Community Development Block Grant Community Needs Survey

The Village of Arlington Heights receives approximately $260,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds each year for housing and community development projects to assist low and moderate income residents. CDBG funds are federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Village wants you to have a voice in how the Village of Arlington Heights uses this resource. Please assist us by filling out this survey. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. If a computer or assistance is needed to complete this survey, please come to the Department of Planning & Community Development, located in Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Assistance is available between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. Village Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. If any other assistance is needed with completing the survey, please contact Nora Boyer at (847) 368-5214, or at nboyer@vah.com.

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* 1. Are you a Village of Arlington Heights Resident?

Yes

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* 2. Are you answering as a representative of a social service agency, affordable housing provider, or other entity that provides housing or other assistance to low and moderate income Arlington Heights residents?

Yes

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* 3.
Community Services

RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Senior Activities	Senior Activities Low 1	Senior Activities 2	Senior Activities 3	Senior Activities 4	Senior Activities 5 High
Youth Activities	Youth Activities Low 1	Youth Activities 2	Youth Activities 3	Youth Activities 4	Youth Activities 5 High
Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care	Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care Low 1	Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care 2	Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care 3	Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care 4	Child Care Services including Affordable Day Care 5 High
Public Transportation	Public Transportation Low 1	Public Transportation 2	Public Transportation 3	Public Transportation 4	Public Transportation 5 High
Anti-Crime Programs	Anti-Crime Programs Low 1	Anti-Crime Programs 2	Anti-Crime Programs 3	Anti-Crime Programs 4	Anti-Crime Programs 5 High
Health Services and Clinics	Health Services and Clinics Low 1	Health Services and Clinics 2	Health Services and Clinics 3	Health Services and Clinics 4	Health Services and Clinics 5 High
Mental Health Services	Mental Health Services Low 1	Mental Health Services 2	Mental Health Services 3	Mental Health Services 4	Mental Health Services 5 High
Legal Services	Legal Services Low 1	Legal Services 2	Legal Services 3	Legal Services 4	Legal Services 5 High
Financial Education	Financial Education Low 1	Financial Education 2	Financial Education 3	Financial Education 4	Financial Education 5 High
Counseling Services	Counseling Services Low 1	Counseling Services 2	Counseling Services 3	Counseling Services 4	Counseling Services 5 High
Cultural Services	Cultural Services Low 1	Cultural Services 2	Cultural Services 3	Cultural Services 4	Cultural Services 5 High
Language and Literacy Programs	Language and Literacy Programs Low 1	Language and Literacy Programs 2	Language and Literacy Programs 3	Language and Literacy Programs 4	Language and Literacy Programs 5 High
Services for Abused Children	Services for Abused Children Low 1	Services for Abused Children 2	Services for Abused Children 3	Services for Abused Children 4	Services for Abused Children 5 High
Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments	Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments Low 1	Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments 2	Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments 3	Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments 4	Transportation for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to Medical Appointments 5 High

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* 4.
Housing

RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Home Improvement Programs	Home Improvement Programs Low 1	Home Improvement Programs 2	Home Improvement Programs 3	Home Improvement Programs 4	Home Improvement Programs 5 High
Homeownership Assistance	Homeownership Assistance Low 1	Homeownership Assistance 2	Homeownership Assistance 3	Homeownership Assistance 4	Homeownership Assistance 5 High
Housing for Persons with Disabilities	Housing for Persons with Disabilities Low 1	Housing for Persons with Disabilities 2	Housing for Persons with Disabilities 3	Housing for Persons with Disabilities 4	Housing for Persons with Disabilities 5 High
Senior Housing	Senior Housing Low 1	Senior Housing 2	Senior Housing 3	Senior Housing 4	Senior Housing 5 High
Affordable Senior Housing	Affordable Senior Housing Low 1	Affordable Senior Housing 2	Affordable Senior Housing 3	Affordable Senior Housing 4	Affordable Senior Housing 5 High
Rental Housing	Rental Housing Low 1	Rental Housing 2	Rental Housing 3	Rental Housing 4	Rental Housing 5 High
Affordable Rental Housing	Affordable Rental Housing Low 1	Affordable Rental Housing 2	Affordable Rental Housing 3	Affordable Rental Housing 4	Affordable Rental Housing 5 High
Fair Housing Services and Enforcement	Fair Housing Services and Enforcement Low 1	Fair Housing Services and Enforcement 2	Fair Housing Services and Enforcement 3	Fair Housing Services and Enforcement 4	Fair Housing Services and Enforcement 5 High
Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement	Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement Low 1	Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement 2	Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement 3	Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement 4	Lead-Based Paint Testing and Abatement 5 High
Historic Preservation	Historic Preservation Low 1	Historic Preservation 2	Historic Preservation 3	Historic Preservation 4	Historic Preservation 5 High
Energy Efficiency Improvements	Energy Efficiency Improvements Low 1	Energy Efficiency Improvements 2	Energy Efficiency Improvements 3	Energy Efficiency Improvements 4	Energy Efficiency Improvements 5 High
Foreclosure Prevention	Foreclosure Prevention Low 1	Foreclosure Prevention 2	Foreclosure Prevention 3	Foreclosure Prevention 4	Foreclosure Prevention 5 High

