DCDC Community Needs Assessment Survey

The Dunamis Community Development Corporation is committed to expanding opportunities for residents of Detroit. As part of this commitment, DCDC would like to identify strengths and needs within the community, and work toward generating localized capacity to address the needs.

We invite you to be part of this process by participating in the “Community Needs Assessment Survey.” The survey is completely anonymous, and does not collect any identifying information. You should be able to complete the survey in under 10 minutes. Your participation will help our agency and your community strategize for future efforts and identify community needs and goals.

The survey can also be submitted online at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Community_Needs_Assessment_Survey

If you'd like to mail the paper copy survey back, please mail it to:

PO Box 441875

Detroit, MI 48244

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* 1. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or older

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* 2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 3. Are you the head of household?

Yes

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* 4. What is the size of your household?

1 person

2-4

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* 5. What is your household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

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* 6. What is your current zip code?

48227

48228

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Does anyone in your household have a physical disability?

Yes

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* 8. Does anyone in your household have a mental health challenge? If yes, please check all that apply.

Depression

Anxiety

Thoughts of suicide

Bipolar

Dementia

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Schizophrenia

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Autism

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 9. Of the issues listed below, please rate their effect on your household.

	Serious Problem	Moderate Problem	Not a Problem	N/A
Availability of job training opportunities	Availability of job training opportunities Serious Problem	Availability of job training opportunities Moderate Problem	Availability of job training opportunities Not a Problem	Availability of job training opportunities N/A
Availability of jobs for adults	Availability of jobs for adults Serious Problem	Availability of jobs for adults Moderate Problem	Availability of jobs for adults Not a Problem	Availability of jobs for adults N/A
Availability of jobs for youth	Availability of jobs for youth Serious Problem	Availability of jobs for youth Moderate Problem	Availability of jobs for youth Not a Problem	Availability of jobs for youth N/A
Education	Education Serious Problem	Education Moderate Problem	Education Not a Problem	Education N/A
Child-care services	Child-care services Serious Problem	Child-care services Moderate Problem	Child-care services Not a Problem	Child-care services N/A
After-school care/programs	After-school care/programs Serious Problem	After-school care/programs Moderate Problem	After-school care/programs Not a Problem	After-school care/programs N/A
Cost of living	Cost of living Serious Problem	Cost of living Moderate Problem	Cost of living Not a Problem	Cost of living N/A
Income/wages	Income/wages Serious Problem	Income/wages Moderate Problem	Income/wages Not a Problem	Income/wages N/A
Debt	Debt Serious Problem	Debt Moderate Problem	Debt Not a Problem	Debt N/A
Financial Security	Financial Security Serious Problem	Financial Security Moderate Problem	Financial Security Not a Problem	Financial Security N/A
Availability of Financial Services	Availability of Financial Services Serious Problem	Availability of Financial Services Moderate Problem	Availability of Financial Services Not a Problem	Availability of Financial Services N/A
Availability of Financial Counseling	Availability of Financial Counseling Serious Problem	Availability of Financial Counseling Moderate Problem	Availability of Financial Counseling Not a Problem	Availability of Financial Counseling N/A
Elderly Living Assistance (62+)	Elderly Living Assistance (62+) Serious Problem	Elderly Living Assistance (62+) Moderate Problem	Elderly Living Assistance (62+) Not a Problem	Elderly Living Assistance (62+) N/A
Availability of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter)	Availability of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) Serious Problem	Availability of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) Moderate Problem	Availability of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) Not a Problem	Availability of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) N/A
Availability of Healthcare	Availability of Healthcare Serious Problem	Availability of Healthcare Moderate Problem	Availability of Healthcare Not a Problem	Availability of Healthcare N/A
Health of Residents	Health of Residents Serious Problem	Health of Residents Moderate Problem	Health of Residents Not a Problem	Health of Residents N/A
Seeking employment with a criminal record	Seeking employment with a criminal record Serious Problem	Seeking employment with a criminal record Moderate Problem	Seeking employment with a criminal record Not a Problem	Seeking employment with a criminal record N/A
Obtaining a degree/diploma with a criminal record	Obtaining a degree/diploma with a criminal record Serious Problem	Obtaining a degree/diploma with a criminal record Moderate Problem	Obtaining a degree/diploma with a criminal record Not a Problem	Obtaining a degree/diploma with a criminal record N/A
Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse Services Serious Problem	Substance Abuse Services Moderate Problem	Substance Abuse Services Not a Problem	Substance Abuse Services N/A
Substance Abuse Treatment	Substance Abuse Treatment Serious Problem	Substance Abuse Treatment Moderate Problem	Substance Abuse Treatment Not a Problem	Substance Abuse Treatment N/A

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* 10. Are there things that make it difficult for you and/or other adults in your household to find and/or keep work? If so, please check all that apply.

