In July 2025, we distributed a survey through email chains, social media, and by word of mouth, to as many Staten Islanders as we could.

We broke down survey results in both qualitative and quantitive matters. Filtering by respondent zip code, we can see and publish what respondents who live in the immediate affected area have to say.

As of October 1 2025, we received 205 responses.

The EDC had their own survey and quietly published it’s results earlier this year, yet it does not truly address the concerns that local residents have been saying. Check out their results for yourself:

Survey form titled "Community priorities for the future of the 'Empire Outlets' and former 'wheel' site." It asks residents for their input on community space development, including fields for name, email, and contact preferences, with instructions to remain anonymous if desired.
Part of a survey form titled 'Section 2: Demographic & Contextual Info' with a subsection labeled '4. Age Range'. It includes multiple choice options such as 'Under 18', '18-24', '25-34', '35-44', '45-54', '55-64', '65+', and 'Prefer not to say'.
A section of a survey form asking about residency duration on Staten Island with multiple choice options, and questions about occupation and city of New York employment status.
Screenshot of a survey question asking, "Do you travel off of Staten Island through St. George?" with multiple choice options for frequency of travel, including: Yes, regularly; Occasionally; Rarely; I commute/travel another way.
A screenshot of a survey form page titled 'Section 3: Community Priorities' with multiple-choice questions about community space issues, including options like parking, green space, grocery stores, arts, public recreation, youth programs, safety, transportation, and healthcare.
A printed sheet of paper with a question about how to use space at the St. George waterfront, followed by a prompt for open-ended responses and blank lines for writing.
A section of a survey form with orange headers, asking about housing options and final thoughts, with blank lines for responses.