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* 5.
Community Facilities
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements	Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements Low 1	Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements 2	Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements 3	Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements 4	Senior Center Renovation or Enhancements 5 High
Child Care Centers	Child Care Centers Low 1	Child Care Centers 2	Child Care Centers 3	Child Care Centers 4	Child Care Centers 5 High
Parks and Recreational Facilities	Parks and Recreational Facilities Low 1	Parks and Recreational Facilities 2	Parks and Recreational Facilities 3	Parks and Recreational Facilities 4	Parks and Recreational Facilities 5 High
Health Care Facilities	Health Care Facilities Low 1	Health Care Facilities 2	Health Care Facilities 3	Health Care Facilities 4	Health Care Facilities 5 High

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* 6.
Special Needs Services
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities	Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities Low 1	Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities 2	Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities 3	Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities 4	Services and Centers for Persons with Disabilities 5 High
Handicapped Accessibility	Handicapped Accessibility Low 1	Handicapped Accessibility 2	Handicapped Accessibility 3	Handicapped Accessibility 4	Handicapped Accessibility 5 High
Domestic Violence Services and Centers	Domestic Violence Services and Centers Low 1	Domestic Violence Services and Centers 2	Domestic Violence Services and Centers 3	Domestic Violence Services and Centers 4	Domestic Violence Services and Centers 5 High
Substance Abuse Services and Centers	Substance Abuse Services and Centers Low 1	Substance Abuse Services and Centers 2	Substance Abuse Services and Centers 3	Substance Abuse Services and Centers 4	Substance Abuse Services and Centers 5 High
Homeless Services and Shelters	Homeless Services and Shelters Low 1	Homeless Services and Shelters 2	Homeless Services and Shelters 3	Homeless Services and Shelters 4	Homeless Services and Shelters 5 High
HIV/AIDS Services and Centers	HIV/AIDS Services and Centers Low 1	HIV/AIDS Services and Centers 2	HIV/AIDS Services and Centers 3	HIV/AIDS Services and Centers 4	HIV/AIDS Services and Centers 5 High
Services and Centers for Abused Children	Services and Centers for Abused Children Low 1	Services and Centers for Abused Children 2	Services and Centers for Abused Children 3	Services and Centers for Abused Children 4	Services and Centers for Abused Children 5 High
Veteran Services and Centers	Veteran Services and Centers Low 1	Veteran Services and Centers 2	Veteran Services and Centers 3	Veteran Services and Centers 4	Veteran Services and Centers 5 High
Food Pantries	Food Pantries Low 1	Food Pantries 2	Food Pantries 3	Food Pantries 4	Food Pantries 5 High

