We would like to thank you for participating in our survey a few months ago. The purpose of the survey was to see how strong of a "sense of community" exists on your block. This newsletter highlights what you said in the interviews. 
 

Let’s take a look ..... 

Clemens is home!!

Most of you like to live on Clemens because people:

• like each other (65% agree)

• are committed to the block’s future (65% agree)

• feel they belong on the block (71% agree)

• are concerned about community problems (53% agree)

• are interested in working with neighbors (82% agree)

• participate in community improvement activities (82% agree)

• talk to each other fairly often (60% agree)

• are committed to the block’s future (77% agree) 

In addition several of you mentioned that some advantages to living on this block are fair housing, value, and good location. 

Strong Connection and Support on Clemens

There was an overwhelming indication of a strong supportive network and connection existing among you on Clemens. You also mentioned that most of you help your neighbors, whether it is yard work, giving rides, or any small but thoughtful act of kindness for one another, especially for a neighbor who is in need of help. 
 

Though most of you have a lot of nice things to say about living on Clemens, you were also pretty straightforward and honest about the things that you are most concerned about. 

• more community programs and services for the kids on the block

• a stop sign must be installed at Prospect and Clemens

Overall, we were left with the impression that residents on the 200’s block of Clemens think highly of your block. There are concerns and issues that residents face, just like any other block in Lansing or communities elsewhere, but there are also aspects that make Clemens a good place to live. 
 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact John Schweitzer at 353-9144, Urban Affairs Programs, Michigan State University.