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2. 1. Do you live in Framingham?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. 2. If you answered "No" to question 1 and indicated that you do not live in Framingham, please choose your answer below to indicate your connection to Framingham and then skip to question #18.

   1. I work in Framingham
   2. I shop or use services in Framingham
   3. I have family or friends in Framingham
   4. I attend college in Framingham
   5. Other
6. 3. Which district in Framingham do you live in?

   1. 1
   2. 2
   3. 3
   4. 4
   5. 5

   1. 6
   2. 7
   3. 8
   4. 9
   5. I don’t know
7. If you need assistance locating your district, please use link below.
   LOCATE YOUR DISTRICT
9. 4. What is your current housing situation? Please select the answer that most closely reflects your circumstances.

   1. I own the home I live in
   2. I rent where I live
   3. I share my apartment or house with one or more roommates
   4. I live with my parents or other relatives
   5. I am currently unhoused
   6. Other
11. Please consider the following types of community development and housing needs in Framingham and identify the needs you think are most important.
13. 5. Community Services: Please select up to 3 needs that you believe are the most important for Framingham. Since you can only choose three, prioritize the areas that matter most to you.

    1. Senior services
    2. Youth activities middle school
    3. Youth activities high school
    4. Childcare
    5. Transportation services
    6. Anti‐crime programs
    7. Health services
    8. Mental health services
15. 6. Neighborhood Infrastructure and Services: Select up to three needs that you feel are most important for Framingham. You can only choose three, so please focus on your top priorities.

    1. Tree planting
    2. Code enforcement
    3. Cleanup of abandoned lots/buildings
    4. Public safety
    5. Drainage improvement
    6. Water/sewer improvement
    7. Street maintenance or improvements
    8. Sidewalk maintenance or improvements
    9. Street lighting
17. 7. Community Facilities: Please select up to three needs that you believe are most important for Framingham. Since you are limited to three choices, focus on your highest priorities.

    1. Senior centers
    2. Youth centers
    3. Childcare centers
    4. Parks and recreation facilities
    5. Health care facilities
    6. Community centers
    7. Fire stations and equipment
    8. Libraries
    9. Accessible supermarkets
19. 8. Economic Development: Select up to three needs that you consider most important for Framingham. As you can only choose three, please focus on your top priorities.

    1. Small business loans/ assistance
    2. Job creation/retention
    3. Technical/ job skills training
    4. Commercial/industrial rehab
    5. Facade improvements
    6. Business mentoring
    7. Literacy skills
    8. ESL & Adult Basic Education
    9. More bus routes
    10. Extended bus hours
21. 9. Special Needs Services: Please select up to three needs that you believe are most important for Framingham. Since you are limited to three choices, focus on your highest priorities.

    1. Centers/services for disabled
    2. Accessibility improvements
    3. Domestic violence services
    4. Substance abuse services
    5. Homeless shelters/services
    6. HIV/AIDS centers & services
    7. Neglected/abused children centers and services
23. 10. Housing: Select up to three housing needs that you consider most important for Framingham. As you can only choose three, please focus on your top priorities.

    1. Increase the amount of affordable housing (including for people with disabilities, seniors, and homeless)
    2. Assistance for residents to maintain safe, healthy, and affordable housing
    3. Construct more single-family homes
    4. More housing near areas with jobs
    5. More affordable housing in mixed income neighborhoods
    6. Better quality of houses (construction / maintenance)
    7. Assistance for first-time homebuyers with down-payment or purchase costs
    8. Fair access to housing (discrimination issues)
25. 11. What do you think are the most significant challenges facing renters? Select up to three challenges that you believe are most important. You can only choose three, so please focus on your top priorities.

    1. Lack of rental housing supply
    2. Background check
    3. Perceived discrimination
    4. Landlords who are unresponsive
    5. Credit report history
    6. Lack of start-up funds (first, last, or security deposit)
    7. Rental history
27. Housing Discrimination:
29. 12. Do you believe discrimination is an issue in your neighborhood?

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Unsure
30. 13. Have you ever experienced discrimination in housing? (If no, skip to 18)

    1. Yes
    2. No
32. 14. If yes, who do you believe discriminated against you?

    1. Landlord/property manager
    2. Mortgage lender
    3. Real estate agent
    4. Mortgage Insurer
33. 15. On what basis do you believe you were discriminated against?

    1. Race
    2. Gender
    3. Color
    4. National Origin
    5. Sexual Orientation
    6. Religion
    7. Disability (either you or someone close to you)
    8. Familial Status (single‐parent with children, family with children or expecting a child)
35. 16. If you believe you have been discriminated against, have you reported the incident?

    1. Yes
    2. No
36. 17. If No – Why?

    1. Don’t know where to report
    2. Don’t believe it makes any difference
    3. Afraid of retaliation
    4. Too much trouble
38. 18. What is your age?
    -- Select One --Under 2121-2930-3940-5455-6465 and above
39. 19. What is your gender?
41. 20. Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?
    -- Select One --YesNoPrefer not to say
42. 21. Do you have a disability that affects your daily activities?

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Prefer not to say
44. 22. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?

    1. Yes
    2. No
    3. Prefer not to say
45. 23. What is your race? (Check all that apply)

    1. Native American or Alaska Native
    2. White
    3. Black or African American
    4. Hispanic or Latino
    5. Asian
    6. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    7. Middle Eastern or North African
    8. Other
47. 24. What is your highest level of education?

    1. Less than high school graduate
    2. High school graduate (includes GED)
    3. Some college or associate degree
    4. Bachelor degree or above
48. 25. How many people live in your home, including yourself?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3-4
    4. 5-7
    5. 8 or more
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