Every year we create a survey to ask about the major concerns, likes, and issues that JWN members have about the neighborhood and what we should be focusing on for the coming year. Give us your feedback and ideas.

N=120

Who took it:

83% owner occupied

17% renter [12% house detached/duplex/triplex, 5% Apartment

18-24

0.83%1

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25-34

15.83%19

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35-44

17.50%21

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45-54

5.83%7

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55-64

18.33%22

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65+

41.67%50

 

In general, what are your top public safety concerns as a JWN resident?

#1. Property crime (home/auto burglary)

#2. Property crime (petty theft/bike)

#3. Anti-social behavior (e.g., public drug use, belligerence)

 

In general, what are your top quality of life concerns?

#1. (tie) Litter/vandalism and Illegal Camping (vehicle, open space)

#2. Anti-social behavior (e.g., public drug use/smoking, belligerence)

#3. Cost of living/rent

 

What do neighbors like the most about the JWN?

#1. Central location

#2. Bike/pedestrian friendly

#3. Trees

 

Top ways people here about the JWN?

#1. Mailed Newsletters

#2. eNews

#3. Yard Signs

 

Major Public Safety Concerns (written responses that drew multiple comments)

Homeless camping impacts (trash, human waste, near public spaces, sharps).

Street safety (speed, crossing [W. 11^th , Jefferson] sidewalks)

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Quality of Life (written responses that drew multiple comments)

Housing: need more density; we have enough density; housing costs.

Poor pedestrian infrastructure

Crime/trash

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What do you like about the JWN?

Billboards: require constant maintenance, vandalism.

Major takeaways from written comments:

Even split for/against density

Top concerns were homelessness/car camping and Street safety (Speed, bike, pedestrian/sidewalks) followed by need for parking control. There is a lot of momentum on street safety, and we suggest we look at sidewalk repairs and reverting W. 11^th and W. 13^th to two-way as projects for 2021/22. This fits with the RPP in progress.

Other concerns voiced by more than one person: Push city to meaningfully address homelessness (ongoing for us) and Emergency preparedness. So, a push on preparedness would be another project.

 

What Should we Work on This Year?

 

Join us on January 12 Tuesday 6:30-8:30PM

We will send out a Zoom link to everyone on the eNews list, volunteer lists, or contact us at jwneugene@gmail.com for a link and access code.

On the Agenda:

• Challenges and Opportunities for 2021: A Neighborhood discussion on priorities

Let’ share a meal. Order out from one of our many excellent local restaurants!

• January is normally a pizza party, and TrackTown Pizza donates pies, but this year they are providing a special JWN discount that day, mention Jefferson Westside Neighbors and get a medium pizza, two toppings, for $11 (about half off!)
• Cornbread Cafe now has an Early Bird Special every day between 11-1. It’s $2 off for all sandwiches and the cafe’s large build-your-own meal.