PART I- Each year the City of Pittsfield receives a federal grant (called the Community Development Block Grant) for housing and community development projects that primarily benefit low to moderate income residents. Every five years the City creates a Consolidated Plan which outlines the areas in which the annual grant will be spent over a five year period. We would like you to have a voice in how the Block Grant is spent by telling us where you see the greatest needs in our community. Please rate the need level for each of the following items.

1. Community Facilities

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Senior Centers	Community Facilities Senior Centers Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Youth Centers	Youth Centers Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Child Care Centers	Child Care Centers Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Park and Recreation Facilities	Park and Recreation Facilities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Health Care Facilities	Health Care Facilities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Fire Stations and Equipment	Fire Stations and Equipment Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Libraries	Libraries Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Arts and Cultural Facilities	Arts and Cultural Facilities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

2. Community Services

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Senior Activities	Community Services Senior Activities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Youth Activities	Youth Activities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Child Care Services	Child Care Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Public Transportation	Public Transportation Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Anti-Crime Programs	Anti-Crime Programs Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Health Services	Health Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Mental Health Services	Mental Health Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Legal Services	Legal Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Tenant/Landlord Counseling	Tenant/Landlord Counseling Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

3. Infrastructure

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Drainage Improvements	Infrastructure Drainage Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Water/Sewer Improvements	Water/Sewer Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Street Improvements	Street Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Street Lighting	Street Lighting Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Sidewalk Improvements	Sidewalk Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Signage Improvements	Signage Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Neighborhood Redevelopment	Neighborhood Redevelopment Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Downtown Redevelopment	Downtown Redevelopment Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Historic Preservation	Historic Preservation Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

4. Special Needs Services

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Centers/Services for Disabled	Special Needs Services Centers/Services for Disabled Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Accessibility Improvements	Accessibility Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Domestic Violence Services	Domestic Violence Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Homeless Prevention, Housing and Support Services	Homeless Prevention, Housing and Support Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
HIV/AIDS Services	HIV/AIDS Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Youth Services	Youth Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Neglected/Abused Children's Services	Neglected/Abused Children's Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need
Immigrant Services	Immigrant Services Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium HIgh Need	Highest Need

5. Businesses and Jobs

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Start Up Business Help	Businesses and Jobs Start Up Business Help Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Small Business Loans	Small Business Loans Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Job Creation/Retention	Job Creation/Retention Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Employment Training	Employment Training Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Business Mentoring	Business Mentoring Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Support for Arts and Artists	Support for Arts and Artists Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

6. Neighborhood Services

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Tree Planting	Neighborhood Services Tree Planting Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Trash and Debris Removal	Trash and Debris Removal Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Code Enforcement	Code Enforcement Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Parking Facilities	Parking Facilities Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Cleanup of Abandoned Lots	Cleanup of Abandoned Lots Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Vacant Building Demolitions	Vacant Building Demolitions Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

7. Housing

	Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Residential Rehabilitation	Housing Residential Rehabilitation Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
First Time Homebuyer Assistance	First Time Homebuyer Assistance Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Housing for Disabled	Housing for Disabled Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Senior Housing	Senior Housing Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Single Family Housing	Single Family Housing Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Large Family Housing	Large Family Housing Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Affordable Rental Housing	Affordable Rental Housing Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Fair Housing	Fair Housing Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Lead-based Paint Test/Abatement	Lead-based Paint Test/Abatement Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Residential Historic Preservation	Residential Historic Preservation Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need
Energy Efficient Improvements	Energy Efficient Improvements Lowest Need	Medium Low Need	Medium High Need	Highest Need

8. Please describe any needs not listed above:

Please describe any needs not listed above:

PART II- While creating its Consolidated Plan for 2010-2014, the City must also examine factors that impede fair housing choice in Pittsfield. Your own experiences will contribute to the efforts to research obstacles such as the nature and extent of housing discrimination in Pittsfield. Please note: this survey is for informational purposes only. The information will be used to develop strategies to overcome any identified impediments to fair housing choice. Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

9. Do you believe housing discrimination is an issue in your neighborhood?

Do you believe housing discrimination is an issue in your neighborhood? Yes

10. Have you ever experienced discrimination in housing?

Have you ever experienced discrimination in housing? Yes

11. If so, who do you believe discriminated against you? Check all that apply.

If so, who do you believe discriminated against you? Check all that apply. Landlord

Real Estate Agent

Mortgage Lender

Mortgage Insurer

12. On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? Check all that apply.

On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against? Check all that apply. Race

Color

National Origin

Religion

Gender

Disability

Family Status (single parent with children, family with children or expecting a child)

13. If you believe you were discriminated against, did you report the incident?

If you believe you were discriminated against, did you report the incident? Yes

14. If not, WHY? Check all that apply.

If not, WHY? Check all that apply. Don't know where to report

Too much trouble

Afraid of retaliation

Don't believe it makes a difference

The City of Pittsfield through its Community Development Block Grant is able to provide a variety of services related to housing. If you have housing-related questions, or feel you have been discriminated against, please contact Justine Dodds, City of Pittsfield Housing Specialist/Fair Housing Officer, (413) 499-9367.

PART III- In an effort to better understand the City's needs, we would like to learn more about you. The following categories are provided to learn about Pittsfield's demographics.

15. Please tell us about yourself by checking as many as apply.

Please tell us about yourself by checking as many as apply. Pittsfield resident

Business owner

Work in Pittsfield

Homeowner

Renter

Landlord

Senior citizen

Person with a disability

Non-profit organization

Faith-based organization

Other

Resident of Morningside neighborhood

Resident of Westside neighborhood

16. OPTIONAL: Your Name and/or Organization

OPTIONAL: Your Name and/or Organization

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your assistance will help the City to plan for the next five years. If you have questions regarding this survey, please contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development at: (413) 499-9368, or email: bgalant@pittsfield.com

1. CDBG Public Survey