The first set of images that was shown represented commercial scenes, commercial strips, parking lots, public uses, and streetscapes. Scores ranged from Image No. 101(+4.23) to Image No. 39 (–1.77). The highest rated images indicated a very strong preference for pedestrian-friendly environments. For example, Image No. 76 ( +3.15), Image No. 40 (+3.13), Image No. 30 (+3.05) and Image No. 26 (+2.96) included the presence of pedestrians and some type of landscaping. Features contributing to a positive score included shade trees along the streets, open space, pedestrian friendly sidewalks, some type of water feature, streets that were not busy, easy parking and architectural features, or details on store fronts.

The features contributing to the negative scores in this section included a lack of landscaping, busy streets, empty storefronts, and large signs. Image No. 80 (-1.61), Image No. 58 (-1.23), Image No. 37 (-1.50), Image No. 39 (-1.77) represent negative features for the commercial section of the survey.