Whiteaker Community Council: Eugene Neighborhood Survey Results
More than 4,600 community members responded to the recent Eugene Neighborhood Survey, providing useful information about what they like in their neighborhoods and what they would like to improve. Conducted during the summer and fall of 2009, the survey was developed in partnership with neighborhood leaders and the UO’s Community Planning Workshop. Neighborhood associations, as well as City staff and other community groups, distributed the survey with a special emphasis on reaching people who have not participated in neighborhood associations and underrepresented groups. These efforts paid off, as results indicate that survey responses are a good representation of the city population in terms of age, income, race/ethnicity, gender, and home ownership.
Responses for Whiteaker NA were 175, about 3.9% of the neighborhood’s total population. Respondents were 53% renters, 39% homeowners, and 6% worked at or owned a business. Forty-eight percent of respondents’ household income was less than $30,000, 32% between $30,000-60,000, and 20% over $60,000. The race/ethnicity breakdown of respondents is as follows: 75% White, 7.1% Latino/Hispanic, 7.1% Multi-racial, 2.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 1.3% Asian, .6% Black/African American, and 6.4% other. The respondent age was predominately 25-64 years old (88%), with 11% ages 17-24 and 1% 65 or over. For planning and outreach purposes, the Whiteaker Neighborhood Analysis should be consulted to compare actual demographic make up to the demographic make-up of the survey respondents. Gaps may exist.
Forty-eight percent of respondents had not participated in their neighborhood association, but 33% expressed an interest in being connected. Survey data should be consulted for information on what would encourage respondents to be more involved and what respondents view as the neighborhood association’s primary role.
Overall, Whiteaker Community Council results show that respondents have generally positive views of the quality of life in the Whiteaker neighborhood. When asked about what they would like to improve in Whiteaker, safety was the most frequent response, followed by biking and walking, access to services, and parks/open space.
Neighborhood surveys are considered a best practice in neighborhood planning initiatives. The survey provides a wealth of information for neighborhood associations and the City of Eugene, as we work to increase involvement and participation in neighborhood associations and improve neighborhood livability. The full results of the Eugene Neighborhood Survey are posted online at http://www.eugene- or.gov/neighborhoodsurvey including neighborhood-specific reports. If you have questions, please contact Michael Kinnison at 682-5009 or [email protected].
Eugene Neighborhood Survey
Which ONE Eugene neighborhood would you like to comment on? The neighborhood where you…
Response Response
Percent Count
Rent your home 53.1% 85
Own your home 38.8% 62
Own property 2.5% 4
Own or work at a business 5.6% 9
Other (please specify) 16
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skipped question 15
Other (please specify) 1 rent to own Sep 26, 2009 3:51 AM 2 visit Oct 8, 2009 7:57 PM 3 Part time residence with my girlfriend (She Owns the house) Nov 8, 2009 10:14 PM 4 Eugene Mission Area Nov 12, 2009 8:17 PM 5 Rental property Nov 18, 2009 5:29 PM 6 Other Nov 20, 2009 5:06 PM 7 I'm a manager of Jade West Apartments [rents and owns] Nov 24, 2009 1:38 AM 8 Whitaker Nov 25, 2009 6:55 PM 9 selected, not specified Nov 25, 2009 9:59 PM 10 homeless Dec 9, 2009 9:45 PM 11 work where I live Dec 14, 2009 11:53 PM 12 Live with my parents. Dec 17, 2009 7:36 PM 13 Other Dec 21, 2009 12:43 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 1 of 54 1 of 2 Other (please specify) 14 Rent and apartment Jan 8, 2010 6:25 AM 15 Centro Latino Jan 8, 2010 3:02 PM 16 I rent a room in a house Jan 8, 2010 3:31 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 2 of 54 2 of 2 Which ONE Eugene neighborhood would you like to comment on? The neighborhood where you…
Rent your home Own your home Own property Own or work at a business
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How long have you lived, worked or owned property in this neighborhood?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 1 year 19.5% 34
1-2 years 8.6% 15
2-5 years 23.0% 40
5-10 years 20.7% 36
10-20 years 14.9% 26
More than 20 years 10.9% 19
Other 2.3% 4
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2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 4 of 54 1 of 1 How long have you lived, worked or owned property in this neighborhood?
Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-5 years 5-10 yyearsears 10-20 years More than 20 years Other
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What is your age?
Response Response
Percent Count
17 and under 5.0% 8
18 – 24 5.6% 9
25 - 34 24.4% 39
35 - 54 44.4% 71
55 – 64 19.4% 31
65 and over 1.3% 2
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skipped question 15
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Please estimate your total household income for 2008 before taxes.
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than $30,000 48.1% 76
$30,000 - $60,000 31.6% 50
$60,000 + 20.3% 32
answered question 158
skipped question 17
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What is your race/ethnicity?
Response Response
Percent Count
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6% 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific 0.0% 0 Islander
Asian 1.3% 2
Black or African American 0.6% 1
Latino/Hispanic 7.1% 11
White / Caucasian (Non- 75.0% 117 Hispanic)
Multi-racial 7.1% 11
Other 6.4% 10
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2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 8 of 54 1 of 1 What is your race/ethnicity?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Asian
Black or African American
Latino/Hispanic
White / Caucasian (Non-Hispanic)
Multi-racial
Other
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What is your gender?
Response Response
Percent Count
Male 39.3% 59
Female 58.7% 88
Other gender identity 2.0% 3
answered question 150
skipped question 25
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What are the nearest cross streets of your home/business/property? (for example, Olive St. and W. 10th Ave.)
Response
Count
171
answered question 171
skipped question 4
Response Text 1 1st and Clark Aug 3, 2009 11:44 PM 2 3rd and Madison Aug 4, 2009 10:54 PM 3 5th and Monroe Aug 7, 2009 10:21 PM 4 1st and Grand St. Aug 11, 2009 12:33 AM 5 N Grand and Clark Aug 11, 2009 5:15 PM 6 North Grand & Clark Aug 11, 2009 5:59 PM 7 4th & Taylor Aug 11, 2009 8:39 PM 8 2nd Avenue and Van Buren Street Aug 11, 2009 10:19 PM 9 Van Buren and Tyler Aug 12, 2009 12:28 AM 10 4th and TAylor Aug 13, 2009 7:00 PM 11 Lawrence and Clark Aug 13, 2009 9:10 PM 12 Monroe & W. 5th Ave. Aug 13, 2009 10:02 PM 13 Jefferson and W. 8th Aug 16, 2009 6:39 AM 14 4th and lawrence Aug 16, 2009 11:54 PM 15 River Rd & Bauer Aug 17, 2009 7:50 PM 16 1st and Adams Aug 20, 2009 10:04 PM 17 River Road and Thomason Lane Aug 21, 2009 12:35 PM 18 1st and Adams Aug 21, 2009 7:00 PM 19 Polk St. and 3rd Aug 26, 2009 3:09 PM 20 N Adams and W. 1st Aug 26, 2009 8:04 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 11 of 54 1 of 6 Response Text 21 N Grand St and Clark St Aug 26, 2009 8:27 PM 22 5th and Van Buren Aug 28, 2009 6:16 PM 23 Adams St. and 4th Ave. Aug 28, 2009 7:53 PM 24 Railroad Blvd and Cross St Aug 29, 2009 10:22 PM 25 1st and grand Sep 1, 2009 7:55 PM 26 4th and Lincoln Sep 2, 2009 4:07 PM 27 5th and Madison Sep 4, 2009 6:02 PM 28 Adams and W.1st Ave Sep 4, 2009 9:42 PM 29 Adams and 1st Sep 4, 2009 9:53 PM 30 Adams St and W. 2nd Avenue Sep 10, 2009 4:51 PM 31 4th and Adams Sep 11, 2009 9:47 PM 32 Polk and 4th Ave. Sep 14, 2009 4:19 PM 33 3rd Street and Monroe Sep 17, 2009 3:06 PM 34 Broadway and 8th Sep 21, 2009 5:15 AM 35 N Polk Sep 23, 2009 3:39 PM 36 5th Ave and Blair Blvd Sep 23, 2009 4:31 PM 37 polk and cross Sep 23, 2009 6:19 PM 38 29 @ lINCOLN Sep 26, 2009 3:51 AM 39 5th and Polk Sep 28, 2009 5:59 PM 40 4th Ave. and Jackson Sep 28, 2009 6:00 PM 41 Polk St. and 6th Ave. Sep 28, 2009 11:23 PM 42 N. Adams and 1st St Sep 29, 2009 3:12 AM 43 N Jackson & Chesire Oct 1, 2009 12:30 AM 44 4th & Adams Oct 2, 2009 12:06 AM 45 Adams St. and 1st St. Oct 2, 2009 4:44 PM 46 Madison and Jefferson Oct 2, 2009 5:37 PM 47 N Adams and Clark Oct 4, 2009 6:42 PM 48 4th Avenue and Polk Street Oct 4, 2009 8:13 PM 49 Polk and West 5th Oct 4, 2009 9:40 PM 50 W. 5th & Taylor Oct 4, 2009 11:23 PM 51 Tyler and 5th Oct 5, 2009 1:53 AM 52 Taylor and West 4th Oct 5, 2009 4:06 PM 53 4th and Adams Oct 5, 2009 4:15 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 12 of 54 2 of 6 Response Text 54 4th and Polk Oct 5, 2009 4:38 PM 55 Blair and 4th Oct 5, 2009 5:24 PM 56 5th & Polk Oct 5, 2009 6:37 PM 57 4th taylor Oct 5, 2009 6:44 PM 58 3rd and Polk Oct 5, 2009 7:53 PM 59 4th and ALmaden Oct 5, 2009 10:34 PM 60 West 4th and Polk Oct 5, 2009 11:56 PM 61 4th and Blair Oct 6, 2009 3:30 PM 62 3rd Ave. and Jackson St. Oct 7, 2009 5:49 AM 63 5th & Polk Oct 7, 2009 7:10 PM 64 West 5th Ave and Almaden Street Oct 7, 2009 8:04 PM 65 3rd and Adams Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM 66 don't know Oct 8, 2009 7:57 PM 67 4th ave. & Blair Oct 8, 2009 9:34 PM 68 Van Buren and W. 8th Ave. Oct 9, 2009 2:04 AM 69 Madison and 1st avenue Oct 11, 2009 6:05 PM 70 4th Ave and Adams St. Oct 11, 2009 9:39 PM 71 N. Polk $ 1st Oct 11, 2009 11:28 PM 72 Jefferson & 1st Oct 12, 2009 5:44 PM 73 4th and Polk Oct 13, 2009 3:20 AM 74 Bailey Ave. and North Polk Oct 15, 2009 2:44 AM 75 w 1st and n monroe Oct 15, 2009 9:22 PM 76 6th ave and madison Oct 17, 2009 12:45 AM 77 5th Ave & Monroe Oct 17, 2009 6:53 PM 78 Cedar and Clark Streets Oct 18, 2009 2:46 AM 79 4th and Madison Oct 18, 2009 5:10 PM 80 W. 1st Ave and Adams St Oct 18, 2009 7:46 PM 81 Lewis Avenue and North Van Buren Street Oct 19, 2009 7:03 AM 82 7th and Polk Oct 20, 2009 3:47 AM 83 N. Grand and Clark Oct 20, 2009 9:24 PM 84 5th and Monroe Oct 24, 2009 4:09 PM 85 1st Ave. and Blair Street Oct 25, 2009 10:54 PM 86 W 1st Ave and N Jackson St Oct 27, 2009 2:27 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 13 of 54 3 of 6 Response Text 87 4th & van buren Oct 29, 2009 11:49 PM 88 W. 5th Ave., Blair Blvd. Oct 30, 2009 4:13 AM 89 Railroad Blvd and N. Polk Oct 30, 2009 4:54 AM 90 North Polk, Bailey Avenue Oct 30, 2009 9:07 AM 91 North Polk and Railroad Oct 30, 2009 2:40 PM 92 Whiteaker Oct 31, 2009 3:47 AM 93 polk and cross Oct 31, 2009 5:40 AM 94 3rd and Adams st. Nov 3, 2009 4:24 AM 95 Blair and 5th Nov 4, 2009 12:38 AM 96 1st & Grand Nov 5, 2009 11:09 PM 97 monroe & 4th Nov 8, 2009 8:03 PM 98 North Polk St. and Railroad Blvd. Nov 8, 2009 10:14 PM 99 1st and Monroe Nov 8, 2009 11:18 PM 100 North Polk, Bailey Avenue Nov 8, 2009 11:43 PM 101 1st and N. Polk St. Nov 9, 2009 2:53 PM 102 5th ave and jefferson Nov 11, 2009 12:44 AM 103 West 2nd st. and Chambers st. Nov 12, 2009 8:17 PM 104 Blair and w 7th ave Nov 13, 2009 3:07 AM 105 5th & Madison Nov 16, 2009 5:42 PM 106 1st and N. polk Nov 16, 2009 11:34 PM 107 Monroe Nov 16, 2009 11:42 PM 108 Taylor & 4th though I've lived in 5 places around 4th Nov 16, 2009 11:56 PM 109 4th & Monroe Nov 17, 2009 12:03 AM 110 Madison and 1st Nov 17, 2009 12:34 AM 111 1st & N. Polk Nov 17, 2009 5:31 PM 112 W 2nd & Van Buren Nov 17, 2009 6:37 PM 113 N Jackson & Clark Nov 17, 2009 11:31 PM 114 5th and Van Buren Nov 17, 2009 11:43 PM 115 1st & Jefferson Nov 18, 2009 5:23 PM 116 3rd & Van Buren Nov 18, 2009 5:29 PM 117 Lewis Nov 18, 2009 7:45 PM 118 Monroe St & W 3rd Nov 19, 2009 5:18 PM 119 5th & Monroe Nov 19, 2009 7:12 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 14 of 54 4 of 6 Response Text 120 1st and monroe Nov 20, 2009 5:00 PM 121 5th and Jefferson Nov 20, 2009 5:06 PM 122 6th and Charnelton Nov 20, 2009 6:08 PM 123 Polk and 8th Nov 20, 2009 6:49 PM 124 the end of Ash St. Nov 20, 2009 7:25 PM 125 Monroe & Clark Nov 20, 2009 7:51 PM 126 Monroe & Clark Nov 20, 2009 7:54 PM 127 1st and Jefferson Nov 20, 2009 10:07 PM 128 1st and Jefferson Nov 23, 2009 5:23 PM 129 Clark & Jackson Nov 23, 2009 6:52 PM 130 Monroe & Clark Nov 23, 2009 7:02 PM 131 Adams Art and Glass Nov 24, 2009 1:38 AM 132 Polk & 4th Nov 25, 2009 4:16 PM 133 Clark and Lawrence Nov 25, 2009 4:43 PM 134 5th & Tyler Nov 25, 2009 6:55 PM 135 5th & Madison Nov 25, 2009 8:24 PM 136 4th & Polk Nov 25, 2009 8:43 PM 137 N Polk & Cross Nov 25, 2009 9:43 PM 138 1st and Blair Nov 25, 2009 9:59 PM 139 4th Ave. & Blair Blvd. Nov 25, 2009 11:17 PM 140 4th & Polk Dec 1, 2009 11:50 PM 141 5th & Jefferson Dec 2, 2009 5:45 PM 142 clark Dec 8, 2009 3:46 AM 143 1st & VanBuren Dec 8, 2009 11:38 PM 144 2nd and Lincoln / Eugene Service Station Dec 9, 2009 9:45 PM 145 1st & Monroe Dec 10, 2009 10:03 PM 146 1st & Monroe Dec 10, 2009 10:35 PM 147 6th & 7th Street Dec 10, 2009 10:57 PM 148 N Adams & bike path Dec 11, 2009 9:37 PM 149 Washington & 1st Dec 14, 2009 11:53 PM 150 W. 2nd & Lincoln Dec 17, 2009 7:11 PM 151 1st & Jefferson Dec 17, 2009 7:36 PM 152 1st & Adams Dec 18, 2009 7:52 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 15 of 54 5 of 6 Response Text 153 4th & Lincoln Dec 20, 2009 11:58 PM 154 Monroe 788 Street Av. Dec 21, 2009 12:43 AM 155 1st & N. Park Dec 21, 2009 12:58 AM 156 4th & Adams Dec 21, 2009 6:41 PM 157 8th & Van Buren Dec 22, 2009 5:26 PM 158 5th & Adams Dec 24, 2009 11:50 PM 159 W 10th Jan 8, 2010 5:17 AM 160 Clark & Adams Jan 8, 2010 5:19 AM 161 6th chambers Jan 8, 2010 5:24 AM 162 6th and 5th Jan 8, 2010 5:33 AM 163 Jackson St. Jan 8, 2010 5:48 AM 164 1st ave. and railroad Jan 8, 2010 6:13 AM 165 1st - 5th Monroe Jan 8, 2010 6:18 AM 166 4th and Blair Jan 8, 2010 6:19 AM 167 Centro Latino Jan 8, 2010 6:25 AM 168 Centro Latino Jan 8, 2010 3:02 PM 169 5 Adam Jan 8, 2010 3:10 PM 170 Jefferson st 142 5th street Jan 8, 2010 3:12 PM 171 5 st Adams st Jan 8, 2010 3:31 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 16 of 54 6 of 6 Eugene Neighborhood Survey
What is ONE thing you like most about your neighborhood?
Response
Count
143
answered question 143
skipped question 32
Response Text 1 Walkable stores and streets Aug 4, 2009 10:56 PM 2 Close to downtown, parks and university Aug 7, 2009 10:34 PM 3 Proximity to everything. Aug 11, 2009 12:40 AM 4 river/parks Aug 11, 2009 5:20 PM 5 big trees Aug 11, 2009 8:42 PM 6 Availability of good restaurants within walking distance. Aug 12, 2009 12:46 AM 7 The diversity of the neighbors and their commitment to the Whiteaker. Aug 13, 2009 7:04 PM 8 The river being close by. Aug 13, 2009 9:16 PM 9 The trees and dog friendly rentals Aug 13, 2009 10:09 PM 10 location Aug 16, 2009 6:49 AM 11 How eclectic it is. Very interesting diverse people and businesses all co-creating together. Aug 16, 2009 11:58 PM 12 The peach orchard next to our home Aug 17, 2009 7:59 PM 13 There is a ton of diversity! Families mixed with artists and college students. Aug 21, 2009 4:46 AM 14 Access to river bike path Aug 21, 2009 12:45 PM 15 proximity to the river! Aug 21, 2009 7:02 PM 16 Close to down town Aug 26, 2009 4:19 PM 17 The sense of community -- the neighbors are friendly, and everyone shows up to check if something sounds wrong. Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM 18 Walkability, proximity to downtown, mature street trees, older homes (i realize this isn't one thing) Aug 28, 2009 6:22 PM 19 Casual busy pedestrian atmosphere. Aug 28, 2009 8:00 PM 20 It has a diverse population that is welcoming to everyone. Aug 29, 2009 10:30 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 17 of 54 1 of 5 Response Text 21 Great central location Sep 2, 2009 4:15 PM 22 The people that live here. Sep 4, 2009 9:54 PM 23 Location Sep 4, 2009 10:01 PM 24 the diverse, creative, small independent businesses Sep 10, 2009 6:20 PM 25 The fact that I can walk to a natural food store and a regular grocery store. Sep 11, 2009 9:55 PM 26 I know and like my neighbors. Sep 14, 2009 4:32 PM 27 It is a good central location where I can easily get to almost anywhere quickly on my bicycle. Sep 17, 2009 3:27 PM 28 A lot of diverse things to do Sep 21, 2009 5:16 AM 29 Great urban/residential mix. Sep 23, 2009 4:35 PM 30 nothing Sep 23, 2009 6:20 PM 31 Close to the river Sep 29, 2009 3:25 AM 32 Feeling of safety Oct 1, 2009 12:34 AM 33 proximty to the river and downtown Oct 2, 2009 12:12 AM 34 The small, unique businesses and restaurants. Oct 2, 2009 4:46 PM 35 sense of community Oct 2, 2009 5:45 PM 36 The walkability. Oct 4, 2009 6:53 PM 37 Urban feel, i.e. pedestrian & bike access to restaurants, grocery stores, downtown, parks Oct 4, 2009 8:34 PM 38 its diversity Oct 4, 2009 9:47 PM 39 Convenience Oct 4, 2009 11:26 PM 40 Mixed Use, being able to walk to the store, bars, and services. Oct 5, 2009 1:56 AM 41 The beautiful old homes. Oct 5, 2009 4:09 PM 42 Most amenities are here, within walking distance, at affordable prices: Groceries, restaurants, shops, gas. Oct 5, 2009 4:24 PM 43 tree lines streets Oct 5, 2009 4:43 PM 44 Large trees. Oct 5, 2009 5:37 PM 45 Location Oct 5, 2009 6:39 PM 46 We have a conscientious informative group of neighbors, that stretch out far and wide. Oct 5, 2009 10:51 PM 47 Historic character and connectivity to downtown. As one thing, The "developed neighborhood infrastructure". Oct 6, 2009 12:06 AM 48 Papa's Soul Food Kitchen Oct 6, 2009 3:39 PM 49 The lively and creative influence. Oct 7, 2009 6:12 AM 50 Feels like a REAL neighborhood Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM 51 Diversity- Cultural, socioeconomic, artistic Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM 52 my neighbors Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM 53 Nothing really stands out. Oct 9, 2009 2:10 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 18 of 54 2 of 5 Response Text 54 Proximity to all types of activites, building the skate park Oct 11, 2009 6:06 PM 55 creative people Oct 11, 2009 9:44 PM 56 We look out for each other, and nobody judges anyone by their looks or social status. Oct 11, 2009 11:33 PM 57 convenience of location, good neighbors. Oct 13, 2009 3:31 AM 58 convenience Oct 17, 2009 12:48 AM 59 The trees! Oct 17, 2009 6:57 PM 60 the quiet street Oct 18, 2009 2:56 AM 61 Old houses and trees Oct 18, 2009 5:40 PM 62 Diversity Oct 18, 2009 7:55 PM 63 Proximity to the Willamette River Oct 19, 2009 7:16 AM 64 It is quirky. Oct 20, 2009 3:49 AM 65 Diversity Oct 24, 2009 4:21 PM 66 Proximity to the south bank path for biking and walking. Oct 27, 2009 2:41 AM 67 all of the interesting people Oct 29, 2009 11:55 PM 68 big trees Oct 30, 2009 4:19 AM 69 People are nice. Oct 30, 2009 9:15 AM 70 Small neighborhood without busy roads Oct 31, 2009 4:14 AM 71 community Oct 31, 2009 5:43 AM 72 The beauty of the old trees Nov 3, 2009 4:36 AM 73 The scenery, with it's lush greenery and beautiful flowers in the spring. . The friendliness of the people. It is close to Nov 4, 2009 12:52 AM Downtown and to Valley River Center. 74 It's charmingly ghetto. Everything is close. Nov 5, 2009 11:11 PM 75 community Nov 8, 2009 8:09 PM 76 The semi-rural atmosphere. Nov 8, 2009 10:52 PM 77 The River Trail System. Nov 9, 2009 3:11 PM 78 artistic, unique, low key, chill, livable. Nov 11, 2009 12:46 AM 79 Freindly people, convienent LTD Stops Nov 12, 2009 8:21 PM 80 Restuarants Nov 13, 2009 3:10 AM 81 colorful/met different people every day-most of them crazy. Nov 16, 2009 5:45 PM 82 near river Nov 16, 2009 11:36 PM 83 The trees & parks, the safeness of walking the streets Nov 16, 2009 11:44 PM 84 The people Nov 16, 2009 11:58 PM 85 family feel Nov 17, 2009 12:08 AM 86 it's quirky and loveable Nov 17, 2009 12:35 AM 2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 19 of 54 3 of 5 Response Text 87 coolness/river proximity Nov 17, 2009 5:34 PM 88 Big trees, close to the river, shops nearby Nov 17, 2009 11:33 PM 89 lots of large trees Nov 17, 2009 11:50 PM 90 The corner market Nov 18, 2009 5:26 PM 91 Everybody knows each other Nov 18, 2009 5:33 PM 92 it's quiet Nov 18, 2009 7:46 PM 93 proximity of the river Nov 19, 2009 5:20 PM 94 the people Nov 19, 2009 5:45 PM 95 Community spirit Nov 19, 2009 7:14 PM 96 the community Nov 20, 2009 5:01 PM 97 People who love Nov 20, 2009 5:07 PM 98 Convenient to other things in Eugene Nov 20, 2009 6:52 PM 99 The bike path Nov 20, 2009 7:26 PM 100 Park program Nov 20, 2009 7:52 PM 101 Low rent, local businesses Nov 20, 2009 7:56 PM 102 My neighbor Nov 20, 2009 10:14 PM 103 The park Nov 23, 2009 5:25 PM 104 How quiet it is Nov 23, 2009 6:54 PM 105 The river Nov 23, 2009 7:04 PM 106 The layed back, easy going people you meet Nov 24, 2009 1:40 AM 107 diversity Nov 25, 2009 4:16 PM 108 My neighbors Nov 25, 2009 4:45 PM 109 relaxed, quite, no cops, very polite and on more that one occasion interesting neighbors Nov 25, 2009 6:57 PM 110 the people, close to downtown, close to river Nov 25, 2009 8:26 PM 111 friendly and fun Nov 25, 2009 8:44 PM 112 pretty quiet Nov 25, 2009 9:44 PM 113 Quiet Nov 25, 2009 10:02 PM 114 People out on the street all day and night Nov 25, 2009 11:18 PM 115 It is the best! The people, the gardens, great stores, Last Friday Art Walk Dec 2, 2009 12:03 AM 116 close park, no one bugs you Dec 2, 2009 5:49 PM 117 the shops Dec 8, 2009 11:39 PM 118 bike paths Dec 9, 2009 9:46 PM 119 friendly neighbors and walkability Dec 10, 2009 10:07 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 20 of 54 4 of 5 Response Text 120 Sam Bonds. Interesting & colorful neighborhood Dec 10, 2009 10:37 PM 121 good access to good transportation & good food Dec 10, 2009 10:58 PM 122 vibrant river Dec 11, 2009 9:43 PM vibrant 50/50 123 small organic grocery stores Dec 15, 2009 12:00 AM 124 River--Skinners Butte Park along river Dec 17, 2009 7:13 PM 125 Bar-B-Que Day or helping each other out as a community. Dec 17, 2009 7:38 PM 126 friendly people Dec 18, 2009 7:52 PM 127 The train Dec 20, 2009 11:59 PM 128 The Whitaker Block Party Dec 21, 2009 12:44 AM 129 Friendly People Dec 21, 2009 1:01 AM 130 It's Whiteaker what's not to like? Dec 21, 2009 6:43 PM 131 location to downtown Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 132 close-in w/big trees Dec 24, 2009 11:56 PM 133 the park Jan 8, 2010 5:18 AM 134 my neighborhors, good location relative to the "city" Jan 8, 2010 5:19 AM 135 quietness, security Jan 8, 2010 5:24 AM 136 in my business, they sell drugs and much worse behavior and the police don't do anything Jan 8, 2010 5:35 AM 137 It's quiet and it's near the river and various parks Jan 8, 2010 5:49 AM 138 the community Jan 8, 2010 6:18 AM 139 the people and the trees Jan 8, 2010 6:21 AM 140 security Jan 8, 2010 6:25 AM 141 work Jan 8, 2010 3:11 PM 142 I like the quietness of the city Jan 8, 2010 3:22 PM 143 it's quiet Jan 8, 2010 3:31 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 21 of 54 5 of 5 Eugene Neighborhood Survey
Do you agree or disagree with each of the following overall statements about your neighborhood?
Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Response Neutral Strongly Agree Don’t Know Disagree Disagree Agree Count
A. My neighborhood is comfortable 6.5% (11) 5.4% (9) 4.8% (8) 21.4% (36) 61.3% (103) 0.6% (1) 168 to bike and walk in.
B. My neighborhood has good bus 2.4% (4) 9.0% (15) 10.2% (17) 29.9% (50) 38.3% (64) 10.2% (17) 167 service.
C. My neighborhood does not feel 5.4% (9) 12.5% (21) 14.3% (24) 33.3% (56) 33.3% (56) 1.2% (2) 168 congested by traffic.
D. My neighborhood has adequate 3.6% (6) 10.7% (18) 18.3% (31) 26.6% (45) 37.3% (63) 3.6% (6) 169 on-street parking.
E. My neighborhood has parks 6.1% (10) 6.7% (11) 5.5% (9) 18.2% (30) 61.8% (102) 1.8% (3) 165 and/or natural areas I like to go to.
F. My neighborhood has recreation 3.6% (6) 9.6% (16) 16.2% (27) 25.7% (43) 34.7% (58) 10.2% (17) 167 options for all ages and abilities.
G. My neighborhood has convenient access to services that 3.6% (6) 10.1% (17) 12.5% (21) 23.2% (39) 50.0% (84) 0.6% (1) 168 I regularly visit, such as grocery, shopping, restaurants, schools.
H. My neighborhood has new development that fits with what’s 7.8% (13) 12.7% (21) 25.9% (43) 25.9% (43) 15.1% (25) 12.7% (21) 166 already here.
I. My neighborhood has adequate housing for a variety of income 5.4% (9) 13.3% (22) 12.7% (21) 36.7% (61) 24.1% (40) 7.8% (13) 166 levels.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 22 of 54 1 of 4 J. My neighborhood is a good place 6.0% (10) 9.6% (16) 21.1% (35) 24.7% (41) 24.7% (41) 13.9% (23) 166 to operate a business.
K. My neighborhood has an 6.5% (11) 14.3% (24) 8.9% (15) 32.1% (54) 37.5% (63) 0.6% (1) 168 appearance I like.
L. I feel connected to the people in 7.1% (12) 9.5% (16) 13.7% (23) 32.1% (54) 35.7% (60) 1.8% (3) 168 my neighborhood.
M. I feel my neighborhood is a 6.6% (11) 9.0% (15) 9.0% (15) 26.3% (44) 47.3% (79) 1.8% (3) 167 place I want to stay.
N. I feel safe in my neighborhood. 11.5% (19) 16.4% (27) 11.5% (19) 35.8% (59) 23.6% (39) 1.2% (2) 165
O. Other 16.7% (6) 2.8% (1) 2.8% (1) 8.3% (3) 61.1% (22) 8.3% (3) 36
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(please specify) 1 too many homeless/sketchy characters Aug 11, 2009 5:20 PM 2 Blair Boulevard could use re-paving--hard to bicycle on it. Aug 11, 2009 8:42 PM 3 Some of old time neighbors feel fine. Others...very questionable & not safe. Aug 17, 2009 7:59 PM 4 Aside from the occasional drunken college frat arguement, it is a great neighborhood Aug 21, 2009 4:46 AM 5 The neighborhood lack cohesion and trust. Though I know my immediate neighbors well, diverse opinions are not Aug 28, 2009 6:22 PM respected by the community at large. 6 Property crime is high in my neighborhood. Aug 28, 2009 8:00 PM 7 I really wish they would fix the bike path on Lincoln, especially between 6th and 7th, and around the corners on 5th and Sep 2, 2009 4:15 PM Lincoln. Jarring. I usually avoid it even though it is supposed to be a dedicated bike path. 8 We need a dog park in the Neighborhood. To many dogs and they crap everywhere and folks don't take bags and there Sep 4, 2009 6:17 PM needs to be a dog park with trash and bags available also i'd be a great place for dogs to have a safe place and be able to play with other dogs. It could be a designated area of one of the local parks! 9 We need to slow down W. 1st Ave. Through traffic is very dangerous. Putting a stop sign at 1st and Monroe would improve Sep 4, 2009 9:54 PM safety for everyone in the neighborhood.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 23 of 54 2 of 4 (please specify) 10 I feel that the city responds to the needs of the neighborhood. Sep 4, 2009 10:01 PM 11 Although I feel generally safe in my neighborhood (walking around at night etc.), I am concerned about ongoing problems Sep 14, 2009 4:32 PM with thefts (house break-ins). 12 There was no need to open the store on the corner of First and Jefferson that caters to transient drunks and sells drug Oct 2, 2009 5:45 PM paraphernalia. A skate boarding park will only bring delinquents and more problems. 13 Easy, Safe access to schools - our neighborhood schools are located at River Road, Kelly, North Eugene. It's unrealistic Oct 4, 2009 8:34 PM for kids to walk or ride bikes to school making a commitment to this neighborhood difficult. 14 While Whiteaker does have parks and recreation options, like Scobert, Sladden & the bike path, they are usually Oct 4, 2009 11:26 PM frequented by drunks and drug addicts. I walk my dogs here every single day and am frequently harassed. We need better police patrol and more services for homeless people. 15 My neighborhood has human feces far too often in the parks and streets. Oct 5, 2009 5:37 PM 16 Tiny Tavern is an irresponsible business that creates a lot of incidents and contribute greatly to the lack of safety in the Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM neighborhood. 17 My neighborhood has access to a neighborhood school. Oct 15, 2009 2:54 AM 18 my neighborhood has alot of bad sidewalks Oct 15, 2009 9:27 PM 19 The police respect and protect the people in my neighborhood. Oct 18, 2009 5:40 PM 20 My neighborhood has lots of camping and homeless issues. Oct 18, 2009 7:55 PM 21 Widespread and unfettered illegal camping in this residential neighborhood is the only thing that makes me consider Oct 19, 2009 7:16 AM moving away from it. 22 nightlife Oct 24, 2009 4:21 PM 23 I feel the people who live in and who visit Oct 25, 2009 10:54 PM my neighborhood respect one another. 24 We love our trees. Oct 30, 2009 9:15 AM 25 I do not want any development near the river, please leave this space alone. This is a peaceful, wonderful neighborhood Oct 31, 2009 4:14 AM that does not need to be developed with the 'newest' and often wrong ideas regarding nodel development. Keep any development and establishment of lights at cross walks along River Road...and do not go anywhere near the river. 26 Whiteaker would be a great neighborhood if I was in my early twenties, it is not very "family" oriented, and there seems to Nov 3, 2009 4:36 AM be a plethora of drug activity and major parties. I've spent many a.m.s kicking "bums" off my front porch. 27 The roads and alleys in my neighborhood are in very bad disrepair. Nov 4, 2009 12:52 AM 28 I would like to see an improvement in the maintenance and appearance of low income housing and commercial buildings, Nov 8, 2009 10:52 PM especially the apartment buildings on North Polk. Much could be done to improve the presentation of these. They are the only really ugly things in the neighborhood. 29 My neighborhood needs more law enforcement. Nov 9, 2009 3:11 PM 30 there needs to be less stabings Nov 18, 2009 5:26 PM 31 Fix roads Nov 20, 2009 7:56 PM 32 people die Nov 20, 2009 10:14 PM 33 Whitaker Rocks Nov 25, 2009 6:57 PM 2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 24 of 54 3 of 4 (please specify) 34 My Neighborhood Association (Whiteaker Community Council) fairly represents my views and thoughts. (NOT!!) Dec 8, 2009 3:53 AM 35 Highway is a blight Dec 15, 2009 12:00 AM 36 Community helpfulness. Dec 17, 2009 7:38 PM 37 A. Need better biking Dec 21, 2009 1:01 AM 38 bad roads Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 39 I like my house a lot Jan 8, 2010 5:18 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 25 of 54 4 of 4 2009 Eugene Neighborhood Survey
Of the characteristics listed above (A - O), identify UP TO THREE you would like improved in the next 3 years?
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I. Adequate L. Connection housing for A. Biking B. Bus C. Traffic H. New J. Operating K. to the people M. Place I Response Answer Options a variety of N. Safety O. Other and walking service congestion developments a business Appearance in my want to stay Count income neighborhood levels Characteristics to 15 10 5 5 5 5 14 4 4 38 18 146 10.3% 6.8% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% 9.6% 2.7% 2.7% 26.0% 12.3% 84.2% 2nd Choice I. Adequate L. Connection housing for A. Biking B. Bus C. Traffic H. New J. Operating K. to the people M. Place I Response Answer Options a variety of N. Safety O. Other and walking service congestion developments a business Appearance in my want to stay Count income neighborhood levels Characteristics to 8 5 13 8 8 6 13 1 7 23 3 130 6.2% 3.8% 10.0% 6.2% 6.2% 4.6% 10.0% 0.8% 5.4% 17.7% 2.3% 73.1% 3rd Choice I. Adequate L. Connection housing for A. Biking B. Bus C. Traffic H. New J. Operating K. to the people M. Place I Response Answer Options a variety of N. Safety O. Other and walking service congestion developments a business Appearance in my want to stay Count income neighborhood levels Characteristics to 8 6 6 11 10 11 12 7 4 15 8 117 6.8% 5.1% 5.1% 9.4% 8.5% 9.4% 10.3% 6.0% 3.4% 12.8% 6.8% 83.8% Question Totals Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 123 answered question 147 skipped question 28
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Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 1 I would love to see mixed-use live-above-the-store development in the Whiteaker. But that would be even more important Aug 3, 2009 11:50 PM downtown. Same with businesses, same with safety. Over the 3 years I've lived here my house has been broken into once and some things were stolen from my car once. But I don't feel unsafe. I haven't driven my car in over a year and can do every thing I need to do comfortably by bike. 2 Lots of homeless foot traffic that frequently beg for money in this area. Some run down homes that could look better. Much Aug 4, 2009 10:56 PM improvement has happened over the past few years. 3 Our neighborhood is not safe. Drug addicts and the homeless are all around. They walk the streets late at night (and Aug 7, 2009 10:34 PM during the day) screaming obscenities, selling/buy drugs, participating in prostitution and panhandling. My home has be robbed on at least 3 occasions in the last 6 years.
