335 Voices, One Vision: What the Main Street Survey Taught Us
- Donna Gustafson
- Mar 29
- 1 min read
Community Survey Summary – Forest Grove Main Street
Total Responses: 335
Collected by: City Club of Forest Grove & Main Street Leadership Council
Who Participated?
Age Range Breakdown:
35–44 years: 25%
45–54 years: 28%
55–64 years: 18%
25–34 years: 12%
65+: 12% combined
Prefer not to say: 1%
Respondents included residents, business owners, virtual workers, and local employees.
How People Describe Downtown Forest Grove (Top One-Word Answers)
Quaint
Boring
Charming
Cute
Historic
Potential
Beautiful
Small
Quiet
Lacking
This shows a blend of appreciation and concern — with many seeing charm, but also room for growth and more engagement.
Top Issues (from Open Comments)
Most frequently mentioned words:
Parking
Lack (of things to do, dining options, family activities)
Not enough variety
Accessibility
Cleanliness and safety at night
Volunteer Interests
Respondents showed strong interest in:
Special Events
Beautification/Clean-Up
Serving on Committees
Activities with Kids
Community Engagement
Next Steps & How to Get Involved
Membership helps fund:
Community events
Matching grants for storefronts
Downtown art & murals
Splash pads & family-friendly infrastructure
Marketing and business attraction efforts
We’re looking for passionate community members to serve on one of our four committees:
Design
Promotion
Economic Vitality
Organization
This is your chance to help shape a vibrant, family-friendly, business-ready downtown that reflects the values of Forest Grove.
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