Greetings residents of Lenawee! 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.   There was a 62% response rate. 

Here’s what you said...
 
 

Many of you said that you feel connected and that you belong on Lenawee. Here are some results:

• Residents on the block know each other (85% agree).

• People who live on the block think of themselves as a community (69% agree).

• People on the block socialize with each other (69% agree).

• People on the block feel they belong here (69% agree).

• Residents care about the block’s future (54% agree).

People on the block feel connected to each other (62% agree).

The majority of you (54%) feel that people on this block never do things together to improve the block. In addition, 62% said that people on Lenawee participate in community improvement activities, such as flower plantings. The vast majority (85%) said that you can persuade the city to respond to your concerns. Additionally, 62% of you indicated that people on this block participate in the curbside recycling program. 
 
 

Residents Make a Difference

When asked the questions, "What is the best thing about living on this block?," and "What is it that you feel contributes most to your sense of community on your block?," several of you indicated that it was the neighbors that make a difference in sense of community. Many of you noted that it is valuable to have residents who have been on the block for a while.

The overall sense of community on Lenawee was mixed. Sixty-two percent of you told us that there is too little overall sense of community on Lenawee is. However, 69% indicated that you would be interested in assuming a leadership role on the block. In addition, 69% indicated that you either liked or loved living on Lenawee. The number one response to the question, "What is the major problem facing this block?" was drugs. Some of you indicated that getting together with neighbors and increasing communication would help increase the sense of community.
 
 

Once again, we appreciate the time that each of you took to participate in our survey and to let us know a little bit about yourselves. If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact John Schweitzer at 353-9144, Michigan State University, Urban Affairs Programs.