Newark360 Appendix V: SVS

INTRODUCTION

Purpose

Over the spring and summer of 2022, the city hired ETC Institute who administered a statistically valid survey citywide in Newark. Residents were selected at random. The survey was 7 pages long and included scale questions (ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree), multiple options questions (select top 3), straightforward single option questions, and several open ended questions. The survey covered categories of:

● Community Vision

● Achieving the Community Vision

● Safety, Health and Resilience

● Transportation

● Your Neighborhood

● Economic Development and Employment

● Demographics

The full report follows.

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Executive Summary

2022 City of Newark

Master Plan Community Vision Survey Executive Summary

Overview

ETC Institute administered the Newark360 Master Plan Community Vision Survey for the City of Newark during the months of spring 2022. The survey will help the City of Newark involve the community in long range planning and decisions.

Methodology

ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the City of Newark. Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online at Newark360Survey.org.

After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up by sending text messages and mailing postcards to encourage participation. The text messages and postcards contained a link to the online version of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete the survey. To prevent people who were not residents of the City of Newark from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report.

The goal was to complete a minimum of 500 completed surveys from residents. The goal was exceeded with 510 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 510 households have a precision of at least +/ 4.3 at the 95% level of confidence.

This report contains the following:

Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 2)

Importance Satisfaction Analysis that ranks respondent’s needs (Section 4)

Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 4)

Responses from open ended questions (Section 5)

A copy of the survey instrument (Section 6)

The major findings of the survey are summarized on the following pages.

Community Vision

The Future of Newark. Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with 21 statements regarding the future of Newark. Respondents most often envisioned (either agreeing or strongly agreeing with the statement) less trash and pollution in the river and bay (91%), improved access to fresh and healthy foods (91%), easily accessible health/social services in each neighborhood (90%) and jobs that provide a living wage (90%). There was broad support for each of the items; the lowest level of agreement was still at 77% (pedestrian and bike friendly streets that are greener and cleaner). Respondents were then asked to select the three statements they believe the city should prioritize most. These were the top three most selected items:

1. More affordable housing options (53%)

2. Jobs that provide a living wage (36%)

3. Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood (26%)

Achieving the Community Vision

Preferred Methods. Respondents were asked to rate their level of support for 20 potential actions the City could take to achieve their goals. Respondents most supported (rating either very supportive or supportive) enforcing cleanup of contaminated sites (96%), targeted job training for growing industries (93%), and management and reduction of trash and pollution with organic waste collection and composting options (93%). There was broad support for each of the actions, the lowest being at 59% support for more artist in residency programs. Respondents were then asked to rank the three actions they felt should be of the highest priority for the City. These actions were selected the most:

1. A greater variety of housing options (48%)

2. Homeownership opportunities (31%)

3. Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites (25%)

Safety, Health, and Resilience

Increasing Safety. Respondents were asked to select the three items that would have the greatest impact on their perception of safety in their neighborhood. Respondents most often selected increased police presence (61%), security cameras (41%), and redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings (40%).

Improving Health. Respondents were asked to select the three items that would have the greatest impact on their overall health. The most popular selections were reduction in litter, trash, and post flooding debris (55%), safer more walkable streets (55%), and availability of fresh foods and vegetables (38%).

Environmental Hazards. Respondents were asked to select all the environmental hazards that have greatly impacted their quality of life in Newark. Extreme rain/flooding (55%), nearby site contamination (50%), and hazardous air quality days (49%) were of the highest concern to respondents.

Building Resiliency. Respondents were asked to select the methods they thought would be the most successful towards building resiliency in their neighborhood. Respondents thought improving critical infrastructure to reduce outages, access to resources to prepare for extreme weather, and support for organizations that assist hard to reach neighbors were the best methods of building resiliency.

Transportation

Types of Transportation. Respondents were asked to select all the modes of transportation their household uses to get to work, school, or other important trips. Respondents most often used a personal vehicle (58%) followed by NJ transit buses (56%) or walking (55%). Those three modes were also the most used to get to work or school specifically. However, 56% of respondents felt that public transportation did meet their household’s needs.

Pedestrian Safety. Respondents were asked to rate how safe they feel walking in their neighborhood. Respondents most often felt either unsafe or very unsafe (40%), 28% felt safe or very safe, and 32% felt neutral.

Bicycle Use. Just 30% of respondents have access to a bicycle. The highest number of respondents (48%) said they would not be comfortable riding a bicycle given the current infrastructure in their neighborhood. Respondents would feel more comfortable riding with protected lanes (54%), adequate street lighting (44%), and calmer traffic (42%).

Public Transportation. Most respondents (56%) feel public transportation meets their household’s needs. Respondents were then asked to rate the quality of 11 aspects of public transportation. Respondents best rated (rating either excellent or good) their proximity to public transportation stops/stations (65%), the affordability of public transportation (58%), and the frequency of service (53%). The most common issues on the “last leg” home that public transit riders faced were bad sidewalks (60%), busy streets (42%), and not enough street lighting (36%). Respondents feel improving pedestrian infrastructure (42%) and expanding the schedule and frequency of the bus schedule (25%) are the top priorities for improvements.

Your Neighborhood

Support for Actions: Respondents most often support (either very supportive or supportive) ensuring streets/sidewalks are safe to use for people of all ages and abilities (95%), developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place (90%), and ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures (88%).

Rating Neighborhood. Respondents were asked to rate various features of their neighborhood. They were most satisfied (rating either excellent or good) with the availability of transportation options (52%), availability of healthcare facilities (45%), and the attractiveness of buildings and parks (43%). Respondents were least satisfied (rating either fair or poor) with the condition of vacant lots (69%), sidewalks (65%), and the availability of quality affordable housing (56%). Respondents’ top priorities for their neighborhood are quality affordable housing (42%), cleanliness (39%), and quality of streets (30%). Most respondents (64%) would like to continue living in their neighborhood (either in their current home or a different home).

Accessible Locations by Walking. Respondents were asked to select all the locations within a 15 minute walk from their home. Churches or places of worship (69%), supermarkets or grocery stores (66%), and schools were the most common locations available via walking to respondents.

Economic Development and Employment.

Job Access. Respondents feel technical and jobs skills training (54%) would be most helpful to enhancing their job qualifications. In general, respondents feel Newark needs more skilled/technical jobs and tech/computer/programming jobs (21%). Cities can best improve access to jobs by increasing training and technical programs (34%) and developing neighborhood workforce support centers (31%).

Supporting Small Businesses. Respondents feel financing opportunities (26%), grant programs (23%), and affordable offices and workspaces (20%) would best help support small business owners and those looking to start a business.

Charts and Graphs

Q1. Community Vision. Level of Agreement Regarding Future of Newark

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

Accessible health/social services

Jobs that provide a living wage

Improved parks and open space

Improved relationship of government/ community

More transparency/responsiveness in government

Affordable spaces for small businesses to start

Better air quality and reduced heat island effect

Improved emergency response to disasters

More community/recreation centers for all

More affordable housing options

Preservation of historic places

Additional parks and open space

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

Improved access to regional transportation

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

Attractive commercial corridors

Improved access to the waterfront

Pedestrian and bike

friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

Q2. Top Priorities for Community Vision by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices

More affordable housing options

Jobs that provide a living wage

Accessible health/social services

Improved relationship of government/ community

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

Affordable spaces for small businesses to start

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

Additional parks and open space

Attractive commercial corridors

More transparency/responsiveness in government

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

Better air quality and reduced heat island effect

Improved emergency response to disasters

More community/recreation centers for all

Pedestrian/bike friendly streets that are greener

Improved parks and open space

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

Improved access to regional transportation

Preservation of historic places

9% 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 7% 7%

6% 5% 2% 2%

Improved access to the waterfront 0% 15%

45%

Top choice2nd choice3rd choice

Level of Support for Potential Actions to Achieve Vision

Q4. Top Priorities for Master Plan

by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices

A greater variety of housing options

Homeownership opportunities

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

Manage/Reduce trash and pollution,offer composting

Targeted job training for growing industries

Better traffic flow on major roads

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

More convenient and frequent public transportation

Plant more street trees and tree canopy

Buildings that combine living space and workspace

Protection from coastal/flash flooding

Parks and public spaces that are inviting

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet

More bicycle paths and on street bike routes

Stormwater/green infrastructure into public areas

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

More artist in residency programs Sports fields and playgrounds

Strengthen preservation of historic buildings 0% 15%

45%

Top choice2nd choice3rd choice Institute

Q8. How can the City best support resiliency in

percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

Improve critical infrastructure to reduce outages

Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather

Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hard to reach Newarkers

More support for site contamination clean‐up

Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage

Provide grants for neighborhood‐led efforts

Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media

More tree planting on streets and in parks

Installing green roofs on public buildings

More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies

neighborhood?

Q9. Types of Transportation Respondents Use

Q10. Does public

meet

Q11. Modes of Transportation Used to Get to Work/School

Q12.

do

when

Do you have access to a bicycle?

No

Q14.

you believe the current

infrastructure in your

makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Q17. Major Issues Respondents Face on their “Last Leg" Home

percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

Sidewalks are

Busy streets are difficult to cross safely

Not

Frequent flooding in low lying areas during storm

Bus stop/train station is too far away from my final destination

Not enough bike lanes connecting me to my home

Highways or railroads create barriers

Not enough dockless bike stations near my home

Q18. Top Priority for Expanded Transportation Options

Q19. Your Neighborhood. Level of Support for Potential Actions

Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures

Expanding public transportation

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new developments

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/development

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood

Adding or expanding historic districts

Allowing homeowners to construct

Changing regulations to promote mixed‐use buildings along neighborhood commercial corridors

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding

Rating of

Q21. Top Priorities for City

by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices

Availability of quality, affordable housing

Cleanliness

Quality of streets

Availability of parking

Availability of healthcare facilities

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

Condition of sidewalks

Quality of buildings (including homes)

Condition of vacant lots

Attractiveness of buildings and parks

Quality of public spaces

Availability of transportation options

Quality of business districts

0%

choice2nd choice3rd choice

Yes,

No,

Q24. Which

listed below would be MOST helpful to

How can the city BEST improve access to

Ironbound

Vailsburg

Forest Hill

University Heights

Upper Roseville Westside Downtown

Upper Clinton Hill

Lower Clinton Hill Woodside/North Broadway Belmont Fairmount

Lincoln park

Lower Roseville Dayton Industrial District

Mount Pleasant Port District

Q31. Respondent Age

Respondent’s Employment Status

Female

Q36. Respondent’s gender:

Self

Male

Q37.

you a person living with a

Q38. Primary Language Spoken at Home

Importance‐Satisfaction Analysis Newark, New Jersey

Overview

Today, city officials have limited resources which need to be targeted to actions that are of the most benefit to their citizens. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources toward services of the highest importance to citizens; and (2) to target resources toward those services where citizens are the least satisfied.

The Importance Satisfaction (IS) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better understand both of these highly important decision making criteria for each of the services they are providing. The Importance Satisfaction rating is based on the concept that public agencies will maximize overall customer satisfaction by emphasizing improvements in those areas where the level of satisfaction is relatively low, and the perceived importance of the service is relatively high.

