City of Mentor Analysis of Impediments Survey
1.
Do you feel that there are high levels of segregation within the City of Mentor?
Yes
No
If so, identify the racial/ethnic groups within our community that experience the highest levels of segregation?
2.
Has segregation within our community changed over time (since 1990)?
Yes
No
3.
Do you feel that any of the following factors contribute, create or maintain segregation? Check any that apply
Government policy, laws, ordinances
Community Opposition
Displacement of residents due to the economy
Lack of private investments
Location and type of affordable housing
Occupancy codes and restrictions
Private discrimination or community opposition
Discriminatory Lending practices
Other
4.
Do you feel that there are any differences in access to proficient schools based on race/ethnicity, national origin, and family status?
Yes
No
If checked yes, please explain why
5.
Do you feel that school-related policies, such as enrollment, busing or pay to play affect a student’s ability to attend a proficient school?
Yes
No
If checked yes, please explain
6.
Is there a specific protected class that is the least successful at accessing proficient schools?
Disability
Race
Ethnicity
Sex (male or female)
Familial Status
Religion
Military Status
I believe that all protected classes are treated equally
If you selected a choice, please explain why
7.
In the City of Mentor are there any differences in access to jobs and labor markets for individuals of a specific protected class? If so, check any protected class in which you feel this applied:
Disability
Race
Ethnicity
Religion
Familial Status
Sex- Male or Femals
Military Status
If you selected any of the above please explain.
8.
Do you feel that a person’s place of residence affects their ability to obtain a job?
Yes
No
If you selected yes, please explain.
9.
What protected classes do you feel have the least success in accessing employment?
Race
Ethnicity
Religion
Familial Status
Disability
Sex-Male or Female
Military Status
10.
Do you feel that there are any differences in access to transportation? If so, in what factor is it applied?
Place of Residence
Cost
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you feel as though any of the following protected classes are prone or most affected by poverty within the City of Mentor
Race
Ethnicity
Religion
Familial Status
Disability
Sex (Male or Female)
Military Status
None
12.
Is there an adequate supply of affordable housing in Mentor for persons with disabilities?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
13.
Is there an adequate supply and easy access to supportive services for persons with disabilities living in Mentor?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
14.
Do individuals with disabilities face any of the following barriers within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:
Access to proficient schools for persons with disabilities
Access to publicly supported housing for persons with disabilities
Access to transportation for persons with disabilities
Inaccessible government facilities or services
Inaccessible sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, or other infrastructure
Lack of affordable in-home or community based supportive services
Lack of affordable, accessible housing in range of unit sizes
Lack of affordable integrated housing for individuals who need supportive services
Land use and zoning laws
Lending discrimination
Location of accessible housing
Occupancy codes and restrictions
Regulatory barriers to providing housing and supportive services for persons with disabilities
State or local laws, policies, or practices that discourage individuals with disabilities from being placed in or living in apartments, family homes, and other integrated settings
If checked any of the above factors, please explain.
15.
Is there limited access for families with children to find suitable housing?
Yes
No
16.
Do you feel as though any of the following factors create, contribute, maintain or increase the severity of differences in access to opportunity within the City of Mentor? Check any and all that apply:
Access to financial services (banks, loans)
The availability, type, frequency and reliability of public transportation
Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods, including services or amenities
Lack of regional cooperation
Land use and zoning laws
Lending Discrimination
Location of employers/employment
Location of environmental health hazards
Location of proficient schools and school assignment policies
Location and type of affordable housing
Occupancy codes and restrictions
Private discrimination
Other (please specify)
17.
Check any of the factors in which you feel significantly contribute , perpetuate, or increase the severity of unequal housing:
The availability of affordable units in range of sizes
Displacement of residents due to economic pressures
Lack of community revitalization strategies
Lack of private investments in specific neighborhoods
Lack of public investments in specific neighborhoods
Lack of regional cooperation
Land use and zoning laws
Lending discrimination
Other
If checked any of the above, please elaborate.
18.
Do you feel that the City of Mentor has an adequate supply of affordable housing such as income based housing, such as project based housing, section 8, and low income tax credit housing properties?
Yes
No
If checked no, where is the need for additional income based housing?
19.
Can you identify any local or regional fair housing agencies that provide fair housing information, outreach and enforcement within the City of Mentor?
Yes
No
If checked yes, please list agencies.
20.
Do you feel as though there needs to be additional fair housing enforcement within the City of Mentor?
Yes
No
If checked yes, what enforcement is needed?
21.
List any significant fair housing issues within the City of Mentor in which you feel need to be addressed:
22.
Any additional comments, concerns and suggestions are greatly appreciated:
Current Progress,
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