and there a minimal or non existent changes I would prefer. I don't want Kingston to become New York City 2.0. We need diversity.
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Prefer not to say
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
The YMCA. I feel this way because it provides activities for people of all age groups
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
Nothing negative to share
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
If it didn't become more "yuppy" or influenced by New York City
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
There would be more options for just about everything
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I like this idea but like I said, please don't turn Kingston into the city, please
Two or more races, Male, 10 to 17 years old, I’m a lifelong resident and my family has lived here for multiple generations
I definitely feel like the vacant properties can be used for community friendly supermarkets. They can also be used for activity centers geared towards all ages.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
UPAC, YMCA, Kennedy's, Alonzo's Barber shop
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
I would like apartments, and houses to become more affordable, more things to do for the forgotten age group(18-50 years old) and more career/education opportunities that can lead to good paying jobs.
White, Male, 18 to 29 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
would like handicap parkingin front of my apartment because it's hard for me to walk a lot when someone picks me up n oxygen and with a heart condition.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, I’m a lifelong resident
the people are being helped
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
we need stuff for the kids to go and have things to do
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
we need more for our residents
White, Female, 45 to 59 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
We're particularly looking for playground space
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
playground and other recreational spaces. grocery store and other non-botique retail
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
YMCA, linear trail
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
if it's more bars and restaurants that cater to tourists, that just leads to gentrification.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
if it'd driven by needs of locals rather than tourism industry.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
More resources/activities for families to foster connection with neighbors and make routines easier.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
We are a family of five and probably better off than many but still struggle with the disparity that affects so many people in Kingston - would love to see more recreational spaces in Midtown and more businesses catering to rear-round locals.
White, Female, 30 to 44 years old, $100,000 or more, Between two and five years
indoor wintertime kid's activities
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
Thanks to all the people are are working to make a better Kingston and a better Midtown!
Hispanic or Latinx, Male, 30 to 44 years old, $50,000 to $99,999, 10+ years
making transportation accessible for seniors. For example: movies in the park, dinner with community on public buses.
White, Female, 60 to 74 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
indoor markets
Other race, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
UPAC
Other race, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
escuchav a la comunidad y buscar ideas de personals que son parte de la comunidad. (small business owners and residents in general)
Other race, Male, 30 to 44 years old, 10+ years
La iglesia
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 18 to 29 years old, Less than two years
porque hay nuevas oportunidades para la comunidad hispana
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
bajar la renta
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
nuevas oportunidades
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
Si
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, 10+ years
ninguna
This person did not provide any demographic information
Por le estabilidad y mejoria del ser humano
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
viviendas
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
educativas
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Al mayor cantidad de personas, menos oportunidades de eventos y desarrollos.
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
el crecimiento es perde al desarrollo
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
de tener mas población debe haber mas fuerte de trabajos
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years
Dentro de lo posible mejor oportunidades para quienes compromete a cumplir se les o freca facilizedes considerables
Hispanic or Latinx, Female, 30 to 44 years old, Less than $50,000, Between two and five years

Recommendations

Themes from our discussions with credible messengers, community, and government

The project team, including credible messengers, reviewed each of the 1,000-plus comments that residents offered regarding tradeoffs to their wellbeing that could result from new development. Five themes emerged and will inform the next phases of the project plans.

1. Invest in affordable housing that mitigates gentrification and displacement trends

icon arrow
  • Residents are concerned about the tension between community and outside interests. They want developers and development that benefit the local community.
  • A variety of housing types and public ownership models were suggested for consideration, including community land trusts, co-ops, multi-family homes, apartments and communal living arrangements.

2. Support legacy businesses and small, local business development that benefits a range of communities and generates jobs with decent wages

icon arrow
  • Residents emphasized the importance of keeping legacy businesses in Midtown, as part of the fabric of Kingston identity.
  • There is also interest in having increased retail opportunities so people do not have to drive out of Kingston to shop.
  • As it relates to generating economic health, some responses noted interest in having a business incubator space.

3. Focus on free, public gathering spaces and more entertainment opportunities

icon arrow
  • Across the board, residents emphasized the desire for more things to do in Midtown – especially for youth, but relevant for all.

4. Center planning on local needs, maintaining the local personality of Kingston and preserving existing assets

icon arrow
  • Residents shared widespread concern and urged that efforts be made to prevent new development which results in gentrification and displacement of existing Midtown residents, especially lifelong residents.

5. Continue the focus on diversity and depth of feedback in the project planning process

icon arrow
  • Residents hold memories of previous planning projects that did not come to fruition or were not equitable. Those experiences caused people to feel that giving their input was a waste of time and also negatively impacted systemically marginalized groups.
  • It was emphatically stated that the city take time to build relationships with community, follow through on plans based on community input – and celebrate outcomes.

What do you think?

Are these the right recommendations and next steps for the city? We would love to hear your input.

  • What did we get right?
  • Would you change or elaborate on any of the ideas here?
  • Is anything missing from this list?

Send us your ideas. We’d love to hear from you!