Newark360 Appendix V: SVS

Appendix V: Statistically Valid Survey Results Image: City of Newark

INTRODUCTION Purpose Over the spring and summer of 2022, the city hired ETC Institute who administered a statistically valid survey citywide in Newark. Residents were selected at random. The survey was 7 pages long and included scale questions (ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree), multiple options questions (select top 3), straightforward single option questions, and several open ended questions. The survey covered categories of: ●

Community Vision

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Achieving the Community Vision

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Safety, Health and Resilience

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Transportation

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Your Neighborhood

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Economic Development and Employment

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Demographics

The full report follows.

2022 City of Newark, New Jersey Newark360 Master Plan Community Survey

Findings Report

Contents Section 1: Executive Summary............................... 4 Section 2: Charts and Graphs................................ 9 Section 3: Importance-Satisfaction Rating............ 48 Section 4: Tabular Data....................................... 52 Section 5: Open-Ended Responses....................... 97 Section 6: Survey Instrument............................. 107

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Executive Summary

Newark, NJ 2022 Survey

2022 City of Newark Master Plan Community Vision Survey Executive Summary Overview ETC Institute administered the Newark360 Master Plan Community Vision Survey for the City of Newark during the months of spring 2022. The survey will help the City of Newark involve the community in long‐range planning and decisions.

Methodology ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the City of Newark.

Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage‐paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online at Newark360Survey.org.

After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up by sending text messages and mailing postcards to encourage participation. The text messages and postcards contained a link to the online version of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete the survey. To prevent people who were not residents of the City of Newark from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report.

The goal was to complete a minimum of 500 completed surveys from residents. The goal was exceeded with 510 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 510 households have a precision of at least +/‐4.3 at the 95% level of confidence.

This report contains the following:     

Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 2) Importance‐Satisfaction Analysis that ranks respondent’s needs (Section 4) Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 4) Responses from open‐ended questions (Section 5) A copy of the survey instrument (Section 6)

The major findings of the survey are summarized on the following pages.

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Community Vision The Future of Newark. Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with 21 statements regarding the future of Newark. Respondents most often envisioned (either agreeing or strongly agreeing with the statement) less trash and pollution in the river and bay (91%), improved access to fresh and healthy foods (91%), easily accessible health/social services in each neighborhood (90%) and jobs that provide a living wage (90%). There was broad support for each of the items; the lowest level of agreement was still at 77% (pedestrian and bike‐friendly streets that are greener and cleaner). Respondents were then asked to select the three statements they believe the city should prioritize most. These were the top three most selected items: 1. More affordable housing options (53%) 2. Jobs that provide a living wage (36%) 3. Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood (26%)

Achieving the Community Vision Preferred Methods. Respondents were asked to rate their level of support for 20 potential actions the City could take to achieve their goals. Respondents most supported (rating either very supportive or supportive) enforcing cleanup of contaminated sites (96%), targeted job training for growing industries (93%), and management and reduction of trash and pollution with organic waste collection and composting options (93%). There was broad support for each of the actions, the lowest being at 59% support for more artist‐in‐residency programs. Respondents were then asked to rank the three actions they felt should be of the highest priority for the City. These actions were selected the most: 1. A greater variety of housing options (48%) 2. Homeownership opportunities (31%) 3. Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites (25%)

Safety, Health, and Resilience Increasing Safety. Respondents were asked to select the three items that would have the greatest impact on their perception of safety in their neighborhood. Respondents most often selected increased police presence (61%), security cameras (41%), and redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings (40%).

Improving Health. Respondents were asked to select the three items that would have the greatest impact on their overall health. The most popular selections were reduction in litter, trash, and post‐flooding debris (55%), safer more walkable streets (55%), and availability of fresh foods and vegetables (38%).

Environmental Hazards. Respondents were asked to select all the environmental hazards that have greatly impacted their quality of life in Newark. Extreme rain/flooding (55%), nearby site contamination (50%), and hazardous air quality days (49%) were of the highest concern to respondents.

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Building Resiliency. Respondents were asked to select the methods they thought would be the most successful towards building resiliency in their neighborhood. Respondents thought improving critical infrastructure to reduce outages, access to resources to prepare for extreme weather, and support for organizations that assist hard‐to‐reach neighbors were the best methods of building resiliency.

Transportation Types of Transportation. Respondents were asked to select all the modes of transportation their household uses to get to work, school, or other important trips. Respondents most often used a personal vehicle (58%) followed by NJ transit buses (56%) or walking (55%). Those three modes were also the most used to get to work or school specifically. However, 56% of respondents felt that public transportation did meet their household’s needs.

Pedestrian Safety. Respondents were asked to rate how safe they feel walking in their neighborhood. Respondents most often felt either unsafe or very unsafe (40%), 28% felt safe or very safe, and 32% felt neutral.

Bicycle Use. Just 30% of respondents have access to a bicycle. The highest number of respondents (48%) said they would not be comfortable riding a bicycle given the current infrastructure in their neighborhood. Respondents would feel more comfortable riding with protected lanes (54%), adequate street lighting (44%), and calmer traffic (42%).

Public Transportation. Most respondents (56%) feel public transportation meets their household’s needs. Respondents were then asked to rate the quality of 11 aspects of public transportation. Respondents best rated (rating either excellent or good) their proximity to public transportation stops/stations (65%), the affordability of public transportation (58%), and the frequency of service (53%). The most common issues on the “last leg” home that public transit riders faced were bad sidewalks (60%), busy streets (42%), and not enough street lighting (36%).

Respondents feel improving pedestrian infrastructure (42%) and expanding the schedule and frequency of the bus schedule (25%) are the top priorities for improvements.

Your Neighborhood Support for Actions: Respondents most often support (either very supportive or supportive) ensuring streets/sidewalks are safe to use for people of all ages and abilities (95%), developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place (90%), and ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures (88%).

Rating Neighborhood. Respondents were asked to rate various features of their neighborhood.

They were most satisfied (rating either excellent or good) with the availability of transportation options (52%), availability of healthcare facilities (45%), and the attractiveness of buildings and parks (43%). Respondents were least satisfied (rating either fair or poor) with the condition of vacant lots (69%), sidewalks (65%), and the availability of quality affordable housing (56%).

Respondents’ top priorities for their neighborhood are quality affordable housing (42%), cleanliness (39%), and quality of streets (30%). Most respondents (64%) would like to continue living in their neighborhood (either in their current home or a different home).

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Accessible Locations by Walking. Respondents were asked to select all the locations within a 15‐minute walk from their home. Churches or places of worship (69%), supermarkets or grocery stores (66%), and schools were the most common locations available via walking to respondents.

Economic Development and Employment.

Job Access. Respondents feel technical and jobs skills training (54%) would be most helpful to enhancing their job qualifications. In general, respondents feel Newark needs more skilled/technical jobs and tech/computer/programming jobs (21%). Cities can best improve access to jobs by increasing training and technical programs (34%) and developing neighborhood workforce support centers (31%).

Supporting Small Businesses. Respondents feel financing opportunities (26%), grant programs (23%), and affordable offices and workspaces (20%) would best help support small business owners and those looking to start a business.

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Charts and Graphs

Newark, NJ 2022 Survey

Q1. Community Vision. Level of Agreement Regarding Future of Newark by percentage of respondents (excluding “don’t know”) Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

13%

78%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

18%

72%

Jobs that provide a living wage

10%

80%

Improved parks and open space

3% 1%

5%

3% 1%

16%

75%

Accessible health/social services

5%

3%

4%

3%

7%

23%

66%

4%

2%

2%

2%1%

Improved relationship of government/ community

69%

20%

6%

3%

2%

More transparency/responsiveness in government

69%

20%

6%

3%

2%

Affordable spaces for small businesses to start Better air quality and reduced heat island effect

66%

More community/recreation centers for all

4%

2%

23%

6%

3%

2%

19%

9%

15%

10%

68%

More affordable housing options

3% 2%

6%

21%

68%

Improved emergency response to disasters

7%

26%

63%

70%

3% 2% 3%

2%

Preservation of historic places

63%

22%

11%

3% 1%

Additional parks and open space

63%

23%

10%

4% 1%

10%

4%

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

59%

26%

Improved access to regional transportation

60%

25%

13%

1%

2%0%

12%

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

58%

26%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

58%

26%

10%

4%

1%

Attractive commercial corridors

59%

25%

12%

4%

1%

Improved access to the waterfront Pedestrian and bike‐friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

21%

56% 0%

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25%

54%

20% 40% Strongly Agree Agree

60% Neutral

Disagree

16% 16%

2%1%

4% 4%

1%

3%

80% 100% Strongly Disagree 9

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Q2. Top Priorities for Community Vision by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices More affordable housing options

53%

Jobs that provide a living wage

36%

Accessible health/social services

26%

Improved relationship of government/ community

21%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

19%

Affordable spaces for small businesses to start

12%

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

10%

Additional parks and open space

9%

Attractive commercial corridors

9%

More transparency/responsiveness in government

8%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

8%

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

8%

Better air quality and reduced heat island effect

8%

Improved emergency response to disasters

8%

More community/recreation centers for all

7%

Pedestrian/bike‐friendly streets that are greener

7%

Improved parks and open space

6%

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

6%

Improved access to regional transportation

5%

Preservation of historic places

2%

Improved access to the waterfront

2% 0%

15%

30% Top choice

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45% 2nd choice

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Q3. Level of Support for Potential Actions to Achieve Vision by percentage of respondents (excluding “don’t know”) Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

79%

Targeted job training for growing industries

69%

Manage/Reduce trash and pollution,offer composting

67%

Protection from coastal/flash flooding

7%

24% 26%

69%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet

4%1%

24%

64%

Homeownership opportunities

7%

1%

2%

58%

31%

10%

Better traffic flow on major roads

58%

30%

9%

25%

61%

Stormwater/green infrastructure into public areas Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

Strengthen preservation of historic buildings More convenient and frequent public transportation

49%

Plant more street trees and tree canopy

50%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace

34%

More bicycle paths and on‐street bike routes

34%

More artist‐in‐residency programs

29%

52%

29%

0% 20% Supportive Very Supportive

31% 33% 25%

40% Neutral

35% 60% Not Supportive

1%1%

2%1%

15%

1%1%

14%

3%

15%

1%1%

6%

29% 28%

30%

1%

13%

18%

33% 26%

1%2%

13%

28%

54%

1%1%

13%

32%

56%

Sports fields and playgrounds

11%

31%

52%

2% 2%

10%

26%

55%

2%

9%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

1% 1%

8%

24%

63%

1%

10%

22%

66%

A greater variety of housing options

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17%

1%

2% 2%

9%

4%

5%

2%

80% 100% Not at all supportive 11

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Q4. Top Priorities for Master Plan by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices A greater variety of housing options

48%

Homeownership opportunities

31%

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

25%

Manage/Reduce trash and pollution,offer composting

23%

Targeted job training for growing industries

23%

Better traffic flow on major roads

19%

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents

17%

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

10%

More convenient and frequent public transportation

10%

Plant more street trees and tree canopy

10%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace

9%

Protection from coastal/flash flooding

9%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting

8%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet

8%

More bicycle paths and on‐street bike routes

7%

Stormwater/green infrastructure into public areas

5%

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

4%

More artist‐in‐residency programs

4%

Sports fields and playgrounds

4%

Strengthen preservation of historic buildings

3% 0%

15%

30% Top choice

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45% 2nd choice

3rd choice 12

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Q5. Which THREE items would make you feel SAFER in your neighborhood? by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top 3 choices

61%

Increased police presence

41%

Security cameras

40%

Redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings

37%

Litter management on streets and vacant lots

33%

More street lighting

20%

Traffic calming measures Programs and events on your block to get to know neighbors

14%

More programming in public spaces/parks

11%

More active storefronts in commercial areas

10%

Crossing guards

10% 8%

More welcoming porches and front yards

6%

Robust and multi‐platform alert systems

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 13

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Q6. Which THREE items would make you feel HEALTHIER in your neighborhood? by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top 3 choices

55%

Reduction in litter, trash, and post‐flooding debris

55%

Safer, more walkable streets

38%

Availability of fresh foods and vegetables

32%

Addressing concerns related to contaminated sites

30%

More convenient healthcare facilities

25%

Less traffic/congestion/air pollution

16%

More inviting parks and recreation centers

13%

More street trees

12%

More programming in parks/recreation centers

6%

More parklets/outdoor spaces for gathering

4%

Proximity to bike lanes and walking trails

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 14

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Q7. Environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED quality of life in Newark by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

55%

Extreme rain/flooding

50%

Concerns about nearby site contamination

49%

Hazardous air quality days

46%

Power outages

42%

Heat waves

27%

Hurricanes and tropical storms

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 15

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Q8. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

57%

Improve critical infrastructure to reduce outages Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather

49%

Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hard‐to‐reach Newarkers

47%

More support for site contamination clean‐up

47%

Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage

46% 42%

Provide grants for neighborhood‐led efforts Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media

40% 35%

More tree planting on streets and in parks

32%

Installing green roofs on public buildings More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies

27% 0%

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15%

30%

45%

60% 16

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Q9. Types of Transportation Respondents Use by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

58%

Personal car/van/truck/motorcycle NJ Transit buses

56%

Walking

55% 34%

Cab/taxi services

32%

PATH Train

30%

NJ Transit Rail

29%

Ride sharing apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.)

