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A dataset containing survey responses from Bloomington, Indiana's community survey in 2017. Two open-ended questions are utilized.
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A data frame with 595 rows and 227 variables:
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Zip Code
Bloomington as a place to live
Your neighborhood as a place to live
Bloomington as a place to raise children
Bloomington as a place to work
Bloomington as a place to visit
Bloomington as a place to retire
The overall quality of life in the City of Bloomington
Overall feeling of safety in Bloomington
Overall ease of getting to the places you usually visit
Quality of overall natural environment in Bloomington
Overall Òbuilt environmentÓ of Bloomington (including overall design, of buildings, parks and transportation systems)
Health and wellness opportunities in Bloomington
Overall opportunities for education and enrichment
Overall economic health of Bloomington
Sense of community
Overall image or reputation of Bloomington
Recommend living in the City of Bloomington to someone who asks
Remain in the City of Bloomington for the next five years
In your neighborhood during the day
In your neighborhood at night
In Bloomington's downtown area during the day
In Bloomington's downtown area at night
Traffic flow on major streets
Ease of public parking
Cost of public parking
Ease of travel by car
Ease of travel by public transportation
Ease of travel by bicycle
Ease of walking
Availability of paths and walking trails
Air quality
Cleanliness of the City
Overall appearance
Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable housing
Fitness opportunities
Recreational opportunities
Availability of affordable food
Availability of affordable health care
Availability of affordable mental health care
Availability of affordable child care/preschool
K-12 education
Adult educational opportunities
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Opportunities to participate in religious or spiritual events and activities
Employment opportunities
Shopping opportunities downtown
Shopping opportunities outside downtown
Cost of living in Bloomington
Overall quality of business and service establishments in Bloomington
Entertainment downtown
Entertainment outside downtown
Overall development of a variety of housing options in downtown (i.e. townhomes, apartments, etc.)
Opportunities to participate in social events and activities
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to participate in community matters
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
Neighborliness of residents in Bloomington
Made efforts to conserve water
Made efforts to make your home more energy efficient
Observed a code violation or other hazard in the City of Bloomington (weeds, scattered trash, etc.)
You or a household member were a victim of a crime in the City of Bloomington
You or a household member reported a crime to the police in the City of Bloomington
Stocked supplies in preparation for an emergency
Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause or candidate
Attended an event, meeting or convention at the Bloomington/Monroe Convention Center
Have you contacted any City of Bloomington staff (parks, police, public works, parking, etc.) in-person, by phone, email, web or uReport within the last 12 months?
Knowledgeable
Responsive
Courteous
Overall impression
Attended a local public meeting
Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting
Participated in religious or spiritual activities
Attended an event offered by the City of Bloomington
Used bus or other public transportation instead of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving alone
Walked or biked instead of driving
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Bloomington
Talked to or visited with your immediate neighbors
Done a favor for a neighbor
The City of Bloomington
Indiana State Government
The Federal Government
The value of services for the taxes paid to City
The overall direction that the City is taking
The job City government does at welcoming citizen involvement
Overall confidence in City government
Generally acting in the best interest of the community
Being honest/transparent
Treating all residents fairly
Listening to public concern
Switchyard Park completion
Development/job creation in the Trades District/certified tech park
Expansion of the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention Center
Redevelopment of current hospital site on W. 2nd St.
City-wide high speed fiber for internet access
To what degree, if at all, do you think homelessness is a challenge in the City of Bloomington?
Supportive housing combines housing with services such as job training and substance abuse programs. To what extent would you support or oppose the City assisting supportive housing for residents who are experiencing homelessness?
City website (Bloomington.in.gov)
Local media outlets (newspapers, radio, local television stations)
The local government television channel, CATs
City Council meetings and other public meetings
Talking with City officials
City communications via social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter etc.)
Word-of-mouth
Email distribution lists
Police services
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical service
Crime prevention
Fire prevention and education
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
Sidewalk maintenance
Downtown parking
Neighborhood/residential parking
Parking garages
Traffic signal timing
Bus or transit services
Garbage collection
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
Storm drainage
Drinking water
Sewer services
Land use, planning and zoning
Code enforcement (weeds, trash, etc.)
Animal care and control
Economic development
Sustainability efforts
Health services
Public information services
Preservation of natural areas (i.e. forests)
Open space (green space)
FarmersÕ market
Taste of Bloomington
Lotus Festival
Fourth Street Arts Fair
Overall customer service by City Employees
City website
Affordable/workforce housing availability
Resident interaction with the Bloomington Police Department
Public art provided by the City
Small Business support
Parks
Trails
Police services
Fire services
Ambulance or emergency medical service
Crime prevention
Fire prevention and education
Traffic enforcement
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
Sidewalk maintenance
Downtown parking
Neighborhood/residential parking
Parking garages
Traffic signal timing
Bus or transit services
Garbage collection
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
Storm drainage
Drinking water
Sewer services
Land use, planning and zoning
Code enforcement (weeds, trash, etc.)
Animal care and control
Economic development
Sustainability efforts
Health services
Public information services
Preservation of natural areas (i.e. forests)
Open space (green space)
FarmersÕ market
Taste of Bloomington
Lotus Festival
Fourth Street Arts Fair
Overall customer service by City Employees
City website
Affordable/workforce housing availability
Resident interaction with the Bloomington Police Department
Public art provided by the City
Small Business support
Parks
Trails
Recycle at home
Purchase goods or services from a business located in Bloomington
Read or watch local news (via television, paper, computer, etc.)
Vote in local elections
What is your employment status?
To what extent do you agree or disagree that your household is currently experiencing financial security?
Do you work inside the boundaries of the City of Bloomington?
How many years have you lived in the City of Bloomington?
Which best describes the building you live in?
Do you rent or own your home?
About how much is your monthly housing cost for the place you live (including rent, mortgage payment, property tax, property insurance and homeownersÕ association (HOA) fees)?
Do any children 17 or under live in your household?
Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?
How much do you anticipate your householdÕs total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.)
Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
In which category is your age?
With what gender do you identify most closely?
Do you consider a cell phone or land line your primary telephone number?
Are you a student?
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Q19 verbatim coded by survey collectors
Q20 verbatim coded by survey collectors
What is the one thing you like least about the City of Bloomington?
What is the one thing you like most about the City of Bloomington?
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