Survey Results

Page: RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT & MAIN STREET

1. If there were more retail shops on Main Street, I would shop there more often.
	answered question		324
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		37.0%	120
agree		42.0%	136
neutral		14.5%	47
disagree		2.8%	9
strongly disagree		3.7%	12

2. It’s easy now to find a parking space on Main Street
	answered question		323
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		10.5%	34
agree		45.8%	148
neutral		24.1%	78
disagree		14.2%	46
strongly disagree		5.3%	17

3. I think Main Street should be preserved and promoted to be a central focus of our community.
	answered question		321
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		42.4%	136
agree		39.6%	127
neutral		12.1%	39
disagree		1.9%	6
strongly disagree		4.0%	13

4. The overall importance of the Main Street re-development to you
	answered question		323
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		41.2%	133
somewhat important		38.7%	125
neutral		10.5%	34
somewhat unimportant		4.6%	15
not at all important		5.0%	16

Page: EMERSON AVENUE

5. Emerson Avenue is a major gateway to our community
	answered question		321
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		50.2%	161
agree		34.9%	112
neutral		7.8%	25
disagree		4.0%	13
strongly disagree		3.1%	10

6. I travel on Emerson Avenue at least once a day
	answered question		317
	skipped question		10
		Response Percent	Response Count
yes		71.9%	228
no		28.1%	89

7. I think that Emerson Avenue could become a beautiful thoroughfare
	answered question		318
	skipped question		9
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		38.1%	121
agree		41.5%	132
neutral		14.5%	46
disagree		3.5%	11
strongly disagree		2.5%	8

8. The overall importance of the Emerson Avenue re-development to you
	answered question		320
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		37.8%	121
somewhat important		34.1%	109
neutral		15.3%	49
somewhat unimportant		5.6%	18
not at all important		7.2%	23

Page: BROADBAND & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

9. How many computers currently in your home
	answered question		319
	skipped question		8
		Response Percent	Response Count
None		15.4%	49
1		42.3%	135
2		22.6%	72
3		10.0%	32
4 or more		9.1%	29
Other (please specify)		0.6%	2

10. I connect to the Internet from home using (pick all that apply)
	answered question		291
	skipped question		36
		Response Percent	Response Count
Dial-up modem		13.7%	40
DSL		40.9%	119
Cable modem		33.7%	98
Do not have access		11.3%	33
Other (please specify)		1.4%	4

11. I use the Internet regularly for (pick all that apply):
	answered question		284
	skipped question		43
		Response Percent	Response Count
Work		60.9%	173
Email		90.8%	258
News		71.5%	203
Education		48.6%	138
Shopping		55.3%	157
Video games		22.5%	64
Phone		9.2%	26
Movies		13.4%	38
General		46.5%	132
Other (please specify)		8.5%	24

12. If Beech Grove had a city-wide broadband network so that households could connect to the Internet via wireless technology that would benefit me.
	answered question		301
	skipped question		26
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		24.9%	75
agree		25.6%	77
neutral		23.3%	70
disagree		6.0%	18
strongly disagree		11.0%	33
don't know		9.3%	28

13. I would like for Beech Grove to have a city-wide broadband network, with all households being able to connect to the Internet via wireless technology, because it would help children in school to do homework and research
	answered question		303
	skipped question		24
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		22.8%	69
agree		32.0%	97
neutral		22.1%	67
disagree		7.3%	22
strongly disagree		9.2%	28
don't know		6.6%	20

14. The overall importance of establishing a city-wide broadband network to you:
	answered question		305
	skipped question		22
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		23.6%	72
somewhat important		23.9%	73
neutral		27.2%	83
somewhat unimportant		5.9%	18
not at all important		19.3%	59

Page: NEIGHBORHOODS

15. Beech Grove should try to limit the number of houses that are converted to rental units.
	answered question		313
	skipped question		14
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		58.1%	182
agree		22.7%	71
neutral		10.5%	33
disagree		5.4%	17
strongly disagree		3.2%	10

16. My neighborhood is a good neighborhood and my neighbors all keep their houses in good condition.
	answered question		314
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		24.5%	77
agree		45.5%	143
neutral		10.8%	34
disagree		13.7%	43
strongly disagree		5.4%	17

17. My neighborhood would be improved if the streets were re-paved.
	answered question		308
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		14.9%	46
agree		28.9%	89
neutral		34.1%	105
disagree		17.5%	54
strongly disagree		4.5%	14

18. My neighborhood would be improved if there were better sidewalks and walking paths.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		20.8%	65
agree		29.2%	91
neutral		31.4%	98
disagree		14.4%	45
strongly disagree		4.2%	13

