GREENSBORO -- "We want your feedback, we want to know what you think of downtown, what areas of the project you want to focus on first, what the priorities are and what you want to see," said Julia Roach, the director of operations for Downtown Greensboro, Inc.

In 2016, voters passed a $25 million bond referendum focused on improving the sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike facilities. The city's planning department released a survey Friday suggesting where the public might want to use that money.

"We really want to improve our walkability. I think that's a huge thing going on nationally right now. There's different pockets downtown that are really thriving, and the streetscape can help connect those. It can also really spearhead development around the streetscape and widen our downtown," said Roach.

Ninety-two percent of people surveyed said sidewalks and places to walk was one of the most important factors in choosing a place to live. But people who've chosen Greensboro are mostly content, coming in well ahead of the national quality of life satisfaction of 82 percent.

"Ninety percent of folks are satisfied with life here in Greensboro, so it's great to see people enjoy living here in Greensboro. Some of the other results are that a good split of folks are looking for more walkable communities and more amenities closer to their house," said Russ Clegg with the City of Greensboro’s planning department.

Clegg says the planning department will use the study in the city's comprehensive plan.

"It's a great example of establishing what people's preferences are and what the priorities are and trying to work with specific neighborhoods, specific parts of town to really see how you can make that vision come about. So looking at the streetscape downtown is a great example of trying to improve sidewalks, improve roads to make sure that folks have what they're looking for and want to come down here," said Clegg.

To view details of Downtown Greensboro, Inc.'s streetscape information click here.