31-01-2025
Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation launches community perception survey
The Meadville Community Revitalization Corporation (MCRC) is inviting all Meadville residents, business owners and community organizations to participate in a Community Perception Survey.
The survey opens Monday and will run through Feb. 21. It is an important first step in the group's efforts to seek a Main Street Matters designation through Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), officials said in making the announcement.
The survey is designed to capture public opinions on key aspects of Meadville's downtown, including issues such as downtown's comfort and appearance, economic conditions, community attitudes, available activities and accessibility.
Insights gathered from the survey will help guide revitalization strategies to make Greater Downtown Meadville more vibrant, welcoming and prosperous.
'Our goal is to ensure the future of downtown Meadville is shaped by the people who know it best — our community,' said Andy Walker, executive director of MCRC. 'By completing this survey, residents and business owners have the chance to share their perspectives and priorities, which will not only strengthen our application for the Main Street Matters program but also guide long-term revitalization efforts that make downtown Meadville a better place to live, work and visit.'
The Main Street Matters program is a state initiative aimed at supporting downtown cores and surrounding neighborhoods with tools to create healthy and vibrant communities. According to DCED's website there are currently nine downtown's across Pennsylvania that have Main Street designations.
If awarded the designation, Meadville could benefit from funding opportunities that support planning efforts, business development, aesthetic improvements and public safety enhancements.
As an added incentive, participants who include their email address in their survey response will be entered into a drawing for $25 'Downtown Dollars' gift cards, redeemable at participating businesses. A third winner will be selected from those who engage with the survey through the MCRC's Facebook page — visit @meadvillecrcorp for details.
The survey can be completed online at as well as by filling out paper copies which will be available at Meadville City Hall, Active Aging, the Meadville Public Library and many downtown businesses.
