This was a survey if the residents of the 45 townhouse rental units completed in 1995, located on 18th Avenue between South 11th Street and South 14th Street in the target area. This survey was administered in person. There were only two question relating to the residents’ current shopping habits and the goods and services they most desire to see locate in the neighborhood.
Hello, we are graduate students at Rutgers University. We are surveying Corinthian Homes residents to determine resident satisfaction. This is an anonymous survey, your responses will be confidential. Your input is important because it will help guide the future of your neighborhood. We appreciate your help in completing this survey.
Part I : Residential & Economic Development
I-1. Why did you move to Corinthian Homes (check all that apply):
[ ] Location/Convenience [ ] Rent/Affordability [ ] Neighborhood Amenities
[ ] City Amenities [ ] To be near friends, family or church
[ ] Other (please specify)
I-2. Where did you live immediately before moving to Corinthian Homes?
[ ] Central Ward of Newark [ ] Another Newark Ward [ ] Elsewhere in Essex County
[ ] Outside Essex County, in NJ [ ] Outside NJ
I-3. Which type of house do you live in now?
[ ] two-bedroom [ ] three-bedroomI-4. Please evaluate the following characteristics of your neighborhood:
(Circle the number which most closely describes your feelings)
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unsatisfied |
Unsatisfied |
Neutral |
satisfied |
Strongly satisfied |
Comments/ Suggestions |
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convenience to: |
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work |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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shopping |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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school |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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recreation |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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entertainment |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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healthcare |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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church |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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appearance of: |
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buildings |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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streets |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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local parks |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
I-5. Please evaluate the following characteristics of your housing development:
(Circle the number which most closely describes your feelings)
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Strongly unsatisfied |
Un satisfied |
Neutral |
satisfied |
Strongly satisfied |
Comments/ Suggestions |
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apartment size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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bedroom/s |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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bathroom/s |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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kitchen |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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laundry facilities |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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parking |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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yard/lawn |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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security |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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appearance |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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neighbors |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
I-6. What would you change about Corinthian Homes?
I-7. Where do you work?
[ ] Central Ward [ ] Elsewhere in Newark [ ] not working
[ ] Elsewhere in Essex County [ ] In NJ, but outside Essex County [ ] New York [ ] Other:
I-8. How do you get to work?
[ ] Drive alone [ ] Carpool [ ] Bus/Train/PATH [ ] Bicycle/walk
[ ] Work at home [ ] Other:
I-9. Would you use any of the following services, if they were provided?
[ ] child care [ ] laundry facility
[ ] after school care [ ] Other:
I-10. Please mark with an X where you regularly go to patronize each of the following businesses/services (within 15 blocks of where you live, within Newark, or outside of Newark). Of these, then rank the 3 that are most needed in your neighborhood in the "Rank" column. Use 1 for the most needed, 2 for 2nd most needed, 3 for 3rd most needed.
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within 15-blocks |
within Newark |
outside of Newark |
Rank |
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1 restaurant |
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2 fast food |
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3 convenience/food store |
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4 dry cleaner/ Laundromat |
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5 Apparel/shoe store |
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6 Household good or service |
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7 Medical related services |
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8 Social services |
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9 Professional services |
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10 Auto repairs/sales/gas station |
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11 Manufacturing |
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12 Churches |
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13 Salon/barber |
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14 Travel/phone center |
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15 Financial/check cashing |
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16 Bar/liquor store |
Part II : West Side Park Survey & Community Safety
Corinthian believes that with sufficient community input and involvement, West Side Park can function as an important focal point for neighborhood redevelopment. By determining frequency of park usage, reasons for not using the park, and possible improvements, Corinthian will be better suited to work with the City of Newark, Essex County, and other organizations to enhance the park and surrounding areas.
Corinthian would also like to get community feedback on criminal activity and safety. Your input on places of criminal activity and types of crime will be helpful in designing strategies to enhance community safety. All information is strictly confidential and we would be grateful for your participation.
II-1. How often do you use West Side Park?
More than once per week Once per week
II-2. What are your reasons (if any) for not using the park?
Crime* Distance from home/work Lack of activities/programs
Lack of equipment/amenities Other_____________________________
* If you have specific crime concerns, please explain: (ex: types of crimes, crime locations, etc.)
II-3. How do you access the park?
II-4. Is there a particular street or block you prefer to avoid when traveling to the park? (Please provide specific location)
II-5. What physical improvements would you like to see made to the park?
II-6 What types of recreation programs and family-oriented activities would you like to see in the park? (ex: concerts, festivals, etc.)
II-7. Would you be willing to contribute your time/energy to park restoration?
II-8. Would you be willing to contribute your time/energy to recreation programs?
