New Rochelle Launches Downtown Experience Survey to Gather Community Feedback

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (January 22, 2026) — The City of New Rochelle is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to participate in a community survey focused on the Downtown experience.

The feedback gathered will help inform future planning and improvement efforts aimed at making Downtown more vibrant, accessible, and welcoming for shopping, dining, and everyday activities.

The survey takes about 6 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and covers topics including visit frequency, accessibility, and overall experiences in Downtown New Rochelle.

“One of the first questions we’re always asked by prospective businesses, property owners, and partners is what residents and visitors are saying about Downtown,” said Adam Salgado, Commissioner of Development. “This survey gives us real, current feedback we can use to shape policies, guide investments, and better recruit the kinds of retail, dining, and services people actually want to see downtown. It’s a practical tool to make sure future decisions are grounded in lived experience, not assumptions.”

The survey is available in English and Spanish, and will be open through February 16, 2026.

This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.


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