2010 Weinland Park Evaluation Project

Weinland Park Evaluation Project Tamar M. Forrest, Ph.D. and Howard Goldstein, Ph.D., Schoenbaum Family Center • Funded by The Columbus Foundation

Data Collected: February‐August 2010 • Report Version: December 2, 2010

Acknowledgements

We wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to the following people whose help have made this research possible: We gratefully acknowledge grant support from The Columbus Foundation. We would like to thank the Poverty Solutions Collaborative for their input into the development of the Weinland Park Survey, in particular to the interdisciplinary group of researchers that provided feedback from their diverse fields of interest. We would like to thank the Weinland Park Evaluation Research Team: Weslie Coleman, Catherine Girves, Christina Harris, Julius Jefferson, Kristen Nelson, Sam Saldivar, Clarence Thompson, Michael Webb, and Brett Zehner. Their unique backgrounds and cultural sensitivity put participants at ease and led to the high quality of data received during the research process. Finally, our deepest debts are to all of the residents of Weinland Park who participated in interviews and were willing to provide their stories, without which this research would not have been possible.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary I‐V

Demographics 1‐3

Education 4‐5

Economic Well‐being 6‐13

Workforce Development 14‐15

Religion 16‐17

Housing and Mobility 18‐24

Neighborhood Identification/Interaction 25‐27

Personal Interests/Community Involvement 28‐30

Public Safety 31‐36

Access to Basic Needs 37‐38

Use of Computers and Media 39‐43

Health 44‐50

Children and Child Development 51‐60

Neighborhood Feedback 61‐69

Needs Assessment 70‐71

I

Executive Summary The Weinland Park Evaluation survey was created in response to a need for comprehensive baseline data that would set the foundation for tracking changes in the neighborhood overtime, and a needs assessment of residents to be used to guide program development.

A geographically stratified random sampling technique was used to recruit participants, and a $20 Kroger gift card was used as an incentive to participate. The boundaries of the neighborhood included High Street on the West, the CSX Railroad Tracks/Grant on the East, Chittenden Ave‐nue on the North, and Fifth Avenue on the South. Sampling was accomplished by visiting every third house or housing unit and continuing to recycle through parts of the neighborhood until a 25% threshold was reached.

The survey was conducted in an interview format. Two surveyors (from a diverse team of 9) met each respondent at a location of their choice, typically the respondent’s home. The interview included ~150 questions and took 45‐90 minutes to complete, and covered the following top‐ics: 1) Demographics, 2) Housing and Mobility, 3) Access to Basic Needs, 4) Neighbor Interaction, 5) Personal Interests and Community Involve‐ment, 6) Public Safety, 7) Workforce Development, 8) Education and Child Development, 9) Use of Computers and Media, 10) Economic Well‐Being, 11) Health, 12) Feedback about the Neighborhood, and 13) Needs Assessment. Upon completion of the needs assessment, residents were asked if they would like information about specific resources in the area. A Weinland Park resource list was created for this purpose. A member of the evaluation team, currently a graduate student of social work, followed up with residents of great need, and helped them over‐come obstacles to receiving services. A total of 441 Weinland Park residents were interviewed, a sample representing 26% of Weinland Park households. A total of 217 residents declined to be interviewed. The number of vacant housing units was found to total 313 (16%). Because numbers reported in results (noted in parenthesis throughout the report) represent about ¼ of the total households, percentages are the main focus to aid in interpreting findings. The following pages include key conclusions by topic that have resulted from the analysis of this survey data.

II

Demographics

When compared to the city of Columbus, overall, Weinland Park’s population is younger, with 45% of respondents between 18 and 30 years of age. Those who are married are a minority (only 11%), and single women with children make up 17% of respondents. Despite the low rates of marriage, 34% of households contain children, with 50% of children under the age of 5. A great majority (91%) of Weinland Park respondents are renters, many unable to meet minimum requirements needed to own or rent‐to‐own a home (23% of respondents reported they did not pay rent, and the average monthly payment was $361). 36% of the population is unem‐ployed, and only 18% have full‐time jobs. “Stable” work environments are not the norm, with 67% of those who work reporting inconsistent work schedules. Many Weinland Park residents require public assistance, with 49% receiving food stamps and 30% living in section 8 housing. Some residents are on the brink of homelessness, with 9% reporting they have been homeless over the last year, and 13% reporting individuals staying with them in their household for four nights per week or more as a guest. African Americans make up 50% of respondents, and are more concentrated in the eastern half of Weinland Park. Disparities in education are apparent, with African American respondents much less likely to have obtained High School or higher degrees when compared to their white counterparts. There is also a small, but concentrated (southwest), Latino population in Weinland Park (5%) with significant language, legal, and employment barriers. Students are a large subgroup of the Weinland Park population, with 18% attending OSU, and another 17% (many “non‐traditional” students) attending other local schools such as Columbus State and Franklin University.

Barriers to Employment and Workforce Development

The number one barrier to employment reported by respondents is health (22%) ‐‐ this includes having a disability, mental illness, an injury, a pregnancy, or a child with an illness. Other commonly mentioned barriers are transportation barriers (not having a car/license) (19%), the "bad economy" (no jobs available) (18%), and a criminal history (15%). Education (no high school diploma) (10%) and lack of childcare (7%) are also significant barriers. 30% of respondents have attended a workforce development program (28% of these respondents at Godman Guild), most (63%) over the last 3 years. 14% of those who have attended such a program report having a full‐time job, and 42% are unemployed. The characteristics of those who have attended programs are different from those of the larger Weinland Park population. They are more likely to be female (65%), African American (72%), have children residing in their home (56%), have a high school degree or less (82%), or to have been homeless over the last year (12%).

III

Housing and Mobility

67% of respondents report living in Weinland Park for 5 years or less, and 11% for 20 years or more. While 71% of respondents report their housing is in good condition or needs minor repairs, only 26% want to live in Weinland Park over the next 5 years, suggesting that factors out‐side of actual housing conditions (e.g., poverty, crime) are attributable to high mobility rates. When asked more specifically about buying a home in Weinland Park, responses are more positive, with 39% of renters reporting they would consider buying home in Weinland Park, and 49% of home owners reporting they would consider buying again. Survey responses indicate that there are around 500 section 8 units in Weinland Park, with CPO project units making up 343 of these units, and the remaining 157 being voucher based units (possibly more vulnerable to displacement if housing prices and rents increase).

Neighborhood Identification and Engagement

Most respondents (87%) do not identify as living in Weinland Park, but call the neighborhood they live in “The Short North,” “The Short,” “The Campus Area,” “South Campus,” or “The Gateway.” With regard to resident interaction, the most common interactions (36%) with neighbors are more superficial in nature (e.g., a “hello” from the porch), while more significant interactions include sharing meals, sitting on the porch together, or helping a neighbor with a "problem." Respondents report interests or volunteer experiences around helping those in need through providing or cooking meals, activities with children, sports, reading or writing, and music or dance. Survey responses indicated that Kroger’s (95% grocery shop here) and the Northside Library (51% attend on a regular basis) might be viable locations for resident engagement. One, or even a few, churches do not dominate with regard to resident attendance. Respondents attend over 150 churches in the Columbus metropolitan area.

Public Safety

Safety issues are a major concern for respondents, particularly in the evening hours; and when traveling in the eastern part of the neighbor‐hood, near corner stores; or when passing/being “hassled” by those loitering (e.g., “young, rowdy people”). 43% of respondents report that they or someone close to them has been affected by (were a victim of, witnessed, or affected by) gun violence. And, among other things, they report that they or someone close to them has been affected by home burglaries (42%), automobile break‐ins (37%), or domestic violence (33%). Trust of police varies by race and age, with older, white respondents instilling more trust in officers than younger, African American re‐spondents.

IV

Access to Basic Needs

Most respondents grocery shop in Weinland Park or bordering neighborhoods (95% at Kroger’s, 24% at Giant Eagle, 21% at Aldi), but are more likely to leave the neighborhood to shop for non‐food items (e.g., to Walmart, Target, or AJ Wright).

Use of Computers and Media

Respondents report high rates of literacy (99%) and reading levels, with 81% reading everyday. An overwhelming majority (92%) also report reading to their children under 11 years of age, most (62%) report reading to their child everyday. Library access is high, with 80% of respon‐dents going to the library, and 45% of these respondents visiting at least once a week. Respondents also report high computer literacy and access, with 85% of respondents knowing how to use a computer, and 67% having a home computer. 78% of these respondents also report having internet access at home.

Health

Survey responses indicate high levels of health problems among Weinland Park residents. 50% of households contain an individual(s) that has been diagnosed with one or more of these conditions: Asthma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Obesity. Mental issues are re‐ported often, with 38% of households containing an individual(s) that has been diagnosed with one or more of these conditions: Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia. 20% of households with children have a child with a developmental or behavioral disability, and 13% of households with children have a child with significant limitations that prevent full participation with peers. With regard to treat‐ment, 60% of households contain an individual who has sought treatment in the emergency room over the last year. The average number of visits was 5 (the median was 2, the mode was 1). Overall, Weinland Park respondents who have access to healthcare (58%) are satisfied with their treatment (mean score = 8, median score =9, mode score = 10). 66% of respondents drink alcohol. On average, the maximum number of drinks respondents have had on any given occasion during the past month averaged 7 (the mode was more than 12). 53% of respondents report smoking cigarettes, smoking cigars, or chewing tobacco. Respondents report that recreational drug use is a moderate to major problem for residents in Weinland Park (mean score = 7, median score =8, mode score = 10), a theme that was reiterated throughout different sections of the survey (Health, Public Safety, and Neighborhood Feed‐back), with respondents suggesting a need for increased police enforcement around drug use/dealing or AOD (alcohol and other Drugs) treat‐ment programs.

V

Children and Child Development

Weinland Park children attend schools throughout the Columbus metropolitan area, with 194 children of respondents attending 60 different pre‐, elementary, middle, and high schools. When deciding where to send their children to school, parent respondents note the most impor‐tant factors they consider are the quality of teachers/teaching, safety, the types of curriculum/variety of classes, location, and services offered (e.g., special needs programming, daycare, arts programming, college preparatory programming). 43% of parents have minimal interaction (a few times per year or never) with schools, and 80% are overwhelmingly satisfied with the schools their children are attending. Over half (53%) of children are not involved in extracurricular activities, with the biggest barriers to participation being that children are too young (or there are no programs for young children), lack of time, financial barriers, or transportation barriers.

Neighborhood Feedback

Overall, respondents are slightly satisfied with Weinland Park as a place to live, though a majority of respondents who have lived in Weinland Park for two years or more feel that conditions have improved. Although a great majority report not being involved in community organizing around new developments or neighborhood issues (75%), a majority (79%) note they would be interested if the opportunity arose. Respon‐dents want to see improvements around trash pick‐up, litter, and safety. They report that police and city services need improvement, and that vacant housing should be addressed. Many respondents also feel programming that provides more creative activities and outlets for children are needed and, from a safety perspective, feel unsupervised youth are a major problem.

Needs Assessment

The needs of Weinland Park residents are great, with the top needs of respondents being in the areas of economic development (employment that pays more than a minimum wage, entrepreneur development), health (access to insurance, dental, and vision care), basic needs (transportation, affordable housing), and social services (counseling).

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Demographics

Our survey included 440 adults between the ages of 18 and 79, 45% males and 55% females.

This sample represents 26% of the households in Weinland Park.

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Age

Weinland Park: Survey Sample, 2010

% Female

% Male

Race/Ethnicity

Our survey included 440 adults between the ages of 18 and 79, 45% males and 55% females.

This sample represents 26% of the households in Weinland Park.