Nothing

Need affordable childcare

Caring for a family member who is sick or disabled

Do not speak English well

Need transportation

Need job experience

Need job opportunities

Do not have a high school diploma or GED

Do not have a college degree

Disability

Criminal Record

I'm not sure.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you or any others in your household have interest in the following? Please check all that apply.

GED/Adult Education

Vocational Training

Increasing income

Getting a job

Getting a better job

Saving money

Eliminating Debt

2-year college

4-year college

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 12. Do you or another adult in your household have difficulty with any of the following? Please check all that apply.

Reading

Math

Speaking English

Reading English

Writing English

Using a computer

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 13. Is your household experiencing any healthcare needs? If so, please check all that apply.

Primary (preventative) care

Pediatric (child) care

Prenatal (pregnancy) care

Dental care

Healthcare education

Nutrition and exercise programs

Services to help elevate stress, anxiety, and depression

Assistance with daily living for elderly/disabled residents

Health screening services

Substance abuse treatment

Stop smoking programs

Stop drinking programs

Transportation to healthcare services

All of our healthcare needs are being met

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How would you rate the following characteristics of your community?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A
Has adequate lighting in public spaces	Has adequate lighting in public spaces Strongly Disagree	Has adequate lighting in public spaces Disagree	Has adequate lighting in public spaces Neutral	Has adequate lighting in public spaces Agree	Has adequate lighting in public spaces Strongly Agree	Has adequate lighting in public spaces N/A
Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces Strongly Disagree	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces Disagree	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces Neutral	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces Agree	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces Strongly Agree	Has emergency phones or call boxes in public spaces N/A
Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces Strongly Disagree	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces Disagree	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces Neutral	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces Agree	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces Strongly Agree	Allows for clear sight lines that provide safety in public spaces N/A
Has recreational paths and walking trails	Has recreational paths and walking trails Strongly Disagree	Has recreational paths and walking trails Disagree	Has recreational paths and walking trails Neutral	Has recreational paths and walking trails Agree	Has recreational paths and walking trails Strongly Agree	Has recreational paths and walking trails N/A
Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly Strongly Disagree	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly Disagree	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly Neutral	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly Agree	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly Strongly Agree	Is pedestrian (a person walking around) friendly N/A
There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.)	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) Strongly Disagree	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) Disagree	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) Neutral	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) Agree	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) Strongly Agree	There are enough public places for the community (parks, community rooms, community centers, etc.) N/A
The cleanliness is adequate.	The cleanliness is adequate. Strongly Disagree	The cleanliness is adequate. Disagree	The cleanliness is adequate. Neutral	The cleanliness is adequate. Agree	The cleanliness is adequate. Strongly Agree	The cleanliness is adequate. N/A

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* 15. Please make the selection that most appropriately expresses how you feel about the following: In my community, I am able to. . .

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes)	Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes) Strongly Disagree	Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes) Disagree	Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes) Neutral	Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes) Agree	Easily travel by bicycle (bike trails, bike lanes) Strongly Agree
Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance)	Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance) Strongly Disagree	Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance) Disagree	Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance) Neutral	Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance) Agree	Easily travel by car (paved roads, road maintenance) Strongly Agree
Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice	Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice Strongly Disagree	Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice Disagree	Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice Neutral	Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice Agree	Access my downtown/commercial area by my transportation of choice Strongly Agree
Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community	Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community Strongly Disagree	Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community Disagree	Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community Neutral	Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community Agree	Run the majority of my daily errands without leaving my community Strongly Agree

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* 16. Please make the selection that most appropriately expresses how you feel about the following: The housing in my community. . .

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Is in good condition	Is in good condition Strongly Disagree	Is in good condition Disagree	Is in good condition Neutral	Is in good condition Agree	Is in good condition Strongly Agree
Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs	Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs Strongly Disagree	Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs Disagree	Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs Neutral	Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs Agree	Offers options that suit a variety of lifestyles and needs Strongly Agree
Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes	Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes Strongly Disagree	Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes Disagree	Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes Neutral	Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes Agree	Is affordable to households making a variety of incomes Strongly Agree
Is available for the elderly	Is available for the elderly Strongly Disagree	Is available for the elderly Disagree	Is available for the elderly Neutral	Is available for the elderly Agree	Is available for the elderly Strongly Agree

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* 17. Please make the selection that most appropriately expresses how you feel about the following: My community has. . .

