6.Teen Center Relocation Survey PresentationParks & Recreation Commission Meeting
February 4th, 2016
Teen Center Relocation Survey
Report
Current Status of Teen Center
Current location
Beneath the Cupertino Sports Center
Challenges
Proximity to teen-centric locations
Sharing the space with another facility
Size
Solution: relocate the Teen Center
Photos
Teen Center Relocation Survey
Overview
Goals of survey
Evaluate current Teen Center
Receive feedback directly from target population
Assist us in isolating new TC locations attractive to teens
Target population: middle & high school students
Survey live November 2015 – January 2016
1,067 Responses collected
13 total questions
12 evaluative; 1 Marketing
#13 How did you hear about this survey?
Presentation: methodology, results, and discussion
Methodology and Results
Creation, Distribution, and Question
Categories
Methodology –
Creation & Distribution
Survey created with aid from Cupertino Teen Commission
Distribution to middle school and high schools
School Loop mail
Social Media
School Announcements
Commissioner visits to middle schools
November 2015 – January 2016
Methodology – Question Categories
3 question categories
Demographic of participants (4)
Location assessments (4)
Amenities and services (4)
12 total questions
Multiple choice, matrix, ranking, and commentary
Methodology and Results
Demographics of Participants
Results–
Demographics of Participants
1.What middle or high school do you attend?
Cupertino High School – 28%
Monta Vista High School – 28%
Hyde Middle School – 24%
Miller Middle School – 9%
Homestead High School – 5%
Cupertino Middle School - .94%
Lawson Middle School - .56%
Lynbrook High School - .47%
Kennedy Middle School - .28%
Other - .47%
Results–
Demographics of Participants
2.What grade are you currently in?
10th - 19.68%
9th - 17.81%
7th - 14.06%
8th - 13.96%
12th - 13.59%
11th - 13.21%
6th – 7.69%
Results– Demographics of Participants
3.Do you currently live in Cupertino?
Yes - 71.70%
No - 28.30%
4.Do you currently visit the Cupertino Teen Center or
participate in activities at the Cupertino Teen Center?
Yes – 9.28%
No – 90.72%
5.(Optional) Why or why not?
Distance, commitment to extracurricular actvities, unaware of its
presence
Methodology and Results
Location Assessment
Results – Location Assessment
6.How far from your school would you be willing to travel to
a new Teen Center by walking, biking, or driving?
Results – Location Assessment
7.Would you prefer the new Teen Center to be within a shopping center or standalone building?
Shopping Center - 44.70%
Standalone Building – 55.30%
8.Rank the following potential locations for a new Teen Center from 1-4: Near Vallco Shopping Park/Cupertino Downtown; Near the Crossroads Shopping Center; Near the Cupertino Library; Near your School
Top Choice: Near their school
2nd Choice: Near the Cupertino Library
3rd Choice: Near the Vallco Shopping Center/Main Street
4th Choice: Near the Crossroads Shopping Center
Results – Location Assessment
9.(Optional) Are there any other areas in Cupertino, not
listed above, where you’d like to see a new Teen Center
located?
Near their School
Cupertino Library
Frequently visited business or mall
Park
Methodology & Results
Amenities and Services
Results – Amenities & Services
10.What type of equipment would you like to see at a new Teen Center (select all that apply)?
Study Room – 84.16%
Teen Café – 83.32%
Computer Lab – 78.44%
Game Room – 70.01%
Open Gym – 64.29%
Video Game Consoles & Games – 59.61%
Open Teen Kitchen – 58.58%
Athletic Field – 53.89%
Patio Area for BBQ and Lounging – 51.64%
Other – 19.96%
Word Cloud: Books, Art, Dance Studio, Swimming Pool, Gym, Starbucks, Library
Results – Amenities & Services
11.What types of activities do you want to see in a new Teen Center (select all that apply):
Homework Assistance – 65.89%
Sport Activities – 60.45%
Space to have Club/Organization Meetings – 59.89%
College/Career Events – 54.64%
Cultural Activities (Art, Theater, Music) – 46.95%
Health & Wellness (Zumba, Pilates, Yoga) – 39.93%
Environment & Nature Activities – 32.80%
High School Dances – 32.61%
Middle School Dances – 18.65%
Other - 10.87%
Word Cloud: gaming, movies, cooking, events
Results – Amenities & Services
12.What range would you be most comfortable
paying for activities at the Teen Center?
$5-10 – 44.52%
$10-15 – 34.77%
$15-20 – 10.59%
Discussion
Analysis of Results and Recommended Action
Discussion
Most respondents were from Cupertino schools and residents
Current Teen Center is not actively visited by teens
Location Assessment
Standalone Building vs. Shopping Center
Near a school, library, and/or business hub
Amenities and Services
Expanded space
Emphasis placed on homework assistance, college/career events, sport activities, and space to have club meetings
Range: $5-10
Recommended Action
Endorse notion of moving Teen Center
Potential areas which satisfy conditions from location
assessment questions:
McClellan & Bubb Rd – within walking distance of Kennedy
Middle, MVHS, and 7-11
Near Main Street – within vicinity of CH, current and
upcoming businesses (Lazy Dog, Philz, Café LaTTea, Cream,
Pieology), and Vallco Shopping Center
Near Civic Center – located next to library, T-pumps, park
McLellan and Bubb Road
Cupertino Main Street
Cupertino Civic Center
Benefits of Relocating Teen Center
Ability to thoroughly expand teen programming
Expanded programming would provide stress relief
Have a dedicated spot for teens
Expand the amenities and programming of Cupertino Sports
Center