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Age

Weinland Park: Survey Sample, 2010

% Female

% Male

Respondents identified themselves as 50% African American, 36% Caucasian, and 5% Hispanic/Latino (over half of whom reported Mexican heritage).

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African American

Caucasian

Mixed Race (variety)

Hispanic/Latino

Asian

Other (Middle Eastern, Somali)

American Indian

219

158

24

20

6

5

2

Percent

Race/Ethnicity

1


42% of respondents were born in Columbus, 25% elsewhere in Ohio, 26% in other states, and 7% were foreign‐born (50% born in Mexico).

18342%

11125%

11226%

327%

Place of Birth

Columbus

Ohio, not Columbus

US, not Ohio

Outside of the US

Relationship Status

42% of respondents were born in Columbus, 25% elsewhere in Ohio, 26% in other states, and 7% were foreign‐born (50% born in Mexico).

A majority (58%) of respondents were single, never married; 14% were cohabitating; 11% were married; and 9% were divorced. The remainder were separated or widowed.

The average length for those married was 10 years, and those cohabitating averaged 5 years.

18342%

11125%

11226%

327%

Place of Birth

Columbus

Ohio, not Columbus

US, not Ohio

Outside of the US

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Single, never Married

Cohabitating

Married

Divorced

Separated

Widowed

254

63

47

41

27

7

Percent

Relationship Status

2


Children56% of our sample had children (not necessarlly residing with them).

46% of single adults had children, 63% of those cohabitating had children, and 68% of those married had children.

0 20 40 60 80

Single, never married

Cohabitating

Married

Separated

Divorced

Widowed

117

39

32

21

34

5

137

23

15

6

7

2

Percent

Child Status

No Children

Have Children

3

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Education

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

<High School DegreeHigh School Diploma/GEDCollege Credit, no degree

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degre

Master's credit, no degreeMaster's Degree

Credit towards a Professional DegreeProfessional Degree

Doctoral credit, no degreeDoctoral Degree

10089

15921

3899

2153

Percent

Educational Attainment23% of respondents had less than a high school degree; 20% had received their High School Diploma/GED.

36% of respondents had attained some college credit, but did not have a degree, 9% had a Bachelor's degree; and 7% had credit, or a degree beyond their Bachelor's degree.

Educational Attainment by Race

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

<High School DegreeHigh School Diploma/GEDCollege Credit, no degree

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degre

Master's credit, no degreeMaster's Degree

Credit towards a Professional DegreeProfessional Degree

Doctoral credit, no degreeDoctoral Degree

10089

15921

3899

2153

Percent

Educational Attainment23% of respondents had less than a high school degree; 20% had received their High School Diploma/GED.

36% of respondents had attained some college credit, but did not have a degree, 9% had a Bachelor's degree; and 7% had credit, or a degree beyond their Bachelor's degree.

African American respondents were lesslikely to have obtained High School or higher degrees when compared to their white counterparts. 35% of black respondents had less than a High School degree, compared with only 3% of white respondents. Furthermore, 29% of white respondents had a Bachelor's degree or higher, compared with only 4% of black respondents.

5

23

72

11

46

78

50

71

10

9

0 20 40 60

<High School

GED/HS Diploma

College credit, no degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Percent

Educational Attainment by Race

Black

White

4

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Education

35% of adult respondents were currently students.

18% were enrolled at OSU, 7% at Columbus State, and 6% in a variety of technical school programs. Additionally, 1% were enrolled at Franklin University, and 1% at a four year institution outside of OSU.

3% were enrolled in a High School or a GED program (5 individuals noted being enrolled at Godman Guild).

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OSU

Columbus State

Technical School (not Franklin or CSCC)

High School/GED

Franklin University

4 Year College, not OSU

78

31

24

13

5

3

Percent

Schools of Attendance

5

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Economic Well‐being

Only 18% of respondents had full‐time employment.26% worked part‐time, and 36% were unemployed.

The employment pattern of the current student population was slightly different ‐‐ 12% employed full‐time, 39% employed part‐time, and 44% unemployed.

Of those employed over the last 2 years, 43% worked within the same job, 31% had two different jobs , and 26% had over 3 jobs over the last two years.

Those who worked part‐time averaged 23 hours/week.

Of those employed full or part‐time, 67% reported that their hours varied. Only 33% reported their hours were the same every week.

The average hourly wage was $13. The median hourly wage was $10.

Student Employment Status

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Unemployed

Employed part‐time

Employed full‐time

Receiving Disability

Retired

Homemaker

158

112

80

66

12

12

Percent

Employment StatusOnly 18% of respondents had full‐time employment.26% worked part‐time, and 36% were unemployed.

The employment pattern of the current student population was slightly different ‐‐ 12% employed full‐time, 39% employed part‐time, and 44% unemployed.

Of those employed over the last 2 years, 43% worked within the same job, 31% had two different jobs , and 26% had over 3 jobs over the last two years.

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1

2

3

4

5 or more

149

108

51

19

17

Percent

How many different jobs have you had in the past two years?

Those who worked part‐time averaged 23 hours/week.

Of those employed full or part‐time, 67% reported that their hours varied. Only 33% reported their hours were the same every week.

The average hourly wage was $13. The median hourly wage was $10.

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Unemployed




Retired

68

60

18

7

2

Percent

Student Employment Status

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Unemployed




Retired

Homemaker

158

112

80

66

12

12

Percent

Employment Status

6


Office/Administrative SupportIT/Web Development/Graphic Design/Engineer

Customer ServicePackage Handler

Driver/ValetWarehouse/Production

SecurityAuto Technician

LifeguardWaste Management

Other

7644433222

20

Employment: Types of Jobs

Employed respondents worked within a variety of different fields, with Food Services (21%), Healthcare (9%), Custodial (7%), Education/Childcare (7%), Retail Sales (7%), and Construction (6%) being the top fields of employment.

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Food Services/BartenderHealthcare

Custodial/CleaningEducation/Childcare

SalesConstruction/Rehab

GRA/GTA/Fellowhip/InternResearch

Office/Administrative SupportIT/Web Development/Graphic Design/Engineer

Customer ServicePackage Handler

Driver/ValetWarehouse/Production

SecurityAuto Technician

LifeguardWaste Management

Other

4118

141414121097644433222

20

Percent

Employment: Types of Jobs

Employed respondents worked within a variety of different fields, with Food Services (21%), Healthcare (9%), Custodial (7%), Education/Childcare (7%), Retail Sales (7%), and Construction (6%) being the top fields of employment.

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28% of jobs were located in the 43201 zip code area. 27% were located in the downtown area (43210 or 43215 zip code areas).

The most common job locations outside of the immediate Weinland Park/downtown area were the 43219 (Easton) (5%) and 43212 (Grandview) (5%) zip code areas.

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28% of jobs were located in the 43201 zip code area. 27% were located in the downtown area (43210 or 43215 zip code areas).

The most common job locations outside of the immediate Weinland Park/downtown area were the 43219 (Easton) (5%) and 43212 (Grandview) (5%) zip code areas.

8


44% of employed individuals drove their own car to work. 23% walked, 15% took the bus, 7% biked, and 6% got a ride.

The average commute time reported was 19 minutes, the median commute time was 15 minutes.

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Drive own car

Walk

Bus

Bike

Get a ride

N/A, work from home

Drive company car

85

44

29

14

11

10

1

Percent

How do you usually get to work?44% of employed individuals drove their own car to work. 23% walked, 15% took the bus, 7% biked, and 6% got a ride.

The average commute time reported was 19 minutes, the median commute time was 15 minutes.

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Drive own car

Walk

Bus

Bike

Get a ride

N/A, work from home

Drive company car

85

44

29

14

11

10

1

Percent

How do you usually get to work?

49% of respondents received food stamps. 30% lived in Section 8 housing. Additionally, 6% received TANF, 5% received Title 20, and 2% received unemployment benefits.

*It is possible some respondents have exhausted TANF benefits, as a TANF recipient may not receive TANF benefits for more than 60 months (five years).

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Food Stamps

Section 8

TANF

Title 20

Unemployment

216

130

28

23

7

Percent

Public Assistance

9


Job Satisfaction

Of those employed, 80% (153) reported being satisfied with their job. Those not satisfied attributed low satisfaction levels to: 1) the type of job (not a career, not what was trained for, not satisfying), 2) low pay, 3) conflict with co‐workers, management, or customers 4) hours (not enough or overworked), 5) conditions (harassment, racism, lack of benefits, non‐union), 6) stress, 7) generally not wanting to work or not liking anything about their job, and 8) lack of opportunities for growth.

50% (218) of respondents were looking for a job or a different job. Those looking for work, on average, had been looking for 7 months (the median was 3 months).

High stress

Generally unsatisfied

No opportunities for growth

4

4

1

Reasons for Being Unsatisfied

Job Satisfaction

Of those employed, 80% (153) reported being satisfied with their job. Those not satisfied attributed low satisfaction levels to: 1) the type of job (not a career, not what was trained for, not satisfying), 2) low pay, 3) conflict with co‐workers, management, or customers 4) hours (not enough or overworked), 5) conditions (harassment, racism, lack of benefits, non‐union), 6) stress, 7) generally not wanting to work or not liking anything about their job, and 8) lack of opportunities for growth.

50% (218) of respondents were looking for a job or a different job. Those looking for work, on average, had been looking for 7 months (the median was 3 months).

Type of job

Low wage

Conflict

Too many or too few hours

Poor working conditions

High stress

Generally unsatisfied

No opportunities for growth

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7

6

5

5

5

4

4

1

Percent

Reasons for Being Unsatisfied

10


Sales

Customer Service

Education/Training/Library

Personal Care/Service

Arts/Design/Entertainment/Sports

Community/Social Services

Computer/Mathematical

Installation/Maintenance/Reapair

Life/Physical/Social Sciences

Architecture/Engineering

Building Grounds

Legal

Protective Services

Auto Technician

Research

17

14

12

11

9

8

6

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

Employment: Type Job Looking For

Many searching for work noted they were looking for "any job" (18%). When specific types of jobs were mentioned, they were similar to those jobs currently held by residents in Weinland Park ‐‐Food Preparation/Serving (12%), Health Care (8%), Custodial/Cleaning (7%), and Office/Administrative (7%) were the top fields.

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Any Job

Food Preparation/Serving

Healthcare

Custodial/Cleaning

Office/Administrative Support

Construction

Warehouse/Production

Sales

Customer Service

Education/Training/Library

Personal Care/Service

Arts/Design/Entertainment/Sports

Community/Social Services

Computer/Mathematical

Installation/Maintenance/Reapair

Life/Physical/Social Sciences

Architecture/Engineering

Building Grounds

Legal

Protective Services

Auto Technician

Research

60

41

28

24

22

19

18

17

14

12

11

9

8

6

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

Percent

Employment: Type Job Looking For

Many searching for work noted they were looking for "any job" (18%). When specific types of jobs were mentioned, they were similar to those jobs currently held by residents in Weinland Park ‐‐Food Preparation/Serving (12%), Health Care (8%), Custodial/Cleaning (7%), and Office/Administrative (7%) were the top fields.

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Barriers to Employment

141 Individuals (of 220 looking for a job, or 64%) reported having barriers

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Health BarriersBarriers to Employment

141 Individuals (of 220 looking for a job, or 64%) reported having barriers that prevented them from getting a job. The most common barriers reported were health barriers (22%) ‐‐ this included having a disability, an injury, mental illness, a child with an illness, or a pregnancy. Other commonly mentioned barriers were transportation barriers (not having a car/license) (19%), the "bad economy" (no jobs available) (18%), and a criminal history (felony) (15%). Education (no high school diploma) (10%) and lack of childcare (7%) also were significant barriers.

