2025 EVCC Community Survey
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
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
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)
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)
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
6.
Tell us more about why you feel the neighborhood is changing:
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
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:
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
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
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)
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
13.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
14.
How do you identify your race and/or ethnicity?