22%

Light rail Carpool in someone else's car/van/truck

10%

Electric scooters (e.g., Lime, Bird, etc.)

10%

Personal bicycle

10%

Skateboard/scooter

5%

Jitneys/Gypsy Cabs

5% 3%

Dockless bikeshare

3%

Megabus

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 17

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Q10. Does public transportation meet your household’s needs? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided")

Yes 56%

I'm not a user 28%

No 16% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q11. Modes of Transportation Used to Get to Work/School by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

66%

Personal vehicle

37%

NJ Transit Bus

21%

Walking

13%

PATH Train

Light Rail

10%

NJ Transit Rail

10%

4%

Bicycle

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 19

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Q12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Neutral 32%

Unsafe 25%

Very safe 7% Safe 21% Very Unsafe 15% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q13. Do you have access to a bicycle? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Yes 28%

I share with someone 2% No 70%

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Q14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

No 48%

Yes 16%

I don't bike 36% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q15. What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

54%

Protected bike lanes

44%

Adequate street lighting

42%

Traffic calming

35%

More bike lanes

10%

More people on the street

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 23

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Q16. Connectivity. Rating How Well Each Item Helps Improve Transportation by percentage of respondents (excluding “don’t know”) Proximity to public transportation stops/stations Affordability of public transportation Frequency of public transportation service

15%

38%

Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

16%

35%

Acceptable number of transfers

17%

31%

Affordability of car ownership/access

18%

28%

Availability of alternative transportation modes

17%

Availability of ADA accessible transportation

16%

Safety of public transportation

13%

Cleanliness of public transportation

12%

Lack of traffic congestion

12% 0%

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26%

12% 20%

6% 8%

11%

27%

18%

26%

40% Excellent

16% 15%

41%

31%

8%

14%

34%

23%

9%

16%

24%

26%

7%

18%

29%

24%

4%

14%

22%

28%

4%

16%

22%

41%

17%

9%

22%

42%

23%

18% 22%

60% Good Neutral

17% 21% 24%

80% Below Average

100% Poor 24

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Q17. Major Issues Respondents Face on their “Last Leg" Home by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

60%

Sidewalks are uneven/broken

42%

Busy streets are difficult to cross safely

36%

Not enough street lighting

28%

Frequent flooding in low‐lying areas during storm

Bus stop/train station is too far away from my final destination

18%

11%

Not enough bike lanes connecting me to my home

9%

Highways or railroads create barriers

7%

Not enough dockless bike stations near my home

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60% 25

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Q18. Top Priority for Expanded Transportation Options by percentage of respondents who selected the item as their top choice

42%

Improved pedestrian infrastructure

25%

Expand schedule and frequency of bus service

14%

Expanded bus route network

8%

Better bike lane network

6%

Light rail extension to Dayton

2%

Bike share in neighborhoods

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45% 26

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Q19. Your Neighborhood. Level of Support for Potential Actions by percentage of respondents (excluding “don’t know”) Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities

82%

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place

68%

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures

22%

59%

Expanding public transportation

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new developments

31%

Allowing homeowners to construct

33%

18%

28%

38%

1%

1%

3%2%

4% 1%

19%

32%

21%

31% 26%

1%

15%

30%

47%

Adding or expanding historic districts

13%

35%

47%

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/development

10%

24%

50%

5% 10%

29%

62%

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood

13%

4%

5% 2%

31% 28%

6%

9%

5%

Changing regulations to promote mixed‐use buildings 24% 33% 31% 8% 4% along neighborhood commercial corridors Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a 16% 19% Higher for property owners a 24% 17% 25% highwater/sewer percentage fees of impervious surfaces towith reduce stormwater runoff and flooding 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not at all Supportive ETC Institute (2022)

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Q20. Rating of Neighborhood by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know") Availability of transportation options

15%

Availability of healthcare facilities

37%

17%

Attractiveness of buildings and parks

28%

13%

Quality of public spaces

8%

Quality of buildings (including homes)

7%

18% 18%

Quality of streets

9%

17%

Availability of quality, affordable housing

8%

Condition of sidewalks

7%

Condition of vacant lots

5% 0%

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11%

18%

16%

35% 37%

23%

23%

39%

19%

14%

20%

20%

22%

13%

14%

22%

29%

16%

14%

16%

26%

19%

13%

22%

23%

21%

37%

24%

41%

17% 40%

8% 18%

23%

22%

24%

8%

21% 19%

20%

24%

Cleanliness

16%

21%

25%

11%

Availability of parking

16%

32%

10%

Quality of business districts

16%

30%

8%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

23%

52% 60% Excellent

Good

80% Neutral

Fair

100% Poor 28

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Q21. Top Priorities for City by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices Availability of quality, affordable housing

42%

Cleanliness

39%

Quality of streets

30%

Availability of parking

24%

Availability of healthcare facilities

22%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

20%

Condition of sidewalks

19%

Quality of buildings (including homes)

16%

Condition of vacant lots

15%

Attractiveness of buildings and parks

12%

Quality of public spaces

9%

Availability of transportation options

8%

Quality of business districts

5% 0%

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15%

30% Top choice 2nd choice

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Q22. Locations Respondents Can Access within a 15‐Minute Walk from Home by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

69%

Church or place of worship

66%

Supermarket or grocery store

65%

School

60%

Park or green space

52%

Bank or credit union

41%

Hospital or health care facility

37%

Recreation center or playground

35%

Public library

29%

Community or cultural center

10%

Employment center

0% ETC Institute (2022)

15%

30%

45%

60%

75% 30

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Q23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”) No, I would want to move to a different city or town

21%

Yes, but in a different house/building

Yes 53%

11%

Not sure 7% No 7% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Resume preparation assistance 13%

Online job search and placement support 19%

14%

Job interview skills training

54% Technical and jobs skills training ETC Institute (2022)

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Q25. What Type of Job does Newark need more of? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”)

21%

Skilled/Technical

21%

Tech/Computers/Programming

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Healthcare

12%

Green jobs

9%

Creative

6%

Hospitality

5%

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

0% ETC Institute (2022)

5%

10%

15%

20% 33

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Q26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”)

34%

Increased training and technical programs

31%

Neighborhood workforce support centers

15%

Centralized online job postings

15%

Public transit routes that serve major job centers

6%

More public transit connections to Newark Airport

0% ETC Institute (2022)

10%

20%

30% 34

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Q27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”)

26%

Financing opportunities

23%

Grant programs, incubators

20%

Affordable office and workspaces

13%

Low interest loans

8%

Business permitting support

5%

A centralized job board

5%

Facade improvement grants and support

0% ETC Institute (2022)

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30% 35

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Q28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

11‐15 years 6% 6‐10 years 7%

16‐20 years 7%

31+ years 58%

0‐5 years 10%

21‐30 years 12% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q29. How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

31+ years 24%

11‐15 years 10%

16‐20 years 11%

0‐5 years 24% 6‐10 years 12%

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Q30. What neighborhood do you live in? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”)

15%

Weequahic

15%

Ironbound

10%

Vailsburg

8%

Forest Hill

6%

University Heights Upper Roseville

6%

Westside

6%

Downtown

6%

Upper Clinton Hill

6% 4%

Lower Clinton Hill

4%

Woodside/North Broadway Belmont

2%

Fairmount

2% 2%

Lincoln park

1%

Lower Roseville Dayton

0%

Industrial District

0%

Mount Pleasant

0%

Port District

0% 0%

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Q31. Respondent Age by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

35‐44 years 19%

45‐54 years 21% 18‐34 years 20%

55‐64 years 20%

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65+ years 21%

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Q34. Respondent Annual Household Income by percentage of respondents (excluding “prefer not to respond”)

$15,000‐$24,999 11%

$10,000‐$14,999 12%

$25,000‐$44,999 15%

Under $10,000 15%

$35,000‐$49,999 11% $150,000 or more 5% $100,000‐$149,999 9%

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Q35. Respondent’s Employment Status by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Unable to work 6%

Not currently employed 6% Not currently employed 1%

Retired 24% Employed full‐time 50%

Employed part‐time 9% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q36. Top 10 Zip Codes where Respondents go to Work/School by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided")

7103

14%

7105

14%

7104

11%

7112

9%

7102

9%

7107

7%

7018

5%

7108

4%

7111

3%

7201

3% 0%

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10%

15% 42

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Q36. Respondent’s gender: by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Female 49% Male 50%

Self‐describe 1% ETC Institute (2022)

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Q37. Are you a person living with a disability? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Yes 20%

No 80%

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Q38. Primary Language Spoken at Home by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Other Creole 1% 1% Portuguese 3%

English 84%

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Spanish 11%

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Q39. Do you own or rent your residence? by percentage of respondents (excluding “not provided”)

Own 41%

Rent 56%

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Other situation 3%

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Importance-Satisfaction Analysis

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Importance‐Satisfaction Analysis Newark, New Jersey Overview Today, city officials have limited resources which need to be targeted to actions that are of the most benefit to their citizens. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources toward services of the highest importance to citizens; and (2) to target resources toward those services where citizens are the least satisfied.

The Importance‐Satisfaction (IS) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better understand both of these highly important decision‐making criteria for each of the services they are providing. The Importance‐Satisfaction rating is based on the concept that public agencies will maximize overall customer satisfaction by emphasizing improvements in those areas where the level of satisfaction is relatively low, and the perceived importance of the service is relatively high.

Methodology The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for items selected as one of the most important items for the city to provide. The sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the percentage of respondents who indicated they were positively satisfied with the city’s performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 (“good”) and 5 (“excellent”) on a 5‐point scale excluding “don’t know” responses). “Don’t Know” responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure the satisfaction ratings among service categories are comparable. [IS=Importance x (1‐Satisfaction)].

Example of the Calculation: Respondents were asked to rate characteristics of their neighborhood then select the top three most important characteristics to their household. For example, thirty percent (30%) of respondents selected quality of streets as one of the most important neighborhood characteristics.

Regarding satisfaction, 25% of respondents surveyed rated the city’s overall performance in the quality of streets, as a “4” or “5” on a 5‐point scale (where “5” means “Very Satisfied”) excluding “Don’t Know” responses. The I‐S rating for quality of streets was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by 1 minus the sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example 30% was multiplied by 75% (1‐0.25). This calculation yielded an I‐S rating of 0.2248 which ranked 3rd out of 13 neighborhood characteristics.

