Millers Bay Neighborhood Survey

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* 1. What street do you live on within the Millers Bay Neighborhood?

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* 2. How long have you lived in Millers Bay?

Less than one year

1 to 5 years

5 to 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. Do you rent or own your home?

Own

Rent

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* 4. How well do you know your neighbors?

Very Well=Talk or get together once a week or more

Somewhat Well=Talk or see each other occasionally

Not Very Well=We talk or see each other a couple times a year

Not At All=I do not know my neighbor’s names

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* 5. Is it important for you to know your neighbors?

Yes

Why or why not?

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* 6. Do you feel you can rely on your neighbor to watch your home while you are away?

Yes

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* 7. Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?

Yes

Why or why not?

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* 8. If you could nominate a block or street within the neighborhood for a City sponsored beautification project, which one would you choose?

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* 9. If you were offered a tree to be installed on your terrace, would you like one?

Yes

If yes, please provide your address

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* 10. Rate the following concerns within the neighborhood

	Extremely Concerning	Somewhat Concerning	Somewhat Not Concerning	Not a Concern
Aging Population	Aging Population Extremely Concerning	Aging Population Somewhat Concerning	Aging Population Somewhat Not Concerning	Aging Population Not a Concern
Transition of Property Owners	Transition of Property Owners Extremely Concerning	Transition of Property Owners Somewhat Concerning	Transition of Property Owners Somewhat Not Concerning	Transition of Property Owners Not a Concern
Speeding	Speeding Extremely Concerning	Speeding Somewhat Concerning	Speeding Somewhat Not Concerning	Speeding Not a Concern
Drug Activity	Drug Activity Extremely Concerning	Drug Activity Somewhat Concerning	Drug Activity Somewhat Not Concerning	Drug Activity Not a Concern
Petty Crime	Petty Crime Extremely Concerning	Petty Crime Somewhat Concerning	Petty Crime Somewhat Not Concerning	Petty Crime Not a Concern
Lack of Public Transportation in Neighborhood	Lack of Public Transportation in Neighborhood Extremely Concerning	Lack of Public Transportation in Neighborhood Somewhat Concerning	Lack of Public Transportation in Neighborhood Somewhat Not Concerning	Lack of Public Transportation in Neighborhood Not a Concern
Flooding	Flooding Extremely Concerning	Flooding Somewhat Concerning	Flooding Somewhat Not Concerning	Flooding Not a Concern
Park Maintenance	Park Maintenance Extremely Concerning	Park Maintenance Somewhat Concerning	Park Maintenance Somewhat Not Concerning	Park Maintenance Not a Concern
Condition of Neighborhood School	Condition of Neighborhood School Extremely Concerning	Condition of Neighborhood School Somewhat Concerning	Condition of Neighborhood School Somewhat Not Concerning	Condition of Neighborhood School Not a Concern
Above Ground Utilities	Above Ground Utilities Extremely Concerning	Above Ground Utilities Somewhat Concerning	Above Ground Utilities Somewhat Not Concerning	Above Ground Utilities Not a Concern
Housing Stock - small homes	Housing Stock - small homes Extremely Concerning	Housing Stock - small homes Somewhat Concerning	Housing Stock - small homes Somewhat Not Concerning	Housing Stock - small homes Not a Concern
Shoreline Restoration Site near Ames Point	Shoreline Restoration Site near Ames Point Extremely Concerning	Shoreline Restoration Site near Ames Point Somewhat Concerning	Shoreline Restoration Site near Ames Point Somewhat Not Concerning	Shoreline Restoration Site near Ames Point Not a Concern
Park Events	Park Events Extremely Concerning	Park Events Somewhat Concerning	Park Events Somewhat Not Concerning	Park Events Not a Concern
Driveway/Yard Clutter	Driveway/Yard Clutter Extremely Concerning	Driveway/Yard Clutter Somewhat Concerning	Driveway/Yard Clutter Somewhat Not Concerning	Driveway/Yard Clutter Not a Concern
Visible garbage containers	Visible garbage containers Extremely Concerning	Visible garbage containers Somewhat Concerning	Visible garbage containers Somewhat Not Concerning	Visible garbage containers Not a Concern
Lack of Investment	Lack of Investment Extremely Concerning	Lack of Investment Somewhat Concerning	Lack of Investment Somewhat Not Concerning	Lack of Investment Not a Concern
Property Maintenance (home/yard)	Property Maintenance (home/yard) Extremely Concerning	Property Maintenance (home/yard) Somewhat Concerning	Property Maintenance (home/yard) Somewhat Not Concerning	Property Maintenance (home/yard) Not a Concern
City Taxes	City Taxes Extremely Concerning	City Taxes Somewhat Concerning	City Taxes Somewhat Not Concerning	City Taxes Not a Concern
Park Signage	Park Signage Extremely Concerning	Park Signage Somewhat Concerning	Park Signage Somewhat Not Concerning	Park Signage Not a Concern
Street Signage	Street Signage Extremely Concerning	Street Signage Somewhat Concerning	Street Signage Somewhat Not Concerning	Street Signage Not a Concern
Noise	Noise Extremely Concerning	Noise Somewhat Concerning	Noise Somewhat Not Concerning	Noise Not a Concern
Stray Animals	Stray Animals Extremely Concerning	Stray Animals Somewhat Concerning	Stray Animals Somewhat Not Concerning	Stray Animals Not a Concern
Lack of Lighting	Lack of Lighting Extremely Concerning	Lack of Lighting Somewhat Concerning	Lack of Lighting Somewhat Not Concerning	Lack of Lighting Not a Concern