Methodology

The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for items selected as one of the most important items for the city to provide. The sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the percentage of respondents who indicated they were positively satisfied with the city’s performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 (“good”) and 5 (“excellent”) on a 5 point scale excluding “don’t know” responses). “Don’t Know” responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure the satisfaction ratings among service categories are comparable. [IS=Importance x (1 Satisfaction)].

Example of the Calculation: Respondents were asked to rate characteristics of their neighborhood then select the top three most important characteristics to their household. For example, thirty percent (30%) of respondents selected quality of streets as one of the most important neighborhood characteristics.

Regarding satisfaction, 25% of respondents surveyed rated the city’s overall performance in the quality of streets, as a “4” or “5” on a 5 point scale (where “5” means “Very Satisfied”) excluding “Don’t Know” responses. The I S rating for quality of streets was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by 1 minus the sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example 30% was multiplied by 75% (1 0.25). This calculation yielded an I S rating of 0.2248 which ranked 3rd out of 13 neighborhood characteristics.

The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an item as one of their top three choices and 0% indicate they are positively satisfied with the delivery of the service.

The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either of the following two situations:

If 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the service

If none (0%) of the respondents selected the service as one for the three most important areas for the city to emphasize over the next five years.

Interpreting the Ratings

Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more emphasis over the next two years. Ratings from 0.10 to 0.20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis. Ratings less than 0.10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis.



Definitely Increase Emphasis (IS>=0.20)



Increase Current Emphasis (0.10<=IS<0.20)



Maintain Current Emphasis (IS<0.10)

The results for the City of Newark are provided on the following pages.

2022 Importance-Satisfaction Rating

City of Newark

Category of Service

Very High Priority (IS >.20)

Most Important % Most Important Rank Satisfaction % Satisfaction Rank

ImportanceSatisfaction Rating I-S Rating Rank

Availability of quality, affordable housing 42% 1 21% 11 0.3310 1

Cleanliness 39% 2 25% 9 0.2883 2

Quality of streets 30% 3 25% 10 0.2248 3

High Priority (IS .10-.20)

Availability of parking 24% 4 30% 8 0.1650 4

Condition of sidewalks 19% 7 20% 12 0.1508 5

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 20% 6 35% 5 0.1332 6

Condition of vacant lots 15% 9 17% 13 0.1256 7

Availability of healthcare facilities 22% 5 45% 2 0.1206 8

Quality of buildings (including homes) 16% 8 32% 7 0.1069 9

Medium Priority (IS <.10)

Attractiveness of buildings and parks 12% 10 43% 3 0.0684 10

Quality of public spaces 9% 11 41% 4 0.0512 11

Availability of transportation options 8% 12 53% 1 0.0392 12

Quality of business districts 5% 13 32% 6 0.0366 13

Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %)

Most Important %:

Satisfaction %:

© 2018 DirectionFinder by ETC Institute

The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the items they thought should receive the most emphasis from City leaders

The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "5" and "4" excluding 'don't knows.' Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale of 5 to 1 with "5" being Excellent and "1" being Poor.

Tabular

Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.

(N=510)

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know A broad diversity of cultures and populations 55.7% 25.3% 11.4% 2.2% 1.2% 4.3%

Strongly

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 57.5% 24.7%9.6% 3.5%1.4% 3.3%

Additional parks and open space 60.0% 21.6% 9.8%3.3%1.0%4.3%

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 68.2% 14.9% 9.2% 3.1% 1.6% 2.9%

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 59.6% 24.7% 6.9% 2.4% 1.8% 4.7%

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 70.4% 17.6%4.1%3.3%1.8%2.7%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 55.1% 24.5%9.8%4.1%1.0%5.5%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 73.1% 15.3% 5.3% 2.9% 1.0% 2.4%

Improved access to regional transportation 58.2% 24.1% 12.5%1.6%0.4%3.1%

Improved access to the waterfront 51.2% 23.1% 15.3%3.7%0.8%5.9%

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 64.5% 19.6%6.1% 3.3%1.8% 4.7%

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 63.1% 21.6%6.1%3.1%2.0%4.1%

Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.

Strongly

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know Improved parks and open space 63.9% 22.0% 7.1% 2.4% 1.2% 3.5%

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 67.5% 19.2% 5.5% 2.9% 2.4% 2.5%

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 66.1% 19.2% 5.9% 2.7% 2.4% 3.7%

Jobs that provide a living wage 77.1% 10.0% 4.1% 3.3% 2.2% 3.3%

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 75.1% 12.7% 4.3% 3.3% 1.2% 3.3%

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 65.7% 18.0% 8.4% 2.5% 1.8% 3.5%

Pedestrian and bikefriendly streets that are greener and cleaner 53.9% 20.2% 15.3% 3.9% 2.5% 4.1%

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 61.4% 21.6% 10.2% 3.3% 0.6% 2.9%

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 56.1% 23.7% 11.4% 3.5% 1.2% 4.1%

(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW")

Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.(without "don't know")

(N=510)

Strongly Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree A broad diversity of cultures and populations 58.2% 26.4% 11.9% 2.3% 1.2%

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 59.4% 25.6% 9.9% 3.7% 1.4%

Additional parks and open space 62.7% 22.5% 10.2% 3.5% 1.0%

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 70.3% 15.4% 9.5% 3.2% 1.6%

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 62.6% 25.9% 7.2% 2.5% 1.9%

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 72.4% 18.1% 4.2% 3.4% 1.8%

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 58.3% 25.9% 10.4% 4.4% 1.0%

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 74.9% 15.7% 5.4% 3.0% 1.0%

Improved access to regional transportation 60.1% 24.9% 13.0% 1.6% 0.4%

Improved access to the waterfront 54.4% 24.6% 16.3% 4.0% 0.8%

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 67.7% 20.6% 6.4% 3.5% 1.9%

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 65.8% 22.5% 6.3% 3.3% 2.0%

Improved parks and open space 66.3% 22.8% 7.3% 2.4% 1.2%

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 69.2% 19.7% 5.6% 3.0% 2.4%

(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW")

Q1. Community Vision: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the future of Newark.(without "don't know")

Strongly

Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 68.6% 20.0% 6.1% 2.9% 2.4%

Jobs that provide a living wage 79.7% 10.3% 4.3% 3.4% 2.2%

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 77.7% 13.2% 4.5% 3.4% 1.2%

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 68.1% 18.7% 8.7% 2.6% 1.8%

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner 56.2% 21.1% 16.0% 4.1% 2.7%

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 63.2% 22.2% 10.5% 3.4% 0.6%

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 58.5% 24.7% 11.9% 3.7% 1.2%

Top choice: Number Percent

A broad diversity of cultures and populations 25 4.9 %

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 14 2.7 %

Additional parks and open space 17 3.3 %

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 176 34.5 %

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 15 2.9 %

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 26 5.1 %

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 10 2.0 %

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 21 4.1 %

Improved access to regional transportation 4 0.8 %

Improved access to the waterfront 3 0.6 %

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 12 2.4 %

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 10 2.0 %

Improved parks and open space 5 1.0 %

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 35 6.9 %

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 10 2.0 %

Jobs that provide a living wage 56 11.0 %

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 3 0.6 %

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 4 0.8 %

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner 10 2.0 %

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 5 1.0 %

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 13 2.5 %

None of the above 36 7.1 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice: Number Percent

A broad diversity of cultures and populations 16 3.1 %

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 11 2.2 %

Additional parks and open space 17 3.3 %

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 61 12.0 %

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 27 5.3 %

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 59 11.6 %

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 19 3.7 %

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 37 7.3 %

Improved access to regional transportation 10 2.0 %

Improved access to the waterfront 4 0.8 %

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 16 3.1 %

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 12 2.4 %

Improved parks and open space 11 2.2 %

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 34 6.7 %

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 16 3.1 %

Jobs that provide a living wage 57 11.2 %

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 14 2.7 %

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 12 2.4 %

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner 8 1.6 %

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 3 0.6 %

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 13 2.5 %

None of the above 53 10.4 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice: Number Percent

A broad diversity of cultures and populations 8 1.6 %

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 6 1.2 %

Additional parks and open space 13 2.5 %

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 31 6.1 %

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 21 4.1 %

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 48 9.4 %

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 14 2.7 %

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 39 7.6 %

Improved access to regional transportation 9 1.8 %

Improved access to the waterfront 1 0.2 %

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 14 2.7 %

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 16 3.1 %

Improved parks and open space 16 3.1 %

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 37 7.3 %

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 17 3.3 %

Jobs that provide a living wage 71 13.9 %

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 25 4.9 %

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 21 4.1 %

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner 19 3.7 %

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 4 0.8 %

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 18 3.5 %

None of the above 62 12.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

(SUM OF TOP 3)

Top choice:

Number Percent

A broad diversity of cultures and populations 49 9.6 %

A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 31 6.1 %

Additional parks and open space 47 9.2 %

Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 268 52.5 %

Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 63 12.4 %

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 133 26.1 %

Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 43 8.4 %

Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 97 19.0 %

Improved access to regional transportation 23 4.5 %

Improved access to the waterfront 8 1.6 %

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 42 8.2 %

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 38 7.5 %

Improved parks and open space 32 6.3 %

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members 106 20.8 %

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government 43 8.4 %

Jobs that provide a living wage 184 36.1 %

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay 42 8.2 %

More community centers and recreation centers for all ages 37 7.3 %

Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner 37 7.3 %

Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark 12 2.4 %

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood 44 8.6 %

None of the above 36 7.1 %

Total 1415

Q2. From the list of statements in Question 1, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3)

Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision.

(N=510)

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Don't know A greater variety of housing options –single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 61.0% 24.1% 9.8% 1.4% 1.0% 2.7%

Better traffic flow on major roads 56.3% 28.8% 8.4% 2.0% 1.6% 2.9%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 32.0% 31.4% 26.9% 2.2% 1.6% 6.1%

Create more artist-inresidency programs 27.1% 27.8% 32.5% 4.5% 1.4% 6.7%

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 49.8% 30.8% 12.4% 1.2% 1.2% 4.7%

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 75.9% 15.9% 3.7% 0.4% 0.8% 3.3%

Homeownership opportunities 65.9% 20.6% 7.3% 1.8% 0.4% 4.1%

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 52.4% 29.8% 12.4% 0.4% 0.8% 4.3%

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 63.9% 22.7% 6.9% 0.6% 1.0% 4.9%

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Don't know More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 32.0% 24.3% 26.7% 8.0% 4.1% 4.9%

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 47.3% 31.8% 14.7% 1.2% 0.8% 4.3%

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 54.1% 26.7% 12.2% 1.8% 1.4% 3.9%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 56.5% 29.6% 9.0% 1.6% 0.4% 2.9%

Plant more street trees and tree canopy 47.6% 23.9% 17.6% 5.5% 1.4% 3.9%

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 58.6% 24.7% 10.8% 0.8% 1.6% 3.5%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 62.7% 22.7% 8.6% 0.4% 0.8% 4.7%

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 60.0% 24.5% 8.4% 0.4% 0.4% 6.3%

Sports fields and playgrounds 52.0% 28.0% 13.9% 1.2% 1.2% 3.7%

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 49.4% 30.0% 13.5% 2.5% 0.0% 4.5%

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 65.1% 22.0% 6.3% 1.4% 0.4% 4.9%

Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision.

(WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW")

Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision. (without "don't know") (N=510)

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive A greater variety of housing options –single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 62.7% 24.8% 10.1% 1.4% 1.0%

Better traffic flow on major roads 58.0% 29.7% 8.7% 2.0% 1.6%

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 34.0% 33.4% 28.6% 2.3% 1.7%

Create more artist-in-residency programs 29.0% 29.8% 34.9% 4.8% 1.5%

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 52.3% 32.3% 13.0% 1.2% 1.2%

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 78.5% 16.4% 3.9% 0.4% 0.8%

Homeownership opportunities 68.7% 21.5% 7.6% 1.8% 0.4%

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 54.7% 31.1% 12.9% 0.4% 0.8%

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 67.2% 23.9% 7.2% 0.6% 1.0%

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 33.6% 25.6% 28.0% 8.5% 4.3%

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 49.4% 33.2% 15.4% 1.2% 0.8%

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 56.3% 27.8% 12.7% 1.8% 1.4%

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 58.2% 30.5% 9.3% 1.6% 0.4%

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Plant more street trees and tree canopy 49.6% 24.9% 18.4% 5.7% 1.4%

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 60.8% 25.6% 11.2% 0.8% 1.6%

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 65.8% 23.9% 9.1% 0.4% 0.8%

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 64.0% 26.2% 9.0% 0.4% 0.4%

Sports fields and playgrounds 54.0% 29.1% 14.5% 1.2% 1.2%

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 51.7% 31.4% 14.2% 2.7% 0.0%

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 68.5% 23.1% 6.6% 1.4% 0.4%

Q3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision. (without "don't know")

Top choice Number Percent

A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 152 29.8 %

Better traffic flow on major roads 38 7.5 %

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 19 3.7 %

Create more artist-in-residency programs 5 1.0 %

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 21 4.1 %

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 41 8.0 %

Homeownership opportunities 45 8.8 %

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 11 2.2 %

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 32 6.3 %

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 13 2.5 %

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 9 1.8 %

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 2 0.4 %

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 5 1.0 %

Plant more street trees and tree canopy 13 2.5 %

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 13 2.5 %

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 10 2.0 %

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 8 1.6 %

Sports fields and playgrounds 4 0.8 %

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 6 1.2 %

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 30 5.9 %

None of the above 33 6.5 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice Number Percent

A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 67 13.1 %

Better traffic flow on major roads 31 6.1 %

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 15 2.9 %

Create more artist-in-residency programs 7 1.4 %

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 34 6.7 %

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 54 10.6 %

Homeownership opportunities 63 12.4 %

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 13 2.5 %

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 44 8.6 %

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 11 2.2 %

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 16 3.1 %

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 10 2.0 %

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 12 2.4 %

Plant more street trees and tree canopy 15 2.9 %

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 13 2.5 %

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 6 1.2 %

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 18 3.5 %

Sports fields and playgrounds 2 0.4 %

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 5 1.0 %

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 35 6.9 %

None of the above 39 7.6 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice Number Percent

A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 27 5.3 %

Better traffic flow on major roads 26 5.1 %

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 13 2.5 %

Create more artist-in-residency programs 8 1.6 %

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 30 5.9 %

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 32 6.3 %

Homeownership opportunities 52 10.2 %

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 3 0.6 %

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 42 8.2 %

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 9 1.8 %

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 24 4.7 %

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 10 2.0 %

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 25 4.9 %

Plant more street trees and tree canopy 21 4.1 %

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 25 4.9 %

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 25 4.9 %

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 19 3.7 %

Sports fields and playgrounds 12 2.4 %

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 6 1.2 %

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 52 10.2 %

None of the above 49 9.6 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

(SUM OF TOP 3)

Top choice Number Percent

A greater variety of housing options - single family, 2 family, multifamily, location 246 48.2 %

Better traffic flow on major roads 95 18.6 %

Buildings that combine living space and workspace 47 9.2 %

Create more artist-in-residency programs 20 3.9 %

Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 85 16.7 %

Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 127 24.9 %

Homeownership opportunities 160 31.4 %

Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 27 5.3 %

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 118 23.1 %

More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 33 6.5 %

More convenient and frequent public transportation options 49 9.6 %

Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 22 4.3 %

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 42 8.2 %

Plant more street trees and tree canopy 49 9.6 %

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 51 10.0 %

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 41 8.0 %

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 45 8.8 %

Sports fields and playgrounds 18 3.5 %

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 17 3.3 %

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 117 22.9 %

None of the above 42 8.2 %

Total 1451

Q4. From the list of statements in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3)

Q5. Which THREE items would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood?

Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood?

Number Percent

Crossing guards 52 10.2 %

Increased police presence 310 60.8 %

Litter management on streets and vacant lots 189 37.1 %

More active storefronts in commercial areas 53 10.4 %

More programming in public spaces/parks 54 10.6 %

More street lighting 168 32.9 %

More welcoming porches and front yards 41 8.0 %

Programs and events on your block to get to know neighbors 70 13.7 %

Redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings 204 40.0 %

Robust and multi-platform (phone, text, radio, TV, email, social media,emergency alert systems 32 6.3 %

Security cameras 208 40.8 %

Traffic calming measures (i.e., speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.) 100 19.6 %

Total 1481

Q6. Which THREE items would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood?

Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood?

Number Percent

Addressing concerns related to contaminated sites 165 32.4 %

Availability of fresh foods and vegetables 195 38.2 %

Safer, more walkable streets 278 54.5 %

Less traffic/congestion/air pollution 125 24.5 %

More convenient healthcare facilities 153 30.0 %

More inviting parks and recreation centers 83 16.3 %

More parklets/outdoor spaces for gathering 30 5.9 %

More programming in parks/recreation centers 62 12.2 %

More street trees 68 13.3 %

Proximity to bike lanes and walking trails 22 4.3 %

Reduction in litter, trash, and post-flooding debris 281 55.1 %

Total 1462

Q7. Select ALL environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark.

All the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life

Number Percent

Concerns about nearby site contamination 257 50.4 %

Extreme rain/flooding 278 54.5 %

Hazardous air quality days 252 49.4 %

Heat waves 213 41.8 %

Hurricanes and tropical storms 135 26.5 %

Power outages 232 45.5 %

Other 52 10.2 %

Total 1419

Q8. Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood?

How can the city best support resiliency?

Number Percent

Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather 251 49.2 %

Provide grants for neighborhood-led efforts (e.g., adopta-lot, love your block) 215 42.2 %

Improve critical infrastructure like utilities, lighting, and streets to reduce outages 292 57.3 %

Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage 233 45.7 %

Installing green roofs (a contained vegetated space built on top of a structure for stormwater management, energy savings, or even food production) on schools, recreation centers, and other public buildings 165 32.4 %

More support for site contamination clean-up 238 46.7 %

More tree planting on streets and in parks 177 34.7 %

More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies 138 27.1 %

Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hardto-reach Newarkers 239 46.9 %

Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media 204 40.0 %

Other 27 5.3 %

Total 2179

Q9. Please CHECK ALL of the transportation types listed below that you and the members of your household currently use to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks

All the transportation types used to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks

Number Percent

Cab/taxi services 172 33.7 %

Carpool in someone else's car/van/truck 53 10.4 %

Dockless bikeshare 16 3.1 %

Electric scooters (e.g., Lime, Bird, etc.) 51 10.0 %

Jitneys/Gypsy Cabs 23 4.5 %

Light rail 114 22.4 %

Megabus 13 2.5 %

NJ Transit buses 284 55.7 %

NJ Transit Rail 152 29.8 %

PATH Train 162 31.8 %

Personal bicycle 50 9.8 %

Personal car/van/truck/motorcycle 298 58.4 %

Ride sharing apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.) 148 29.0 %

Skateboard/scooter 25 4.9 %

Walking 282 55.3 %

Other 14 2.7 %

None of these 17 3.3 %

Total 1874

Q9-16. Other:

Please define Other Number Percent

Uber 2 14.3 %

Transportation for sick 1 7.1 %

Automobile 1 7.1 % on occasion Lyft service 1 7.1 % Lyft, etc... 1 7.1 % own car 1 7.1 %

My car 1 7.1 % personal auto 1 7.1 %

CAR 1 7.1 %

NJ trainsit access link 1 7.1 % self drive 1 7.1 %

MY PERSONAL W/CHAIR. 1 7.1 % personal vehicle 1 7.1 %

Total 14 100.0 %

Q10. Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Number Percent

Yes 277 54.3 %

No 78 15.3 %

I don't need or use public transportation 136 26.7 % Not provided 19 3.7 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q10. Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs? (without "not provided")

Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

Number Percent

Yes 277 56.4 %

No 78 15.9 %

I don't need or use public transportation 136 27.7 %

Total 491 100.0 %

Q11. Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school?

Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school?

Number Percent

Personal vehicle (car/van/truck/motorcycle) 338 66.3 %

NJ Transit Bus 186 36.5 %

Bicycle 22 4.3 %

Walking 108 21.2 %

Light Rail 53 10.4 %

NJ Transit Rail 51 10.0 %

PATH Train 66 12.9 %

Total 824

Q11-2. NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers:

NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers:

Number Percent

0 19 15.2 %

1 29 23.2 %

2 31 24.8 %

3 12 9.6 %

4 13 10.4 %

5 21 16.8 %

Total 125 100.0 %

Q11-5. Light Rail:: # of average transfers:

Light Rail: # of average transfers: Number Percent

0 8 24.2 %

1 12 36.4 %

2 8 24.2 %

3 2 6.1 %

5 3 9.1 %

Total 33 100.0 %

Q12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

Number Percent

Very Unsafe 76 14.9 %

Unsafe 128 25.1 %

Neutral 163 32.0 %

Safe 106 20.8 %

Very safe 35 6.9 % Not provided 2 0.4 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood? (without "not provided")

How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood? Number Percent

Very Unsafe 76 15.0 %

Unsafe 128 25.2 %

Neutral 163 32.1 %

Safe 106 20.9 %

Very safe 35 6.9 %

Total 508 100.0 %

Q13. Do you have access to a bicycle?

Do you have access to a bicycle?

Number Percent

Yes 140 27.5 %

No 354 69.4 %

I share a bicycle with someone else 10 2.0 %

Not provided 6 1.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q13. Do you have access to a bicycle? (without "not provided")

Do you have access to a bicycle?

Number Percent

Yes 140 27.8 %

No 354 70.2 %

I share a bicycle with someone else 10 2.0 %

Total 504 100.0 %

Q14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Do you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Number Percent

Yes 75 14.7 %

No 234 45.9 %

I don't bike/I have no interest in biking 174 34.1 %

Not provided 27 5.3 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark? (without "not provided")

Do you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

Number Percent

Yes 75 15.5 %

No 234 48.4 %

I don't bike/I have no interest in biking 174 36.0 %

Total 483 100.0 %

Q15. What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?

What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?

Number Percent

Adequate street lighting 223 43.7 %

More bike lanes 179 35.1 %

More people on the street 49 9.6 %

Protected bike lanes 276 54.1 %

Traffic calming (speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.) 213 41.8 %

Other 36 7.1 %

Total 976

Q16. Connectivity: Please rate each of the following for how well they help you move around Newark.