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* 7.
Jobs and Businesses
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Start-Up Business Assistance	Start-Up Business Assistance Low 1	Start-Up Business Assistance 2	Start-Up Business Assistance 3	Start-Up Business Assistance 4	Start-Up Business Assistance 5 High
Small Business Technical Assistance	Small Business Technical Assistance Low 1	Small Business Technical Assistance 2	Small Business Technical Assistance 3	Small Business Technical Assistance 4	Small Business Technical Assistance 5 High
Job Creation and Retention	Job Creation and Retention Low 1	Job Creation and Retention 2	Job Creation and Retention 3	Job Creation and Retention 4	Job Creation and Retention 5 High
Employment Training	Employment Training Low 1	Employment Training 2	Employment Training 3	Employment Training 4	Employment Training 5 High
Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation	Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation Low 1	Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation 2	Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation 3	Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation 4	Commercial and Industrial Rehabilitation 5 High
Facade Improvements	Facade Improvements Low 1	Facade Improvements 2	Facade Improvements 3	Facade Improvements 4	Facade Improvements 5 High
Business Financing	Business Financing Low 1	Business Financing 2	Business Financing 3	Business Financing 4	Business Financing 5 High

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* 8.
Neighborhood Services
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Tree Planting/Preservation	Tree Planting/Preservation Low 1	Tree Planting/Preservation 2	Tree Planting/Preservation 3	Tree Planting/Preservation 4	Tree Planting/Preservation 5 High
Trash Removal Service	Trash Removal Service Low 1	Trash Removal Service 2	Trash Removal Service 3	Trash Removal Service 4	Trash Removal Service 5 High
Recycling Service	Recycling Service Low 1	Recycling Service 2	Recycling Service 3	Recycling Service 4	Recycling Service 5 High
Police Services	Police Services Low 1	Police Services 2	Police Services 3	Police Services 4	Police Services 5 High
Neighborhood Watch Programs	Neighborhood Watch Programs Low 1	Neighborhood Watch Programs 2	Neighborhood Watch Programs 3	Neighborhood Watch Programs 4	Neighborhood Watch Programs 5 High

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* 9.
Infrastructure
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

	Low 1	2	3	4	5 High
Drainage Improvements	Drainage Improvements Low 1	Drainage Improvements 2	Drainage Improvements 3	Drainage Improvements 4	Drainage Improvements 5 High
Water and Sewer Improvements	Water and Sewer Improvements Low 1	Water and Sewer Improvements 2	Water and Sewer Improvements 3	Water and Sewer Improvements 4	Water and Sewer Improvements 5 High
Street Improvements	Street Improvements Low 1	Street Improvements 2	Street Improvements 3	Street Improvements 4	Street Improvements 5 High
Street Lighting Improvements	Street Lighting Improvements Low 1	Street Lighting Improvements 2	Street Lighting Improvements 3	Street Lighting Improvements 4	Street Lighting Improvements 5 High
Sidewalk Improvements	Sidewalk Improvements Low 1	Sidewalk Improvements 2	Sidewalk Improvements 3	Sidewalk Improvements 4	Sidewalk Improvements 5 High
Bike Path Improvements	Bike Path Improvements Low 1	Bike Path Improvements 2	Bike Path Improvements 3	Bike Path Improvements 4	Bike Path Improvements 5 High
Traffic Congestion	Traffic Congestion Low 1	Traffic Congestion 2	Traffic Congestion 3	Traffic Congestion 4	Traffic Congestion 5 High

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* 10. Please write in any needs not listed:

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* 11. Please mark the top five priorities that should be addressed in the Village of Arlington Heights. Order them from 1 to 5, with 1 being least important and 5 being most important.

