Survey Results
2019 Survey Results - Memorial and Building 2
2,650 people provided input on initial ideas for a memorial and options for the future use and naming of Building 2.
2022 Survey Results
Question | Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
To what extent do you believe the 5/31 permanent memorial should be situated at the Municipal Center complex? | 81% | 7% | 12% |
To what extent do you believe that part or all of the memorial should be situated at or adjacent to Building 2? | 66% | 18% | 15% |
To what extent do you believe that part or all of the memorial should be on City-owned land? | 78% | 13% | 9% |
To what extent do you believe that the 5/31 memorial should be partly or fully situated at the Oceanfront? | 8% | 12% | 80% |
To what extent do you believe that the 5/31 memorial should have multiple components? | 36% | 23% | 41% |
Location
- Support for a memorial in close proximity to Building 2
- Support for a plaque with victim’s names at Building 2
Design Elements
- Strong support for a water feature
- Strong support for green space (12 trees, gardens, forget me not flowers)
- Support for incorporating the names of and information about the victims
- Support for benches
- Support for incorporating forget me not symbol
- Support for incorporating elements of the temporary memorial (painted rocks)
Other Considerations
- Need to prioritize feedback from families and survivors
- Support for recognizing first responders
- Strong support for recognizing survivors and Building 2 employees
- Desire for the memorial to be a quiet place for reflection and healing