Community Safety
II-9. What type of violent crime are you most concerned about?
Rape Murder Robbery Domestic Violence
Drugs Assault Car Jacking Gang-Related
II-10. What type of quality of life crime are you most concerned about?
Prostitution Loitering Public Drunkenness Noise Vandalism
II-11. At what time of the day or evening are you most concerned about violent crime?
II-12. Where do you feel the most crime ridden and dangerous area is in this neighborhood? (Be specific)
II-13. Have you ever been the victim of a crime in this neighborhood?
(Check all that apply)
Rape ÿ Robbery Burglary Gang-Related Car Theft
Assault Domestic Violence
II-14. Are you involved in a neighborhood watch program?
Yes No
If not, would you like to be in such a program?
Yes No
II-15. Would such a program would make you feel safer?
Yes No
Part III : Education
We would like to ask you the following questions about public and private schools in the neighborhood and your participation in various aspects of the school system.
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III-1. Do you have children? |
Yes |
No |
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III-2. Do you have children who have not started school yet? |
Yes |
No |
III-3. What grades are your children in? _________________________________________
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III-4. How long have you lived in this neighborhood? |
Under a year |
1-5 years |
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6-10 |
11 and up |
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III-5. What school(s) do they attend? ____________________________________________
( public private )
Please answer the following question about the school attended by your oldest elementary school-age child (Grades K-8):
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III-6. Do you generally like your child's school? |
Yes |
No |
III-7. If your children go to private school, what public school district do you live in?
III-8. Please check all of the following that influenced your decision to send your child to private school:
Academic Programs and Characteristics:
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Quality of teachers |
Quality of administration |
Standardized test scores |
Class size |
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Presence of computers and computer education |
Strength of academic curriculum |
Religious Education |
Advanced classes in math |
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Advanced classes in English |
Other academic characteristics (please describe) _________ ________________________________________________ __________________________ |
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Extracurricular Program and Characteristics:
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Outside play area |
Gym facilities |
Availability of drama program |
Availability of music |
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Availability of athletic teams |
Social services available |
Availability of other programs (Please describe)____________ |
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Scheduling and Safety:
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After-school program |
Early drop-off/ before-school care |
Child’s safety traveling to and from school |
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Child’s safety in school |
Other ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ |
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III-9. Please list the three things most important in your decision to send your child to the school he or she currently attends
III-10. Have you ever toured the public schools in your area?
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Yes |
No |
III-11. How much did you know or learn about local public schools before moving here?
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Nothing |
A little |
A lot |
III-12. Did you ever consider sending your child/children to public school in this neighborhood?
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Yes |
No |
III-13. Did you ever send your child/children to public school in this neighborhood?
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Yes |
No |
III-14. Where you lived previously did your children attend public schools?
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Yes |
No |
III-15. Are you familiar with any of the following programs and services that exist in the local public school(s)?
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All-day Pre-K and Kindergarten program |
Parent Academy (educational workshops for parents) |
Crisis Teachers and Conflict Resolution training |
Family Reading (through NJIT) |
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Reading is Fundamental |
Outreach Science (with UMD NJ) |
Computer Education |
Bilingual/ ESL classes |
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Kids in Business |
Guidance Counseling for child |
Early childhood education |
Gifted and Talented classes |
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Advanced classes |
At-risk counseling for child |
III-16. Please list the three programs or services that would make the local public schools seem more attractive to you:
III-17. What do you like best about your child’s school? ___________________________
III-18. What do you like least about your child's school? ___________________________
III-19. What would you like to see offered at your child’s school that is not currently offered?
III-20. What would you like to change about your child’s school?
Parent Participation
III-21. Does your child’s school have a PTA that meets?____________________________
III-22. If yes, how often does it meet? ___________________________________________
III-23. How many PTA/PTO meetings have you attended this school year?
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None |
1 or 2 |
3 or more |
III-24. Are you pleased with your school’s PTA?
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Yes |
No |
Neutral |
Does your school have a participation requirement?
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Yes |
No |
III-25. Do you volunteer or participate in other student/parent group activities?
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Yes |
No |
III-26. Please check any of the following extra-curricular activities that you attend:
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Athletic games/meets |
Plays/Recitals |
School dances |
Other _______________ |
III-27. Please check any of the following school events that you attend:
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Parent/Teacher Meetings
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Parent’s night |
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Other ______________________________________________________________ |
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III-28. Do you consider yourself an active parent? |
Yes |
No |
III-29. Have you been more or less active in the past?
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More |
Less |
Same |
III-30. If your participation has changed, why?
III-31. What is your occupation?___________________________
III-32. What is the highest grade you completed in school?
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HS Grad |
Technical |
Some college |
College grad |
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III-33. What is your gender? |
F |
M |
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