(N=510)

Below Excellent Good Neutral Average Poor Don't know Cleanliness of public transportation 9.8% 18.0% 20.8% 14.5% 16.3% 20.6%

Affordability of car ownership/access 13.9% 22.0% 18.8% 10.6% 12.4% 22.4%

Affordability of public transportation 14.3% 33.5% 18.2% 12.7% 3.3% 17.8%

Frequency of public transportation service 11.8% 30.2% 21.2% 11.6% 5.7% 19.6%

Availability of ADA accessible transportation 9.4% 13.9% 23.3% 6.5% 4.5% 42.4%

Availability of alternative modes of transportation 12.2% 20.6% 24.9% 11.0% 4.7% 26.7%

Proximity to public transportation stops/ stations 18.2% 33.7% 18.0% 7.6% 3.5% 18.8%

Reliability of public transportation (timeliness) 12.2% 27.3% 16.9% 13.7% 7.1% 22.9%

Safety of public transportation 10.6% 20.6% 22.0% 14.1% 13.3% 19.4%

Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going 11.8% 21.0% 19.8% 11.0% 5.3% 31.2%

Lack of traffic congestion 9.4% 9.6% 24.7% 17.6% 18.8% 19.8%

Q16. Connectivity: Please rate each of the following for how well they help you move around Newark.(without "don't know")

(N=510)

Below

Excellent Good Neutral Average Poor

Cleanliness of public transportation 12.3% 22.7% 26.2% 18.3% 20.5%

Affordability of car ownership/access 17.9% 28.3% 24.2% 13.6% 15.9%

Affordability of public transportation 17.4% 40.8% 22.2% 15.5% 4.1%

Frequency of public transportation service 14.6% 37.6% 26.3% 14.4% 7.1%

Availability of ADA accessible transportation 16.3% 24.1% 40.5% 11.2% 7.8%

Availability of alternative modes of transportation 16.6% 28.1% 34.0% 15.0% 6.4%

Proximity to public transportation stops/stations 22.5% 41.5% 22.2% 9.4% 4.3%

Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

15.8% 35.4% 21.9% 17.8% 9.2%

Safety of public transportation 13.1% 25.5% 27.3% 17.5% 16.5%

Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going 17.1% 30.5% 28.8% 16.0% 7.7%

Lack of traffic congestion 11.7% 12.0% 30.8% 22.0% 23.5%

Q17. Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES on the "last leg" of your journey home.

Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES

Number Percent

Bus stop/train station is too far away from my final destination 91 17.8 %

Busy streets are difficult to cross safely 213 41.8 %

Frequent flooding in low-lying areas during storm events 141 27.6 %

Highways or railroads create barriers 48 9.4 %

Not enough bike lanes connecting me to my home 56 11.0 %

Not enough dockless bike stations near my home 37 7.3 %

Not enough street lighting 184 36.1 %

Sidewalks are uneven/broken 304 59.6 %

Other 26 5.1 %

Total 1100

Q18. Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY?

Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY?

Number Percent

Expanded bus route network 63 12.4 %

Better bike lane network 36 7.1 %

Bike share in neighborhoods 10 2.0 %

Expand schedule and frequency of bus service 114 22.4 %

Improved pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, trails) 188 36.9 %

Light rail extension to Dayton 28 5.5 %

Other 14 2.7 %

Not provided 57 11.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q18. Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY? (without "not provided")

Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY?

Number Percent

Expanded bus route network 63 13.9 %

Better bike lane network 36 7.9 %

Bike share in neighborhoods 10 2.2 %

Expand schedule and frequency of bus service 114 25.2 %

Improved pedestrian infrastructure (sidewalks, crosswalks, trails) 188 41.5 %

Light rail extension to Dayton 28 6.2 %

Other 14 3.1 %

Total 453 100.0 %

(N=510)

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Don't know Adding or expanding historic districts 27.5% 27.8% 27.3% 4.1% 2.2% 11.2%

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single family, duplex, townhouse, condos) 34.9% 29.2% 19.6% 3.3% 5.3% 7.6%

Allowing homeowners to construct 29.4% 23.5% 25.1% 7.8% 4.7% 9.4%

Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial corridors 21.4% 29.0% 28.0% 7.1% 3.7% 10.8%

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/ development 43.5% 26.1% 18.0% 4.1% 1.2% 7.1%

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place 64.3% 20.6% 9.4% 1.0% 0.0% 4.7%

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures 54.7% 27.3% 9.6% 1.0% 0.0% 7.5%

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation 45.3% 31.6% 13.9% 0.4% 0.2% 8.6%

Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Don't know Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities 78.4% 12.7% 5.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7%

Expanding public transportation to reach more residents 57.1% 22.2% 11.8% 0.8% 0.4% 7.8%

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding 21.6% 14.9% 22.4% 13.9% 16.7% 10.6%

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new residential and business developments 42.5% 27.1% 16.1% 2.9% 2.0% 9.4%

Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

(WITHOUT "DON’T KNOW")

Q19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive." (excluding "don't know")

(N=510)

Very Not Not at all Supportive Supportive Neutral supportive supportive Adding or expanding historic districts 30.9% 31.3% 30.7% 4.6% 2.4%

Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single family, duplex, townhouse, condos)

37.8% 31.6% 21.2% 3.6% 5.7%

Allowing homeowners to construct 32.5% 26.0% 27.7% 8.7% 5.2%

Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial corridors 24.0% 32.5% 31.4% 7.9% 4.2%

Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/development 46.8% 28.1% 19.4% 4.4% 1.3%

Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place 67.5% 21.6% 9.9% 1.0% 0.0%

Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures 59.1% 29.4% 10.4% 1.1% 0.0%

Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation 49.6% 34.5% 15.2% 0.4% 0.2%

Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities 81.5% 13.2% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Expanding public transportation to reach more residents 61.9% 24.0% 12.8% 0.9% 0.4%

Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding 24.1% 16.7% 25.0% 15.6% 18.6%

Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management should be included in new residential and business developments 47.0% 29.9% 17.7% 3.2% 2.2%

Q20. Rating Your Neighborhood. Please rate the following characteristics of your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor."

(N=510)

Below Excellent Good Neutral Average Poor Don't know Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks

12.0% 28.4% 14.9% 17.8% 20.8% 6.1%

Availability of healthcare facilities 15.7% 25.5% 14.1% 19.4% 16.5% 8.8%

Availability of parking 10.6% 17.1% 17.5% 15.1% 32.4% 7.5%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 9.2% 22.7% 18.2% 21.6% 20.4% 7.8%

Availability of quality, affordable housing 7.5% 11.6% 20.4% 16.9% 33.5% 10.2%

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 13.9% 33.9% 20.6% 14.7% 7.5% 9.4%

Cleanliness 7.3% 16.3% 14.9% 20.2% 34.1% 7.3%

Condition of sidewalks 6.3% 12.9% 13.3% 23.1% 39.2% 5.1%

Condition of vacant lots 4.9% 10.4% 12.4% 15.7% 47.5% 9.2%

Quality of buildings (including homes) 6.7% 22.7% 20.0% 26.9% 17.1% 6.7%

Quality of business districts 7.5% 21.8% 19.8% 23.1% 18.4% 9.4%

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 7.5% 29.4% 18.8% 20.8% 14.7% 8.8%

Quality of streets 8.1% 15.9% 12.2% 21.4% 37.1% 5.3%

(WITHOUT "DON’T KNOW")

Q20. Rating Your Neighborhood. Please rate the following characteristics of your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Excellent," and 1 means "Poor."(without "don't know")

(N=510)

Below Excellent Good Neutral Average Poor

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks 12.7% 30.3% 15.9% 19.0% 22.1%

Availability of healthcare facilities 17.2% 28.0% 15.5% 21.3% 18.1%

Availability of parking 11.4% 18.4% 18.9% 16.3% 35.0%

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 10.0% 24.7% 19.8% 23.4% 22.1%

Availability of quality, affordable housing 8.3% 12.9% 22.7% 18.8% 37.3%

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 15.4% 37.4% 22.7% 16.2% 8.2%

Cleanliness 7.8% 17.5% 16.1% 21.8% 36.8%

Condition of sidewalks 6.6% 13.6% 14.0% 24.4% 41.3%

Condition of vacant lots 5.4% 11.4% 13.6% 17.3% 52.3%

Quality of buildings (including homes) 7.1% 24.4% 21.4% 28.8% 18.3%

Quality of business districts 8.2% 24.0% 21.9% 25.5% 20.3%

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 8.2% 32.3% 20.6% 22.8% 16.1%

Quality of streets 8.5% 16.8% 12.9% 22.6% 39.2%

Top Choice: Number Percent

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks 30 5.9 %

Availability of healthcare facilities 46 9.0 %

Availability of parking 44 8.6 %

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 37 7.3 %

Availability of quality, affordable housing 94 18.4 %

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 7 1.4 %

Cleanliness 63 12.4 %

Condition of sidewalks 30 5.9 %

Condition of vacant lots 22 4.3 %

Quality of buildings (including homes) 16 3.1 %

Quality of business districts 10 2.0 %

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 9 1.8 %

Quality of streets 43 8.4 %

None selected 59 11.6 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

2nd Choice: Number Percent

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks 19 3.7 %

Availability of healthcare facilities 37 7.3 %

Availability of parking 41 8.0 %

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 39 7.6 %

Availability of quality, affordable housing 84 16.5 %

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 10 2.0 %

Cleanliness 65 12.7 %

Condition of sidewalks 36 7.1 %

Condition of vacant lots 27 5.3 %

Quality of buildings (including homes) 23 4.5 %

Quality of business districts 7 1.4 %

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 13 2.5 %

Quality of streets 43 8.4 %

None Selected 66 12.9 %

Total 510 100.0 %

Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

3rd Choice: Number Percent

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks 12 2.4 %

Availability of healthcare facilities 29 5.7 %

Availability of parking 35 6.9 %

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 28 5.5 %

Availability of quality, affordable housing 36 7.1 %

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 25 4.9 %

Cleanliness 69 13.5 %

Condition of sidewalks 30 5.9 %

Condition of vacant lots 28 5.5 %

Quality of buildings (including homes) 41 8.0 %

Quality of business districts 10 2.0 %

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 22 4.3 %

Quality of streets 68 13.3 %

None Selected 77 15.1 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(SUM OF TOP 3)

Top Choice: Number Percent

Attractiveness/beauty of buildings and parks 61 12.0 %

Availability of healthcare facilities 112 22.0 %

Availability of parking 120 23.5 %

Availability of quality, affordable fresh food 104 20.4 %

Availability of quality, affordable housing 214 42.0 %

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.) 42 8.2 %

Cleanliness 197 38.6 %

Condition of sidewalks 96 18.8 %

Condition of vacant lots 77 15.1 %

Quality of buildings (including homes) 80 15.7 %

Quality of business districts 27 5.3 %

Quality of public spaces (parks, libraries, recreation centers) 44 8.6 %

Quality of streets 154 30.2 %

None selected 59 11.6 %

Total 1387

Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?

Q21. From the list of items in Question 20, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities?(sum of top 3)

Q22. Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk from your home.

Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk from your home

Number Percent

Bank or credit union 263 51.6 %

Church or place of worship 353 69.2 %

Community or cultural center 148 29.0 %

Employment center 51 10.0 % Hospital or health care facility 213 41.8 % Park or green space 307 60.2 %

Public library 180 35.3 %

Recreation center or playground 188 36.9 % School 331 64.9 % Supermarket or grocery store 335 65.7 %

Total 2369

Q23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

Number Percent

Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood 254 49.8 % Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house 55 10.8 %

No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark 36 7.1 %

No, I would want to move to a different city or town 102 20.0 %

Not sure 36 7.1 %

Not provided 27 5.3 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood? (without "not provided")

If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

Number Percent

Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood 254 52.6 %

Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house 55 11.4 %

No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark 36 7.5 %

No, I would want to move to a different city or town 102 21.1 %

Not sure 36 7.5 %

Total 483 100.0 %

Q24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Job interview skills training

Number Percent

48 9.4 %

Online job search and placement support 66 12.9 %

Resume preparation assistance 45 8.8 %

Technical and jobs skills training 186 36.5 % Not provided 165 32.4 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications? (without "not provided")

Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications?

Job interview skills training

Number Percent

48 13.9 %

Online job search and placement support 66 19.1 %

Resume preparation assistance 45 13.0 %

Technical and jobs skills training 186 53.9 %

Total 345 100.0 %

Q25. What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

Number Percent

Creative 40 7.8 %

Green jobs 51 10.0 %

Healthcare 56 11.0 %

Hospitality 26 5.1 %

Manufacturing 63 12.4 %

Skilled/Technical 93 18.2 %

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 21 4.1 %

Tech/Computers/Programming 91 17.8 %

Not provided 69 13.5 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q25. What ONE type of job does Newark need more of? (without "not provided")

What ONE type of job does Newark need more of?

Creative

Number Percent

40 9.1 %

Green jobs 51 11.6 %

Healthcare 56 12.7 %

Hospitality 26 5.9 %

Manufacturing 63 14.3 %

Skilled/Technical 93 21.1 %

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 21 4.8 %

Tech/Computers/Programming 91 20.6 %

Total 441 100.0 %

Q26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

Number Percent

Centralized online job postings 69 13.5 %

Increased training and technical programs 152 29.8 %

More public transit connections to Newark Airport 26 5.1 %

Neighborhood workforce support centers 141 27.6 %

Public transit routes that serve major job centers 66 12.9 % Not provided 56 11.0 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs? (without "not provided")

How can the city BEST improve access to jobs?

Number Percent

Centralized online job postings 69 15.2 %

Increased training and technical programs 152 33.5 %

More public transit connections to Newark Airport 26 5.7 %

Neighborhood workforce support centers 141 31.1 %

Public transit routes that serve major job centers 66 14.5 %

Total 454 100.0 %

Q27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

Number Percent

A centralized job board 23 4.5 %

Affordable office and workspaces 93 18.2 %

Business permitting support 38 7.5 %

Facade improvement grants and support 21 4.1 %

Financing opportunities 119 23.3 %

Grant programs, incubators 106 20.8 %

Low interest loans 58 11.4 %

Not provided 52 10.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business? (without "not provided")

How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business?

Number Percent

A centralized job board 23 5.0 %

Affordable office and workspaces 93 20.3 %

Business permitting support 38 8.3 %

Facade improvement grants and support 21 4.6 %

Financing opportunities 119 26.0 %

Grant programs, incubators 106 23.1 %

Low interest loans 58 12.7 %

Total 458 100.0 %

Q28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

Number Percent

0-5 52 10.2 %

6-10 33 6.5 %

11-15 30 5.9 % 16-20 36 7.1 % 21-30 62 12.2 % 31+ 290 56.9 %

Not provided 7 1.4 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark (without "not provided")

How many years have you lived in the City of Newark?

Number Percent

0-5 52 10.3 %

6-10 33 6.6 % 11-15 30 6.0 % 16-20 36 7.2 %

21-30 62 12.3 %

31+ 290 57.7 %

Total 503 100.0 %

Q29. How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood?

How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood? Number Percent

0-5 123 24.1 %

6-10 59 11.6 %

11-15 52 10.2 % 16-20 56 11.0 %

21-30 91 17.8 % 31+ 123 24.1 %

Not provided 6 1.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q29. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark (without "not provided")

How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood? Number Percent

0-5 123 24.4 %

6-10 59 11.7 %

11-15 52 10.3 % 16-20 56 11.1 % 21-30 91 18.1 % 31+ 123 24.4 %

Total 504 100.0 %

Q30. What neighborhood do you live in?

What neighborhood do you live in?

Number Percent

Belmont 11 2.2 %

Dayton 1 0.2 %

Downtown 27 5.3 %

Fairmount 11 2.2 %

Forest Hill 40 7.8 %

Industrial District 1 0.2 %

Ironbound 69 13.5 %

Lincoln Park 9 1.8 %

Lower clinton Hill 18 3.5 %

Lower Roseville 3 0.6 %

Mount Pleasant 1 0.2 %

Port District 1 0.2 %

University Heights 30 5.9 %

Upper Clinton Hill 27 5.3 %

Upper Roseville 28 5.5 %

Vailsburg 48 9.4 %

Weequahic 71 13.9 %

Westside 28 5.5 %

Woodside/North Broadway 17 3.3 %

Other 36 7.1 %

Not provided 33 6.5 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q30. What neighborhood do you live in? (without "not provided")

What neighborhood do you live in?

Number Percent

Belmont 11 2.3 %

Dayton 1 0.2 %

Downtown 27 5.7 %

Fairmount 11 2.3 %

Forest Hill 40 8.4 %

Industrial District 1 0.2 %

Ironbound 69 14.5 %

Lincoln Park 9 1.9 %

Lower clinton Hill 18 3.8 %

Lower Roseville 3 0.6 %

Mount Pleasant 1 0.2 %

Port District 1 0.2 %

University Heights 30 6.3 %

Upper Clinton Hill 27 5.7 %

Upper Roseville 28 5.9 %

Vailsburg 48 10.1 %

Weequahic 71 14.9 %

Westside 28 5.9 %

Woodside/North Broadway 17 3.6 %

Other 36 7.5 %

Total 477 100.0 %

Q31. What is your age?

What is your age?

Number Percent

18-34 96 18.8 %

35-44 91 17.8 % 45-54 102 20.0 % 55-64 98 19.2 % 65+ 103 20.2 % Not provided 20 3.9 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q31. What is your age? (without "not provided")

What is your age?

Number Percent

18-34 96 19.6 %

35-44 91 18.6 % 45-54 102 20.8 % 55-64 98 20.0 % 65+ 103 21.0 %

Total 490 100.0 %

Q32. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry?

Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Ancestry?

Number Percent

Yes 181 35.5 % No 325 63.7 % Not provided 4 0.8 % Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q32. Are you or any members of your family of Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x ancestry? (without "not provided")

Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Ancestry?

Number Percent

Yes 181 35.8 % No 325 64.2 %

Total 506 100.0 %

Q33. Which of the following best describes your race?

Which of the following best describes your race/ ethnicity? Asian or Asian Indian Number Percent Asian or Asian Indian 13 2.5 % Black or African American 268 52.5 % American Indian or Alaska Native 8 1.6 % White Non-Hispanic 54 10.6 % Other 58 11.4 %

Total 401

Q33-99. Self-describe your race/ethnicity:

Please describe your race/ethnicity

Number Percent

Hispanic 20 34.5 % Mixed 13 22.4 %

Puerto Rican 5 8.6 % Latin 3 5.2 % Latino 3 5.2 % Mestizo 2 3.4 % White Dominican 1 1.7 % Latino/Spanish 1 1.7 % Spanish 1 1.7 % White Latino 1 1.7 % Brasilian 1 1.7 % multiracial 1 1.7 % Hispano/Latino 1 1.7 % Portuguese 1 1.7 % Hispanos 1 1.7 % Hispano latino 1 1.7 % Multi race 1 1.7 % More than one 1 1.7 %

Total 58 100.0 %

Q34. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income?

Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income?

Number Percent

Under $10,000 68 13.3 % $10,000-$14,999 56 11.0 % $15,000-$24,999 49 9.6 % $25,000-$44,999 70 13.7 % $35,000-$49,999 49 9.6 % $50,000-$74,999 56 11.0 % $75,000-$99,999 47 9.2 % $100,000-$149,999 41 8.0 % $150,000 or more 21 4.1 % Not provided 53 10.4 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q34. Which of the following best describes your total annual household income? (without "not provided")

Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income?

Number Percent

Under $10,000 68 14.9 %

$10,000-$14,999 56 12.3 % $15,000-$24,999 49 10.7 % $25,000-$44,999 70 15.3 % $35,000-$49,999 49 10.7 % $50,000-$74,999 56 12.3 % $75,000-$99,999 47 10.3 % $100,000-$149,999 41 9.0 % $150,000 or more 21 4.6 %

Total 457 100.0 %

Q35. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Number Percent

Employed full-time 247 48.5 %

Employed part-time 47 9.2 %

Multiple part-time jobs 11 2.2 %

Student full-time 6 1.2 %

Retired 121 23.8 %

Not currently employed - not looking for work 7 1.4 %

Not currently employed - actively looking for work 30 5.9 %

Unable to work 28 5.5 %

Not provided 12 2.4 %

Total 509 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q35. Which of the following best describes your current employment status? (without "not provided")

Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

Number Percent

Employed full-time 247 49.7 %

Employed part-time 47 9.5 %

Multiple part-time jobs 11 2.2 %

Student full-time 6 1.2 %

Retired 121 24.3 %

Not currently employed - not looking for work 7 1.4 %

Not currently employed - actively looking for work 30 6.0 %

Unable to work 28 5.6 %

Total 497 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q36. What is the zip code where you work or go to school? (without "not provided")

What is the zip code where you work or go to school?

Number Percent

7103 37 13.6 % 7105 37 13.6 % 7104 31 11.4 % 7112 25 9.2 % 7102 25 9.2 % 7107 20 7.3 % 7018 14 5.1 % 7108 12 4.4 % 7111 8 2.9 % 7201 8 2.9 % 7114 7 2.6 % 7106 4 1.5 % 8901 3 1.1 % 7901 2 0.7 % 7117 2 0.7 % 7109 2 0.7 % 7195 2 0.7 % 7003 1 0.4 % 7444 1 0.4 % 7017 1 0.4 % 7033 1 0.4 % 10038 1 0.4 % 7974 1 0.4 % 10108 1 0.4 % 7090 1 0.4 % 7016 1 0.4 % 8869 1 0.4 % 11733 1 0.4 % 7043 1 0.4 % 8625 1 0.4 % 7006 1 0.4 % 10018 1 0.4 % 7514 1 0.4 % 8855 1 0.4 % 7950 1 0.4 % 7079 1 0.4 % 7302 1 0.4 % 7960 1 0.4 % 7008 1 0.4 % 7101 1 0.4 % 1020 1 0.4 % 8816 1 0.4 % 10007 1 0.4 % 7054 1 0.4 % 7042 1 0.4 % 10048 1 0.4 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q36. What is the zip code where you work or go to school? (without "not provided")

What is the zip code where you work or go to school?