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DisabilityHealth (General)

OrthopedicMental Illness

Child's/Relative's …PregnantAsthmaStroke

Heart DiseaseDiabetes

77

433

21111

Percent

Health Barriers

12


Do you have a credit card? YES 58% NO 42%

Do you have a bank account? YES 33% NO 67%

Do you use rapid tax refund services? YES 17% NO 83%

82%

3%4%

6% 3% 0.5%

How often do you use payday lending?

Never

Less than once a year

1‐6 times/year

Once a month

Several times/month

Once a week

Respondents were asked a variety of questions around their access to financial services/resources...

Do you have a credit card? YES 58% NO 42%

Do you have a bank account? YES 33% NO 67%

Do you use rapid tax refund services? YES 17% NO 83%

82%

3%4%

6% 3% 0.5%

How often do you use payday lending?

Never


1‐6 times/year

Once a month

Several times/month

Once a week

84.2%

7.1%6.2%1.8% 0.5% 0.2%

How often do you sell your items at pawn shop?

Never


1‐6 times/year

Once a month

Several times/month

Once a week

43%

13%

29%

16%

How often are you behind on your bills?

Never


1‐6 times/year

Every month

Respondents were asked a variety of questions around their access to financial services/resources...

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Workforce Development

Workforce Development

30% (132) of respondents reported having attended a workforce development program.

70% (92) of these respondents reported attending programs that generally concentrated on workforce readiness.

71% of these respondents completed the program they were enrolled in.

56% (74) of these respondents believed that the program they attended helped increase their ability to get a job.

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Godman Guild

37 respondents (28% of the total participating in any workforce development program) attended a program at Godman Guild.

21 of these respondents (57%) believed that the program they attended at the Guild helped increase their ability to get a job.

920

70

2

What was the programs focus?

Computer Training

Technical Training

Workforce Readiness

Don't Know

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2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2000

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34

19

7

7

4

4

3

4

18

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Year of Program Attendance

63% of workforce development participants attended programs over the last three years (5 respondents were currently enrolled).

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Workforce Development

42.4%56

20.5%27

17.4%23

14.4%19

3.0%4

2.3%3

Workforce Development Participants: Employment Status

Unemployed

Employed Part‐time


Employed Full‐time

Homemaker

Retired

54.1%2021.6%

8

13.5%5

8.1%3

2.7%1

Godman Guild Participants: Employment Status

Unemployed

Employed Part‐time

Employed Full‐time

Receving Disability

Homemaker

14% of those who had attended a workforce development training program reported having a full‐time job, and 42% were unemployed.

Of those who had attended a program at Godman Guild, 14% reported having a full time job, and 54% were unemployed. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐The characteristics of those who have attended these programs are:

•65% Female

•72% African American

•55% Single, 16% Cohabitating

•56% have children living in their home

•82% have a high school degree or less

•12% have been homeless in the last year

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Religion

71% of respondents reported being Christian, and 25% reported being affiliated with no religion. The remainder reported being Jewish, Buddhist, or Christian and Muslim.

30971%

11025%

102%

72%

Religious Affiliation

Christian

None

Muslim

Other

About once a week

More than once a week

63

44

Church/Temple Attendance

71% of respondents reported being Christian, and 25% reported being affiliated with no religion. The remainder reported being Jewish, Buddhist, or Christian and Muslim.

30971%

11025%

102%

72%

Religious Affiliation

Christian

None

Muslim

Other

69% of respondents reported attending church/temple/mosque. Of those who attended services, 49% attended several times a year or less, 16% attended 2 or 3 times per month, 21% attended about once a week, and 15% attended more than once a week.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Several times a year or less

Two or three times a month

About once a week

More than once a week

147

48

63

44

Percent

Church/Temple Attendance

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Religion

27% attended services in the 43201 zip code area, 12% attended services in the 43210 or 43215 zip code area, and 6% attended services in the 43219 zip code area.

Over 150 different churches/temples/mosques were attended by respondents, with the top churches of attendance being in the 43201 zip code area ‐‐ St. Sophia's (10 respondents), 7th Avenue Baptist (9 respondents), and New Life United Methodist (7 respondents).

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27% attended services in the 43201 zip code area, 12% attended services in the 43210 or 43215 zip code area, and 6% attended services in the 43219 zip code area.

Over 150 different churches/temples/mosques were attended by respondents, with the top churches of attendance being in the 43201 zip code area ‐‐ St. Sophia's (10 respondents), 7th Avenue Baptist (9 respondents), and New Life United Methodist (7 respondents).

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Housing and Mobility

Household Composition

On average, there were 2.6 individuals living in a a household (the median was 2, the mode was 1).

34% of respondents reported living with children, 31% (138) of respondents reported living alone, and 20% (86) reported living with a roommate.

"Guests" Residing in Homes

13% of respondents reported that an individual(s) was staying with them in their household for 4 nights per week or more as a guest (4 people did not respond).

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Living with Children

Living Alone

Living with Roomate(s)

Living with (unmarried) Partner

Living with "Other" Relative(s)

Living with Spouse

Living with Parent(s)

151

138

86

62

42

40

11

Percent

Household Composition

Homelessness

9% (38) of respondents reported they had been homeless over the last year.

18


7952%29

19%

2315%

128%

64%

21%

Households with Children

Single

Cohabitating

Married

Separated

Divorced

Widowed

Children

52% of children were living in single parent homes (96% of these were female headed households), 19% were living in a home with two cohabitating adults, and 15% were living in a home with married adults.

50% of children were 5 years or younger.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

18 Years

17 Years

16 Years

15 Years

14 Years

13 Years

12 Years

11 Years

10 Years

9 Year

8 Year

7 Year

6 Year

5 Year

4 Year

3 Year

2 Year

1 Year

<1 Years

2

15

10

7

11

10

13

15

14

10

19

22

20

18

33

32

37

30

14

Percentage

Children: Age Distribution

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Renters

91% of Weinland Park respondents were renters.

39% of renters reported they would consider buying a home in Weinland Park.

Owners

49% of owners reported that, when ready to move, they would consider buying again in Weinland Park.

The average housing cost was $74,000 (with a low of $4,000 and a high of $160,000)

49%

39%

12%

Owners: When ready to move, would you buy again in this neighborhood?

Yes

No

Don't Know

39%

58%

3%

Renters: Would you consider buying a home in this neighborhood?

Yes

No

Don't Know

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Rent/Housing Payments

23% (90) of respondents reported that they did not pay rent/housing payment (it was $0).

The average monthly household rent/housing payment was $361 (with a low of $4, and a high of $1,850).

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

0$1‐$100

$100‐$200$200‐$300$300‐$400$400‐$500$500‐$600

>$600

90343734

7059

3830

Percent

Monthly Household Rent/Housing Payment

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

259

14

21

60

46

81

79

29

75

Percent

Rating

How satisfied are you with your present housing situation?

Satisfaction with Housing

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the most satisfied, respondents, on average, rated their satisfaction with their present housing situation as a 7 (the median was a 7, the mode was a 7). This indicates respondents were moderately satisfied with their housing.

71% of respondents reported that their home was in good condition or needed minor repairs, and 29% reported needs for moderate or major repairs.

14%

15%

37%

34%

Condition of Home

Needs major repairs

Needs moderate repairs

Needs minor repairs

Good

21


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Plumbing/Bathroom ImprovementsWalls/Ceiling

Flooring

Window Replacement/RepairKitchen Improvements

Leaks

Electrical System

Interior/Exterior PaintingDoors/Screens

Foundation Repair

Insulation/WeatherizationHeating & Cooling System

Appliances

Porch Repair

Sidewalk/Steps/Railing/FenceNew Roof/Shingles

Water Heater

GuttersLandscaping

Locks

Mold

GarageSiding

Other

94

65

6363

61

55

3735

33

3232

28

25

2421

18

76

6

4

43

3

32

Percent

Repairs NeededHome Repairs

73% of respondents reported that their homes needed repairs.

The most commonly reported repairs needed were in the following areas:

Plumbing/Bathroom (13%)

Walls/Ceiling (9%)

Flooring (8%)

Windows (8%)

Kitchen (8%)

Leaks/Water Damage (8%)

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Mobility

Respondents, on average, reported having lived in Weinland Park for 7 years.

OSU students, on average, reported having lived in Weinland Park for 2 years.________________________________________

67% (292) of the respondents reported having lived in Weinland Park for 5 years or less.

28% (121) of respondents reported having lived in Weinland Park for 8 years or more.

11% (49) of respondents reported having lived in Weinland Park for 20 years or more.________________________________________

81% (356) of respondents had moved in the last 5 years.

*On average, they had moved 3 times over the last 5 years.

46% (203) of respondents had moved in the last year.

*On average, they had moved 1 time in the last year.

15% of "moving" parents reported that there children had to change schools as a result of their move.

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Mobility

Where did you live prior to your current home?

33% (141) of respondents reported living in the Weinland Park/43201 area prior to moving into their current home. 8% had lived in the Linden area. The remainder had lived in scattered locations through the Columbus metropolitan area.

In what neighborhood would you like to see yourself/your family living in the next 5 years?

26% of respondents reported wanting to live in Weinland Park in the next 5 years, 44% in another neighborhood in Columbus. The Northside (19), Short North (18), Eastside (13), and the far east (13) were some of the top locations of choice mentioned by respondents.

When excluding currently enrolled students from the scenario, the percentage wanting to remain in Weinland Park goes up slightly (30%).

11326%

19544%

235%

7718%

72% 25

6%

Where would you like to live in the next 5 years?This Neighborhood

Another Neighborhood in ColumbusA Neighborhood Outside of ColumbusA Neighborhood Outside of OhioA Neighborhood Outside of the USDon't Know

Columbus Neighborhoods of Choice

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Neighborhood Identification/Interaction

Neighborhood Identification

Respondents were shown a map of the area between High Street and Grant Avenue, and 5th Avenue and Chittenden Avenue (what some "term" Weinland Park), and were asked how they referred to this neighborhood they resided in.

49% reported living in the Short North.

21% reported living in the Campus Area.

13% reported living in Weinland Park.

*Those who have resided in "the neighborhood" for 20 years or more were less likely to refer to the neighborhood as Weinland Park (9%).

*Home Owners were much more likely to refer to "the neighborhood" as Weinland Park (63%).

What do you call your neighborhood?All Respondents

Short North/The Short/Short North P

What do you call your neighborhood?

Respondents who have lived in Weinland Park 20 years or more

Shorth/The Shorth North/Short North

19%

What do you call your neighborhood?Home Owners

Neighborhood Identification

Respondents were shown a map of the area between High Street and Grant Avenue, and 5th Avenue and Chittenden Avenue (what some "term" Weinland Park), and were asked how they referred to this neighborhood they resided in.

49% reported living in the Short North.

21% reported living in the Campus Area.

13% reported living in Weinland Park.

*Those who have resided in "the neighborhood" for 20 years or more were less likely to refer to the neighborhood as Weinland Park (9%).

*Home Owners were much more likely to refer to "the neighborhood" as Weinland Park (63%).

49%

21%

13%

8%4%

2%

4%

What do you call your neighborhood?All Respondents

Short North/The Short/Short North Posse

Campus Area/South Campus/Gateway

Weinland Park

Listed Street(s)/Intersections

The Hood/Ghetto

North/Northside

68%

9%

9%

6% 6%2%

What do you call your neighborhood?

Respondents who have lived in Weinland Park 20 years or more

Shorth/The Shorth North/Short North Posse


Weinland Park

Listed Street/Intersections

The Hood/Ghetto

Northside

13%

19%

63%

6%

What do you call your neighborhood?Home Owners

Shorth/The Shorth North/Short North Posse


Weinland Park

Listed Street/Intersections

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Neighbor Interaction

419%

24255%

8118%

317%

4410%

How many neighbors do you know by name?