The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an item as one of their top three choices and 0% indicate they are positively satisfied with the delivery of the service.

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The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either of the following two situations:  

If 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the service If none (0%) of the respondents selected the service as one for the three most important areas for the city to emphasize over the next five years.

Interpreting the Ratings Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more emphasis over the next two years. Ratings from 0.10 to 0.20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis. Ratings less than 0.10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis.   

Definitely Increase Emphasis (IS>=0.20) Increase Current Emphasis (0.10<=IS<0.20) Maintain Current Emphasis (IS<0.10)

The results for the City of Newark are provided on the following pages.

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City of Newark

Most Important %

Most Important Rank

Satisfaction %

Very High Priority (IS >.20) Availability of quality, affordable housing Cleanliness Quality of streets

42% 39% 30%

1 2 3

High Priority (IS .10-.20) Availability of parking Condition of sidewalks Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Condition of vacant lots Availability of healthcare facilities Quality of buildings (including homes)

24% 19% 20% 15% 22% 16%

Medium Priority (IS <.10) Attractiveness of buildings and parks Quality of public spaces Availability of transportation options Quality of business districts

12% 9% 8% 5%

Category of Service

Satisfaction Rank

ImportanceSatisfaction Rating

I-S Rating Rank

21% 25% 25%

11 9 10

0.3310 0.2883 0.2248

1 2 3

4 7 6 9 5 8

30% 20% 35% 17% 45% 32%

8 12 5 13 2 7

0.1650 0.1508 0.1332 0.1256 0.1206 0.1069

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13

43% 41% 53% 32%

3 4 1 6

0.0684 0.0512 0.0392 0.0366

10 11 12 13

Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %) Most Important %:

The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the items they thought should receive the most emphasis from City leaders

Satisfaction %:

The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "5" and "4" excluding 'don't knows.'

Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale

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Tabular Data

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Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.

(N=510) Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

55.7%

25.3%

11.4%

2.2%

1.2%

4.3%

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

57.5%

24.7%

9.6%

3.5%

1.4%

3.3%

Additional parks and open space

60.0%

21.6%

9.8%

3.3%

1.0%

4.3%

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes

68.2%

14.9%

9.2%

3.1%

1.6%

2.9%

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start

59.6%

24.7%

6.9%

2.4%

1.8%

4.7%

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood

70.4%

17.6%

4.1%

3.3%

1.8%

2.7%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

55.1%

24.5%

9.8%

4.1%

1.0%

5.5%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

73.1%

15.3%

5.3%

2.9%

1.0%

2.4%

Improved access to regional transportation

58.2%

24.1%

12.5%

1.6%

0.4%

3.1%

Improved access to the waterfront

51.2%

23.1%

15.3%

3.7%

0.8%

5.9%

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect

64.5%

19.6%

6.1%

3.3%

1.8%

4.7%

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters

63.1%

21.6%

6.1%

3.1%

2.0%

4.1%

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Strongly agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

22.0%

7.1%

2.4%

1.2%

3.5%

67.5%

19.2%

5.5%

2.9%

2.4%

2.5%

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government

66.1%

19.2%

5.9%

2.7%

2.4%

3.7%

Jobs that provide a living wage

77.1%

10.0%

4.1%

3.3%

2.2%

3.3%

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

75.1%

12.7%

4.3%

3.3%

1.2%

3.3%

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages

65.7%

18.0%

8.4%

2.5%

1.8%

3.5%

Pedestrian and bikefriendly streets that are greener and cleaner

53.9%

20.2%

15.3%

3.9%

2.5%

4.1%

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark

61.4%

21.6%

10.2%

3.3%

0.6%

2.9%

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

56.1%

23.7%

11.4%

3.5%

1.2%

4.1%

Improved parks and open space

63.9%

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members

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Agree

Don't know

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(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW") Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.(without "don't know") (N=510) Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

58.2%

26.4%

11.9%

2.3%

1.2%

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

59.4%

25.6%

9.9%

3.7%

1.4%

Additional parks and open space

62.7%

22.5%

10.2%

3.5%

1.0%

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes

70.3%

15.4%

9.5%

3.2%

1.6%

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start

62.6%

25.9%

7.2%

2.5%

1.9%

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood

72.4%

18.1%

4.2%

3.4%

1.8%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

58.3%

25.9%

10.4%

4.4%

1.0%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

74.9%

15.7%

5.4%

3.0%

1.0%

Improved access to regional transportation

60.1%

24.9%

13.0%

1.6%

0.4%

Improved access to the waterfront

54.4%

24.6%

16.3%

4.0%

0.8%

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect

67.7%

20.6%

6.4%

3.5%

1.9%

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters

65.8%

22.5%

6.3%

3.3%

2.0%

Improved parks and open space

66.3%

22.8%

7.3%

2.4%

1.2%

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members

69.2%

19.7%

5.6%

3.0%

2.4%

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(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW") Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.(without "don't know") Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government

68.6%

20.0%

6.1%

2.9%

2.4%

Jobs that provide a living wage

79.7%

10.3%

4.3%

3.4%

2.2%

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

77.7%

13.2%

4.5%

3.4%

1.2%

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages

68.1%

18.7%

8.7%

2.6%

1.8%

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

56.2%

21.1%

16.0%

4.1%

2.7%

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark

63.2%

22.2%

10.5%

3.4%

0.6%

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

58.5%

24.7%

11.9%

3.7%

1.2%

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Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

Top choice: A broad diversity of cultures and populations A celebration of Newark's arts and culture Additional parks and open space Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood Higher quality green and tech sector jobs Improved access to fresh and healthy foods Improved access to regional transportation Improved access to the waterfront Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters Improved parks and open space Improved relationship between government agencies and community members Increased transparency and responsiveness in government Jobs that provide a living wage Less trash and pollution of our river and bay More community centers and recreation centers for all ages Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood None of the above Total

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Number 25 14 17

Percent 4.9 % 2.7 % 3.3 %

176

34.5 %

15

2.9 %

26 10 21 4 3 12

5.1 % 2.0 % 4.1 % 0.8 % 0.6 % 2.4 %

10 5

2.0 % 1.0 %

35

6.9 %

10 56 3

2.0 % 11.0 % 0.6 %

4

0.8 %

10 5

2.0 % 1.0 %

13 36 510

2.5 % 7.1 % 100.0 %

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Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice: A broad diversity of cultures and populations A celebration of Newark's arts and culture Additional parks and open space Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood Higher quality green and tech sector jobs Improved access to fresh and healthy foods Improved access to regional transportation Improved access to the waterfront Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters Improved parks and open space Improved relationship between government agencies and community members Increased transparency and responsiveness in government Jobs that provide a living wage Less trash and pollution of our river and bay More community centers and recreation centers for all ages Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood None of the above Total

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Number 16 11 17

Percent 3.1 % 2.2 % 3.3 %

61

12.0 %

27

5.3 %

59 19 37 10 4 16

11.6 % 3.7 % 7.3 % 2.0 % 0.8 % 3.1 %

12 11

2.4 % 2.2 %

34

6.7 %

16 57 14

3.1 % 11.2 % 2.7 %

12

2.4 %

8 3

1.6 % 0.6 %

13 53 510

2.5 % 10.4 % 100.0 %

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Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice: A broad diversity of cultures and populations A celebration of Newark's arts and culture Additional parks and open space Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood Higher quality green and tech sector jobs Improved access to fresh and healthy foods Improved access to regional transportation Improved access to the waterfront Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters Improved parks and open space Improved relationship between government agencies and community members Increased transparency and responsiveness in government Jobs that provide a living wage Less trash and pollution of our river and bay More community centers and recreation centers for all ages Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood None of the above Total

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Number 8 6 13

Percent 1.6 % 1.2 % 2.5 %

31

6.1 %

21

4.1 %

48 14 39 9 1 14

9.4 % 2.7 % 7.6 % 1.8 % 0.2 % 2.7 %

16 16

3.1 % 3.1 %

37

7.3 %

17 71 25

3.3 % 13.9 % 4.9 %

21

4.1 %

19 4

3.7 % 0.8 %

18 62 510

3.5 % 12.2 % 100.0 %

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(SUM OF TOP 3) Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3) Top choice: A broad diversity of cultures and populations A celebration of Newark's arts and culture Additional parks and open space Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood Higher quality green and tech sector jobs Improved access to fresh and healthy foods Improved access to regional transportation Improved access to the waterfront Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters Improved parks and open space Improved relationship between government agencies and community members Increased transparency and responsiveness in government Jobs that provide a living wage Less trash and pollution of our river and bay More community centers and recreation centers for all ages Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood None of the above Total

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Number 49 31 47

Percent 9.6 % 6.1 % 9.2 %

268

52.5 %

63

12.4 %

133 43 97 23 8 42

26.1 % 8.4 % 19.0 % 4.5 % 1.6 % 8.2 %

38 32

7.5 % 6.3 %

106

20.8 %

43 184 42

8.4 % 36.1 % 8.2 %

37

7.3 %

37 12

7.3 % 2.4 %

44 36 1415

8.6 % 7.1 %

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Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision.

(N=510) Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

Don't know

A greater variety of housing options – single family, 2 family, multifamily, location

61.0%

24.1%

9.8%

1.4%

1.0%

2.7%

Better traffic flow on major roads

56.3%

28.8%

8.4%

2.0%

1.6%

2.9%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace

32.0%

31.4%

26.9%

2.2%

1.6%

6.1%

Create more artist-inresidency programs

27.1%

27.8%

32.5%

4.5%

1.4%

6.7%

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies

49.8%

30.8%

12.4%

1.2%

1.2%

4.7%

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

75.9%

15.9%

3.7%

0.4%

0.8%

3.3%

Homeownership opportunities

65.9%

20.6%

7.3%

1.8%

0.4%

4.1%

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets

52.4%

29.8%

12.4%

0.4%

0.8%

4.3%

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting

63.9%

22.7%

6.9%

0.6%

1.0%

4.9%

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Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision.

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

Don't know

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes

32.0%

24.3%

26.7%

8.0%

4.1%

4.9%

More convenient and frequent public transportation options

47.3%

31.8%

14.7%

1.2%

0.8%

4.3%

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

54.1%

26.7%

12.2%

1.8%

1.4%

3.9%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit

56.5%

29.6%

9.0%

1.6%

0.4%

2.9%

Plant more street trees and tree canopy

47.6%

23.9%

17.6%

5.5%

1.4%

3.9%

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

58.6%

24.7%

10.8%

0.8%

1.6%

3.5%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access

62.7%

22.7%

8.6%

0.4%

0.8%

4.7%

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding

60.0%

24.5%

8.4%

0.4%

0.4%

6.3%

Sports fields and playgrounds

52.0%

28.0%

13.9%

1.2%

1.2%

3.7%

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings

49.4%

30.0%

13.5%

2.5%

0.0%

4.5%

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries

65.1%

22.0%

6.3%

1.4%

0.4%

4.9%

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(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW") Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision. (without "don't know") (N=510) Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

A greater variety of housing options – single family, 2 family, multifamily, location

62.7%

24.8%

10.1%

1.4%

1.0%

Better traffic flow on major roads

58.0%

29.7%

8.7%

2.0%

1.6%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace

34.0%

33.4%

28.6%

2.3%

1.7%

Create more artist-in-residency programs

29.0%

29.8%

34.9%

4.8%

1.5%

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies

52.3%

32.3%

13.0%

1.2%

1.2%

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

78.5%

16.4%

3.9%

0.4%

0.8%

Homeownership opportunities

68.7%

21.5%

7.6%

1.8%

0.4%

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets

54.7%

31.1%

12.9%

0.4%

0.8%

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting

67.2%

23.9%

7.2%

0.6%

1.0%

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes

33.6%

25.6%

28.0%

8.5%

4.3%

More convenient and frequent public transportation options

49.4%

33.2%

15.4%

1.2%

0.8%

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

56.3%

27.8%

12.7%

1.8%

1.4%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit

58.2%

30.5%

9.3%

1.6%

0.4%

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Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision. (without "don't know") Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

