Help us by answering the questions at the end of this indicator. This indicator provides a snapshot of residents' satisfaction with the neighborhood, reflects their primary concerns about the community, and documents how these change over time. Perceptions effect behavior, and may or may not reflect external realities. It is important to find out people's perceptions about the neighborhood to inform your organization's planning and prioritization of activities and program. For example, learning that street crime is a major concern for teenagers but not for elders may lead to a different planning process and program activities than if your findings showed the reverse.
Key Tasks Create and carry out a random sample survey of residents.
You can also ask a list of questions that differentiate ways in which residents are satisfied with their neighborhood, such as neighbors, housing, safety, schools, community programs for youth or seniors, transportation, access to jobs, etc. Possible answers are provided on a five-point scale. Next, ask respondents to list three things they like about the neighborhood and their three greatest concerns. Respondents are asked their age, gender, and how long they have lived in the neighborhood. Assess the current level of satisfaction with the neighborhood by calculating the average of responses, breaking down totals by age, gender, and duration of residence in the neighborhood.