Number Percent

7073 1 0.4 % 7063 1 0.4 % 11220 1 0.4 % 7040 1 0.4 % 10471 1 0.4 %

Total 273 100.0 %

Q36. Your gender

What is your gender identity?

Number Percent

Male 249 48.8 %

Female 241 47.3 %

Prefer to self-describe 5 1.0 %

Not provided 15 2.9 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q36. Your gender (without "not provided")

What is your gender identity?

Number Percent

Male 249 50.3 % Female 241 48.7 %

Prefer to self-describe 5 1.0 %

Total 495 100.0 %

Q36-3. Self-describe your gender

Please_self_describe_gender

Number Percent

Non binary 2 40.0 %

Gender fluid/non-binary 1 20.0 %

Fluid 1 20.0 %

Gender queer 1 20.0 %

Total 5 100.0 %

Q37. Are you a person living with a disability?

Are you a person living with a disability?

Number Percent

Yes 98 19.2 %

No 397 77.8 %

Not provided 15 2.9 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q37. Are you a person living with a disability? (without "not provided")

Are you a person living with a disability?

Number Percent

Yes 98 19.8 %

No 397 80.2 %

Total 495 100.0 %

Q38. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

Number Percent

English 418 82.0 %

Spanish 55 10.8 %

Portuguese 16 3.1 %

Creole 3 0.6 %

Other 5 1.0 %

Prefer not to respond 2 0.4 % Not provided 11 2.2 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q38. What is the primary language spoken in your home? (without "not provided")

What is the primary language spoken in your home?

Number Percent English 418 84.1 %

Spanish 55 11.1 %

Portuguese 16 3.2 % Creole 3 0.6 % Other 5 1.0 %

Total 497 100.0 %

Q38-5. Other Language:

Please_define Number Percent

Amharic 1 20.0 % Yoruba 1 20.0 % Akan 1 20.0 % Telugu 1 20.0 % Thai 1 20.0 %

Total 5 100.0 %

Q39. Do you own or rent your current residence?

Do you own or rent your current residence?

Number Percent

Own 207 40.6 %

Rent 283 55.5 % Other situation 16 3.1 % Not provided 4 0.8 %

Total 510 100.0 %

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED")

Q39. Do you own or rent your current residence? (without "not provided")

Do you own or rent your current residence?

Number Percent

Own 207 40.9 %

Rent 283 55.9 % Other situation 16 3.2 %

Total 506 100.0 %

Q39-3. Other Situation

Other Situation Number Percent

Homeless 2 18.2 %

Homeless due to housefire 2 18.2 % House sitting but about to be homeless 2 18.2 % I'm residing in my daughter's home. 2 18.2 % Co-Op 1 9.1 %

Living with a family 1 9.1 % CO-OP 1 9.1 %

Total 11 100.0 %

Open Ended Questions

air pollution

Be mindful of the street construction ‐ the splitting of the concrete sts.

Broadband, cable

callous motobike driving

Cleaner streets

crime

Crime

Crime, people standing on street corners particularly by liquor stores and bodegas.

Dirty street and dirty building fronts

Drugs activities that have been going on inside and outside the building and management hasn't done anything yet for the 4 years I've been living here

Drugs and gangs.

dumping and abandoned homes

Eliminate neighbor dogs from using our lawn & sidewalks for pooping on it. It needs to stop asap

Foul smells, potholes

garbage, my neighborhood is filthy

Gun violence/and quality of life crimes

Homeowners, including landlords, do not care for the property's exterior

illegal dumping

lead in the water

lead in water

Lead in water.

LITTER AND TRASH

litter on sidewalk/in front of home

Litter, trash

Looting and rioting during blackout or future natural disasters or invasion of America during WW3

More control in double parking violations.

My concerns are the street in need of great repair especially near Penn Station and Raymond Blvd and the street leaving from Newark to Jersey City, Raymond Blvd are horrible just moved to Newark horrible conditions on your vehicle.

Need more police because is too much delicuescen

Newark need to do something about the rats and raccoons in the neighborhood.

Noise control

POOR MANAGEMENT OF STREET

Pot holes/proper street maintenance

Robos

rodent/squirrel infestations

Q7—“Other”: Please CHECK ALL of the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark.

sewer, storm drains backing up, stillwater bacteria & waste

Shooting,gangs,driving fast.

SINCE I AM DISABLED AND WHEELCHAIR BOUND , MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE AMOUNT OF E SCOOTERS THAT ARE ABANDONED ON THE SIDEWALKS AND IN THE PATHWAYS IN THE PARK.

Smoking

Speeding cars

Streets not being clean and near by homes with trash.

The sale of spaces too close to existing structures for outside builders. No concern for homeowners who have resided in the area for years.

The unsightly look of the people who are strung out on heroin entering into the community and private property looking through yards, high on hard drugs and homeless standing at traffic lights and begging it can become intimidating and scary especially with your own medical issues.

There is a lot of litter, confusing/unavailable recycling options, and too much traffic and pollution. I'm afraid to let my baby play in the park, because I'm afraid of what she might put in her mouth. I don't want her to get her hands on a used condom or empty liquor bottle.

trash

trash

dirty streets

trash (litter)

Trash and litter

Trying to keep the kids off the streets

VIOLENCE AND NOT FEELING SAFE

water quality, rats

Q8—“Other”: Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood?

affordable housing

with rentals being 1200 7000, the community is bound to be replaced by others

better water quality, more home ownership opportunities, pest control

bigger, more readable signs

Consistent cleanup of abandoned buildings and dumping in neighborhoods.

Constant street cleaning to change the mindset of people throwing trash all over.

CREATE FRESH WATER PROGRAMS AROUND THE CITY, ESPECIALLY NEAR SENIOR RESIDENCES. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME AND HAVE TO SPEND OVER 30 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR BOTTLED WATER. SENIORS NEED HELP WITH THIS.

crime

Drug dealers off the streets posted on the corners for yrs...Do the same for the average blocks as you would if it were a politician block...Do something about the Garbage, rats, abandon houses..Home owners should be able too find parking on there block...get involved with petitions like neighboring towns have in place..get fined or towed no parking from 6am to 6pm if you do not live on the block..(period)..

Enforce homeowner to keep front house clean

Enforcement of nuisance laws currently on the books

double parking

loud music

Ensure that after these measures are implemented that we are not justified

Fix streets

littler, etc...

Grants for homeowners to install resiliency/floodwater runoff infrastructure (rain collection barrels) and clean energy (solar)

Grants for low income homeowners to make repairs.

Have an immediate effective clean up plan.

Identifify more flood prone areas and rebuild them. ex Rutgers University Area

Improve city response to emergencies

Increased/ improved communication systems with Sanitation department AND project schedules for community work projects! Notification/ lack of is UNACCEPTABLE!

INFORM RESIDENTS OF SAFE LOCATIONS IN CASE OF WEATHER AND OTHER EMERGENCIES IG SHELTER, ETC

Making sure the existing residents are really considered in all decisions and redevelopment considering the real future of Newark.

More dog parks if possible near senior citizens who are not able to travel farther from the buildings they live , possibly in at a vacant space where a home can’t be placed due to traffic vision and safety

Need more procreation need more police

PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORS TO MAINTAIN THEIR STREET ENVIRONMENT RESPECT FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS

Provide more police presence in residential areas.

Quick response from our police force and task force with positive follow up.

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The best way the city can support its resident it’s by starting to improve their sanitation department. NEwark has a Rat problem. That many big cities around us have found a solution (Elizabeth). How can we live in dignity if your house gets filled with mices. How can you take a walk in your neighborhood with the fear that a Rats will cross your feet. We have a GARBAGE problem. That then creates a RAT problem. Which then becomes very unsanitary. I bought my home in NEwark Last year. Is definitely not a place I see raising my kids.

 Think about slowly making a night life environment in our city.

Being on a bike makes people more likely to be harmed in some way through exposure.

Better roads

Better street, sidewalks

Bike lanes that do not interfere with vehicle traffic if at all possible.

BIKER AND DRIVER FOLLOWING TRAFFIC LAW

Close off some streets to cars

Comfort in walking the streets

Cracking down on traffic violations (e.g., double parking).

Daylight

Given distances in Newark, bicycling won't help.

I have only seen small youngsters riding bikes in my neighborhood and they are to young to ride in streets

If they taught the ppl who ride the scooters safety of riding with traffic and Not to ride on sidewalks but that’s due to the stolen car issues

increase bicycle safety rules and enforcement.

leave it as it is

Less double parked cars on streets blocking intersections

Less people on our streets

Less stolen cars speeding through the area

More police

More police

More police presence

some safety regulation in place to feel like I won’t be followed home, which happens sometimes

more stop sign singage

no double parking in bike lane

Noise reduction.

Place bike lanes on the outside of parked cars not on the inside

Police on the streets.

protection on the street while riding bike

Reducing aggressive drivers/racing

stop speeding cars on my street

Street signs for people with vision problems

Traffic enforcement. As a pedestrian attempting to cross in a crosswalk, cars will speed up when you're crossing, shout, flip the bird, etc. I don't even try to ride a bike on Newark streets as I know it's unsafe. I use the sidewalk. I don't care what the law is, because it's too unsafe to ride in the street.

We don’t use the lanes we have in north newark the community as a whole dislikes it.

Q15—“Other”: What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark?

Buses to slow or do not come at all.

Abandoned houses used for drugs.

Adequate parking per community ‐ especially for the disabled

AT TIMES ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS

Cannot bring food/shopping carts on buses.

current work at home

damaged roads

Drug/gang infestation

drugs

Need to fix! My sidewalks are completely gone, that's why the dogs are using for toilet!

none

Not enough parking.

Now retired

Park availability on block

PARKING! This is a whole major issue across all five wards in Newark. For safety and healthy living for residents (and to keep our neighborhoods less congested), implementing residential parking lots and demoing how certain wards, like the East Ward, perform with residential street permits would be a good strategy. But first and foremost, residential parking lots are a must! I feel that this would help with healthy living impacted by the air quality of many cars in the vicinity, with more parking options, more police presence and regulated streets where people feel safe walking home from their car, and overall less overcrowding/double parking in so many areas.

rush hour congestion/ double parking

Slow traffic due to narrow streets, double parked cars and heavy traffic

"Street humps required near all schools with flashing lights. Louise A. Spencer etc)

Highly congested areas need to be policed with crossing guards.

Streets are uneven/broken

Terrible road conditions, potholes, cracks all over roadways in Newark is major issue.

To much traffic congestion.

traffic bad

traffic light W. Nrk & Littleton Ave

Zero traffic enforcement, and many unsafe intersections. Streets that are one way and too wide that encourage speeding.

Please CHECK ALL of the items listed below that are MAJOR ISSUES on the "last leg" of your journey home.

Q18—“Other”: Which ONE of the following expanded transportation options should be Newark's TOP PRIORITY?

adequate/affordable parking thru out city

As I mentioned before, residential parking lots!

Better bus access to New York City.

Free bus systems similar to Baltimore or a free shuttle to the arts

I use access link

Improve streets

Improved pedestrian infrastructure & fix these streets

fill in all potholes!

