StreetSeen survey

I have created a survey using StreetSeen. All are welcome to participate. 

Link to my survey: http://streetseen.osu.edu/studies/wheaton-woods-elementary-school/vote

The area I have selected encompasses four residential streets that surround Wheaton Woods Elementary School: Parkland Drive to the east, Faroe Place to the north, Evanston Street to the west, and Falcon Street to the south. Each street faces the elementary school on one side and fronts single family residential properties on the other side. 

I selected this geographic area because it is the study area boundary for my Technicity final project.  I am asking people which image they prefer from the viewpoint of a neighbor or someone who is walking or driving by the site. I expect the results to indicate that the trees and green areas are most preferred, the existing building will come in second, and the relocatable classrooms (trailers) and parking will be least preferred. 

My survey opened on May 10 and will stay open through the end of the course.  Therefore, I can only analyze the results for the time period in which the survey has been open thus far.  In my final project, I can expand upon the findings, particularly to note whether anything changed after more participation. 
In the results, most people prefer the photograph that shows the existing main entrance to the building and the bus loop.  This is a surprise.  I believe this image received the most votes simply because it is the most recognized location.  

While this may be some people’s favorite part of the existing site, there is a lot of room for improvement.  Perhaps this part of the site is the best starting point to generate discussion about improvements.  For example, how could we improve the circulation and access into the building in this location?  The public school system would like to improve the pedestrian experience and minimize conflicts between walkers, cars, and busses.   

As expected, the least preferred image was that of the classroom trailers.  One image received no positive votes. 

According to the heatmap, there were mixed feelings along all four streets. This is expected, depending on the individual’s perspective.  A neighbor facing the back of the school will probably have a different opinion than a parent who drives to the front of the building.  In conclusion, this analysis will help to determine where resources may best be allocated for new technologies in conjunction with the upcoming building and site improvements.