0

1‐10

10‐25

25‐50

>50

A majority of respondents (55%) reported they knew 1‐10 neighbors by name.

Only 9% of respondents reported they didn't know any of their neighbors by name.

297%

153% 21

5%

12529%

24757%

How often do you interact with your neighbors?

Never

Less than once a month

Once a month

Weekly or bi‐weekly

Daily

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Neighbor Interaction

The most common interactions with neighbors were more superficial in nature ‐‐ e.g., a "hello" from the porch. More significant interactions included sharing meals, sitting on the porch together, or helping a neighbor with a "problem."

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

“Hello” from the porch/yard, from the street, or while running errands

Sitting on the porch

Socializing at cookouts

To discuss a “problem” in the neighborhood

Meals together

Play time with other neighborhood kids/families

Walking

Social support in times of need

Neighborhood Festival

Doing yard work

Gaming

Sporting Activities

"Hanging out"

Participating with neighbors in block watch meetings

Partying

Drinking

Church

Going to movies

Other

353

110

94

85

84

50

42

40

33

16

14

13

11

10

5

4

2

2

17

Percent

Interactions with Neighbors

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Personal Interests/Community Involvement

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Sports

Reading/Writing

Music/Dancing/Performing Arts

Caring for children

Gaming

Arts/Photography/Fashion/Film

Watching movies

Socializing

Cooking

Using computers

Volunteering/Community Development

Gardening

Shopping

Caring for animals

Sewing and knitting

Drinking, Bars

Cars, Car repair

Going to the park

Learning (History, Medicine, Science, Theology)

Home repair

181

109

77

65

59

55

52

47

44

28

26

25

25

18

15

13

11

11

11

10

Percent

Personal Interests: Top InterestsRespondents reported having a variety of interests. Top interests mentioned included sports, reading/writing, music/arts, caring for children, gaming, and watching movies.

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Volunteer Experience

129 respondents reported volunteering their time toward a variety of causes. 30 respondents volunteered in two locations. 12 respondents volunteered in three locations.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

51% of volunteers worked on projects in the Weinland Park/43201 area code. Another 20% volunteered in the downtown or OSU campus areas.

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Food (cook, clean, serve)Children (baby‐sit, read, tutor, field trips, sports)

Events (organize, set‐up, clean‐up)Church/Mosque (transportation, bake sales, choir)

WPCCAClean‐up

ComputersHospital

Animals (vet assistant, humane society)Clothes (donate, sort)

Homeless (shelter)Bikes (repair)

GardeningHealth (health advisor, special Olympics)

Research ProjectCollege Organization (fraternity/sorority, student orientation)

Adult Education (GED, parenting)Other

4232

1715

6555444333332

23

Percent

Volunteer Activities

The most popular volunteer activities included cooking/serving food at food pantries (23%), caring for/activities with children (18%), involvement in planning/running events (9%), or volunteering at a church/mosque (8%).

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Public Safety

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10811

637

2251

7360

162

Percent

How safe do you feel alone outside during the day?

9

10

1364

How safe do you feel alone outside at night?

Day

Respondents were asked to rate how safe they felt alone outside during the day ("10" being the most safe, and "1" not safe at all). The average rating given by respondents was "8" (the median was a "9," the mode was a "10"), suggesting that respondents feel relatively safe when alone outside during the day.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Night

Respondents were asked to rate how safe they felt alone outside at night ("10" being the most safe, and "1" not safe at all). In contrast, the average rating given by respondents was a "5" (the median was a "5," the mode was a "1"), suggesting that respondents do not feel very safe when alone outside at night.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10811

637

2251

7360

162

Percent

How safe do you feel alone outside during the day?

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

7526

4434

5339

4843

1364

Percent

How safe do you feel alone outside at night?

Day

Respondents were asked to rate how safe they felt alone outside during the day ("10" being the most safe, and "1" not safe at all). The average rating given by respondents was "8" (the median was a "9," the mode was a "10"), suggesting that respondents feel relatively safe when alone outside during the day.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Night

Respondents were asked to rate how safe they felt alone outside at night ("10" being the most safe, and "1" not safe at all). In contrast, the average rating given by respondents was a "5" (the median was a "5," the mode was a "1"), suggesting that respondents do not feel very safe when alone outside at night.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Safe for Children

Is this neighborhood a safe place for children to play outside during the day?

Yes 55%

No 45%

*Respondents were mixed on whether they felt Weinland Park was a safe place for children to play outside during the day.

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Respondents were asked what made them feel unsafe in the neighborhood. The top responses were the people ("young people," "rowdy people," "African Americans") (20%), Guns/Shootings (18%), Crime (in general) (13%), Drugs/Alcohol Use/Distribution (12%), and Poor Lighting/Night (6%).

Police Absence/Poor Policing

Strangers

Location of Neighborhood

Loitering

Traffic

Stories I've Heard

Lack of Security

Corner Stores

Alleys

Being Alone

Appearance of Neighborhood

Racism

Vacant Houses/Buildings

Walking in the Neighborhood

Other

21

16

14

13

11

8

7

6

4

4

4

3

2

2

26

What makes you feel unsafe in this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what made them feel unsafe in the neighborhood. The top responses were the people ("young people," "rowdy people," "African Americans") (20%), Guns/Shootings (18%), Crime (in general) (13%), Drugs/Alcohol Use/Distribution (12%), and Poor Lighting/Night (6%).

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

People

Guns/Shootings

Crime

Drugs/Alcohol

Night/Poor Lighting

Altercations

Gangs

Police Absence/Poor Policing

Strangers

Location of Neighborhood

Loitering

Traffic

Stories I've Heard

Lack of Security

Corner Stores

Alleys

Being Alone

Appearance of Neighborhood

Racism

Vacant Houses/Buildings

Walking in the Neighborhood

Other

115

103

74

71

36

25

22

21

16

14

13

11

8

7

6

4

4

4

3

2

2

26

Percent

What makes you feel unsafe in this neighborhood?

32


Location

I feel safe when at home

Crowds/People Around

Stay Inside/Keep to Self

Longevity ("I am comfortable here")

Security Device

Lighting (well‐lit)

Armed

Dogs

Students

Faith/Religion

Change in Neighborhood

Block watch

Culture "I understand others in the neighborhood"

Other

30

25

24

18

17

14

12

10

10

10

9

6

3

3

28

What makes you feel safe in this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what made them feel safe in the neighborhood. The top responses were the police presence/officers (26%), social networks (23%), a personal sense of safety (9%), and the location of Weinland Park (proximity to High Street, on a main street) (6%).

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Police

Social Networks

Personal ("I am not fearful")

Location

I feel safe when at home

Crowds/People Around

Stay Inside/Keep to Self

Longevity ("I am comfortable here")

Security Device

Lighting (well‐lit)

Armed

Dogs

Students

Faith/Religion

Change in Neighborhood

Block watch

Culture "I understand others in the neighborhood"

Other

132

119

45

30

25

24

18

17

14

12

10

10

10

9

6

3

3

28

Percent

What makes you feel safe in this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what made them feel safe in the neighborhood. The top responses were the police presence/officers (26%), social networks (23%), a personal sense of safety (9%), and the location of Weinland Park (proximity to High Street, on a main street) (6%).

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Have you or someone close to you experienced:

Gun Violence Yes 43% No 57%

Home Burglary/Break‐ins Yes 42% No 58%

Automobile Break‐ins Yes 37% No 63%

Domestic Violence Yes 33% No 67%

Personal Robbery Yes 32% No 68%

Drug Trafficking/Drug Related Violence Yes 30% No 70%

Gang‐related Violence Yes 25% No 75%

Prostitution Yes 11% No 89%

Littering Yes 68% No 32%

Vandalism Yes 34% No 66%

Around 40% of respondents reported that they or someone close to them had experienced (were a victim of, witnessed, or affected by) gun violence, home burglaries, and automobile break‐ins.

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Have you or someone close to you experienced:

Gun Violence Yes 43% No 57%

Home Burglary/Break‐ins Yes 42% No 58%

Automobile Break‐ins Yes 37% No 63%

Domestic Violence Yes 33% No 67%

Personal Robbery Yes 32% No 68%

Drug Trafficking/Drug Related Violence Yes 30% No 70%

Gang‐related Violence Yes 25% No 75%

Prostitution Yes 11% No 89%

Littering Yes 68% No 32%

Vandalism Yes 34% No 66%

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being a major problem for residents living in this neighborhood, and 1 not a problem at all, how would you rate the following?

SCORES

Unsupervised youth Mean: 6 Median: 7 Mode: 10

Infestation of pests (e.g., cockroaches, mice, bed bugs) Mean: 6 Median: 6 Mode: 1

Noise and poor air quality from traffic Mean: 5 Median: 5 Mode: 1

Strangers from outside the neighborhood Mean: 5 Median: 5 Mode: 1

Aggressive dogs Mean: 3 Median: 1 Mode: 1

Around 40% of respondents reported that they or someone close to them had experienced (were a victim of, witnessed, or affected by) gun violence, home burglaries, and automobile break‐ins.

34


On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being completely trustworthy and 1 not trustworthy at all, how would you rate your trust of the police?

All Respondents (434):Mean Score: 6Median Score: 7Mode Score: 10

African American Respondents (217):Mean Score: 6Median Score: 6Mode Score: 10

Respondents <30 years (194)

Mean Score: 6Median Score: 6Mode Score: 10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

5110

2820

563442

6625

102

Percent

Trust of Police: All Respondents

Trust of Police: African American Respondents

Trust of Police: Respondent <30 yearsRespondents expressed moderate

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being completely trustworthy and 1 not trustworthy at all, how would you rate your trust of the police?

All Respondents (434):Mean Score: 6Median Score: 7Mode Score: 10

African American Respondents (217):Mean Score: 6Median Score: 6Mode Score: 10

Respondents <30 years (194)

Mean Score: 6Median Score: 6Mode Score: 10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

5110

2820

563442

6625

102

Percent

Trust of Police: All Respondents

0 20 40 60

123456789

10

378

1611

3419

1326

746

Percent

Trust of Police: African American Respondents

0 20 40 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

313

1310

212020

3112

33

Percent

Trust of Police: Respondent <30 yearsRespondents expressed moderate trust of police. African American respondents and respondents under the age of 30 expressed slightly less trust of police when compared to the total respondent group.

*The 12 respondents under the age of 20, though, were even less trustful (Mean: 5, Median: 5, Mode: 1)

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Is there a specific location in this neighborhood where you feel particularly unsafe?

Respondents were asked if there were specific locations in Weinland Park where they felt unsafe.

In general, the farther east residents traveled in Weinland Park, the less safe they felt.

Fourth Street was highlighted as a street where residents felt unsafe.

The following intersections were also mentioned: 4th and 8th (D & J), 4th and 11th

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Is there a specific location in this neighborhood where you feel particularly unsafe?

Respondents were asked if there were specific locations in Weinland Park where they felt unsafe.

In general, the farther east residents traveled in Weinland Park, the less safe they felt.

Fourth Street was highlighted as a street where residents felt unsafe.

The following intersections were also mentioned: 4th and 8th (D & J), 4th and 11th (Kelly's), Indianola and 8th (Happy Market) , Indianola and 7th, and Indianola and 5th (G & L Carryout).

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Access to Basic Needs

Where do you or the person who gets food in your household usually get your food? (up to 3 answers were accepted)

95% of respondents reported shopping for groceries at Kroger (84% at 43201, the remainder at a variety of locations).

24% of respondents reported shopping for groceries at Giant Eagle (43202, 43215).