Plant more street trees and tree canopy

49.6%

24.9%

18.4%

5.7%

1.4%

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

60.8%

25.6%

11.2%

0.8%

1.6%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access

65.8%

23.9%

9.1%

0.4%

0.8%

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding

64.0%

26.2%

9.0%

0.4%

0.4%

Sports fields and playgrounds

54.0%

29.1%

14.5%

1.2%

1.2%

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings

51.7%

31.4%

14.2%

2.7%

0.0%

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries

68.5%

23.1%

6.6%

1.4%

0.4%

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Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

Top choice A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location Better traffic flow on major roads Buildings that combine living space and workspace Create more artist-in-residency programs Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites Homeownership opportunities Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes More convenient and frequent public transportation options Move to affordable renewable energy for public use Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit Plant more street trees and tree canopy Recreational programs for all neighborhoods Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding Sports fields and playgrounds Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries None of the above Total

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Number

Percent

152 38 19 5

29.8 % 7.5 % 3.7 % 1.0 %

21 41 45

4.1 % 8.0 % 8.8 %

11

2.2 %

32 13

6.3 % 2.5 %

9 2

1.8 % 0.4 %

5 13 13 10 8 4 6

1.0 % 2.5 % 2.5 % 2.0 % 1.6 % 0.8 % 1.2 %

30 33 510

5.9 % 6.5 % 100.0 %

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Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location Better traffic flow on major roads Buildings that combine living space and workspace Create more artist-in-residency programs Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites Homeownership opportunities Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes More convenient and frequent public transportation options Move to affordable renewable energy for public use Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit Plant more street trees and tree canopy Recreational programs for all neighborhoods Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding Sports fields and playgrounds Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries None of the above Total

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Percent

67 31 15 7

13.1 % 6.1 % 2.9 % 1.4 %

34 54 63

6.7 % 10.6 % 12.4 %

13

2.5 %

44 11

8.6 % 2.2 %

16 10

3.1 % 2.0 %

12 15 13 6 18 2 5

2.4 % 2.9 % 2.5 % 1.2 % 3.5 % 0.4 % 1.0 %

35 39 510

6.9 % 7.6 % 100.0 %

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Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location Better traffic flow on major roads Buildings that combine living space and workspace Create more artist-in-residency programs Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites Homeownership opportunities Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes More convenient and frequent public transportation options Move to affordable renewable energy for public use Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit Plant more street trees and tree canopy Recreational programs for all neighborhoods Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding Sports fields and playgrounds Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries None of the above Total

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Number

Percent

27 26 13 8

5.3 % 5.1 % 2.5 % 1.6 %

30 32 52

5.9 % 6.3 % 10.2 %

3

0.6 %

42 9

8.2 % 1.8 %

24 10

4.7 % 2.0 %

25 21 25 25 19 12 6

4.9 % 4.1 % 4.9 % 4.9 % 3.7 % 2.4 % 1.2 %

52 49 510

10.2 % 9.6 % 100.0 %

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(SUM OF TOP 3) Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3) Top choice A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location Better traffic flow on major roads Buildings that combine living space and workspace Create more artist-in-residency programs Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites Homeownership opportunities Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes More convenient and frequent public transportation options Move to affordable renewable energy for public use Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit Plant more street trees and tree canopy Recreational programs for all neighborhoods Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding Sports fields and playgrounds Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries None of the above Total

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Number

Percent

246 95 47 20

48.2 % 18.6 % 9.2 % 3.9 %

85 127 160

16.7 % 24.9 % 31.4 %

27

5.3 %

118 33

23.1 % 6.5 %

49 22

9.6 % 4.3 %

42 49 51 41 45 18 17

8.2 % 9.6 % 10.0 % 8.0 % 8.8 % 3.5 % 3.3 %

117 42 1451

22.9 % 8.2 %

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Q5. Which THREE items would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood?

Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood?

Crossing guards Increased police presence Litter management on streets and vacant lots More active storefronts in commercial areas More programming in public spaces/parks More street lighting More welcoming porches and front yards Programs and events on your block to get to know neighbors Redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings Robust and multi-platform (phone, text, radio, TV, email, social media,emergency alert systems Security cameras Traffic calming measures (i.e., speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.)

Total

Number 52 310 189 53 54 168 41

Percent 10.2 % 60.8 % 37.1 % 10.4 % 10.6 % 32.9 % 8.0 %

70 204

13.7 % 40.0 %

32 208

6.3 % 40.8 %

100 1481

19.6 %

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Q6. Which THREE items would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood?

Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood?

Addressing concerns related to contaminated sites Availability of fresh foods and vegetables Safer, more walkable streets Less traffic/congestion/air pollution More convenient healthcare facilities More inviting parks and recreation centers More parklets/outdoor spaces for gathering More programming in parks/recreation centers More street trees Proximity to bike lanes and walking trails Reduction in litter, trash, and post-flooding debris Total

Number 165 195 278 125 153 83 30 62 68 22 281 1462

Percent 32.4 % 38.2 % 54.5 % 24.5 % 30.0 % 16.3 % 5.9 % 12.2 % 13.3 % 4.3 % 55.1 %

Q7. Select ALL environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark.

All the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life Concerns about nearby site contamination Extreme rain/flooding Hazardous air quality days Heat waves Hurricanes and tropical storms Power outages Other Total

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Number 257 278 252 213 135 232 52 1419

Percent 50.4 % 54.5 % 49.4 % 41.8 % 26.5 % 45.5 % 10.2 %

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Q8. Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly.

How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood?

How can the city best support resiliency?

Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather Provide grants for neighborhood-led efforts (e.g., adopta-lot, love your block) Improve critical infrastructure like utilities, lighting, and streets to reduce outages Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage Installing green roofs (a contained vegetated space built on top of a structure for stormwater management, energy savings, or even food production) on schools, recreation centers, and other public buildings More support for site contamination clean-up More tree planting on streets and in parks More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hardto-reach Newarkers Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media Other Total

Number

Percent

251

49.2 %

215

42.2 %

292

57.3 %

233

45.7 %

165 238 177

32.4 % 46.7 % 34.7 %

138

27.1 %

239

46.9 %

204 27 2179

40.0 % 5.3 %

Q9. Please CHECK ALL of the transportation types listed below that you and the members of your household currently use to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks All the transportation types used to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks Cab/taxi services Carpool in someone else's car/van/truck Dockless bikeshare Electric scooters (e.g., Lime, Bird, etc.)

Jitneys/Gypsy Cabs Light rail Megabus NJ Transit buses NJ Transit Rail PATH Train Personal bicycle Personal car/van/truck/motorcycle Ride sharing apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Skateboard/scooter Walking Other None of these Total

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Number 172 53 16 51 23 114 13 284 152 162 50 298 148 25 282 14 17 1874

Percent 33.7 % 10.4 % 3.1 % 10.0 % 4.5 % 22.4 % 2.5 % 55.7 % 29.8 % 31.8 % 9.8 % 58.4 % 29.0 % 4.9 % 55.3 % 2.7 % 3.3 %

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Q9-16. Other: Please define Other Uber Transportation for sick Automobile on occasion Lyft service Lyft, etc... own car My car personal auto CAR NJ trainsit access link self drive MY PERSONAL W/CHAIR. personal vehicle Total

Number 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14

Percent 14.3 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 7.1 % 100.0 %

Q10. Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Yes No I don't need or use public transportation Not provided Total

Number 277 78 136 19 510

Percent 54.3 % 15.3 % 26.7 % 3.7 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q10. Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs? (without "not provided") Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Yes No I don't need or use public transportation Total

Number 277 78 136 491

Percent 56.4 % 15.9 % 27.7 % 100.0 %

Q11. Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school?

Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school?

Personal vehicle (car/van/truck/motorcycle) NJ Transit Bus Bicycle Walking Light Rail NJ Transit Rail PATH Train Total

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Number 338 186 22 108 53 51 66 824

Percent 66.3 % 36.5 % 4.3 % 21.2 % 10.4 % 10.0 % 12.9 %

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Q11-2. NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers: NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers: 0 1 2 3 4 5 Total

Number 19 29 31 12 13 21 125

Percent 15.2 % 23.2 % 24.8 % 9.6 % 10.4 % 16.8 % 100.0 %

Number 8 12 8 2 3 33

Percent 24.2 % 36.4 % 24.2 % 6.1 % 9.1 % 100.0 %

Q11-5. Light Rail:: # of average transfers: Light Rail: # of average transfers: 0 1 2 3 5 Total

Q12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

Very Unsafe Unsafe Neutral Safe Very safe Not provided Total

Number 76 128 163 106 35 2 510

Percent 14.9 % 25.1 % 32.0 % 20.8 % 6.9 % 0.4 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood? (without "not provided") How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

Very Unsafe Unsafe Neutral Safe Very safe Total

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Number 76 128 163 106 35 508

Percent 15.0 % 25.2 % 32.1 % 20.9 % 6.9 % 100.0 %

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Q13. Do you have access to a bicycle?

Do you have access to a bicycle?

Yes No I share a bicycle with someone else Not provided Total

Number 140 354 10 6 510

Percent 27.5 % 69.4 % 2.0 % 1.2 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q13. Do you have access to a bicycle? (without "not provided") Do you have access to a bicycle?

Yes No I share a bicycle with someone else Total

Number 140 354 10 504

Percent 27.8 % 70.2 % 2.0 % 100.0 %

Q14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Do you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Yes No I don't bike/I have no interest in biking Not provided Total

Number 75 234 174 27 510

Percent 14.7 % 45.9 % 34.1 % 5.3 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark? (without "not provided") Do you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Yes No I don't bike/I have no interest in biking Total

Number 75 234 174 483

Percent 15.5 % 48.4 % 36.0 % 100.0 %

Q15. What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?

What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?

Adequate street lighting More bike lanes More people on the street Protected bike lanes Traffic calming (speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.)

Other Total

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Number 223 179 49 276

Percent 43.7 % 35.1 % 9.6 % 54.1 %

213 36 976

41.8 % 7.1 %

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Q16. Connectivity: Please rate each of the following for how well they help you move around Newark.

(N=510) Excellent Cleanliness of public transportation

Good

Neutral

Below Average

Poor

Don't know

9.8%

18.0%

20.8%

14.5%

16.3%

20.6%

Affordability of car ownership/access

13.9%

22.0%

18.8%

10.6%

12.4%

22.4%

Affordability of public transportation

14.3%

33.5%

18.2%

12.7%

3.3%

17.8%

Frequency of public transportation service

11.8%

30.2%

21.2%

11.6%

5.7%

19.6%

Availability of ADA accessible transportation

9.4%

13.9%

23.3%

6.5%

4.5%

42.4%

Availability of alternative modes of transportation

12.2%

20.6%

24.9%

11.0%

4.7%

26.7%

Proximity to public transportation stops/ stations

18.2%

33.7%

18.0%

7.6%

3.5%

18.8%

Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

12.2%

27.3%

16.9%

13.7%

7.1%

22.9%

Safety of public transportation

10.6%

20.6%

22.0%

14.1%

13.3%

19.4%

Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going

11.8%

21.0%

19.8%

11.0%

5.3%

31.2%

9.4%

9.6%

24.7%

17.6%

18.8%

19.8%

Lack of traffic congestion

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Q16. Connectivity: Please rate each of the following for how well they help you move around Newark.(without "don't know") (N=510) Excellent 12.3%

Good 22.7%

Neutral 26.2%

Below Average 18.3%

Poor 20.5%

Affordability of car ownership/access

17.9%

28.3%

24.2%

13.6%

15.9%

Affordability of public transportation

17.4%

40.8%

22.2%

15.5%

4.1%

Frequency of public transportation service

14.6%

37.6%

26.3%

14.4%

7.1%

Availability of ADA accessible transportation

16.3%

24.1%

40.5%

11.2%

7.8%

Availability of alternative modes of transportation

16.6%

28.1%

34.0%

15.0%

6.4%

Proximity to public transportation stops/stations

22.5%

41.5%

22.2%

9.4%

4.3%

Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

15.8%

35.4%

21.9%

17.8%

9.2%

Safety of public transportation

13.1%

25.5%

27.3%

17.5%

16.5%

Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going

17.1%

30.5%

28.8%

16.0%

7.7%

Lack of traffic congestion

11.7%

12.0%

30.8%

22.0%

23.5%

Cleanliness of public transportation

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Q17. Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES on the "last leg" of your journey home.

Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES Bus stop/train station is too far away from my final destination Busy streets are difficult to cross safely Frequent flooding in low-lying areas during storm events Highways or railroads create barriers Not enough bike lanes connecting me to my home Not enough dockless bike stations near my home Not enough street lighting Sidewalks are uneven/broken Other Total

Number

Percent

91 213 141 48 56 37 184 304 26 1100

17.8 % 41.8 % 27.6 % 9.4 % 11.0 % 7.3 % 36.1 % 59.6 % 5.1 %

Q18. Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? Expanded bus route network Better bike lane network Bike share in neighborhoods Expand schedule and frequency of bus service Improved pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, trails) Light rail extension to Dayton Other Not provided Total

Number 63 36 10 114

Percent 12.4 % 7.1 % 2.0 % 22.4 %

188 28 14 57 510

36.9 % 5.5 % 2.7 % 11.2 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q18. Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? (without "not provided") Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? Expanded bus route network Better bike lane network Bike share in neighborhoods Expand schedule and frequency of bus service Improved pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, trails) Light rail extension to Dayton Other Total

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Number 63 36 10 114

Percent 13.9 % 7.9 % 2.2 % 25.2 %

188 28 14 453

41.5 % 6.2 % 3.1 % 100.0 %

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Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

(N=510) Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

Don't know

Adding or expanding historic districts

27.5%

27.8%

27.3%

4.1%

2.2%

11.2%

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single family, duplex, townhouse, condos)

34.9%

29.2%

19.6%

3.3%

5.3%

7.6%

Allowing homeowners to construct

29.4%

23.5%

25.1%

7.8%

4.7%

9.4%

Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial corridors

21.4%

29.0%

28.0%

7.1%

3.7%

10.8%

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/ development

43.5%

26.1%

18.0%

4.1%

1.2%

7.1%

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place

64.3%

20.6%

9.4%

1.0%

0.0%

4.7%

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures

54.7%

27.3%

9.6%

1.0%

0.0%

7.5%

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation

45.3%

31.6%

13.9%

0.4%

0.2%

8.6%

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Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not supportive

Not at all supportive

Don't know

Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities

78.4%

12.7%

5.1%

0.0%

0.0%

3.7%

Expanding public transportation to reach more residents

57.1%

22.2%

11.8%

0.8%

0.4%

7.8%

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding

21.6%

14.9%

22.4%

13.9%

16.7%

10.6%

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new residential and business developments

42.5%

27.1%

16.1%

2.9%

2.0%

9.4%

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(WITHOUT "DON’T KNOW") Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive." (excluding "don't know") (N=510)

Adding or expanding historic districts

Very Supportive 30.9%

Supportive 31.3%

Neutral 30.7%

Not supportive 4.6%

Not at all supportive 2.4%

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single family, duplex, townhouse, condos)

37.8%

31.6%

21.2%

3.6%

5.7%

Allowing homeowners to construct

32.5%

26.0%

27.7%

8.7%

5.2%

Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial corridors

24.0%

32.5%

31.4%

7.9%

4.2%

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/development

46.8%

28.1%

19.4%

4.4%

1.3%

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place

67.5%

21.6%

9.9%

1.0%

0.0%

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures

59.1%

29.4%

10.4%

1.1%

0.0%

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation

49.6%

34.5%

15.2%

0.4%

0.2%

Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities

81.5%

13.2%

5.3%

0.0%

0.0%

Expanding public transportation to reach more residents

61.9%

24.0%

12.8%

0.9%

0.4%

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding

24.1%

16.7%

25.0%

15.6%

18.6%

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new residential and business developments

47.0%

29.9%

17.7%

3.2%

2.2%

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Q20. Rating Your Neighborhood. Please rate the following characteristics of your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor."

(N=510) Excellent

Good

Neutral

Below Average

Poor

Don't know

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks

12.0%

28.4%

14.9%

17.8%

20.8%

6.1%

Availability of healthcare facilities

15.7%

25.5%

14.1%

19.4%

16.5%

8.8%

Availability of parking

10.6%

17.1%

17.5%

15.1%

32.4%

7.5%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

9.2%

22.7%

18.2%

21.6%

20.4%

7.8%

Availability of quality, affordable housing

7.5%

11.6%

20.4%

16.9%

33.5%

10.2%

13.9%

33.9%

20.6%

14.7%

7.5%

9.4%

Cleanliness

7.3%

16.3%

14.9%

20.2%

34.1%

7.3%

Condition of sidewalks

6.3%

12.9%

13.3%

23.1%

39.2%

5.1%

Condition of vacant lots

4.9%

10.4%

12.4%

15.7%

47.5%

9.2%

Quality of buildings (including homes)

6.7%

22.7%

20.0%

26.9%

17.1%

6.7%

Quality of business districts

7.5%

21.8%

19.8%

23.1%

18.4%

9.4%

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers)

7.5%

29.4%

18.8%

20.8%

14.7%

8.8%

Quality of streets

8.1%

15.9%

12.2%

21.4%

37.1%

5.3%

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

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(WITHOUT "DON’T KNOW") Q20. Rating Your Neighborhood. Please rate the following characteristics of your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor."(without "don't know") (N=510) Excellent

Good

Neutral

Below Average

Poor

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks

12.7%

30.3%

15.9%

19.0%

22.1%

Availability of healthcare facilities

17.2%

28.0%

15.5%

21.3%

18.1%

Availability of parking

11.4%

18.4%

18.9%

16.3%

35.0%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

10.0%

24.7%

19.8%

23.4%

22.1%

Availability of quality, affordable housing

8.3%

12.9%

22.7%

18.8%

37.3%

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

15.4%

37.4%

22.7%

16.2%

8.2%

Cleanliness

7.8%

17.5%

16.1%

21.8%

36.8%

Condition of sidewalks

6.6%

13.6%

14.0%

24.4%

41.3%

Condition of vacant lots

5.4%

11.4%

13.6%

17.3%

52.3%

Quality of buildings (including homes)

7.1%

24.4%

21.4%

28.8%

18.3%

Quality of business districts

8.2%

24.0%

21.9%

25.5%

20.3%

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers)

8.2%

32.3%

20.6%

22.8%

16.1%

Quality of streets

8.5%

16.8%

12.9%

22.6%

39.2%

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Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

Top Choice: Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks Availability of healthcare facilities Availability of parking Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Availability of quality, affordable housing Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Cleanliness Condition of sidewalks Condition of vacant lots Quality of buildings (including homes) Quality of business districts Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) Quality of streets None selected Total

Number 30 46 44 37 94 7 63 30 22 16 10

Percent 5.9 % 9.0 % 8.6 % 7.3 % 18.4 % 1.4 % 12.4 % 5.9 % 4.3 % 3.1 % 2.0 %

9 43 59 510

1.8 % 8.4 % 11.6 % 100.0 %

Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice: Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks Availability of healthcare facilities Availability of parking Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Availability of quality, affordable housing Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Cleanliness Condition of sidewalks Condition of vacant lots Quality of buildings (including homes) Quality of business districts Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) Quality of streets None Selected Total

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Number 19 37 41 39 84 10 65 36 27 23 7

Percent 3.7 % 7.3 % 8.0 % 7.6 % 16.5 % 2.0 % 12.7 % 7.1 % 5.3 % 4.5 % 1.4 %

13 43 66 510

2.5 % 8.4 % 12.9 % 100.0 %

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Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice: Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks Availability of healthcare facilities Availability of parking Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Availability of quality, affordable housing Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Cleanliness Condition of sidewalks Condition of vacant lots Quality of buildings (including homes) Quality of business districts Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) Quality of streets None Selected Total

Number 12 29 35 28 36 25 69 30 28 41 10

Percent 2.4 % 5.7 % 6.9 % 5.5 % 7.1 % 4.9 % 13.5 % 5.9 % 5.5 % 8.0 % 2.0 %

22 68 77 510

4.3 % 13.3 % 15.1 % 100.0 %

(SUM OF TOP 3) Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3) Top Choice: Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks Availability of healthcare facilities Availability of parking Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Availability of quality, affordable housing Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Cleanliness Condition of sidewalks Condition of vacant lots Quality of buildings (including homes) Quality of business districts Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) Quality of streets None selected Total

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Number 61 112 120 104 214 42 197 96 77 80 27

Percent 12.0 % 22.0 % 23.5 % 20.4 % 42.0 % 8.2 % 38.6 % 18.8 % 15.1 % 15.7 % 5.3 %

44 154 59 1387

8.6 % 30.2 % 11.6 %

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Q22. Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk from your home.

Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk from your home Bank or credit union Church or place of worship Community or cultural center Employment center Hospital or health care facility Park or green space Public library Recreation center or playground School Supermarket or grocery store Total

Number 263 353 148 51 213 307 180 188 331 335 2369

Percent 51.6 % 69.2 % 29.0 % 10.0 % 41.8 % 60.2 % 35.3 % 36.9 % 64.9 % 65.7 %

Q23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark No, I would want to move to a different city or town Not sure Not provided Total

Number 254

Percent 49.8 %

55

10.8 %

36 102 36 27 510

7.1 % 20.0 % 7.1 % 5.3 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood? (without "not provided") If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark No, I would want to move to a different city or town Not sure Total

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Number 254

Percent 52.6 %

55

11.4 %

36 102 36 483

7.5 % 21.1 % 7.5 % 100.0 %

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Q24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Job interview skills training Online job search and placement support Resume preparation assistance Technical and jobs skills training Not provided Total

Number 48 66 45 186 165 510

Percent 9.4 % 12.9 % 8.8 % 36.5 % 32.4 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications? (without "not provided") Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Job interview skills training Online job search and placement support Resume preparation assistance Technical and jobs skills training Total

Number 48 66 45 186 345

Percent 13.9 % 19.1 % 13.0 % 53.9 % 100.0 %

Number 40 51 56 26 63 93 21 91 69 510

Percent 7.8 % 10.0 % 11.0 % 5.1 % 12.4 % 18.2 % 4.1 % 17.8 % 13.5 % 100.0 %

Q25. What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

Creative Green jobs Healthcare Hospitality Manufacturing Skilled/Technical Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Tech/Computers/Programming Not provided Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q25. What ONE type of job does Newark need more of? (without "not provided") What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

Creative Green jobs Healthcare Hospitality Manufacturing Skilled/Technical Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Tech/Computers/Programming Total

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Number 40 51 56 26 63 93 21 91 441

Percent 9.1 % 11.6 % 12.7 % 5.9 % 14.3 % 21.1 % 4.8 % 20.6 % 100.0 %

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Q26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

Centralized online job postings Increased training and technical programs More public transit connections to Newark Airport Neighborhood workforce support centers Public transit routes that serve major job centers Not provided Total

Number 69 152 26 141 66 56 510

Percent 13.5 % 29.8 % 5.1 % 27.6 % 12.9 % 11.0 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs? (without "not provided") How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

Centralized online job postings Increased training and technical programs More public transit connections to Newark Airport Neighborhood workforce support centers Public transit routes that serve major job centers Total

Number 69 152 26 141 66 454

Percent 15.2 % 33.5 % 5.7 % 31.1 % 14.5 % 100.0 %

Q27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

A centralized job board Affordable office and workspaces Business permitting support Facade improvement grants and support Financing opportunities Grant programs, incubators Low interest loans Not provided Total

Number 23 93 38 21 119 106 58 52 510

Percent 4.5 % 18.2 % 7.5 % 4.1 % 23.3 % 20.8 % 11.4 % 10.2 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business? (without "not provided") How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

A centralized job board Affordable office and workspaces Business permitting support Facade improvement grants and support Financing opportunities Grant programs, incubators Low interest loans Total

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Number 23 93 38 21 119 106 58 458

Percent 5.0 % 20.3 % 8.3 % 4.6 % 26.0 % 23.1 % 12.7 % 100.0 %

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Q28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Not provided Total

Number 52 33 30 36 62 290 7 510

Percent 10.2 % 6.5 % 5.9 % 7.1 % 12.2 % 56.9 % 1.4 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark (without "not provided") How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Total

Number 52 33 30 36 62 290 503

Percent 10.3 % 6.6 % 6.0 % 7.2 % 12.3 % 57.7 % 100.0 %

Q29. How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood?

