District 2 New Senior Center Survey

Project Background:
The City of San Antonio purchased 12.21 acres of land at 4911 Lord Road on May 9, 2024. City Council approved funding with the Inner-City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board to support the design work for a new District 2 Senior Center, along with a master plan for development of the surrounding area.

The new District 2 Senior Center will be located next to the existing Copernicus Park.

We want to hear from you!

 

Help shape the future of this new District 2 Senior Center project by taking a short survey.

The City of San Antonio is planning a new District 2 Senior Center next to Copernicus Park. Your input will guide the development of this new senior center.

The survey takes about 5 minutes and will be open until October 26, 2025.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Gomez, CoSA Project Manager at
210-207-0782 or alicia.gomez@sanantonio.gov
 

Part 1: About You

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1. How are you connected to this neighborhood or area? (Choose all that apply)

I live nearby
79%
I visit the current District 2 Senior Center
68%
I visit the Copernicus Community Center or Park
46%
I have family nearby
21%
My child or grandchild goes to a school nearby
11%
Other (Please explain):
7%
I work nearby
0%
Closed to responses | 28 Responses

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2. What is your age group?

65 or older
97%
45–54
3%
Under 18
0%
18–24
0%
25–34
0%
35–44
0%
55–64
0%
Closed to responses | 29 Responses

Part 2: Current District 2 Senior Center Use

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3. How often do you visit the current District 2 Senior Center?

Every day
41%
Every week
34%
Every month
10%
Rarely
10%
Never/I wasn't aware of it
3%
Closed to responses | 29 Responses

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4. Why do you go to this senior center? (Choose all that apply)

Meal and nutrition programs
78%
Fun activities and social events
74%
Use of exercise and fitness equipment
59%
Sports or fitness classes
59%
Health and wellness checks
59%
Help with technology (computer, phones, internet)
37%
Arts and educational classes
33%
Transportation services
22%
Other (Please explain):
15%
Closed to responses | 27 Responses

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5. What do you think could improve the current senior center? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 27 Responses

Part 3: New Senior Center

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6. What activities should the new senior center offer? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 24 Responses

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7. What features should the new senior center include? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 20 Responses

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8. What might prevent you or someone you know from using a senior center? (Choose all that apply)

No transportation
64%
Don't know what's available
45%
Mobility or health issues
41%
Other (Please explain):
27%
Language barrier or cultural differences
18%
Not interested or too busy
9%
None – I or someone I know would use it
9%
Closed to responses | 22 Responses

Part 4: Final Thoughts on the Project

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9. What would make it easier to move between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

Good lighting on all walkways
75%
Crosswalks between buildings, park, and streets
71%
Walking paths between buildings and park
71%
Shade or covered walkways for sun or rain
67%
Clear signs showing where things are
63%
Benches or resting spots along paths
58%
Wheelchair and walker friendly paths
58%
Other (Please explain):
8%
Closed to responses | 24 Responses

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10. What activities or programs can be shared between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

Exercise and fitness classes
71%
Walking groups and outdoor games
63%
Movie nights and live entertainment
63%
Parties, dances, and social events
54%
Technology and computer classes
50%
Educational classes and workshops
50%
Shared meals and dining programs
42%
Multi-generational activities (Book readings, DIY activities)
38%
Gardening and community garden
38%
Volunteering and mentoring opportunities
38%
Arts and crafts classes
33%
Other (Please explain):
13%
Closed to responses | 24 Responses

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11. What is the one thing you feel is MOST important for the new senior center?

Closed for Comments

Demographic Questions

Optional Questions:
The next set of optional questions will help us improve our outreach efforts across the City. The information you share helps us better understand how your lived experiences contribute to your experience and perceptions in this survey. Your responses will remain anonymous.

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13. City Council District:

District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
I'm not sure, but this is my address:
I prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

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14. Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply):

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino/a/x
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer to self-describe:
I prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

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15. Living with a disability or other chronic medical condition:

Yes
No
I prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

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16. If yes, please describe your disability or chronic medical condition: (Select all that apply)

Blind, visually impaired or have low vision
Deaf or hard of hearing
Physical or mobility related disability
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health condition
Chronic medical condition
Prefer to self-describe:
Closed to responses

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17. Name

Closed for Comments

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18. Email

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19. Phone Number

Closed for Comments