19. The overall importance of improving Beech Grove neighborhoods to you:
	answered question		315
	skipped question		12
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		69.5%	219
somewhat important		24.4%	77
neutral		3.5%	11
somewhat unimportant		1.6%	5
not at all important		1.0%	3

Page: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT

20. The creation of new jobs in Beech Grove is very important to me.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		39.4%	123
agree		38.8%	121
neutral		18.9%	59
disagree		0.6%	2
strongly disagree		2.2%	7

21. I would like to see old, abandoned industrial properties in Beech Grove revitalized.
	answered question		313
	skipped question		14
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		56.5%	177
agree		34.2%	107
neutral		7.0%	22
disagree		0.3%	1
strongly disagree		1.9%	6

22. I would like to see old commercial property redeveloped to bring new businesses and jobs to Beech Grove.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		54.5%	170
agree		35.9%	112
neutral		6.1%	19
disagree		1.0%	3
strongly disagree		2.6%	8

23. The overall importance to you of Beech Grove focusing on economic development:
	answered question		310
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		54.8%	170
somewhat important		31.9%	99
neutral		10.3%	32
somewhat unimportant		1.3%	4
not at all important		1.6%	5

Page: LIFESTYLES, HEALTH & FITNESS

24. I would walk, jog or ride a bike more regularly, if there was an off-street trail system in Beech Grove.
	answered question		308
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		36.0%	111
agree		27.6%	85
neutral		22.4%	69
disagree		9.4%	29
strongly disagree		4.5%	14

25. I would like to see more organized recreational opportunities for Beech Grove’s children.
	answered question		314
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		34.4%	108
agree		36.0%	113
neutral		23.2%	73
disagree		3.8%	12
strongly disagree		2.5%	8

26. The overall importance of having an off-street trail system in Beech Grove to you:
	answered question		308
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		30.8%	95
somewhat important		29.9%	92
neutral		19.8%	61
somewhat unimportant		9.1%	28
not at all important		10.4%	32

Page: PUBLIC SAFETY

27. There appears to be an adequate number of police patrolling in my neighborhood.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		11.2%	35
agree		46.8%	146
neutral		14.7%	46
disagree		17.9%	56
strongly disagree		9.3%	29

28. I feel that children can play safely at Beech Grove parks.
	answered question		310
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		8.7%	27
agree		50.0%	155
neutral		24.8%	77
disagree		11.9%	37
strongly disagree		4.5%	14

29. I feel safer living in Beech Grove than I would if I lived in Indianapolis.
	answered question		311
	skipped question		16
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		37.6%	117
agree		44.7%	139
neutral		10.0%	31
disagree		4.8%	15
strongly disagree		2.9%	9

30. The overall importance of public safety in Beech Grove to you:
	answered question		311
	skipped question		16
		Response Percent	Response Count
very important		85.9%	267
somewhat important		11.9%	37
neutral		1.3%	4
somewhat unimportant		0.3%	1
not at all important		0.6%	2

Page: PUBLIC ATTITUDES

31. Beech Grove is a good place to raise a family.
	answered question		310
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		40.0%	124
agree		43.2%	134
neutral		12.6%	39
disagree		2.3%	7
strongly disagree		1.9%	6

32. Beech Grove has good schools.
	answered question		306
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		25.5%	78
agree		44.8%	137
neutral		19.6%	60
disagree		6.5%	20
strongly disagree		3.6%	11

33. Because I live in Beech Grove, I have an easy commute to work.
	answered question		308
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		26.9%	83
agree		31.5%	97
neutral		11.7%	36
disagree		3.2%	10
strongly disagree		3.2%	10
work at home		2.6%	8
not applicable		20.8%	64

34. Beech Grove offers good trash pick-up services compared to other cities.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		46.8%	146
agree		38.1%	119
neutral		6.7%	21
disagree		1.3%	4
strongly disagree		2.9%	9
don't know		4.2%	13

35. Beech Grove is a clean city.
	answered question		312
	skipped question		15
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		20.8%	65
agree		51.9%	162
neutral		15.7%	49
disagree		9.6%	30
strongly disagree		1.9%	6

36. Beech Grove is headed in the right direction:
	answered question		313
	skipped question		14
		Response Percent	Response Count
strongly agree		24.9%	78
agree		45.0%	141
neutral		18.2%	57
disagree		7.0%	22
stronly disagree		4.8%	15

Page: DEMOGRAPHICS

37. Select YOUR age range:
	answered question		306
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
0 TO 6 YEARS		0.0%	0
7 TO 12 YEARS		0.0%	0
13 TO 17 YEARS		1.0%	3
18 TO 24 YEARS		2.3%	7
25 TO 34 YEARS		10.8%	33
35 TO 44 YEARS		18.6%	57
45 TO 54 YEARS		27.1%	83
55 TO 64 YEARS		17.0%	52
65+ YEARS		23.2%	71

