1. How long have you lived in Manayunk?
____ years
2. How did you come to live in Manayunk?
____ have always lived here
____ moved here to be with spouse or partner
____ moved here to be close to other family members
____ have friends or co-workers who introduced me to the neighborhood
____ moved here without any personal connection to the neighborhood
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
3. How would you rate the quality of life in Manayunk today?
____ very good
____ good
____ fair
____ poor
____ very bad
4. In the past few years, do you think the overall quality of life in Manayunk has...?
____ gotten better; I like the way the neighborhood has changed
____ stayed about the same; neighborhood changes haven't really affected me
____ gotten worse; I don't like how the neighborhood has changed
5a. As a neighborhood resident, do you intend to...?
____ permanently reside in Manayunk; would not consider moving
____ continue to reside in Manayunk for the foreseeable future;
don't anticipate moving
____ move elsewhere sometime in the next two or three years
____ move out of Manayunk within the next year
____ move out as soon as it is economically feasible;
can't afford to move right now
5b. If you are planning to move out of Manayunk, what is the primary reason for your decision?
____ job-related
____ change in household or family status (such as marriage or divorce)
____ need more living space
____ too expensive
____ unhappy with quality of schools
____ parking problems
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
6a. As a resident of Manayunk, do you...?
____ own and live in a rowhouse or other single-family house
____ own and live in a condominium unit in a multi-unit building
____ rent a rowhouse or other single-family house
____ rent an individual unit in a house that has been sub-divided into apartments
____ rent an apartment or condominium in a larger, multi-unit building
6b. If you rent your residence, have you considered buying a place to live in Manayunk?
____ yes
____ no
7. To identify the section of Manayunk in which you live, indicate only your
block number and street name (example: "200 block Rector St.")
_______________________________________________________________________
8. Approximately how far is your house or apartment from Main Street?
____ less than 3 blocks
____ from 3 to 5 blocks
____ more than 5 blocks
9. How many vehicles (cars, trucks, or vans) are kept in Manayunk by people living in your house or apartment?
____ none (if NONE, skip ahead to question #11)
____ one
____ two
____ three
____ four or more
10. Where are these vehicles usually parked (indicate the number of vehicles
parked at each location)?
____ off street, in a private garage, driveway, or other space
____ off street, in a public garage or parking lot
____ curbside, on your block
____ on the sidewalk, on your block
____ curbside, within a block of your residence
____ curbside, two or more blocks away from your residence
11a. Do you currently work in the Manayunk neighborhood
(including being self-employed at home)?
____ yes (if YES, please answer question #11b. through #11d. below)
____ no (if NO, skip ahead to question #12)
11b. Are you employed...?
____ full-time
____ part-time
11c. If you are employed part-time, is this your primary job?
____ yes
____ no
11d. Do you work in the Main Street Commercial District?
____ yes
____ no
12. If you are employed outside your home, how do you usually get to your primary job?
____ drive alone
____ share a ride with another person
____ use a car or van pool
____ bus
____ train
____ bicycle
____ on foot
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
13. Would you like to work in the Main Street Commercial District?
____ yes
____ no
14a. How often do you go to Main Street?
____ regular visitor (more than once per week)
____ frequent visitor (once a week on average)
____ occasional visitor (twice a month or less)
____ never go to Main Street
14b. If you are a Main Street visitor, what is the most frequent reason for your visits?
(check one item)
____ shop/purchase goods and services
____ go to a bar/restaurant for dinner or a drink
____ get take out/fast food
____ stroll/go window shopping and people watching
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
14c. If you never visit Main Street, what is the main reason for not going there? (check one item)
____ shops don't have the things I need
____ too crowded
____ no place to park
____ too expensive
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
15a. How often do you use the Manayunk Canal towpath?
____ regular user (more than once per week)
____ frequent user (once a week on average)
____ occasional user (twice a month or less)
____ never use the towpath
15b. If you are a towpath user, what is your most frequent use of the towpath? (check one item)
____ athletic activity (biking, running, walking for fitness)
____ strolling/bird watching/fishing/ just sitting
____ artistic pursuits
____ walking my dog(s)
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
15c. If you never use the towpath, what is the main reason for not going there? (check one item)
____ don't feel safe
____ too much pollution (poor air and/or water quality)
____ too much litter and trash
____ just not interested
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
16. Considering the residential character of Manayunk, how would you rate the neighborhood's...?
(circle one choice for each item)
a. overall condition and appearance [a 1-to-5 rating scale was used for each item]
b. cleanliness
c. safety
d. taxes
e. quality of schools
f. affordability of housing
g. convenience to work and/or school
h. places to shop for everyday needs
i. traffic and parking
j. public transit service
k. sense of community
l. residents as "your neighbors"
m. convenience to places of worship
n. parks and open space
o. public recreation facilities
p. other (describe) _______________
17. From the items listed in Question #16 above, what do you like best about living in Manayunk?
What do you dislike most about the neighborhood?
