Most of you indicated that people on the block:

• think of Berkeley as a community (75%)

• know each other (88%)

• socialize with each other (88%)

• feel they belong on Berkeley (88%)

• like each other (88%)

• feel a community spirit exists among neighbors (88%)

• trust one another (100%)

Most of you thought that Berkeley has less criminal activity compared to other blocks in Lansing (63%), that it is a safe place to live (88%),and that it is safe to walk on the street at night (100%).

Yes!! You indicated that people on Berkeley support one another in different ways.

You said people on the block:

• help each other out when one has a problem (63%)

• comfort each other in times of need (63%)

• take care of each others’ plants, pets, and kids (100%)

• feel comfortable borrowing and lending things from each other (100%)

• watch out for each other (100%)

• give rides to each other if needed (100%)

Overall Sense of Community

Several of you mentioned that Berkeley has issues that need to be addressed. You indicated reducing crime, increasing participation in community activities, and fixing the potholes on the street as some of them. With your level of sense of community and commitment to improve conditions on the block as indicated in the results of our survey, we believe that you will be able to come up with a plan of action to solve these issues.

Overall, a high level of participation, connection, safety, and support all seem to be present on Berkeley. However, you indicated that increasing them would enhance the sense of community that exists on the block and make Berkeley a much better place to live.

We would like to thank you for your participation and for allowing us to visit your neighborhood. If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to call John Schweitzer at 353-9144, Urban Affairs Programs at MSU.

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