How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood?

0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Not provided Total

Number 123 59 52 56 91 123 6 510

Percent 24.1 % 11.6 % 10.2 % 11.0 % 17.8 % 24.1 % 1.2 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q29. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark (without "not provided") How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood?

0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Total

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Number 123 59 52 56 91 123 504

Percent 24.4 % 11.7 % 10.3 % 11.1 % 18.1 % 24.4 % 100.0 %

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Q30. What neighborhood do you live in?

What neighborhood do you live in?

Belmont Dayton Downtown Fairmount Forest Hill Industrial District Ironbound Lincoln Park Lower clinton Hill Lower Roseville Mount Pleasant Port District University Heights Upper Clinton Hill Upper Roseville Vailsburg Weequahic Westside Woodside/North Broadway Other Not provided Total

Number 11 1 27 11 40 1 69 9 18 3 1 1 30 27 28 48 71 28 17 36 33 510

Percent 2.2 % 0.2 % 5.3 % 2.2 % 7.8 % 0.2 % 13.5 % 1.8 % 3.5 % 0.6 % 0.2 % 0.2 % 5.9 % 5.3 % 5.5 % 9.4 % 13.9 % 5.5 % 3.3 % 7.1 % 6.5 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q30. What neighborhood do you live in? (without "not provided") What neighborhood do you live in?

Belmont Dayton Downtown Fairmount Forest Hill Industrial District Ironbound Lincoln Park Lower clinton Hill Lower Roseville Mount Pleasant Port District University Heights Upper Clinton Hill Upper Roseville Vailsburg Weequahic Westside Woodside/North Broadway Other Total

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Number 11 1 27 11 40 1 69 9 18 3 1 1 30 27 28 48 71 28 17 36 477

Percent 2.3 % 0.2 % 5.7 % 2.3 % 8.4 % 0.2 % 14.5 % 1.9 % 3.8 % 0.6 % 0.2 % 0.2 % 6.3 % 5.7 % 5.9 % 10.1 % 14.9 % 5.9 % 3.6 % 7.5 % 100.0 %

87

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Q31. What is your age?

What is your age?

18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Not provided Total

Number 96 91 102 98 103 20 510

Percent 18.8 % 17.8 % 20.0 % 19.2 % 20.2 % 3.9 % 100.0 %

Number 96 91 102 98 103 490

Percent 19.6 % 18.6 % 20.8 % 20.0 % 21.0 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q31. What is your age? (without "not provided") What is your age?

18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Total

Q32. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry?

Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Ancestry?

Yes No Not provided Total

Number 181 325 4 510

Percent 35.5 % 63.7 % 0.8 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q32. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry? (without "not provided") Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Ancestry?

Yes No Total

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Number 181 325 506

Percent 35.8 % 64.2 % 100.0 %

88

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Q33. Which of the following best describes your race?

Which of the following best describes your race/ ethnicity? Asian or Asian Indian Asian or Asian Indian Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native White Non-Hispanic Other Total

Number 13 268 8 54 58 401

Percent 2.5 % 52.5 % 1.6 % 10.6 % 11.4 %

Number 20 13 5 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 58

Percent 34.5 % 22.4 % 8.6 % 5.2 % 5.2 % 3.4 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 1.7 % 100.0 %

Q33-99. Self-describe your race/ethnicity: Please describe your race/ethnicity Hispanic Mixed Puerto Rican Latin Latino Mestizo White Dominican Latino/Spanish Spanish White Latino Brasilian multiracial Hispano/Latino Portuguese Hispanos Hispano latino Multi race More than one Total

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89

Q34. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?

Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income?

Under $10,000 $10,000-$14,999 $15,000-$24,999 $25,000-$44,999 $35,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000 or more Not provided Total

Number 68 56 49 70 49 56 47 41 21 53 510

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Percent 13.3 % 11.0 % 9.6 % 13.7 % 9.6 % 11.0 % 9.2 % 8.0 % 4.1 % 10.4 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q34. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income? (without "not provided") Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income?

Under $10,000 $10,000-$14,999 $15,000-$24,999 $25,000-$44,999 $35,000-$49,999 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,999 $150,000 or more Total

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Number 68 56 49 70 49 56 47 41 21 457

Percent 14.9 % 12.3 % 10.7 % 15.3 % 10.7 % 12.3 % 10.3 % 9.0 % 4.6 % 100.0 %

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Newark, NJ 2022 Survey

Q35. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Employed full-time Employed part-time Multiple part-time jobs Student full-time Retired Not currently employed - not looking for work Not currently employed - actively looking for work Unable to work Not provided Total

Number 247 47 11 6 121 7 30 28 12 509

Percent 48.5 % 9.2 % 2.2 % 1.2 % 23.8 % 1.4 % 5.9 % 5.5 % 2.4 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q35. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? (without "not provided") Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Employed full-time Employed part-time Multiple part-time jobs Student full-time Retired Not currently employed - not looking for work Not currently employed - actively looking for work Unable to work Total

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Number 247 47 11 6 121 7 30 28 497

Percent 49.7 % 9.5 % 2.2 % 1.2 % 24.3 % 1.4 % 6.0 % 5.6 % 100.0 %

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(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q36. What is the zip code where you work or go to school? (without "not provided") What is the zip code where you work or go to school?

7103 7105 7104 7112 7102 7107 7018 7108 7111 7201 7114 7106 8901 7901 7117 7109 7195 7003 7444 7017 7033 10038 7974 10108 7090 7016 8869 11733 7043 8625 7006 10018 7514 8855 7950 7079 7302 7960 7008 7101 1020 8816 10007 7054 7042 10048

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Number 37 37 31 25 25 20 14 12 8 8 7 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Percent 13.6 % 13.6 % 11.4 % 9.2 % 9.2 % 7.3 % 5.1 % 4.4 % 2.9 % 2.9 % 2.6 % 1.5 % 1.1 % 0.7 % 0.7 % 0.7 % 0.7 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 %

92

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q36. What is the zip code where you work or go to school? (without "not provided") What is the zip code where you work or go to school?

7073 7063 11220 7040 10471 Total

Number 1 1 1 1 1 273

Percent 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 0.4 % 100.0 %

Number 249 241 5 15 510

Percent 48.8 % 47.3 % 1.0 % 2.9 % 100.0 %

Number 249 241 5 495

Percent 50.3 % 48.7 % 1.0 % 100.0 %

Number 2 1 1 1 5

Percent 40.0 % 20.0 % 20.0 % 20.0 % 100.0 %

Number 98 397 15 510

Percent 19.2 % 77.8 % 2.9 % 100.0 %

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Q36. Your gender What is your gender identity?

Male Female Prefer to self-describe Not provided Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q36. Your gender (without "not provided") What is your gender identity?

Male Female Prefer to self-describe Total

Q36-3. Self-describe your gender Please_self_describe_gender Non binary Gender fluid/non-binary Fluid Gender queer Total

Q37. Are you a person living with a disability?

Are you a person living with a disability?

Yes No Not provided Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q37. Are you a person living with a disability? (without "not provided") Are you a person living with a disability?

Yes No Total ETC Institute (2022)

Number 98 397 495

Percent 19.8 % 80.2 % 100.0 % 93

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Q38. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

English Spanish Portuguese Creole Other Prefer not to respond Not provided Total

Number 418 55 16 3 5 2 11 510

Percent 82.0 % 10.8 % 3.1 % 0.6 % 1.0 % 0.4 % 2.2 % 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q38. What is the primary language spoken in your home? (without "not provided") What is the primary language spoken in your home?

English Spanish Portuguese Creole Other Total

Number 418 55 16 3 5 497

Percent 84.1 % 11.1 % 3.2 % 0.6 % 1.0 % 100.0 %

Number 1 1 1 1 1 5

Percent 20.0 % 20.0 % 20.0 % 20.0 % 20.0 % 100.0 %

Number 207 283 16 4 510

Percent 40.6 % 55.5 % 3.1 % 0.8 % 100.0 %

Q38-5. Other Language: Please_define Amharic Yoruba Akan Telugu Thai Total

Q39. Do you own or rent your current residence?

Do you own or rent your current residence?

Own Rent Other situation Not provided Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q39. Do you own or rent your current residence? (without "not provided") Do you own or rent your current residence?

Own Rent Other situation Total

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Number 207 283 16 506

Percent 40.9 % 55.9 % 3.2 % 100.0 %

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Q39-3. Other Situation Other Situation Homeless Homeless due to housefire House sitting but about to be homeless I'm residing in my daughter's home.

Co-Op Living with a family CO-OP Total

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Number 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 11

Percent 18.2 % 18.2 % 18.2 % 18.2 % 9.1 % 9.1 % 9.1 % 100.0 %

95

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Newark, NJ 2022 Survey

Open‐Ended Questions Q7—“Other”: Please CHECK ALL of the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark.                           

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air pollution Be mindful of the street construction ‐ the splitting of the concrete sts.

Broadband, cable callous motobike driving Cleaner streets crime Crime Crime, people standing on street corners particularly by liquor stores and bodegas.

Dirty street and dirty building fronts Drugs activities that have been going on inside and outside the building and management hasn't done anything yet for the 4 years I've been living here Drugs and gangs. dumping and abandoned homes Eliminate neighbor dogs from using our lawn & sidewalks for pooping on it. It needs to stop asap Foul smells, potholes garbage, my neighborhood is filthy Gun violence/and quality of life crimes Homeowners, including landlords, do not care for the property's exterior illegal dumping lead in the water lead in water Lead in water.

LITTER AND TRASH litter on sidewalk/in front of home Litter, trash Looting and rioting during blackout or future natural disasters or invasion of America during WW3 More control in double parking violations.

My concerns are the street in need of great repair especially near Penn Station and Raymond Blvd and the street leaving from Newark to Jersey City, Raymond Blvd are horrible just moved to Newark horrible conditions on your vehicle.

Need more police because is too much delicuescen Newark need to do something about the rats and raccoons in the neighborhood.

Noise control POOR MANAGEMENT OF STREET Pot holes/proper street maintenance Robos rodent/squirrel infestations

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sewer, storm drains backing up, stillwater bacteria & waste Shooting,gangs,driving fast.

SINCE I AM DISABLED AND WHEELCHAIR BOUND , MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE AMOUNT OF E‐ SCOOTERS THAT ARE ABANDONED ON THE SIDEWALKS AND IN THE PATHWAYS IN THE PARK. Smoking Speeding cars Streets not being clean and near by homes with trash.

The sale of spaces too close to existing structures for outside builders. No concern for homeowners who have resided in the area for years.

The unsightly look of the people who are strung out on heroin entering into the community and private property looking through yards, high on hard drugs and homeless standing at traffic lights and begging it can become intimidating and scary especially with your own medical issues.

