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1. Do you park/utilize Rudee Loop now?

Yes
84%
No
16%
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1a. For what purpose? Select all that apply.

Access to the Boardwalk bike path/walking path
77%
Going to the beach
66%
Parking
50%
Grommet Island Park
35%
Surfing
27%
Fishing
19%
Other
14%
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2. How often do you the visit Rudee Loop section of the Oceanfront? Select one.

A few times a month
28%
Every so often
24%
A few times a week
20%
Only seasonally
12%
Not very much
7%
Daily
7%
Never
2%
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3. What is the main draw/attraction you want to see at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.

Green/Open Space
71%
Restrooms
31%
Playground
22%
Shade Structure
22%
Stage & Plaza
21%
Public Seating
15%
Skatepark
14%
Dog Park
12%
Bike Racks
11%
Other
10%
Outdoor Showers
10%
Sculptural Alley
8%
Parking Garage
8%
Hotel or Resort
5%
Surfboard Storage
5%
Game Deck
5%
Residential
3%
Basketball Courts
3%
Closed to responses | 4,066 Responses

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4. What is the main thing you think does NOT belong at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.

Hotel or Resort
83%
Residential
59%
Parking Garage
40%
Restaurants/Retail
38%
Basketball Courts
15%
Dog Park
10%
Skatepark
10%
Stage & Plaza
6%
Sculptural Alley
4%
Surfboard Storage
3%
Game Deck
3%
Outdoor Showers
2%
Playground
2%
Restrooms
1%
Other
1%
Green/Open Space
1%
Public Seating
1%
Bike Racks
0%
Shade Structure
0%
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5. In your opinion, what is needed at the Resort Area? Select all that apply.

Pedestrian-friendly environment
72%
Outdoor recreation space
69%
Lush landscape
55%
Beachgoer amenities like showers and restrooms
49%
Entertainment
33%
Public art
31%
More parking
30%
Shopping opportunities for specialty/boutique items
12%
Shopping opportunities for daily/weekly needs
10%
Luxury hotel/resort capacity
8%
Affordable hotel/resort capacity
6%
Less parking
3%
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Below we have listed the main components for each of the four proposals. Please review and respond to Questions 6-8 below:

A.  Mixed-use development featuring:

  • Three hotels
    • 4-star hotel and conference center
    • Condominium hotel
    • 3-star hotel
  • Programmable Park and plaza open space
    • Activated pedestrian sidewalks
    • Park at Atlantic Avenue and Rudee inlet terminus
    • Harbor-front sunset park facing Rudee Lake
  • Residential apartments
  • Dedicated surf parking, storage and changing rooms
  • Dedicated cyclist parking, storage, repair, rentals, and sales
  • Dedicated fishing promenades
  • Public space pavilions for performance street fairs and entertainment
  • Sports courts (Basketball, multi-sport)
  • Dog park
  • Playground
  • Covered stage with integrated seating
  • Historic marker for Virginia Beach boardwalk & public entertainment district
  • Retail, food & beverage space
  • Parking garage

B.   Large Park with Multiple Uses and Surfing Museum featuring:

  • Large Park featuring restrooms and a bath house
  • Surfing museum
  • Skate Park
  • Fishing decks
  • Splash pad
  • Covered stage
  • Concession space
  • Parking garage

C.  World Class Park with Multifamily Apartments and Parking Garage

  • Multifamily residential apartments
  • Parking garage with retail on first floor 
  • Public Restrooms/showers/changing structure
  • Skate Park
  • Fishing platforms
  • Small entertainment venue
  • Surfing access
  • Splash Park
  • Dog Park
  • Walking paths and bike lanes
  • Public Art Sculptures and Surfing Hall of Fame Walk
  • Concessions space

D.  Multiple Large Parks, Fishing Pier, Playground, Food Truck Plaza

  • Large open space parks and plazas
  • Skate Park
  • Artful Sculptural playgrounds and climbing area
  • Food truck plaza
  • Water features
  • Fishing pier spanning the inlet
  • Pedestrian plaza overlooking Rudee inlet with shade structures
  • Multi-use path
  • Activated event space
  • Main green space with a small stage
  • Flex space for future parking garage and/or development

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6. Which proposal do you prefer?

D. Multiple Large Parks, Fishing Pier, Playground, Food Truck Plaza
64%
B. Large Park with Multiple Uses and Surfing Museum
25%
A. Mixed-use Development
6%
C. World Class Park with Multifamily Apartments and Parking Garage
4%
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6a. Tell us why.

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7. What other features would you include that were not listed for development of Rudee Loop?

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8. Do you have any affiliation with local groups or are you representing a particular group (i.e. civic leagues, business associations, etc.)?

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9. What is your age?

36-45
22%
56-65
21%
46-55
18%
26-35
16%
66-75
13%
18-25
4%
Over 75
3%
Prefer not to answer
2%
Under 18
0%
Closed to responses | 3,648 Responses

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10. What is the zip code where you live?

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11. If you are interested in participating in further discussions on these proposals and future concepts for Rudee Loop Development what time of day would be most suitable for your schedule? Select all that apply.

Evening (6-8 p.m.)
56%
Afternoon (1-5 p.m.)
35%
Morning (8 a.m. to noon)
28%
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