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This
is the survey that we conducted in the neighborhood around Jungle Hill.
It may give you some ideas of things to include if you're considering
doing a survey in your neighborhood. Through
our survey, we reached out to 171 neighbors of all ages. We conducted
the survey in four different languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese
and Vietnamese.
The
first few questions are just to get some BACKGROUND:
1.
How long have you lived in the neighborhood? years
2.
How do you feel about the area?
3.
What do you know about Jungle Hill?
Unfamiliar
Knows it's a Land Trust
Knows Political History
Mentions Social Problems
Natural History/Landslide
Knows About Current Activities
Other
(Great Resource Person! Return for:
Interview,
Photos,
Other)
The
next few questions are about HOW JUNGLE HILL IS BEING USED NOW?
(Read
question, then let them answer. Don't read answers. Check all answers
that apply)
4.
Does anyone from your home visit the hill now?
No
Yes If yes, for what?
Sitting
Playing
Bike Riding
Planting
Dog Walking
Jogging
Other
4a.
If yes, how often do people from your home visit Jungle Hill?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
5.
What do you like about Jungle Hill as it is now?
Trees
Grass
Native Plants
View of hill
View from hill
Wildlife
Bike Trails
Hidden Places
Place to meet neighbors
A place to relax
Other
Other
6.
Do you think there are any serious problems with the way Jungle Hill
is now?
If
so, what are they?
No serious problems
Dumping
Litter
Fire Hazard
Crime (Specify)
Unsightly
People making noise (who)
Lack of Lighting
Other
7.
Have you ever participated in any organized activites on the hill?
None
Trash pick up
Weeding/Planting
Community Meeting
Social Event
Other
7a.
If yes, when was the last time you participated?
8.
What kind of positive role could you see Jungle Hill playing in the
life of this community?
9.
Do you feel that changes should be made on Jungle Hill?
No, leave it as it is
A few minor changes
Yes, major changes
Comments:
10.
What would your ideal use of Jungle Hill?
11.
Who do you think could best manage Jungle Hill for the good of the community?
(Read
the list)
Community Land Trust(current owners)
Oakland Parks and Recreation Department
Neighbors Working Together
Other
Don't know
Questions/Comments:
12.
The following is a list of activities or changes that could happen on
Jungle Hill. As I read each category, please say whether you would consider
it to be positive or negative.
Positve
/Negative /Undecided /Don't Care
Community
Gardening
Natural
Landscaping
Community
Social Events
Kid's
programs
Programs
for Teens
Environmental
Education for Adults
Picnic
Tables
Bike
Riding
Jungle
Gym
Sand
Box
Club
House/Recreation Center
Basket
Ball Court
Barbecue
Pit
Trash
Bins
Fencing
Better
Paths/Stairs
Better
Lighting
Pond
Mural
Lawns
Are
there any other things you would like to add to this list, either positive
or negative?
12a.
Of the ideas above, are there any that you ar your family would particularly
use or enjoy? (Put a star by those mentioned)
13.
How would you feel about poeple from outside the neighborhood coming
to Jungle Hill?
Fine
OK as long as they don't cause trouble
Don't want it
14.
What concerns, if any, would you have about changes that could be made
on Jungle Hill?
None
Increased noise
Increased Crime
Won't be kept up
Hurt propety values
Will destroy the natural setting
Other
We'd
also like to know about OTHER OPEN SPACE your family uses.
15.
What locations do your and your family visit for outdoor activities?
Foothill Meadows
Sandborn
Peralta
Dimond
Jefferson
Calvin Simmons
Allendale
Brookdale
Hills/Regional Parks (Tilden, Redwood, Joaquin Miller, Anthony Chabot...)
Beach/Bay (Crown Beach, Alameda, Berkeley Pier, Berkeley Marina...)
Other
Other
Our
last questions are about whether or not you are WILLING TO HELP?
16.
In what ways, if any, would you be willing to participate in the Jungle
Hill project?
(Read
list)
Yes/
No/ Maybe
Helping
to decide what will be done
Community
Work days
Helping
to maintain the area
Educating
the Community
Translation/Language
Other
17.
Any last thoughts or opinions?
18.
Can we keep in touch with you about what's going on on Jungle Hill?
No
Yes
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Age:
Below 10
11-20
21-30
31-60
61+
Sex:
Male
Female
How
amy adult in you family:
How many teenagers:
How many children:
Ethnicity/Nationality:
Date
of interview
Enthusiastic Participant/Community Leader
Interviewer(s)
Language
of interview:
Translator:
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