There is a lot of litter, confusing/unavailable recycling options, and too much traffic and pollution. I'm afraid to let my baby play in the park, because I'm afraid of what she might put in her mouth. I don't want her to get her hands on a used condom or empty liquor bottle. trash trash ‐ dirty streets trash (litter) Trash and litter Trying to keep the kids off the streets VIOLENCE AND NOT FEELING SAFE water quality, rats

98

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Q8—“Other”: Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood?      

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affordable housing ‐ with rentals being 1200‐7000, the community is bound to be replaced by others better water quality, more home ownership opportunities, pest control bigger, more readable signs Consistent cleanup of abandoned buildings and dumping in neighborhoods.

Constant street cleaning to change the mindset of people throwing trash all over.

CREATE FRESH WATER PROGRAMS AROUND THE CITY, ESPECIALLY NEAR SENIOR RESIDENCES. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME AND HAVE TO SPEND OVER 30 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR BOTTLED WATER. SENIORS NEED HELP WITH THIS. crime Drug dealers off the streets posted on the corners for yrs...Do the same for the average blocks as you would if it were a politician block...Do something about the Garbage, rats, abandon houses..Home owners should be able too find parking on there block...get involved with petitions like neighboring towns have in place..get fined or towed no parking from 6am to 6pm if you do not live on the block..(period)..

Enforce homeowner to keep front house clean Enforcement of nuisance laws currently on the books ‐ double parking ‐ loud music ‐ littler, etc...

Ensure that after these measures are implemented that we are not justified Fix streets Grants for homeowners to install resiliency/floodwater runoff infrastructure (rain collection barrels) and clean energy (solar) Grants for low income homeowners to make repairs.

Have an immediate effective clean up plan.

Identifify more flood prone areas and rebuild them. ex‐Rutgers University Area Improve city response to emergencies Increased/ improved communication systems with Sanitation department AND project schedules for community work projects! Notification/ lack of is UNACCEPTABLE! INFORM RESIDENTS OF SAFE LOCATIONS IN CASE OF WEATHER AND OTHER EMERGENCIES‐IG SHELTER, ETC Making sure the existing residents are really considered in all decisions and redevelopment considering the real future of Newark.

More dog parks if possible near senior citizens who are not able to travel farther from the buildings they live , possibly in at a vacant space where a home can’t be placed due to traffic vision and safety Need more procreation need more police PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORS TO MAINTAIN THEIR STREET ENVIRONMENT RESPECT FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS Provide more police presence in residential areas.

Quick response from our police force and task force with positive follow up.

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The best way the city can support its resident it’s by starting to improve their sanitation department. NEwark has a Rat problem. That many big cities around us have found a solution (Elizabeth). How can we live in dignity if your house gets filled with mices. How can you take a walk in your neighborhood with the fear that a Rats will cross your feet. We have a GARBAGE problem. That then creates a RAT problem. Which then becomes very unsanitary. I bought my home in NEwark Last year. Is definitely not a place I see raising my kids.

Think about slowly making a night life environment in our city.

100

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Q15—“Other”: What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?                              

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Being on a bike makes people more likely to be harmed in some way through exposure.

Better roads Better street, sidewalks Bike lanes that do not interfere with vehicle traffic if at all possible.

BIKER AND DRIVER FOLLOWING TRAFFIC LAW Close off some streets to cars Comfort in walking the streets Cracking down on traffic violations (e.g., double parking).

Daylight Given distances in Newark, bicycling won't help.

I have only seen small youngsters riding bikes in my neighborhood and they are to young to ride in streets If they taught the ppl who ride the scooters safety of riding with traffic and Not to ride on sidewalks but that’s due to the stolen car issues increase bicycle safety rules and enforcement. leave it as it is Less double parked cars on streets blocking intersections Less people on our streets Less stolen cars speeding through the area More police More police More police presence ‐ some safety regulation in place to feel like I won’t be followed home, which happens sometimes more stop sign singage no double parking in bike lane Noise reduction.

Place bike lanes on the outside of parked cars not on the inside Police on the streets. protection on the street while riding bike Reducing aggressive drivers/racing stop speeding cars on my street Street signs for people with vision problems Traffic enforcement. As a pedestrian attempting to cross in a crosswalk, cars will speed up when you're crossing, shout, flip the bird, etc. I don't even try to ride a bike on Newark streets as I know it's unsafe. I use the sidewalk. I don't care what the law is, because it's too unsafe to ride in the street.

We don’t use the lanes we have in north newark the community as a whole dislikes it.

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Q17—“Other”: Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES on the "last leg" of your journey home.               

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Buses to slow or do not come at all.

Abandoned houses used for drugs.

Adequate parking per community ‐ especially for the disabled AT TIMES ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS Cannot bring food/shopping carts on buses. current work at home damaged roads Drug/gang infestation drugs Need to fix! My sidewalks are completely gone, that's why the dogs are using for toilet! none Not enough parking.

Now retired Park availability on block PARKING! This is a whole major issue across all five wards in Newark. For safety and healthy living for residents (and to keep our neighborhoods less congested), implementing residential parking lots and demoing how certain wards, like the East Ward, perform with residential street permits would be a good strategy. But first and foremost, residential parking lots are a must! I feel that this would help with healthy living impacted by the air quality of many cars in the vicinity, with more parking options, more police presence and regulated streets where people feel safe walking home from their car, and overall less overcrowding/double parking in so many areas. rush hour congestion/ double parking Slow traffic due to narrow streets, double parked cars and heavy traffic "Street humps required near all schools with flashing lights. Louise A. Spencer etc) Highly congested areas need to be policed with crossing guards. " Streets are uneven/broken Terrible road conditions, potholes, cracks all over roadways in Newark is major issue.

To much traffic congestion. traffic bad traffic light W. Nrk & Littleton Ave Zero traffic enforcement, and many unsafe intersections. Streets that are one way and too wide that encourage speeding.

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Q18—“Other”: Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY?              

adequate/affordable parking thru out city As I mentioned before, residential parking lots!

Better bus access to New York City.

Free bus systems similar to Baltimore or a free shuttle to the arts I use access link Improve streets Improved pedestrian infrastructure & fix these streets ‐ fill in all potholes!

In my neighborhood: Smaller buses that can maneuver the narrow streets, create more one way streets for busses to circulate, eliminate double parked cars by towing not ticketing Light rail extension to Ironbound Make sure buses are safe for driver and passengers Make transportation match the neighborhood requirements More light rail throughout the city. moving out of this neighborhood Own a vehicle as I'm sure bikes, escooters in my opinion make a person more susceptible to being violated.

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Bergen 516 Branch Brook park area close to downtown Closer to South Orange or Seaton Hall University Downtown Downtown Newark Forest Hill Forest Hill Forest Hill Forest Hill Forest Hill Ironbound Ironbound Ironbound Ironbound Ironbound Kearny North Newark Union County University Heights.

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Q23—“No, I would want to move to a different city or town: Where?”: If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?    

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A city that does not have so much crime and corruption A town where quality of life is better Another state with better cost of living Any where ki would have to walk out of my front door and not see drug dealers on a daily basis and be concerned for my health safety and those of my family. It is ridiculous that there is no police presence in my community. Drug dealers are teaching our youth to live a destructive life..

ANYWHERE BETTER ANYWHERE WITH LESS CRIME Anywhere! Bergen county Arizona, New Mexico BLOOMFIELD Bloomfield Clark Clifton Decatur illinois Delaware East Rutherford NJ Elizabeth nj Fargo, North Dakota florida Hillsborogh nj Hillside Irvington Kearney,Nj Kearny Kearny

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Keyport NJ Maplewood Maplewood, Monroe, Paramus Montclair Montclair Morris County or Hudson County ‐ Essex corrupt to core ‐ city officials elitists help only themselves Morristown New York or LA for business access.

North Carolina or Maryland Not inner city ‐ less congestion Orange or west orange Co Out of Essex County Out of Essex county Rahway Secaucus Somerset Somerset nj South Fl South Orange SOUTH ORANGE Union Union Union Union, Somerset Unsure. Somewhere cheaper Was considering moving out of town ‐ but I was born/raised in Newark wayne

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7th Ave 7th Ave 7th avenue between Victoria avenue Around University Hospital Broad Street Broadway and Chester Central Ward Frelinghuysen Ave area Hawthorne ave & Bergen I live in the south ward Ivy Hall IVY HILL Ivy hill technically Upper Vailsburg. Why do you guys keep excluding this neighborhood? I have mentioned this omitted several times. Chris. Allison and others let's get this corrected. This makes me thank that this neighborhood will be left out of the plan.

James street commons Lower Roseville, Upper Roseville Lower Vailsburg Mercer St Naoark Newark NEWARK North Newark North Newark North Newark North Newark Prince Street Seventh Avenue South New DNC South Ward District south ward off of Springfield Avenue South Ward/Aunyon Southern Support The James Street Commons Historic District town house West ward

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May 2022 Dear Newark Resident: The City of Newark, through its Department of Economic and Housing Development, Office of Planning and Zoning Office, is working on the city’s new Master Plan, Newark360: An Equitable Way Forward.

Newark360 is a comprehensive planning effort to improve and transform Newark’s physical landscape in a way to enable Newarkers to live fuller, happier, and ultimately longer lives!

Mayor Ras J. Baraka recognizes that as Newark’s population grows and changes in the coming decades, our neighborhoods must proactively meet the needs of all Newarkers. This plan will ensure that all residents—regardless of age, race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, or zip code—can thrive in their neighborhoods and have access to all the services they need.

As part of Newark360, we’re conducting a survey to understand Newarkers’ vision for their future and establish priorities for how the city will grow and evolve. Your household was selected at random to receive this survey; therefore, we urge your participation in completing the enclosed survey.

This survey will only take about 15 minutes to complete, so responding to each question is important.

The time you invest in completing the survey will help the City of Newark’s Office of Planning and Zoning reflect resident-driven priorities.

We are working with ETC Institute (an independent consulting company) to administer this survey. They will compile the data received and provide the results to City of Newark’s Office of Planning and Zoning.

Your responses will remain confidential. Please return your completed survey within the next two weeks in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

If it is more convenient, you may also complete the survey online at newark360survey.org. If you have any question or comments, feel free to contact Ryan Murray with ETC Institute at (913) 254-4598 or the Newark360 project management team at info@newark360.org. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback.

Sincerely, Newark360 Master Plan Team

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What elements will be addressed by the Plan?

Parks & Open Space

Utilities & Infrastructure

Sustainability & the Environment

Historic Preservation & Cultural Assets

Transportation & Circulation

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Plan Development

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Newark360 Master Plan Community Vision Survey Please take a few minutes to complete this community vision survey. Your input is an important part of the City's on-going effort to involve the community in long-range planning and decisions. If you would like to complete this survey online, go to Newark360Survey.org.

Community Vision 1.

Community Vision. Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements about the future of Newark using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree," and 1 means "Strongly Disagree."

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A broad diversity of cultures and populations A celebration of Newark's arts and culture Additional parks and open space Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood Higher quality green and tech sector jobs Improved access to fresh and healthy foods Improved access to regional transportation Improved access to the waterfront Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters Improved parks and open space Improved relationship between government agencies and community members Increased transparency and responsiveness in government Jobs that provide a living wage Less trash and pollution of our river and bay More community centers and recreation centers for all ages Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

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From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 1.]

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How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

To achieve this vision for Newark, the City's Master Plan Very Supportive Supportive should prioritize the following...

A greater variety of housing options – single family, 2 family, 5 4 multifamily, location Better traffic flow on major roads 5 4 Buildings that combine living space and workspace 5 4 Create more artist-in-residency programs 5 4 Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in 5 4 the case of emergencies Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 5 4 Homeownership opportunities 5 4 Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into 5 4 parks, open space, and main streets Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste 5 4 collection and composting More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 5 4 More convenient and frequent public transportation options 5 4 Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 5 4 Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances 5 4 and places to sit Plant more street trees and tree canopy 5 4 Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 5 4 Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 5 4 Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 5 4 Sports fields and playgrounds 5 4 Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 5 4 Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 5 4

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From the list of actions in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 3.]

