City of Wichita - Center City 09.62
Sunday, February 12, 2012 :: Currently 16 degrees in Wichita

Survey Results - Respondents from First Baptist Church
Total respondents to date = 30

  1. Do you live in the Center City Neighborhood?

    Yes = 0
    No = 27

  2. What is your general opinion of neighborhood?
    (1 is least positive; 5 is most positive)

    one = 3
    two = 8
    three = 9
    four = 3
    five = 0

  3. What are the top four neighborhood needs?

    • reasonably priced quality
    • housing
    • grocery store
    • better public transportation
    • retail businesses within walking distance

  4. What are the most serious problems facing the neighborhood?

    • a lack of affordable, quality housing
    • deterioration of entire area
    • crime
    • landlords/property owners not maintaining property

  5. Do you rent or own your home?

    Own = 26
    Rent = 4

  6. Married or single?

    Married = 22
    Single = 7

  7. Number of children?

    three+

  8. Area of city for work?

    Retired = 8
    Southeast = 1
    County = 2
    Northwest = 1
    Northeast = 2
    South = 1
    East = 6
    Twin Lakes = 1
    Downtown = 5
    Southwest = 1

  9. Area of city for residence?

    Oaklawn = 1
    Mid Town = 7
    Southeast = 2
    East = 1
    County = 4
    Northwest = 3
    West = 3
    North = 1
    Northeast = 4

  10. Expected housing expense?

    $150 monthly rent
    $668 monthly rent
    $500/$700 monthly ownership

  11. Would you consider living in Center City neighborhood?

    Yes = 7
    No = 19

  12. Reasons not to live in Center City neighborhood?

    • prefers current situation
    • danger/lack of security
    • lack of quality schools
    • lack of decent housing
    • too much traffic

  13. Features you would like to see if you were to live in Center City neighborhood?

    • grocery store
    • good quality affordable housing
    • more retail businesses
    • secure park/playground area

  14. Interested in incentives to purchase a home in Center City?

    Yes = 5
    No = 21

  15. Ranking of potential incentives

    Downpayment assistance = 1
    Low-cost loans for renovation/improvement = 1
    Forgivable grants if you live in your home 5 years = 2
    Low-interest bank loan if you live close to work = 3

Planning - Advanced Plans

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