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Tom Nosack tom.nosack@ci.vancouver.wa.us
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Demographics
full dataset
Clark County, WA General
Demographic Characteristics:
July 2006 Total
Total population 412,938
SEX AND AGE
Male 205,575 50%
Female 207,363 50%
Under 19 116,903 28%
19 to 34 years 89,691 22%
35 to 44 years 60,764 15%
45 to 54 years 60,205 15%
55 to 64 years 43,530 11%
65 and over 41,845 10%
Total population 412,938
One race 402,539 97%
White 372,528 90%
Black or African American 8,477 2%
American Indian and Alaska
Native 3,829 1%
Asian 16,135 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander 1,570 0%
Race alone or in combination with one or
more other races
White 382,298 93%
Black or African American 11,542 3%
American Indian and Alaska
Native 7,108 2%
Asian 20,218 5%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander 2,745 1%
HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE
Total population 412,938 100%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 24,948 6%
Not Hispanic or Latino Total 387,990 94%
White alone 349,794 85%
sual, or intriguing comments
percent over 18 years old
survey census age group
24% 30% 19 to 34 years
31% 21% 35 to 44 years
19% 20% 45 to 54 years
13% 15% 55 to 64 years
14% 14% 65 and over
East European percentages used in the report were developed from the "nation of origin" data set
Countries identified as East European were added together.
City of Vancouver - Diversity Input to Strategic Planning Process - Fall 2007
Source of Responses
Organization Source Language(s) Native English notes
Clark College ESL Classes Russian, Spanish, others 0 183 Surveys in English as class projects
Lutheran Services NW ESL and Citizenship classes Russian 73 2 Nearly all in Russian
St. John's Catholic Church Spanish service Spanish 23 17 Most in Spanish
Korean Society of Vancouver Korean language churches Korean 72 30 Most in Korean
On-line surveys Survey Monkey Russian, Spanish, Korean, English 1 49 Nearly all in English
City of Vancouver Job Fair - laptops w/Survey Monkey English 0 120 Surveys in English
169 401 Sub totals
570 total
450 Surveys in native language
Notes:
Job Fair respondents not included in statistics that break down by diversity because it is unknown how many "Caucasian" responses were actually "East European"
East European immigrants do not tend to catagorize themselves as "East European" but by their ethnicity; in uncontrolled surveys this will be a source of difficulty.
All "Caucasian" responses from the Russian language surveys were combined with "East European" because they all were from this group. All Caucasians were East European
"East European" and "Russian Speaking" will be difficult to use as diversity groups because they may tend to identify by their ethnicity, not former nationality.
New immigrants may be any of a variety of ethnicities depending what part of the former Soviet Union they came from.
Native Language Survey Findings
Generation 1 immigrants tend to not use computers and will not complete online native language surveys
Generation 1.5 immigrants will tend to be more computer literate and if they take an online survey, it will be in English
Generation 2 are very computer literate and will take most surveys in English
To outreach Gen 1 and 1.5 immigrants, you need to provide paper copies of surveys at their gathering places, with a bilingual aide or translator.
Gen 1 will usually prefer native language surveys
Gen 1.5 will be willing to attempt English if it is a simple survey with little writing
counting differently:
CouvFest youth outreach 216
Clark College ESL Classes 183
CoV employees 126
Vancouver Job Fair 120
Korean community & churches 102
Lutheran Services NW 75
Vancouver Web Page online surveys 50
St John’s Church 40
total 912
Survey Results African
African None or EE/Cauc Hispanic American None or Diverse All Other Scientific
EE/Cauc Asian Hispanic American Other n=208 Asian n=160 n=95 n=12 Other n=31 Surveys Surveys Survey
1. Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
Getting better 143 122 85 8 14 372 70% 79% 86% 53% 52% 74.25% 70% 53% question difference:
Not changing 40 19 6 6 8 79 20% 12% 6% 40% 30% 15.77% 13% 23% Do you believe Vancouver is heading in the right or wrong direction?
Worse 22 14 8 1 5 50 11% 9% 8% 7% 19% 9.98% 18% 24% Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
Total Responses 205 155 99 15 27 501 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
70% 79% 86% 53% 52% 70% 79% 86% 53% 52%
5. Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
Yes 125 107 59 2 23 316 60% 66% 59% 14% 72% 61%
A little bit 73 50 36 10 9 178 35% 31% 36% 71% 28% 34%
No 10 6 5 2 0 23 5% 4% 5% 14% 0% 4%
Total Responses 208 163 100 14 32 517 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
60% 66% 59% 14% 72% 60% 66% 59% 14% 72%
7. Where do you live?
Vancouver 158 134 87 10 30 419 73% 84% 88% 67% 94% 81%
Clark County, not in a city 39 16 9 4 1 69 18% 10% 9% 27% 3% 13%
Other Clark County City 11 6 2 0 0 19 5% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Oregon 7 3 1 1 1 13 3% 2% 1% 7% 3% 3%
Total Responses 215 159 99 15 32 520 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
73% 84% 88% 67% 94% 73% 84% 88% 67% 94%
8. What is your age group please? staff phone nbrhds total
Under 18 2 17 5 0 1 25 1% 11% 5% 0% 3% 5% yes 70 316 19 131
18-34 32 34 42 4 12 124 15% 21% 44% 33% 39% 25% no 24 140 10 24
35-44 45 54 35 2 6 142 22% 34% 37% 17% 19% 28% don't know 16 144 17 33
45-54 39 30 10 1 5 85 19% 19% 11% 8% 16% 17% 110 600 46 188
55-64 41 15 1 5 3 65 20% 9% 1% 42% 10% 13%
65 or more 49 10 2 0 4 65 24% 6% 2% 0% 13% 13% 74% 64% 53% 41% 70%
Total Responses 208 160 95 12 31 506 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 16% 22% 23% 22% 13%
ethnic percentage 41.1% 31.6% 18.8% 2.4% 6.1% 41.1% 31.6% 18.8% 2.4% 6.1% 10% 15% 24% 37% 18%
Ethnic Raw
Eastern Native
Survey Results Caucasian European Asian Hispanic American African American Did Not Share Other combined
1. Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
yes Getting better 102 41 122 85 0 8 13 1 372
dk Not changing 28 12 19 6 0 6 5 3 79
no Worse 18 4 14 8 2 1 2 1 50
No Answer 8 3 9 1 0 0 7 0 28
Total Responses 156 60 164 100 2 15 27 5 529
5. Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
Yes 85 40 107 59 2 2 19 2 316
A little bit 58 15 50 36 0 10 6 3 178
No 9 1 6 5 0 2 0 0 23
No Answer 4 4 1 0 0 1 2 0 12
Total Responses 156 60 164 100 2 15 27 5 529
7. Where do you live?
Vancouver 105 53 134 87 2 10 24 4 419
Clark County, not in a city 33 6 16 9 0 4 0 1 69
Other Clark County City 11 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 19
Oregon 6 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 13
Other/No Answer 1 0 5 1 0 0 2 0 9
Total Responses 156 60 164 100 2 15 27 5 529
8. What is your age group please?
Under 18 2 0 17 5 0 0 0 1 25
18-34 19 13 34 42 1 4 9 2 124
35-44 34 11 54 35 0 2 6 0 142
45-54 30 9 30 10 1 1 4 0 85
55-64 32 9 15 1 0 5 2 1 65
65 or more 31 18 10 2 0 0 3 1 65
No age 8 0 4 5 0 3 3 0 23
Total Responses 156 60 164 100 2 15 27 5 529
Q2: Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work?
Diversity Population & Growth Jobs & Business Transportation Security & Crime Opportunity & Parks & Schools & Places to Diversity Environment Community Involvment Other
Development Related Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
EE & Cauc 55 29 32 15 11 20 8 10 7 8 6 10 211
Hispanic 33 31 10 8 11 2 7 3 3 1 2 3 114
Asian 28 19 9 7 3 2 2 4 1 5 1 3 84
African American 4 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 13
Other / No Answer 6 6 5 2 2 0 3 1 2 0 0 1 28
Total 126 87 58 32 28 25 20 18 16 14 9 17 450
Age Population & Growth Jobs & Business Transportation Security & Crime Opportunity & Parks & Schools & Places to Diversity Environment Community Involvment Other
Development Related Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
Under 18 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9
18 - 34 35 31 18 4 8 4 5 6 5 0 2 0 118
35 - 44 32 24 15 9 4 8 7 7 6 10 2 4 128
45 - 54 25 16 10 4 7 3 2 4 2 2 2 2 79
55 - 65 19 8 10 1 6 7 3 1 2 2 2 1 62
65 or more 8 2 3 7 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 8 35
No Answer 5 4 2 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 19
Total 126 87 58 32 28 25 20 18 16 14 9 17 450
Q3: What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or six years?
Transport Related Jobs, Businesses & Parks & Recreation, Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration, Diversity & Health care Reduce taxes Other
Problems Economy Activities Police Dept. changes Downtown & Center, Comunity Education Citizenship & Communicatio or fix budget
River-front Community Planning ESL n
Events
Total 164 118 83 78 72 64 53 35 28 13 12 9 14
Q4: What are your hopes or dreams for our community?
Jobs & Businesses, Sense of Safety, security & Parks & Recreation, Support Schools, Transport Affordable Environnment Health Care High Prices, Taxes Better Other
Growth, Community, Good Crime Activities, the arts Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing communication
Development QOL discriminate Education with the City
Total 102 73 57 52 38 38 30 24 22 19 11 4 25
Q6: How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change?
Listen to us & Culture & Diversity Public Involvement Jobs & Job Fairs Community Immigration, Solve Improve Safety Help with Reduce Taxes, Other
Communicate More & Volunteer Events, Citizenship & ESL Transportation Medical Fix Budget
Activities & Problems Problems
Parks
Total 64 36 42 28 20 20 8 5 5 6 10
Survey Results Clark County, Other Clark Other / No
Vancouver not in a city County City Oregon Answer
1. Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
Getting better 295 51 10 8 8
Not changing 62 7 6 1 1
Worse 43 7 1 0 1
No Answer 19 4 2 1 2
Total Responses 419 69 19 10 12
5. Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
Yes 262 33 5 6 10
A little bit 131 29 12 3 2
No 19 3 1 0 0
No Answer 7 4 1 1 0
Total Responses 419 69 19 10 12
8. What is your age group please?
Under 18 9 0 0 0 0
18-34 106 10 2 1 0
35-44 116 23 8 4 2
45-54 64 20 6 3 1
55-64 46 12 2 1 2
65 or more 63 3 0 1 1
No age 15 1 1 0 6
Total Responses 419 69 19 10 12
9. Diversity:
Caucasian 105 33 11 3 4
African American 10 4 0 1 0
Asian 134 16 6 3 5
Eastern European 53 6 0 1 0
Hispanic 87 9 2 1 1
Native American 2 0 0 0 0
I do not with to share this information 25 0 0 1 2
Other: Central/NW European, Morocco, Iran, Mixed 3 1 0 0 0
Total Responses 419 69 19 10 12
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more No age
1. Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
Getting better 5 84 118 70 39 41 15 372
Not changing 2 19 14 7 11 19 4 76
Worse 2 11 13 9 9 6 2 52
No Answer 0 5 8 8 4 2 2
Total Responses 9 119 153 94 63 68 23 500
5. Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
Yes 5 55 89 58 35 58 16 316 61%
A little bit 4 51 58 31 21 6 6 177 34%
No 0 10 4 2 5 2 0 23 4%
No Answer 0 3 2 3 2 2 1
Total Responses 9 119 153 94 63 68 23 516
7. Where do you live?
Vancouver 9 106 116 64 46 63 15 419
Clark County, not in a city 0 10 23 20 12 3 1 69
Other Clark County City 0 2 8 6 2 0 1 19
Oregon 0 1 4 4 1 2 0 12
Other/No Answer 0 0 2 0 2 0 6
Total Responses 9 119 153 94 63 68 23 519
9. Diversity:
Eastern European / Caucasian 2 32 45 38 41 49 8 215
Asian 1 29 65 39 13 13 4 164
Hispanic 5 42 35 11 1 2 5 101
African American 0 4 2 1 5 0 3 15
None or Other: 1 12 6 5 3 4 3 34
Total Responses 9 119 153 94 63 68 23 529
9. Diversity: (disaggregated)
Caucasian 2 19 34 30 32 31 8 156
Eastern European 0 13 11 8 9 18 0 59
Asian 1 29 65 39 13 13 4 164
Hispanic 5 42 35 11 1 2 5 101
African American 0 4 2 1 5 0 3 15
Native American 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2
I do not with to share this information 0 9 6 4 2 3 3 27
Other: Central/NW European, Morocco, Iran, Mixed 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 5
Total Responses 9 119 153 94 63 68 23 529
9. Diversity: Age
survey census age group
22% 30% 19 to 34 years
29% 21% 35 to 44 years
18% 20% 45 to 54 years
12% 15% 55 to 64 years
13% 14% 65 and over
Q2 Q3
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the
work? next five or six years?
Actually, I just moved here a month ago. So in the last month, Vancouver has not changed. control/plan for growth
because it has very new schools. Vancouver is a very beautiful city. More security, much better Divest from private businesses, like the hotel downtown, prevent future horridly wasteful projects like the
walking bridge over HWY14, establish strong permanent position that light rail will NEVER come to Vancouver,
reduce traffic congestion particularly wrt I-5 bridge and 164th Ave./HWY14 areas
because more people are coming every day to Vancouver and they need a place to live and work and study I think the city government is doing an awesome job in maintaining and making the necessary changes
required to accommodate the increase in population. i am impressed that there is a greenway environment
within the city. Continue the good work
because Vancouver is between Oregon and Seattle Improve existing roads and neighborhoods, limit sprawl, slow traffic down, tell PDX to fly their crappy planes
over their own city.
because we are asking for the Latino community's opinion Stop hiring family members
better here there are old people and quiet the difficulty is in the studying for taking of citizenship. I would like it if they give the exam closer. In
Vancouver or Portland
diversity seems to be expanding, business opportunities are growing therefore so are employment positions. the most important thing that the government can help with is help immigrants to speak English
Vancouver is fast becoming a notable community.
getting better because we pay taxes; we have hope for the future, invest in the city This is my third year living in Vancouver. I came from Ukraine. When I went to a gathering in Moscow they did
not warn us that that we would have to take the citizenship exam in English. When I go to English classes, my
head hurts. If I knew that I would not have come. I am 68 years old. In school I was not a bad student. I beg
you, during your gatherings talk about this so that people would know about this. Other than that everything is
very good. I am thankful to you for everything.
I believe the public is concern about safety and well-being not just individually but as a community... Vancouver is a perfect place
Vancouver is filled with positive ideas and diversity.
we want to know more about what the politicians are doing. Maybe they should at least check the street lights
we wish that they give the citizenship test in Russian
I think that the amount of employment is decreasing and there are not many new companies to supply the
numbers of employment needed to supplement for the decrease in jobs.
it is getting better; the city is building up, pedestrian sidewalks are being built, parks are improved, the city
seems prettier
It looks like a group of people who really care and are excited about making Vancouver a better place are here
and looking for more of the same as well as changes already going in the right direction.
Its growing but problems are not
More opportunities for jobs as more employers move into the area. The population is growing and jobs follow
as more and more services are requires. We have a great area to live in and people who visit are often
enchanted and want to move and share this with us.
personally, I will say that the security in the city helps a lot to prevent crime, it makes people safe and able to
work, the city has done an excellent job in providing a lot of business opportunities, providing work and
comfort for the citizens
rapid, poorly controlled growth coupled with a lagging employment market is driving the cost of living up but
average buying power down
There's no traffic control in some areas of Downtown Vancouver. Constant speeding is making some roads
unsafe and difficult to live by. Faster traffic should be on streets like 4th Plain and Mill Plain, not through
historic neighborhoods (i.e. 39th and 33rd) There needs to be a crack down. PLANES FLYING OVER FROM PDX
ARE GETTING OBNOXIOUS!! Why are they allowed to fly directly over a densely populated area rather than
the industrial area of Portland?
we are looking for more
we would like the city to
would like equality with
Q4 Q6
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change?
A beautiful downtown with trees and revitalization of a sorely neglected, stunning waterfront. Downtown has so Better advertising of community events. I would love to see an e-mail sign up form of the City website. I would
much potential and all the neighborhoods surrounding it. Invest in what you have. sign up for events to be e-mailed to me!
A place that is affordable to live in, where you don't have to get in the car and go clear out to 164th to buy a Do the hard part of leadership: address challenges that are for the good of people & stay away from the
good loaf of bread or bottle of wine . . . where kids can grow up, have good career opportunities, raise their profitable and money rewards.
own families, and retire -- a community that has something (No! Everything!) for everybody.
A place where one live in Vancouver does not have to cross the river to earn a living get a different prosecuting attorney
advertise what Vancouver is like so others know! I am a part of the community in Vancouver
an open community with more values and open minds and knowledge of other cultures and countries I like the way people behave especially towards us. *** and the culture and the cleanliness of the city
be a part of Vancouver some day I would like to see restrictions or limits on cramped housing developments. The more I see of these, the more
I feel separated from the community and my neighbors. The whole area feels "impersonal"
be a safe and secure community to raise kids Improve Tree Conservation ordinance, pay more attention and give some influence to Neighborhood
Associations in land use decisions. Make neighborhoods more livable and distinctive. Reduce influence of
developers and their consultants over land-use decisions.
For all departments and facets of the city government to be unified and successful More actively include and recognize the unincorporated parts of Vancouver. I have lived first in Hazel dell and
now in Orchards since 1976, and have had a Vancouver address since 1976, but why should I? As a start,
consider including our neighborhood associations. We have a good one - Sifton.
give me work I can do alone more interaction & strategic investment in capital community projects, otherwise we don't want to know you
are there
I am a citizen that believes strongly with our close relation with Portland, and the other surrounding More jobs. HR people who are accessible, who will actually TALK to interested applicants and answer their
communities. I would like to see this relationship used to further unify the entire area. questions. I have not see many jobs in my field, PR with your agency which is very disappointing. It seems that
your agency does not have that many jobs and mostly picks internally for the ones that are posted.
I don't have any hopes and dreams about our community Portland is the cultural center of this area, not a lot you can do, but the efforts downtown are a good start.
Parks, farmers markets, city centers, all are giving the area a nice feel, but the east (mall area/164) feels
lifeless and tacky. Centers in several areas should follow what is starting around Ester Short.
I hope I can walk to school. I can walk to go shopping. I can walk to everywhere Start by responding to e-mailed requests for information, and stop letting the Columbian do City Council's
talking for them.
I hope one day there wouldn't be gangs, robbers, all the people would be nice to all the people, a place out of talking the good ideas every month or every term (3-4 months) by e-mails or normal mail from each family to
problems, all people would have education (schools), better jobs, programs for all the problems that we have develop the city
I hope the policemen don't give tickets because all people drive well That's not your job. City government has to maintain a minimalist perspective to avoid becoming a burden on
the citizens and businesses it serves. You should do just as much as required to provide infrastructure, police,
fire, water and an equitable legal framework and then do absolutely nothing more. The city is to be built by
the citizens, the government is but one tool necessary to accomplish that end.
I hope to be a part of the community and help in this This is a hard one because I live outside the city limits, but I'm still part of the Vancouver Community. One
thing I have noticed is that the city sometimes gets the blame for things the county or other agencies do that
people don't like. I think the city should be more proactive in communicating with the public about what you do
versus what other have screwed up. I don't think the city does a really good job at communicating a lot of the
time. Just read all those negative letters to the editor in the Columbian that critisize city investments and
programs. The city never answers those, to set the record straight. For example, some people are still pissed
off about the convention center, but it looks to me like its a success, and the city should be making those
naysayers eat their words. Instead, the same old arguments come up time after time, and the city says
nothing. Defend yourselves! Tell people your success stories! But also be honest with people when things don't
go well--don't sugarcoat things, or try to spin things to sound good when they aren't. But mostly, the city
should be out there talking to people, telling them what is what, using the internet, town meetings, tv, direct
We moved whatever else Oswego four up with to get your a beautiful historic home in for the Columbian to
I see that our generation moves towards degradation. Divorces multiply, living without marriage, living without mail, email,here from Lake you can comeyears ago to restore story out. Don't wait aroundShumway. We have
fathers and in the sum, a society not capable of working, falling apart of morals and values, godlessness since been very active in two neighborhood associations and have testified about critical development issues in
front of the council several times. My voice was never valued much in LO, yet in Vancouver, I feel that the
public opinion is heard, considered, and respected.
I would like to see people help each other and help clear the debris to make it a more clean and welcoming When I participate in city/county activities then I feel like a part. Sometimes it seems like the city/county is
atmosphere...examples: pick up litter off the street even if its not your own, hold the door open for another run by a "clique" and the leaders are not really known to individual citizens. Keep trying to invite participation
person, give a positive compliment to another person everyday, and pass your smile and laughter around! and keep all meetings and decisions in the open so there is not a sense that those in the know are gaining
financially from decisions they make for the city.
I would LOVE to see Light Rail extend into downtown Vancouver, through Uptown Village (Main/Broadway you could have the mayor stop busting Portland coffee cups and actually work on something that benefits the
couplet), with Park and Rides at 39th and Main. We need to attract suburban (Salmon Creek, Ridgefield, etc) entire community and not a few select families.
commuters and make it easy for them with a Park and Ride NORTH on Main, not stopping at Mill Plain or Clark
College.
I would love to see quality higher education opportunities available in SW Washington. Moderation in housing
prices and traffic congestion would also be nice. A return to somewhat more comfortable lot sizes in new
developments is also desirable, although that runs counter to lower housing prices (sigh). More opportunities
for high earning jobs in Vancouver would also be desirable so fewer people would have to go to Portland each
morning. I'm not talking family-wage, subsistence jobs, but real career-quality opportunities.
I'm dreaming about… that every bar and club will be closed
in my opinion an ideal community is one that has a very low or no crime rate with non-discriminating citizens, 0
with a lot of parks and recreational centers, a good school system, and high job marketing
Keep a separate and unique identity...in other words, do not try to be Portland or Beaverton. Try to capitalize
on the uniqueness of the Hispanic/Russian families that have moved in. Keep down town and the old houses
up so are safe and inviting. Keep good police action so people feel safe. Sometimes it is so discouraging to
hear the negative news about events in Vancouver.
More bars
Multi-cultural neighborhoods that cherish diversity.
My hopes for Vancouver are that it continues to give various opportunities for different populations to get
involved with the community.
need places to play & have fun!!
That I can avoid being taxed right out of my house and Clark County. The latest assessments are due out
November 19th, so we will soon find out how bad the damage will be next year...
That our education services available would match and meet the needs of the community: ESL, adult learning
services, emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth... all these issues could be adequately served to stunt
generational poverty, delinquency, and illiteracy.
That we can revitalize the economy, while retaining the unique history we have. That we can regain a feeling
of community, rather than the fragmented mess we have now because of economically selective annexation
that draws borders around and excludes residential neighborhoods.
To continue to be the beautiful city more and more people want to visit and inhabit. To keep our charm for
generations to come.
we are looking for more opportunities to learn ESL
we would like the city to listen more to Hispanics and check what they think
would like equality with Latino, African American and Anglo cultures, a sense of harmony
would like to work with the community to be part of it and have the chance to express their opinions in a
helpful way
Q1: Is Vancouver getting better or worse?