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Adequate commercial and retail development	Adequate commercial and retail development Strongly Disagree	Adequate commercial and retail development Disagree	Adequate commercial and retail development Neutral	Adequate commercial and retail development Agree	Adequate commercial and retail development Strongly Agree
Various types of retail establishments	Various types of retail establishments Strongly Disagree	Various types of retail establishments Disagree	Various types of retail establishments Neutral	Various types of retail establishments Agree	Various types of retail establishments Strongly Agree
Various types of dining establishments	Various types of dining establishments Strongly Disagree	Various types of dining establishments Disagree	Various types of dining establishments Neutral	Various types of dining establishments Agree	Various types of dining establishments Strongly Agree
Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers	Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers Strongly Disagree	Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers Disagree	Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers Neutral	Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers Agree	Storefronts that look well-kept and attract shoppers Strongly Agree
A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose	A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose Strongly Disagree	A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose Disagree	A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose Neutral	A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose Agree	A variety of employment opportunities that provide wages that enable employees to live in the community if they choose Strongly Agree
Legal services available	Legal services available Strongly Disagree	Legal services available Disagree	Legal services available Neutral	Legal services available Agree	Legal services available Strongly Agree
Adequate financial services (banking)	Adequate financial services (banking) Strongly Disagree	Adequate financial services (banking) Disagree	Adequate financial services (banking) Neutral	Adequate financial services (banking) Agree	Adequate financial services (banking) Strongly Agree

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* 18. Please make the selection that most appropriately expresses how you feel about the following: There are opportunities and services that meet the needs of my community for. . .

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
K-12 education	K-12 education Strongly Disagree	K-12 education Disagree	K-12 education Neutral	K-12 education Agree	K-12 education Strongly Agree
Post-secondary education (community college)	Post-secondary education (community college) Strongly Disagree	Post-secondary education (community college) Disagree	Post-secondary education (community college) Neutral	Post-secondary education (community college) Agree	Post-secondary education (community college) Strongly Agree
Vocational training and education	Vocational training and education Strongly Disagree	Vocational training and education Disagree	Vocational training and education Neutral	Vocational training and education Agree	Vocational training and education Strongly Agree
Job training and education	Job training and education Strongly Disagree	Job training and education Disagree	Job training and education Neutral	Job training and education Agree	Job training and education Strongly Agree
Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices)	Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices) Strongly Disagree	Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices) Disagree	Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices) Neutral	Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices) Agree	Health services (hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices) Strongly Agree
Pharmacy care and services	Pharmacy care and services Strongly Disagree	Pharmacy care and services Disagree	Pharmacy care and services Neutral	Pharmacy care and services Agree	Pharmacy care and services Strongly Agree
Adequate childcare options	Adequate childcare options Strongly Disagree	Adequate childcare options Disagree	Adequate childcare options Neutral	Adequate childcare options Agree	Adequate childcare options Strongly Agree

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* 19. Please make the selection that most appropriately expresses how you feel about the following: When it comes to my community. . .

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening	I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening Strongly Disagree	I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening Disagree	I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening Neutral	I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening Agree	I am excited by the changes and plans I feel happening Strongly Agree
I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings)	I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings) Strongly Disagree	I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings) Disagree	I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings) Neutral	I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings) Agree	I am aware of opportunities to engage with my community leaders (public or town hall meetings) Strongly Agree
I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues	I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues Strongly Disagree	I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues Disagree	I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues Neutral	I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues Agree	I am interested in the opportunity to provide feedback to my community's leaders regarding local issues Strongly Agree
My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind	My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind Strongly Disagree	My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind Disagree	My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind Neutral	My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind Agree	My community makes plans with its residents' best interest in mind Strongly Agree
My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community	My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community Strongly Disagree	My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community Disagree	My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community Neutral	My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community Agree	My community works with local business owners to improve public and shared spaces to create a sense of community Strongly Agree
My community is working to create a positive future for its residents.	My community is working to create a positive future for its residents. Strongly Disagree	My community is working to create a positive future for its residents. Disagree	My community is working to create a positive future for its residents. Neutral	My community is working to create a positive future for its residents. Agree	My community is working to create a positive future for its residents. Strongly Agree

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* 20. How do you learn about things happening in your community? Please check all that apply.

Television

City government website

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Radio

Community newsletter

Newspaper

Word-of-mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Please share any additional information you would like for us to know regarding needs of your community or new development (education, economic, commercial) that would benefit your community.