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East Springfield Priorities Survey
The City of Springfield wants to hear from you about your top investment priorities for the East Springfield neighborhood. Please take ten minutes to complete this short survey. THANK YOU!
1.
What is your relationship to East Springfield? (check all that apply)
I am a homeowner in the East Springfield neighborhood
I rent in the East Springfield neighborhood
I am a business owner in the East Springfield neighborhood
I work in the East Springfield neighborhood
If you live in East Springfield, which street do you live on?
None of the above
2.
Of the following transportation issues, choose the TOP THREE you would prioritize.
Walking (Includes need for crosswalks, pedestrian walk signals, and sidewalk maintenance).
Biking (Includes on-street bike lanes and off-street bike paths and more Valley Bike stations).
Traffic Flow (Includes need for major street and roadway repairs and improvements to address congestion).
Taking the Bus (includes need for additional bus stops, shelters at bus stops).
Traffic Safety (Includes speed bumps/humps, curb bulb outs and other roadway changes to slow traffic down and improve safety).
Other (please specify)
3.
Which specific community-oriented investments should be prioritized in
the East Springfield neighborhood?
More community celebrations
Improved communication with East Springfield residents and the city, to keep them informed of what is happening in the neighborhood.
Expansion of youth and senior programming in the neighborhood
Other (please specify)
4.
Choose your top three out of the following investment opportunities for improving access to healthy food in East Springfield.
Community/School gardens
Mobile Market (a food truck which delivers fresh local produce)
Expansion of year-round farmer’s market
Improve local use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) and HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) benefits, through outreach and expanded access, while supporting advocacy for increased funding.
Other (please specify)
5.
Which specific economic development-related investments should be prioritized in the East Springfield neighborhood?
Expansion of a facade/storefront improvement program along the Page Boulevard corridor
Establish a recurring East Springfield small business support series focused on entrepreneurship, technical assistance, and access to capital.
Redevelopment of vacant/underutilized properties in the neighborhood
Other (please specify)
6.
Which specific parks/open space investments should be prioritized in
the East Springfield neighborhood?
Creating small neighborhood parks in parts of the neighborhood that lack parkland, including basketball courts, playground areas, benches, etc.
Expansion of public wi-fi connectivity to cover the entirety of park spaces within the East Springfield Neighborhood.
Advance continued phased park improvements at Angelina and Marshall Roy Park.
Creating a better connection (i.e. a walking/bike connecting path) between the neighborhood and its conservation/park area.
Other (please specify)
7.
Which other investments should be prioritized in the East Springfield Neighborhood?
Bring a cafe or other "third space"
business that will meet the needs of
East Springfield residents
Support existing homeowners with
maintenance and rehab
EV charging stations for multi-family homes and business developments
Coordination with the City for beautification efforts, including planting street trees, improving storefronts, and reducing litter
Support first-time home buyers
Other (please specify)
8.
What other priorities or concerns do you think should be addressed as
part of the neighborhood investment planning process?