2019 CDBG City of Oak Ridge Survey

The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee is entering into the third year of their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan for 2017-2020 and working on their CDBG Annual Action Plan for the upcoming Program Year (PY2019) for Fiscal Year (FY2020). The City invites you to assist in the establishment of the community’s needs and priorities.

If you are interested in obtaining information on this survey or the CDBG Process, please contact Matt Widner in the Community Development Department at 865.425.3584. Thank you!

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* 1. Please check all that apply:

I live in Oak Ridge

I work in Oak Ridge

I have children attending Oak Ridge City Schools

I plan too move to Oak Ridge in the near future

I plan too move out of Oak Ridge in the near future

I regularly participate in Oak Ridge activities

I currently serve or have served as a volunteer on a City of Oak Ridge Board or Commission

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* 2. How would you rate your overall experience in the City of Oak Ridge? 5 stars for your highest rate)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What would increase your City of Oak Ridge overall experience rating?

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* 4. What Oak Ridge neighborhood do you live in? (Example: East Village, Emory Hights, Scarboro, Highland View, etc..) N/A = not applicable

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* 5. Please check all that apply:

I own the house that I live in the City of Oak Ridge

I rent the house that I live in the City of Oak Ridge

I own rental property in the City of Oak Ridge

None of the Above

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* 6. If you could change one thing in your neighborhood, what would it be? (Example: Add sidewalks, Increase access to trails, Increased Code Enforcement, etc...)

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* 7. Do you think the physical condition of the public space in your neighborhood (streets, sidewalks, parks) is:

Improving

Stable

Declining

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you think the physical condition of housing in your neighborhood is:

Improving

Stable

Declining

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do you feel safe in your immediate neighborhood?

Yes

Unsure

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* 10. Do you think the physical condition of your house is:

Stable with no maintenance issues

Stable with a few minor maintenance issues

Questionable with several minor maintenance issues

Unstable with several minor and only one major maintenance issue

Unstable with several issues both minor and major

Unlivable or Unsafe

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* 11. What are the barriers associated with making needed repairs to your property?

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* 12. Are you satisfied with your current living situation? If no, what is the primary reason you are not? (check all that apply)

Too far from work and/or family

Too small

Too expensive

Too crowded

I don't feel safe

Poor housing conditions

Poor access to public transportation

Poor access to neighborhood ammenities

I am concerned about the presence of "Lead Based Paint" (LBP) in my house

I am concerned about the presence of "Asbestos Containing Materterials" (ACM) in my house

I am HOMELESS

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What are the three most important considerations to you in choosing a place to live? (Pick three)

Close to Family

Close to Work

Type and Price of available housing

Access to public schools / youth activities

Public Safety and Services

Access elderly facilities and services

Access to a variety of parks and recreational resources

Close to Commercial / Retail options

Demographically similar areas

Pet friendly

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What barriers, if any, keep you from living in another part of Oak Ridge (check all that apply)?

I don't want to live in a different part of Oak Ridge

There are no barriers. I can move anytime I want

I can't afford to live anywhere else

I can't afford the moving expenses

My race/ethnicity (fear of discrimination)

My past felony/criminal record

I have too many pets

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you perceive economic development and job creation to be a critical issue in the City?

Yes

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Please rank the level of need for the following types of Community Development in the City:

	Unsure	NO Need	LOW Need	MODERATE Need	HIGH Need
Safe and Affordable Housing	Safe and Affordable Housing Unsure	Safe and Affordable Housing NO Need	Safe and Affordable Housing LOW Need	Safe and Affordable Housing MODERATE Need	Safe and Affordable Housing HIGH Need
Modern Higher-End Housing	Modern Higher-End Housing Unsure	Modern Higher-End Housing NO Need	Modern Higher-End Housing LOW Need	Modern Higher-End Housing MODERATE Need	Modern Higher-End Housing HIGH Need
Community/Neighborhood Services	Community/Neighborhood Services Unsure	Community/Neighborhood Services NO Need	Community/Neighborhood Services LOW Need	Community/Neighborhood Services MODERATE Need	Community/Neighborhood Services HIGH Need
Community/Neighborhood Facilities	Community/Neighborhood Facilities Unsure	Community/Neighborhood Facilities NO Need	Community/Neighborhood Facilities LOW Need	Community/Neighborhood Facilities MODERATE Need	Community/Neighborhood Facilities HIGH Need
Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.)	Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.) Unsure	Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.) NO Need	Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.) LOW Need	Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.) MODERATE Need	Infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, cross walks, lighting, parks...etc.) HIGH Need
Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented)	Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented) Unsure	Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented) NO Need	Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented) LOW Need	Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented) MODERATE Need	Commercial Development (retail, industrial, service, night-life oriented) HIGH Need

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* 17. Please rank the level of need for the following types of Public Services in the City:

	Unsure	NO Need	LOW Need	MODERATE Need	HIGH Need
Youth Services	Youth Services Unsure	Youth Services NO Need	Youth Services LOW Need	Youth Services MODERATE Need	Youth Services HIGH Need
Senior Services	Senior Services Unsure	Senior Services NO Need	Senior Services LOW Need	Senior Services MODERATE Need	Senior Services HIGH Need
Job Training/Readiness Programs	Job Training/Readiness Programs Unsure	Job Training/Readiness Programs NO Need	Job Training/Readiness Programs LOW Need	Job Training/Readiness Programs MODERATE Need	Job Training/Readiness Programs HIGH Need
Health/Behavioral Health Programs	Health/Behavioral Health Programs Unsure	Health/Behavioral Health Programs NO Need	Health/Behavioral Health Programs LOW Need	Health/Behavioral Health Programs MODERATE Need	Health/Behavioral Health Programs HIGH Need
Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy	Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy Unsure	Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy NO Need	Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy LOW Need	Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy MODERATE Need	Homebuyer Education/Financial Literacy HIGH Need
Fair Housing	Fair Housing Unsure	Fair Housing NO Need	Fair Housing LOW Need	Fair Housing MODERATE Need	Fair Housing HIGH Need
Services for Persons with Disabilities	Services for Persons with Disabilities Unsure	Services for Persons with Disabilities NO Need	Services for Persons with Disabilities LOW Need	Services for Persons with Disabilities MODERATE Need	Services for Persons with Disabilities HIGH Need
Homeless Services	Homeless Services Unsure	Homeless Services NO Need	Homeless Services LOW Need	Homeless Services MODERATE Need	Homeless Services HIGH Need
Domestic Violence Services	Domestic Violence Services Unsure	Domestic Violence Services NO Need	Domestic Violence Services LOW Need	Domestic Violence Services MODERATE Need	Domestic Violence Services HIGH Need
Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services	Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services Unsure	Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services NO Need	Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services LOW Need	Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services MODERATE Need	Property Maintenance/Code Enforcement Services HIGH Need

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* 18. Do you, or someone in your household, have a disability of any type?

No, nobody in my household has a disability of any type

Yes, someone in my household has a disability

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* 19. Do you, or someone in your household, have: (check all that apply)

"Service Animal" as defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.

Emotional Support or Therapy Animal used as part of a medical treatment plan as therapy animals, which are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Miniature Horse (Service Animal) as defined by Department’s revised ADA regulations that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

Family Pet (dogs or cats)

Backyard chickens

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Have you ever felt you were discriminated against when looking for housing in Oak Ridge?

YES, in the past year

YES, 2 to 5 years ago

YES, more than 5 years ago or I don’t remember when

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 22. Please provide your age range

Under 18 years of age

18 - 26 years of age

27 - 35 years of age

36 - 46 years of age

47 - 57 years of age

58 - 65 years of age

66-76 years of age

Over 76 years of age

I prefer not to answer

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* 23. Please check one of the following:

I have adult children living at home with me

I am an adult child living at home with my parents

None of the Above

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* 24. Please provide your race ethnicity:

Hispanic/Latino

Not Hispanic/Latino

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* 25. Please provide your race:

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Black

White

Asian

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Other, Multi Race

I prefer not to answer

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* 26. What category does your total household income fall (include income from all sources)?

Less than $10,000.00

$10,000.00 - $25,000.00

$25,000.00 - $35,000.00

$35,000.00 - $50,000.00

$50,000.00 - $75,000.00

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Over $100,000.00

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* 27. Please describe your household (check all that apply):

Single Person

Small Household (2-4 people)

Large Household (more than 4 people)

Single Parent

Household with children under 6 years of age

Elderly household with at least one person between the ages of 62 & 74

Elderly household with at least one person age 75 or older

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* 28. Do you currently serve in the U.S. Military, or are you a Veteran discharged with an honorable or general discharge?

Yes

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* 29. Please provide your employment status:

Full-time

Part-time

Student

NOT Employed, looking for work

NOT Employed, NOT looking for work

Self-Employed

Retired

Disabled, NOT able to work

Work at home (caregiver, homemaker)

Other (please specify)

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* 30. What is your current level of education or skill?

Did NOT complete high school

High School diploma

Some College

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree / Ph.D

Occupational/Trade School (Licensed)

Professional degree / Graduate

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please check all that apply:

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* 2. How would you rate your overall experience in the City of Oak Ridge? 5 stars for your highest rate)

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* 3. What would increase your City of Oak Ridge overall experience rating?

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* 4. What Oak Ridge neighborhood do you live in? (Example: East Village, Emory Hights, Scarboro, Highland View, etc..) N/A = not applicable

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* 5. Please check all that apply:

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* 6. If you could change one thing in your neighborhood, what would it be? (Example: Add sidewalks, Increase access to trails, Increased Code Enforcement, etc...)

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* 7. Do you think the physical condition of the public space in your neighborhood (streets, sidewalks, parks) is:

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* 8. Do you think the physical condition of housing in your neighborhood is:

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* 9. Do you feel safe in your immediate neighborhood?

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* 10. Do you think the physical condition of your house is:

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* 11. What are the barriers associated with making needed repairs to your property?

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* 12. Are you satisfied with your current living situation? If no, what is the primary reason you are not? (check all that apply)

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* 13. What are the three most important considerations to you in choosing a place to live? (Pick three)

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* 14. What barriers, if any, keep you from living in another part of Oak Ridge (check all that apply)?

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* 15. Do you perceive economic development and job creation to be a critical issue in the City?

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* 16. Please rank the level of need for the following types of Community Development in the City:

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* 17. Please rank the level of need for the following types of Public Services in the City:

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* 18. Do you, or someone in your household, have a disability of any type?

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* 19. Do you, or someone in your household, have: (check all that apply)

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* 20. Have you ever felt you were discriminated against when looking for housing in Oak Ridge?

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* 21. What is your gender?

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* 22. Please provide your age range

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* 23. Please check one of the following:

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* 24. Please provide your race ethnicity:

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* 25. Please provide your race:

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* 26. What category does your total household income fall (include income from all sources)?

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* 27. Please describe your household (check all that apply):

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* 28. Do you currently serve in the U.S. Military, or are you a Veteran discharged with an honorable or general discharge?

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* 29. Please provide your employment status:

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* 30. What is your current level of education or skill?

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* 31. (Optional) Please share your opinion/feedback on how the City of Oak Ridge is doing in meeting the needs of its citizens.