80%
70% 74%
70%
60%
50%
Percent of Surveys
40%
30%
20%
16% 18%
10%
10% 13%
0%
Diverse Surveys All Other Surveys
Getting better Not changing Worse
Q1: Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
100%
86%
90%
79%
80%
70%
70%
Percent of Surveys
60%
53% 52%
50%
40%
40%
30%
30%
20%
20%
12%
10% 6%
0%
EE/Cauc n=208 Asian n=160 Hispanic n=95 African American n=12 None or Other n=31
Getting better Not changing Worse
140
Q1: Is Vancouver getting better or worse as a place to live and work?
120
Getting better
Not changing
100
Worse
No Answer
Number of Surveys
80
60
40
20
0
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more No age
Age
Q2: How is Vancouver Changing? (by age group)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Population & Growth 2 35 32 25 19 8 5
Jobs & Business
2 31 24 16 8 2 4
Development
Transportation Related 0 18 15 10 10 32
Security & Crime 4 4 9 41 7 3
Opportunity & Economy 0 8 4 7 6 21
Parks & Playgrounds 0 4 8 3 7 21
Schools & Education 0 5 7 2 3 21
Places to eat/shop 0 6 7 0
41
Diversity 0 5 0
6 2 21
Environment 0 10 2 20
Community Involvment 02 2 2 20
1
Other 1 4 21
0 8 1
Under 18 18 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 - 65 65 or more No Answer
Q2: How is Vancouver Changing?
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Population & Growth 55 33 28 4 6
Jobs & Business
29 31 19 2 6
Development
Transportation Related 32 10 9 2 5
Security & Crime 15 8 7 02
Opportunity & Economy 11 11 3 12
Parks & Playgrounds 20 0
2 21
Schools & Education 8 7 203
Places to eat/shop 10 1
3 40
Diversity 7 313 2
Environment 8 1 50
Community Involvment 0
6 21
Other 10 1
3 30
EE & Cauc Hispanic Asian African American Other / No Answer
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
a greater variety of opportunities Eastern European
A lot more crime. I think it just comes with the population increase. Eastern European
a lot of garbage in the city Asian
a lot of people and a lot of jobs Asian
a lot of traffic at any time Eastern European
Actually, I just moved here a month ago. So in the last month, Vancouver has not changed. Eastern European
Always upgrading infrastructure Eastern European
As it grows, the city seems to be getting more businesses to the area Eastern European
beautiful environment Asian
because here I have opportunities (work, learn English) Hispanic
because here there are better jobs and opportunities Hispanic
because I can understand more English and I can see other or not specified
because I have believing neighbors and living is calm Eastern European
because I have not lived in Vancouver very long Hispanic
because it has grown and there are more opportunities Hispanic
because it has very new schools. Vancouver is a very beautiful city. More security, much better Eastern European
because it is a big city and I see a lot of construction Hispanic
because it is growing Hispanic
because it is growing Hispanic
because it is growing and there are more jobs Hispanic
because it is growing fast Hispanic
because it is growing fast Hispanic
because it must have better things other or not specified
because lately I've seen more job opportunities Hispanic
because many businesses are moving in to Vancouver Asian
Because many people are Catholic and want to be in church Hispanic
because medical service is improving and the guarantee of living area East European
because more people are coming every day to Vancouver and they need a place to live and work and study Hispanic
because of all the parks and recreation areas Hispanic
because of immigration situation or education Hispanic
because of the beautiful flora Eastern European
Because of the rapers, kidnappers and immigration police Hispanic
because people are moving in (importing) Asian
because people get more opportunities to get a job Asian
because the city is growing Hispanic
because the city or government and the people works Hispanic
because the community is growing other or not specified
because the community is growing Hispanic
because the community is growing and has more work Hispanic
because the population of the city is growing Eastern European
because there are many buildings which have been completed in this city to provide the people who are moving to live and work here Asian
because there are more opportunities Hispanic
because there are more streets, more jobs, more roads Hispanic
because there is more security and more jobs Hispanic
because they are building new things Hispanic
because this county is getting better security and opportunities Hispanic
because Vancouver is between Oregon and Seattle Asian-Korean
because Vancouver is building many things Hispanic
because Vancouver is growing a lot and making nice things Hispanic
because we are asking for the Latino community's opinion Hispanic
because we are building new hospitals, schools, streets Hispanic
because you have more people than before o-Morocco
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
better here there are old people and quiet Eastern European
better long term planning Eastern European
better roads, more schools, building every year more housing Hispanic
better vision of future Eastern European
built more new roads, traffic during rush hour other or not specified
built new roads, fixed roads, putting in new traffic lights Asian
built new roads, maintaining roads fixed, putting in new traffic lights. Hispanic
built new roads, maintaining roads, putting in new traffic lights Eastern European
built new roads, maintaining roads, putting in new traffic lights, traffic during rush hour Eastern European
business is dying Asian
change is good but with change comes issues like overcrowding, pollution, increase in crime and traffic accidents Asian
city is doing a good job and is trying to improve jobs Hispanic
city is growing economically, more jobs Hispanic
City of Vancouver has become one of the fastest growing city in America. Low crime rate, and job is heavily increasing. Asian
city planning, general attitude of populace supports diversity Eastern European
clean environment Asian
Concerned about the growth & losing conservative nature Eastern European
crime o-Ethiopia
crime seems to be increasing Asian
Density is trending too high. Lots are too small and real estate prices have lost all connection with the value of money. To say they are too high is an understatement, they other or not specified
exceed ridiculous. Further, as most people work in Portland, traffic congestion continues to increase since many residents are heading out of these tightly packed
neighborhoods and heading for the same two bridges every morning.
development of east Vancouver Asian
development, buildings, parks and roads Eastern European
diversity African American
diversity - it all looks the same, no distinct architectural lines to buildings Eastern European
diversity seems to be expanding, business opportunities are growing therefore so are employment positions. Vancouver is fast becoming a notable community. African American
Downtown revitalization is increasing activity both during the work day and at night. Eastern European
due to increase in population Asian
Economic Development, Property values Eastern European
Effective management of growth in the area. Eastern European
employee surcharge has been introduced. Now another cost for handling chemicals is going to be introduced. Asian
everything is better for me Hispanic
everything is good for me Hispanic
except too much traffic, more crime, less open space Eastern European
expanding... improving roads, schools ext... Eastern European
expensive gas, rent, groceries Eastern European
expensive rent, groceries, gas, medicines Eastern European
fixing roads; new parks with playgrounds Eastern European
getting better because we pay taxes; we have hope for the future, invest in the city Asian
getting more jobs, parks, new hospital, fixing roads Eastern European
good attitude from the mayor on down, growing Eastern European
good bus development Eastern European
good improvement of the city, in relation to other people Eastern European
good location in NW. education. planning. Eastern European
good public transportation, quiet Asian
good resident, safe area, clean and have good shopping centers Eastern European
great downtime development, Esther Short Park Eastern European
great location Asian
growing Asian
Growing economy, more job opportunities Asian
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
Growing, People moving from other states. Immigration laws changing for the worse affecting living, health and other areas of access for the Hispanic population Hispanic
growth, more money Eastern European
here live old people, better for quiet and calm Eastern European
I believe that Vancouver is a great place to work and live in Eastern European
I believe the population has increased and there are more jobs than ever Asian
I believe the public is concern about safety and well-being not just individually but as a community... Vancouver is filled with positive ideas and diversity. Asian
I came in 2000. During that time I liked living in Vancouver. In the present time I began to live very well, separately from all, secure for all. Thank you. Only one wish for the Eastern European
citizenship.
I can see a lot of construction and fixing for improvement of the city. Asian
I can't work better, people need good jobs other or not specified
I don't know because I have been living here for only 2 years Hispanic
I don't know because I just moved here other or not specified
I don't live and work in Vancouver Asian
I don't want change in my place where I live Eastern European
I feel safe in Vancouver Eastern European
I have been living in Vancouver for one year and three months Asian
I have lived 2 months in Vancouver. Sorry! Asian
I have lived in the area for only 4 years, from LA California, not here long enough to judge, yet. African American
I haven't been here long enough to know Hispanic
I just moved to the are so I think it is getting better. I understand that more employers are moving in which will mean more jobs and I do hope it gets better. Eastern European
I just moved to the Portland area and do not know the state of Vancouver. other or not specified
I like it here and just moved to Ridgefield Eastern European
I like the city of Vancouver Asian
I like Vancouver area Eastern European
I live at home, in the city of Vancouver, for us are created all conditions, we see the exit for our security, home construction betters the living conditions Eastern European
I noticed that the criminal activities are increasing in Vancouver Asian
I run into traffic during rush hour because there is road work near my house Eastern European
I saw the city working on the roads Hispanic
I think it is focused in one part of the city Hispanic
I think it is getting better because many houses are being built. Eastern European
I think it is growing and that there are more and more opportunities as this continues. Eastern European
I think its better because more people are getting involved in helping each other. Hispanic
I think that the amount of employment is decreasing and there are not many new companies to supply the numbers of employment needed to supplement for the decrease in Asian
jobs.
I think the city is doing a good job of keeping up with the growth and development within the city Asian
I think the security Hispanic
I think Vancouver is changing because many people come to live here Asian
I think Vancouver is getting better because I see many new homes Eastern European
I think Vancouver is getting better because it has more opportunities for school / jobs other or not specified
I'm originally from the east coast and I've lived here for over five years. I can see how much things are changing such as the newer businesses on Main Street. Eastern European
immigrant hard work ethic other or not specified
improve streets, housing, jobs Hispanic
in the improvement of parks Eastern European
in Vancouver building many apartments, constructions many builds homes. Built new roads. Planning a new I-5 bridge. New shopping areas. Main fixed failing roads putting in Eastern European
new traffic lights
increase in violence and vandalism Asian
increasing population Asian-Korean
inflation Eastern European
Influx of new transfers from other cities Eastern European
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
Influx of new transfers from other cities Eastern European
It has to do with all input from concerned citizens that live in the community Eastern European
it is becoming more convenient Asian
it is better to live here for older people Eastern European
it is getting better because the economy I think is good. New houses, new buildings, more jobs Hispanic
it is getting better; the city is building up, pedestrian sidewalks are being built, parks are improved, the city seems prettier Eastern European
it is getting safer by less bad people. Eastern European
it is growing and there are more job opportunities Hispanic
it is growing, more places to work Hispanic
it is hard to say, I've been here just a few weeks. my concerns would be at this point the traffic situation across the i-5. but I think that is being addressed as we speak Eastern European
it is more convenient for shopping and eating Asian
It is rapidly becoming a bedroom community with no large businesses. This has negatively impacted the tax base, and forces residents to work in Oregon. Large companies Eastern European
keep moving and/or closing, and are not replaced with similar size businesses.
It looks like a group of people who really care and are excited about making Vancouver a better place are here and looking for more of the same as well as changes already Eastern European
going in the right direction.
it needs to work on transportation. better parks in neighborhoods African American
It seems more diverse Eastern European
Its growing but problems are not Hispanic
it's growing fast so we are trying to keep up. African American
I've lived here for 4 years and do not notice any specific changes Eastern European
I've seen more opportunities Hispanic
Just little better, but need improvement at downtown. Eastern European
Korean community is increasing Asian
less problems on the road, and has better overall Eastern European
Lots of new developments, streets new buildings etc Hispanic
Lots of opportunity for people from different states, countries and they are looking for better lifestyles Hispanic
Lots of people are moving here Hispanic
lots of people moving in Asian-Korean
many businesses moved to the east Asian
many crosswalks and bike paths parks, etc.; too many new cramped housing developments, "little boxes made of ticky-tacky" Eastern European
Many opportunities; better housing choices; much improved and thriving downtown; Ester Short Park renewal, Jazz Festival; Hilton and Columbian upgrades; Eastern European
more and more people are moving here. Asian
more businesses, better roads, more parks, care for people & families Eastern European
more businesses, more jobs, and also more traffic Hispanic
more commercial facility becoming available Asian
More community members are getting involved and stepping up to the plate. Eastern European
More construction, business and more people are moving here Hispanic
more crime, more traffic, more drivers and pedestrians ignoring laws, more racism and discriminations against race, nationality.... Eastern European
more diversity finally resulting in more services for recognition of numbers & significance of diverse communities (e.g. non-white immigrants with English as a 2nd language) Eastern European
more diversity, more businesses, upgrades in the parks Eastern European
more diversity, small business, shops, restaurants, makes the city more fun & enjoyable Eastern European
More growth & building. Hispanic
more information is available in the newspaper and on the web. Eastern European
more job opportunities. city's strong support of diversity. Eastern European
more new houses, new stores Eastern European
more opportunities as the economy improves Hispanic
More opportunities for jobs as more employers move into the area. The population is growing and jobs follow as more and more services are requires. We have a great area Eastern European
to live in and people who visit are often enchanted and want to move and share this with us.
more opportunity - jobs, learning opportunity Eastern European
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
More opportunity for better jobs in your field. Eastern European
more parks Eastern European
More people are moving here, more jobs and services are created. Asian
more people are moving in Asian
more people come Eastern European
More people moving in and more money spent in the city Eastern European
more places for activity, entertainment for kids and teenagers, dance clubs, more parks for bicycle and skateboards Hispanic
more places of work Hispanic
more projects that help improve Vancouver Hispanic
more quality people working here African American
More redevelopment, more shopping opportunities, and more of the same in the pipeline Eastern European
more security in schools (high school), no more gangs Hispanic
more shopping centers, more business centers Eastern European
More traffic, worse commute to Portland, and decreasing job market Eastern European
more work for Hispanic people Hispanic
most companies take place in the city Hispanic
much better, Vancouver has a lot of jobs, a lot of construction Hispanic
N/A Eastern European
N/A other or not specified
N/A I came here 6 months ago Asian
N/A I came here 7 months ago / because you have more construction, streets, stores Eastern European
new building Hispanic
new buildings, new stores Hispanic
New businesses; new playgrounds for kids; Eastern European
new job opportunities Hispanic
new parks, more jobs Asian
new shopping areas Eastern European
new stores, more shopping centers Hispanic
no clue but I cook for a living and it sucks Eastern European
No jobs Eastern European
no jobs for 16 and younger need more jobs like that!! o-Other
not changing Asian
Not enough open space, greenways, corridors, and parks. Transportation problems. Not enough protection of habitat. Eastern European
nothing Asian
nothing Asian
now Vancouver is getting more roads, new houses, it is cleaner Eastern European
Overpopulation, less jobs available Hispanic
Pasture lands with livestock are gone, increased population, and traffic jams Asian
People are making a difference more and more for the good. Going to church making better choices, families, marriages and families. Eastern European
people are moving in from another state Asian
people from Oregon moving in Asian
people move in because of clean environment Asian
people moving in from other places; city is open to other cultures & people Asian
personally, I will say that the security in the city helps a lot to prevent crime, it makes people safe and able to work, the city has done an excellent job in providing a lot of Hispanic
business opportunities, providing work and comfort for the citizens
planning a new I-5 bridge and maintaining roads, new construction Eastern European
Proactive management of services Eastern European
rapid, poorly controlled growth coupled with a lagging employment market is driving the cost of living up but average buying power down Eastern European
remove the citizenship course, it is impossible for old age Eastern European
return to God and do not allow the homo-sexual sin in our city Eastern European
Revitalized downtown, more parks and rec opportunities throughout city. Eastern European
road improvements Eastern European
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
roads are better Asian
safer Eastern European
school Asian
shopping area has been built, sports center Asian
Slightly worse Eastern European
Some efforts downtown look great. However development has really been let loose over the past decade and long term planning is needed to really improve the area. Eastern European
Some obvious improvements come w/growth: road improvements, retail, restaurants but litter, gangs, traffic, congestion are worse. It is due to money/profits Eastern European
some part is getting better but some part is getting worse. There is a big difference between north and east Vancouver Eastern European
Thank you for all the concerns for pensioners. other or not specified
the better service during the festival Eastern European
The change is slow and not progressive to the expansion African American
the city increases the living fund. Roads and sidewalks for pedestrians are being built, widened and renewed. New hopes for families from the city living economy are being Eastern European
built.
the city is getting better, roads and parks are being built Eastern European
the city is growing in a good way and businesses are prosperous Hispanic
The city takes pride in keeping Vancouver green, the parks well maintained, and improving the older parts of town while still maintaining the old charm. Eastern European
the high costs and war Eastern European
The high demand plus the growth and development Eastern European
The Mayor is exploring ways to hand over power to Rex Burkholder and Metro, all in the name of his Light rail and Streetcar fantasies. Nothing could be worse than for o-native American
Vancouver to be annexed by Metro.
the people, job and better anything, apply and go to school Asian
The population is growing Hispanic
The revitalization of downtown and Uptown Village has brought new housing, beautiful parks, and businesses. The preservation of historic buildings and neighborhood Eastern European
advocacy is exciting!
the road Asian
the roads are better & cleaner Asian
there are a lot of vehicles in Vancouver now, a lot of companies, a lot of people and a lot of jobs Asian
there are many stores, so we don't have to go far to buy or to work Hispanic
there are more food places than before Asian
there are more people moving into our area Eastern European
there are new stores around our neighborhood, that is very convenient for us other or not specified
there are very pretty buildings, gardens and supply of personal problems with you Eastern European
there is a change East European
there is a change in better buildings, very pretty buildings are being built Eastern European
there is more housing but not very much work available Hispanic
there is more pride going into the developments. much more pleasing to the eye. Eastern European
there is more traffic because there are more businesses Hispanic
There seems to be an air of success with new businesses, additional job prospects and growth in general. Eastern European
There's no traffic control in some areas of Downtown Vancouver. Constant speeding is making some roads unsafe and difficult to live by. Faster traffic should be on streets Eastern European
like 4th Plain and Mill Plain, not through historic neighborhoods (i.e. 39th and 33rd) There needs to be a crack down. PLANES FLYING OVER FROM PDX ARE GETTING
OBNOXIOUS!! Why are they allowed to fly directly over a densely populated area rather than the industrial area of Portland?
They are developing the employment positions. Eastern European
they are fixing roads, parks, more jobs Eastern European
They are not as aggressive as they should in inviting job creating industry into the city/county Asian
They're making improvements to downtown, cleaning it up. But Vancouver isn't the sleepy little town it used to be. Asian
things happening Eastern European
this town will be bigger and have more works other or not specified
To much traffic, congestion etc African American
too many elderly immigrants Eastern European
Why do you think Vancouver is changing for the better or for the worse as a place to live and work? Primary Diversity
Too many people - houses o-Mix Eastern European /
Cuban
too many people and new housing developments Eastern European
Too many people, not enough jobs for everyone. A lot of people commute to Portland to find work. Hispanic
too much growth, too many people Eastern European
traffic seems to be a problem for the near future Hispanic
trying because we are trying hard Asian
uncontrolled building / development Eastern European
Vancouver Hispanic
Vancouver continually tries to improve in all areas. Eastern European
Vancouver gets more jobs. The roads open bigger Asian
Vancouver has many high tech companies that employ many people Asian
Vancouver has more business center Hispanic
Vancouver is a beautiful city Hispanic
Vancouver is changing because new roads were built, new construction, new shopping areas Eastern European
Vancouver is getting better because it is growing Hispanic
Vancouver is getting better because it is maintaining roads and buildings other or not specified
Vancouver is getting better because the workers fixed all roads. They built a new Salmon Creek hospital, reconstructed Clark College. o-Central Europe
Vancouver is getting more jobs, need more, more schools Hispanic
Vancouver is showing a lack of jobs in the area. Eastern European
vandalism is growing in our streets Hispanic
Very diverse, population growing economy, and lots of new people moving into town. African American
wages are too low still for the raise of the cost of the living Eastern European
we are growing and it seems getting more job opportunities available Eastern European
we went to the other apartment where we can't complain: for the water, garbage Eastern European
we went to the other apartment where we can't complain: for the water, garbage, airplane tickets. And the payment for the apartment is cheaper Eastern European
we will have a new transit center on HWY 99 Asian
While Vancouver is growing in population, and job opportunities are expanding, Some areas such as our schools are not getting the attention (socially or financially that they Eastern European
need.
worried about gang activity Hispanic
yes, I do Hispanic
yes, it is getting better but some things need to get even better. Security, more businesses, opportunities to buy a house and more educational help other or not specified
Q3: What is the most important problem for Vancouver to fix in the next 5-6 years?
