2025 EVCC Community Survey Question Title * 1. Please select: I live, work, or study in the East Village I used to live, work, or study in the East Village I'm a regular visitor Question Title * 2. How long have you lived/worked or studied in the East Village/LES? 0-4 years 5-9 years 10+ years I'm a visitor Question Title * 3. What are our neighborhood's top assets? Choose up to 5. Walkable streetscapes Bikeable streets Sense of community Small businesses Cultural offerings Bars and nightlife Parks/greenspaces Activities for kids/families Activities for teenagers Quality schools High-quality housing Affordable housing Access to transit Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are the biggest challenges facing our neighborhood? Choose up to 3. Traffic/speeding Bike infrastructure Lack of access to transit Loneliness/isolation Litter, garbage, rats Nuisance bars Not enough green space Not enough activities for kids and families Poor quality schools Crime/feeling unsafe in the neighborhood High housing costs Absentee landlords Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Overall, do you feel your neighborhood is changing? Yes, it's getting better Yes, it's getting worse No, it's staying the same Question Title * 6. Tell us more about why you feel the neighborhood is changing: Question Title * 7. Are you familiar with the East Village Community Coalition (EVCC), the non-profit organization that works with residents and small businesses in the community? Yes, I'm involved! Yes, I've heard of the EVCC Not sure Not aware Question Title * 8. Which of the EVCC's program areas are you most interested in? (Please select all that apply) Cultural preservation Small business support Transportation Sustainability Food rescue/justice Civic engagement Community research Other: Question Title * 9. Would you like to get involved with the EVCC? (Please select all that apply) Receive communications (see next question) Volunteer Donate I'm already involved! Not at this time Other Question Title * 10. What are the best ways for the EVCC to keep you updated? (please select all that apply) The EVCC website - evccnyc.org Facebook - @evccnyc Instagram - @evccnyc Monthly newsletter Question Title * 11. How else do you stay up to date on news and events that affect our neighborhood? (please select all that apply) Local news Blogs (evgrieve.com, etc) Nextdoor app Block associations Word of mouth Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. How would you best describe yourself? (Please select all that apply) I'm a full time student I'm raising children I'm raising teenagers I'm retired I own my home I rent a market rate home I rent a rent-stabilized or subsidized home Question Title * 13. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+ Question Title * 14. How do you identify your race and/or ethnicity? Done