The police will not respond - example - What I must presume was a drunk driver crashed into BOTH of my cars in the middle of the night a few years back and the police would not come out to take a report or collect evidence. There was copious evidence - whole pieces of the other vehicle, that may have lead to finding the perpetrator. Instead I was told to contact MY insurance and make a claim.
I feel there is a bias in public services to this neighborhood as well. After the February 2002 windstorm our house was without power for 3 days, despite the fact that we live in the middle of town. People in much more remote locations had services long before we did.
The general appearance of the neighborhood is shabby. No effort is made by city officials to enforce simple things like making sure intersections are clear and visible. There are several blind corners blocked by overgrown shrubbery or high fences.
The people who live here must constantly contend with the people passing through. I can't work in my front yard without being hit up for money or asked for a job. Transients and drunken college students feel no compunctions against sleeping/have loud conversations/lounging beside or in front of my house. The hostile environment prevents neighbors from having polite conversation. There is no sense of community in my area of the neighborhood. 4 I don't like some of the very run-down buildings and spaces, grafitti and public camping. It doesn't look like we have pride Aug 11, 2009 12:40 AM in our neighborhood. The "entries" into our neighborhood need some work.
Great businesses have started to succeed here, like Papa's, Pizza Research, World Cafe, and Ninkasi brewing. I'd like to see more of a healthy business district starting at 6th and Blair.
Lots of my neighbors have experienced ongoing property crimes. One day 19 cars had their windows smashed just on our street alone. Safety issues remain a concern for people setting up businesses and buying homes.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 27 of 54 2 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 5 the downside to Whiteaker is the high number of homeless and/or sketchy guys walking around. Most of them are Aug 11, 2009 5:20 PM harmless, but we have an insane amount of property crime. In the last 4 years living in Whiteaker, I've experienced a home break-in and a car theft, neither of which I experienced in 10 years of living in Oakland, Ca. 6 Connection. Whiteaker has a kind of "us against the outsiders" feeling to it, which is stupid in such a small town. I just Aug 11, 2009 6:04 PM noted while riding my bike around the other day that there are more Tibetan prayer flags than American flags in the neighborhood which makes me feel ill.
Safety. There are alot of scum bags that lurk around the whole Blair corridor probably going to the Mission or to the various things around 6th & 7th. I don't feel unsafe personally, but there is alot of theft by these degenerates.
Those are really my two central issues. 7 It's challenging to ride on uneven pavement. Aug 11, 2009 8:42 PM 8 The Whitaker area DESPERATELY needs road improvements, including replacement or resufacing, with a specific Aug 11, 2009 10:26 PM emphasis on bike and pedestrian travel, and with somewhat narrower lanes for vehicular traffic, and designs which specifically discourage vehicular speed. Sidewalks and street surfaces are in very poor condition, generally speaking. There is not sufficient number of higher density, affordable housing options which fit into the existing look and feel of the neighborhood. Any new developments should attempt to embrace the existing ambiance of the neighborhood, while offering more landscaping, low maintenance mini-park options, additional housing options and a more cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties. 9 E. While there are many great parks in our neighborhood, it would be great to have an after-school program for the low Aug 12, 2009 12:46 AM socio-economic kids in our neighborhood. I see a lot of kids playing on the concrete outside of the apartments on 5th and Blair and think how nice it would be if they had a place that they could go to study, get help with their homework, and recreate in a safe, open space.
B. There is no direct bus route from my neighborhood to the UO. Getting a transfer at Eugene Station is slow and inconvenient. I've been sexually harassed by drunk sketchy bus riders and even though the bus drivers have dealt with the situation, it makes me not want to ride the bus on the same route that goes past the Eugene Mission, I'm sorry to say it.
N. I have previous experience with my neighborhood association and I have unfortunately found that they are only interested in pursuing the narrow, self-serving agenda of their own needs. Any viewpoints that are not in alignment with their vocal minority are not respected, nor heard. In fact people who present moderate viewpoints are actively discriminated against and subjected to personal attacks in my experience at the meetings and as a an active council member who has attended board meetings as well as community meetings. 10 The one thing that this neighborhood lacks is a good meat market. If there was one, most everyday grocery needs could Aug 13, 2009 7:04 PM be met. 11 If you go out at night, be prepared to defend yourself. The buse stops are somewhat close, but one of them is right next to Aug 13, 2009 9:16 PM where all the transients live and sleep and street kids hang out. ( 1st and Washington. I've also noticed businesses leaving the area, but not sure of their reasons.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 28 of 54 3 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 12 Police brutality is RAMPANT in the Whiteaker, and no one seems to care. Police officers beat helpless homeless people, Aug 13, 2009 10:09 PM and there is no one to help them except the residents of the Whiteaker. Eugene's cops scare me, so I won't help someone in need.
Businesses are out of place and poorly situated throughout the neighborhood. Gray's is a perfect example. The rest of the neighborhood is clearly designed to fit together, or takes advantage of abandoned or neglected buildings. Gray's is a monstrosity that wastes resources (ie watering the sidewalks behind the fortress to the point of street flooding every night).
Because planning has been so poor, we're stuck with all kinds of parking problems. I have watched drug deals go down in two apartment complexes (also built outside the realm of the neighborhood) while the drivers park in spots designated for the rental I live in. This is both a police/DEA issue and a parking enforcement issue. I'd gladly pay for a pass to ensure that I get parking near my home in this high crime area. 13 There is a of of crime which leads to me (as well as others I know...) not feeling safe. We don't feel safe walking/biking at Aug 16, 2009 6:49 AM times, but otherwise there is good walking/biking routes near. There are often times that it is a challenge to find on-street parking near some places in my neighborhood. 14 New developments: We just need more of it. The economy put a stop to a couple of really great projects, especially Aug 16, 2009 11:58 PM housing. Need more people living down here and more small commercial and office.
Appearance: Looks a little too industrial. Could use more residential scale houses and cool looking office / businesses.
Housing? Ranges from low to middle. Need a few more middle to upper end. Tis would stimulate the need for more services and not just a convenience store. 15 End of our street, there is a very troublesome trailer court with constant trouble with the law. Racing cars, drugs & Aug 17, 2009 7:59 PM questionable/untrustworthy neighbors. Other neighbors (old-time) have similar concerns. The trailer court that house transients needs to be terminated. 16 Safety-The park behind my house doesn't always have lightening that works at night and being a bike commuter that is Aug 21, 2009 12:45 PM essential to me. Traffic Congestion- In the morning, noon and evenings it is almost impossible to make a south bound turn on to river road to get out of my street when I am driving. Appearance-Many potholed streets in Whitaker neighborhood that could use attention. 17 I think our neighborhood is great in terms of recreational opportunities. It falls short in business and safety so that's where Aug 21, 2009 7:02 PM work should be done. 18 We live a block away from Scobert Park and have only been there a handful of times and each time we have had some Aug 26, 2009 4:19 PM encounter with an intoxicated person. Not only do I worry about what my children might hear or see at that park but also what they might find there. Its a great park but I don't feel it is safe or appropriate for children.
The traffic on Polk is pretty heavy from people turning on to Polk to speed down to 2nd and then turn left to get to RR. There are no stop signs from 6th and Polk down to 2nd and Polk so it seems most cars speed through not thinking about the families and pets that live here. I would love to see a stop sign or even better 2nd and Polk closed going in one direction. :)
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 29 of 54 4 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 19 I hate the drug dealers and drunks that are constantly on our street corners, in our parks, and near the river. I do not feel Aug 26, 2009 8:12 PM safe in my neighborhood, and I will move as soon as I can afford it. I really really think this neighborhood needs to be cleaned up. I hate living here, but rents in Eugene are really expensive and this is the only area I have found that I can afford right now. 20 I expect Whitaker will always have more crime than some other neighborhoods, simply because it is so central to so many Aug 26, 2009 8:35 PM different populations. And while it is easy to find a bus stop or a restaurant or shopping (especially if you don't take your car and can take the bike bridge to VRC, I don't much like either of the grocery stores in the neighborhood, and the public schools all seem to require a ride. 21 I'd like for the community council to no longer be associated with a non-profit organization so that it can focus on local and Aug 28, 2009 6:22 PM neighborhood scale issues. I think the city needs to look at why it is supporting and facilitating a non-profit organization without a clear neighborhood focused agenda.
Although the Eugene Police have made great strides in community policing in Whiteaker, there is still a very strong anti- police contingent in the neighborhood. There is also considerable hesitation on the part of residents to call the police on durg trafficking activity. This needs to stop, it is a key cause of violent crime in the neighborhood and it happens in plain sight day and night.
Although walking and biking are both great options in Whiteaker, as a daily bike commuter the road conditions are very poor in bike travel lanes. Additionally the lack of clear bike routes on Blair Blvd create conflicts between bikers and cars, and on-street parking often interferes with bike travel lanes. 22 I don't have a car. My last neighborhood was car-dependant, and I love that Whiteaker is so pedestrian friendly. There are Aug 28, 2009 8:00 PM shops and restaurants I can visit on bike or foot, and I really appreciate that and would never want that to change, but only to improve. I would stay for that, plus it is not too far from work, so public transportation needs to be present and maintained. The only worry I have is the somewhat high amount of property crime, and if the neighborhood grows together, perhaps that won't be as much of an issue. 23 E. Sometimes the river bike path down by the park feels a little unsafe on stretches. Aug 29, 2009 10:30 PM
G. We need another close by and affordable grocery store.
N. All areas of Eugene need to be safer - not just The Whiteaker. 24 A. As mentioned above, the Lincoln Street bike path needs upgrade. Sep 2, 2009 4:15 PM
D. On our block, 4th between Lincoln and Lawrence, we have to compete with the PO and others for parking. I'm not sure I would want to deal with permits for residents, but sometimes I think that could help.
K. It always is nice to spiff things up a little, but I don't have any specific complaints at the moment. 25 See above note about the dog park. Safety, I've had bikes stolen. The cars have been broken into and no one is able to Sep 4, 2009 6:17 PM do anything about it! The police don't come quickly and they don't seem to do much about it when they get here. They've been harsh on my daughters (they beat up the girls), on two different occasions. I'd like to feel safe from the cops and the drug dealers.. Make drugs legal and put the drug dealers out of jobs!
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 30 of 54 5 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 26 When the stop sign at 3rd and Lincoln was removed, it opened up 1st to a ton of through traffic. It has only made it more Sep 4, 2009 9:54 PM dangerous to cross 1st. There is a cross walk at 1st and Monroe, but with no stop sign people don't stop. Plus the speed limit is to high. Inevitably when the speed limit is 35 people will drive 40. Routing through traffic to 6th where it belongs would make the street I live on much safer for my family and all the other familys that live in this area. 27 In the time that I have lived here this neighborhood has become less of a neighborhood and more of a place to drive Sep 4, 2009 10:01 PM through on the way to the burbs. The city has made it much easier for these drivers to get through yet has made it a much less friendly place for the residents. It seems that priority has been placed on getting cars moving fast and not on quality of life. 28 would like to see bike improvements on Blair, such as shared bike lane/vehicle lanes, repaving and improvements to Blair, Sep 10, 2009 6:20 PM such as street tree planting. also would like to see more incentives provided to encourage and support small independent businesses.
I'm open to the prospect of new development but think that development should fit the appearance and caharacter of teh exsitng neighborhood. I don't want to see changes drive the heart of the neighborhood away. 29 K. There is a tendency in my neighborhood for people to leave trash or "free" stuff out on the curb. sometimes I have to call Sep 11, 2009 9:55 PM the city to have it removed. Also many of the trees have not been tended in recent years and could use some attention by homeowners or the city.
F. We have a small park and the bike path but no good place for people of different ages and physical abilities to gather together.
N. While safety has definitely has improved a lot over the past five years we do still have issues with people who are intoxicated, fighting or dealing drugs. 30 K. Appearance: I have noticed many, many neighbors walking dogs - most not on leashes, and even fewer with poop bags Sep 17, 2009 3:27 PM who will clean up after their dogs. Every morning I have the chore of cleaning up the mess, and sometimes I mourn the loss of a plant.