____ is what I like best about living in Manayunk (select the letter for one item from question #16)
____ is what I dislike most about living in Manayunk (select the letter for one item from question #16)
18. Considering the Main Street Commercial District, how would you rate the District's...?
(circle one choice for each item)
a. overall condition and appearance [a 1-to-5 rating scale was used for each item]
b. cleanliness
c. safety
d. lighting
e. traffic and parking
f. type of shops and services
g. number of bars/restaurants/clubs
h. amount of commercial development
i. growth as a tourist attraction
j. handicapped accessibility
k. other (describe) _______________
19. From the items listed in Question #18 above, what do you like best about Main Street?
What do you dislike most about Main Street?
____ is what I like best about Main Street
(select the letter for one item from question #18)
____ is what I dislike most about Main Street
(select the letter for one item from question #18)
20. Using the rating scale below, how important are the following measures for improving the quality of life in Manayunk?
(circle one choice for each item)
a. more neighborhood involvement [a 1-to-5 rating scale was used for each item]
b. more visible police protection
c. better residential street lighting
d. regular residential street cleaning
e. more plants & trees in neighborhood
f. better traffic and parking enforcement
g. permit parking for residents
h. off-street parking for residents
i. more places to shop for residents
j. grocery store/food market
k. video store
l. pharmacy
m. public restrooms in business district
n. public parking garage for Main Street
o. crackdown on nuisance behavior
p. more choices for child care
q. more youth activities/programs
r. more senior activities/programs
s. public bulletin board for job listings
t. more convenient medical services
u. other (describe) ____________________
21. Using the rating scale below, what are your feelings about the events and festivals held in Manayunk throughout the year?
(circle one choice for each event)
a. Canal Day [a 1-to-5 rating scale was used for each item]
b. Main Street Stroll
c. CoreStates Bike Race
d. Manayunk Arts Festival
e. Indian Summer Feast
22a. Are you an active participant in your neighborhood civic group?
____ yes (if YES, skip ahead to question #23)
____ no (if NO, please answer question #22b. below)
22b. What is the main reason you choose not to participate?
____ too busy/don't have the time
____ don't know who they are, or where and when they meet
____ don't believe they can or will accomplish much
____ not interested
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
The following questions are about you and your household. The information you provide will remain confidential,
and will be used only to analyze survey responses and better understand the residents of Greater Manayunk as a group.
No information about individual persons or households will be divulged or made available to anyone in any form.
23. What is your age?
____ years
24. Are you...?
____ male
____ female
25a. How many people live in your house or apartment, including yourself?
______
25b. If other people live in your house or apartment, are they...?
____ members of your family
____ unrelated to you
____ other relationship (describe) ______________________________
26a. Do any children live in your household?
____ no (if NO, skip ahead to question #27)
____ yes (if YES, please answer question #26b. through #26d. below.)
26b. Please list the ages of children living in your house or apartment:
____ , ____ , ____ , ____ , ____
26c. Indicate the number of children attending each type of school:
____ public school
____ private school
____ parochial school
____ other (describe) ___________________________________________
26d. If you require child care services, has your experience been that...?
____ additional child care facilities are needed in Manayunk
____ finding child care in the neighborhood has not been a problem
27. How many adults in your household are employed, either full- or part-time, in the following occupations?
(indicate the number of adults in each category)
Full- Part-
time time
____ ____ executive - management - professional
____ ____ technical - sales
____ ____ clerical - secretarial
____ ____ food service - maintenance worker
____ ____ manufacturing - production - construction - transportation worker
____ ____ homemaker
____ ____ retired
____ ____ student
____ ____ not currently employed
____ ____ other (describe) _______________________________
28. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
____ did not complete high school
____ graduated high school
____ some college
____ graduated college
____ post-graduate degree
29. What is your total annual household income (from all sources)?
____ less than $20,000
____ $20,000 -- $29,999
____ $30,000 -- $39,999
____ $40,000 -- $59,999
____ $60,000 -- $79,999
____ $80,000 -- $99,999
____ $100,000 or more
30. Use the space below for any additional thoughts or comments:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE
Use the enclosed postage-paid envelope to return your completed questionnaire to:
Manayunk Survey, P. O. Box 4648, Philadelphia, PA 19127
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