21% of respondents reported shopping for groceries at Aldi (43211).

19% of respondents reported shopping for groceries at Wal‐Mart (43219/Easton).

Grocery Locations

Top Choice Top Three Locations

37

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Access to Basic Needs

Transportation:

How do you or the person who gets food in your household usually get your food?

43% drive own car

31% walk

Kroger (43201)

42% drive own car

35% walk

14% get a ride

The frequency of grocery shopping varied by respondent ‐‐ quite a few shopping 2‐3 times per week (30%), once a week (23%), or every other week (32%).

Outside of where you typically get your food, what stores do you most frequently shop? (up to 4 responses were accepted)

Wal‐Mart (12%), 43219/Easton, 43213/Whitehall, various

Target (10%), 43212/Lenox, various

Family Dollar (10%), 43201, various

Dollar Tree (8%), 43201, various

AJ Wright (4%), 43224/Northern Lights, various

KC Sports (2%), 43201, various

Goodwill (2%), 43202/North High, various

41%

6114%

14032%101

23%

13130%

How often do you shop/get food?

Less than once a month

Once a month

Every other week

Once a week

2‐3 times per week

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Use of Computers and Media

Computer Use

85% (373) of respondents reported they knew how to use a computer.

58% (212) of those who are computer literate reported typically using a computer at home.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Home Computer

67% (290) of respondents reported having a home computer.

Of these respondents, 78% (225) had internet access at home.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Frequency of Computer Use

76% (283) of respondents who use a computer reported using a computer every day or every other day.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Home

Library

School/Program

Office

Relative's House

Wireless in many locations

Friend's House

Other

212

78

22

18

16

7

5

7

Percent

Where do you typically use a computer?

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Internet/Email

School Work

Work (not school)

Playing Games

Financial Management

Media (Books, Movies, Music, Phone)

337

130

96

69

48

22

Percent

For what purpose(s) do you use a computer?

Most computer activity revolved around internet searches and online activities (48%), with 43 individuals specifically reporting they utilized the internet to do job searches/apply for jobs. Work related activity (employment, school, and volunteer work) accounted for 33% of activity reported.

5314%

359%

7119%

21257%

How often do you use a computer?

Less than once a week

Once a week

Every other day

Every day

39


Children: Computer Use

66% (96) of respondents with children living in their home reported that their child knew how to use a computer.

According to respondents, outside of school , a majority (57%) of computer literate children typically used a computer at home.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

Children: Frequency of Computer Use

According to respondents, 77% (71) of computer literate children used a computer every day or every other day (outside of school).

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Home

Library

Relative's House

Friend's House

Wireless in many locations

Other

51

19

12

3

2

2

Percent

Where does your child typically use a computer (outside of school)?

Most childrens' computer activity revolved around playing games (41%) and internet searches/online activities (33%).

0 20 40 60

Games

Internet/Email

Homework/Early Computer Literacy

Media (Movies, Music)

60

49

34

5

Percent

For what purpose do your children use a computer (outside of school)?

33% 19

20%

2426%

4751%

How often does your child use a computer (outside of school)?

Never

Once a week

Every other day

Every day

40


Reading/Access to Books

99% of respondents reported knowing how to read.

81% of these individuals reported reading every day.

20% of reading materials included novels, and another 31% was made up of newspapers and magazines.

0 20 40 60 80 100

Never

Less than several times a month

Several times a month

Once a week

Every day

3

21

28

29

353

Percent

How often do you read?

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

NovelsNewspapersMagazines

InternetTextbooksNon‐fiction

Inspirational Books (Bible)Children's Books

Catalogues/Mail/ManualsWork‐related documents

BiographiesSelf‐help books

HistoryComicsPoemsEssays

201169

141968879

64382722161512654

Percent

What do you typically read?

41


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Beauty/Fashion/Gossip/TV

Sports

Political/News

Home Improvement/Gardening/Cooking

Arts/Music

Science/Educational

The Slammer

Car/Motorcycle/Truck

Parenting/Baby

Gaming/Puzzles

Other

46

29

25

24

15

12

8

6

5

4

24

Percent

Magazine Types

0 20 40 60 80

Columbus Dispatch

New York Times

Lantern

Other Paper

Columbus Alive

USA Today

Other

131

21

8

8

8

7

31

Percent

Newspaper Types

The Columbus Dispatch was the dominant newspaper read by respondents (61%). The most popular magazines types were fashion/gossip (23%), sports (15%), and political (13%).

Library Use

80% (349) of respondents reported going to the library, with 45% of these respondents (156) visiting every day to once a week.

The Northside library was, by far, the most utilized library (65%).

0 20 40 60 80

Northside Library

OSU Libraries

Main Library (Grant)

Linden Public Library

Whetstone Library

Other

225

57

26

7

7

26

What library do you typically go to?

10430%

8825%

10430%

5215%

How often do you go to the library?



Once a week

Every day

42


Reading to Children

92% (112) of respondents with children living in their home reported reading to their children under the age of 11.

A majority of these respondents (62%) reported reading to their child under 11 every day, with the remainder reading to their children once a week, several times a month, or less than several times a month.

54% 19

17%

1917%70

62%

How often do you read to your child(ren)?



Once a week

Every day

The characteristics of respondents who read to their children every day are the following:

•89% Women

•77% African American

•54% Single, 29% Married

•96% Renters

43

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Health

Healthcare Access

Have you or anyone in your household been without health insurance in the past year? YES 42% NO 58%

Are you or anyone in your household covered by MEDICAID or SCHIP? YES 47% NO 53%

Prevalence of Medical Conditions

Has a doctor told you or anyone in your household that you/they have:

Asthma YES 31% NO 69%

Diabetes YES 11% NO 89%

High Blood Pressure YES 25% NO 75%

Heart Disease YES 7% NO 93%

Obesity YES 8% NO 92%

*50% of households (221) contain an individual(s) that has been diagnosed with one or more of these conditions.

Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions


Depression YES 32% NO 68%

Anxiety Disorder YES 19% NO 81%

Bipolar Disorder YES 15% NO 85%

Schizophrenia YES 6% NO 94%

*38% of households (167) contain an individual(s) that has been diagnosed with one or more of these conditions.

Vision/Hearing Conditions


Visions Problems YES 53% NO 47%

Hearing Problems YES 7% NO 93%

44


Prevalence of Residents with Disabilities

Has a doctor told you or anyone in your household that you/they have a physical disability or limitation? YES 25% NO 75%

Has a doctor told you or anyone in your household that you/they have a learning disability or limitation YES 14% NO 86%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

OrthopedicHeart Disease

ArthritisPsychological

Neurological ImpairmentDegenerative Disease

ParalysisSeizures

Vision ImpairmentDiabetesStroke

COPD/LungsAsthmaCancerHernia

HIV/AIDSThyroid

Urinary DiseaseOther

3617

11989

557

4443322226

Percent

Types of Physical Disabilities/Limitations

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

ADD/ADHD

General Learning Disability

Dyslexia

Brain Trauma

Child has IEP

Autism

Psychological

Stroke

MRDD

Reading

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Speech

Operational

Spelling

Drug Induced ("Crack Baby")

21

11

7

5

4

3

3

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

Percent

Types of Learning Disabilities

45


Prevalence of Childhood Disabilities

Parents with children living in their home (145) provided the following information about their children:

•20% of households have a child(ren) with a developmental or behavioral disability.

•20% of households have a child(ren) receiving physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

•At least 3% of households have a child(ren) with a significant physical disability.

•13% of households have a child(ren) with significant limitations that prevent him/her from full participation with peers.

•47% of households have a child(ren) taking prescription medications.

46


Where Weinland Park Residents Access Healthcare Services

10% (42) respondents had not received any medical treatment in the last year, and therefore could not comment on where they "typically receive treatment." Of those able to anser the questions, 47% reported they typically received medical treatment from a primary care physician, 22% went to the Emergency Room, and 15% visited a specialist.

0 20 40 60

Primary Care Physician

Emergency Room

Specialist

Free Clinic

Urgent Care

Other

186

87

59

27

25

9

Percent

Location of Medical Treatment Emergency Room Use

60% of households contained an individual(s) who had sought treatment in the emergency room over the last year. The average number of visits was 5 (the median was 2, the mode was 1).

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 20 25 28 30 40 50 100

7761

3315 23 15 7 3 1 3 2 4 1 8 1 1 3 1 1 1

Percen

t

# Visits

Emergency Room Visits

47


Satisfaction Levels

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the most satisfied, and 1 the least satisfied, how satisfied are you with any medical treatment you have received in the last year?

41 respondents had not received any medical treatment in the last year, and therefore could not answer the question. The average point score for the 393 respondents who did answer the question was an "8" (the median was a "9", and the mode was a "10") suggesting that, overall, Weinland Park residents with access to healthcare have been satisfied with their treatment.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

12

4

5

10

22

24

28

59

38

191

Percent

Satisfaction with Medical Treatment

48


Cooking and Eating Habits

Based on responses to the following questions, access to cooking facilities/equipment does not appear to be a major issue for Weinland Park respondents:

Do you have pots and pans? YES 97% NO 3%

Do you have a working stove/oven? YES 98% NO 2%

•On average, Weinland Park households eat 5 home cooked dinners a week (the median was 6, the mode was 7).

A great majority (82%) of respondents reported eating fruits and vegetables every day or every other day.

In contrast, "fast food" consumption varied, with the largest number of respondents reporting they eat "fast food" less than once a week.

133%

102%

164%

419%

9722%260

60%

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Never


Once a week

Twice a week

Every other day

Every day

5513%

14232%

7617%

8519%

5011%

307%

"Fast Food" Consumption

Never


Once a week

Twice a week

Every other day

Every day

49


Alcohol Use

•66% (290) of respondents drink alcoholic beverages.

•Those respondents who drink (290), on average, drink 2.5 days per week .

•On a typical day when respondents (288) drink, they drink 4 alcoholic beverages.

•On average, the maximum number if drinks respondents (286) have had on any given occasion during the past month was 7 (the mode was 13 or more ).

Recreational Drug Use

•Residents were asked to rate how much of a problem recreational drug use was on a scale from 1 to 10 ("10" being a major problems from residents, and "1" not a problem at all).

•The average rating given by respondents (390 responded, 46 "didn't know," and 4 refused) was a "7" (the median was an "8," the mode was a "10"), suggesting that respondents felt recreational drug use was a moderate to major problem for residents in Weinland Park.

Tobacco Use

•53% of respondents smoked cigarettes, cigars or chewed tobacco (7 respondents did not answer the question).

50

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Children and Child Development

Children: Schools of Attendance

Respondents with children living in their homes were asked about their child(ren)'s school of attendance In total the school

51


Respondents with children living in their homes were asked about their child(ren)'s school of attendance. In total, the school attendance of 194 children was discussed.

•There were 38 children attending 13 different Preschools.

Location of Schools

Children attended schools throughout the Columbus metropolitan area, with the largest concentration in the Weinland Park and




•There were 100 children attending 26 different Elementary or K‐8/K‐12 Schools.

•There were 33 children attending 8 different Middle Schools.

Location of Schools

Children attended schools throughout the Columbus metropolitan area, with the largest concentration in the Weinland Park and downtown areas.






•There were 23 children attending 13 different High Schools.

Location of Schools








Location of Schools








Location of Schools








Location of Schools


51


Step by Step PS

1

1

Preschools of Attendance Childcare

35% (47) of respondents reported using childcare.

•Top childcare providers included a day care center (30%) a family member (30%) Head

Genessee Avenue PS

Gingerbread House Daycare

Little Buckeye Learning Center

Step by Step PS

1

1

1

1

1



•Top childcare providers included a day care center (30%), a family member (30%), Head Start (19%), or a preschool (9%).