N. I feel safe in my neighborhood: We could use some improvement here. Theft is big here and there is a growing population of people who dwell in their vehicles here. Anything from cars to recreational vehicles. Many of them use the streets outside of our houses for toilets, and park for long periods of time. I have seen them flatten their car tires and switch car batteries from working to dead in order to buy time so they can stay parked longer then the law allows. 31 We only have Scobert--be great for the city to buy some emptly lot, maybe the old bakery, and make more park space. Sep 23, 2009 4:35 PM
Safety is pretty self-explanatory--Tiny Tavern needs to go!! 32 Medical services are not very close by. That could be improved. Sep 24, 2009 4:27 PM 33 YOu have to be kidding me? Why is it a crime to mAKE A HIP, VINTAGE LOOKING STUCTURE BEHIND aSTRO Sep 26, 2009 3:54 AM STATION. sAME G OES FOR THE NEW EYESORE APARTMENT POPPING UP AROUND CAMPUS. gET A CLUE, PLANNERS.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 31 of 54 6 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 34 1. The sidewalks are in ridiculously poor repair. They are hard to walk on if you are in good condition. People with Sep 28, 2009 6:08 PM physical difficulties must have a horrible time getting around.
2. Although I feel relatively safe in the Whit, there is always that question, and we don't have any "red hats" in our neighborhood.
3. There is really run-down and cheap housing, or if you don't work in the neighborhood and have a high income, you can buy. There isn't much for median level income people to purchase (although there are a very few rental options). 35 People do not obey the leash laws in Sladden Park and on the River Bike Path. Recently I was attacked by a dog on the Sep 29, 2009 3:25 AM River Bike Path, near Adams, requiring medical attention at my cost. Some of the homeless people are getting more aggressive in their communications - seeming to feel that I really must give them money. I would like improved animal control supervision - ticketing people with unleashed dogs without any first warning. I would like a strong outreach to homeless people to get them into make-work jobs, or other kinds of help that keeps them from approaching me to ask for a handout when I walk in our beautiful public spaces. Regular visits from law enforcement personnel who talk to the homeless people who hang out in Sladden Park all day are appreciated, but rarely is anyone taken away, even when they start fires, scream and yell at each other, pass out drunk, or urinate in public. Is the bathroom locked? I wonder why they pee against a tree right next to a large public restroom. Thank you for asking 36 Not many businesses near by, and most don't stay in business long. Oct 1, 2009 12:34 AM Bus service is OK, but could be better. There did not seem to be many community activities. However there were a few good ones like the block party, and music in the park. 37 This old (historic) neighborhood was designed and built for single family housing. New developement tends to be high Oct 2, 2009 12:12 AM density multi-family structures. The neighborhood has difficulty absorbing the increased density. The renters in the new high density units tend to be less commited to the neighborhood. 38 There has been an increase in crime in the Whiteaker area. It makes me a little nervous to bike through. Oct 2, 2009 4:46 PM 39 My concerns were voiced above. This summer the transients drank and defecated in the alley near my house. I cannot Oct 2, 2009 5:45 PM take the bus on Jefferson nor walk from the bus stop on Fifth to my house because of the transients. I am an older woman that lives alone or sometimes with my young grandson and these concerns make me afraid of the neighborhood. 40 For the bus service going to Eugene Station to be more consistently on time. Oct 4, 2009 6:53 PM Providing homeless people with shelter alternatives outside of parks.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 32 of 54 7 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 41 I spend a lot of time walking around the neighborhood at different times of the day and night. There have been two Oct 4, 2009 8:34 PM murders in the last year along my running/dogwalking routes. I've seen lots of stuff that I can't have my child witness, from violent outbursts in our parks (I've broken-up multiple fights in Scobert Gardens), prostitution and open drug-abuse in our alleyways. Police respond when called but there needs to more "eyes on the street".
I have a child who doesn't feel completely safe walking two blocks to the store even with the dog and knowing most of the neighbors on the route. It doesn't help that there are not child-focused centers of activity (neighborhood schools, kid- friendly parks). We are big supporters of the skate park under Washington-Jefferson Bridge.
While some businesses and residence owners care about the community, many don't. There can be garbage piled-up and labeled as "free" in someone's yard for weeks. There is supposedly a free-stuff box next on Van Buren just past Blair Street that is just a junk heap. Very frustrating when some people care and others don't. 42 I don't feel particularly strongly about these 3 choices. I live in an area where I choose not to go walking about alone late at Oct 4, 2009 9:47 PM night. Because of its diversity, the Whiteaker is more like a city than other, more residential, neighborhoods. A little more danger kind of comes with the territory. 43 More police patrolling and more services for homeless people would help me want to stay in the area. Offering more Oct 4, 2009 11:26 PM options for homeless people besides just The Mission would help with safety and the appearance as well. 44 Obviously, there is a large population of homeless and there is a lot of crime. Oct 5, 2009 4:09 PM
There is too much garbage and vandalism. The crowd and grounds around Tiny Tavern continues to be unexcuseable for a neighborhood.
Scobert and Washington/Jefferson parks are too dangerous to be in. It would be nice to be able to walk down my street and not be harrassed by those hanging out in Scobert. It would also be nice if my son could play at the two parks closest to him. 45 Cars speed through parts of the neighborhood and there are several blind intersections where you can’t see cars coming Oct 5, 2009 4:24 PM until they speed in to your car or bike. I would like to slow vehicles down on the side streets which would improve walking and biking as well as driving.
I would like a close in community garden. Food is a big issue right now and something that would get people in to our current open spaces on a regular basis. This might curb some of the other activities that scare people off. 46 I live in Whitaker and I really like it. I walk my dogs and play outside with my son. While I have never had personal injury Oct 5, 2009 4:43 PM come to me, and am grateful for that, I know that safety is an issue in this neighborhood. Things have been stolen out of my yard and there was a home invasion just 2 weeks ago. Also, Scobert Park is not an option for me to take my son and dogs; it is scary for me to have small beings there with the drug activity that is rampant and not at all covert. I'd like to see that park get taken over by gardeners and families rather than homeless and drug abusers. Also, I want there to be fair housing prices in ALL of Eugene, which is a great and livable city but not always affordable.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 33 of 54 8 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 47 I don't mind people sleeping at parks, but the fecal matter is unnecessary and a very large health hazard. Children can be Oct 5, 2009 5:37 PM exposed either directly or through their animals to the feces, and this brings infectious risk to them. It is a primary concern because it is a public health hazard.
The parks are there in the neighborhood, BUT they are not usable due to crime and the above complaint.
Blair Blvd, north of W. 5th has come a long way, and now houses 6 restaurant choices. The city can make this area a draw by providing incentives to convert the vacant Bakery at Blair and 2nd into more restaurants, or by ensuring the zoning includes restaurant establishments. We have hit a critical mass of choices that now brings in ppl from all around Eugene. In addition, our large population of artists can create a "shopping" area of artisan shops if some of the industrial, vacant buildings in the area are converted to such. 48 1. The corner of 4th & Blair is long overdue for a 4-way stop. There are three bars/restaurants and a grocery store with Oct 5, 2009 7:57 PM constant foot traffic ( babies in strollers, dogs, and young drunk people) who dash precariously across a dangerous corner. I have considered creating my own stop sign for several years, but continue to wait for the city to step up. 2. Scobert gardens - It's lame that the homeless don't have other options, though it really sucks to have a nearby park rendered useless by children since there's always sketchy characters doing sketchy things. No clear answer - but maybe reapportion funds to take care of the homeless instead of police humming around in over-priced vehicles. (We should all be done with ego-drive officers) 49 It seems we have a growing number of children in the area but lack a neighborhood school since Whiteaker School closed. Oct 5, 2009 7:58 PM
I'd love to see the EMX come down to 6th and go to Eugene Station and beyond!
We bear the brunt of Eugene's homeless problem due to the fact that the only indoor option is the Mission. Eugene needs to do a better job of homeless outreach and neds a non-religious short term shelter so that those that avoid the Mission stay off the streets 50 1. The only general grocery store around for miles.... is Red Apple... it needs alot of help. My only other choice is Red Oct 5, 2009 10:51 PM Barn. I use it for somethings.... 2. It would be nice to have something like the River Road Park on Lake Dr. .. closer to low income folks to use in Whitaker area. 3. Not sure what the situation for rent is in this area, but Iam sure there is need for: all kinds of housing situations, some better then the average housing in this area. 51 Safety has been a significant issue in my neighborhood. I believe largely due to a transient population and businesses that Oct 6, 2009 12:06 AM cater to them.
New business development has been a significant benefit to the neighborhood. New resturants, such as Papa's Soul Food Kitchen and business like Ninkasi serve to improve the quality of the neighborhood greatly. I live within a couple of blocks of both of these. Ninkasi has sponsored neighborhood events. Papa's is a draw to people from all over the area. Both are examples of exceptional new businesses that should be supported however possible. 52 Less drug dealing and more police patrols Oct 6, 2009 3:39 PM Improved police to remove drunks and people high on drugs from hanging out in the neighborhood Homeless drunk bums that the police do nothing about
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 34 of 54 9 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 53 I would prefer to see more (possibly government subsidized) "intentional communities" such as the East Blair Housing Oct 7, 2009 6:12 AM Cooperative sprout up rather than traditional apartment housing. These types of cooperatives are sometimes able to subsidize within the community based on need and member involvement/work hours, etc. This keeps housing costs realistic for some who may not otherwise qualify by government standards. They also tend to be safer options than other low-income apartment housing and members are more likely to be active in the community at large. 54 Scobert park is at times occupied by inconsiderate "fringe" elements that worry some of the residents and keep it from Oct 7, 2009 7:20 PM being a kid-friendly park. Same relates to the safety issue. Tiny's Tavern seems to be a magnet for rowdies and has had it's issues with drug traffic and drunken, disorderly patrons. 55 The city needs to address the homeless camp under the Washington/Jefferson park. Oct 7, 2009 8:09 PM 56 The parking problem comes from the patrons of our local restaurants constantly turning around in our driveways. The Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM restaurants are a very positive happening in the neighborhood. Some signage in regard of that problem would solve the issue. 57 The neighborhood needs an elementary school. The little kids have to commute too far away, ever since Whiteaker Oct 11, 2009 9:44 PM School was closed. 58 We need better bike access along first street, and better lighting for walking an biking throughout pockets of our Oct 11, 2009 11:33 PM neighborhood. We need better traffic planning near the Red Barn. We need to make sure that developers do not build on any of the open spaces near the riverfront, and we need landlords not to be slum lords..and need the city to clean up the "drug corner" where all the buses are parked at 4th and Van Buren. 59 There are many successfusl businesses in Whiteaker but the condition of streets and alleys contribute to it not looking so Oct 13, 2009 3:31 AM good. Alleys need to be gravelled and streets re-surfaced. New businesses would probably be a welcome addition. 60 Lack of a neighborhood school discourages families from living in this neighborhood. This is a very serious problem. Oct 15, 2009 2:54 AM Although the appearance of Whiteaker is not horrible, it could be improved a lot, especially in areas with vast parking lots formerly needed when it was more car-oriented (like near Red Barn). In addition, certain elements attract much more than Whiteaker's share of homeless and transients. While we welcome all types of people in the neighborhood, having the Mission, the Buckley Center, more than our proportional share of very low income housing, plus several convenience stores who cater to the homeless really does have a major impact on our lives. I don't think we want to kick any of these out, but certainly we shouldn't add more, and the recent actions to control the predator convenience stores is a very good move. Traffic at the edge of Whiteaker, in particular on 6th and 7th, creates a barrier that breaks up the lively Blair commercial area, discourages pedestrians and bikes (who otherwise thrive in Whiteaker), and encourages a lot of bad, often illegal, behavior. 61 More variety of stores would be great. Although it has gotten better, saftey still plays a role where I live. Traffic on 6th and Oct 17, 2009 6:57 PM 7th is impossible! 62 Reduce train noise - especially the few trains that blare their horns and blast us out of sleep, whereas other times they Oct 18, 2009 2:56 AM don't seem to need to do that. Would be nice to have an ordinance restricting how long and loud the train whistles go on duing evening hours especially sleeping hours.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 35 of 54 10 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 63 O. The hostile attitude of the police is a major problem. I am almost 60 years old and retired from a mainstream career. I Oct 18, 2009 5:40 PM have never committed any crimes. But by far, I'm more afraid of the police than the hoodlums on the street.
A. It is very hard to see pedestrians and bikes while driving. It might be good to not allow parking so close to alleys, and to encourage bikes to slow before moving between sidewalk and street.
FYI, I do not seek connection with folks in the neighborhood other than my friends. 64 I understand that given the current state of the economy that we have a lack of resources, but the on street camping and Oct 18, 2009 7:55 PM crime in our neighborhood has increased dramatically. I feel like we need to provide more education so that the people know there are locations and resources available to them instead of camping in residential neighborhoods.
