UP 378 Community Development Workshop in Alta Sita

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BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, Spring 1998
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
 

This survey is a joint effort between the Emerson Park Development Corporation and the Community Development Workshop of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The area which this survey focuses upon is bordered by Baugh Avenue, 8th Street, Nectar Avenue, and the railroad tracks beyond 19th Street. The results of the survey will be used to create a comprehensive neighborhood improvement plan.  Any comments you make may become part of the Emerson Park Neighborhood Improvement Plan; however, the source if these remarks will be held strictly confidential. If you have additional questions or would like a copy of the completed interview, please do not hesitate to call the Emerson Park Development Corporation (874-0777) or the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois (217-244-5384).

Date of Interview: _____________________

Start time: _______________  End time: _______________

Interviewer #1:_____________________ Interviewer #2:_____________________
 

A. GENERAL PERCEPTIONS:
First we are interested in knowing how you feel about Emerson Park overall.
1.  How long have you and your family lived in Emerson Park? 

2.  How satisfied are you with the quality of life in Emerson Park?
 __ Very satisfied  __ Unsatisfied
  __ Satisfied  __ Very unsatisfied

3.  What are the 3 best things for you about day-to-day living in Emerson Park?
1.  _______________________________________________________
2.  _______________________________________________________
3.  _______________________________________________________

4.  What, if any, are the 3 hardest things for you about living in Emerson Park?
1.    ______________________________________________________
2.  ______________________________________________________
3.  ______________________________________________________

5.  In your own words, identify the 3  most urgent needs in your neighborhood
1.    _______________________________________________________
2.  _______________________________________________________
3.  _______________________________________________________

B.  HOUSING:
We would like to know how you feel about housing in Emerson Park.
1.  Which best describes your housing situation: (choose one)
 ___ I own my home-it's paid for in full.
 ___ I am buying my home and make mortgage payments. 
 ___ I am buying my home through 'bond for deed' sale.
 ___ I rent my home.
 ___ My home belongs to a relative/friend.
 ___ Other (explain) _____________________________

2.  How satisfied are you with your present housing situation?
 __ Very satisfied  __ Dissatisfied
 __ Satisfied  __ Very dissatisfied
Please explain your response.
 

3.  How would you rate the overall housing conditions in Emerson Park?
__Good  __ Fair  __ Poor  __ No opinion
Please explain your response.

4.  At its peak, Emerson Park had 1,500 homes. Currently, there’s approximately 400 occupied housing units in Emerson Park. In your opinion, would you like to see new homes built in the area?  __ Yes  __ No
4.a.  If yes, how many more homes would you like to see built in this area?  (GO TO PART A) (GO TO #5)
__ 0 to 249 homes  __ 250 to 499 homes  __ 500 to 749 homes  __ 750 to 1,000 homes  __ Over 1,000 homes

5.  What type of new housing do you think should be built in Emerson Park? (choose no more than two)
 __ None    __ Mobile homes   __ Town houses/condominiums
 __ Single family homes  __ Apartments   __ Duplex homes
 __ All types listed    __ Other (specify) __________________________________________

6. For which of the following groups need housing the most?
__ Elderly   __ Single adults   __ Families
__ Low income  __ Middle income  __ All listed
__ Other (specify) ______________
   
7.   What two things would most improve housing in Emerson Park?
1.   
2.   

8.  Have you made any home improvements in the last 5 years?
 __ Yes  __ No (IF NO, GO TO NEXT PAGE)
 
8.A.  If yes, did you apply for a home improvement loan?
 __ Yes  __ No (IF NO, GO TO NEXT PAGE)

8.B.  What area  financial institutions are giving out home improvement and mortgage loans to Emerson Park residents?

8.C. Which area financial institutions will not give out home improvement and mortgage loans to Emerson Park residents?
 

C. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
We are interested in how you rate the quality of the facilities and services available to you in Emerson Park.
1.  Please rate the adequacy of the following community services and facilities in Emerson Park.

STREETS GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE  NO OPINION
Street maintenance:  1  2  3 4 5
Streetlights:  1  2  3 4 5
Curbs and gutters:  1   2 3 4 5
Sidewalks:  1  2  3  4 5
Drainage/flood control:  1  2  3 4 5
Traffic lights:  1  2 3  4 5

Please explain your answer for each item marked 'needs improvement'.

SAFETY GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE  NO OPINION
Fire protection: 1 2 3 4 5
Health/medical service: 1 2 3 4 5
Animal control: 1 2 3 4 5
Snow removal: 1 2 3 4 5
Demolition of abandoned houses: 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your answer for each item marked 'needs improvement'.

UTILITIES/OTHER GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE  NO OPINION
Water service: 1 2 3 4 5
Phone service: 1 2 3 4 5
Gas/electric service: 1 2 3 4 5
Sewer service:  1 2 3 4 5
Garbage removal: 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your answer for each item marked 'needs improvement'.

