LETS DISCUSS: HOUSING
Findings from the Resident Needs Assessment Survey
of all respondents expressed that they would like to return to their current housing site once it is redeveloped/ renovated.
of all respondents support a mixed income community (affordable, workforce and market-rate housing) on-site of all respondents prefer only affordable housing on-site
of all respondents support a mixed
community as long as there was plenty affordable housing
of all respondents think that new affordable rental housing is needed in Northside.
other preferences include:
New homes for homeownership
Supportive housing (for former homeless/ disabilities/ ex-offenders)
THE FUTURE OF NORTHSIDE: 63% of respondents support the idea of a mixed income community.
Home renovation/ modification to assist residents to age-in-place New senior housing
AND ACCESS TO SERVICES:
People/ Neighbors/ Community
Access to parks & open spaces
Access to Downtown, community spaces and grocery stores
Access to parks & open spaces
Safety of the neighborhood
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
People/ Neighbors/ Community
Safety of the neighborhood
Cleanliness Quality of education
People/ Neighbors/ Community
Quality of education
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
While over 50% of respondents identified People, Neighbors, and Community as the Northside’s greatest strength, it also emerged as the neighborhood’s biggest challenge.
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
While over half the households have access to a car, 51% of respondents rely on other forms of transportation to get around.
LETS DISCUSS: NEIGHBORHOOD
Findings from the Resident Needs Assessment Survey
COMMUNITY, CHILDREN AND YOUTH
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES MISSING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
of all respondents shared that Safe, youth-based place for teens and school-aged children were most needed in the neighborhood.
other preferences include:
Training/ Workforce/ Job placement programs
Local childcare/ early education offerings
Activities for adults (support groups, book clubs, chess games, etc)
AMENITIES THAT CAN MOST ENHANCE THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Playgrounds for children
Lighting on walkways /alleys
Sport/ Ball fields and pitches
Large spaces for events (concerts/ play/ family events)
TOP CONCERNS ABOUT CHILDREN AND/OR YOUTH IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
41% of respondents strongly believed that crime and violence was the biggest concern to children/ youth in the Northside followed by lack of belonging: having something postive to do with other kids.
PUBLIC SAFETY
TOP SAFETY CONCERNS:
Playgrounds for children
Large spaces for events (concerts/ play/ family events)
Public Wi-Fi
Sport/ Ball fields and pitches
Belonging
Gangs
Crime & Violence
Exposure to social media
Bullying
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
Residents voiced a strong need for belonging and positive youth engagement spaces with over 50% prioritizing safe
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
in the neighborhood gun violence was their biggest challenge with regard to safety
the
at night, and felt
of TMT and MLK residents of TMT and MLK residents of TMT and MLK residents shared that gun shots and of TMT and MLK residents felt
WHAT WOULD MAKE IT SAFER?
While over 85% residents felt safe walking in the neighborhood during the day, more than 50% residents felt unsafe walking out at night.
LETS DISCUSS: PEOPLE
Findings from the Resident Needs Assessment Survey
of all unemployed residents have not had a job for more than a year. The top reasons for unemployment included:
Difficulty finding available jobs locally
Available low wage jobs do not make economic sense
Difficulty finding quality affordable childcare
Laziness/Lack of discipline
of all responses indicated resident
engagement in job search programs
job training programs
of TMT and MLK residents shared that continuing 24% education leading to a job-related certificate or degree program would significantly help advance their career
EDUCATION AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT:
>75% of TMT and MLK residents felt valued as a partner
of residents felt their child received high quality education at school and played an active role in their child’s education, and believed their child was able to attend school regularly. However,
of residents felt their child could engage and concentrate in classes without excessive disruptions.
of all responses indicated resident of all responses indicated resident engagement in <15%
Homework club on site at TMT/MLK Individual Tutoring Summer camps and programs Transportation assistance to and from school
Regular after-school programs
engagement in available programs such as Boys & Girls Club
face food insecurity, with not enough food to eat for atleast 1-2 days a week.
of these households shared that cost: unable to afford to purchase food was the biggest reason for food insecurity.
of residents agreed that high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables are widely available of residents agreed that high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables are affordable of all responses indicated resident engagement in local farmers markets such as Dutchess Outreach and Poughkeepsie Farm Project
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
11% of respondents are unemployed and actively looking for a job.
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
While most residents felt engaged in their child’s education, only 42% believed their child was receiving high quality education
WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY SAY?
One in three households face food shortages 1–2 days a week due to cost