•47% (22) reported they received a childcare subsidy.

Heavenly Kids

Early Childhood Learning Center

G. Tyree Learning Center

Genessee Avenue PS



Step by Step PS

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1





Brightside Academy

Mother's Helper PS

Focus Learning Academy

Heavenly Kids



Genessee Avenue PS



Step by Step PS

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1





Godman Guild PS

Schoenbaum PS

Head Start

Brightside Academy

Mother's Helper PS


Heavenly Kids



Genessee Avenue PS



Step by Step PS

12

6

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1





0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Godman Guild PS

Schoenbaum PS

Head Start

Brightside Academy

Mother's Helper PS


Heavenly Kids



Genessee Avenue PS



Step by Step PS

12

6

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

Percent

Preschools of Attendance

Total Number of Children = 38

Childcare




0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Godman Guild PS

Schoenbaum PS

Head Start

Brightside Academy

Mother's Helper PS


Heavenly Kids



Genessee Avenue PS



Step by Step PS

12

6

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

Percent

Preschools of Attendance


Childcare




52


Success Works Academy (K‐12)West Central School (K‐12)

Noble ES

111

Elementary and K‐8/K‐12 Schools of Attendance

Duxberry Park ESFairwood ESHamilton ES

Indian Springs ElSSouth Mifflin ES


Noble ES

11111111


A li P k ESBroadleigh ESColerain ES

Columbus Humanities, Arts, and Technology Academy (K‐8)Columbus Prep Academy (K‐8)

Cranbrook ESDuxberry Park ES

Fairwood ESHamilton ES



Noble ES

11111111111111


Douglas ESFCI Academy (K‐12)

West Mound ESComo ES

Arlington Park ESBroadleigh ESColerain ES






Noble ES

333211111111111111


W.C. Cupe (K‐8)Glacier Ridge ESOhio Avenue ES

Windsor ESClinton ESDouglas ES

FCI Academy (K‐12)West Mound ES

Como ESArlington Park ES

Broadleigh ESColerain ES






Noble ES

65543333211111111111111


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Weinland Park ESFifth Avenue ES

Hubbard ESW.C. Cupe (K‐8)Glacier Ridge ESOhio Avenue ES










Noble ES

397665543333211111111111111


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Weinland Park ESFifth Avenue ES

Hubbard ESW.C. Cupe (K‐8)Glacier Ridge ESOhio Avenue ES










Noble ES

397665543333211111111111111

Percent



53


Middle Schools of Attendance High Schools of Attendance

Columbus Collegiate Academy

Dominion MS

1

1

Middle Schools of Attendance

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

1

1

1

High Schools of Attendance

Ridgeview MS

Clearbrook MS


Dominion MS

2

1

1

1


Centennial HS

DH Franklin County

Independence HS

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

1

1

1

1

1

1


Monroe MS

Mifflin MS

Ridgeview MS

Clearbrook MS


Dominion MS

3

2

2

1

1

1


Fort Hayes HS

Mifflin HS

Brookhaven HS

Centennial HS

DH Franklin County

Independence HS

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1


Indianola MS

Aims MS

Monroe MS

Mifflin MS

Ridgeview MS

Clearbrook MS


Dominion MS

19

4

3

2

2

1

1

1


Whetstone HS

Afrocentric HS

East HS

Fort Hayes HS

Mifflin HS

Brookhaven HS

Centennial HS

DH Franklin County

Independence HS

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

3

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Indianola MS

Aims MS

Monroe MS

Mifflin MS

Ridgeview MS

Clearbrook MS


Dominion MS

19

4

3

2

2

1

1

1

Percent



0 20 40 60

Metro HS

Whetstone HS

Afrocentric HS

East HS

Fort Hayes HS

Mifflin HS

Brookhaven HS

Centennial HS

DH Franklin County

Independence HS

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

5

3

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Percent



0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Indianola MS

Aims MS

Monroe MS

Mifflin MS

Ridgeview MS

Clearbrook MS


Dominion MS

19

4

3

2

2

1

1

1

Percent



0 20 40 60

Metro HS

Whetstone HS

Afrocentric HS

East HS

Fort Hayes HS

Mifflin HS

Brookhaven HS

Centennial HS

DH Franklin County

Independence HS

Linden McKinley …

Northland HS

Rosemont HS

5

3

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Percent



54


What are the most important things you consider when deciding where you send your child(ren) to school?

"Choosing" a School

When deciding where to send their children to school, parent respondents noted that the most important factors they consider are the

lit f t h /t hi (24%) f t

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

2

2

1

1


"Choosing" a School

When deciding where to send their children to school, parent respondents noted that the most important factors they consider are the quality of teachers/teaching (24%), safety (13%), the types of curriculum/variety of classes (13%), location (11%), and services offered (e.g., special needs programming, daycare, arts programming, college preparatory programming) (7%).

S h d l ( h th it i d)

Size of class

Students

Magnet School

Discipline

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1


"Choosing" a School


Extracurricular activities

Parental Involvement

Hours

Schedule (e.g., whether it is year round)

Size of class

Students

Magnet School

Discipline

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

6

5

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1


"Choosing" a School


Services offered

Environment

Ratings

Support



Hours


Size of class

Students

Magnet School

Discipline

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

15

10

9

8

6

5

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1


"Choosing" a School


Quality of teachers/teaching

Safety

Type of curriculum/variety of classes

Location

Services offered

Environment

Ratings

Support



Hours


Size of class

Students

Magnet School

Discipline

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

54

30

30

25

15

10

9

8

6

5

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1


"Choosing" a School


0 20 40 60

Quality of teachers/teaching

Safety

Type of curriculum/variety of classes

Location

Services offered

Environment

Ratings

Support



Hours


Size of class

Students

Magnet School

Discipline

Affordability

Diversity

I don't "choose"

Other

54

30

30

25

15

10

9

8

6

5

4

4

4

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

Percent


"Choosing" a School


55


Satisfaction with SchoolsOn a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the most satisfied, and 1 the l i fi d h i fi d i h h h l h

Satisfaction with Schools

Parents were overwhelmingly satisfied with the schools their children were attending:

Mean Score: 810 60

On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the most satisfied, and 1 the least satisfied, how satisfied are you with the schools that

your child are attending?



Mean Score: 8

Median Score: 10

Mode Score: 10

7

8

9

10

5

12

8

60





Mean Score: 8

Median Score: 10

Mode Score: 10

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

7

1

5

12

8

60





Mean Score: 8

Median Score: 10

Mode Score: 10

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

6

1

7

1

5

12

8

60





Mean Score: 8

Median Score: 10

Mode Score: 10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

2

6

1

7

1

5

12

8

60

Percent



56


Interaction with Schools

Parents varied in their time spent involved in school activities, with only a few reporting they never participated.

77%

2627%

How often do you participate in school events/programs? Interaction with Schools


A majority of interactions with schools were meetings/phone calls/emails with teachers and principals (35%) or attendance at school events (27%).

77%

3436%

2830%

2627%

How often do you participate in school events/programs?

Never

A few times per year

Once a month

At least once a week




77%

3436%

2830%

2627%


Never


Once a month





77%

3436%

2830%

2627%


Never


Once a month


Other

N/A ‐‐ I am not involved

9

10

Describe your interactions with your child(rens)'s school's.




77%

3436%

2830%

2627%


Never


Once a month


Involvement with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Volunteer

Involvement with extracurricular activities

Behavioral interventions

Other


19

10

8

3

9

10





77%

3436%

2830%

2627%


Never


Once a month


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Meetings/phone calls/emails with teachers or principal

Attendance at school events

Daily checking on child's progress through homework folder


Volunteer



Other


78

59

27

19

10

8

3

9

10





77%

3436%

2830%

2627%


Never


Once a month


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Meetings/phone calls/emails with teachers or principal

Attendance at school events

Daily checking on child's progress through homework folder


Volunteer



Other


78

59

27

19

10

8

3

9

10

Percent


57


If you would like to be involved what keeps you from Parents who reported not being very involved

Other 7

If you would like to be involved, what keeps you from being more involved with your child(ren)'s school?

Parents who reported not being very involved or wanting to be more involved reported that a lack of time (30%) or simply not wanting to be more involved (26%) as the major reasons.

Lack of communication

Stress

Timing

Other

3

2

2

7



Health

Childcare

They don't speak my language


Stress

Timing

Other

8

5

4

3

2

2

7



Lack of time

N/A ‐ "I don't want to be involved"

Transportation barriers

Health

Childcare



Stress

Timing

Other

34

29

19

8

5

4

3

2

2

7



0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Lack of time

N/A ‐ "I don't want to be involved"

Transportation barriers

Health

Childcare



Stress

Timing

Other

34

29

19

8

5

4

3

2

2

7

Percent



58


Extracurricular Activities

47% of respondents' children were involved in extracurricular activities.

Other

2

2

What keeps your child(ren) from participating in extracurricular activities?Extracurricular Activities


The top reasons respondents reported their children were'nt involved in extracurricular activities

Lack of Organized Activities

Parental Priorities

Health

Other

3

2

2

2



The top reasons respondents reported their children were'nt involved in extracurricular activities included their children being too young, lack of time, financial barriers, or transportation barriers.

Time of Day (e.g., conflict with parent's work)

Behavior Problems

Safety


Parental Priorities

Health

Other

4

3

3

3

2

2

2




Child(ren) is/are uninterested

Uninformed


Behavior Problems

Safety


Parental Priorities

Health

Other

5

4

4

3

3

3

2

2

2




Lack of Time

Financial Barriers

Transportation Barriers


Uninformed


Behavior Problems

Safety


Parental Priorities

Health

Other

10

10

8

5

4

4

3

3

3

2

2

2




0 20 40 60

Too Young

Lack of Time

Financial Barriers



Uninformed


Behavior Problems

Safety


Parental Priorities

Health

Other

31

10

10

8

5

4

4

3

3

3

2

2

2

Percent




0 20 40 60

Too Young

Lack of Time

Financial Barriers



Uninformed


Behavior Problems

Safety


Parental Priorities

Health

Other

31

10

10

8

5

4

4

3

3

3

2

2

2

Percent

What keeps your child(ren) from participating in extracurricular activities?

59


The top ways children spenttheir free time were playing outside the house (yard, neighborhood) (21%), playing in the house (16%), watching TV (11%) visitingListening to Music

Other

1

5

How do your children spend their free time? The top ways children spenttheir free time were playing outside the house (yard, neighborhood) (21%), playing in the house (16%), watching TV (11%), visiting with family members (10%), and gaming (gaming system, computer) (9%).

Church/Mosque/Synnagogue

Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

2

2

2

2

2

1

5


Academic activties/Educational games

Club

With Mentor

Cooking/Gardening (not as a chore)

Sports


Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

5

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

5


C t

Reading

Biking

Chores


Club

With Mentor


Sports


Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

11

6

5

5

5

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

5


Gaming

Park/Recreation Center

Homework

Library

Computer

Reading

Biking

Chores


Club

With Mentor


Sports


Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

25

16

14

12

11

6

5

5

5

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

5


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Playing outside of the home

Playing in the house

TV

Visiting family members

Gaming


Homework

Library

Computer

Reading

Biking

Chores


Club

With Mentor


Sports


Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

51

45

31

30

25

16

14

12

11

6

5

5

5

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

5

Percent


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Playing outside of the home

Playing in the house

TV

Visiting family members

Gaming


Homework

Library

Computer

Reading

Biking

Chores


Club

With Mentor


Sports


Working

Movies/Out to Eat

COSI/Conservatory

Listening to Music

Other

51

45

31

30

25

16

14

12

11

6

5

5

5

3

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

1

5

Percent

How do your children spend their free time?

