McLoughlin Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Survey

Join us and fill out this survey to help us define our goals

McLOUGHLIN NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY


The McLoughlin Neighborhood Association is distributing this survey to the residents in our community to obtain input and ideas from you, our neighbors. Our mission is to enhance the livability of our neighborhood. In doing so we seek your participation in making our community a better place to live, work and play. Your participation will help us to develop goals that address the interests of everyone in our community. Please let your voice be heard and take a few minutes to complete this important survey.


1. Please rank the following issues in order of importance to you (1=most, 5=least):
Traffic concerns (congestion, speeding vehicles, parking, bike paths)
Maintaining historic buildings and landmarks
Neighborhood appearance (littering, beautification)
Safety (law enforcement, fire hazards, health hazards)
Recreational opportunities (parks, playgrounds, community centers)


2. Rate improvements needed in traffic flow/pedestrian access (1=most, 5=least).
Sidewalk repairs
Crosswalks
Access for disabled
Public street repair
Bicycle Lanes
Sewer/Drainage
More trees
Traffic calming devices
Other


3. Rate the following community appearance issues (1=most, 5=least)
Signs, etc.
Property maintenance
Abandoned vehicles
Homes needing painting
Junk/garbage Other


4. Do our parks offer sufficient recreational opportunities?
Yes No

What recreational amenities would you like to see (1=most, 5=least)

Chess Boards
Benches
Playground Equipment - Type: __________________________________
Barbecue/Picnic tables
Community Gardens
Walking Paths
Green Spaces
Other

5.Our neighborhood has many older homes with historic significance. Do you own such a home in the McLoughlin Neighborhood?
Yes No

What kind of resources are you interested in to enhance the historical significance of such structures in our neighborhood (1=most, 5=least)?
Assistance with the City of Oregon City Planning Division/Historic Review Board process
Seminars/workshops to assist you with work on your home or other structures
Tours of historic homes
Other

6.In what kinds of neighborhood activities would you/your family be most likely to participate?
Cultural Events ________________________________________
Sports (volleyball, basketball, softball)
Holiday parties
Picnics
Garage Sales
Neighborhood Cleanup
Other





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Neighborhood Priorities

NEIGHBORHOOD PRIORITIES - 2002

7. As we begin the next year, on what areas should we focus our attention?
Neighborhood Traffic Plans
Neighborhood Watch
Historical Preservation
Neighborhood Improvements (benches, trash cans)
Street plantings
Neighborhood cleanup
Youth involvement
Other __
Other

Have a voice in YOUR Neighborhood

One of the best ways to make sure we have a voice in decisions made about our neighborhood is to attend the McLoughlin Neighborhood Association meetings. At the meetings we address current issues and plan for future projects. All are welcome. What elements would be important to include that would encourage YOUR attendance? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What other issue(s) would you personally like to be addressed and/or become involved in with the neighborhood? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Do you have any other suggestions?

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Thank you for participating in this survey. Please fold in half with address below showing; tape, stamp and mail. Or drop it off at the Thursday November 1, 2001 McLoughlin Neighborhood Association General Meeting at the Oregon City Fire Station, 624 7th Street, between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. You are encouraged to attend our meetings, enjoy refreshments and get to know your neighbors. We look forward to seeing you soon!