Philadelphia Regional Foundation: Community Survey

1. Survey taker

2. Respondent address

3. Subsection of neighborhood, if appropriate

4. How long have you lived in this community?

5. Which of these was the Major reason you decided to live in this community?

6. Overall, considering everything, how satisfied would you say you are living in this community?

7. Right now, how likely are you to recommend this community to someone else as a good place to live?

8. If you had the choice, would you continue to live in this community?

8a. Please tell us why you feel this way.

9. During the past year did you participate in the following community activities?

Next, we'd like to know in what ways, if any, you are involved in the community.

Yes No Not Applicable
Participated in a community, resident, or tenant association
Volunteered to help others in the community
Participated in a community improvement project, such as a clean-up, community gardening, or another beautification effort
Supported local business events, such as a sidewalk sale or "shop local" day
Participated in an organized community social event, such as a festival, block party, or other celebration
Supported a local political organization, candidate, or ballot initiative
Participated in an advocacy group, such as a school parent-teacher association, environmental organization, or labor union
Personally took action to improve the community, such as reporting a hazard or contacting authorities about an incident

Participated in a community, resident, or tenant association

Volunteered to help others in the community

Participated in a community improvement project, such as a clean-up, community gardening, or another beautification effort

Supported local business events, such as a sidewalk sale or "shop local" day

Participated in an organized community social event, such as a festival, block party, or other celebration

Supported a local political organization, candidate, or ballot initiative

Participated in an advocacy group, such as a school parent-teacher association, environmental organization, or labor union

Personally took action to improve the community, such as reporting a hazard or contacting authorities about an incident

10. How likely do you think it is that people in this community would help out in the following situations?

We are also interested in the ways in which other residents are involved in the community.

Very likely Likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely
You needed a ride somewhere
You needed a favor, such as picking up mail or borrowing a tool
An elderly neighbor needed someone to periodically check on him or her
A neighbor needed someone to take care of a child in an emergency

You needed a ride somewhere

You needed a favor, such as picking up mail or borrowing a tool

An elderly neighbor needed someone to periodically check on him or her

A neighbor needed someone to take care of a child in an emergency

11. If something is wrong in my neighborhood, I know that the people who live here will try to fix it.

12. How much of a positive difference do you feel that you, yourself, can make in your community?

13. How would you rate each of the following aspects of this community?

Now, please tell us a little about different aspects that impact the quality of life in the community.

Very good Good Fair Poor Very poor
Cleanliness of the community
Physical condition of homes in the community
Physical condition of streets, sidewalks, and public spaces in the community
Safety in the community
Friendliness of neighbors in the community
Quality of public services in the community
Variety of goods and services available for purchase in the community
Access to transportation
Access to employment centers
Affordability of homes or apartments in the community

Cleanliness of the community

Physical condition of homes in the community

Physical condition of streets, sidewalks, and public spaces in the community

Safety in the community

Friendliness of neighbors in the community

Quality of public services in the community

Variety of goods and services available for purchase in the community

Access to transportation

Access to employment centers

Affordability of homes or apartments in the community

14. How safe would you say you feel walking in the community during the day time?

Next, we have a few questions about safety in the community.

15. How safe would you say you feel walking in the community at night?

16. How would having a police sub-station in the community help to improve resident/police relations?

17. Compared to three years ago, how has this community changed overall?

Now, we'd like to know how you think the community has changed in the past three years.

17a. Please describe why you feel this way.

18. Thinking about the next three years, how would you say your community is likely to change?

Next, please share your thoughts about how you see the future of the community.

19. What, if anything, do you think the people in this neighborhood can do to make it a better place to live?

20. What kind of redevelopment would you like to see on properties where there are vacant or abandoned houses? (check all that apply.)

21. How can community organizations and the neighborhood churches better serve the community?

22. Do you currently rent your home, own your home, or something else?

Finally, we'd like to finish up with a few quick questions.
•If Q22 is equal to Option 2 "Own", then Skip to Q24

23. Would you consider buying a home in this community?

•If Q23 is equal to Option 1 "Yes", then Skip to Q24
•If Q23 is equal to Option 2 "No", then Skip to Q26

24. Which of these factors are reasons you have not yet bought a home in this community? Check all that apply

25. Of the factors you have chosen, which one would you say is the primary reason you have not yet bought a home in this community?

26. Which of the factors are reasons you would not consider buying a home in this community?

27. Of the factors you have chosen, which one would you say is the primary reason you would not consider buying a home in this community?

28. Would you be interested in owning your own business in the neighborhood?

•If Q29 is equal to Option 2 "No", then Skip to Q30
•If Q29 is equal to Option 1 "Yes", then Skip to Q29a.

28a. What type of business would you own?

29. In what year were you born?

30. What is your age?

31. What is your gender? This question should be asked as an open-ended question and then categorized by the data collector.

32. Including you, how many people 18 years of age or older live in your household?

33. How many children under 18 years of age live in your household?

34. What is your race?

35. Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic, Latino, or Latina?

Thank you for completing this survey.

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