Lansdale Downtown Perception Survey
May 1-June 8, 2026 — Results

Lansdale gets high marks from area residents for the borough’s cleanliness and safety, ease of travel and walkability, and its packed schedule of annual events. The borough could do better, however, at making its downtown more attractive, improving its mix of businesses — and (was there ever a doubt?) parking.
 
These are the top-line results from the recent Lansdale Community Perception Survey, staged by Discover Lansdale in cooperation with the borough’s Economic Development Committee. The survey, which ran from May 1 through June 8, drew 750 honest and thoughtful — and sometimes surprising — responses from friends and neighbors in the 19446 ZIP code (83%) and elsewhere in Montgomery and Bucks.
 
The survey, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, is designed to help shape strategic planning, investment decisions, and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening downtown Lansdale as a vibrant community hub. 

Results in PowerPoint presentation slides are below; results in PDF form are available by clicking the button below, as is a look at the original survey in PDF form. 
Topping the positive responses (combining Strongly Agree and Agree):
  1. The downtown can be easily reached by bike, car, or walking        87%
  2. The downtown has safe places to cross the street                  81%
  3. The downtown has good/safe sidewalks for pedestrians  81%
  4. The downtown is safe                 75%
  5. The downtown has a good array of special events 73%
  6. The downtown has convenient access to/from major highways   72%
  7. The downtown is walkable from other places            68%
  8. The downtown is clean              68%
  9. The downtown has adequate lighting at night            63%
  10. The downtown has good directional signage              60%
The most negative responses (combining Strongly Disagree and Disagree):
  1. The downtown has the right mix of businesses 71%
  2. The downtown has inviting storefronts    53%
  3. The downtown has sufficient, easy to find parking  51%
  4. The downtown has basic needs available    50%
  5. The downtown is charming   48%
  6. The downtown is well promoted and marketed  47%
  7. The downtown has an image I understand    46%
  8. The downtown is vibrant in the evening   44%
  9. The downtown is vibrant during the day   43%
  10. The downtown is green (has ample landscaping)     43%

The results in slides (press Play):