In my neighborhood: Smaller buses that can maneuver the narrow streets, create more one way streets for busses to circulate, eliminate double parked cars by towing not ticketing

Light rail extension to Ironbound

Make sure buses are safe for driver and passengers

Make transportation match the neighborhood requirements

More light rail throughout the city.

moving out of this neighborhood

Own a vehicle as I'm sure bikes, escooters in my opinion make a person more susceptible to being violated.

Q23—“No, I would want to move to another neighborhood in Newark: Where?”: If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

Bergen 516

Branch Brook park area

close to downtown

Closer to South Orange or Seaton Hall University

Downtown

Downtown Newark

Forest Hill

Forest Hill

Forest Hill

Forest Hill

Forest Hill

Ironbound

Ironbound

Ironbound

Ironbound

Ironbound

Kearny

North Newark

Union County

University Heights.

Vailsburg

Q23—“No, I would want to move to a different city or town: Where?”: If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

A city that does not have so much crime and corruption

A town where quality of life is better

Another state with better cost of living

Any where ki would have to walk out of my front door and not see drug dealers on a daily basis and be concerned for my health safety and those of my family. It is ridiculous that there is no police presence in my community. Drug dealers are teaching our youth to live a destructive life..

ANYWHERE BETTER

ANYWHERE WITH LESS CRIME

Anywhere! Bergen county

Arizona, New Mexico

BLOOMFIELD

Bloomfield

Clark

Clifton

Decatur illinois

Delaware

East Rutherford NJ

Elizabeth nj

Fargo, North Dakota

florida

Hillsborogh nj

Hillside

Irvington

Kearney,Nj

Kearny

Kearny

Keyport NJ

Maplewood

Maplewood, Monroe, Paramus

Montclair

Montclair

Morris County or Hudson County

Essex corrupt to core

city officials elitists help only themselves

Morristown

New York or LA for business access.

North Carolina or Maryland

Not inner city

less congestion

Orange or west orange Co

Out of Essex County

Out of Essex county

Rahway

Secaucus

Somerset

Somerset nj

South Fl

South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE

Union

Union

Union

Union, Somerset

Unsure. Somewhere cheaper

Was considering moving out of town

but I was born/raised in Newark

wayne

Q30—“Other”: What neighborhood do you live in?

7th Ave

7th Ave

7th avenue between Victoria avenue

Around University Hospital

Broad Street

Broadway and Chester

Central Ward

Frelinghuysen Ave area

Hawthorne ave & Bergen

I live in the south ward

Ivy Hall

IVY HILL

Ivy hill technically Upper Vailsburg. Why do you guys keep excluding this neighborhood? I have mentioned this omitted several times. Chris. Allison and others let's get this corrected. This makes me thank that this neighborhood will be left out of the plan.

James street commons

Lower Roseville, Upper Roseville

Lower Vailsburg

Mercer St

Naoark

Newark

NEWARK

North Newark

North Newark

North Newark

North Newark

Prince Street

Seventh Avenue

South New DNC

South Ward District

south ward off of Springfield Avenue

South Ward/Aunyon

Southern

Support

The James Street Commons Historic District

town house

West ward

Survey Instrument

2022

Dear Newark Resident:

The City of Newark, through its Department of Economic and Housing Development, Office of Planning and Zoning Office, is working on the city’s new Master Plan, Newark360: An Equitable Way Forward. Newark360 is a comprehensive planning effort to improve and transform Newark’s physical landscape in a way to enable Newarkers to live fuller, happier, and ultimately longer lives!

Mayor Ras J. Baraka recognizes that as Newark’s population grows and changes in the coming decades, our neighborhoods must proactively meet the needs of all Newarkers. This plan will ensure that all residents—regardless of age, race, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, or zip code—can thrive in their neighborhoods and have access to all the services they need.

As part of Newark360, we’re conducting a survey to understand Newarkers’ vision for their future and establish priorities for how the city will grow and evolve. Your household was selected at random to receive this survey; therefore, we urge your participation in completing the enclosed survey

This survey will only take about 15 minutes to complete, so responding to each question is important. The time you invest in completing the survey will help the City of Newark’s Office of Planning and Zoning reflect resident-driven priorities.

We are working with ETC Institute (an independent consulting company) to administer this survey. They will compile the data received and provide the results to City of Newark’s Office of Planning and Zoning. Your responses will remain confidential. Please return your completed survey within the next two weeks in the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

If it is more convenient, you may also complete the survey online at newark360survey.org. If you have any question or comments, feel free to contact Ryan Murray with ETC Institute at (913) 254-4598 or the Newark360 project management team at info@newark360.org. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback.

Sincerely,

Newark360 Master Plan Team

speak up at:

Parks & Open Space Sustainability & the Environment Economic Development

Historic Preservation & Cultural Assets Land UseHousing

Urban Design Standards Transportation & Circulation Utilities & Infrastructure

Where does this survey fit into the Master Plan process?

Project Set-Up Launch & Existing Conditions

Plan

& WARD EVENTS POLLING, MAPPING,

ADDITIONAL

& Polling

Winter Wednesdays

Project Launch Plan Celebration

Workshops

Citywide Survey (2 months)

up at:

What elements will be addressed by the Plan?

Newark360 Master Plan Community Vision Survey

Please take a few minutes to complete this community vision survey. Your input is an important part of the City's on-going effort to involve the community in long-range planning and decisions. If you would like to complete this survey online, go to Newark360Survey.org.

Community Vision

1. Community Vision. Please rate your level of agreement with each of the following statements about the future of Newark using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Strongly Agree," and 1 means "Strongly Disagree."

Newark's future should include...

01. A broad diversity of cultures and populations

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree Don't Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

02. A celebration of Newark's arts and culture 5 4 3 2 1 9

03. Additional parks and open space 5 4 3 2 1 9

04. Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes 5 4 3 2 1 9

05. Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start 5 4 3 2 1 9

06. Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood 5 4 3 2 1 9

07. Higher quality green and tech sector jobs 5 4 3 2 1 9

08. Improved access to fresh and healthy foods 5 4 3 2 1 9

09. Improved access to regional transportation 5 4 3 2 1 9

10. Improved access to the waterfront 5 4 3 2 1 9

11. Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect 5 4 3 2 1 9

12. Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters 5 4 3 2 1 9

13. Improved parks and open space

14. Improved relationship between government agencies and community members

15. Increased transparency and responsiveness in government

16. Jobs that provide a living wage

17. Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

18. More community centers and recreation centers for all ages

19. Pedestrian and bike-friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

20. Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark

21. Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

4 3 2 1 9

Achieving the Community Vision

3. How Might We Achieve this Vision? Please rate your level of support for the following actions the City of Newark could take to achieve the Community's Vision using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

To achieve this vision for Newark, the City's Master Plan should prioritize the following...

01. A greater variety of housing options – single family, 2 family, multifamily, location

Very Supportive Supportive Neutral

Not Supportive

Not at all Supportive Don't Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

02. Better traffic flow on major roads 5 4 3 2 1 9

03. Buildings that combine living space and workspace 5 4 3 2 1 9

04. Create more artist-in-residency programs 5 4 3 2 1 9

05. Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies 5 4 3 2 1 9

06. Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites 5 4 3 2 1 9

07. Homeownership opportunities 5 4 3 2 1 9

08. Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets 5 4 3 2 1 9

09. Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting 5 4 3 2 1 9

10. More bicycle paths and on-street bike routes 5 4 3 2 1 9

11. More convenient and frequent public transportation options 5 4 3 2 1 9

12. Move to affordable renewable energy for public use 5 4 3 2 1 9

13. Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit 5 4 3 2 1 9

14. Plant more street trees and tree canopy 5 4 3 2 1 9

15. Recreational programs for all neighborhoods 5 4 3 2 1 9

16. Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access 5 4 3 2 1 9

17. Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding 5 4 3 2 1 9

18. Sports fields and playgrounds 5 4 3 2 1 9

19. Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings 5 4 3 2 1 9

20. Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries 5 4 3 2 1 9

4. From the list of actions in Question 3, which THREE of the items do you think should be the City's top priorities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 3.]

1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____

Safety, Health, and Resilience

5. Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel SAFER living in your neighborhood? [Check up to THREE.]

____(01) Crossing guards

____(02) Increased police presence

Litter management on streets and vacant lots

____(04) More active storefronts in commercial areas

____(05) More programming in public spaces/parks

____(06) More street lighting

____(07) More welcoming porches and front yards

____(08) Programs and events on your block to get to know neighbors

____(09) Redevelopment of vacant lots/buildings

____(10) Robust and multi-platform (phone, text, radio, TV, email, social media) emergency alert systems

____(11) Security cameras

____(12) Traffic calming measures (i.e., speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.)

6. Which THREE of the items listed below would make you feel HEALTHIER living in your neighborhood? [Check up to THREE.]

____(01) Addressing concerns related to contaminated sites

____(02) Availability of fresh foods and vegetables

____(03) Safer, more walkable streets

____(04) Less traffic/congestion/air pollution

____(05) More convenient healthcare facilities

____(06) More inviting parks and recreation centers

____(07) More parklets/outdoor spaces for gathering

____(08) More programming in parks/recreation centers

____(09) More street trees

____(10) Proximity to bike lanes and walking trails

____(11) Reduction in litter, trash, and post-flooding debris

7. Please CHECK ALL of the environmental hazards that have MOST IMPACTED your quality of life in Newark. [Check all that apply.]

____(1) Concerns about nearby site contamination

____(2) Extreme rain/flooding

____(3) Hazardous air quality days

____(4) Heat waves

____(5) Hurricanes and tropical storms

____(6) Power outages

____(7) Other: ___________________________________

8. Resiliency is the ability to recover quickly from difficulties and is a sign of toughness. A resilient Newark recovers from environmental, economic, social, physical, and governmental stressors quickly. How can the City best support resiliency in your neighborhood? [Check all that apply.].

____(01) Provide access to resources to prepare for extreme weather

____(02) Provide grants for neighborhood-led efforts (e.g., adopt-a-lot, love your block)

____(03) Improve critical infrastructure like utilities, lighting, and streets to reduce outages

____(04) Provide incentives that support converting existing impervious surfaces to surfaces that absorb water and improve drainage

____(05) Installing green roofs (a contained vegetated space built on top of a structure for stormwater management, energy savings, or even food production) on schools, recreation centers, and other public buildings

____(06) More support for site contamination clean-up

____(07) More tree planting on streets and in parks

____(08) More/expanded community spaces for gathering during emergencies

____(09) Support for neighborhood organizations that assist hard-to-reach Newarkers

____(10) Weather/emergency alerts through phone, text, radio, TV, email, and social media

____(11) Other: ____________________________________________________________

Transportation

9. Please CHECK ALL of the transportation types listed below that you and the members of your household currently use to get to work, school, or take care of important tasks. [Check all that apply.]

