There was an overwhelmingly high level of agreement with statements concerning support and connection between neighbors.

Here are some examples:

• People on this block help each other out when one of them has a problem (60% agreed).

• People on this block feel connected to each other (70% agreed).

• People on this block take care of each others’ plants, pets, and kids (70% agreed).

• People on this block socialize with each other (70% agreed).

• People on this block comfort each other in times of need (78% agreed).

• People on this block like each other (89% agreed).

• People on this block would give rides to each other if needed (90% agreed).

• People on this block know each other (90% agreed).

• People on this block watch out for each other (100% agreed).

• People on this block trust each other (100% agreed).

Sixty-seven percent (67%) of you told us that people on this block can reduce the amount of crime on Cooper. Eighty- nine percent (89%) said that Cooper is a safe place to live, and 90% said that it is safe to walk on the street, even at night.

In addition to a feeling of safety, you described high levels of participation on this block. Eighty percent (80%) of you said that people on this block participate in social activities such as pot lucks (90%); and 100% said that people on this block participate in the curbside recycling program. All of you (100%) said that you would be interested in working together to improve conditions on Cooper. This is very encouraging!!!

When asked about your sense of community overall on Cooper, 89% of you said that it is "just about right." And, 100% of you indicated that you either liked or loved living on Cooper Avenue. With these responses, we were left with the impression that Cooper has a relatively high sense of community and residents who are willing to work together to improve the conditions on the block. Congratulations!