38. INDICATE AGES OF OTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IN CORRESPONDING COLUMNS
	answered question									255
	skipped question									72
	0 TO 6 YEARS	7 TO 12 YEARS	13 TO 17 YEARS	18 TO 24 YEARS	25 TO 34 YEARS	35 TO 44 YEARS	45 TO 54 YEARS	55 TO 64 YEARS	65+ YEARS	Response Count
2nd Member	2.0% (5)	1.6% (4)	4.3% (11)	7.1% (18)	11.0% (28)	19.3% (49)	24.4% (62)	13.4% (34)	16.9% (43)	254
3rd Member	16.3% (22)	14.1% (19)	23.0% (31)	30.4% (41)	6.7% (9)	4.4% (6)	3.7% (5)	0.7% (1)	0.7% (1)	135
4th Member	22.5% (16)	26.8% (19)	25.4% (18)	16.9% (12)	1.4% (1)	1.4% (1)	2.8% (2)	2.8% (2)	0.0% (0)	71
5th Member	35.3% (12)	38.2% (13)	11.8% (4)	2.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	5.9% (2)	2.9% (1)	2.9% (1)	0.0% (0)	34
6th Member	20.0% (1)	20.0% (1)	20.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	20.0% (1)	20.0% (1)	0.0% (0)	5
7th Member	60.0% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	40.0% (2)	0.0% (0)	5
8th Member	66.7% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	33.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	3

39. CHECK WHICH OF THESE CATEGORIES INCLUDES YOUR HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
	answered question		273
	skipped question		54
		Response Percent	Response Count
Under $15,000		4.8%	13
$15,000 to $24,999		6.2%	17
$25,000 to $34,999		11.4%	31
$35,000 to $49,999		16.1%	44
$50,000 to $74,999		25.3%	69
$75,000 to $99,999		20.1%	55
$100,000 to $149,999		10.6%	29
$150,000+		5.5%	15

40. HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN BEECH GROVE:
	answered question		309
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than 5 years		17.2%	53
5-10 years		12.9%	40
11-20 years		19.1%	59
21-30		13.9%	43
31 or more years		36.9%	114

41. OTHER PLACES YOU’VE LIVED:
	answered question		308
	skipped question		19
		Response Percent	Response Count
I have always lived in Beech Grove		12.7%	39
I have lived in another part of Indiana		66.9%	206
I have lived outside of Indiana		20.5%	63

42. OWN/RENT YOUR RESIDENCE
	answered question		310
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
You OWN your residence		93.5%	290
You RENT your residence		6.5%	20

43. TYPE OF RESIDENCE
	answered question		309
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Single family (1 unit)		92.9%	287
Double (2 units)		3.6%	11
Multi-family (3+ units)		3.6%	11

44. EMPLOYMENT LOCATION
	answered question		310
	skipped question		17
		Response Percent	Response Count
Employed in Beech Grove		10.6%	33
Employed outside of Beech Grove		53.9%	167
Retired		26.5%	82
Unemployed		2.6%	8
Self-employed		6.5%	20

45. EMPLOYED IN
	answered question		256
	skipped question		71
		Response Percent	Response Count
Management, business, financial		14.8%	38
Professional		23.8%	61
Service		11.7%	30
Sales		7.0%	18
Farming, fishing & forestry		0.0%	0
Construction, maintenance		4.7%	12
Production, transportation		5.1%	13
Education		4.3%	11
Health Care		10.9%	28
Other (please specify)		17.6%	45

46. GENDER
	answered question		309
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		49.8%	154
Female		50.2%	155

47. EDUCATION
	answered question		306
	skipped question		21
		Response Percent	Response Count
High school		24.5%	75
Some college		31.7%	97
Vocational school		6.5%	20
4-year college degree		21.9%	67
Graduate school		12.7%	39
Other (please specify)		2.6%	8

Page: Thank you for providing your input. Is there anything you would like to add?

48. Suggestions or comments you feel will make Beech Grove a better place in which to live or work.
	answered question	197
	skipped question	130
		Response Count
		197

49. Name (optional)
	answered question	122
	skipped question	205
		Response Count
		122

50. e-mail address (optional)
	answered question	112
	skipped question	215
		Response Count
		112

51. Please add my e-mail address to the city's list to receive updates on the redevelopment projects and upcoming events.
	answered question		150
	skipped question		177
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		66.0%	99
No		34.0%	51