Dr. Toulouse - Urban Life & Culture - Fall 2004
Department of Sociology - Brooklyn College

COMMUNITY SURVEY


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"Community" is a paradoxical concept: we want it to be strong for the sake of public safety, but not too strong for the sake of our personal privacy. Looking back over the LAST YEAR, which of the following statements apply to you? VOTE FOR AS MANY AS APPLY.

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I am friends (as opposed to acquaintances) with at least one other occupant of my building.

I have regular conversations with neighbors when I see them on the street.

I occasionally have dinner with a neighbor.

I recognize certain neighbors (most often retired people) as "street captains." These are people who "patrol" my street during the day time, either by hanging out on the stoop or by walking up and talking to other neighbors. These are the people who always know what the utility trucks are doing on the street.

I have participated in a block party on my street.

I am wary of confiding in certain nosey neighbors.

I have called the police about something suspicious going on in my street.

Some of my neighbors are inconsiderate and engage in anti-social behavior.

I have had an argument with a neighbor.

I have at least one person living on my street who I go out of my way to avoid.


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