Crime: regarding above, the crimes of opportunity are increasing, stuff stolen out of unlocked cars, bicycles stolen from a yard, are increasing.
The new convenience store at Jefferson and 1st has created a whole new set of problems for our community.
Operating a business. I would like to see zoning changed so that more retail could move into the area around 1st ave. 65 The City MUST do something about all the illegal camping that continues in the Rose Garden district - if they care about Oct 19, 2009 7:16 AM people who live here. 66 I live on a busy cross street. I worry about walking around by myself at night. Oct 20, 2009 3:49 AM 67 We have a meth and herion problem that is making the area unsafe. Having parked cars move once a month to let the Oct 24, 2009 4:21 PM street sweeper clean the gutters and make derelict have to move or get towed. Encourage developement by getting the trains to stop blowing their horns. 68 1st choice, specifically more cleaning up trash. Oct 25, 2009 10:54 PM 2nd choice, would like to see use of the properties lying vacant due to business closures. 3rd choice, on Blair St. around 5th, its hard ride a bike duke to poor condition of street as well as sidewalk. 69 1st - My neighbors are subject to petty theft and break-ins. Sladden Park, by my apartment, is the site of assaults (I Oct 27, 2009 2:41 AM personally know this to be an unfortunate fact) and illegal camping or parking. If this were a safe place it would be quaint and cozy, but it is not. I fear the proposed skate park in Washington/Jefferson park will push the homeless population and illegal activity further into my area of the neighborhood.
2nd - More sidewalks (and keeping them in good condition once established) in the residential areas would greatly increase the appeal of walking and jogging.
3rd - Installation of public art, cleanup of trash and yard debris, maintenance of existing public art, removal of graffiti, and cleanup of dilapidated properties would also improve the feeling of this neighborhood. 70 there are not enough bike paths Oct 29, 2009 11:55 PM housing is way over priced and there is not much to do in the whiteaker you have to go somewhere else to have a good time
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 36 of 54 11 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 71 Need more community gardens Oct 30, 2009 4:58 AM 72 We need buses every 15 minutes on 1st Avenue. The whole city needs better bus service in the neighborhoods. All the Oct 30, 2009 9:15 AM money spent on BRT is a big waste. The BRT line is destructive.
I don't want to see 5 story buildings in this neighborhood. We should have a 3 story limit.
Too much through traffic to River Road using 1st Avenue. They should be using Chambers. They also drive too fast and tailgate aggressively. 73 I love the Whiteaker neighborhood. I know from past meetings regarding possible development in this area, that the Oct 31, 2009 4:14 AM developers (my experience has been with developers from Portland), and even the city of Eugene, do not really understand this neighborhood. I believe that 'developers' see the open space out by the river as a place that should be filled in and utilzed...with little stores and apartments above the stores...that whole concept that has happened on Cresent Rd...I know that it has been proposed that there be more access to the river from River Road. Currently, there is complete access to the river from River Road...you can bike, walk....there are so many people who currently enjoy the park and the green space by the river. Just because it is a wide open space, with many of the little roads in Whiteaker at a dead end to the river... DOES not mean that we need to fill this space with businesses and apartments and little roads that go to the river. This would seriously distroy the peace and tranquility of this area. Just because there is open space....does not mean we need to develop this open space. Please concentrate your energy on River Road and the inadequate cross walks. The current cross walks on River Road need to have traffic lights so cars will actually stop to let pedistrians walk across River Road. Without lights at these cross walks, cars will rarely stop. This is what the target should be in this area, NOT development anywhere close to the river. 74 I would love to stay here. I have a child, that is only a toddler now, but would not want him raised, where he would be Nov 3, 2009 4:36 AM confronted by drug addicts and pan handlers. I have noticed the co-ops in this neighborhood run beautifully and they are great people that really care about one another. It would be nice to see some higher end developments go in, the low income scene is a little overwhelming, diversity in economics. 75 There are a great many homeless in my neighborhood. For the most part they are friendly and do not bother anyone. Nov 4, 2009 12:52 AM However after the murder that took place there I on longer feel safe. 76 Encourage more community planting & beautification projects. Nov 8, 2009 8:09 PM get local interaction.
crack down on hard drug users and the drug houses. 77 Something could be done to bring the appearance of the warehouses, storage facilities and other businesses into better Nov 8, 2009 10:52 PM harmony with the spirit of the neighborhood. More trees and bigger lawns, attractive siding, wooden looking fences instead of cyclone fencing, for example. Mostly, this is a very lovely residential neighborhood with a rustic flavor. Businesses should be required to harmonise their appearance with the neighborhood instead of degrading it into an industrial zone. The Hosanna owned apartments are an eyesore. Much of the parking problem involves their tenants as do many of the safety concerns in the neighborhood. Auto theft is outrageously high for any neighborhood. Auto dismantling should be discouraged on North Polk. Parking restrictions need to be enforced, especially for non-running vehicles. The neighbours generally agree that these problems largely emanate from those apartments. The increasing concentration of people from the continued development of residences and higher concentration of tenants is causing more frequent close encounters of the dangerous kind, especially between automobiles and bicycles and pedestrians. This is a very high pedestrian and bicycle traffic neighborhood with many young children. Speed Limits need to be lowered to 20 mph or lower, posted and heavily enforced. Though the street is short, I promise increased revenue for the city from that activity! 2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 37 of 54 12 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 78 Theft, traffic speeds and unsafe driving are things that are serious problems in my neighborhood. Reducing car traffic, and Nov 9, 2009 3:11 PM lowering motor vehicle speeds would make the Whiteaker a considerably better place.
I think if Eugene drove less and biked more, we would all be happier, healthier, and would would have better community character.
Trash on the streets, trails and along the river is ugly. If we 79 There is a lot of transcient and homeless. Maybe another shelter would improve that. Nov 13, 2009 3:10 AM 80 nothing, I think this neighborhoos is fantastic because of it's political diversity. Nov 16, 2009 5:45 PM 81 Preserve neighborhood - no new bridge to VRC Nov 16, 2009 11:36 PM 82 1st: safety for kids Nov 16, 2009 11:44 PM 2nd: low income housing 3rd: trees 83 Needs more park and recreation areas and options. Parks need more events in them to keep drug usters out. Hard to buy Nov 16, 2009 11:58 PM a house-too expensive and rent is getting higher. 84 N: The Whiteacre Neighbor is a hotbed for homeless and sex offenders. I don't let my kids play out front unattended Nov 17, 2009 11:33 PM 85 M: it is not a place that I would like to stay b/c of sketchy people (transients / druggies) and garbage / litter on streets & Nov 17, 2009 11:50 PM sidewalks
N: I feel as though I need to be vigilent about locking doors. keeping stuff inside etc. in order to prevent theft & burgulery
K: Though I like the trees, most houses in out neighborhood, there are alot of broken down cars in our neighborhood 86 more hangouts; because it would be cool to have more hangouts Nov 18, 2009 5:26 PM less homeless people; homeless people need a place to stay more trees; to provide oxegen 87 E; The parks are filled with homeless who need some house to move into. Nov 18, 2009 5:33 PM I; My family is looking for a place to move into but every place is not cool with our pets. J; My parents would like to start a small business but all the competition is too high. 88 Housing is overpriced Nov 18, 2009 7:46 PM 89 I just moved in and would like to get to know the area and people better-this may change future answers to these Nov 19, 2009 5:20 PM questions 90 the place is alreday full, there is no room for a busines, I have not yet my neighbors Nov 19, 2009 5:45 PM 91 C. narrow streets with on street parking makes it feel congested all the time. Nov 19, 2009 7:14 PM G. In this area there is only one grocery store with a 6-7 mile area and I walk or bike. It would be nice to see new stores in the area. 92 Need GREAT bus service to get people out of their cars. Nov 20, 2009 5:01 PM 93 1. Owning a home is not an option for most Nov 20, 2009 6:52 PM 2. Don't know how to overcome this; I move too often 3. Biking is good, but could be better; some lights [traffic] are very slow.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 38 of 54 13 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 94 Roads because I ride a bike Nov 20, 2009 7:56 PM I encourage small local busisness [sic] type businesses More low income type rentals 95 G: Would like somewhere to go. Nov 20, 2009 10:14 PM N: Would like it safe to go outside. O: Would be safe if it didn't happen. 96 1. Less hobos cause there's way to many Nov 23, 2009 5:25 PM 2. Trees give oxygen and they are awesome! 3. Hang outs are essential in life!!! 97 B. There should be more buses running in my area because there's only one. Nov 23, 2009 6:54 PM G. There should be more upscale grocery stores in my area. I. There should be more types of homes for higher-income people. 98 The homeless Nov 24, 2009 1:40 AM crime rates police help 99 N. There have been two killings in my neighborhood in the last year. Nov 25, 2009 4:45 PM G. A closer school would be nice K. Neighborhood beautification would be nice too 100 K. The homeless people who live along the river leave trash. No neighborhood trash cans. Nov 25, 2009 8:26 PM H. The area has some new business, could use more. 101 Limited parking, narrow streets. Nov 25, 2009 9:44 PM 102 more walkways Nov 25, 2009 10:02 PM 103 We have infrequent and late LTD bus service. Our parks are small and not always well maintained and there is a not Nov 25, 2009 11:18 PM enough attention to native plantings and natural areas along the river and in Sladden Park as well as Scobert Park. The City isn't replacing dead trees. 104 The corner of 4th & Blair is very congested at times; cars/people,bikes,bus stops... needs a light and crosswalks! Dec 2, 2009 12:03 AM 105 homeless people are friendly Dec 2, 2009 5:49 PM
k- littering and people leaving stuff when they move h- new skate park would be good for kids living in apartments 106 I feel that the Neighborhood Association is ran by a bunch of thugs and anarchists. The views of many are held under Dec 8, 2009 3:53 AM threat of retaliation unless you agree only with the agenda and beliefs of the thugs and anarchists who run the Neighborhood Association and it's Newspaper, (case in point called "The Rattler"). The City has failed miserably in addressing or hearing the views of tax paying property owners within this neighborhood and appear to be willing to 'listen' only to the anarchists who hold the rest in fear of retaliation. 107 The "neighborhood market" has drawn violent and chaotic people with cheap beer and bongs. Dairy Mart has the problems Dec 10, 2009 10:07 PM of service and peace figured out. So it's not the store per se but the way it's operated. 108 Always more bike paths Dec 10, 2009 10:37 PM
Free downtown parking 2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 39 of 54 14 of 15 Please explain your answer(s) for the above question (three areas you would like improvements in): 109 1. good schools Dec 10, 2009 10:58 PM 2. good job 3. good shopping mall 110 1. Toilets for homeless so no excrement to clean up. Dec 11, 2009 9:43 PM 2. Encouragement to clean up after selves 3. Sign about not feeding geese bread at Maurie Jacobs