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* 11. Rate the following assets within the neighborhood

	Extremely Important	Somewhat Important	Somewhat Unimportant	Not Important
Proximity to Lake	Proximity to Lake Extremely Important	Proximity to Lake Somewhat Important	Proximity to Lake Somewhat Unimportant	Proximity to Lake Not Important
Proximity to School	Proximity to School Extremely Important	Proximity to School Somewhat Important	Proximity to School Somewhat Unimportant	Proximity to School Not Important
Proximity to Park Amenities	Proximity to Park Amenities Extremely Important	Proximity to Park Amenities Somewhat Important	Proximity to Park Amenities Somewhat Unimportant	Proximity to Park Amenities Not Important
Home Maintenance	Home Maintenance Extremely Important	Home Maintenance Somewhat Important	Home Maintenance Somewhat Unimportant	Home Maintenance Not Important
Lawn Maintenance	Lawn Maintenance Extremely Important	Lawn Maintenance Somewhat Important	Lawn Maintenance Somewhat Unimportant	Lawn Maintenance Not Important
Nearby Events in the Park	Nearby Events in the Park Extremely Important	Nearby Events in the Park Somewhat Important	Nearby Events in the Park Somewhat Unimportant	Nearby Events in the Park Not Important
Close to Downtown	Close to Downtown Extremely Important	Close to Downtown Somewhat Important	Close to Downtown Somewhat Unimportant	Close to Downtown Not Important
Condition of Streets & Sidewalks	Condition of Streets & Sidewalks Extremely Important	Condition of Streets & Sidewalks Somewhat Important	Condition of Streets & Sidewalks Somewhat Unimportant	Condition of Streets & Sidewalks Not Important
Close to Industrial Park and Jobs	Close to Industrial Park and Jobs Extremely Important	Close to Industrial Park and Jobs Somewhat Important	Close to Industrial Park and Jobs Somewhat Unimportant	Close to Industrial Park and Jobs Not Important
Quality of Housing Construction	Quality of Housing Construction Extremely Important	Quality of Housing Construction Somewhat Important	Quality of Housing Construction Somewhat Unimportant	Quality of Housing Construction Not Important
Mature Trees	Mature Trees Extremely Important	Mature Trees Somewhat Important	Mature Trees Somewhat Unimportant	Mature Trees Not Important
View of Lake or Park	View of Lake or Park Extremely Important	View of Lake or Park Somewhat Important	View of Lake or Park Somewhat Unimportant	View of Lake or Park Not Important
Neighbors	Neighbors Extremely Important	Neighbors Somewhat Important	Neighbors Somewhat Unimportant	Neighbors Not Important
Neighborhood Association	Neighborhood Association Extremely Important	Neighborhood Association Somewhat Important	Neighborhood Association Somewhat Unimportant	Neighborhood Association Not Important
Walkability	Walkability Extremely Important	Walkability Somewhat Important	Walkability Somewhat Unimportant	Walkability Not Important
Desirability of the Neighborhood	Desirability of the Neighborhood Extremely Important	Desirability of the Neighborhood Somewhat Important	Desirability of the Neighborhood Somewhat Unimportant	Desirability of the Neighborhood Not Important
Stability	Stability Extremely Important	Stability Somewhat Important	Stability Somewhat Unimportant	Stability Not Important

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* 12. Which of the following would you like to see more of within Millers Bay? (select all that apply)

Bike Lanes

Speed Humps

Police Presence/Enforcement

Terrace Trees

Decorative Lighting

Slower Traffic

Neighborhood Events

Well Designed Streetscapes (lighting, trees, traffic calming features)

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Would you change the appearance of public property, open land and businesses leading into your neighborhood?

