February 1996                                                                            Lansing, MI
The Randolph Review

Hello Randolph Residents! We would like to thank you for your participation in the survey that we conducted a few months ago. The purpose of the survey was to find out how strong of a sense of community exists on your block. As a way of expressing our appreciation for your active participation in our study, we have designed this newsletter specifically for your block to share with you what we have learned. The information you provided enabled us to know and understand how different and unique Randolph Street is from the rest of the blocks in Lansing.

We interviewed 13 households on Randolph. Let’s take a look at what people said.

HELLO


Randolph Neighbors Support and Care About One Another

Randolph neighbors appear to contribute to a supportive environment. Over half of you said that you take care of each others’ plants, pets, and kids; that you watch out for each other; and that you comfort each other in times of need. In addition, 80% of you said that you would give rides to each other if needed; and 77% of you said that you like one another. These are positive responses from most of you.



Safety on Randolph

About 77% of you stated that it is safe to walk on Randolph at night and that people on the block feel that it is a safe place to live.

The ratings for participation in various activities varied greatly depending on the question. For example, only 8% of you said that people on the block participate in social activities such as pot lucks. Thirty nine percent said that people on this block participate in community improvement activities and all (100%) said that people on the block recycle.

You also highlighted that people on the block:


Overall Sense of Community

The residents of Randolph do not appear to get together for social occasions as much as some of you said you would like. However, there is a reported sense of safety and care for one another. The fact that everyone recycles shows a willingness to improve the community. Although the percentages varied throughout, there were common themes mentioned when asked "what is the best thing about living on this block?" Many of you said that Randolph is a quiet block, that it is clean, and that it is the neighbors who contribute to the sense of community.

If you have any questions about this survey, please do not hesitate to call John Schweitzer at
353-9144, Urban Affairs Programs at Michigan State University.