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Transport Related Problems 164
Jobs, Businesses & Economy 118
Parks & Recreation, Activities 83
Security, Crime, Police Dept. changes 78
Develop Downtown & River-front 72
Art & Culture Center, Community
64
Events
Growth & Comunity Planning 53
Schools, & Education 35
Immigration, Citizenship & ESL 28
Diversity & Communication 13
Health care 12
Reduce taxes or fix budget 9
Other 14
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
a better way for immigration Hispanic
a new bridge and drug problems Eastern European
A plan for to reduce drug problems Eastern European
Able to handle the increased populus Eastern European
Able to handle the increased populus Eastern European
add more facilities for youth, establish more college and university to bring money and people, provide tourism attractions Eastern European
as there is the potential for that in this area
additional 4 year colleges Eastern European
ask our opinion more often Hispanic
because we departed from God Eastern European
Better job availability for individuals of diversity and with disabilities Eastern European
better job opportunities; too many people are going to Portland for good paying jobs Eastern European
better road Asian
Better roads in the city Asian
Better roads in the city, Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, Make Asian
downtown nicer, More bicycle lanes on streets, More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails,
More rules to keep houses and property looking nice, Recreation program for children, Expand or improve the police
department
Better roads in the city, Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More Asian
community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
Better roads in the city, Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Make downtown nicer, More community events Asian
and celebrations, Recreation program for children
Better roads in the city, Build and arts or culture center, Make downtown nicer, Recreation program for children Asian
Better roads in the city, build bridge connecting to Gresham Asian
Better roads in the city, Create more jobs Asian
Better roads in the city, Create more jobs, Expand the fire department, More bicycle lanes on streets (very important), More Asian
parks and walking trails, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice, Recreation program for children
Better roads in the city, Develop businesses along the riverfront Asian
Better roads in the city, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and celebrations, Expand or Asian
improve the police department
Better roads in the city, Expand or improve the police department Asian
Better roads in the city, More community events and celebrations, Expand or improve the police department Asian
Better roads in the city, More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails Asian
better the prosperity in the city for the people Eastern European
bring people closer to God, especially children and that would reach higher morals and relieve conditions in the giving of East European
citizenship exams
bringing in more jobs Eastern European
Budget Eastern European
build a subway system Asian
Build an arts or culture center, Recreation program for children Asian
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront Asian
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, Expand the fire department, Asian
More community events and celebrations, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More bicycle lanes on streets, Asian
More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More bicycle lanes on streets, Eastern European
More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More bicycle lanes on streets, Asian
More community events and celebrations, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice, Recreation program for
children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Asian
celebrations, More parks and walking trails
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Asian
celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Expand or improve the police department
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Eastern European
celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Asian
celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Asian
celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children, Expand or improve the police department
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Eastern European
celebrations, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More parks and walking trails, Asian
Expand or improve the police department
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Make downtown nicer, Recreation program for children Asian
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, More bicycle lanes on streets, More community events and celebrations, Asian
More parks and walking trails, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice, Recreation program for children
Build and arts or culture center, Create more jobs, Recreation program for children Asian
Build and arts or culture center, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More parks and walking trails, More rules to keep Asian
houses and property looking nice
Build and arts or culture center, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program Korean
for children
Build and arts or culture center, Expand or improve the police department Eastern European
Build and arts or culture center,Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More community events and Asian
celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program for children
burglaries Eastern European
bus problem Asian
car thefts are increasing and police are in areas that don’t need it Hispanic
certain area of the city with higher crime rates Eastern European
certain area of the city with higher crime rates Eastern European
citizen security (crimes), less restrictive policies + more benefits to attract business to develop economy Eastern European
cleaner neighborhoods and streets and upgrade run down neighborhoods Asian
congestion on city streets Asian
Continued Progression in Development and Improvement Eastern European
Continued Progression in Development and Improvement Eastern European
control home prices politically Eastern European
control/plan for growth Eastern European
Controlling building. Hispanic
Cost of doing business, cost of home ownership, public transportation Asian
Create more jobs No
Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront Asian
Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice Korean
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
Create more jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront, Recreation program for children Asian
Create more jobs, Make downtown nicer Asian
Create more jobs, More bicycle lanes on streets, Recreation program for children Asian
Create more jobs, More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails, More rules to keep houses and Asian
property looking nice, Recreation program for children
Create more jobs, More parks and walking trails Asian
Create more jobs, More parks and walking trails, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice, Expand or improve Asian
the police department
Create more jobs, More rules to keep houses and property looking nice Asian
Create more jobs, Recreation program for children Asian
Creating more jobs with your agency. Hispanic
crime African American
crime Eastern European
crime and transportation, C-Train Asian
Crime continues to concern me. Eastern European
crimes Asian
deal with gangs now before they are a really big problem Hispanic
Develop businesses along the riverfront Asian
Develop businesses along the riverfront Asian
Develop businesses along the riverfront, Make downtown nicer, no sales tax Korean
development of buildings, housing, transportation, drugs, smoking of young people, high prices for houses Eastern European
development planning for sustainability. Think long term, not profit. Eastern European
discrimination Eastern European
discrimination Eastern European
Diversifying the tax base and bringing in new jobs, before residents start moving to OR to avoid bridges. Eastern European
Diversity! it's here so welcome it. African American
Divest from private businesses, like the hotel downtown, prevent future horridly wasteful projects like the walking bridge no
over HWY14, establish strong permanent position that light rail will NEVER come to Vancouver, reduce traffic congestion
particularly wrt I-5 bridge and 164th Ave./HWY14 areas
drugs Hispanic
Drugs & vandalism Hispanic
drugs & violence Hispanic
drunk driving, violence, sexual abusers, provide security for the children and citizens Hispanic
Educating all people, developing morals and mutual respect Eastern European
education, landscape Asian
education, landscape Asian
education, landscape Asian
eliminate gangs Hispanic
everything is OK for me Eastern European
Expand the fire department, Expand or improve the police department Eastern European
Expand the fire department, More community events and celebrations, More parks and walking trails, Recreation program Asian
for children, Expand or improve the police department
Expansion and crime, especially gang and home invasions seem to be increasing. Eastern European
fight against delinquents, against drug traffic No
finish downtown redevelopment. Eastern European
fix the cost of water, it is so expensive Hispanic
for me the big problem that the Vancouver city government must try to fix is crime, open employment (no restriction) Central Europe
for people to find more jobs with better salary, new parks, stop gangs, more security in the night as the city is more Hispanic
dangerous
foreclosure Hispanic
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
free elderly (after 70 years) from citizenship exam East European
free from citizenship test anyone older than 70 East European
free hospital and help people if they need help Morocco
free older people (more than 70) of exam East European
Freeway congestion Eastern European
freeways and streets/avenues Hispanic
freeways are not clear Eastern European
freeways, highways, roads, wheel alignment potholes Hispanic
Gaining more diversity within city government African American
Gangs Hispanic
Gangsters & Criminal Activity Hispanic
getting more business to open...no sales tax so that we could get more business than Portland. Asian
give citizenship for elderly people older than 65 without exam Eastern European
give the citizenship in Russian Eastern European
giving of citizenship East European
giving of citizenship East European
giving of citizenship East European
government is planning a new exit at the 205 Eastern European
Growing major crime problems, which are to be expected in a growing community Asian
growth Eastern European
growth Eastern European
Growth Hispanic
growth and traffic issues Eastern European
growth gang activity Hispanic
have better transportation Hispanic
have departments located closer together - not so far from each other Eastern European
Have programs for young people that are free to them. Get them off the streets. Hispanic
help people who need a job and anything Asian
home based business planning African American
horrible medical aid Eastern European
HOW TO BETTER Handle the population growth in the area and schools Eastern European
I am free from physical labor (I am a pensioner) but here is believed that in the old age we are unable to take the load of Eastern European
intellectual labor
I am not aware of any problems. Eastern European
I ask for the relief of older people during the giving of the citizenship exam East European
I ask that our old people are given citizenship in Portland or in Vancouver; less questions because our memory is weak East European
already
I ask that people older than 75 years are freed from taking the citizenship exam Eastern European
I ask that you relieve older people of the citizenship exam. And if you're going to ask it, at least give it in Portland East European
I can't think of anything at the moment. African American
I can't think of anything at the moment. African American
I don't have any idea Iranian
I don't see a problem Eastern European
I don't see a problem Eastern European
I don't see problems No
I have only lived here for one and a half years and I don't know what the city government could try to fix within the next Hispanic
five or six years
I see many cars and I dislike it Hispanic
I think one important problem in Vancouver is the building of roads Eastern European
I think one of the problems is the traffic and a couple of streets Hispanic
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
I think that the problem is in the incorrect free development of children in the schools. Children do whatever they want, Eastern European
participate in different youth groups and learn some free promiscuity, freely without the notice of teachers
I think that you need to fix more roads, schools, new hospital, more parks, more highways. Eastern European
I think the city government is doing an awesome job in maintaining and making the necessary changes required to Asian
accommodate the increase in population. i am impressed that there is a greenway environment within the city. Continue
the good work
I want them to fix roads a lot more cause they are getting rough. Asian
I would like to see incentives for more manufacturing companies to come here, hopefully more jobs. Asian
I would like to see the use of personal fireworks reigned in from the current 8 days to just the 4th of July. I would also like Eastern European
to see us adopt the same type of personal fireworks that are allowed over in Oregon (i.e.. non-aerial fireworks), to minimize
the potential fire hazard of projectiles landing on unintended neighbors roofs.
I would say the economy as everyone is facing and this may cut programs that we need in Vancouver. Eastern European
I-5 bridge project Eastern European
I-5 traffic at the bridge Eastern European
I-5 traffic at the bridge Eastern European
I-5 traffic at the bridge Eastern European
I'm not fully aware of the services that the city provides in comparison with the services the state provides. Eastern European
I'm not quite sure there is just one Asian
I'm not sure but I think traffic No
Immigration issues, employment for hard working families - less welfare Hispanic
Improve existing roads and neighborhoods, limit sprawl, slow traffic down, tell PDX to fly their crappy planes over their own Eastern European
city.
improve traffic and add more programs for youth and senior citizens Asian
in the upbringing of youth, so that they don't curse, don't drink, and don't smoke. Eastern European
increase and motivate new companies to come in creating more jobs Hispanic
Increased access to better public transportation for traffic congestion and participation in the CRC project. Eastern European
Increased traffic between here and Portland Hispanic
it must remove some dangerous places Asian
jobs African American
jobs Hispanic
jobs being sent away from Vancouver into Portland and abroad Native American
keep expanding technology, more web services Asian
keeping the peace Asian
Keeping up with the population growth. Eastern European
kidnappers & other criminals Hispanic
lack of knowledge of English Eastern European
lack of knowledge of English Eastern European
Lack of safe parks and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout city. Eastern European
Land development Eastern European
late night busses Eastern European
Leadership, Leadership, and Leadership. Native American
less pollution Ethiopia
less restrictive policies, traffic Eastern European
light rail needed Eastern European
Living Eastern European
long term planning failures Eastern European
loss of greenery, homelessness, transportation, gangs, etc. Eastern European
lowering prices and population control, giving free medical aid, increase employment Eastern European
main problem is not checking Latino opinion enough Hispanic
Make downtown nicer Asian
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
Make downtown nicer No
make plans to redo bad neighborhoods Eastern European
make the street names bigger Hispanic
make the tram go in the city of Vancouver and not only to the Expo Center Eastern European
Mass transportation Eastern European
maybe more protection (police) Hispanic
meth labs Eastern European
more ESL programs Hispanic
more hospitals and more jobs for the Latino community Hispanic
More investment, International cooperation for economic developing etc. Asian
more job opportunities, traffic during rush hour No
more jobs Other
more jobs Hispanic
more medical insurance Eastern European
More parks and walking trails, Expand or improve the police department Asian
More people to know Hispanics Hispanic
more police and better security on the street from car theft No
more roads, ways and more transportation Hispanic
More rules to keep houses and property looking nice Asian
more schools and parks for teenagers to skateboard Hispanic
more schools, more roads, more job opportunities Hispanic
more traffic and cars Hispanic
more work places and road construction Asian
most likely the traffic congestion that is bound to come Eastern European
must focus on our children education, and must fix city infrastructure Asian
need more highways and more transportation Asian
new job places, reduce the high cost of healthcare Eastern European
new jobs, planning a new I-5 bridge, more schools Hispanic
new place for job, add new roads, planning a new I-5 bridge Eastern European
new working place, new job No
no idea Asian
no more burglars Eastern European
no problem No
Not letting downtown and older parts turn into down trodden and crime riddled neighborhoods. Keep mixing up the Eastern European
economic classes and don't let the gangs take over.
open employment, personal security (crime) Hispanic
open employment, traffic Eastern European
Parking in downtown. Eastern European
people need to be able to more training in areas of need that way Vancouver residents stay in can Wash. instead of going Eastern European
over the bridge.
please fix signal lights (they turn red when a car is approaching them and green to the crossing when there are no cars at Hispanic
all)
preferably they don't give the citizenship exam after you're 80 Eastern European
provide more means of transportation Morocco
public restrooms in the parks Hispanic
Public transportation Hispanic
public transportation on time Hispanic
public transportation, invited more businesses Eastern European
public transportation. They have to worry about global warming. To fix: more trees, less bush. We have to see many Eastern European
advertisements about the subject, if possible everywhere.
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
public transportations need more routes to cover Asian
Quality training for adults to find employment with secure benefits and they don't have to stay in jobs that are limited in African American
growth
racism Hispanic
raise min. wage Eastern European
raising children, that youth don't curse or smoke Eastern European
Rapid growth, congestion, traffic African American
Recreation program for children Asian
Recreation program for children Asian
reduce the cost of health insurance, build new streets/roads, public transportation Eastern European
Relieve our old days during the giving of the citizenship. With our health it is difficult to learn English. Consider that we are No
already deaf and the vision is marginal
restrain growth Eastern European
Return towards God and God would bless America Eastern European
rights immigrants because they come from work Hispanic
Road repair. Eastern European
Roads - Some roads in the SE side needs repair Asian
roads, parks and bridges Hispanic
Safe and efficient movement of vehicles Eastern European
same as #4 - the problem is lack of knowledge/understanding of newer communities (described in #6), which leads to Eastern European
intolerance, fear, etc.
school facilities and roads Asian
school's educational level Hispanic
security because people are using meth Hispanic
security, more highways, more school, traffic No
security, we see a lot of people who use and sell drugs Hispanic
should do smaller percent on income tax No
showing the new rules or new benefits to attract the investors to develop the Vancouver economy Asian
sr14 and i5 traffic am and pm Asian
Stop hiring family members Eastern European
street lighting Eastern European
streets, jobs, education Hispanic
streets, jobs, education Hispanic
Sustainability Eastern European
take care of crime and traffic Eastern European
teen development Eastern European
that all pensioners get FCFCAU Eastern European
that elderly people are given citizenship. Closer and compassionate officers, it is hard for us to learn English East European
that homeless people are hanging out at the parks is not good Asian
that the population is more united Hispanic
that we don't take the citizenship exam East European
The development of our social/cultural community comes with another facet that must be addressed: education facilities African American
and support for education. As the students diversify, the families come from increasingly "foreign" environments, we must
find the resources conduct the community passion for equitable, quality education.
the difficulty is in the studying for taking of citizenship East European
the difficulty is in the studying for taking of citizenship East European
the difficulty is in the studying for taking of citizenship. I would like it if they give the exam closer. In Vancouver or Portland East European
the drugs Hispanic
the drugs and alcohol Hispanic
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
the government must fix downtown Vancouver. The city is big and the streets are big. many people should come downtown Asian
Vancouver city.
the government must try to fix many bridges, build new school, very high taxes Eastern European
the government must try to fix oldest bridge and very high taxes Eastern European
The growth of our schools. Eastern European
The growth of our schools. Hispanic
The I-5 Bridge Eastern European
The I-5 bridge commute Eastern European
the jobs and prevention of delinquents No
the most important problem is to fix the roads and bridges Hispanic
the most important thing that the government can help with is help immigrants to speak English Asian
the need to combat more the drug dealers Hispanic
the people living in Vancouver need a MAX Asian
the problem is in renting, not everywhere *** receive a place to live No
the problem is renting Asian
the problem is with gangs Hispanic
the traffic problem. They should improve the traffic system Eastern European
the traffic problems and public transit North West Europe
the traffic, opening more highways; more transportation Hispanic
The urban forest cover must be restored. Eastern European
the water of Columbia river, more busses Hispanic
the way between Vancouver and Portland No
there will be beautiful parks for walking No
they need to fix the streets or more transportation Hispanic
they try to make the streets better and slow down traffic Hispanic
This is my third year living in Vancouver. I came from Ukraine. When I went to a gathering in Moscow they did not warn us No
that that we would have to take the citizenship exam in English. When I go to English classes, my head hurts. If I knew
that I would not have come. I am 68 years old. In school I was not a bad student. I beg you, during your gatherings talk
about this so that people would know about this. Other than that everything is very good. I am thankful to you for
everything.
to build one more bridge to Portland besides 205 and I-5 Eastern European
to fix traffic jam in the morning at the intersection 14 & 205. 14 needs 3 lanes between 164th Exit and 205 intersection Asian
To make the downtown Vancouver as a heart core. Eastern European
too much freedom for the youth in schools Eastern European
too much traffic between the two states Hispanic
traffic African American
traffic Eastern European
traffic Eastern European
traffic Eastern European
traffic Eastern European
traffic congestion - I-205, I-5 bridges Eastern European
Traffic congestion.......Look at Seattle and DO NOT get as bad as them. Eastern European
traffic congestions Hispanic
traffic during rush hour Hispanic
traffic during rush hour No
traffic during rush hour Eastern European
traffic during rush hour, build a public bus system that could go everywhere Asian
traffic during rush hour, not enough jobs Eastern European
Traffic flow and surface road conditions, which they are working on as evidenced by several projects currently underway. Eastern European
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
Traffic flow and surface road conditions, which they are working on as evidenced by several projects currently underway. Eastern European
traffic gridlock at I-5 bridge every morning Asian
traffic is bad. They need to take MAX or train something like that to Vancouver Asian
traffic is getting worse because too many people are coming to live here Asian
traffic on 500 and 117 East Hispanic
traffic on bridge I-5 Eastern European
traffic problem Asian
Traffic to and from Portland. Eastern European
traffic to Portland and the housing situation African American
traffic, crime Hispanic
transportation Asian
Transportation - looking forward to having some form of light rails that links towns and cities Asian
transportation and crime Eastern European
Transportation and traffic I-5 and I-205 Hispanic
transportation issues Eastern European
transportation, uncontrolled building, meth labs Hispanic
transportations. housing, jobs for teens African American
uncontrolled building/development, loss of greenery Eastern European
uncontrolled developments in rural areas. Loss of green areas Hispanic
Uncontrolled growth and traffic (two sides of the same coin) Eastern European
uncontrolled housing development Hispanic
uncontrolled housing development, transportation Asian
underage kids smoking cigarettes Asian
urban sprawl Eastern European
Vancouver city government must try to give a job to whoever lives here (qualifications for getting a job) Asian
Vancouver has more population and more traffic Hispanic
Vancouver is a perfect place Asian
Vancouver needs more companies, new schools, new school busses, new hospital, new parks, new highways, new bridges Hispanic
vandalism and drug related problems Hispanic
vandalism and traffic Hispanic
vandalism is getting worse Hispanic
vandalism, illegal drugs, crime Hispanic
want better medical insurance that is less expensive Hispanic
Water supply is getting too expensive Hispanic
we are suffering racism every place Hispanic
We departed from God. It is necessary to return to God as it was in the past and America would bloom. Eastern European
we do not feel safe enough; we are cutting down too many trees Hispanic
we need more roads Eastern European
we want a place to learn about other cultures so they will know more about others and not be in gangs Hispanic
we want to know more about what the politicians are doing. Maybe they should at least check the street lights Hispanic
we wish that citizenship is given in Russian because it is very difficult for us Eastern European
we wish that they give the citizenship test in Russian Eastern European
work for elderly people Eastern European
would like potholes in the streets filled Hispanic
you need to build a new bridge for moving to Portland Eastern European
youth crime Asian
What is the most important problem that Vancouver city government must try to fix within the next five or Primary Diversity
six years?
Fix: Traffic, growth, jobs, security, arts & culture center
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
A beautiful downtown with trees and revitalization of a sorely neglected, stunning waterfront. Downtown has so much Eastern European
potential and all the neighborhoods surrounding it. Invest in what you have.
a better grocery store where we live Eastern European
a better grocery store where we live Eastern European
a cultural center with activities that are free Hispanic
A green treed city that looks like it belongs in the Pacific Northwest Eastern European
A perfect downtown with beautiful skyline. Eastern European
A place that is affordable to live in, where you don't have to get in the car and go clear out to 164th to buy a good Eastern European
loaf of bread or bottle of wine . . . where kids can grow up, have good career opportunities, raise their own families,
and retire -- a community that has something (No! Everything!) for everybody.
A place where one live in Vancouver does not have to cross the river to earn a living Asian
A safe bike/pedestrian friendly community. Eastern European
a Vancouver, tranquil and without discrimination Hispanic
Adding more parks that have public outdoor pools and recreation Eastern European
advertise what Vancouver is like so others know! Asian
all cultures can communicate better with each other Hispanic
an open community with more values and open minds and knowledge of other cultures and countries Hispanic
Annex Hazel Dell Eastern European
be a part of Vancouver some day Hispanic
be a safe and secure community to raise kids Hispanic
be involved in creating a safe environment Hispanic
beautify the neighborhoods and main thoroughfares Eastern European
best education for our family, more sports Hispanic
better Russian
better East European
Better affordable liveability Eastern European
better jobs on this side of river Eastern European
better mass transportation Eastern European
Better schools Hispanic
better schools for our kids, night child care Hispanic
Better transit into Portland Eastern European
better understanding of minority groups. Hispanic
Bigger corporations coming to Vancouver such as Intel in Oregon, so there would not be a commute and for Eastern European
advancement opportunities.
Blooming and goal-oriented Eastern European
Blooming and goal-oriented East European
build more educational programs for Koreans and minority groups; cultural education program and art center Asian
build more houses, more schools Hispanic
building more buildings, more restaurants Hispanic
bus routes and schedules need to be expanded Asian
buy a house, get done with my English class, get the diploma Hispanic
cheaper healthcare Eastern European
cheaper healthcare, more education to reduce racism Asian
city needs to focus more on the needs of handicapped Asian
city planning Asian
city without racism Hispanic
cleaner & safer place for the children Asian
cleaner air and environment Asian
completely Christian Eastern European
Continue to provide jobs for the citizen, provide healthy environment and control growth effectively. African American
continued growth Eastern European
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
Continued growth with controlled development of our green spaces. Eastern European
Continued managed growth, economic development Eastern European
Continuing improvement in low cost housing and education. Eastern European
controlled growth, and better transportation infrastructure (across the river) Eastern European
create better schools, more diversity Hispanic
create more tall buildings Hispanic
create senior citizen program Korean
develop a new "down town" on the east side, another college Eastern European
develop a robust economy & identity separate from Portland metro Eastern European
do not pay taxes Hispanic
don't increase property tax Asian
due to lack of information - not good Eastern European
ease on TRAFFIC Asian
eco and bicycle friendly, keep up good number of police and fire to combat crime, livability issues. Asian
economy to grow more jobs Eastern European
encourage businesses from other places to Vancouver Asian
enforce existing law; conduct health inspections Asian
equal opportunities for everyone Hispanic
Equal opportunities, peace, work and get successful Hispanic
everything gets better Eastern European
faster ER services Hispanic
For all departments and facets of the city government to be unified and successful Eastern European
for better fellowship with friends East European
for our community more hospitals, more jobs, and more schools Hispanic
for people to be united Hispanic
friendly, loving, and caring for one another people Eastern European
get a job that pays well Eastern European
getting better and better Asian
getting better and bigger Asian
getting better in the future being a best place Asian
Getting better on employment Hispanic
give me work I can do alone Asian
good East European
good No
Growth without crowding Eastern European
Happy and clean place to live. Eastern European
happy and safe environment Eastern European
have more transportation (busses) Hispanic
help low income families, help w/ Medicare Korean
help me to get a job Asian
helping low income families Asian
hire minority culture Ethiopia
hope that there are fewer criminals in the community Asian
hospital, more help for people that are very poor. More people to visit the church. Christian. Eastern European
hospitals, more help for people who are very poor. People to visit the catholic church Hispanic
I am a citizen that believes strongly with our close relation with Portland, and the other surrounding communities. I Eastern European
would like to see this relationship used to further unify the entire area.
I don't have any hopes and dreams about our community Eastern European
I don't have anything to say. I am a foreign student. Hispanic
I hope for a better life Eastern European
I hope for a Chinese food store or market Asian
I hope gas prices will go down Eastern European
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
I hope I can walk to school. I can walk to go shopping. I can walk to everywhere Asian
I hope it is better Eastern European
I hope more family wage jobs; more programs for education for low-income adults Eastern European
I hope one day there wouldn't be gangs, robbers, all the people would be nice to all the people, a place out of Hispanic
problems, all people would have education (schools), better jobs, programs for all the problems that we have
I hope our community has many trees and flowers Asian
I hope our community has more programs for disabled children (art therapy and music therapy) Asian
I hope our community to be strong Asian
I hope our community will always keep as before Asian
I hope schools, roads and security get better Hispanic
I hope that I can stay a part of the community and gain employment with the city of Vancouver. African American
I hope that more people move to Vancouver Asian
I hope that my community has more activities Asian
I hope that our community becomes better East European
I hope that our community becomes cleaner (less trash everywhere) Asian
I hope that our community is better in the future East European
I hope that there will be less people who use drugs, I hope that people aren't homeless No
I hope the bridge is safe for driving Eastern European
I hope the City will continue to improve the neighborhoods and the rest of the community to continue to make Eastern European
Vancouver a great place to live.