60

Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Neighborhood Feedback

9 2251

How satisfied are you with this neighborhood as a place to live?

Neighborhood Satisfaction

Respondents were asked, on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the most satisfied, and 1 the least satisfied),

3

5

7

9

2425

6551

6776

2251



Respondents were asked, on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the most satisfied, and 1 the least satisfied), how satisfied they were with Weinland Park as a place to live.

The mean score was a 6 (the median was a 6, and the mode was an 8), indicating overall a slight satisfaction

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

3

5

7

9

38172425

6551

6776

2251

Percent




The mean score was a 6 (the median was a 6, and the mode was an 8), indicating, overall, a slight satisfaction with Weinland Park as a place to live.

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

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3

5

7

9

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1

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9

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This neighborhood has a pleasant appearance. TRUE: 34% FALSE: 66%

Car traffic moves safely through this neighborhood. TRUE: 54% FALSE: 46%

I feel safe biking and walking in this neighborhood. TRUE: 72% FALSE: 28%

Stores and businesses in the area meet my needs TRUE: 73% FALSE: 27%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

3

5

7

9

38172425

6551

6776

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Stores and businesses in the area meet my needs. TRUE: 73% FALSE: 27%

Parks and recreational areas are nearby. TRUE: 83% FALSE: 17%

This neighborhood has housing for people of different incomes and family sizes. TRUE: 90% FALSE: 10%

COTA buses are easily accessible. TRUE: 96% FALSE: 4%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

1

3

5

7

9

38172425

6551

6776

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Stores and businesses in the area meet my needs. TRUE: 73% FALSE: 27%

Parks and recreational areas are nearby. TRUE: 83% FALSE: 17%

This neighborhood has housing for people of different incomes and family sizes. TRUE: 90% FALSE: 10%

COTA buses are easily accessible. TRUE: 96% FALSE: 4%

*These questions highlighted resident concerns around the "appearance" of Weinland Park and mobility issues in Weinland Park.

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Neighborhood Change

Respondents who had lived in Weinland Park for two years or more were asked whether conditions have gotten better, worse, or haven't changed much

2911%

Over the past two years have living conditions gotten better, worse, or have they not changed much?

Neighborhood Change

Respondents who had lived in Weinland Park for two years or more were asked whether conditions have gotten better, worse, or haven't changed much.

A majority (55%) felt that conditions in Weinland Park had improved.

2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

Neighborhood Change



2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

Resident Voice

Neighborhood Change



2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

81

5112%

How much does your voice matter in decisions affecting this neighborhood?

Resident Voice

A great majority of respondents felt there voice didn't matter (40%) or mattered little (29%) in decisions affecting Weinland Park

Neighborhood Change



2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

16740%

12229%

8119%

5112%


Not at all

A little

A fair amount

A t d l

Resident Voice

A great majority of respondents felt there voice didn't matter (40%) or mattered little (29%) in decisions affecting Weinland Park.

Neighborhood Change



2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

16740%

12229%

8119%

5112%


Not at all

A little

A fair amount

A great deal

Community Involvement

Resident Voice


Neighborhood Change



2911%

8734%140

55%


Worse

Not changed much

Better

16740%

12229%

8119%

5112%


Not at all

A little

A fair amount

A great deal

Community Involvement

While a great majority of respondents reported not being involved in community organizing around new developments or neighborhood issues (75%), a majority (79%) noted they would be interested if the opportunity arose.

Resident Voice


62


Parking

Other

2

8

What are the best things about this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what the "best" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were it's

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

9

5

4

2

2

8

What are the best things about this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what the "best" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were it's proximity (e.g., to downtown, high street/shopping, OSU, police station, schools) (30%), the people that live in the

Family Friendly

Less Crime

Safety

Appearance

Community

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

12

10

10

9

9

9

5

4

2

2

8

What are the best things about this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what the "best" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were it's proximity (e.g., to downtown, high street/shopping, OSU, police station, schools) (30%), the people that live in the neighborhood (friendly neighbors, "people I know," college students) (16%), access to transportation (walkable

Quiet

Diversity

Housing

Family Friendly

Less Crime

Safety

Appearance

Community

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

18

17

14

12

10

10

9

9

9

5

4

2

2

8

What are the best things about this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what the "best" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were it's proximity (e.g., to downtown, high street/shopping, OSU, police station, schools) (30%), the people that live in the neighborhood (friendly neighbors, "people I know," college students) (16%), access to transportation (walkable neighborhood, COTA, highway access) (9%), and government services (elementary

Government Services

Affordable

Social Services

Parks

Improvements

Quiet

Diversity

Housing

Family Friendly

Less Crime

Safety

Appearance

Community

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

45

34

29

27

25

18

17

14

12

10

10

9

9

9

5

4

2

2

8

What are the best things about this neighborhood?Respondents were asked what the "best" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were it's proximity (e.g., to downtown, high street/shopping, OSU, police station, schools) (30%), the people that live in the neighborhood (friendly neighbors, "people I know," college students) (16%), access to transportation (walkable neighborhood, COTA, highway access) (9%), and government services (elementary school, the park, Section 8, police officers, police/fire stations) (7%).

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Proximity

People

Transportation

Government Services

Affordable

Social Services

Parks

Improvements

Quiet

Diversity

Housing

Family Friendly

Less Crime

Safety

Appearance

Community

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

196

104

59

45

34

29

27

25

18

17

14

12

10

10

9

9

9

5

4

2

2

8


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

Proximity

People

Transportation

Government Services

Affordable

Social Services

Parks

Improvements

Quiet

Diversity

Housing

Family Friendly

Less Crime

Safety

Appearance

Community

Interesting

Specific Area Named

Feels Like Home

Leaving

Parking

Other

196

104

59

45

34

29

27

25

18

17

14

12

10

10

9

9

9

5

4

2

2

8

Percent


63


Respondents were asked what the "worst" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were alcohol and drug use/dealing

Nothing105

What are the worst things about this neighborhood?Top Responses

Respondents were asked what the "worst" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were alcohol and drug use/dealing (14%), the crime (10%), the people (e.g., teenagers, negligent parents, noisy neighbors, "bad

Lack of Programming/Services

Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

888654105


Respondents were asked what the "worst" things were about Weinland Park. The most common responses were alcohol and drug use/dealing (14%), the crime (10%), the people (e.g., teenagers, negligent parents, noisy neighbors, "bad people") (9%), litter (8%), guns/shootings (7%), and altercations/violence (6%).

L i i

Police

Poverty

Not Family Friendly


Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

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Specific Area (e.g., 4th and 8th)

Night/Poor Lighting

Loitering

Police

Poverty

Not Family Friendly


Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

17171514141212121111109888654105



Gangs

Noise

Traffic


Night/Poor Lighting

Loitering

Police

Poverty

Not Family Friendly


Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

46292823191817171514141212121111109888654105



Alcohol and Drugs

People

Guns and Shootings

Gangs

Noise

Traffic


Night/Poor Lighting

Loitering

Police

Poverty

Not Family Friendly


Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

106736761

5146

292823191817171514141212121111109888654105



0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Alcohol and Drugs

People

Guns and Shootings

Gangs

Noise

Traffic


Night/Poor Lighting

Loitering

Police

Poverty

Not Family Friendly


Lack of Community

Unemployment

Nothing

106736761

5146

292823191817171514141212121111109888654105

Percent


64


I d id

Improved/more specialized programming 10

10

If you were in charge, what improvements would you like to make in this neighborhood?Top Responses

Improved landscaping

Help homeless people

More and improved child care

Increased access to parking

Increased respect among residents

Improved/more specialized programming

12

10

10

10

10

10


More unity among neighbors

Stop loitering

More affordable housing

"Tear it all down and start over"

Increased access to healthy foods







20

19

17

13

12

12

10

10

10

10

10


Increased/improved parks, recreation facilities, green space

More employment opportunities

Push "hoodlums" out

Better access to a variety of stores/resaurants


Stop loitering










33

27

23

20

20

19

17

13

12

12

10

10

10

10

10


More creative activities/outlets for children

Rid neighborhood of drugs

Renovate housing

Better roads/streets/sidewalks

"Better neighbors"



Push "hoodlums" out



Stop loitering










6060

56

38

34

33

27

23

20

20

19

17

13

12

12

10

10

10

10

10


Cleaner neighborhood

Greater safety

Improved police/city services

Demolition/renovation of vacant properties



Renovate housing


"Better neighbors"



Push "hoodlums" out



Stop loitering










128

128

94

82

6060

56

38

34

33

27

23

20

20

19

17

13

12

12

10

10

10

10

10


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Cleaner neighborhood

Greater safety

Improved police/city services

Demolition/renovation of vacant properties



Renovate housing


"Better neighbors"



Push "hoodlums" out



Stop loitering










128

128

94

82

6060

56

38

34

33

27

23

20

20

19

17

13

12

12

10

10

10

10

10

Percent


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Cleaner Neighborhood•Improve/increase trash pickup.•Improve/increase recycling services.•Get rid of big dumpsters.

Improved Police/City Services•Need a better/increased police presence.•Need policing center at the elementary school.•"Make the police do something about people getting jumped."

Neighborhood Feedback: Respondent Comments

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Cleaner Neighborhood•Improve/increase trash pickup.•Improve/increase recycling services.•Get rid of big dumpsters.•Clean the alleys. •Clean up around dumpsters.•Get rid of rodents.•Enforce mandatory clean‐ups.•Enforce litter laws. "People should get a ticket for littering."" h ld h ld h l "

Improved Police/City Services•Need a better/increased police presence.•Need policing center at the elementary school.•"Make the police do something about people getting jumped."•"Cops are trippin'."•"We need friendlier police."

More Creative Activities/Outlets for Children•Increased activities for single mothers and their children.

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Cleaner Neighborhood•Improve/increase trash pickup.•Improve/increase recycling services.•Get rid of big dumpsters.•Clean the alleys. •Clean up around dumpsters.•Get rid of rodents.•Enforce mandatory clean‐ups.•Enforce litter laws. "People should get a ticket for littering."•"Children should participate in trash clean up"•"Inmates should participate in trash clean up "

Greater Safety•Need walking security patrols.•Need block watch/neighborhood watch/community policing


More Creative Activities/Outlets for Children•Increased activities for single mothers and their children.•Increased programming for teens.•Increased activities for kids in the summer time.•"We need a positive peer groups for kids that allows them to build confidence and relationships."

•"We need more direction for young adults, and more •supervision for children "



Greater Safety•Need walking security patrols.•Need block watch/neighborhood watch/community policing.•Need surveillance in/around vacant buildings.•Staff the park 24/7 to help watch the kids.•Need security cameras for apartment complexes/buildings•Enforce curfews/truancy.



•"We need more direction for young adults, and more •supervision for children."•"We need more activities to keep young men out of trouble."•"Create day camps for the kids at risk."•"Expose children to other things outside of the neighborhood."•"We need opportunities for 14‐19 year old males."



Greater Safety•Need walking security patrols.•Need block watch/neighborhood watch/community policing.•Need surveillance in/around vacant buildings.•Staff the park 24/7 to help watch the kids.•Need security cameras for apartment complexes/buildings•Enforce curfews/truancy.•Need more emergency lights (blue‐light call stations).•Enforce harsher punishments for crimes.•Handle domestic disputes.•Get rid of gangs.•Get more people to report crime.



•"We need more direction for young adults, and more •supervision for children."•"We need more activities to keep young men out of trouble."•"Create day camps for the kids at risk."•"Expose children to other things outside of the neighborhood."•"We need opportunities for 14‐19 year old males."•"We need more ways for adults to keep teens in school."