	1 Low	2	3	4	5 High
Affordable Housing	Affordable Housing 1 Low	Affordable Housing 2	Affordable Housing 3	Affordable Housing 4	Affordable Housing 5 High
Business Assistance	Business Assistance 1 Low	Business Assistance 2	Business Assistance 3	Business Assistance 4	Business Assistance 5 High
Affordable Child Care	Affordable Child Care 1 Low	Affordable Child Care 2	Affordable Child Care 3	Affordable Child Care 4	Affordable Child Care 5 High
Code Enforcement Services	Code Enforcement Services 1 Low	Code Enforcement Services 2	Code Enforcement Services 3	Code Enforcement Services 4	Code Enforcement Services 5 High
Crime	Crime 1 Low	Crime 2	Crime 3	Crime 4	Crime 5 High
Drainage	Drainage 1 Low	Drainage 2	Drainage 3	Drainage 4	Drainage 5 High
Employment Training	Employment Training 1 Low	Employment Training 2	Employment Training 3	Employment Training 4	Employment Training 5 High
Energy Efficency	Energy Efficency 1 Low	Energy Efficency 2	Energy Efficency 3	Energy Efficency 4	Energy Efficency 5 High
Forclosures	Forclosures 1 Low	Forclosures 2	Forclosures 3	Forclosures 4	Forclosures 5 High
Health Services	Health Services 1 Low	Health Services 2	Health Services 3	Health Services 4	Health Services 5 High
Home Improvement Programs	Home Improvement Programs 1 Low	Home Improvement Programs 2	Home Improvement Programs 3	Home Improvement Programs 4	Home Improvement Programs 5 High
Homelessness	Homelessness 1 Low	Homelessness 2	Homelessness 3	Homelessness 4	Homelessness 5 High
Pedestrian Accessibility	Pedestrian Accessibility 1 Low	Pedestrian Accessibility 2	Pedestrian Accessibility 3	Pedestrian Accessibility 4	Pedestrian Accessibility 5 High
Persons with Disabilities	Persons with Disabilities 1 Low	Persons with Disabilities 2	Persons with Disabilities 3	Persons with Disabilities 4	Persons with Disabilities 5 High
Public Transportation	Public Transportation 1 Low	Public Transportation 2	Public Transportation 3	Public Transportation 4	Public Transportation 5 High
Recycling and Trash Service	Recycling and Trash Service 1 Low	Recycling and Trash Service 2	Recycling and Trash Service 3	Recycling and Trash Service 4	Recycling and Trash Service 5 High
Senior Citizens	Senior Citizens 1 Low	Senior Citizens 2	Senior Citizens 3	Senior Citizens 4	Senior Citizens 5 High
Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse 1 Low	Substance Abuse 2	Substance Abuse 3	Substance Abuse 4	Substance Abuse 5 High
Traffic Congestion	Traffic Congestion 1 Low	Traffic Congestion 2	Traffic Congestion 3	Traffic Congestion 4	Traffic Congestion 5 High
Vacant Lots and Buildings	Vacant Lots and Buildings 1 Low	Vacant Lots and Buildings 2	Vacant Lots and Buildings 3	Vacant Lots and Buildings 4	Vacant Lots and Buildings 5 High
Youth Programs	Youth Programs 1 Low	Youth Programs 2	Youth Programs 3	Youth Programs 4	Youth Programs 5 High

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* 12. Do you know of specific needs or services not addressed by current housing, homelessness, or special needs services?

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* 13. What are the primary obstacles facing the low and moderate income residents of the Village of Arlington Heights?

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* 14. How can the Village of Arlington Heights help improve the local economic situation?

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* 15. What can the Village do better to raise awareness about programs benefiting residents of the Village of Arlington Heights?

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (847) 368-5214 or nboyer@vah.com.

Thank You for Completing This Survey

Community Development Block Grant Community Needs Survey

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* 1. Are you a Village of Arlington Heights Resident?

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* 2. Are you answering as a representative of a social service agency, affordable housing provider, or other entity that provides housing or other assistance to low and moderate income Arlington Heights residents?

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* 3. Community Services RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 4. Housing RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 5. Community FacilitiesRATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 6. Special Needs ServicesRATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 7. Jobs and BusinessesRATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 8. Neighborhood ServicesRATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 9. InfrastructureRATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

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* 10. Please write in any needs not listed:

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* 11. Please mark the top five priorities that should be addressed in the Village of Arlington Heights. Order them from 1 to 5, with 1 being least important and 5 being most important.

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* 12. Do you know of specific needs or services not addressed by current housing, homelessness, or special needs services?

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* 13. What are the primary obstacles facing the low and moderate income residents of the Village of Arlington Heights?

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* 14. How can the Village of Arlington Heights help improve the local economic situation?

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* 15. What can the Village do better to raise awareness about programs benefiting residents of the Village of Arlington Heights?

* 3.
Community Services

RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 4.
Housing

RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 5.
Community Facilities
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 6.
Special Needs Services
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 7.
Jobs and Businesses
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 8.
Neighborhood Services
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED

* 9.
Infrastructure
RATE THE LEVEL OF UNMET COMMUNITY NEED
WITH 1 BEING LOW NEED AND 5 BEING HIGH NEED