I hope the community is better and clean No
I hope the community is big in Vancouver Asian
I hope the gas cost is cheaper, medical will be inexpensive Eastern European
I hope the policemen don't give tickets because all people drive well No
I hope there are more businesses. I'm looking for a job in Vancouver Asian
I hope there will be no discrimination Eastern European
I hope there will be no discrimination Eastern European
I hope they bring the MAX to Vancouver downtown and then I hope Vancouver will be a better market place Asian
I hope they will work better more than now Asian
I hope this city will be equal with any person one day Hispanic
I hope to be a part of the community and help in this Hispanic
I hope to get a good job Eastern European
I hope to have more common activities on weekends where families can attend No
I hope to learn English No
I hope to make Vancouver a great place for our children to raise a family. Eastern European
I hope Vancouver can become more active Asian
I move out of the area before it becomes the new Gresham of Portland Eastern European
I see that our generation moves towards degradation. Divorces multiply, living without marriage, living without Eastern European
fathers and in the sum, a society not capable of working, falling apart of morals and values, godlessness
I see that the economy is falling Eastern European
I see the community in the future will be wonderful Eastern European
I think little more security on the streets Hispanic
I think that it will be even better No
I want to be in harmony with my family Hispanic
I would like a better place to live Hispanic
I would like to see more corporate jobs here so professional people don't have to travel to Portland and pay state tax. Asian
I would like to see our communities work for the better of resolving drug issues so our children will have a safe place Eastern European
to live. Also I enjoy all the new river projects and the new land
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
I would like to see people help each other and help clear the debris to make it a more clean and welcoming Asian
atmosphere...examples: pick up litter off the street even if its not your own, hold the door open for another person,
give a positive compliment to another person everyday, and pass your smile and laughter around!
I would like to see Vancouver maintain and improve connection to local and local rural areas. I think the farmer's Eastern European
market and other things are wonderful
I would like to see Vancouver promote development in the downtown core, promote the extension of light rail from Eastern European
Portland to become better linked to the region, and increase environmental protection. I would like to see higher
residential density encouraged, and more public improvements in existing neighborhoods.
I would love for the community to have all of the opportunities like Portland, but still keep a smaller town feel. Eastern European
I would love to see and be apart of a community that employees African American African American
I would LOVE to see Light Rail extend into downtown Vancouver, through Uptown Village (Main/Broadway couplet), Eastern European
with Park and Rides at 39th and Main. We need to attract suburban (Salmon Creek, Ridgefield, etc) commuters and
make it easy for them with a Park and Ride NORTH on Main, not stopping at Mill Plain or Clark College.
I would love to see quality higher education opportunities available in SW Washington. Moderation in housing prices No
and traffic congestion would also be nice. A return to somewhat more comfortable lot sizes in new developments is
also desirable, although that runs counter to lower housing prices (sigh). More opportunities for high earning jobs in
Vancouver would also be desirable so fewer people would have to go to Portland each morning. I'm not talking
family-wage, subsistence jobs, but real career-quality opportunities.
If the rulers and the people turn to God, the city and country would be protected from enemies and tyrants. Eastern European
I'm dreaming about… that every bar and club will be closed Eastern European
in my opinion an ideal community is one that has a very low or no crime rate with non-discriminating citizens, with a No
lot of parks and recreational centers, a good school system, and high job marketing
in no time this city will be a great and wonderful place No
in the better side Eastern European
in the future the community should be goal-oriented and obeying Eastern European
It will be better forever No
it would be nice if downtown worked on Saturday and Sunday Eastern European
job opportunities Hispanic
job opportunities, parks/recreation Eastern European
job opportunities, public transportation, parks, recreation Eastern European
job opportunity, buying of houses opportunity Eastern European
job opportunity, public transportation Hispanic
just improve Hispanic
Keep a separate and unique identity...in other words, do not try to be Portland or Beaverton. Try to capitalize on the Eastern European
uniqueness of the Hispanic/Russian families that have moved in. Keep down town and the old houses up so are safe
and inviting. Keep good police action so people feel safe. Sometimes it is so discouraging to hear the negative news
about events in Vancouver.
Keep growing and enhance education Eastern European
keep more trees for our children Asian
keep police active in our community to keep crime and drugs out of our neighborhoods Eastern European
Keep the crime rate as low as possible Eastern European
keep the schools strong, provide a safe community for my family, keep offering lots of community events Eastern European
keeping green Asian
less crime than before Asian
less driving for people, more educational programs Hispanic
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
less growth and less traffic. More like the small community it used to be. Eastern European
less pollution Asian
less violence, more security, stop the gangs Hispanic
low property tax; low crime Asian
Lower crime. Asian
Maintain a safe community and improve commute to Portland Hispanic
make downtown safer for families Asian
making money all hours Other
MAX, cheaper healthcare, cheaper dental Eastern European
maybe light rail African American
mediocre Eastern European
more activities that include us Hispanic
more arts / theatre art exhibition, opera, kids' theatre, classical music area Eastern European
More bars Eastern European
more bike paths and more pretty parks (water, flowers, benches, trails, etc.) Eastern European
more businesses and make it easier for people to get their family here Morocco
More community involvement in a Diverse way for all ethnic groups. Hispanic
more diversity and quality of life African American
more efficient planning Eastern European
more facilities to work, safe places for kids, we need more police on the streets Hispanic
more healthcare, more jobs and less real estate taxes Hispanic
more job opportunities, public transportation Hispanic
more jobs and less real estate taxes Asian
more jobs and more business and try to be better with the children Hispanic
More jobs. See a theme here? Hispanic
More jobs; keep up the excellent work on our schools Eastern European
More jobs; keep up the excellent work on our schools Eastern European
more library, more parks, MAX, the waiting time in the hospital Hispanic
more multicultural events Hispanic
more open jobs for everyone Asian
more opportunities for studying English, more non-native speaker friendly application for services Hispanic
more opportunities to study English, more non-native speaker friendly applications for services Hispanic
More outdoor activities offer at the parks. don't just put the parks there give every one something to do. African American
more parks Eastern European
more parks Hispanic
more parks and schools Eastern European
more parks near my house Eastern European
more parks, more community centers Eastern European
more places (attractions) where you can go with kids Eastern European
more schools Hispanic
more security No
more security and health Hispanic
more senior citizen programs Asian
more sport clubs for families with lower wages Hispanic
more things for the youth to do. African American
Multi-cultural neighborhoods that cherish diversity. Asian
must create more business Asian
My biggest dream is to get rid of all of the meth users running rampant in our county. Native American
My community is good Eastern European
my dream for our community is more programs for education of low-income adults Eastern European
my dream for our community is to have less crime Asian
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
my dream is that all the Hispanics can buy a home and not have problems for not having a green card Hispanic
my dream is that my family and all people who are "illegals" can be "legal" Hispanic
my dream is that Vancouver continues to be a safe city Hispanic
my dream is to have a safe and quiet community Hispanic
my dream is to have more security in the parking of my apartment. Hispanic
my dream is to study Eastern European
my dreams are to find a new job and I want to speak English better than now No
my hope for my community is good jobs, new jobs, more programs for education of low-income adults No
my hope for our community is to serve sick people for free, feel safe everywhere, MAX, faster emergency room Central Europe
service, more education to reduce/eliminate racism
My hope is that the community will keep its general friendliness as it expands its growth. Eastern European
my hope will be to stop the war in Iran. In Vancouver, the government to save more money for the city. The people Eastern European
who are disabled to get more medical help with a program
my hopes for my community are to have more jobs and more educational programs for low-income adults Eastern European
My hopes for Vancouver are that it continues to give various opportunities for different populations to get involved Eastern European
with the community.
N/A Korean
N/A Eastern European
N/A I will be back to my country in a short while Asian
need more places to play and have fun!! Asian
need more places to teach & share different cultures Asian
need places to play & have fun!! Asian
no crime, no poverty Asian
no discrimination Asian
no discrimination Asian
no idea Iranian
No more drugs and gangs Hispanic
noise from the train whistle in residential areas; trains going too fast through the areas Asian
not sure Eastern European
open entertainment Eastern European
open more businesses Asian
opening more businesses Eastern European
opportunities & equality Hispanic
organize more various fellowships for elderly people so we can fellowship. There is such a fellowship in other states. East European
In the city of Portland, it is called "Silver Years"
park or building for children on the rainy seasons Asian
pay more attention to ecology & sustainability Hispanic
pay more attention to the elderly East European
peace and unity Asian
Performing Arts Center Eastern European
place for my great grandchildren to live and work happily Eastern European
pleasant and peaceful Asian
positive information needed Asian
preserve trees in East Vancouver & Camas. Better manage urban growth. No Casinos! Eastern European
quality jobs, strong communities with low crime Eastern European
retain the green belts & parks Asian
safer & more activities for kids Asian
schools need to improve, also more jobs Hispanic
continue to improve services for + welcome/appreciation of growing diversity Eastern European
stay safe Hispanic
still safety and security Hispanic
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
Success, developing and happiness. Asian
That 100% of the money made here is spent here. Eastern European
That all nationalities and cultures are part of the changes Eastern European
That all people are Catholic Hispanic
that I am not afraid to go out in dark places or dark streets. That there isn't war, thieves, and especially no guns for Asian
everyone
That I can avoid being taxed right out of my house and Clark County. The latest assessments are due out November Native American
19th, so we will soon find out how bad the damage will be next year...
That it can grow to become a place where not only a few are thankful to live in but everyone can be happy that they Asian
live here.
that it gets more environmentally conscious Hispanic
That it keeps growing. African American
That it prospers and offers many positions. Eastern European
that it will be good Asian
that it will improve as a place to live year by year. Asian
that it would get better Hispanic
That one day we can change for the better Hispanic
That our education services available would match and meet the needs of the community: ESL, adult learning African American
services, emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth... all these issues could be adequately served to stunt
generational poverty, delinquency, and illiteracy.
That people will be more friendly, help people that are in need, especially the poor children of single moms. Hispanic
that someday people can live with no fears Hispanic
that the city government will do something about it Hispanic
that the community would be largely a family-friendly, business-friendly environment with strong judicial & police No
involvement
that the Latino community has more influence and can eliminate crime Hispanic
that there wouldn't be dangerous places and poor families in Vancouver Asian
that Vancouver is a city Hispanic
that Vancouver remain a safe place to live Eastern European
That we can revitalize the economy, while retaining the unique history we have. That we can regain a feeling of Eastern European
community, rather than the fragmented mess we have now because of economically selective annexation that draws
borders around and excludes residential neighborhoods.
That we continue to grow and we continue to see more positive changes occur. Eastern European
that we will maintain the small community feel despite the growth. Asian
That we would continue striving for good city planning, schools for our children, and sustainable industry Eastern European
The ability to be employed with the city Eastern European
the dream for our community is to have more parks Hispanic
things are going pretty well Eastern European
think about people Eastern European
To be a sustainable & caring community Eastern European
to be able to do everything here (such as work, shop, etc.) and not have to drive to Portland Eastern European
to be growth and continued Eastern European
to be more supportive to raise children Asian
to be recognized by the rest of the country, apart from Portland. Eastern European
To become, like Portland, rated one of the best places to live in the U.S. Asian
To bring happiness to people Eastern European
To continue to be the beautiful city more and more people want to visit and inhabit. To keep our charm for Eastern European
generations to come.
To do something about traffic congestion. African American
To do something about traffic congestion. African American
What are your hopes or dreams for our community? Primary Diversity
to find a job in Vancouver Hispanic
to get to work together and make this place a even better place Hispanic
To grow and keep Vancouver residents in town. Eastern European
To grow to be a city like Seattle Hispanic
to grow up Hispanic
to grow up with a safe environment Hispanic
to have better jobs Hispanic
to have more family values and to focus on families being together more Eastern European
to have stronger communities. Eastern European
to have the advantages of a big city but at the same time avoid the disadvantages Hispanic
to keep growing and getting more expanded and more jobs Eastern European
To keep our conservative nature in spite of grown bring in from all over the nation. Eastern European
to keep the same small town feel Vancouver had 20 years ago Eastern European
to listen to your conscience when creating or considering jobs Hispanic
to live in a peaceful and quiet community + cheaper healthcare, faster ER services, feel safe everywhere, more Eastern European
education to reduce/eliminate racism
To see a vibrant and active city that mirrors its past and yet looks with anticipation to the future. Eastern European
To see more minority working for the city of Vancouver Asian
To see more opportunities on our side of the river, so we are competitive in more areas to Portland. Eastern European
To see the city grow into an actual 'city' with a cultural center and feel. Not just an ever growing suburban Eastern European
development. I've travelled to beautiful cities in Europe where Americans flock to take photos and enjoy the cafes. I
always wonder why we can't build beautiful cities here?
to stay as a mid-size town Eastern European
To stop the Meth epidemic. Hispanic
To work together in unity Eastern European
too much tax Asian
tranquility Eastern European
transportation, housing for the poor African American
unimportant Eastern European
Vancouver to be a big and safe place to live and work No
Vancouver will grow. I hope my community will have more jobs. I hope for more programs for education of low- Eastern European
income adults.
very livable Eastern European
want to participate in plans that affect jobs, growth and share ideas Hispanic
we are looking for more opportunities to learn ESL Hispanic
we need an indoor amusement park for year round fun and play for our youth African American
we need more parks and recreation places Asian
we need to support each other as if we are one Hispanic
we would like the city to listen more to Hispanics and check what they think Hispanic
wider roads Asian
women have more protection but not bear more children. Cleaner air so people aren't sick Hispanic
work for 50 - 60 years old citizens Eastern European
would like equality with Latino, African American and Anglo cultures, a sense of harmony Hispanic
would like to be "legal" and have some form of job security No
would like to work with the community to be part of it and have the chance to express their opinions in a helpful way Hispanic
Q4: What are your hopes and dreams for our community?
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Jobs &
102
Businesses, Growth, Development
Sense of Community, Good QOL 73
Safety, security & Crime 57
Parks & Recreation, Activities, the arts 52
Support Diversity, No discriminate 38
Schools, Colleges & Education 38
Transport Related 30
Affordable Housing 24
Environnment 22
Health Care 19
High Prices, Taxes 11
Better communication with the City 4
100%
90% Do You Feel Like Part of the
80%
Community?
70%
60%
50%
40% Yes
61%
30%
20% A little bit
34%
10% No 4%
0%
100
Q5: Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
90
80
Yes
A little bit
70
No
No Answer
Number of Surveys
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more No answer
Ages
Q5: Do you feel like you are part of the community in Vancouver?
80%
71% 72%
70%
66%
60% 59%
60%
50%
Number of Surveys
40%
35% 36%
31%
30% 28%
20%
14%
10%
0%
EE/Cauc n=208 Asian n=160 Hispanic n=95 African American n=12 None or Other n=31
Yes A little bit No
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
adults involved in school programs, working very hard together Hispanic
all people to stick together to make the change Hispanic
because I want to live here and stay here No
because I'm a resident of Vancouver No
Better advertising of community events. I would love to see an e-mail sign up form of the City website. I would sign up for events to be e- Eastern European
mailed to me!
better inform population Eastern European
broadcast city channel over HD channel so do not need cable to receive Eastern European
broadcast information about the city's activities Hispanic
by keeping us safe and informed Eastern European
change citizenship of older people East European
change giving of citizenship from English to Russian Eastern European
city bothers business owners too much; property taxes are too high, percentage too high Asian
City Hall should be open for people to tour, (not just city hall in other cities) Asian
come more often Eastern European
Communicate through cell phones with monthly updates. Eastern European
community in Vancouver is open to understanding many different races and it is easy to reach to the community Asian
community or cultural house for diversity awareness Hispanic
community outreach, empower citizens to own & drive solutions Eastern European
conditions of receiving citizenship, whoever is older than 65 do not change the period of time by 5 years Eastern European
continue things like the farmers market, arts and cultural fairs etc. Eastern European
Continue to offer ideas to people in the community so that they can grow along with the city. Eastern European
diversity, hire more minority culture Asian
Do the hard part of leadership: address challenges that are for the good of people & stay away from the profitable and money rewards. Eastern European
doing more cultural activities Hispanic
Doing things, not just talking about them Hispanic
Don't have public pay for private ventures (port) Eastern European
don't know Eastern European
Effective public involvement, not only you need the citizen African American
everybody needs to get involved more to change the life of our community for the better Eastern European
everything is fine Hispanic
fishing club Asian
for us to be healthy East European
get a different prosecuting attorney Eastern European
Give Hispanic Community the opportunity to get involved in political stuff Hispanic
give more information about programs by the city for Hispanics Hispanic
give opportunities to immigrants Hispanic
Give schools more opportunities to help out when volunteering Hispanic
give to the elderly the citizenship test in their own language Russian
growth training African American
have free English classes or school for the elderly Eastern European
have more job fairs and have a wide variety of jobs Eastern European
have more opportunities to volunteer Hispanic
Have people come to schools and talk about involvement Hispanic
help altogether No
I am a part of the community in Vancouver No
I am a part of the Seventh Day Adventist church Eastern European
I am not sure African American
I am unemployed and 58 years old, desperate to work, and I have a master’s degree! Eastern European
I am very sad that I am not 73 years old Eastern European
I ask that the citizenship exam they give in Portland. Eastern European
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
I ask that you don't legalize same sex marriage. This country will become on the road to extinction Eastern European
I beg you, help us 80-year olds take it in Russian Eastern European
I currently reside in Battle Ground, but still feel part of the community. I hail from White Salmon originally and anything within a 40 mile radius Eastern European
is considered neighbors of one sort or another.
I didn't feel like I am a part of the community Morocco
I don't know North West Europe
I don't know Eastern European
I don't know Eastern European
I feel a part of my church Eastern European
I feel that getting the police to be more involved in an active, current investigation that their department is heading up would go farther to Eastern European
make me feel important enough for a call back.
I grew up in Vancouver and have seen lots of changes, I would really like to hear more about planning. Eastern European
I have lived in this area my whole life, however, since I have graduated from college, I have found it difficult to find a job. Eastern European
I honestly think we do an outstanding job doing so already. Eastern European
I hope transportation would be more useful, more punctual, convenient. If it is possible, I hope the bus would come on time. Asian
I just moved back into town, it will take a little while to reorient myself after so many years away. African American
I like living in Vancouver Asian
I like the culture, the city itself No
I like the meetings Eastern European
I like the way people behave especially towards us. *** and the culture and the cleanliness of the city No
I live in Battle Ground and not in Vancouver much Eastern European
I live in Carson, way Eastern European
I live in Hazel dell and I was on the planning committee for my neighborhood park African American
I need to become more involved myself Eastern European
I think all people need to stick together to make the change Hispanic
I think feeling like a part of the community is up to each individual. The city can provide events & activities, but each individual needs to Eastern European
choose to be involved
I think that all people should stick together to make the change Hispanic
I think that all people should stick together to make the change Hispanic
I think that it is necessary to change the system of behavior in the schools and teach morals and fear of God. Eastern European
I think the city is doing A GOOD job. This job fair is one example of how. Eastern European
I think they need a more democratic person Asian
I think we are doing a great job so far Eastern European
I work for the city and feel very involved in our community. Eastern European
I would like more information for new residents of Vancouver Hispanic
I would like the people to vote for real estate taxes Hispanic
I would like to relocate my career back to Vancouver so that I am able to get involved in council work and volunteer work in my free time. Eastern European
Commute is a large problem right now.
I would like to see restrictions or limits on cramped housing developments. The more I see of these, the more I feel separated from the Eastern European
community and my neighbors. The whole area feels "impersonal"
I would like to work for the City of Vancouver Eastern European
I'm involved as much as possible as a Clark College student. Hispanic
I'm new in the area. Eastern European
Improve accountability within city government Eastern European
Improve Tree Conservation ordinance, pay more attention and give some influence to Neighborhood Associations in land use decisions. Make Eastern European
neighborhoods more livable and distinctive. Reduce influence of developers and their consultants over land-use decisions.
Include more information on what city govt. is doing for all of us taxpayers Eastern European
include our culture more and eliminate discrimination Hispanic
increase the traffic on Mill Plain Eastern European
information is important for me Hispanic
Involve Hispanics and actually care about our opinions. Treat us like people, not just immigrants Hispanic
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
involve Hispanics/Latinos more Hispanic
it is a pity that I am very old and cannot freely participate in community activities Eastern European
it is a very good place Asian
keep informed have more open information events African American
language problem Asian
learning of English is coming difficult, it would be nice to give the citizenship in Russian Eastern European
listen more when writing laws that affect the Latino community Hispanic
live here longer Asian
maintain communication with citizens Eastern European
Make it better known that there are community things going on. (Like today I just stumbled on this.) Eastern European
make more jobs for youth Asian
make more programs to involve immigrants Hispanic
make more programs to involve people Eastern European
make more programs to involve people in the community Hispanic
make more programs to involve people, translated information Eastern European
make more programs to involve people, translated information Eastern European
make more programs to involve people, translated information Hispanic
make more programs where our community can be involved Hispanic
making more often surveys Hispanic
many jobs in the community of Vancouver Asian
many people have different problems. Live house because very expensive No
many people need different help for starting a better life, private houses are very expensive No
maybe create a magazine or newspaper with local notice about the neighborhood Hispanic
maybe have more events to make people join Asian
maybe try to continue asking questions Hispanic
More actively include and recognize the unincorporated parts of Vancouver. I have lived first in Hazel dell and now in Orchards since 1976, Eastern European
and have had a Vancouver address since 1976, but why should I? As a start, consider including our neighborhood associations. We have a
good one - Sifton.
more activities, like groups of different ages to have fun, that's the way to know more about the people in Vancouver Hispanic
more career employment for disabilities at above wage and benefits Eastern European
more city hall meeting, or send out more letter to let the public know what's being done Asian
more city meetings regarding city's problems Eastern European
more community events and celebrations Asian
more education about services available to Latinos, better wages to allow us to live with our families and pay for more education Hispanic
more education available for older people Hispanic
More employment opportunities for minorities African American
more energy & money needs to go into creating parks & cultural programs Asian
More events I suppose Eastern European
more in news Eastern European
more information about events that create opportunities for dialogue - bands, parties, etc. Hispanic
more information about issues City is dealing with Eastern European
more information for the Latino community - more involvement Hispanic
more interaction & strategic investment in capital community projects, otherwise we don't want to know you are there Eastern European
more jobs Asian
more jobs Asian
more jobs / no tax Asian
more jobs in Vancouver Korean
More jobs. HR people who are accessible, who will actually TALK to interested applicants and answer their questions. I have not see many Hispanic
jobs in my field, PR with your agency which is very disappointing. It seems that your agency does not have that many jobs and mostly picks
internally for the ones that are posted.