Renovate Housing•"Stop development and re‐invest money into community programs and fix existing housing up."



Greater Safety•Need walking security patrols.•Need block watch/neighborhood watch/community policing.•Need surveillance in/around vacant buildings.•Staff the park 24/7 to help watch the kids.•Need security cameras for apartment complexes/buildings•Enforce curfews/truancy.•Need more emergency lights (blue‐light call stations).•Enforce harsher punishments for crimes.•Handle domestic disputes.•Get rid of gangs.•Get more people to report crime.•Address issues at 4th and 8th.•Make neighborhood safer for vehicles.•"Make it so people aren't scared when they come to the Short North."

•"Make it an emotionally stable place to live."•"Screen new tenants to insure they aren't trouble makers "





•"Redo housing on 11th Avenue and let people (CPO residents) come back home. "

•"Put in green buildings."•"Knock down buildings and make nice apartments."•"I would re‐do every house and apartment. "•" You can fix it up without gentrification "



Greater Safety•Need walking security patrols.•Need block watch/neighborhood watch/community policing.•Need surveillance in/around vacant buildings.•Staff the park 24/7 to help watch the kids.•Need security cameras for apartment complexes/buildings•Enforce curfews/truancy.•Need more emergency lights (blue‐light call stations).•Enforce harsher punishments for crimes.•Handle domestic disputes.•Get rid of gangs.•Get more people to report crime.•Address issues at 4th and 8th.•Make neighborhood safer for vehicles.•"Make it so people aren't scared when they come to the Short North."

•"Make it an emotionally stable place to live."•"Screen new tenants to insure they aren't trouble makers."•"Tell people to straighten up, move if you don’t stop."





•"Redo housing on 11th Avenue and let people (CPO residents) come back home. "

•"Put in green buildings."•"Knock down buildings and make nice apartments."•"I would re‐do every house and apartment. "•" You can fix it up without gentrification."


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Improved Roads/Mobility•Need speed bumps.

*7th Avenue and 6th Street*5th Street

Push out "Hoodlums"•"Make people that cause problems move out of the neighborhood."

•"Less vagrant type of people."


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•Speed limit needs to be lower on 11th.•Pave roads and alleys.•People need to drive slower.•Increase "walkablility" in the neighborhood.•Need more speed limit signs.

*5th St t


•"Less vagrant type of people."•"Kick out guys with pants hanging off their bottom."•"Make people that have nothing to do move out of here."•"Get homeless people off the street."•"Get rid of the dirt bikers who use the Columbus Coated Fabrics site.""G t id f l h j t h d d "





*5th Street•Make Euclid one way towards High.•"Fix congestion."•"Make crosswalks more visible."•"We need bike laws."


•"Less vagrant type of people."•"Kick out guys with pants hanging off their bottom."•"Make people that have nothing to do move out of here."•"Get homeless people off the street."•"Get rid of the dirt bikers who use the Columbus Coated Fabrics site."

•"Get rid of people who just hang and snoop around."•"Get rid of drunks and panhandlers."

Better Access to a Variety of Stores/Restaurants•"I want to be able to spend my money in the neighborhood"•"We need a Target or Wal‐Mart."






Improved Recreation Facilities•"We need a community pool."•"They should fix the recreation center."•"We need a youth center."




Better Access to a Variety of Stores/Restaurants•"I want to be able to spend my money in the neighborhood"•"We need a Target or Wal‐Mart."•"A better Kroger."•"I would like a Burger King in the neighborhood."•"Add a McDonald's."






Improved Recreation Facilities•"We need a community pool."•"They should fix the recreation center."•"We need a youth center."•"They should turn the police substation into a pool hall."

More Employment Opportunities•Need jobs for felons.•Better jobs for the youth."Hi i hb h d l t k h "





Stop Loitering•"Stop young kids from hanging out."•"Move people standing on 4th /8th. Every time something happens it's at that corner."

•"Move kids off 4th and 8th.""K b ff "







More Employment Opportunities•Need jobs for felons.•Better jobs for the youth.•"Hire neighborhood people to work on houses."•"Get young guys to build houses."•"Help single parents find jobs."






•"Move kids off 4th and 8th."•"Keep boys off corners."•"Get rid of dope boys and people sitting on their ass in CPO."

Improved Landscaping•Increase number of trees.•Mandatory mowing







More Employment Opportunities•Need jobs for felons.•Better jobs for the youth.•"Hire neighborhood people to work on houses."•"Get young guys to build houses."•"Help single parents find jobs."






•"Move kids off 4th and 8th."•"Keep boys off corners."•"Get rid of dope boys and people sitting on their ass in CPO."

Improved Landscaping•Increase number of trees.•Mandatory mowing.•Cut down some trees.


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Help Homeless People•"We need to help the homeless."•"We need a shelter for men. Men with a criminal background can't get an apartment."

Improved/More Specialized Programming•"Find out what single parents and young black males need in the hood. "

•"Need to reform the programs to better manage the area."


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•"We need a homeless shelter."•"We need to add a homeless shelter nearby."•"We need a mission close to this neighborhood. Places to eat. No place to sleep or rest. Need a place to kick off shoes and just rest for a few hours."

•"Turn abandoned buildings into housing for the homeless "


•"Need to reform the programs to better manage the area."•"Need resources for people to spruce up their homes."•"Give people loans to buy homes, and teach people to buy homes and care for them."

•"Homeowner improvement with tax credits."•"Help elderly people shop."•" We need programs for people who own homes "




•"Turn abandoned buildings into housing for the homeless."

Increased Access to Parking•"Cars should have to have stickers to park or they get towed."•"Increased Parking at Bristol Bar."•Move "No Parking" signs further away.



•"Homeowner improvement with tax credits."•"Help elderly people shop."•" We need programs for people who own homes."•Need programs to help residents out, e.g., when they are moving in.

•More services for Latinos.

Better lighting





Increased Access to Parking•"Cars should have to have stickers to park or they get towed."•"Increased Parking at Bristol Bar."•Move "No Parking" signs further away.•More resident parking on the street.•More "order" to parking.•"Get rid of street sweeping."•Safer access to parking.





Better lighting•"Give light to the alleys."•"Get three way switches on light bulbs."•"Increase lighting off of High."






Increased Respect among Residents•"Send a letter to management to have people be aware of respecting others."






Decrease Noise Pollution."•"Move the train. Quiet traffic"•"Move the fire station. I hate the loud noises. Most annoying thing. When I first moved in I couldn't sleep."

•"Enforce noise and music levels."•"We need strict noise regulation "













•"Enforce noise and music levels."•"We need strict noise regulation."

Improve Parenting•"Make people more responsible for kids."•"Have parents discipline kids."•"Get on parents about the kids."













•"Enforce noise and music levels."•"We need strict noise regulation."

Improve Parenting•"Make people more responsible for kids."•"Have parents discipline kids."•"Get on parents about the kids."•"Educate people on how to take care of their families, and raise kids."

•"Make fathers taking more responsibility for their kids."


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Get rid of sex offenders•"Pedophiles shouldn't be so close to school, or at least not be allowed to live near school bus stops."

Get rid of slumlords•"Make landlords more vigilant"•"We need better management."


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•"Get rid of rapists, we got them right down the street."•"Get pedophiles out of neighborhood. Pedophiles live in the jungle building."

More Opportunities for Residents to Socialize and Develop a


Other•"Get rid of mountains of dirt at Wags Development."•"Move D&J out of the neighborhood. It has a lot to do with problems here."




More Opportunities for Residents to Socialize and Develop a Sense of Community

•"Help neighbors be more active and involved."•"We need more opportunity for people in this neighborhood to interact."

•"We need more community activity."•"We need more block parties "



•"I would build myself a new community from the ground up."•"I would build better homes with higher prices so hoodlums can't buy them."

•"Break up 4th and 8th and spread them around."•"I would knock down building at 4th & 8th. All four corners need to be leveled I would shut down every convenience






•"We need more community activity."•"We need more block parties."•"We need more community events."•"Host community meetings."•"Meet your neighbor events."•"Community event every month to get people out."•Increased/better community gardens.




•"Break up 4th and 8th and spread them around."•"I would knock down building at 4th & 8th. All four corners need to be leveled. I would shut down every convenience store in neighborhood. They are dens of evil, harbingers of crime. I would do a sweep of known drug dealers. And, I would wire cameras to the FBI so they can see anytime they want."






•"We need more community activity."•"We need more block parties."•"We need more community events."•"Host community meetings."•"Meet your neighbor events."•"Community event every month to get people out."•Increased/better community gardens.•"Change the attitude of the neighborhood."•"Change the culture and state of mind out here."•"Give the neighborhood an identity."

Improved Utility Companies/Services











Improved Utility Companies/Services•"Use AT&T substation to give Weinland Park residents wireless internet."

•"Get a different power company in the neighborhood."•"Bury telephone/cable lines."•"Remove power lines."











Improved Utility Companies/Services•"Use AT&T substation to give Weinland Park residents wireless internet."

•"Get a different power company in the neighborhood."•"Bury telephone/cable lines."•"Remove power lines."






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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Needs Assessment

# Individuals or Households Needing Assistance

# Individuals or Households Needing Assistance

70

Transportation 165 Adult Dental Care 189Affordable Housing 163 Adult Health Insurance 171Clothing 116 Adult Eye/Vision Care 166Legal Services 115 Adult Personal Physician 133

Basic Needs Assistance Health Care

Legal Services 115 Adult Personal Physician 133Safe Housing 112 Nutrition and Exercise Education 119Food 106 Help Getting Reimbursed for Health Care 108Language Interpretation Services 21 Information on Diseases 94

Adult Hearing or Speech Services 70Mentoring Program (Big Brother/Big Sister) 72 Immunization 54

Services for ChildrenMentoring Program (Big Brother/Big Sister) 72 Immunization 54Tutoring/Help with Homework 59 Home Health Care 38Programs for Gifted and Talented Students 57 Care for Children with Special Needs 23Childcare 42 Prenatal and Newborn Care 19Before or/and After School Care 42 Child Dental Care 12Job Training for Teenage Children 40 Child Hearing or Speech Services 10g g g pPreschool/Pre‐K 31 Child Eye/Vision Care 8Special Care for Children with Special Needs 21 Child Health Insurance 7

Child Personal Physician 7Employment that Pays a Living Wage 228Entrepreneur Development Opportunities 205 Counseling 102

Adult SupportSocial Services

p p pp gComputer or Internet Access 164 Family Planning 49Job Training 151 Services for Senior Citizens 38Access to College 150 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment 35GED (High School Diploma) 93Help Learning How to Read 56p gParenting Education 43ESL (English as a Second Language) 26

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Weinland Park Survey: Schoenbaum Family Center Needs Assessment

Support Networks

In terms of getting needs met (the needs just reviewed), please rate the following possible support networks on a scale of 1 to 10. A rating of 10 would indicate that they are a great source of support, while a 1 would indicate that they do not provide support at all.

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FamilyMean Score: 8Median Score: 10 Mode Score: 10

Support Networks


Respondents reported receiving the greatest support from family and friends, and little support from Church, Community Agencies, Government Agencies, and Schools.


FriendsMean Score: 7Median Score: 7 Mode Score: 10

Support Networks





ChurchMean Score: 5Median Score: 5 Mode Score: 1

Support Networks






Community agenciesMean Score: 5Median Score: 3 Mode Score: 1

Support Networks







Government agenciesMean Score: 5Median Score: 5 Mode Score: 1

School

Support Networks







Government agenciesMean Score: 5Median Score: 5 Mode Score: 1

SchoolMean Score: 5Median Score: 5 Mode Score: 1

Support Networks



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Documents

2010 Weinland Park Evaluation Project