FACILITIES  GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE NO OPINION
Recreation facilities: 1 2 3 4 5
Parks: 1 2 3 4 5
Library: 1 2 3 4 5
Entertainment facilities: 1 2 3 4 5
Child care facilities: 1 2 3 4 5
Meeting facilities: 1 2 3 4 5
Church facilities: 1 2 3 4 5

Please explain your answer for each item marked 'needs improvement'.  
D.  SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
We would like to know you opinion on the local schools and community programs.
1.  How would you rate the following aspects of the local school system?
 GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE NO OPINION
Educational programs: 1 2 3 4 5
School facilities: 1 2 3 4 5
Teachers: 1 2 3 4 5
Administration:  1 2 3 4 5

2.  What two improvements would you like to see made in the school system next year?
 1.  _______________________________________________________________
 2.  _______________________________________________________________

3.  Please rate the following community programs.
 GOOD FAIR POOR DON'T HAVE NO OPINION
After-school: 1 2 3 4 5
Drug/alcohol:  1 2 3 4 5
Child care: 1 2 3 4 5
Senior citizens: 1 2 3 4 5
Adult education: 1 2 3 4 5
Family planning: 1 2 3 4 5
Parent education: 1 2 3 4 5

4.  What recreation programs and facilities do members of your household use regularly?
 
 

5.  What three major recreation improvements would you like to see made in the next year?
1.  ______________________________________________________
2.  ______________________________________________________
3.  ______________________________________________________

6. If the city were to do one thing to improve recreation  facilities and services what should that be?

E  SHOPPING AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The following set of questions will tell us about the type of economic activity in Emerson Park.
1. Where do you usually go for the following goods and services?
   IL COLLAR TOWNS  ST. LOUIS
 EMERSON PARK EAST ST. LOUIS (IE BELLEVILLE) METRO AREA
Groceries:   1  2  3  4
Medical/dental care:  1  2  3  4
Child care:   1  2  3  4
Clothing:   1  2  3  4  
Laundry:   1  2  3  4 
Auto repair:   1  2  3  4
Hardware:   1  2  3  4
Restaurants:   1  2  3  4
Home repair:   1  2  3  4  
Gasoline:   1  2  3  4  
Prescription medication:  1  2  3  4
Appliances:   1  2  3  4 
Home furnishings:  1  2  3  4  
Banking:   1  2  3  4
Legal services:   1  2  3  4
 2.  Which three types of goods or services not offered locally would you like to see offered locally?
1.  _________________________________________________________
2.  _________________________________________________________
3.  _________________________________________________________

3.  Of your shopping needs, what do you purchase most often?
 

4.  Do you know about the MetroLink station planned in Emerson Park? __ Yes  __ No
     Would you use the MetroLink once its built?  __ Yes  __ No
 

F. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
This section includes questions about the kinds of planning you want and the types of leadership in
Emerson Park.
1.  Are you familiar with the Emerson Park Development Corporation?
 __ Yes  __ No

2.  What should be the main goals of the Emerson Park Plan for the next 5 years?
 
 
 

3. Which three should the Emerson Park Development Corporation work on during the next year?
1.    ___________________________________________________________
2.   ___________________________________________________________
 3.   ___________________________________________________________

4.  How could the Emerson Park Development Corporation best achieve these goals?
 
 
 
 

5.  What problems, if any, might  have to be overcome to reach these goals?
 
 
 

6. Would you or members of your household be willing to become involved in a community improvement program?
 __ Yes  __ No  __ Maybe
If yes, how?
 
 

7. What final comments or recommendations would you like to offer Emerson Park residents who are working on this community development plan?
 
 
 

8. Next month there will be a public meeting to discuss the neighborhood improvement plan. Would you like to attend?
 __ Yes  __ No
 G.  YOU AND YOUR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
These last few questions are about you and your household members.  They are very important to help us better understand the previous information.
1.  Do you plan to continue to reside in Emerson Park?  __ Yes  __ No

2.  Sex of respondent:  __ Female  __ Male

3.  What is your ethnic background? (choose as many as applicable)
 __ Anglo  __ Asian American
 __ Hispanic  __ American Indian
 __ African American __ Other (specify) ______________

4.  How many adults live in your household?
     How many children?
 
5.  What is the highest level of education completed for each adult in household?
 __th grade (0-11)  __ GED/High school  __ Some college
__ B.A./B.S. degree __ Graduate level.

6.  How much do you usually spend in on each of the following? 
Monthly rent/mortgage:   __ Under $100  __ $101-200 __ $201-300
__ $301-400  __ 0ver 500$  

Weekly food bill:  __ Under $50  __ $51-100 __$101-150
   __ $151-200  __ Over 200$ 

Monthly transportation: __ Under $10  __ $10-25 __ $26-50
__ $51-75  __ $Over 75  

Monthly utility bill:  __ Under $50  __ $51-75 __$76-100
__ $101-150  __ Over $150

7.  What is your annual household income?
__ $0 to 2,999  __ $3,000 to 5,999 __ $6,000 to 8,999 __ $9,000 to 11,999 __ $12,000 to 14,999 __ $15,000 to 17,999 __ $18,000 to 20,999 __ $21,000 to 23,999
__ Over $24,000

8.  What is your main form of transportation?
 __ Foot   __ Own car   __ Bus   __ Light rail  __ Hitch a ride  __ Bike   __ Motorcycle  __ Other (specify) ______

9.  Are you currently employed?  __ Yes (GO TO PART A) __ No (GO TO PART B)

9.A.  If yes, __ Full-time  __ Part-time
Location of job(s): (check all appropriate)  
 __ Emerson Park  __ East St. Louis  __ IL Collar Towns __ St. Louis Metro
 __ Other (specify)_____________
9.B.  If no, what type of work are you looking for?

10. Have you ever thought of starting your own business? __ Yes (GO TO PART A/B) __ No (GO TO QUESTION 11)
10.A.  If yes, what kind of business have you thought of owning?

10.B.  Would you attend training classes on how to run a small business? __ Yes  __ No

11.  What is the total number of jobs held by household members?
 

Thank you for sharing your time and you ideas.  Your input is invaluable. Don’t forget to come up to the next Emerson Park neighborhood meeting this Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m.  at the Auditorium of the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood Center located at 1200 N. 13th Street. If you have any questions regarding EPDC or our current planning or development activities, please call me at 874-0777