More openings for Hispanics in official positions Hispanic
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
more parks & recreational areas Asian
more programs, festival Asian
More public events Eastern European
more public transport, solicit public opinion Central Europe
More publicity concerning community events - TV ads or Newspapers Hispanic
more surveys to Latinos so that the cities learn how Latinos think Hispanic
more work Asian
my life is changed, here I have freedom Asian
N/A Korean
native language communications Eastern European
need a mental health center & exercise place for them + volunteers & honest doctors Asian
need library & cultural center Asian
newspaper, radio correspondence Eastern European
no sales tax Asian
not sure Eastern European
Not sure. African American
Not sure; most of the news coverage has been about Portland Asian
nothing Eastern European
nothing Eastern European
nothing Eastern European
nothing Asian
Offer more family oriented community involvement, like the fire department does. Hispanic
organize international events like art, music, dance, etc. Hispanic
our neighborhood is very friendly Asian
overcome the barrier of communicating in English Eastern European
Portland is the cultural center of this area, not a lot you can do, but the efforts downtown are a good start. Parks, farmers markets, city Eastern European
centers, all are giving the area a nice feel, but the east (mall area/164) feels lifeless and tacky. Centers in several areas should follow what is
starting around Ester Short.
provide more community services that involve all of the communities in Vancouver and not just focusing on some. Asian
so people of color + of different religions/cultures truly feel welcome here as reflected in the make up of the city government, other public Eastern European
institutions + roles
secure the streets more Hispanic
Seek new business for the area Eastern European
send information through new papers or households Asian
Send newsletters or mail or email to keep us up to date and involved. Hispanic
send out more brochures of activities in the mail and how we can participate Hispanic
Send out more communication about local things going on. Eastern European
share city information with everyone in an easy to understand way Asian
Start by responding to e-mailed requests for information, and stop letting the Columbian do City Council's talking for them. Native American
stay the course of building a better mouse trap African American
stronger core activities Eastern European
taking more opinions from the people even if they are not from this country Hispanic
taking of citizenship change from English Eastern European
talking the good ideas every month or every term (3-4 months) by e-mails or normal mail from each family to develop the city Asian
Tell us how to help. I don't know a way even if I wanted to. Hispanic
that all people need to stick together to make the change Hispanic
That the Americans help the Mexican people more Hispanic
That's not your job. City government has to maintain a minimalist perspective to avoid becoming a burden on the citizens and businesses it No
serves. You should do just as much as required to provide infrastructure, police, fire, water and an equitable legal framework and then do
absolutely nothing more. The city is to be built by the citizens, the government is but one tool necessary to accomplish that end.
the city government can help with more work opportunities Ethiopia
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
the city need to continue to reach out to the community in order to fix what needs to be fixed Hispanic
the city takes more opinion polls of the Latino population Hispanic
the government can help us to find a job Asian
The government should provide more money for those who cannot afford certain things such as band, school sports, and/or other activities Asian
that include expenses
the violence, drugs at school Hispanic
The way that people think about every day THINGS Hispanic
This is a hard one because I live outside the city limits, but I'm still part of the Vancouver Community. One thing I have noticed is that the city Eastern European
sometimes gets the blame for things the county or other agencies do that people don't like. I think the city should be more proactive in
communicating with the public about what you do versus what other have screwed up. I don't think the city does a really good job at
communicating a lot of the time. Just read all those negative letters to the editor in the Columbian that critisize city investments and programs.
The city never answers those, to set the record straight. For example, some people are still pissed off about the convention center, but it looks
to me like its a success, and the city should be making those naysayers eat their words. Instead, the same old arguments come up time after
time, and the city says nothing. Defend yourselves! Tell people your success stories! But also be honest with people when things don't go well--
don't sugarcoat things, or try to spin things to sound good when they aren't. But mostly, the city should be out there talking to people, telling
them what is what, using the internet, town meetings, tv, direct mail, email, whatever else you can come up with to get your story out. Don't
wait around for the Columbian to do a story, you never know when they might stab you in the back.
to be hired in City of Vancouver, take part in community gathering Eastern European
to develop public transportation because more immigrants don't have money to buy a car Eastern European
to give information about the projects Hispanic
to produce more information about your activities, punctual public transport Eastern European
to work more with the different ethnic or racial affiliation to get much better No
traffic revision on interstate Asian
translated information (Chinese). Help center for immigrants Asian
transportation, housing for poor, work for teens, home for battered women and children. African American
Voting more, of course. Eastern European
wake up from the racism! Korean
Walking trails and volunteer opportunities are important. Eastern European
want more information about what the government is doing and what they plan to do Hispanic
we are content for the moment Eastern European
we are thankful, relieve the questions on the citizenship exam Eastern European
we don't want police to get involved in immigration enforcement Hispanic
We moved here from Lake Oswego four years ago to restore a beautiful historic home in Shumway. We have since been very active in two Eastern European
neighborhood associations and have testified about critical development issues in front of the council several times. My voice was never
valued much in LO, yet in Vancouver, I feel that the public opinion is heard, considered, and respected.
we need good work No
we need more attention paid to Hispanics in the schools Hispanic
we need to change the laws about immigrants No
we would like a community strategic plan to address health, we are concerned about obesity Hispanic
We, elderly people, need help taking citizenship. Secure going to excursions to visit the sights of the city East European
when I meet a doctor, I need interpretation because of difficulty of medical words. Sometimes to get an interpreter I have to wait a long time Asian
or I can't get one at all. The interpretation system should improve so I could get an interpreter easy
When I participate in city/county activities then I feel like a part. Sometimes it seems like the city/county is run by a "clique" and the leaders Eastern European
are not really known to individual citizens. Keep trying to invite participation and keep all meetings and decisions in the open so there is not a
sense that those in the know are gaining financially from decisions they make for the city.
will help is possible Eastern European
work with Oregon to improve the work commute, or attract bigger employers like downtown Portland to downtown Vancouver Eastern European
Would like the city of Vancouver to inform the public of all the works it does for the city and encourage the public to participate. Asian
would like to be invited to events and discussions Hispanic
How can we, — the city government — help you feel more involved? What can we change? Primary Diversity
would like to help the government improve the process to become a resident No
You are doing a great job Asian
you could have the mayor stop busting Portland coffee cups and actually work on something that benefits the entire community and not a few Eastern European
select families.
0
Q6: How can we help you feel more
involved?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Listen to us & Communicate
64
More
Culture & Diversity 36
Public Involvement & Volunteer 42
Jobs & Job Fairs 28
Community Events, Activities &
20
Parks
Immigration, Citizenship & ESL 20
Solve Transportation Problems 8
Improve Safety 5
Help with Medical Problems 5
Reduce Taxes, Fix Budget 6
Other 10
140
Q7: Where do you live?
120 116
106
100
Number of Surveys
80
64 63
60
46
40
20 15
9
0
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more No answer
Ages
Vancouver Clark County, not in a city Other Clark County City Oregon Other/No Answer
Q7: Where do you live?
100%
90%
80%
70%
Number of Surveys
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
EE/Cauc n=208 Asian n=160 Hispanic n=95 African American n=12 None or Other n=31
Vancouver Clark County, not in a city Other Clark County City Oregon
Q8: What is your age group?
50%
45%
40%
35%
Percent of Surveys
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
EE/Cauc n=208 Asian n=160 Hispanic n=95 African American n=12 None or Other n=31
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more
Q9: Ethnic Diversity
70
60
50
Number of Surveys
40
30
20
10
0
Under 18 18-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or more No age
Eastern European / Caucasian Asian Hispanic African American None or Other:
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
1 people move in because of clean environment a c Asian P 1 1
2 good public transportation, quiet a f Asian P 1 1
3 because people are moving in (importing) a d Asian P 1
4 No Answer a e Asian No Answer
5 trying because we are trying hard a f Asian
6 school a d Asian P 1
7 people moving in from other places; city is a e Asian P 1
open to other cultures & people
8 I believe the population has increased and a No Asian P 1 1
there are more jobs than ever
9 business is dying c c Asian N 1
10 great location a f Asian P 1
11 Korean community is increasing a f Asian P
12 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
13 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
14 increasing population c d Asian N 1
15 nothing b c Asian
16 nothing b c Asian
17 people are moving in from another state b No Asian 1
18 No Answer c d Asian No Answer
19 people from Oregon moving in a d Asian P 1
20 I don't know a No Asian
21 I don't know a No Asian
22 No Answer f Asian No Answer
23 because Vancouver is between Oregon and a d Asian- P 1
Seattle Korean
24 increasing population a e Asian P 1
25 increasing population a d Asian P 1
26 No Answer No c Asian- No Answer
Korean
27 lots of people moving in a d Asian- P 1
Korean
28 increasing population a d Asian- P 1
Korean
29 clean environment a c Asian P
30 increasing population a d Asian P 1
31 getting better because we pay taxes; we a d Asian P 1
have hope for the future, invest in the city
32 beautiful environment a c Asian P
33 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
34 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
35 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
36 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
37 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
38 No Answer c e Asian No Answer
39 No Answer b c Asian No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
40 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
41 No Answer a e Asian No Answer
42 No Answer b d Asian No Answer
43 No Answer c d Asian No Answer
44 No Answer a c Asian- No Answer
Korean
45 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
46 No Answer a e Asian No Answer
47 No Answer b e Asian No Answer
48 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
49 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
50 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
51 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
52 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
53 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
54 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
55 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
56 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
57 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
58 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
59 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
60 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
61 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
62 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
63 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
64 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
65 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
66 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
67 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
68 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
69 No Answer a e Asian No Answer
70 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
71 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
72 No Answer d Asian No Answer
73 No Answer b e Asian No Answer
J1 there is more pride going into the a e Caucasian P 1
developments. much more pleasing to the
eye.
J10 No Answer a c Caucasian No Answer
J100 No Answer a e Caucasian No Answer
J101 great downtime development, Esther Short a e Eastern P 1 1
Park European
J102 due to increase in population a b Asian P 1
J103 more and more people are moving here. a b Asian P 1
J104 No Answer b b Asian No Answer
J105 Vancouver has many high tech companies a d Asian P 1
that employ many people
J106 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
J107 it is getting safer by less bad people. a a Caucasian P 1
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
J108 More community members are getting a b Caucasian P
involved and stepping up to the plate.
J109 No Answer b b Caucasian No Answer
J11 I feel safe in Vancouver a e Caucasian P 1
J110 we are growing and it seems getting more a b Caucasian P 1 1
job opportunities available
J111 No Answer a c Caucasian No Answer
J112 because of the beautiful flora a d Caucasian P 1
J113 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J114 No Answer b d Caucasian No Answer
J115 it is hard to say, I've been here just a few No d Caucasian 1
weeks. my concerns would be at this point
the traffic situation across the i-5. but I think
that is being addressed as we speak
J116 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J117 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J118 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J119 More people moving in and more money a No Caucasian P 1
spent in the city
J12 more parks a No Caucasian P 1
J120 I just moved to the Portland area and do not No c o-no
know the state of Vancouver.
J13 more diversity, more businesses, upgrades in a d Caucasian P 1 1
the parks
J14 more crime, more traffic, more drivers and c No Caucasian N 1 1
pedestrians ignoring laws, more racism and
discriminations against race, nationality....
J15 No Answer a e Caucasian No Answer
J16 No Answer a No Caucasian No Answer
J17 No Answer b c Asian No Answer
J18 I think the city is doing a good job of keeping a e Asian P 1
up with the growth and development within
the city
J19 a e Caucasian P 1 1
good location in NW. education. planning.
J2 It has to do with all input from concerned No e Caucasian
citizens that live in the community
J20 More growth & building. a b Hispanic P 1
J21 They are not as aggressive as they should in b e Asian 1
inviting job creating industry into the
city/county
J22 Too many people, not enough jobs for c c Hispanic N 1 1
everyone. A lot of people commute to
Portland to find work.
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
J23 more quality people working here a d African P 1 1
American
J24 road improvements a e Caucasian P 1 1
J25 Concerned about the growth & losing c e Caucasian N 1
conservative nature
J26 it's growing fast so we are trying to keep up. a c African P 1
American
J27 No Answer a No Hispanic No Answer
J28 It looks like a group of people who really care a d Caucasian P
and are excited about making Vancouver a
better place are here and looking for more of
the same as well as changes already going in
the right direction.
J29 No Answer b d Caucasian No Answer
J3 Slightly worse No d Caucasian N
J30 As it grows, the city seems to be getting a c Caucasian P 1 1
more businesses to the area
J31 No Answer a b African No Answer
American
J32 worried about gang activity c No Hispanic N 1
J33 Growing economy, more job opportunities a d Asian P 1 1 1
J34 No Answer b e Caucasian No Answer
J35 No Answer a e Caucasian No Answer
J36 No Answer a d Hispanic No Answer
J37 More traffic, worse commute to Portland, and c d Caucasian N 1 1
decreasing job market
J38 more job opportunities. city's strong support a e Caucasian P 1
of diversity.
J39 I have lived in the area for only 4 years, from b e African
LA California, not here long enough to judge, American
yet.
J4 Influx of new transfers from other cities a d Caucasian P 1
J40 too many people and new housing c d Caucasian N 1
developments
J41 The city takes pride in keeping Vancouver a c Caucasian P 1
green, the parks well maintained, and
improving the older parts of town while still
maintaining the old charm.
J42 No Answer a No African No Answer
American
J43 No Answer a No African No Answer
American
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
J44 change is good but with change comes issues No d Asian 1 1 1
like overcrowding, pollution, increase in crime
and traffic accidents
J45 I can see a lot of construction and fixing for a c Asian P 1
improvement of the city.
J46 They're making improvements to downtown, a d Asian P 1
cleaning it up. But Vancouver isn't the sleepy
little town it used to be.
J47 I think it is growing and that there are more a c Caucasian P 1
and more opportunities as this continues.
J48 Proactive management of services a c Caucasian P 1
J49 Always upgrading infrastructure a b Caucasian P 1 1
J5 Influx of new transfers from other cities a d Caucasian P 1
J50 less problems on the road, and has better a b Caucasian P 1
overall
J51 No Answer a e Caucasian No Answer
J52 I'm originally from the east coast and I've a d Caucasian P 1
lived here for over five years. I can see how
much things are changing such as the newer
businesses on Main Street.
J53 I think that the amount of employment is c b Asian N 1
decreasing and there are not many new
companies to supply the numbers of
employment needed to supplement for the
decrease in jobs.
J54 No Answer b b African No Answer
American
J55 wages are too low still for the raise of the b c Caucasian N 1
cost of the living
J56 No Answer c b o-native No Answer
American
J57 A lot more crime. I think it just comes with c c Caucasian N 1 1
the population increase.
J58 They are developing the employment a b Caucasian P 1
positions.
J59 a greater variety of opportunities a e Caucasian P 1
J6 good resident, safe area, clean and have a c Caucasian P 1 1
good shopping centers
J60 The high demand plus the growth and a c Caucasian P 1
development
J61 better long term planning a c Caucasian P 1
J62 expanding... improving roads, schools ext... a No Caucasian P 1 1
J63 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
J64 no jobs for 16 and younger need more jobs b a o-Other N 1
like that!!
J65 good attitude from the mayor on down, a f Caucasian P 1
growing
J66 City of Vancouver has become one of the a d Asian P 1 1
fastest growing city in America. Low crime
rate, and job is heavily increasing.
J67 I believe that Vancouver is a great place to a c Caucasian P
work and live in
J68 Very diverse, population growing economy, a b African P 1 1
and lots of new people moving into town. American
J69 I believe the public is concern about safety a b Asian P 1
and well-being not just individually but as a
community... Vancouver is filled with positive
ideas and diversity.
J7 Actually, I just moved here a month ago. So b b Eastern
in the last month, Vancouver has not European
changed.
J70 safer a a Caucasian P 1
J71 More opportunity for better jobs in your field. a e Caucasian P 1 1
J72 more information is available in the a c Caucasian P
newspaper and on the web.
J73 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
J74 The change is slow and not progressive to b No African 1
the expansion American
J75 no clue but I cook for a living and it sucks b b Caucasian
J76 To much traffic, congestion etc c e African N 1
American
J77 I just moved to the are so I think it is getting a e Caucasian P 1
better. I understand that more employers are
moving in which will mean more jobs and I
do hope it gets better.
J78 More people are moving here, more jobs and a c Asian P 1 1
services are created.
J79 There seems to be an air of success with new a e Caucasian P 1 1
businesses, additional job prospects and
growth in general.
J8 Vancouver is showing a lack of jobs in the b No Caucasian N 1
area.
J80 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
J81 No jobs c b Caucasian N 1
J82 things happening a No Caucasian P
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
J83 People are making a difference more and a c Caucasian P
more for the good. Going to church making
better choices, families, marriages and
families.
J84 diversity seems to be expanding, business a b African P 1
opportunities are growing therefore so are American
employment positions. Vancouver is fast
becoming a notable community.
J85 While Vancouver is growing in population, b b Caucasian 1 1 1
and job opportunities are expanding, Some
areas such as our schools are not getting the
attention (socially or financially that they
need.
J86 I think its better because more people are a d Hispanic P
getting involved in helping each other.
J87 No Answer a c Caucasian No Answer
J88 I like it here and just moved to Ridgefield a d Caucasian P
J89 Effective management of growth in the area. a d Caucasian P 1
J9 New businesses; new playgrounds for kids; a c Caucasian P 1 1
J90 diversity a e African P
American
J91 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J92 No Answer a d Caucasian No Answer
J93 It seems more diverse a b Caucasian P
J94 better vision of future No d Caucasian P
J95 More opportunities for jobs as more a e Caucasian P 1 1
employers move into the area. The
population is growing and jobs follow as
more and more services are requires. We
have a great area to live in and people who
visit are often enchanted and want to move
and share this with us.
J96 Vancouver continually tries to improve in all a e Caucasian P
areas.
J97 No Answer b e African No Answer
American
J98 it needs to work on transportation. better b e African 1 1
parks in neighborhoods American
J99 Pasture lands with livestock are gone, c e Asian N 1 1
increased population, and traffic jams
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
K1 city planning, general attitude of populace a b Caucasian P
supports diversity
K10 the roads are better & cleaner a c Asian P 1
K11 roads are better a c Asian P 1 1
K12 many crosswalks and bike paths parks, etc.; b b Caucasian 1 1 1
too many new cramped housing
developments, "little boxes made of ticky-
tacky"
K13 immigrant hard work ethic a No o-no P
K14 more people are moving in c b Asian N 1
K15 growth, more money a c Caucasian P 1
K16 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
K17 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K18 No Answer a c o-no No Answer
K19 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K2 diversity - it all looks the same, no distinct c c Caucasian N 1
architectural lines to buildings
K20 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K21 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K22 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K23 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
K24 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K25 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K26 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K27 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
K28 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
K29 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
K3 good bus development a c Caucasian P 1
K30 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
K4 there are more people moving into our area c c Caucasian N 1
K5 I've lived here for 4 years and do not notice b c Caucasian
any specific changes
K6 more diversity, small business, shops, a c Caucasian P 1 1
restaurants, makes the city more fun &
enjoyable
K7 No Answer b c Caucasian No Answer
K8 more commercial facility becoming available a d Asian P
K9 increase in violence and vandalism c a Asian N 1
L1 because this county is getting better security a b Hispanic P 1 1
and opportunities
L10 everything is better for me a c Hispanic P
L100 the people, job and better anything, apply a c Asian P 1 1
and go to school
L101 Vancouver is a beautiful city a c Hispanic P
L102 because it has grown and there are more a d Hispanic P 1 1
opportunities
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L103 except too much traffic, more crime, less a d Caucasian P 1 1 1
open space
L104 more people come a c Eastern P 1
European
L105 No Answer b b Eastern No Answer
European
L106 because of all the parks and recreation areas a b Hispanic P 1
L107 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
L108 new shopping areas a b Eastern P 1
European
L109 built new roads, maintaining roads fixed, a c Hispanic P 1
putting in new traffic lights.
L11 because more people are coming every day a b Hispanic P 1 1 1
to Vancouver and they need a place to live
and work and study
L110 built new roads, maintaining roads, putting in a e Eastern P 1
new traffic lights European
L111 more shopping centers, more business a b Caucasian P 1 1
centers
L112 I don't know because I just moved here c o-no
L113 because you have more people than before a b o-Morocco P 1
L114 No Answer a d Eastern No Answer
European
L115 No Answer a f Asian No Answer
L116 No Answer a c Eastern No Answer
European
L117 a lot of traffic at any time c d Caucasian N 1
L118 I don't know c Asian
L119 I think it is getting better because many a c Eastern P 1
houses are being built. European
L12 No Answer b f o-Iranian No Answer
L120 more businesses, better roads, more parks, a c Caucasian P 1 1 1 1
care for people & families
L121 development, buildings, parks and roads a c Caucasian P 1 1 1
L122 I think Vancouver is getting better because I a d Eastern P 1
see many new homes European
L123 I like Vancouver area a e Eastern P
European
L124 I have lived 2 months in Vancouver. Sorry! a d Asian
L125 I like the city of Vancouver a b Asian P
L126 because I can understand more English and I a e o-no P 1 1
can see
L127 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
L128 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
L129 No Answer b c Asian No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L13 I saw the city working on the roads a b Hispanic 1
L130 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
L131 fixing roads; new parks with playgrounds a b Caucasian P 1 1
L132 growing a b Asian P 1
L133 No Answer b c Asian No Answer
L134 No Answer b b o-Morocco No Answer
L135 No Answer c b Hispanic No Answer
L136 Vancouver has more business center a b Hispanic P 1
L137 because the community is growing and has a No Hispanic P 1 1
more work
L138 No Answer a b Hispanic No Answer
L139 more new houses, new stores a b Eastern P 1 1
European
L14 many businesses moved to the east b c Asian N 1
L140 because the population of the city is growing a c Eastern P 1
European
L141 No Answer a b Asian No Answer
L142 No Answer b c Asian No Answer
L143 yes, I do c c Hispanic N
L144 No Answer b b Caucasian No Answer
L145 new stores, more shopping centers a c Hispanic P 1
L146 new job opportunities a c Hispanic P 1
L147 because people get more opportunities to get a b Asian P 1
a job
L148 uncontrolled building / development e Eastern N 1
European
L149 Vancouver is changing because new roads a c Eastern P 1 1 1
were built, new construction, new shopping European
areas
L15 they are fixing roads, parks, more jobs a b Caucasian P 1 1 1
L150 crime b c o-Ethiopia 1
L151 because here I have opportunities (work, a b Hispanic P 1 1 1
learn English)
L152 Vancouver is getting better because it is a b o-no P 1 1
maintaining roads and buildings
L153 I can't work better, people need good jobs a b o-no N 1
L154 because it must have better things a b o-no P 1
L155 I noticed that the criminal activities are c b Asian N 1
increasing in Vancouver
L156 because here there are better jobs and a c Hispanic P 1 1
opportunities
L157 yes, it is getting better but some things need a b o-no P 1 1 1
to get even better. Security, more
businesses, opportunities to buy a house and
more educational help
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L158 Vancouver is getting better because the a d o-Central P 1 1
workers fixed all roads. They built a new Europe
Salmon Creek hospital, reconstructed Clark
College.
