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César Chávez Street Renaming Survey

César Chávez Street Renaming Survey

This survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. Your feedback helps us understand a variety of perspectives and ensures the community remains at the center of this process. For updates and next steps, please visit  https://speakupaustin.org/renaming-cesar-chavez-project.

view of Austin City Hall entrance on César Chávez Street

This is a photo of the view of the Austin City Hall entrance on César Chávez Street.

 

What is your relationship with César Chávez Street?

Please select all that apply. 

I live on César Chávez Street
I own or represent a business, nonprofit, or organization on César Chávez Street
I work for a business, nonprofit, or organization on César Chávez Street
I own property located on César Chávez Street
I live nearby
I regularly visit or travel on César Chávez Street
I have a historical or family connection to César Chávez Street
Other (please specify)
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If you selected I have a historical or family connection to César Chávez Street, please tell us more about that connection.

I do not have a direct connection but am interested in the topic
Please specify
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Should César Chávez Street be renamed?

Please select one. 

Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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What factors are most important to you when considering whether César Chávez Street should or should not be renamed?

Please select up to three (3) factors and rank them from most important (1st) to least important (3rd).

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Through preliminary research, including recommendations from the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO), the City identified several possible approaches. Which should the City consider?

Please select up to three (3) options that are most important to you.

Add interpretive or educational signage: Keep the current street name and add signs along the street explaining its history and the concerns surrounding the name
Add an honorary street name: Keep the official street name and add an honorary name, similar to the portion of Second Street known as Willie Nelson Boulevard. The honorary name would still need to meet the City's naming criteria
Develop educational resources about the street name: Keep the current name and create resources such as school materials, library programs, or webpages about its history and the concerns surrounding it
Move forward with renaming the entire street without an additional naming strategy
Keep the current street name without additional action
Other (please specify)
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Through historical research, the City of Austin identified names historically associated with this roadway.

Please review each name below and indicate how strongly you would support or oppose using it as the street's name.

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For La Primera Street, you may explain your answer.

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For East/West 1st Street, you may explain your answer.

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Are there other names the City of Austin should consider?

Please provide the name or names you would like the City to consider and explain your recommendation, if you would like.

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Please note: Any proposed street name must comply with the City of Austin and Travis County Street Naming Standards (clicking the link will open a new window):  Austin and Travis County Street Name Standards.  

Business and Nonprofit Organization Impacts

 How significant would each of the following potential impacts be for your business or organization? Select one for each row. 

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If you selected Other potential impact, please describe how changing the street name could impact your business or organization.

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Based on the information available today, what one-time direct cost do you anticipate your business or organization might incur if César Chávez Street is renamed?

Please select one. An estimate is sufficient.

No direct cost anticipated
Less than $500
$500 to $1,999
$2,000 to $4,999
$5,000 to $9,999
$10,000 or more
Unable to estimate at this time
Prefer not to answer
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What expenses are included in your estimate? Please write your answer below.

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Would assistance or implementation measures be helpful to your business or organization if the renaming moves forward?

Please select one.

Yes
No assistance would be needed
Unsure
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What assistance or implementation measures would be most helpful to your business or organization if the renaming moves forward?

Please select up to three (3) options that would be most helpful to your business or organization.

A clear implementation schedule with sufficient advance notice
A transition period during which both addresses are recognized
Guidance for updating licenses, registrations, and official documents
Coordination with postal services, online maps, GPS platforms, and emergency services
Communication materials to share with customers, employees, vendors, and delivery services
Technical assistance updating websites, listings, or marketing materials
Information about whether financial assistance or reimbursement may be available
A designated City contact for business questions
Other (please specify)
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Impacts on People Who Live on César Chávez Street

How significant would each of the following potential impacts be for you personally?  Select one for each row.

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If you chose Other potential impact, please describe how changing the street name could impact you personally.

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Based on the information available today, do you think you will incur a direct cost if César Chávez Street is renamed?

Please select one. 

Yes 
No
Not sure at this time
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What expenses might you have if the street is renamed?

Please write your answer below.

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Would assistance or implementation measures be helpful to you personally if the renaming moves forward?

Please select one.

Yes
No assistance would be needed
Unsure
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What assistance or implementation measures would be most helpful to you if the renaming moves forward?

Please select up to three (3) options that would be most helpful to you.

A clear implementation schedule with sufficient advance notice
A transition period during which both addresses are recognized  
Guidance for updating licenses, registrations, and official documents
Coordination with postal services, delivery companies, online maps, and emergency services
Information about whether financial assistance or reimbursement may be available
A designated City contact for questions
Other (please specify)
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Is there anything else you would like the City of Austin to consider about the potential renaming of César Chávez Street?

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Thank you! 

Your feedback will help the City understand what the community thinks and what might happen if a street name changes.