The natural wooded area on river is my favorite thing about where I live. People camp there, which is OK with me, but leave excrement & trash. I want there to be some positive way of encouraging clean up--like trash cans and bags, ample Bucks. Also, people like to feed geese but need education. 111 Its hard to balance affordability with nice place to be but the obvious need is to remove dangerous cars from the city. Dec 15, 2009 12:00 AM 112 A. I don't feel walking because of drug activity & crime. I'm blind and wish there was better lighting so I am more visible. Dec 17, 2009 7:13 PM N. I'd like greater police presence. 113 Safety from crime, theft, fights, etc. Land space as in more space to move around as well as for business to add on next to Dec 17, 2009 7:38 PM the others. Appearances such as the landscape, people, etc. 114 G. Bike Friendly Dec 21, 2009 1:01 AM I wish it was safe in the Whiteaker 2 recent deaths & crime makes it hard Biking network - continuing River path to Fern Ridge & Amazon trails would really help 115 The 5th, 6th, 7th steets are bad news! We need to make them better. Dec 21, 2009 6:43 PM 116 O. roads Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 117 1) get rid of the Bums! Dec 24, 2009 11:56 PM 2) Quit pushing mega-development on wheteaker 3) get rid of the Bums! 118 change the old ugly houses to be prettier Jan 8, 2010 5:18 AM 119 The Bus connections are such that I can often walk in the same amount of time/or less Jan 8, 2010 5:19 AM 120 for my security, focus on the drugs Jan 8, 2010 5:35 AM 121 I want to see this neighborhod be more pedestrian and family friendly. I'd like tosee more green spaces. Less gentrification Jan 8, 2010 6:18 AM we don't need fancy businesses. we do need better healthy food choices. 122 1. Bike lanes (A) Jan 8, 2010 6:21 AM 2. Traffic (C) 3. Development (H) 123 1. bicycle Jan 8, 2010 3:22 PM 2. traffic from cars
it's not very good and it's the reason Eugene has a lot of problems, how to improve employment sources because there are a lot of people in the streets causing delinquency
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Have you participated in your neighborhood association?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 42.9% 69
No 48.4% 78
I’m not aware of one 8.7% 14
answered question 161
skipped question 14
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Do you read the neighborhood association newsletter or postcard that is delivered to your house?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 73.5% 119
No: 26.5% 43
If no, why not? 38
answered question 162
skipped question 13
If no, why not? 1 I work there, not live there. Aug 4, 2009 10:56 PM 2 I do not believe that I receive one. Aug 11, 2009 10:29 PM 3 I recently moved to the area. Aug 16, 2009 6:51 AM 4 I own a business so haven't gotten on the mailing list? Never have seen a newsletter. Aug 16, 2009 11:59 PM 5 I am now! Aug 21, 2009 4:53 AM 6 Seems removed from my concerns and interests, not representative of full diversity of neighborhood Aug 21, 2009 7:04 PM 7 The community council is not focused on addressing real issues in the neighborhood. The council does not value Aug 28, 2009 6:26 PM moderate opinions and is often reactionary to extremes which alienates residents. 8 My landlord probably reads it Sep 21, 2009 5:17 AM 9 The neighborhood association has been taken over by an idiot. The neighbors do lots of things NOT through the Sep 23, 2009 4:37 PM neighborhood association. 10 It would be nice to hear about things that have been done, not just the future, e.g. what happened to the train whistle study, Oct 18, 2009 5:51 PM and how's the new police auditor doing? 11 I read it, but most of the meeting information is vague or it really only applies to residents south of 1st ave and doesn't Oct 18, 2009 8:02 PM address issues north of 1st. 12 I have a po box, can I have it sent there? Oct 25, 2009 10:54 PM 13 I haven't receved one Oct 29, 2009 11:57 PM 14 Did not see one. Got an e-mail though. Nov 8, 2009 10:58 PM 2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 42 of 54 1 of 2 If no, why not? 15 don't get one Nov 12, 2009 8:22 PM 16 I don't receive at my work. Nov 13, 2009 3:12 AM 17 acrimonious group (at least it was 2-3 yrs ago at EmX meeting) Nov 16, 2009 11:37 PM 18 not delivered Nov 16, 2009 11:45 PM 19 never noticed it Nov 17, 2009 12:36 AM 20 I don't recieve them Nov 18, 2009 5:26 PM 21 we don't have a mail box Nov 18, 2009 5:36 PM 22 I haven't looked Nov 19, 2009 5:46 PM 23 no time Nov 20, 2009 5:02 PM 24 Never see it Nov 20, 2009 6:52 PM 25 never see them around Nov 20, 2009 7:27 PM 26 never seen one Nov 20, 2009 10:15 PM 27 cause Nov 23, 2009 5:28 PM 28 We don't receive it. Nov 23, 2009 6:55 PM 29 I dont check the mail I stay with friends Nov 25, 2009 6:58 PM 30 not Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM 31 It's not accessible media--not in Braille Dec 17, 2009 7:16 PM 32 Because not enough neighborhood to help. Dec 17, 2009 7:40 PM 33 I only work there Dec 18, 2009 7:52 PM 34 Have not seen one Dec 21, 2009 12:45 AM 35 sometimes Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 36 live now outside whiteaker Dec 24, 2009 11:57 PM 37 because it's where I work Jan 8, 2010 5:24 AM 38 it doesn't come Jan 8, 2010 3:32 PM
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What would encourage you to be involved (or more involved) in your neighborhood association? (Check all that apply)
Response Response
Percent Count
More information about the Neighborhood Association (what it 32.2% 47 is and what it does)
Meeting topics or events which are important to me (please provide 30.1% 44 suggestions below)
A different day/time/location for the meetings (please provide 11.6% 17 suggestions below)
Child care offered at the 8.2% 12 meetings/events
Knowing other people who 33.6% 49 attend the meetings/events
A meaningful opportunity to influence decisions that affect my 29.5% 43 neighborhood (please provide suggestions below)
Language translation (please 5.5% 8 provide suggestions below)
A different way to participate 15.8% 23 (please provide suggestions below)
I am not interested in becoming involved in my neighborhood 14.4% 21
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 44 of 54 1 of 5 association
Other (please specify below) 15.1% 22
Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 76
answered question 146
skipped question 29
Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 1 Our neighborhood association is far too divisive, and it is all or nothing. I never know what to expect and as a public Aug 11, 2009 12:43 AM employee I don't feel welcome there. Typically its been a comfortable place for some pretty angry radicals. I don't need that. 2 The time (7pm on weekdays) is pretty impossible for a working family to attend - it messes with dinner & bedtime. Aug 11, 2009 5:34 PM Afternoons on weekends would be better. Also, the one time we tried to get something done (get the drug activity out of Scobert Park) we were basically told by the council to handle it ourselves. 3 Less hippies & liberals. Aug 11, 2009 6:06 PM 4 WCC meets on the same Wednesday night each month as my Community Village meetings, so I usually only go once a Aug 11, 2009 8:45 PM year, when the Village doesn't meet. I'd like it if WCC met in August, instead of having an ice cream social in August, because that's one of the few months the Village doesn't meet. 5 I would suggest the use of Constant Contact—or, a similar means to deliver legitimate bulk electronic mail—to keep Aug 11, 2009 10:29 PM interested parties informed. 6 N. I have previous experience with my neighborhood association and I have unfortunately found that they are only Aug 12, 2009 12:47 AM interested in pursuing the narrow, self-serving agenda of their own needs. Any viewpoints that are not in alignment with their vocal minority are not respected, nor heard. In fact people who present moderate viewpoints are actively discriminated against and subjected to personal attacks in my experience at the meetings and as a an active council member who has attended board meetings as well as community meetings. 7 The neighborhood association has a preset agenda which does not represent the interests of many in the neighborhood Aug 13, 2009 7:07 PM and from time-to-time it has been dominated by a single individual. 8 Seems like the Whit neighborhood association is run by an assortment of anarchists and rich landowners. Not cool. Get Aug 13, 2009 10:11 PM rid of the Whiteaker block party. 9 scheduling has often conflicted with my other meetings & work tasks. Aug 17, 2009 8:01 PM 10 Relocation services Aug 21, 2009 4:53 AM 11 At this point it is just trying to remember to go--life is a bit hectic yet I try and keep up with neighborhood e-mail's and Aug 21, 2009 12:47 PM written information. 12 I'm not very good at politics anyway, but currently I work on Saturdays and would have to rush to get to meetings Aug 26, 2009 8:42 PM afterward, just exactly when I feel like being catatonic.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 45 of 54 2 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 13 The fact that the community council handles money is detrimental to the organization. The council should not be the Aug 28, 2009 6:26 PM neighborhood association for Whiteaker unless it dissolves its non-profit status, and the city should not support the activities of the council as long as they are handling money. 14 Tuesdays are bad for me as I am in Concert Choir, but many other days I would have conflicts too. I'm just a busy person, Sep 2, 2009 4:18 PM and go to the meetings when I can. 15 I work odd hours as a nurse in the ICU it's hard for me to commit to anything else. Sep 4, 2009 6:21 PM 16 I work out of the area and am gone for long periods of time meaning that I cannot attend many meetings. I would like to be Sep 4, 2009 10:05 PM able to participate on line when I am at work. Also the meetings that I have attended have resulted in zero action on the topics that are important to me. 17 I haven't been very involved due to my own personal time constraints. Sep 11, 2009 9:58 PM 18 Get rid of the silly leader. Sep 23, 2009 4:37 PM 19 do small things in ugly ares to improve the areas like HWY 99 at roosevelt. Sep 26, 2009 3:57 AM 20 safety/clean up, new business networking Sep 28, 2009 6:12 PM 21 online suggestion box. Oct 1, 2009 12:37 AM If there are allot of similar requests, the requesters could be contacted and requested to state their concern. 22 The neighborhood cannot make these changes. Also the new store has huge trucks unloading on First which makes Oct 2, 2009 5:48 PM driving very dangerous. 23 I've attended the WCC over the years and continue to be frustrated by their agenda. There have been lots of problems Oct 4, 2009 8:38 PM with certain influential members shutting-out alternate voices. I prefer to volunteer with other non-politically motivated organizations in the community such as Friends of Scobert Gardens. They do helpful neighborly activities without all the drama. 24 Others around me are very active in the WCC and I don't have time, but I would like to see minutes from meetings. Oct 5, 2009 4:31 PM 25 Unfortunately, as a single parent with a 50+ hour a week job, I cannot commit to participation at this stage of my life. Oct 5, 2009 4:45 PM 26 Online surveys would be welcome. I'm not convinced that the association has much sway on decisions... Oct 5, 2009 5:39 PM 27 when I have more time, I look forward to being more involved Oct 5, 2009 6:45 PM 28 Meetings take time with no reasonable authority to make anything happen. Oct 5, 2009 7:59 PM 29 This getting involved in meetings,... I swing both ways. I want to go, but hate the time it seems to waste.It would be good if Oct 5, 2009 11:00 PM the info on a meeting were more accessible. Don't always see the mail. Not sure what the answer is for that. 30 The greatest barrier is lack of time in my own schedule. I always seem to have a conflict with the meeting time. I'm not Oct 6, 2009 12:11 AM able to make suggestion to easily resolve this. I also have not put forth sufficient effort to participate. 31 My personnel schedule is too busy at this point to add one more thing. Oct 8, 2009 9:51 PM 32 A stronger spirit of cooperation, an end to the struggles between cliques. Oct 11, 2009 9:47 PM 33 Land use decisions that affect the neighborhood, in particular the river front park areas, are often not posted in the Oct 15, 2009 2:56 AM adjacent parks. That means that many affected people don't hear about hearings or other land use actions until after the fact. Simply requiring posting on the bike path of land use actiotions within 3 blocks of the river front parks would be an affordable way to solve this problem.
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 46 of 54 3 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 34 It might help to get the information before a meeting has occurred. Oct 17, 2009 6:58 PM 35 Crime prevention, noise pollution. Improving the litter around the neighborhood. Oct 18, 2009 3:01 AM 36 More comfortable chairs. Oct 18, 2009 5:51 PM 37 Our association is a non-profit, this creates a layer of problems and has in the past kept the decision makers the same for Oct 18, 2009 8:02 PM quite awhile. The rules of participation are odd, must attend a certain meeting for a certain amount of time before you can vote. I haven't been able to truly figure it out enough to facilitate active participation. 38 I've heard from several neighbors that the Whiteaker Community Council prioritizes the needs of the poor and the Oct 19, 2009 7:23 AM homeless to the exclusion of permanent residents. I'm sympathetic to these people, but a bit turned off by the Council's reputation of not caring about the rest of us. 39 live web casts that are voice only, ability to vote via internet Oct 24, 2009 4:25 PM 40 Participation through a community website, through online polls - like this one! Oct 27, 2009 2:46 AM 41 spanish translation, (I'm getting help writing this) Oct 30, 2009 5:00 AM 42 Meeting times: You can't please everyone and Wednesdays are probably the best for most people, so I wouldn't ask them Oct 30, 2009 9:19 AM to change.