L159 because there are many buildings which have a b Asian P 1 1
been completed in this city to provide the
people who are moving to live and work here
L16 most companies take place in the city a b Hispanic P 1
L160 more diversity finally resulting in more a c Caucasian P
services for recognition of numbers &
significance of diverse communities (e.g. non-
white immigrants with English as a 2nd
language)
L161 N/A I came here 7 months ago / because you a b Eastern 1 1 1
have more construction, streets, stores European
L162 getting more jobs, parks, new hospital, fixing a d Eastern P 1 1 1 1
roads European
L163 Vancouver is getting more jobs, need more, a c Hispanic P 1 1
more schools
L164 I don't live and work in Vancouver c Asian
L165 No Answer a b Hispanic No Answer
L166 because it is growing a b Hispanic P 1
L167 N/A I came here 6 months ago b Asian
L168 more security in schools (high school), no a c Hispanic P 1 1
more gangs
L169 I think Vancouver is getting better because it a d o-no P 1 1
has more opportunities for school / jobs
L17 a lot of garbage in the city c c Asian N
L170 it is growing and there are more job a c Hispanic P 1
opportunities
L171 this town will be bigger and have more works a b o-no P 1 1
L172 new parks, more jobs a c Asian P 1 1
L173 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
L18 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
L19 I don't know because I have been living here b c Hispanic
for only 2 years
L2 it is getting better because the economy I a b Hispanic P 1 1 1
think is good. New houses, new buildings,
more jobs
L20 more opportunity - jobs, learning opportunity a c Caucasian P 1 1 1
L21 crime seems to be increasing c c Asian N 1
L22 I think it is focused in one part of the city a b Hispanic
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L23 shopping area has been built, sports center a c Asian P 1
L24 I haven't been here long enough to know b Hispanic
L25 some part is getting better but some part is a d Eastern
getting worse. There is a big difference European
between north and east Vancouver
L26 No Answer a c Eastern No Answer
European
L27 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
L28 No Answer b c Eastern No Answer
European
L29 No Answer b f Asian No Answer
L3 because it has very new schools. Vancouver a c Eastern P 1 1
is a very beautiful city. More security, much European
better
L30 No Answer No o-no No Answer
L31 No Answer a d Hispanic No Answer
L32 No Answer a f Eastern No Answer
European
L33 No Answer a d Eastern No Answer
European
L34 No Answer a f Eastern No Answer
European
L35 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
L36 N/A a b Eastern
European
L37 No Answer a c Eastern No Answer
European
L38 No Answer No c Asian No Answer
L39 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
L4 because the city or government and the a No Hispanic / P 1
people works native
American /
Eastern
European
L40 No Answer a d Eastern No Answer
European
L41 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
L42 No Answer a b o-no No Answer
L43 the road a b Asian P 1
L44 not changing b b Asian
L45 development of east Vancouver a d Asian P 1
L46 No Answer a e Asian No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L47 No Answer a e o-north No Answer
West
Europe
L48 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
L49 it is more convenient for shopping and eating a d Asian P 1
L5 much better, Vancouver has a lot of jobs, a a b Hispanic P 1 1
lot of construction
L50 No Answer a b Eastern No Answer
European
L51 because many businesses are moving in to a c Asian P 1
Vancouver
L52 there are more food places than before a b Asian P 1
L53 because I have not lived in Vancouver very b b Hispanic
long
L54 a lot of people and a lot of jobs a b Asian P 1 1
L55 No Answer c b Hispanic No Answer
L56 too much growth, too many people c e Caucasian N 1
L57 No Answer d Asian No Answer
L58 No Answer a f Hispanic No Answer
L59 more places for activity, entertainment for a c Hispanic P 1
kids and teenagers, dance clubs, more parks
for bicycle and skateboards
L6 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
L60 we will have a new transit center on HWY 99 a c Asian P 1 1
L61 built new roads, maintaining roads, putting in a b Eastern P 1
new traffic lights, traffic during rush hour European
L62 in Vancouver building many apartments, a e Eastern P 1 1 1
constructions many builds homes. Built new European
roads. Planning a new I-5 bridge. New
shopping areas. Main fixed failing roads
putting in new traffic lights
L63 planning a new I-5 bridge and maintaining a b Eastern P 1 1
roads, new construction European
L64 I run into traffic during rush hour because b Eastern N 1
there is road work near my house European
L65 because the city is growing a c Hispanic P 1
L66 there are new stores around our a d o-no P 1
neighborhood, that is very convenient for us
L67 built new roads, fixed roads, putting in new a c Asian P 1
traffic lights
L68 built more new roads, traffic during rush hour b o-no 1
L69 No Answer b d o-no No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L7 No Answer b b Asian No Answer
L70 because lately I've seen more job a b Hispanic P 1
opportunities
L71 because it is a big city and I see a lot of a b Hispanic P 1
construction
L72 No Answer a c o-no No Answer
L73 No Answer a b Hispanic No Answer
L74 No Answer a b Eastern No Answer
European
L75 it is becoming more convenient a b Asian P
L76 traffic seems to be a problem for the near c b Hispanic N 1
future
L77 employee surcharge has been introduced. c d Asian N 1
Now another cost for handling chemicals is
going to be introduced.
L78 personally, I will say that the security in the a c Hispanic P 1 1
city helps a lot to prevent crime, it makes
people safe and able to work, the city has
done an excellent job in providing a lot of
business opportunities, providing work and
comfort for the citizens
L79 there are many stores, so we don't have to a c Hispanic P 1
go far to buy or to work
L8 I don't want change in my place where I live b d Caucasian
L80 No Answer b b Asian No Answer
L81 better roads, more schools, building every a c Hispanic P 1 1 1
year more housing
L82 No Answer a c Caucasian No Answer
L83 Vancouver gets more jobs. The roads open a c Asian P 1 1
bigger
L84 No Answer b d Eastern No Answer
European
L85 No Answer b b Eastern No Answer
European
L86 because it is growing fast a b Hispanic P 1
L87 because it is growing and there are more a b Hispanic P 1 1
jobs
L88 because there is more security and more jobs a No Hispanic P 1 1
L89 now Vancouver is getting more roads, new a c Eastern P 1 1
houses, it is cleaner European
L9 No Answer b f Eastern No Answer
European
L90 everything is good for me b b Hispanic P
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
L91 I have been living in Vancouver for one year b b Asian
and three months
L92 it is growing, more places to work a b Hispanic P 1
L93 Vancouver is getting better because it is a c Hispanic P 1
growing
L94 I think Vancouver is changing because many a d Asian P 1
people come to live here
L95 because they are building new things a e Hispanic P 1
L96 vandalism is growing in our streets c c Hispanic N 1
L97 there is more traffic because there are more a b Hispanic P 1 1
businesses
L98 more businesses, more jobs, and also more a f Hispanic P 1 1
traffic
L99 there are a lot of vehicles in Vancouver now, a b Asian P 1
a lot of companies, a lot of people and a lot
of jobs
R1 expensive gas, rent, groceries c f Eastern N
European
R10 No Answer b f East No Answer
European
R11 No Answer b d Caucasian No Answer
R12 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R13 in the improvement of parks a f Caucasian P 1
R14 good improvement of the city, in relation to a e Caucasian P
other people
R15 No Answer a f Caucasian No Answer
R16 No Answer b f East No Answer
European
R17 because medical service is improving and the a f East P 1
guarantee of living area European
R18 No Answer a e East No Answer
European
R19 No Answer b e East No Answer
European
R2 expensive rent, groceries, gas, medicines c d Caucasian N
R20 No Answer c f East No Answer
European
R21 No Answer b c East No Answer
European
R22 No Answer No f East No Answer
European
R23 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
R24 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
R25 there is a change in better buildings, very a f Caucasian P 1 1
pretty buildings are being built
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
R26 there is a change a e East
European
R27 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
R28 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
R29 No Answer b f o-no No Answer
R3 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
R30 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R31 No Answer a f Caucasian No Answer
R32 No Answer c e East No Answer
European
R33 No Answer a d East No Answer
European
R34 No Answer No e o-no No Answer
R35 No Answer No c Caucasian No Answer
R36 No Answer c b o-no No Answer
R37 No Answer c b Asian No Answer
R38 No Answer No d o-no No Answer
R39 new buildings, new stores a b Hispanic P 1 1
R4 No Answer b f East No Answer
European
R40 new building a b Hispanic P 1
R41 too many elderly immigrants c f Caucasian N 1
R42 No Answer e Caucasian No Answer
R43 No Answer b Caucasian No Answer
R44 No Answer d Caucasian No Answer
R45 better as here there are old people and quiet a f Caucasian P 1
R46 here live old people, better for quiet and calm a f Caucasian P 1
R47 it is better to live here for older people a f Caucasian P 1
R48 because I have believing neighbors and living a f Caucasian P 1
is calm
R49 the high costs and war c f Caucasian N
R5 No Answer a e Caucasian No Answer
R50 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R51 the better service during the festival a f Caucasian P
R52 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R53 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R54 I live at home, in the city of Vancouver, for a f Caucasian P 1 1
us are created all conditions, we see the exit
for our security, home construction betters
the living conditions
R55 No Answer a f Caucasian No Answer
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
R56 return to God and do not allow the homo- b f Caucasian N
sexual sin in our city
R57 No Answer b e Caucasian No Answer
R58 the city increases the living fund. Roads and a f Caucasian P 1 1
sidewalks for pedestrians are being built,
widened and renewed. New hopes for
families from the city living economy are
being built.
R59 the city is getting better, roads and parks are a e Caucasian P 1 1
being built
R6 inflation c f Caucasian N
R60 it is getting better; the city is building up, a e Caucasian P 1 1 1
pedestrian sidewalks are being built, parks
are improved, the city seems prettier
R61 remove the citizenship course, it is impossible b f Caucasian N 1
for old age
R62 No Answer c f East No Answer
European
R63 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R64 No Answer b e Caucasian No Answer
R65 we went to the other apartment where we a f Caucasian P 1
can't complain: for the water, garbage
R66 No Answer a f Caucasian No Answer
R67 No Answer a f Caucasian No Answer
R68 I came in 2000. During that time I liked living a f Caucasian P 1 1
in Vancouver. In the present time I began to
live very well, separately from all, secure for
all. Thank you. Only one wish for the
citizenship.
R69 No Answer b f Caucasian No Answer
R7 there are very pretty buildings, gardens and a f Caucasian P 1 1
supply of personal problems with you
R70 No Answer b f o-no No Answer
R71 No Answer No o-no No Answer
R72 Thank you for all the concerns for b f o-no P
pensioners.
R73 we went to the other apartment where we a f Caucasian P 1
can't complain: for the water, garbage,
airplane tickets. And the payment for the
apartment is cheaper
R74 No Answer b f East No Answer
European
R8 No Answer b e Caucasian No Answer
R9 No Answer a f East No Answer
European
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
S18 more work for Hispanic people a d Hispanic P 1
S19 because there are more opportunities a b Hispanic P 1
S20 because it is growing fast a b Hispanic P 1
S21 there is more housing but not very much a c Hispanic 1 1
work available
S22 because we are asking for the Latino a c Hispanic P
community's opinion
S23 the city is growing in a good way and a b Hispanic P 1 1
businesses are prosperous
S24 because the community is growing a c o-no P 1
S25 because Vancouver is growing a lot and a c Hispanic P 1
making nice things
S26 No Answer a b Hispanic No Answer
S27 improve streets, housing, jobs a d Hispanic P 1 1 1
S28 more opportunities as the economy improves a d Hispanic P 1
S29 more places of work a c Hispanic P 1
S30 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
S31 city is doing a good job and is trying to a c Hispanic P 1
improve jobs
S32 because we are building new hospitals, a b Hispanic P 1 1 1 1
schools, streets
S33 because there are more streets, more jobs, a b Hispanic P 1 1
more roads
S34 more projects that help improve Vancouver a d Hispanic P 1
S35 because of immigration situation or education c c Hispanic N 1
S36 because Vancouver is building many things a c Hispanic P 1
S37 because it is growing a d Hispanic P 1
S38 city is growing economically, more jobs a b Hispanic P 1 1
S39 No Answer b a Hispanic No Answer
S40 because the community is growing a b Hispanic P 1
SM1 Density is trending too high. Lots are too c c o-no N 1 1
small and real estate prices have lost all
connection with the value of money. To say
they are too high is an understatement, they
exceed ridiculous. Further, as most people
work in Portland, traffic congestion continues
to increase since many residents are heading
out of these tightly packed neighborhoods
and heading for the same two bridges every
morning.
SM10 The population is growing a a Hispanic P 1
SM11 Lots of people are moving here a c Hispanic P 1
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
SM12 Because many people are Catholic and want a a Hispanic P
to be in church
SM13 More construction, business and more people a a Hispanic P 1 1
are moving here
SM14 Lots of opportunity for people from different a b Hispanic P 1
states, countries and they are looking for
better lifestyles
SM15 I think the security a c Hispanic P 1
SM16 Lots of new developments, streets new a b Hispanic P 1 1
buildings etc
SM17 No Answer a c Hispanic No Answer
SM18 No Answer a d Asian No Answer
SM19 Growing, People moving from other states. a c Hispanic P 1
Immigration laws changing for the worse
affecting living, health and other areas of
access for the Hispanic population
SM2 Revitalized downtown, more parks and rec a c Caucasian P 1 1
opportunities throughout city.
SM20 Because of the rapers, kidnappers and c a Hispanic N 1
immigration police
SM21 Some obvious improvements come a d Caucasian 1 1 1 1
w/growth: road improvements, retail,
restaurants but litter, gangs, traffic,
congestion are worse. It is due to
money/profits
SM22 I've seen more opportunities a d Hispanic P 1
SM23 Economic Development, Property values a d Eastern P 1 1
European
SM24 No Answer a c Caucasian No Answer
SM25 The Mayor is exploring ways to hand over c d o-native N 1
power to Rex Burkholder and Metro, all in the American
name of his Light rail and Streetcar fantasies.
Nothing could be worse than for Vancouver
to be annexed by Metro.
SM26 No Answer b No Caucasian No Answer
SM27 The revitalization of downtown and Uptown a e Caucasian P 1 1 1 1
Village has brought new housing, beautiful
parks, and businesses. The preservation of
historic buildings and neighborhood advocacy
is exciting!
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
SM28 There's no traffic control in some areas of c c Caucasian N 1
Downtown Vancouver. Constant speeding is
making some roads unsafe and difficult to
live by. Faster traffic should be on streets like
4th Plain and Mill Plain, not through historic
neighborhoods (i.e. 39th and 33rd) There
needs to be a crack down. PLANES FLYING
OVER FROM PDX ARE GETTING
OBNOXIOUS!! Why are they allowed to fly
directly over a densely populated area rather
than the industrial area of Portland?
SM29 Just little better, but need improvement at a b Eastern P 1
downtown. European
SM3 Downtown revitalization is increasing activity a c Caucasian P 1 1
both during the work day and at night.
SM30 It is rapidly becoming a bedroom community c e Caucasian N 1
with no large businesses. This has negatively
impacted the tax base, and forces residents
to work in Oregon. Large companies keep
moving and/or closing, and are not replaced
with similar size businesses.
SM31 More redevelopment, more shopping a d Caucasian P 1 1 1
opportunities, and more of the same in the
pipeline
SM32 No Answer a c Asian No Answer
SM33 rapid, poorly controlled growth coupled with c c Caucasian N 1 1
a lagging employment market is driving the
cost of living up but average buying power
down
SM34 Some efforts downtown look great. However a b Caucasian 1
development has really been let loose over
the past decade and long term planning is
needed to really improve the area.
SM4 Many opportunities; better housing choices; a e Caucasian P 1 1 1 1
much improved and thriving downtown; Ester
Short Park renewal, Jazz Festival; Hilton and
Columbian upgrades;
SM5 Not enough open space, greenways, c e Caucasian N 1 1 1 1
corridors, and parks. Transportation
problems. Not enough protection of
habitat.
SM6 Vancouver a b Hispanic
Question 2 / Why do you think Vancouver is Q Age Diversity Positive or Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Answers changing for the better or for the worse 1 Negative Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
as a place to live and work? Development Related
SM7 Overpopulation, less jobs available c b Hispanic N 1 1
SM8 Its growing but problems are not a b Hispanic P 1
SM9 Too many people - houses c e o-Mix N 1
Caucasian /
Cuban
T1 No Answer b b Caucasian No Answer
T2 N/A b b o-no
No Response 204 negative 126 87 58 32 28 25 20 18
51
positive
231
neutral
43
Under 18 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0
18 - 34 35 31 18 4 8 4 5 6
35 - 44 32 24 15 9 4 8 7 7
45 - 54 25 16 10 4 7 3 2 4
55 - 65 19 8 10 1 6 7 3 1
65 or more 8 2 3 7 2 2 2 0
No Answer 5 4 2 3 1 1 1 0
African American 4 2 2 0 1 1 0 0
Asian 28 19 9 7 3 2 2 4
Caucasian 41 27 23 14 9 18 7 5
Eastern European 14 2 9 1 2 2 1 5
Hispanic 33 31 10 8 11 2 7 3
Other 6 6 5 2 2 0 3 1
Population & Jobs & Transporta Security Opportunity Parks & Schools & Places to
Growth Business tion & Crime & Economy Playgrounds Education eat/shop
Development Related
126 87 58 32 28 25 20 18
EE & Cauc 55 29 32 15 11 20 8 10
Hispanic 33 31 10 8 11 2 7 3
Asian 28 19 9 7 3 2 2 4
African American 4 2 2 0 1 1 0 0
Other / No Answer 6 6 5 2 2 0 3 1
Total 126 87 58 32 28 25 20 18
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1 1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1 1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
1
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
16 14 9 17
0 0 0 1 9
5 0 2 0 118
6 10 2 4 128
2 2 2 2 79
2 2 2 1 62
1 0 0 8 35
0 0 1 1 19
3 0 0 0 13
1 5 1 3 84
7 6 6 8 171
0 2 0 2 40
3 1 2 3 114
2 0 0 1 28
Diversity Environment Community Other
Involvment
16 14 9 17
7 8 6 10 211
3 1 2 3 114
1 5 1 3 84
3 0 0 0 13
2 0 0 1 28
16 14 9 17 450
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
1 Build and arts or culture center, More rules to c Asian 1 1 1
keep houses and property looking nice,
Expand or improve the police department,
the police needs to change and be less
prejudiced
2 Create more jobs, Make downtown nicer f Asian 1 1
3 Better roads in the city d Asian 1
4 Better roads in the city, Develop businesses e Asian 1 1
along the riverfront
5 Create more jobs f Asian 1
6 More parks and walking trails, Expand or d Asian 1 1
improve the police department
7 Build and arts or culture center, Create more e Asian 1 1 1
jobs, Recreation program for children
8 Build and arts or culture center, Create more No Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Make downtown nicer, More bicycle
lanes on streets, More community events and
celebrations, More parks and walking trails,
More rules to keep houses and property
looking nice, Recreation program for children
9 Create more jobs, Develop businesses along c Asian 1 1
the riverfront
10 Better roads in the city, build bridge f Asian 1
connecting to Gresham
11 Create more jobs, More parks and walking f Asian 1 1
trails
12 Build and arts or culture center, Create more b Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Make downtown nicer, More parks and
walking trails, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice, Recreation program for
children, Expand or improve the police
department
13 Develop businesses along the riverfront b Asian 1
14 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or d Asian 1 1 1 1
culture center, Make downtown nicer,
Recreation program for children
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
15 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or c Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
culture center, Create more jobs, Develop
businesses along the riverfront, Make
downtown nicer, More bicycle lanes on
streets, More community events and
celebrations, More parks and walking trails,
More rules to keep houses and property
looking nice, Recreation program for children,
Expand or improve the police department
16 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or c Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
culture center, Create more jobs, Develop
businesses along the riverfront, Expand the
fire department, Make downtown nicer, More
bicycle lanes on the streets, More community
events and celebrations, More parks and
walking trails, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice, Recreation program for
children, Expand or improve the police
department
17 Better roads in the city, Create more jobs, No Asian 1 1 1 1 1
Expand the fire department, More bicycle
lanes on streets (very important), More parks
and walking trails, More rules to keep houses
and property looking nice, Recreation
program for children
18 Create more jobs d Asian 1
19 Better roads in the city, More community d Asian 1 1 1
events and celebrations, More parks and
walking trails
20 No Answer No Asian
21 No Answer No Asian
22 Better roads in the city, More community f Asian 1 1 1
events and celebrations, More parks and
walking trails
23 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or d Korean 1 1 1 1 1
culture center, Create more jobs, Make
downtown nicer, More bicycle lanes on
streets, Recreation program for children
24 More rules to keep houses and property e Asian 1
looking nice
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
25 Better roads in the city, Develop businesses d Asian 1 1 1 1
along the riverfront, More community events
and celebrations, Expand or improve the
police department
26 Build and arts or culture center, Develop c Korean 1 1 1
businesses along the riverfront, More parks
and walking trails, Recreation program for
children
27 Develop businesses along the riverfront, d Korean 1
Make downtown nicer, no sales tax
28 Create more jobs, Develop businesses along d Korean 1 1 1
the riverfront, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice
29 Build and arts or culture center, More bicycle c Asian 1 1 1
lanes on streets, More community events and
celebrations, More parks and walking trails,
Recreation program for children
30 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront
31 Create more jobs, More rules to keep houses d Asian 1 1
and property looking nice
32 Build and arts or culture center, Develop c Asian 1 1 1 1
businesses along the riverfront, More parks
and walking trails, More rules to keep houses
and property looking nice
33 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, More rules to keep
houses and property looking nice, Recreation
program for children
34 Create more jobs, Develop businesses along f Asian 1 1 1
the riverfront, Recreation program for
children
35 Create more jobs, More bicycle lanes on f Asian 1 1 1
streets, Recreation program for children
36 Better roads in the city, Expand or improve d Asian 1 1
the police department
37 Better roads in the city, More community d Asian 1 1 1
events and celebrations, Expand or improve
the police department
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
38 Make downtown nicer e Asian 1
39 No Answer c Asian
40 Expand the fire department, More community f Asian 1 1 1
events and celebrations, More parks and
walking trails, Recreation program for
children, Expand or improve the police
department
41 Build an arts or culture center, Recreation e Asian 1 1
program for children
42 Better roads in the city d Asian 1
43 Create more jobs d Asian 1
44 Develop businesses along the riverfront c Korean 1
45 Create more jobs f Asian 1
46 Create more jobs, More parks and walking e Asian 1 1 1 1
trails, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice, Expand or improve the
police department
47 Better roads in the city, Create more jobs e Asian 1 1
48 Recreation program for children c Asian 1
49 Build and arts or culture center, Develop c Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1
businesses along the riverfront, More bicycle
lanes on streets, More community events and
celebrations, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice, Recreation program for
children, Expand or improve the police
department
50 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More parks and walking trails, More rules to
keep houses and property looking nice,
Recreation program for children
51 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More parks and walking trails, Expand or
improve the police department
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
52 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, More rules to keep
houses and property looking nice, Recreation
program for children
53 Build and arts or culture center,Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, More rules to
keep houses and property looking nice,
Recreation program for children
54 Build and arts or culture center,Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
55 Build and arts or culture center,Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
56 Build and arts or culture center,Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
57 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
Expand the fire department, More community
events and celebrations, Recreation program
for children
58 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
59 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
60 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
61 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
62 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
culture center, Create more jobs, Develop
businesses along the riverfront, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
63 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
64 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
65 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
66 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
67 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
rules to keep houses and property looking
nice, Recreation program for children
68 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails
69 Build and arts or culture center, Create more e Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
70 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
71 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Expand or
improve the police department
72 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
73 Create more jobs e Asian 1
J1 ? e Caucasian
J10 c Caucasian 1
bringing in more jobs
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J100 transportation and crime e Caucasian 1 1
J101 transportation issues e Eastern 1
European
J102 youth crime b Asian
J103 No Answer b Asian
J104 No Answer b Asian
J105 No Answer d Asian
J106 No Answer f Asian
J107 No Answer a Caucasian
J108 No Answer b Caucasian
J109 No Answer b Caucasian
J11 Budget e Caucasian
J110 No Answer b Caucasian
J111 No Answer c Caucasian
J112 No Answer d Caucasian
J113 No Answer d Caucasian
J114 No Answer d Caucasian
J115 No Answer d Caucasian
J116 No Answer d Caucasian
J117 No Answer d Caucasian
J118 No Answer d Caucasian
J119 No Answer No Caucasian
J12 burglaries No Caucasian 1
J120 No Answer c No
J13 certain area of the city with higher crime d Caucasian 1
rates
J14 certain area of the city with higher crime No Caucasian 1
rates
J15 Continued Progression in Development and e Caucasian 1
Improvement
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J16 Continued Progression in Development and No Caucasian 1
Improvement
J17 cleaner neighborhoods and streets and c Asian 1
upgrade run down neighborhoods
J18 congestion on city streets e Asian 1
J19 e Caucasian
control/plan for growth
J2 a new bridge and drug problems e Caucasian 1 1
J20 Controlling building. b Hispanic 1
J21 Cost of doing business, cost of home e Asian 1 1 1
ownership, public transportation
J22 Creating more jobs with your agency. c Hispanic 1
J23 crime d African 1
American
J24 crime e Caucasian 1
J25 Crime continues to concern me. e Caucasian 1
J26 Diversity! it's here so welcome it. c African
American
J27 drugs & violence No Hispanic 1
J28 Expansion and crime, especially gang and d Caucasian 1 1
home invasions seem to be increasing.