Yes

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* 14. What is one major improvement that would make living in this neighborhood better for you?

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* 15. How would you suggest the improvement be completed?

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* 16. What is the biggest change you have noticed in the neighborhood in the last 5 years?

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* 17. How do you feel the existing condition of Emmeline Cook impacts your property value?

Positively

Negatively

Not at All

Why or why not?

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* 18. In the last 5 years, do you feel the market value of your home has

Increased

Decreased

Stayed the same

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* 19. How would you rate the condition of the housing stock in the neighborhood?

Excellent

Very good

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 20. How could the existing housing be improved? (select all that apply)

Exterior maintenance

Interior renovations

Improved Curb Appeal

Diversify housing choices by adding condos, apartments or townhomes

Well designed home/lawn upgrades

Additional square footage added to existing homes

Other (please specify)

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* 21. The City of Oshkosh approved a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District that is intended to ensure compatible design between existing and new homes, minimize adverse impacts on adjacent property from buildings that may detract from the character and appearance of the area, and create strong neighborhood identities and cohesive design through preservation, well-designed, high quality new construction and site design.

Are you in favor of creating a Traditional Neighborhood Overlay District for the Millers Bay Neighborhood to ensure that new development is consistent with the existing character of the neighborhood?

Yes

Why or why not?

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* 22. Do you feel confident about your ability to live & function in your current home as you age?

Yes

If not, what services would be helpful?

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* 23. Are you or someone you know interested in the following well designed housing choices if they were available in or near your neighborhood?

Apartment

Condo

Townhome

Other

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* 24. Which statement best describes your opinion on resident involvement with municipal code enforcement? (select all that apply)

Neighbors should call the City whenever they see housing code violations or any matters of concern

People have no business calling the City on their neighbors

Neighbors should first try to resolve issues with each other before contacting the City.

Neighbors should call the City only when there is an exceptionally bad situation

The City should increase its efforts to enforce municipal codes and not rely on resident complaints

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* 25. Would you take advantage of any of the following programs if they were available in your neighborhood? (select all that apply)

Free Front Porch Light

Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Loan (interior/exterior repairs)

Curb Appeal Grant/Loan (exterior improvements projects)

Rental Rehabilitation Loan (interior/exterior repairs)

Design Services for Home or Landscaping Improvements

Homebuyer Assistance Program

$1,000 Exterior Beautification Grant

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* 26. How do you feel about each of the following statements?

	1 – Strongly Agree	2 – Agree	3 – Not Sure	4 – Disagree
The future of this neighborhood looks promising	The future of this neighborhood looks promising 1 – Strongly Agree	The future of this neighborhood looks promising 2 – Agree	The future of this neighborhood looks promising 3 – Not Sure	The future of this neighborhood looks promising 4 – Disagree
Residents working together can bring about positive changes in this neighborhood	Residents working together can bring about positive changes in this neighborhood 1 – Strongly Agree	Residents working together can bring about positive changes in this neighborhood 2 – Agree	Residents working together can bring about positive changes in this neighborhood 3 – Not Sure	Residents working together can bring about positive changes in this neighborhood 4 – Disagree
The neighborhood has a stronger voice in City matters because of the neighborhood association	The neighborhood has a stronger voice in City matters because of the neighborhood association 1 – Strongly Agree	The neighborhood has a stronger voice in City matters because of the neighborhood association 2 – Agree	The neighborhood has a stronger voice in City matters because of the neighborhood association 3 – Not Sure	The neighborhood has a stronger voice in City matters because of the neighborhood association 4 – Disagree
Residents of this neighborhood need to look for new solutions to problems rather than being satisfied with things as they are	Residents of this neighborhood need to look for new solutions to problems rather than being satisfied with things as they are 1 – Strongly Agree	Residents of this neighborhood need to look for new solutions to problems rather than being satisfied with things as they are 2 – Agree	Residents of this neighborhood need to look for new solutions to problems rather than being satisfied with things as they are 3 – Not Sure	Residents of this neighborhood need to look for new solutions to problems rather than being satisfied with things as they are 4 – Disagree

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* 27. Are you familiar with the existing neighborhood association?

Yes

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* 28. How often do you visit the neighborhood’s website, millersbayneighborhood.org?

1-2 times a month

3-5 times a month

5+ times a month

Never

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* 29. What would increase your interest in attending neighborhood events?

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* 30. Would you like to help work on a neighborhood issue or volunteer for future neighborhood activities?

Yes

If interested, please include your contact information

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* 31. If you are interested in being notified of neighborhood events, what is the best way to contact you?

Phone

Flyer

I'm not interested in being notified

If you are not interested, why? If you are interested, please include your contact information