I'm interested in topics related to keeping the police under control. We also need to do something about pet overpopulation and abandoned pets in this neighborhood. 43 I often cannot participate because of the time Oct 31, 2009 4:16 AM 44 Council would benefit from less ideology and more practical approach. Oct 31, 2009 5:44 AM 45 I figured I would be moving soon so why bother...with that said, I sat on the board of my old neighborhood assc. Nov 3, 2009 4:39 AM 46 Online meetings would be helpful for me and my girlfriend. She is disabled and often cannot attend meetings. An increased Nov 8, 2009 10:58 PM sense that the City Manager might be bound by decisions made at the neighborhood level would do much for improving attendance. Topics should involve things like safety and appearance, but only if there were some actual power to make changes. 47 nature rehabilitation Nov 16, 2009 11:45 PM 48 differnt day; we have asked for a different time and date for over 10 years. Nov 17, 2009 12:01 AM Other; more cohesive group 49 I couldn't be-do all I can now Nov 17, 2009 12:09 AM 50 I would be more interested if Iowned my home and planned to stay Nov 17, 2009 11:50 PM 51 meeting topic; skate parks Nov 18, 2009 5:36 PM meaningful opp; housing different way; outdoor meetings 52 topics: safety Nov 18, 2009 7:46 PM 53 opportunity; development, alternative street use and design Nov 19, 2009 5:32 PM Other; a little more time to settle in the the neighborhood 54 No time Nov 20, 2009 5:02 PM 55 Participate: festivals + partys Nov 20, 2009 5:09 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 47 of 54 4 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 56 Topics: localizing neighborhood needs Nov 20, 2009 7:27 PM 57 I'm busy Nov 20, 2009 7:59 PM 58 Need more time Nov 25, 2009 4:17 PM 59 Meeting: Domestic Violence, Drugs, Poverty Nov 25, 2009 4:47 PM A different: Weekend, or evenings Child care: !!! I have 3! 60 block parties Nov 25, 2009 6:58 PM 61 not now. Nov 25, 2009 8:27 PM 62 I've already participated in the Whiteaker Comm. Council and would again. Nov 25, 2009 11:19 PM 63 I do child care and don't go to afternoon meetings Dec 2, 2009 5:52 PM 64 See previous page regarding this response. Dec 8, 2009 3:55 AM 65 topics: proposed development Dec 11, 2009 9:44 PM different way: read topics beforehand on email 66 meeting topics; car free cities Dec 15, 2009 12:02 AM meaningful opportunity; drawing pictures language; Korean 67 topics: music events Dec 17, 2009 7:16 PM Other: I'm vision impaired. Ability to read materials/safe way to get to meeting on foot. If something was recorded, I would call. PSA on radio/tv. esp. street repairs. 68 topics: community helpfulness. Dec 17, 2009 7:40 PM other: gathering to plan, stragetize the area, increase safeties. 69 Other: I am a board member Dec 21, 2009 1:02 AM 70 online voting Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 71 i go to the meetings on occasion. Dec 24, 2009 11:57 PM 72 Language: Spanish Jan 8, 2010 5:18 AM 73 Topics: Expensive businesses in the whitaker Jan 8, 2010 6:24 AM Language: Spanish 74 Topics: security Jan 8, 2010 6:26 AM 75 Topics: working in groups Jan 8, 2010 3:06 PM Different day: Sunday Opportunity: agree Language: Spanish Participate: have conversation about participating 76 Topics: the fair Jan 8, 2010 3:23 PM Language: Spanish Participate: participating in the fair
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What role would you like a neighborhood association to have in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply)
Response Response
Percent Count
Inform neighbors about topics related to the neighborhood 61.2% 82 (please provide suggestions below)
Sponsor social activities in the neighborhood (please provide 56.7% 76 suggestions below)
Hold educational workshops (please 35.1% 47 provide suggestions below)
Sponsor neighborhood projects 50.7% 68 (please provide suggestions below)
Represent neighborhood interests 53.0% 71 (please provide suggestions below)
Organize neighbors to address neighborhood issues (please 50.7% 68 provide suggestions below)
Other (please specify below) 9.0% 12
Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 79
answered question 134
skipped question 41
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 49 of 54 1 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 1 Promote dense, mixed-use development. Aug 3, 2009 11:51 PM 2 Cleaning up neglected properties, removing abandoned vehicles, cracking down on drug dealers. Aug 7, 2009 10:37 PM
There are lots of parks, but there is not a sense of safety for children in the neighborhood. I don't feel comfortable letting my son play in the front yard or even walking around my neighborhood. I would recommend posting signs or even speed indicators to get drivers to slow down. 3 Provide information without a slant, just highlighting potential affects on the neighborhood. Typically topics are pre- Aug 11, 2009 12:43 AM determined as either good or bad in the information. 4 Right now i don't really want them to do anything. Aug 11, 2009 6:06 PM 5 We've had a lot of fun with the concerts in Scobert Park. Aug 11, 2009 8:45 PM 6 All of these are reasonable and legitimate roles for a city sponsored neighborhood association to be engaged in. Aug 11, 2009 10:29 PM 7 Traffic calming on 5th Ave Aug 12, 2009 12:47 AM Creating an after school program for neighborhood kids 8 The neighborhood group should work with the neighbors not take stands against their interests. Aug 13, 2009 7:07 PM 9 Neighborhood Watch Program, maybe. Aug 13, 2009 9:18 PM 10 All of the above would be great for many, various reasons! Aug 16, 2009 6:51 AM 11 Need to think more about this. sorry heading to a meeting & out of time. Aug 17, 2009 8:01 PM 12 I think the roads, especially the Polk and 5th intersection could stand to be repaved. Other than that, the Whit block party Aug 21, 2009 4:53 AM was a hoot. Looking forward to experiencing more of the neighborhood as I just moved here. 13 Actually I think the neighborhood association does all these things. Aug 21, 2009 12:47 PM 14 Support appropriate business development in neighborhood. Aug 21, 2009 7:04 PM 15 The Whitaker Block party and Park Promenade both looked like fun (except they were on Saturdays so I didn't see much). Aug 26, 2009 8:42 PM The degree of committment shown by longtime Whitaker residents to keeping the neighborhood safe and friendly is something I admire more than I emulate, but I'm very glad the people who are good at that kind of thing do as much as they do. 16 The Train quiet-zone as well as working with the eugene police department to stop drug activity in the neighborhood would Aug 28, 2009 6:26 PM both be really positive.
Re-starting activities such as bi-monthly neighborhood cleanups and engaging with the city to help with micro-issues to increase livability would add credibility to the organization. 17 Picnics, swap meets/ yard sales, youth events, local music events. Aug 28, 2009 8:02 PM 18 Neighborhood cleanups are nice, but if they happen I think they happen in the 02 part of Whiteaker and leave out our 01 Sep 2, 2009 4:18 PM part. We're kind of an odd little pocket. 19 I find that my neighborhood association does a good job with all of these things. Sep 11, 2009 9:58 PM 20 The neighbors of the Whiteaker do fabulous things--would love for them to have the resources of the city-sanctioned Sep 23, 2009 4:37 PM association. 21 small neighborhood assistance to neighbors wo lose a loved one. Sep 26, 2009 3:57 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 50 of 54 2 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 22 see above; social activities such as a neighborhood yard sale; educational workshops for small businesses in the Sep 28, 2009 6:12 PM neighborhood 23 I appreciate those who work to improve our neighborhood. Surveys like this are a useful way to collect attitudes - but very Sep 29, 2009 3:27 AM few in this poor neighborhood are taking this survey 24 keep us informed on new events and trouble in the neighborhood. host gatherings, like music in the park or block party. Oct 1, 2009 12:37 AM 25 My neighborhood association already does all of the above. Oct 2, 2009 12:19 AM 26 Keep the city council informed on the issues important to us. Oct 2, 2009 4:47 PM 27 The association complies with many of the above but if we need to organize to get the Neighborhood store out of our Oct 2, 2009 5:48 PM neighborhood or more bathrooms in the park, then we should 28 Whiteaker seems to already play a role in these areas. Oct 4, 2009 6:57 PM 29 Don't all associations do these things already? WCC does so I have no other suggestions other than better advertising of Oct 5, 2009 4:31 PM each event. 30 I think the email that goes around to the neighbors that want to be involved.. Has been a wonderful developement, in Oct 5, 2009 11:00 PM feeling part of a community. MAybe the old soap box idea of getting together with all kinds of ideas at Schobert park, to hash out, or invite topics, and speakers. Of course we are talking about rainy day Oregon. 31 Generally the way the Whiteaker Community Council operates right now. Oct 6, 2009 12:11 AM 32 It would seem that my neighborhood association is already doing these things. Oct 7, 2009 6:14 AM 33 Whiteaker is good that way. Oct 7, 2009 7:22 PM 34 This neighborhood needs to be cleaned of crime, a place where you could feel safe going to the park with your children- Oct 7, 2009 10:09 PM unfortunatley this would involve more homeowners and residents challenging the transient cultures claim to public spaces-- some sort of meet and greet or social event might bond the community more. 35 It would be great if a free dumpster for large-scale neighborhood cleanup could be provided yearly. Oct 11, 2009 9:47 PM 36 I think our organization does a great job at all of these issues. Oct 11, 2009 11:35 PM 37 Litter control. esp teh eyesore on Van Buren where the free store used to be where people throw crap and it really Oct 18, 2009 3:01 AM cheapens the look of the neighborhood. 38 They are doing great with social activities. I seldom go because I'm partially disabled. I'd like more information about any Oct 18, 2009 5:51 PM advocacy work they may be doing ("represent neighborhood interests"). 39 again much of what I seen/read relates primarily to residents south of 1st ave. Those of us on the other side don't share Oct 18, 2009 8:02 PM the same issues. We have more in common with other neighborhood streets that provide access to the river path. I have felt that we need to restructure the neighborhood associations so that all the residents that are next to the river path are in one association. 40 needle pick up twice a year, crime watch, kick out the store at the corner of 1st and Jefferson Oct 24, 2009 4:25 PM 41 i forum where neighbors who want to be Oct 25, 2009 10:54 PM involved in their community could meet and gather. 42 Neighborhood watch, if there is one, my household isn't aware of it. Oct 27, 2009 2:46 AM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 51 of 54 3 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 43 I am always interested in what is going on regarding Whiteaker Oct 31, 2009 4:16 AM 44 It would be very helpful if I knew more about what takes place at the meetings, what topics are, the decision processes and Nov 4, 2009 12:57 AM available transportation if needed. 45 Sorry, I'm out of time. This is taking way more than 5 minutes! More like an hour! Nov 8, 2009 10:58 PM 46 I really want more neighbors attending. I think we need to get a Whiteaker Email List. Nov 9, 2009 3:15 PM 47 Newsletters could be sent to businesses on 7th Ave. Nov 13, 2009 3:12 AM 48 we could do more Nov 17, 2009 12:09 AM 49 I don't know Nov 18, 2009 5:26 PM 50 social activities; live music Nov 18, 2009 5:36 PM educational; bike maintenance projects; fix ups organize; noise and littering 51 education;sustainable/urban farming Nov 19, 2009 5:32 PM projects; potlucks 52 I believe our association does a good job. Nov 19, 2009 7:15 PM 53 Topics: No litter Nov 20, 2009 5:09 PM Activities: Litter patrols Workshops: work Projects: Movies & games Issues: litter patrols 54 Inform: Development Nov 20, 2009 6:52 PM Sponsor: Block Parties 55 growing more food Nov 20, 2009 7:27 PM 56 Topics: Development Nov 20, 2009 7:59 PM Activities: Music/arts, bowsling [sic] Interests: small businesses 57 Bike shops Nov 23, 2009 5:28 PM 58 the arts/performing Nov 23, 2009 6:55 PM 59 Issues: Crime Nov 24, 2009 1:40 AM 60 Sponser: Block parties, beautification Nov 25, 2009 4:47 PM Hold: DU ed. 61 workshops: health oriented Nov 25, 2009 8:45 PM 62 clean up, plant sale, arts Dec 2, 2009 12:04 AM 63 Sponsor; I like weekend lunches Dec 2, 2009 5:52 PM Organize; neighborhood clean up 64 more movies/restaurants Dec 10, 2009 10:09 PM 65 school things Dec 10, 2009 10:58 PM
2009 Neighborhood Survey Whiteaker Page 52 of 54 4 of 5 Please provide other information and suggestions in the space below: 66 projects; street furniture Dec 15, 2009 12:02 AM represent; pedestrian rights organize; removing highways 67 Sponsor: NBHD cleanups Dec 17, 2009 7:16 PM Other: block parties, something to bring neighbors together, welcoming committee, safety etiquette at ??? 68 Organize the community in Eugene/Springfield to help each other out with problems, etc. that to be solve. Dec 17, 2009 7:40 PM 69 Sponsor: Block partys Dec 21, 2009 12:45 AM 70 Inform: safety - development plans Dec 21, 2009 1:02 AM Sponsor: ice cream social Hold: Bike as transportation Sponsor: clean-up Represent: Development concerns Organize: crime & safety 71 sponsor social; more park stuff Dec 21, 2009 6:44 PM sponsor projects; more street stuff 72 safety, roads Dec 22, 2009 5:28 PM 73 they do all this Dec 24, 2009 11:57 PM 74 Issues: to fix their houses Jan 8, 2010 5:18 AM 75 Usen más la internet Jan 8, 2010 5:49 AM 76 Sponsor: Presentations about people's rights music activities sobre los derechos de las personas musica activities Jan 8, 2010 6:24 AM directed towards people of all colors. 77 Inform: new rules Jan 8, 2010 6:26 AM Sponsor: sports, ? Workshops: carpentry plumbing Projects: seguridad Neighbors: Parking 78 Inform: Communicate Jan 8, 2010 3:06 PM Activities: volunteering Workshops: employment workshops Projects: give examples Organize: discuss 79 Social activities: Education Jan 8, 2010 3:11 PM
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Would you like us to share your contact information with your neighborhood association?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 33.3% 55
No 66.7% 110
answered question 165
skipped question 10
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