J29 finish downtown redevelopment. d Caucasian 1
J3 A plan for to reduce drug problems d Caucasian 1
J30 Freeway congestion c Caucasian 1
J31 Gaining more diversity within city government b African
American
J32 growth gang activity No Hispanic 1
J33 Growing major crime problems, which are to d Asian 1
be expected in a growing community
J34 growth e Caucasian 1
J35 growth e Caucasian 1
J36 Growth d Hispanic 1
J37 growth and traffic issues d Caucasian 1 1
J38 have departments located closer together - e Caucasian 1
not so far from each other
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J39 e African 1
home based business planning American
J4 Able to handle the increased populus d Caucasian 1
J40 HOW TO BETTER Handle the population d Caucasian 1 1
growth in the area and schools
J41 I am not aware of any problems. c Caucasian
J42 I can't think of anything at the moment. No African
American
J43 I can't think of anything at the moment. No African
American
J44 d Asian 1
I think the city government is doing an
awesome job in maintaining and making the
necessary changes required to accommodate
the increase in population. i am impressed
that there is a greenway environment within
the city. Continue the good work
J45 I want them to fix roads a lot more cause c Asian 1
they are getting rough.
J46 I would like to see incentives for more d Asian 1
manufacturing companies to come here,
hopefully more jobs.
J47 I would say the economy as everyone is c Caucasian 1
facing and this may cut programs that we
need in Vancouver.
J48 I-5 bridge project c Caucasian 1
J49 I-5 traffic at the bridge b Caucasian 1
J5 Able to handle the increased populus d Caucasian 1
J50 I-5 traffic at the bridge b Caucasian 1
J51 I-5 traffic at the bridge e Caucasian 1
J52 I'm not fully aware of the services that the d Caucasian
city provides in comparison with the services
the state provides.
J53 I'm not quite sure there is just one b Asian
J54 jobs b African 1
American
J55 jobs being sent away from Vancouver into c Caucasian 1
Portland and abroad
J56 jobs being sent away from Vancouver into b Native 1
Portland and abroad American
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J57 Keeping up with the population growth. c Caucasian 1
J58 Land development b Caucasian 1
J59 late night busses e Caucasian 1
J6 add more facilities for youth, establish more c Caucasian 1 1
college and university to bring money and
people, provide tourism attractions as there is
the potential for that in this area
J60 Living c Caucasian
J61 c Caucasian 1
make plans to redo bad neighborhoods
J62 meth labs No Caucasian 1
J63 More investment, International cooperation d Asian 1
for economic developing etc.
J64 more jobs a Other 1
J65 most likely the traffic congestion that is f Caucasian 1
bound to come
J66 must focus on our children education, and d Asian 1
must fix city infrastructure
J67 N/A c Caucasian
J68 N/A b African
American
J69 No Answer b Asian
J7 additional 4 year colleges b Eastern 1
European
J70 no more burglars a Caucasian 1
J71 Parking in downtown. e Caucasian 1 1
J72 people need to be able to more training in c Caucasian 1
areas of need that way Vancouver residents
stay in can Wash. instead of going over the
bridge.
J73 public transportations need more routes to c Asian 1
cover
J74 Quality training for adults to find employment No African 1 1
with secure benefits and they don't have to American
stay in jobs that are limited in growth
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J75 raise min. wage b Caucasian 1
J76 Rapid growth, congestion, traffic e African 1 1
American
J77 Road repair. e Caucasian 1
J78 Roads - Some roads in the SE side needs c Asian 1
repair
J79 Safe and efficient movement of vehicles e Caucasian 1
J8 Better job availability for individuals of No Caucasian 1
diversity and with disabilities
J80 sr14 and i5 traffic am and pm d Asian 1
J81 Stop hiring family members b Caucasian 1
J82 street lighting No Caucasian 1
J83 teen development c Caucasian 1
J84 The development of our social/cultural b African 1 1
community comes with another facet that American
must be addressed: education facilities and
support for education. As the students
diversify, the families come from increasingly
"foreign" environments, we must find the
resources conduct the community passion for
equitable, quality education.
J85 The growth of our schools. b Caucasian 1
J86 The growth of our schools. d Hispanic 1
J87 The I-5 Bridge c Caucasian 1
J88 The I-5 bridge commute d Caucasian 1
J89 The urban forest cover must be restored. d Caucasian 1
J9 better job opportunities; too many people are c Caucasian 1
going to Portland for good paying jobs
J90 traffic e African 1
American
J91 traffic d Caucasian 1
J92 traffic d Caucasian 1
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
J93 Traffic congestion.......Look at Seattle and DO b Caucasian 1
NOT get as bad as them.
J94 Traffic flow and surface road conditions, d Caucasian 1
which they are working on as evidenced by
several projects currently underway.
J95 Traffic flow and surface road conditions, e Caucasian 1
which they are working on as evidenced by
several projects currently underway.
J96 Traffic to and from Portland. e Caucasian 1
J97 traffic to Portland and the housing situation e African 1 1
American
J98 transportations. housing, jobs for teens e African 1 1 1
American
J99 Transportation - looking forward to having e Asian 1
some form of light rails that links towns and
cities
K1 Build and arts or culture center, Expand or b Caucasian 1 1
improve the police department
K2 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Make downtown nicer, Recreation
program for children
K3 keep expanding technology, more web c Asian
services
K4 Expand the fire department, Expand or b Caucasian 1
improve the police department
K5 Make downtown nicer No No 1
K6 Create more jobs b Asian 1
K7 Better roads in the city c Caucasian 1
K8 Recreation program for children d Asian 1
K9 Better roads in the city, Build and arts or c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
culture center, Create more jobs, Make
downtown nicer, More community events and
celebrations, Recreation program for children
K10 Create more jobs c No 1
K11 Create more jobs, Recreation program for c Asian 1 1
children
K12 No Answer c Caucasian
K13 Create more jobs, More community events c Asian 1 1 1 1
and celebrations, More parks and walking
trails, More rules to keep houses and
property looking nice, Recreation program for
children
K14 Better roads in the city c Asian 1
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
K15 Develop businesses along the riverfront c Asian 1
K16 Build and arts or culture center, Create more b Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children, Expand or improve the
police department
K17 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
K18 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K19 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
K20 Build and arts or culture center, Create more b Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K21 Build and arts or culture center, Create more b Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K22 Build and arts or culture center, Create more b Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
K23 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Caucasian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
Recreation program for children
K24 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
K25 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Caucasian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K26 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Caucasian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
K27 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Caucasian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
K28 Build and arts or culture center, Create more c Caucasian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K29 Build and arts or culture center, Create more d Asian 1 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More bicycle lanes on streets, More
community events and celebrations, More
parks and walking trails, Recreation program
for children
K30 Build and arts or culture center, Create more a Asian 1 1 1 1
jobs, Develop businesses along the riverfront,
More community events and celebrations,
More parks and walking trails, Recreation
program for children
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L1 the traffic, opening more highways; more b Hispanic 1
transportation
L10 Vancouver has more population and more c Hispanic 1 1
traffic
L100 help people who need a job and anything c Asian 1
L101 more schools, more roads, more job c Hispanic 1 1 1
opportunities
L102 have better transportation d Hispanic 1
L103 traffic congestion - I-205, I-5 bridges d Caucasian 1
L104 public transportation, invited more businesses c Eastern 1 1
European
L105 No Answer b Eastern
European
L106 No Answer b Hispanic
L107 traffic gridlock at I-5 bridge every morning f Asian 1
L108 traffic during rush hour, not enough jobs b Eastern 1 1
European
L109 traffic during rush hour c Hispanic 1
L11 the water of Columbia river, more busses b Hispanic 1 1
L110 new job places, reduce the high cost of e Eastern 1
healthcare European
L111 to build one more bridge to Portland besides b Caucasian 1
205 and I-5
L112 I'm not sure but I think traffic c No 1
L113 free hospital and help people if they need b Morocco
help
L114 uncontrolled building/development, loss of d Eastern 1
greenery European
L115 No Answer f Asian
L116 discrimination c Eastern
European
L117 we need more roads d Caucasian 1
L118 better road c Asian 1
L119 I think one important problem in Vancouver c Eastern 1
is the building of roads European
L12 I don't have any idea f Iranian
L120 take care of crime and traffic c Caucasian 1 1
L121 traffic c Caucasian 1
L122 you need to build a new bridge for moving to d Eastern 1
Portland European
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L123 freeways are not clear e Eastern 1
European
L124 No Answer d Asian
L125 No Answer b Asian
L126 the way between Vancouver and Portland e No 1
L127 education, landscape c Asian 1 1
L128 education, landscape c Asian 1 1 1
L129 No Answer c Asian
L13 maybe more protection (police) b Hispanic 1
L130 fix the cost of water, it is so expensive c Hispanic
L131 open employment, traffic b Caucasian 1 1
L132 traffic is bad. They need to take MAX or train b Asian 1
something like that to Vancouver
L133 crimes c Asian 1
L134 provide more means of transportation b Morocco 1
L135 vandalism is getting worse b Hispanic 1
L136 roads, parks and bridges b Hispanic 1 1
L137 I think one of the problems is the traffic and No Hispanic 1
a couple of streets
L138 vandalism and traffic b Hispanic 1 1
L139 traffic b Eastern 1
European
L14 transportation c Asian 1
L140 the traffic problem. They should improve the c Eastern 1
traffic system European
L141 No Answer b Asian
L142 to fix traffic jam in the morning at the c Asian 1
intersection 14 & 205. 14 needs 3 lanes
between 164th Exit and 205 intersection
L143 vandalism, illegal drugs, crime c Hispanic 1
L144 too much freedom for the youth in schools b Caucasian 1
L145 I don't know c Hispanic
L146 uncontrolled housing development c Hispanic 1
L147 underage kids smoking cigarettes b Asian 1
L148 loss of greenery, homelessness, e Eastern 1 1 1
transportation, gangs, etc. European
L149 the government must try to fix many bridges, c Eastern 1 1
build new school, very high taxes European
L15 less restrictive policies, traffic b Caucasian 1 1
L150 less pollution c Ethiopia
L151 rights immigrants because they come from b Hispanic 1 1
work
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L152 traffic during rush hour b No 1
L153 I don't see problems b No
L154 fight against delinquents, against drug traffic b No 1
L155 traffic problem b Asian 1
L156 the most important problem is to fix the c Hispanic 1
roads and bridges
L157 security, more highways, more school, traffic b No 1 1 1
L158 for me the big problem that the Vancouver d Central 1 1
city government must try to fix is crime, open Europe
employment (no restriction)
L159 showing the new rules or new benefits to b Asian 1
attract the investors to develop the
Vancouver economy
L16 public transportation on time b Hispanic 1
L160 same as #4 - the problem is lack of c Caucasian
knowledge/understanding of newer
communities (described in #6), which leads
to intolerance, fear, etc.
L161 reduce the cost of health insurance, build b Eastern 1
new streets/roads, public transportation European
L162 citizen security (crimes), less restrictive d Eastern 1 1
policies + more benefits to attract business European
to develop economy
L163 freeways, highways, roads, wheel alignment c Hispanic 1
potholes
L164 it must remove some dangerous places c Asian 1
L165 for people to find more jobs with better b Hispanic 1 1
salary, new parks, stop gangs, more security
in the night as the city is more dangerous
L166 public restrooms in the parks b Hispanic 1
L167 Vancouver city government must try to give a b Asian 1
job to whoever lives here (qualifications for
getting a job)
L168 open employment, personal security (crime) c Hispanic 1 1
L169 the jobs and prevention of delinquents d No 1 1
L17 more work places and road construction c Asian 1 1
L170 they try to make the streets better and slow c Hispanic 1
down traffic
L171 there will be beautiful parks for walking b No 1
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L172 the most important thing that the c Asian 1 1
government can help with is help immigrants
to speak English
L173 No Answer c Asian
L18 increase and motivate new companies to c Hispanic 1
come in creating more jobs
L19 uncontrolled developments in rural areas. c Hispanic 1 1
Loss of green areas
L2 more jobs b Hispanic 1
L20 development of buildings, housing, c Caucasian 1 1 1
transportation, drugs, smoking of young
people, high prices for houses
L21 uncontrolled housing development, c Asian 1 1
transportation
L22 transportation, uncontrolled building, meth b Hispanic 1 1 1
labs
L23 keeping the peace c Asian 1
L24 school's educational level b Hispanic 1
L25 public transportation. They have to worry d Eastern 1 1
about global warming. To fix: more trees, European
less bush. We have to see many
advertisements about the subject, if possible
everywhere.
L26 No Answer c Eastern
European
L27 No Answer d Asian
L28 No Answer c Eastern
European
L29 No Answer f Asian
L3 I think that you need to fix more roads, c Eastern 1 1 1
schools, new hospital, more parks, more European
highways.
L30 No Answer No No
L31 No Answer d Hispanic
L32 No Answer f Eastern
European
L33 No Answer d Eastern
European
L34 No Answer f Eastern
European
L35 No Answer c Hispanic
L36 N/A b Eastern
European
L37 No Answer c Eastern
European
L38 No Answer c Asian
L39 No Answer d Asian
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L4 I see many cars and I dislike it No Hispanic / 1
Native
American /
Eastern
European
L40 discrimination d Eastern
European
L41 No Answer d Asian
L42 No Answer b No
L43 bus problem b Asian 1
L44 crime and transportation, C-Train b Asian 1 1
L45 No Answer d Asian
L46 the people living in Vancouver need a MAX e Asian 1
L47 the traffic problems and public transit e North West 1
Europe
L48 No Answer c Asian
L49 No Answer d Asian
L5 Vancouver needs more companies, new b Hispanic 1 1 1 1
schools, new school busses, new hospital,
new parks, new highways, new bridges
L50 more medical insurance b Eastern
European
L51 No Answer c Asian
L52 no idea b Asian
L53 I don't know b Hispanic
L54 No Answer b Asian
L55 I have only lived here for one and a half b Hispanic
years and I don't know what the city
government could try to fix within the next
five or six years
L56 restrain growth e Caucasian 1
L57 education, landscape d Asian 1 1
L58 more schools and parks for teenagers to f Hispanic 1 1
skateboard
L59 freeways and streets/avenues c Hispanic 1
L6 No Answer c Hispanic
L60 build a subway system c Asian 1
L61 new place for job, add new roads, planning a b Eastern 1 1
new I-5 bridge European
L62 traffic during rush hour e Eastern 1
European
L63 the government must try to fix oldest bridge b Eastern 1
and very high taxes European
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L64 government is planning a new exit at the 205 b Eastern 1
European
L65 new jobs, planning a new I-5 bridge, more c Hispanic 1 1 1
schools
L66 more job opportunities, traffic during rush d No 1 1
hour
L67 traffic during rush hour, build a public bus c Asian 1
system that could go everywhere
L68 new working place, new job b No 1
L69 should do smaller percent on income tax d No
L7 improve traffic and add more programs for b Asian 1 1 1
youth and senior citizens
L70 No Answer b Hispanic
L71 traffic on 500 and 117 East b Hispanic 1
L72 No Answer c No
L73 No Answer b Hispanic
L74 No Answer b Eastern
European
L75 traffic is getting worse because too many b Asian 1
people are coming to live here
L76 traffic congestions b Hispanic 1
L77 that homeless people are hanging out at the d Asian 1
parks is not good
L78 drunk driving, violence, sexual abusers, c Hispanic 1
provide security for the children and citizens
L79 make the street names bigger c Hispanic 1
L8 I don't see a problem d Caucasian
L80 No Answer b Asian
L81 please fix signal lights (they turn red when a c Hispanic 1
car is approaching them and green to the
crossing when there are no cars at all)
L82 No Answer c Caucasian
L83 No Answer c Asian
L84 traffic on bridge I-5 d Eastern 1
European
L85 everything is OK for me b Eastern
European
L86 the drugs and alcohol b Hispanic 1
L87 drugs b Hispanic 1
L88 the need to combat more the drug dealers No Hispanic 1
L89 control home prices politically c Eastern 1
European
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
L9 I don't see a problem f Eastern
European
L90 No Answer b Hispanic
L91 Vancouver is a perfect place b Asian
L92 the problem is with gangs b Hispanic 1
L93 security because people are using meth c Hispanic 1
L94 the government must fix downtown d Asian 1
Vancouver. The city is big and the streets are
big. many people should come downtown
Vancouver city.
L95 No Answer e Hispanic
L96 vandalism and drug related problems c Hispanic 1
L97 they need to fix the streets or more b Hispanic 1
transportation
L98 more roads, ways and more transportation f Hispanic 1
L99 need more highways and more transportation b Asian 1
R1 No Answer f Russian
R10 the difficulty is in the studying for taking of f East 1
citizenship European
R11 No Answer d Caucasian
R12 No Answer f Caucasian
R13 No Answer f Caucasian
R14 work for elderly people e Caucasian 1
R15 give citizenship for elderly people older than f Caucasian 1
65 without exam
R16 free elderly (after 70 years) from citizenship f East 1
exam European
R17 that elderly people are given citizenship. f East 1
Closer and compassionate officers, it is hard European
for us to learn English
R18 I ask that our old people are given citizenship e East 1
in Portland or in Vancouver; less questions European
because our memory is weak already
R19 the difficulty is in the studying for taking of e East 1
citizenship. I would like it if they give the European
exam closer. In Vancouver or Portland
R2 lowering prices and population control, giving d Caucasian 1
free medical aid, increase employment
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
R20 giving of citizenship f East 1
European
R21 giving of citizenship c East 1
European
R22 bring people closer to God, especially children f East 1
and that would reach higher morals and European
relieve conditions in the giving of citizenship
exams
R23 I ask for the relief of older people during the f East 1
giving of the citizenship exam European
R24 I ask that you relieve older people of the f East 1
citizenship exam. And if you're going to ask European
it, at least give it in Portland
R25 in the upbringing of youth, so that they don't f Caucasian 1
curse, don't drink, and don't smoke.
R26 No Answer e East
European
R27 No Answer f East
European
R28 No Answer f East
European
R29 No Answer f No
R3 free from citizenship test anyone older than f East 1
70 European
R30 No Answer f Caucasian
R31 No Answer f Caucasian
R32 the difficulty is in the studying for taking of e East 1
citizenship European
R33 that we don't take the citizenship exam d East 1
European
R34 No Answer e No
R35 I don't know c Caucasian
R36 the problem is in renting, not everywhere b No 1
*** receive a place to live
R37 the problem is renting b Asian 1
R38 No Answer d No
R39 No Answer b Hispanic
R4 free older people (more than 70) of exam f East 1
European
R40 No Answer b Hispanic
R41 No Answer f Caucasian
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
R42 No Answer e Caucasian
R43 No Answer b Caucasian
R44 No Answer d Caucasian
R45 we wish that citizenship is given in Russian f Caucasian 1
because it is very difficult for us
R46 we wish that they give the citizenship in f Caucasian 1
Russian
R47 No Answer f Caucasian
R48 that all pensioners get FCFCAU f Caucasian 1
R49 horrible medical aid f Caucasian
R5 No Answer e Caucasian
R50 preferably they don't give the citizenship f Caucasian 1
exam after you're 80
R51 I ask that people older than 75 years are f Caucasian 1
freed from taking the citizenship exam
R52 No Answer f Caucasian
R53 No Answer f Caucasian
R54 better the prosperity in the city for the people f Caucasian 1
R55 No Answer f Caucasian
R56 No Answer f Caucasian
R57 I think that the problem is in the incorrect e Caucasian 1
free development of children in the schools.
Children do whatever they want, participate
in different youth groups and learn some free
promiscuity, freely without the notice of
teachers
R58 No Answer f Caucasian
R59 No Answer e Caucasian
R6 make the tram go in the city of Vancouver f Caucasian 1
and not only to the Expo Center
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
R60 No Answer e Caucasian
R61 I am free from physical labor (I am a f Caucasian 1
pensioner) but here is believed that in the old
age we are unable to take the load of
intellectual labor
R62 No Answer f East
European
R63 Return towards God and God would bless f Caucasian
America
R64 We departed from God. It is necessary to e Caucasian
return to God as it was in the past and
America would bloom.
R65 lack of knowledge of English f Caucasian 1
R66 No Answer f Caucasian
R67 No Answer f Caucasian
R68 No Answer f Caucasian
R69 give the citizenship in Russian f Caucasian 1
R7 raising children, that youth don't curse or f Caucasian 1 1
smoke
R70 No Answer f No
R71 This is my third year living in Vancouver. I No No 1
came from Ukraine. When I went to a
gathering in Moscow they did not warn us
that that we would have to take the
citizenship exam in English. When I go to
English classes, my head hurts. If I knew that
I would not have come. I am 68 years old. In
school I was not a bad student. I beg you,
during your gatherings talk about this so that
people would know about this. Other than
that everything is very good. I am thankful to
you for everything.
R72 Relieve our old days during the giving of the f No 1
citizenship. With our health it is difficult to
learn English. Consider that we are already
deaf and the vision is marginal
R73 lack of knowledge of English f Caucasian 1
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
R74 giving of citizenship f East 1
European
R8 because we departed from God e Caucasian
R9 No Answer f East
European
S18 streets, jobs, education d Hispanic 1 1 1
S19 eliminate gangs b Hispanic 1
S20 the drugs b Hispanic 1
S21 car thefts are increasing and police are in c Hispanic 1
areas that don’t need it
S22 we want a place to learn about other cultures c Hispanic 1 1
so they will know more about others and not
be in gangs
S23 we want to know more about what the b Hispanic 1
politicians are doing. Maybe they should at
least check the street lights
S24 more police and better security on the street c No 1
from car theft
S25 racism c Hispanic
S26 more hospitals and more jobs for the Latino b Hispanic 1
community
S27 ask our opinion more often d Hispanic
S28 streets, jobs, education d Hispanic 1 1 1
S29 more traffic and cars c Hispanic 1
S30 traffic, crime c Hispanic 1 1
S31 we are suffering racism every place c Hispanic
S32 deal with gangs now before they are a really b Hispanic 1
big problem
S33 main problem is not checking Latino opinion b Hispanic
enough
S34 we do not feel safe enough; we are cutting d Hispanic 1 1
down too many trees
S35 jobs c Hispanic 1
S36 want better medical insurance that is less c Hispanic
expensive
S37 too much traffic between the two states d Hispanic 1
S38 security, we see a lot of people who use and b Hispanic 1
sell drugs
S39 more ESL programs a Hispanic 1
S40 would like potholes in the streets filled b Hispanic 1
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
SM1 Divest from private businesses, like the hotel c People 1 1 1
downtown, prevent future horridly wasteful should be
projects like the walking bridge over HWY14, judged by
establish strong permanent position that light the content
rail will NEVER come to Vancouver, reduce of their
traffic congestion particularly wrt I-5 bridge character,
and 164th Ave./HWY14 areas not the
color of
their skin.
Even in the
name of
diversity, it
is wrong to
do this.
SM10 Public transportation a Hispanic 1
SM11 Have programs for young people that are c Hispanic 1
free to them. Get them off the streets.