____(01) Cab/taxi services

____(02) Carpool in someone else's car/van/truck

____(03) Dockless bikeshare

____(04) Electric scooters (e.g., Lime, Bird, etc.)

____(05) Jitneys/Gypsy Cabs

____(06) Light rail

____(07) Megabus

____(08) NJ Transit buses

____(09) NJ Transit Rail

____(10) PATH Train

____(11) Personal bicycle

____(12) Personal car/van/truck/motorcycle

____(13) Ride sharing apps (e.g., Uber, Lyft, etc.)

____(14) Skateboard/scooter

____(15) Walking

____(16) Other: _____________________________________

____(17) None of these

10. Does public transportation in Newark meet your household's transportation needs?

____(1) Yes ____(2) No ____(3) I don't need or use public transportation

11. Which mode(s) of transportation do you normally use to get to work or school? [Check all that apply.]

____(1) Personal vehicle (car/van/truck/motorcycle)

____(2) NJ Transit Bus: # of average transfers: ____

____(3) Bicycle ____(4) Walking

____(5) Light Rail: # of average transfers: ____ ____(6) NJ Transit Rail ____(7) PATH Train

12. How safe do you feel when walking in your neighborhood?

____(5) Very Safe ____(4) Safe ____(3) Neutral ____(2) Unsafe ____(1) Very Unsafe

13. Do you have access to a bicycle?

____(1) Yes ____(2) No ____(3) I share a bicycle with someone else

14. Do you believe the current bicycle infrastructure (bike lanes, trails, dockless bike stations, etc.) in your neighborhood makes you feel comfortable riding a bicycle in Newark?

____(1) Yes ____(2) No ____(3) I don't bike/I have no interest in biking

15. What would make you and/or your neighbors feel more comfortable biking in Newark? [Check all that apply.]

____(1) Adequate street lighting

____(2) More bike lanes

____(3) More people on the street

16. Connectivity. Using a scale of 5 to 1,

Cleanliness of public transportation

Affordability of car ownership/access

Affordability of public transportation

Frequency of public

CHECK ALL of the

____(4) Protected bike lanes

____(5) Traffic calming (speed bumps, narrowed intersections, etc.)

Other:

means "Excellent,"

1 means "Poor,"

well they help you move around Newark.

listed below that

rate

Your Neighborhood

19. Your Neighborhood. Please indicate how supportive you are of each of the following taking place in your neighborhood using a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "Very Supportive," and 1 means "Not at all Supportive."

Rate your level of support for each action taking place in your neighborhood. Very Supportive Supportive Neutral

01. Adding or expanding historic districts

02. Allow different housing types within the same neighborhood (single family, duplex, townhouse, condos)

03. Allowing homeowners to construct "accessory dwelling units" (smaller independent units or "Granny Flats") in addition to the primary dwelling

04. Changing regulations to promote mixed-use buildings (residential units above street-level business) along neighborhood commercial corridors

05. Developing housing options for a range of income levels within the same building/development

06. Developing new homes to support senior living and aging in place

07. Ensuring new developments incorporate resilience and flood resistance measures

08. Ensuring new or revitalized developments are adjacent to public transportation

09. Ensuring streets and sidewalks are designed to ensure safe use for people of all ages and abilities

10. Expanding public transportation to reach more residents

11. Higher water/sewer fees for property owners with a high percentage of impervious surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding

12. Solar and renewable energy sources and stormwater management

in new residential and business developments

Not Supportive Not at all Supportive Don't Know

1

2 1

2 1

1

1

2 1

2 1

3 2 1 9

3 2 1

2 1

22. Please CHECK ALL of the following places you can get to within a 15-minute walk of your home. [Check all that apply.]

____(01) Bank or credit union

____(02) Church or place of worship

____(03) Community or cultural center

____(04) Employment center

____(05) Hospital or health care facility

____(06) Park or green space

____(07) Public library ____(08) Recreation center or playground

____(09) School

____(10) Supermarket or grocery store

23. If you had a choice, would you want to continue to live in your neighborhood?

____(1) Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood

____(2) Yes, I would continue living in my neighborhood but in a different building/house

____(3) No, I would want to move to a different neighborhood in Newark: Where? ____________________________________

____(4) No, I would want to move to a different city or town: Where? ______________________________________________

____(5) Not sure

Economic Development and Employment

24. Which program listed below would be MOST helpful to enhance your job qualifications? [Select only ONE.]

____(1) Job interview skills training

____(2) Online job search and placement support

____(3) Resume preparation assistance ____(4) Technical and jobs skills training

25. What ONE type of job does Newark need more of? [Select only ONE.]

____(1) Creative ____(2) "Green" jobs

____(3) Healthcare ____(4) Hospitality

____(5) Manufacturing ____(6) Skilled/Technical

____(7) Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

____(8) Tech/Computers/Programming

26. How can the city BEST improve access to jobs? [Select only ONE.]

____(1) Centralized online job postings

____(2) Increased training and technical programs

____(3) More public transit connections to Newark Airport

____(4) Neighborhood workforce support centers

____(5) Public transit routes that serve major job centers

27. How can the city BEST support small business owners and people looking to start a business? [Select only ONE.]

____(1) A centralized job board

____(2) Affordable office and workspaces

____(3) Business permitting support

____(4) Facade improvement grants and support

Demographics

____(5) Financing opportunities

____(6) Grant programs, incubators ____(7) Low interest loans

28. How many years have you lived in the City of Newark? ______ years

29. How many years have you lived in your current neighborhood? ______ years

30. What neighborhood do you live in?

____(01) Belmont

____(02) Dayton

____(03) Downtown

____(04) Fairmount

____(05) Forest Hill

____(06) Industrial District

____(07) Ironbound

____(08) Lincoln Park

____(09) Lower Clinton Hill

____(10) Lower Roseville

____(11) Mount Pleasant

____(12) Port District

____(13) University Heights

____(14) Upper Clinton Hill

31. What is your age? ______ years

____(15) Upper Roseville

____(16) Vailsburg

____(17) Weequahic

____(18) Westside

____(19) Woodside/North Broadway

____(20) Other: __________________

32. Are you or any other member of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Ancestry?

____(1) Yes ____(2) No

33. Which of the following best describes your race?

____(1) Asian or Asian Indian ____(2) Black or African American ____(3) American Indian or Alaska Native ____(4) White

____(5) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ____(9) Middle Eastern or North African ____(99) Other: __________________________________

34. Which of the following best describes your ANNUAL household income?

____(1) Under $10,000

____(2) $10,000 - $14,999

____(3) $15,000 - $24,999

____(4) $25,000 - $44,999 ____(5) $35,000 - $49,999 ____(6) $50,000 - $74,999

____(7) $75,000 - $99,999 ____(8) $100,000 - $149,999

____(9) $150,000 or more

35. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?

____(1) Employed full-time ____(2) Employed part-time ____(3) Multiple part-time jobs

____(4) Student full-time

____(5) Student part-time

____(6) Retired ____(7) Not currently employed – not looking for work ____(8) Not currently employed – actively looking for work ____(9) Unable to work

35a. What is the zip code where you work or go to school?

36. What is your gender identity?____(1) Male ____(2) Female ____(3) Prefer to self-describe: __________________

37. Are you a person living with a disability? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No ____(3) Prefer not to respond

38. What is the primary language spoken in your home?

____(1) English ____(2) Spanish ____(3) Portuguese ____(4) Creole ____(5) Other: ______________________________ ____(6) Prefer not to respond

39. Do you own or rent your current residence?

____(1) Own ____(2) Rent ____(3) Other situation: ____________________________________________________

40. Would you be willing to participate in future surveys sponsored by Newark?

____(1) Yes [Answer 40a.] ____(2) No

40a. Please provide your contact information.

Mobile Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________

41. Would you like to be entered into a drawing for a chance to receive a $100 prepaid Visa gift card for completing this survey?

____(1) Yes [Answer 41a.] ____(2) No

41a. Please provide your contact information.

Mobile Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________

This concludes the survey. Thank you for your time!

Please return your completed survey in the enclosed return-reply envelope addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061

Your response will remain completely confidential. The address information to the right will ONLY be used to help identify areas with special interests. Thank you.

ETC Institute (2022)

Plan

of Newark, New Jersey

01.

A broad diversity of cultures and populations

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

02. A celebration of Newark's arts and culture

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

Additional parks and open space

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

04. Housing options that are affordable across a range of incomes

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

05. Affordable commercial and industrial spaces for small businesses to get their start

Disagree

Easily accessible health and social services in each neighborhood

Strongly Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Response

07. Higher quality green and tech sector jobs

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

08. Improved access to fresh and healthy foods

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

09. Improved access to regional transportation

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

Improved accessto the waterfront

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

11.

Improved air quality and reduced heat island effect

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

12.

Improved emergency response to climate events and disasters

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

13. Improved parks and open space

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

14.

Improved relationship between government agencies and community members

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

15.

Increased transparency and responsiveness in government

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

16.

Jobs that provide a living wage

Agreement

Strongly Agree

Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

17.

Less trash and pollution of our river and bay

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

18. More community centers and recreation centers for all ages

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

Pedestrian and bike

friendly streets that are greener and cleaner

Strongly Agree

Disagree

Disagree

Response

20. Preservation of historic places that are unique to Newark

Agreement

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

Vibrant and attractive commercial corridors in each neighborhood

Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree

Strongly Disagree

No Response

A greater variety of housing options

family, 2 family, multifamily, location

02. Better traffic flow on major roads

Support

Very

All

03. Buildings that combine living space and workspace

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

Create more artist

residency programs

in

Support

Very Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

Q3

05. Create neighborhood resilience hubs for residents to access in the case of emergencies

Support

Very

Not

Not

All

06. Enforce cleanup of contaminated sites

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

Homeownership opportunities

Support

Very Supportive

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

Response

Q3

08. Integrate green infrastructure and stormwater management into parks, open space, and main streets

Support

09.

Manage and reduce trash and pollution, offer organic waste collection and composting

Support

Very

Not

10. More bicycle paths and on

street bike routes

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

11. More convenient and frequent public transportation options

Support

Very Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

12. Move to affordable renewable energy for public use

Support

Very

Not

Q3

13.

Parks and public spaces that are inviting with multiple entrances and places to sit

Support

Very

Not

Not

14. Plant more street trees and tree canopy

Support

Very Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

Recreational programs for all neighborhoods

Support

Very

Not At All

Reliable, fast, and affordable broadband internet access

Support

Very

Not

Not At All

17.

Robust protection from coastal flooding and flash flooding

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

Sports fields and playgrounds

Support

Very

Not

Not At All

Strengthen preservation of Newark's historic buildings

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

20.

Targeted job training for Newark's actively growing industries

Support

Very Supportive

Supportive

Neutral

Not Supportive

Not At All Supportive

No Response

01. Cleanliness of public transportation

Rating

Affordability of carownershipand access

Rating

Affordability of public transportation

Rating

04. Frequency of public transportation service

05. Availability of ADAaccessible transportation

Rating

06. Availability of alternative modes of transportation

07.

Proximity to public transportation stopsand stations

Rating

08. Reliability of public transportation (timeliness)

Rating

09. Safety of public transportation

10. Acceptable number of transfers to get where I'm going

11. Lack of traffic congestion

Attractivenessand beauty of buildings and parks

Rating

02. Availability of healthcare facilities

Rating

Availability of parking

04. Availability of quality, affordable fresh food

05. Availability of quality, affordable housing

Availability of transportation options (bus, bike lanes, etc.)

Cleanliness

Condition of sidewalks

09. Condition of vacant lots

10. Quality of buildings (including homes)

Rating

Quality of business districts

Quality of public spaces

libraries, recreation centers)

Quality of streets