PacSci Courtyard Project Community Survey

PacSci is exploring ways to ensure that the iconic courtyard continues to retain its historic significance while becoming more accessible, environmentally sustainable, and engaging for everyone — especially for those curious about natural systems, native plants and animals, and the Indigenous peoples and cultures that were here long before the 1962 World’s Fair and PacSci’s founding. The updated courtyard will provide unique educational opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

To make sure the updated courtyard is welcoming to all, we need to hear from you! By taking the survey, your voice will contribute to and help influence programming and design decisions for the courtyard project.

Your responses will be anonymous and confidential.
A summary of findings will be posted on the PacSci website.

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To what extent do you agree with these goals?(Required)

Based on the statement above, which of the following is the most important to you? Please rank in order of importance:

A space that is accessible to people of all abilities
A space that celebrates all cultures
A space that is sustainable/environmentally friendly
A space that will be easy to maintain and last a long time
Other

If "Other", please provide details

What kind of experiences do you hope to have when you visit Pacific Science Center’s courtyard? Please rank in order of importance:

Active and exciting
Quiet and thoughtful
Educational and inspiring
Interactive and hands-on
Other

If "Other", please provide details

Which topics are you most interested in experiencing at the Pacific Science Center? Please rank in order of importance:

Native plants and animals
Architecture
Natural systems (e.g. water, weather, etc.)
History of Pacific Science Center
Learning about Indigenous people and cultures
Other

If "Other", please provide details

When you think about what matters most to you, what things would you like to see in the courtyard? Please rank in order of importance:

Places to sit and rest
Places to gather with my group
Opportunities to learn
Opportunities to experiment
Direction signs and maps
Visual Elements (examples: greenery and art)
Other

If "Other", please provide details

If you have visited or seen the existing courtyard, what features do you enjoy most? Please rank in order of importance:

The pools
The fountains
Hands-on water interactives (Waterworks exhibit)
The dinosaurs and sculptures
The design/architecture
Plants/Planters
The history
Other

If "Other", please provide details

What do you feel stands out the most about the current Pacific Science Center’s courtyard?

Is there any part of the courtyard you would like Pacific Science Center to keep as it is? If so, what?

When entering into the courtyard what would you want to see or experience to feel welcome and like you belong in the space?

Which of the five senses would impact your courtyard experience the most?(Required)

Due to the original 1962 construction, the pools in the courtyard use water from the public drinking water supply. Leaks and evaporation cause the pools to lose 26 million gallons of drinking water each year. Pacific Science Center would like to update the courtyard so that we can stop the leaks and use rainwater instead of drinking water. Additionally, we would like to make other environmentally friendly changes that would feature native plants and attract pollinators. How strongly do you agree that Pacific Science Center should make environmentally friendly changes that would reduce the amount of drinking water used, feature native plants and attract pollinators?(Required)

Minoru Yamasaki was a world-famous architect and Seattleite who designed Pacific Science Center. Have you previously heard of Minoru Yamasaki prior to this survey?(Required)

Yes

How interested are you in learning more about Minoru Yamasaki and the architecture of the Science Center?(Required)

If Pacific Science Center was to have information about Minoru Yamasaki’s accomplishments with visitors, which of the following options would you enjoy? Select all that apply.(Required)

A dedicated exhibit for Minoru Yamasaki

An audio tour about Minoru Yamasaki

Written material about Minoru Yamasaki

Online content about Minoru Yamasaki

A program or event celebrating Minoru Yamasaki

Other

If "Other", please provide details

Did you visit the U.S. Science Pavilion during the World’s Fair in 1962?(Required)

Yes

If yes, we would love for you to share your experience/memory of your visit.

Please rank the items listed below based on how likely they are to attract you to the courtyard. 1 being most attractive and 6 being least attractive

Showcasing Minoru Yamasaki, the architect of the Pacific Science Center
Indigenous people and culture
Hands-on experiences to learn about science and nature
Interactive elements that teach the history of Pacific Science Center
Native systems including plants and creatures
Other

If "Other", please provide details

When Pacific Science Center opened in 1962 as the U.S. Science Exhibit for the World's Fair, it inspired visitors from around the world with its advanced scientific wonders and architecture. Imagine yourself in the year 2030: you have just visited the accessible, sustainable, and engaging courtyard that embodies 21st century science. How would you describe the courtyard to a friend?

Optional Survey Questions

We’d like to ask a few questions about you and your household. These questions are optional, but your response helps us understand who we are engaging with through this survey.

Are you a member of Pacific Science Center?

Yes

Not Sure

How many times have you visited Pacific Science Center in the past 12 months?

If you have visited Pacific Science Center, how did you get there on your most recent visit?

Walked, biked, or skated

E-bike or scooter share

Public Transportation

Carpool

Car

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)

Transported through school, community center, etc.

What is your zip code? Or country of residence, if you live outside the United States.

Which of the following describes you? Select all that apply:

African, African-American or Black

Asian (Indian/SE Asian) or Asian-American

Latino/a/x, Hispanic, or Spanish origin

Middle Eastern, Arab, or Arab-American

Native American, American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White or Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Prefer to self-describe

What is your annual household income?

Less than $25,000

$25,000 – $74,999

$75,000 – $99,999

$100,000 – $149,999

$150,000 – $199,999

$200,000- $249,999

$250,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

Do you have any children?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

How old are your children, under the age of 18? Select all that apply:

0-4

5-8

9-12

13-17

Over 18

I have no children

Prefer not to answer

How old are you?

Do you, or anyone in your household, identify with having a diverse ability?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Do you identify with any of the following below? (Select all that apply)

Male

Female

Non-binary

Gender-Fluid

Cisgender

LGBTQ

Prefer not to answer

Would you like to receive updates and other information related to the progress of this project?

Yes

If yes, please provide your email:

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