North End Neighborhood Planning District Survey

North End Housing/Neighborhood Quality Survey

Greetings! The North End Neighborhood Planning Council is currently in the process of identifying potential barriers and strategies to obtaining affordable housing. The organization is conducting this survey as part of an outreach strategy that will be included in upcoming amendments to the housing component of the North End District 6 Plan. North End cannot achieve this vision without your help and input, and would kindly consider if you would take a few minutes to fill out this short survey.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, feel free to contact us at dist6ed@dist6pc.org or 651-488-4485.

In appreciation of completing this survey, your name will be submitted into a drawing for a homeownership/financial budgeting workshop hosted by NeighborWorks Home Partners!

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* 1. How satisfied are you with the quality of the house/apartment you live?

Not at all satisfied

Very satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Very satisfied

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* 2. How satisfied are you with the neighborhood you live?

Not at all satisfied

Very satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Very satisfied

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* 3. Where would you most like to live? (using neighborhood map from above)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where would you least like to live? (using neighborhood map from above)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please check all barriers that apply for accessing quality housing:

Lack of quality housing options

Housing stock in poor condition

# of bedrooms-per-unit in existing housing stock do not meet needs

Price of housing is a barrier

Location of housing in relation to employment

Location of housing in relation to public transit opportunities

Location of housing in relation to social services provided

Crime/safety

Poor aesthetics in neighborhood

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you don’t own a home in this neighborhood, what is the main reason you haven’t yet bought one?

Don’t make enough income

Credit problems need to be cleared up

Not sure how to start

Can’t find a quality home within my budget

Don’t have enough for down-payment

Not ready to buy yet, but am considering in the future

Don’t want to buy in this neighborhood*

*If you do not wish to buy in this neighborhood, how come: __________________________

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* 7. If you own a home in this neighborhood, what are the homeownership challenges you’ve experienced?

Ongoing maintenance

Exterior/structural issues

Access to funding for home improvements/refinancing

Behind on mortgage payments or received foreclosure assistance

Access to homeownership services and resources

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* 8. Please rank the services/amenities/qualities that would most improve the housing quality and neighborhood conditions?

	Least improve				Most improve
Greater range of quality housing options	Greater range of quality housing options Least improve	Greater range of quality housing options	Greater range of quality housing options	Greater range of quality housing options	Greater range of quality housing options Most improve
Greater range of neighborhood amenities	Greater range of neighborhood amenities Least improve	Greater range of neighborhood amenities	Greater range of neighborhood amenities	Greater range of neighborhood amenities	Greater range of neighborhood amenities Most improve
Crime/safety	Crime/safety Least improve	Crime/safety	Crime/safety	Crime/safety	Crime/safety Most improve
Cleanliness of homes/streets	Cleanliness of homes/streets Least improve	Cleanliness of homes/streets	Cleanliness of homes/streets	Cleanliness of homes/streets	Cleanliness of homes/streets Most improve
Community pride or spirit	Community pride or spirit Least improve	Community pride or spirit	Community pride or spirit	Community pride or spirit	Community pride or spirit Most improve
Available shopping	Available shopping Least improve	Available shopping	Available shopping	Available shopping	Available shopping Most improve
Nearness to work	Nearness to work Least improve	Nearness to work	Nearness to work	Nearness to work	Nearness to work Most improve
Parks/open spaces	Parks/open spaces Least improve	Parks/open spaces	Parks/open spaces	Parks/open spaces	Parks/open spaces Most improve

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* 9. Please identify which issue to achieving quality housing you believe to be the greatest challenge for the District 6 Planning Council and why?

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* 10. Are you a North End neighborhood resident?

Yes

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* 11. In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or 94305)

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* 12. Do you currently rent or own your home?

Own

Rent

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* 13. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-44

45-64

65+

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* 15. What is your ethnicity?

African

African-American

Asian

Caucasian

Hispanic

Middle Eastern

Native American

Other (please specify)

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* 16. How long have you lived in the North End?

Under 1 year

2-5 years

5-10 years

10+ years

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* 17. What is your household’s annual gross income?

Under $24,250

$24,251-$48,500

$48,501-$97,000

over $97,001

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* 18. What is the highest level of formal educational you have completed?

High school, no diploma

High school graduate

Some college, no degree

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate/Professional degree

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* 19. Would you be willing to participate in a focus group or complete a long form survey further examining housing quality and neighborhood services?

Yes

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* 20. Please provide your contact information so that someone may follow up with further information regarding dates and times:

Name

Telephone #