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2nd: ____

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Safety, Health, and Resilience 5.

Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood?

[Check up to THREE.] ____(01) Crossing guards ____(02) Increased police presence ____(03) Litter management on streets and vacant lots ____(04) More active storefronts in commercial areas ____(05) More programming in public spaces/parks ____(06) More street lighting ____(07) More welcoming porches and front yards ____(08) Programs and events on your block to get to know neighbors ____(09) Redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings ____(10) Robust and multi-platform (phone, text, radio, TV, email, social media) emergency alert systems ____(11) Security cameras ____(12) Traffic calming measures (i.e., speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.)

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Newark, NJ 2022 Survey Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood? [Check up to THREE.]

____(01) Addressing concerns related to contaminated sites ____(02) Availability of fresh foods and vegetables ____(03) Safer, more walkable streets ____(04) Less traffic/congestion/air pollution ____(05) More convenient healthcare facilities ____(06) More inviting parks and recreation centers 7.

Please CHECK ALL of the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark. [Check all that apply.] ____(1) Concerns about nearby site contamination ____(2) Extreme rain/flooding ____(3) Hazardous air quality days ____(4) Heat waves

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____(07) More parklets/outdoor spaces for gathering ____(08) More programming in parks/recreation centers ____(09) More street trees ____(10) Proximity to bike lanes and walking trails ____(11) Reduction in litter, trash, and post-flooding debris

____(5) Hurricanes and tropical storms ____(6) Power outages ____(7) Other: ___________________________________

Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood? [Check all that apply.]. ____(01) Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather ____(02) Provide grants for neighborhood-led efforts (e.g., adopt-a-lot, love your block) ____(03) Improve critical infrastructure like utilities, lighting, and streets to reduce outages ____(04) Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage ____(05) Installing green roofs (a contained vegetated space built on top of a structure for stormwater management, energy savings, or even food production) on schools, recreation centers, and other public buildings ____(06) More support for site contamination clean-up ____(07) More tree planting on streets and in parks ____(08) More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies ____(09) Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hard-to-reach Newarkers ____(10) Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media ____(11) Other: ____________________________________________________________

Transportation 9.

Please CHECK ALL of the transportation types listed below that you and the members of your household currently use to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks. [Check all that apply.] ____(01) Cab/taxi services ____(02) Carpool in someone else's car/van/truck ____(03) Dockless bikeshare ____(04) Electric scooters (e.g., Lime, Bird, etc.) ____(05) Jitneys/Gypsy Cabs ____(06) Light rail ____(07) Megabus ____(08) NJ Transit buses ____(09) NJ Transit Rail

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____(10) PATH Train ____(11) Personal bicycle ____(12) Personal car/van/truck/motorcycle ____(13) Ride sharing apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.) ____(14) Skateboard/scooter ____(15) Walking ____(16) Other: _____________________________________ ____(17) None of these

Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs? ____(1) Yes

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____(3) I don't need or use public transportation

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Newark, NJ 2022 Survey Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school?

[Check all that apply.]

____(5) Light Rail: # of average transfers: ____ ____(6) NJ Transit Rail ____(7) PATH Train

____(1) Personal vehicle (car/van/truck/motorcycle) ____(2) NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers: ____ ____(3) Bicycle ____(4) Walking 12.

How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood? ____(5) Very Safe ____(4) Safe

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____(3) I share a bicycle with someone else

Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark? ____(1) Yes

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____(1) Very Unsafe

Do you have access to a bicycle? ____(1) Yes

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____(3) I don't bike/I have no interest in biking

What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark? [Check all that apply.] ____(4) Protected bike lanes ____(5) Traffic calming (speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.) ____(6) Other: _____________________________________________

____(1) Adequate street lighting ____(2) More bike lanes ____(3) More people on the street 16.

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Connectivity. Using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor," please rate each of the following for how well they help you move around Newark.

Please rate the following: Cleanliness of public transportation Affordability of car ownership/access Affordability of public transportation Frequency of public transportation service Availability of ADA accessible transportation Availability of alternative modes of transportation Proximity to public transportation stops/stations Reliability of public transportation (timeliness) Safety of public transportation Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going Lack of traffic congestion

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Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES on the "last leg" of your journey home. [Check all that apply.] ____(1) Bus stop/train station is too far away from my final destination ____(2) Busy streets are difficult to cross safely ____(3) Frequent flooding in low-lying areas during storm events ____(4) Highways or railroads create barriers

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____(5) Not enough bike lanes connecting me to my home ____(6) Not enough dockless bike stations near my home ____(7) Not enough street lighting ____(8) Sidewalks are uneven/broken ____(9) Other: ______________________________________

Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? [Check only ONE.] ____(1) Expanded bus route network ____(2) Better bike lane network ____(3) Bike share in neighborhoods ____(4) Expand schedule and frequency of bus service

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____(5) Improved pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, trails) ____(6) Light rail extension to Dayton ____(7) Other: ______________________________________

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Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

Rate your level of support for each action taking place in your Very Not Not at all Supportive Neutral Supportive Supportive Supportive neighborhood.

Adding or expanding historic districts 5 4 3 2 1 Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single 5 4 3 2 1 family, duplex, townhouse, condos) Allowing homeowners to construct "accessory dwelling units" (smaller independent units or "Granny Flats") in addition to the primary 5 4 3 2 1 dwelling Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial 5 4 3 2 1 corridors Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the 5 4 3 2 1 same building/development Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place 5 4 3 2 1 Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood 5 4 3 2 1 resistance measures Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public 5 4 3 2 1 transportation Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for 5 4 3 2 1 people of all ages and abilities Expanding public transportation to reach more residents 5 4 3 2 1 Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater 5 4 3 2 1 runoff and flooding Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management 5 4 3 2 1 should be included in new residential and business developments

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Rating Your Neighborhood. Please rate the following characteristics of your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor."

Item: Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks Availability of healthcare facilities Availability of parking Availability of quality, affordable fresh food Availability of quality, affordable housing Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

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From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 20.]

1st: ____

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Newark, NJ 2022 Survey Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk of your home.

[Check all that apply.]

____(01) Bank or credit union ____(02) Church or place of worship ____(03) Community or cultural center ____(04) Employment center ____(05) Hospital or health care facility 23.

____(06) Park or green space ____(07) Public library ____(08) Recreation center or playground ____(09) School ____(10) Supermarket or grocery store

If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood? ____(1) Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood ____(2) Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house ____(3) No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark: Where? ____________________________________ ____(4) No, I would want to move to a different city or town: Where? ______________________________________________ ____(5) Not sure

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Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications? [Select only ONE.] ____(1) Job interview skills training ____(2) Online job search and placement support

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What ONE type of job does Newark need more of? [Select only ONE.] ____(5) Manufacturing ____(6) Skilled/Technical ____(7) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics ____(8) Tech/Computers/Programming

____(1) Creative ____(2) "Green" jobs ____(3) Healthcare ____(4) Hospitality 26.

How can the city BEST improve access to jobs? [Select only ONE.] ____(1) Centralized online job postings ____(2) Increased training and technical programs ____(3) More public transit connections to Newark Airport

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____(3) Resume preparation assistance ____(4) Technical and jobs skills training

____(4) Neighborhood workforce support centers ____(5) Public transit routes that serve major job centers

How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

[Select only ONE.] ____(1) A centralized job board ____(2) Affordable office and workspaces ____(3) Business permitting support ____(4) Facade improvement grants and support

____(5) Financing opportunities ____(6) Grant programs, incubators ____(7) Low interest loans

Demographics ______ years

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How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

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How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood?

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What neighborhood do you live in? ____(01) Belmont ____(02) Dayton ____(03) Downtown ____(04) Fairmount ____(05) Forest Hill ____(06) Industrial District ____(07) Ironbound

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NJ 2022 Survey Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or SpanishNewark, Ancestry?

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Which of the following best describes your race? ____(5) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ____(9) Middle Eastern or North African ____(99) Other: __________________________________

____(1) Asian or Asian Indian ____(2) Black or African American ____(3) American Indian or Alaska Native ____(4) White 34.

Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income? ____(1) Under $10,000 ____(2) $10,000 - $14,999 ____(3) $15,000 - $24,999

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____(4) $25,000 - $44,999 ____(5) $35,000 - $49,999 ____(6) $50,000 - $74,999

____(7) $75,000 - $99,999 ____(8) $100,000 - $149,999 ____(9) $150,000 or more

Which of the following best describes your current employment status? ____(6) Retired ____(7) Not currently employed – not looking for work ____(8) Not currently employed – actively looking for work ____(9) Unable to work

____(1) Employed full-time ____(2) Employed part-time ____(3) Multiple part-time jobs ____(4) Student full-time ____(5) Student part-time 35a.

What is the zip code where you work or go to school? ___________________

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What is your gender identity?____(1) Male ____(2) Female ____(3) Prefer to self-describe: __________________

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Are you a person living with a disability?

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What is the primary language spoken in your home? ____(1) English ____(2) Spanish

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____(3) Portuguese ____(4) Creole

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____(5) Other: ______________________________ ____(6) Prefer not to respond

Do you own or rent your current residence? ____(1) Own

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____(2) Rent

____(3) Other situation: ____________________________________________________

Would you be willing to participate in future surveys sponsored by Newark? ____(1) Yes [Answer 40a.]

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Please provide your contact information.

Mobile Phone Number: _____________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________

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Q1‐01. A broad diversity of cultures and populations

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐02. A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐03. Additional parks and open space

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐04. Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐05. Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐06. Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐07. Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐08. Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐09. Improved access to regional transportation

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐10. Improved access to the waterfront

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐11. Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐12. Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐13. Improved parks and open space

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐14. Improved relationship between government agencies and community members

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐15. Increased transparency and responsiveness in government

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐16. Jobs that provide a living wage

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐17. Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐18. More community centers and recreation centers for all ages

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐19. Pedestrian and bike‐friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐20. Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q1‐21. Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

Agreement Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Response

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Q3‐01. A greater variety of housing options – single family, 2 family, multifamily, location

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐02. Better traffic flow on major roads

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐03. Buildings that combine living space and workspace

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐04. Create more artist‐in‐ residency programs

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐05. Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies

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Q3‐06. Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

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Q3‐07. Homeownership opportunities

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Q3‐08. Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets

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Q3‐09. Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐10. More bicycle paths and on‐ street bike routes

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐11. More convenient and frequent public transportation options

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Q3‐12. Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

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Q3‐13. Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐14. Plant more street trees and tree canopy

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Q3‐15. Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐16. Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐17. Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐18. Sports fields and playgrounds

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐19. Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q3‐20. Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries

Support Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive Not At All Supportive No Response

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Q16‐01. Cleanliness of public transportation

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q16‐02. Affordability of car ownership and access

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q16‐03. Affordability of public transportation

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Q16‐04. Frequency of public transportation service

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Q16‐05. Availability of ADA accessible transportation

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Q16‐06. Availability of alternative modes of transportation

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q16‐07. Proximity to public transportation stops and stations

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Q16‐08. Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

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Q16‐09. Safety of public transportation

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q16‐10. Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going

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Q16‐11. Lack of traffic congestion

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Q20‐01. Attractiveness and beauty of buildings and parks

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐02. Availability of healthcare facilities

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐03. Availability of parking

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐04. Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐05. Availability of quality, affordable housing

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐06. Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐07. Cleanliness

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐08. Condition of sidewalks

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐09. Condition of vacant lots

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐10. Quality of buildings (including homes)

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Q20‐11. Quality of business districts

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Q20‐12. Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers)

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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Q20‐13. Quality of streets

Rating Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor No Response

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