Do you live in the Center City Neighborhood?

Yes = 0

No = 27

What is your general opinion of neighborhood?
(1 is least positive; 5 is most positive)

one = 3

two = 8

three = 9

four = 3

five = 0

What are the top four neighborhood needs?

• reasonably priced quality
• housing
• grocery store
• better public transportation
• retail businesses within walking distance

What are the most serious problems facing the neighborhood?

• a lack of affordable, quality housing
• deterioration of entire area
• crime
• landlords/property owners not maintaining property

Do you rent or own your home?

Own = 26

Rent = 4

Married or single?

Married = 22

Single = 7

Number of children?

three+

Area of city for work?

Retired = 8
Southeast = 1
County = 2
Northwest = 1
Northeast = 2
South = 1
East = 6
Twin Lakes = 1
Downtown = 5
Southwest = 1

Area of city for residence?

Oaklawn = 1
Mid Town = 7
Southeast = 2
East = 1
County = 4
Northwest = 3
West = 3
North = 1
Northeast = 4

Expected housing expense?

$150 monthly rent
$668 monthly rent
$500/$700 monthly ownership

Would you consider living in Center City neighborhood?

Yes = 7

No = 19

Reasons not to live in Center City neighborhood?

• prefers current situation
• danger/lack of security
• lack of quality schools
• lack of decent housing
• too much traffic

Features you would like to see if you were to live in Center City neighborhood?

• grocery store
• good quality affordable housing
• more retail businesses
• secure park/playground area

Interested in incentives to purchase a home in Center City?

Yes = 5

No = 21

Ranking of potential incentives

Downpayment assistance = 1

Low-cost loans for renovation/improvement = 1

Forgivable grants if you live in your home 5 years = 2

Low-interest bank loan if you live close to work = 3