SM12 that the population is more united a Hispanic
SM13 foreclosure a Hispanic 1
SM14 Gangsters & Criminal Activity b Hispanic 1
SM15 Gangs c Hispanic 1
SM16 Water supply is getting too expensive b Hispanic
SM17 More people to know Hispanics c Hispanic
SM18 school facilities and roads d Asian 1 1
SM19 Immigration issues, employment for hard c Hispanic 1 1
working families - less welfare
SM2 Lack of safe parks and outdoor recreation c Caucasian 1 1
opportunities throughout city.
SM20 kidnappers & other criminals a Hispanic 1
SM21 Educating all people, developing morals and d Caucasian 1
mutual respect
SM22 a better way for immigration d Hispanic 1
SM23 Mass transportation d Eastern 1
European
SM24 No Answer c Caucasian
SM25 Leadership, Leadership, and Leadership. d Native
American
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
SM26 I would like to see the use of personal Caucasian
fireworks reigned in from the current 8 days
to just the 4th of July. I would also like to
see us adopt the same type of personal
fireworks that are allowed over in Oregon
(i.e.. non-aerial fireworks), to minimize the
potential fire hazard of projectiles landing on
unintended neighbors roofs.
SM27 Increased access to better public e Caucasian 1
transportation for traffic congestion and
participation in the CRC project.
SM28 Improve existing roads and neighborhoods, c Caucasian 1
limit sprawl, slow traffic down, tell PDX to fly
their crappy planes over their own city.
SM29 To make the downtown Vancouver as a heart b Eastern 1
core. European
SM3 light rail needed c Caucasian 1
SM30 Diversifying the tax base and bringing in new e Caucasian 1 1
jobs, before residents start moving to OR to
avoid bridges.
SM31 Uncontrolled growth and traffic (two sides of d Caucasian 1 1
the same coin)
SM32 getting more business to open...no sales tax c Asian 1
so that we could get more business than
Portland.
SM33 long term planning failures c Caucasian 1
SM34 development planning for sustainability. b Caucasian 1
Think long term, not profit.
SM4 Not letting downtown and older parts turn e Caucasian 1 1
into down trodden and crime riddled
neighborhoods. Keep mixing up the
economic classes and don't let the gangs
take over.
SM5 Sustainability e Caucasian 1
SM6 Transportation and traffic I-5 and I-205 b Hispanic 1
SM7 Drugs & vandalism b Hispanic 1
SM8 Increased traffic between here and Portland b Hispanic 1
SM9 urban sprawl e Mix 1
Caucasian /
Cuban
Question 3 / What is the most important problem Age Diversity Transport Jobs, Parks & Security, Crime, Develop Art & Culture Growth & Schools, & Immigration,
Answers that Vancouver city government must Related Businesses & Recreation, Police Dept. Downtown Center, Comunity Education Citizenship &
try to fix within the next five or six Problems Economy Activities changes & River- Community Planning ESL
years? front Events
T1 No Answer b Caucasian
T2 no problem b No
No Response 96 164 118 83 78 72 64 53 35 28
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conomy Police dept. / River- Community Construction Education
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Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
1 city needs to focus more on the needs of c Asian 1
handicapped
2 hope that there are fewer criminals in the f Asian 1
community
3 No Answer d Asian
4 noise from the train whistle in residential e Asian 1
areas; trains going too fast through the areas
5 helping low income families f Asian 1
6 positive information needed d Asian
7 need more places to teach & share different e Asian 1 1
cultures
8 build more educational programs for Koreans No Asian 1 1
and minority groups; cultural education
program and art center
9 must create more business c Asian 1
10 cleaner air and environment f Asian 1
11 No Answer f Asian
12 need places to play & have fun!! b Asian 1
13 need more places to play and have fun!! b Asian 1
14 wider roads d Asian 1
15 No Answer c Asian
16 No Answer c Asian
17 bus routes and schedules need to be No Asian 1
expanded
18 low property tax; low crime d Asian 1
19 No Answer d Asian
20 too much tax No Asian
21 don't increase property tax No Asian
22 more senior citizen programs f Asian 1
23 help low income families, help w/ Medicare d Korean 1
24 give me work I can do alone e Asian 1
25 city planning d Asian 1
26 No Answer c Korean
27 create senior citizen program d Korean 1
28 No Answer d Korean
29 advertise what Vancouver is like so others c Asian 1
know!
30 encourage businesses from other places to d Asian 1
Vancouver
31 enforce existing law; conduct health d Asian 1
inspections
32 No Answer c Asian
33 No Answer d Asian
34 No Answer f Asian
35 No Answer f Asian
36 No Answer d Asian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
37 NoAnswer d Asian
38 NoAnswer e Asian
39 NoAnswer c Asian
40 NoAnswer f Asian
41 NoAnswer e Asian
42 NoAnswer d Asian
43 NoAnswer d Asian
44 N/A c Korean
45 No Answer f Asian
46 No Answer e Asian
47 No Answer e Asian
48 No Answer c Asian
49 No Answer c Asian
50 No Answer c Asian
51 No Answer c Asian
52 No Answer c Asian
53 No Answer c Asian
54 No Answer c Asian
55 No Answer c Asian
56 No Answer c Asian
57 No Answer c Asian
58 No Answer c Asian
59 No Answer c Asian
60 No Answer c Asian
61 No Answer c Asian
62 No Answer c Asian
63 No Answer c Asian
64 No Answer c Asian
65 No Answer c Asian
66 No Answer c Asian
67 No Answer d Asian
68 No Answer c Asian
69 No Answer e Asian
70 No Answer d Asian
71 No Answer d Asian
72 No Answer d Asian
73 No Answer e Asian
J1 happy and safe environment e Caucasian 1
J10 to be recognized by the rest of the country, c Caucasian
apart from Portland.
J100 controlled growth, and better transportation e Caucasian 1 1
infrastructure (across the river)
J101 better jobs on this side of river e Eastern 1
European
J102 make downtown safer for families b Asian 1
J103 that it will improve as a place to live year by b Asian 1
year.
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J104 No Answer b Asian
J105 No Answer d Asian
J106 No Answer f Asian
J107 more parks near my house a Caucasian 1
J108 I hope to make Vancouver a great place for b Caucasian 1
our children to raise a family.
J109 No Answer b Caucasian
J11 Keep the crime rate as low as possible e Caucasian 1
J110 to keep growing and getting more expanded b Caucasian 1
and more jobs
J111 No Answer c Caucasian
J112 No Answer d Caucasian
J113 better mass transportation d Caucasian 1
J114 No Answer d Caucasian
J115 That we would continue striving for good city d Caucasian 1
planning, schools for our children, and
sustainable industry
J116 No Answer d Caucasian
J117 No Answer d Caucasian
J118 No Answer d Caucasian
J119 Keep growing and enhance education No Caucasian 1 1
J12 more parks No Caucasian 1
J120 No Answer c No
J13 No Answer d Caucasian
J14 everything gets better No Caucasian
J15 No Answer e Caucasian
J16 For all departments and facets of the city No Caucasian
government to be unified and successful
J17 I hope that more people move to Vancouver c Asian 1
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J18 eco and bicycle friendly, keep up good e Asian 1 1
number of police and fire to combat crime,
livability issues.
J19 place for my great grandchildren to live and e Caucasian 1 1
work happily
J2 I would like to see our communities work for e Caucasian 1 1
the better of resolving drug issues so our
children will have a safe place to live. Also I
enjoy all the new river projects and the new
land
J20 To stop the Meth epidemic. b Hispanic 1
J21 A place where one live in Vancouver does not e Asian 1
have to cross the river to earn a living
J22 More jobs. See a theme here? c Hispanic 1
J23 more diversity and quality of life d African 1 1
American
J24 that Vancouver remain a safe place to live e Caucasian 1
J25 To keep our conservative nature in spite of e Caucasian 1
grown bring in from all over the nation.
J26 More outdoor activities offer at the parks. c African 1
don't just put the parks there give every one American
something to do.
J27 More community involvement in a Diverse No Hispanic 1
way for all ethnic groups.
J28 To see more opportunities on our side of the d Caucasian
river, so we are competitive in more areas to
Portland.
J29 No Answer d Caucasian
J3 Better transit into Portland d Caucasian 1
J30 I hope the City will continue to improve the c Caucasian 1
neighborhoods and the rest of the community
to continue to make Vancouver a great place
to live.
J31 I hope that I can stay a part of the b African 1 1
community and gain employment with the American
city of Vancouver.
J32 No Answer No Hispanic
J33 To become, like Portland, rated one of the d Asian 1
best places to live in the U.S.
J34 No Answer e Caucasian
J35 not sure e Caucasian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J36 that it gets more environmentally conscious d Hispanic 1
J37 less growth and less traffic. More like the d Caucasian 1 1 1
small community it used to be.
J38 e Caucasian 1
keep police active in our community to keep
crime and drugs out of our neighborhoods
J39 we need an indoor amusement park for year e African 1
round fun and play for our youth American
J4 More jobs; keep up the excellent work on our d Caucasian 1 1
schools
J40 to keep the same small town feel Vancouver d Caucasian 1 1
had 20 years ago
J41 To continue to be the beautiful city more and c Caucasian 1
more people want to visit and inhabit. To
keep our charm for generations to come.
J42 To do something about traffic congestion. No African 1
American
J43 To do something about traffic congestion. No African 1
American
J44 that we will maintain the small community d Asian 1
feel despite the growth.
J45 No Answer c Asian
J46 Lower crime. d Asian 1
J47 That we continue to grow and we continue to c Caucasian 1
see more positive changes occur.
J48 Continued managed growth, economic c Caucasian 1
development
J49 Annex Hazel Dell b Caucasian 1
J5 More jobs; keep up the excellent work on our d Caucasian 1 1
schools
J50 to stay as a mid-size town b Caucasian 1
J51 To bring happiness to people e Caucasian 1
J52 My hopes for Vancouver are that it continues d Caucasian 1
to give various opportunities for different
populations to get involved with the
community.
J53 That it can grow to become a place where b Asian 1 1
not only a few are thankful to live in but
everyone can be happy that they live here.
J54 No Answer b African
American
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J55 to have more family values and to focus on c Caucasian
families being together more
J56 My biggest dream is to get rid of all of the b Native 1
meth users running rampant in our county. American
J57 I would love for the community to have all of c Caucasian 1
the opportunities like Portland, but still keep
a smaller town feel.
J58 The ability to be employed with the city b Caucasian 1
J59 e Caucasian 1
work for 50 - 60 years old citizens
J6 to be growth and continued c Caucasian 1
J60 Happy and clean place to live. c Caucasian 1
J61 more bike paths and more pretty parks c Caucasian 1 1
(water, flowers, benches, trails, etc.)
J62 No Answer No Caucasian
J63 Success, developing and happiness. d Asian 1 1
J64 making money all hours a Other 1
J65 continued growth f Caucasian 1
J66 To see more minority working for the city of d Asian 1 1
Vancouver
J67 Growth without crowding c Caucasian 1 1
J68 That it keeps growing. b African 1
American
J69 I would like to see people help each other b Asian 1
and help clear the debris to make it a more
clean and welcoming atmosphere...examples:
pick up litter off the street even if its not your
own, hold the door open for another person,
give a positive compliment to another person
everyday, and pass your smile and laughter
around!
J7 to be able to do everything here (such as b Eastern 1
work, shop, etc.) and not have to drive to European
Portland
J70 more parks and schools a Caucasian 1 1
J71 Bigger corporations coming to Vancouver e Caucasian 1
such as Intel in Oregon, so there would not
be a commute and for advancement
opportunities.
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J72 To grow and keep Vancouver residents in c Caucasian 1
town.
J73 No Answer c Asian
J74 I would love to see and be apart of a No African 1 1
community that employees African American American
J75 get a job that pays well b Caucasian 1
J76 Continue to provide jobs for the citizen, e African 1
provide healthy environment and control American
growth effectively.
J77 That it prospers and offers many positions. e Caucasian 1
J78 I would like to see more corporate jobs here c Asian 1
so professional people don't have to travel to
Portland and pay state tax.
J79 To see a vibrant and active city that mirrors e Caucasian 1
its past and yet looks with anticipation to the
future.
J8 To work together in unity No Caucasian 1
J80 ease on TRAFFIC d Asian 1
J81 No Answer b Caucasian
J82 things are going pretty well No Caucasian
J83 to have stronger communities. c Caucasian 1
J84 That our education services available would b African 1 1
match and meet the needs of the American
community: ESL, adult learning services,
emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth...
all these issues could be adequately served to
stunt generational poverty, delinquency, and
illiteracy.
J85 I am a citizen that believes strongly with our b Caucasian
close relation with Portland, and the other
surrounding communities. I would like to see
this relationship used to further unify the
entire area.
J86 No more drugs and gangs d Hispanic 1
J87 Adding more parks that have public outdoor c Caucasian 1
pools and recreation
J88 Better affordable liveability d Caucasian 1
J89 Continued growth with controlled d Caucasian 1 1
development of our green spaces.
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
J9 That 100% of the money made here is spent c Caucasian 1
here.
J90 more things for the youth to do. e African 1
American
J91 a better grocery store where we live d Caucasian
J92 a better grocery store where we live d Caucasian
J93 More bars b Caucasian 1
J94 No Answer d Caucasian
J95 My hope is that the community will keep its e Caucasian 1
general friendliness as it expands its growth.
J96 Continuing improvement in low cost housing e Caucasian 1 1
and education.
J97 maybe light rail e African 1
American
J98 transportation, housing for the poor e African 1 1
American
J99 Multi-cultural neighborhoods that cherish e Asian 1
diversity.
K1 develop a new "down town" on the east side, b Caucasian 1 1
another college
K10 cleaner & safer place for the children c Asian
K11 safer & more activities for kids c Asian 1
K12 I would like to see Vancouver maintain and b Caucasian 1 1
improve connection to local and local rural
areas. I think the farmer's market and other
things are wonderful
K13 that the community would be largely a family- No No 1 1
friendly, business-friendly environment with
strong judicial & police involvement
K14 retain the green belts & parks b Asian 1
K15 preserve trees in East Vancouver & Camas. c Caucasian 1 1
Better manage urban growth. No Casinos!
K16 No Answer d Asian
K17 No Answer c Asian
K18 No Answer c No
K19 No Answer c Asian
K2 beautify the neighborhoods and main c Caucasian 1
thoroughfares
K20 No Answer c Asian
K21 No Answer c Asian
K22 No Answer c Asian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
K23 No Answer b Asian
K24 No Answer c Asian
K25 No Answer c Asian
K26 No Answer c Asian
K27 No Answer b Asian
K28 No Answer b Asian
K29 No Answer b Asian
K3 very livable c Caucasian
K30 No Answer c Asian
K4 tranquility c Caucasian 1
K5 keep the schools strong, provide a safe c Caucasian 1 1 1
community for my family, keep offering lots
of community events
K6 develop a robust economy & identity c Caucasian 1
separate from Portland metro
K7 quality jobs, strong communities with low c Caucasian 1 1
crime
K8 to be more supportive to raise children d Asian 1
K9 I hope that our community becomes cleaner a Asian 1
(less trash everywhere)
L1 better schools for our kids, night child care b Hispanic 1
L10 women have more protection but not bear c Hispanic 1 1
more children. Cleaner air so people aren't
sick
L100 No Answer c Asian
L101 hospitals, more help for people who are very c Hispanic 1
poor. People to visit the catholic church
L102 the dream for our community is to have more d Hispanic 1
parks
L103 No Answer d Caucasian
L104 more places (attractions) where you can go c Eastern 1
with kids European
L105 No Answer b Eastern
European
L106 an open community with more values and b Hispanic 1 1
open minds and knowledge of other cultures
and countries
L107 we need more parks and recreation places f Asian 1
L108 I hope the bridge is safe for driving b Eastern 1
European
L109 less driving for people, more educational c Hispanic 1 1
programs
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L11 be a part of Vancouver some day b Hispanic 1
L110 I hope for a better life e Eastern 1 1 1
European
L111 I hope gas prices will go down b Caucasian 1
L112 in my opinion an ideal community is one that c No 1 1 1 1 1
has a very low or no crime rate with non-
discriminating citizens, with a lot of parks and
recreational centers, a good school system,
and high job marketing
L113 more businesses and make it easier for b Morocco 1
people to get their family here
L114 job opportunities, parks/recreation d Eastern 1 1
European
L115 I hope for a Chinese food store or market f Asian 1
L116 I hope there will be no discrimination c Eastern 1
European
L117 opening more businesses d Caucasian 1
L118 more open jobs for everyone c Asian 1
L119 No Answer c Eastern
European
L12 no idea f Iranian
L120 I hope it is better c Caucasian 1
L121 think about people c Caucasian
L122 No Answer d Eastern
European
L123 my dream is to study e Eastern 1
European
L124 No Answer d Asian
L125 open more businesses b Asian 1
L126 I hope to learn English e No 1
L127 No Answer c Asian
L128 help me to get a job c Asian 1
L129 No Answer c Asian
L13 job opportunities b Hispanic 1
L130 to have better jobs c Hispanic 1
L131 cheaper healthcare b Caucasian
L132 I hope they bring the MAX to Vancouver b Asian 1
downtown and then I hope Vancouver will be
a better market place
L133 less pollution c Asian
L134 No Answer b Morocco
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L135 I hope this city will be equal with any person b Hispanic 1
one day
L136 I hope schools, roads and security get better b Hispanic 1 1
L137 more multicultural events No Hispanic 1
L138 city without racism b Hispanic 1
L139 open entertainment b Eastern
European
L14 keeping green c Asian 1
L140 No Answer c Eastern
European
L141 No Answer b Asian
L142 I don't have an opinion c Asian
L143 that the city government will do something c Hispanic 1
about it
L144 I'm dreaming about… that every bar and club b Caucasian
will be closed
L145 I think little more security on the streets c Hispanic 1
L146 more job opportunities, public transportation c Hispanic 1 1
L147 I hope Vancouver can become more active b Asian 1
L148 job opportunities, public transportation, e Eastern 1 1 1
parks, recreation European
L149 my hopes for my community are to have c Eastern 1 1 1
more jobs and more educational programs European
for low-income adults
L15 MAX, cheaper healthcare, cheaper dental b Caucasian 1
L150 hire minority culture c Ethiopia 1 1
L151 I hope to be a part of the community and b Hispanic 1
help in this
L152 It will be better forever b No 1
L153 I hope the policemen don't give tickets b No 1
because all people drive well
L154 I hope the community is better and clean b No 1
L155 cheaper healthcare, more education to b Asian 1 1
reduce racism
L156 for our community more hospitals, more jobs, c Hispanic 1 1
and more schools
L157 Vancouver to be a big and safe place to live b No 1
and work
L158 my hope for our community is to serve sick d Central 1 1 1 1
people for free, feel safe everywhere, MAX, Europe
faster emergency room service, more
education to reduce/eliminate racism
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L159 that I am not afraid to go out in dark places b Asian 1
or dark streets. That there isn't war, thieves,
and especially no guns for everyone
L16 I don't have anything to say. I am a foreign b Hispanic
student.
L160 see #2 - continue to improve services for + c Caucasian 1
welcome/appreciation of growing diversity
L161 economy to grow more jobs b Eastern 1
European
L162 to live in a peaceful and quiet community + d Eastern 1 1 1
cheaper healthcare, faster ER services, feel European
safe everywhere, more education to
reduce/eliminate racism
L163 best education for our family, more sports c Hispanic 1 1
L164 that there wouldn't be dangerous places and c Asian 1 1
poor families in Vancouver
L165 I hope one day there wouldn't be gangs, b Hispanic 1 1 1 1
robbers, all the people would be nice to all
the people, a place out of problems, all
people would have education (schools),
better jobs, programs for all the problems
that we have
L166 more sport clubs for families with lower b Hispanic 1 1
wages
L167 N/A I will be back to my country in a short b Asian
while
L168 faster ER services c Hispanic
L169 in no time this city will be a great and d No 1
wonderful place
L17 less crime than before c Asian 1
L170 more library, more parks, MAX, the waiting c Hispanic 1 1
time in the hospital
L171 I hope that there will be less people who use b No 1 1
drugs, I hope that people aren't homeless
L172 I hope that my community has more c Asian 1
activities
L173 No Answer c Asian
L18 to grow up c Hispanic
L19 be a safe and secure community to raise kids c Hispanic 1 1
L2 buy a house, get done with my English class, b Hispanic 1 1
get the diploma
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L20 job opportunity, buying of houses opportunity c Caucasian 1 1
L21 peace and unity c Asian 1 1
L22 job opportunity, public transportation b Hispanic 1 1
L23 park or building for children on the rainy c Asian 1
seasons
L24 No Answer b Hispanic
L25 more arts / theatre art exhibition, opera, kids' d Eastern 1
theatre, classical music area European
L26 No Answer c Eastern
European
L27 No Answer d Asian
L28 No Answer c Eastern
European
L29 No Answer f Asian
L3 hospital, more help for people that are very c Eastern 1
poor. More people to visit the church. European
Christian.
L30 No Answer No No
L31 No Answer d Hispanic
L32 No Answer f Eastern
European
L33 No Answer d Eastern
European
L34 No Answer f Eastern
European
L35 No Answer c Hispanic
L36 N/A b Eastern
European
L37 No Answer c Eastern
European
L38 No Answer c Asian
L39 getting better and bigger d Asian
L4 more jobs and more business and try to be No Hispanic / 1 1
better with the children Native
American /
Eastern
European
L40 I hope there will be no discrimination d Eastern 1
European
L41 no discrimination d Asian 1
L42 my dreams are to find a new job and I want b No 1 1
to speak English better than now
L43 I have no idea b Asian
L44 getting better in the future being a best place b Asian
L45 No Answer d Asian
L46 no discrimination e Asian 1
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L47 I don't know e North West
Europe
L48 I hope our community has more programs for c Asian 1 1
disabled children (art therapy and music
therapy)
L49 No Answer d Asian
L5 my dream is that all the Hispanics can buy a b Hispanic 1 1
home and not have problems for not having
a green card
L50 I hope to get a good job b Eastern 1
European
L51 I hope they will work better more than now c Asian 1
L52 no b Asian
L53 that it would get better b Hispanic 1
L54 No Answer b Asian
L55 my dream is to have more security in the b Hispanic 1
parking of my apartment.
L56 more parks, more community centers e Caucasian 1
L57 I hope our community has many trees and d Asian 1
flowers
L58 No Answer f Hispanic
L59 have more transportation (busses) c Hispanic 1
L6 to find a job in Vancouver c Hispanic 1
L60 getting better and better c Asian
L61 I hope more family wage jobs; more b Eastern 1 1 1
programs for education for low-income adults European
L62 my hope will be to stop the war in Iran. In e Eastern
Vancouver, the government to save more European
money for the city. The people who are
disabled to get more medical help with a
program
L63 my dream for our community is more b Eastern 1 1
programs for education of low-income adults European
L64 Vancouver will grow. I hope my community b Eastern 1 1 1
will have more jobs. I hope for more European
programs for education of low-income adults.
L65 less violence, more security, stop the gangs c Hispanic 1
L66 I hope to have more common activities on d No 1
weekends where families can attend
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L67 I hope I can walk to school. I can walk to go c Asian 1
shopping. I can walk to everywhere
L68 my hope for my community is good jobs, new b No 1 1 1
jobs, more programs for education of low-
income adults
L69 No Answer d No
L7 I hope our community to be strong b Asian
L70 equal opportunities for everyone b Hispanic 1
L71 do not pay taxes b Hispanic
L72 more security c No 1
L73 more parks b Hispanic 1
L74 No Answer b Eastern
European
L75 keep more trees for our children b Asian 1
L76 to have the advantages of a big city but at b Hispanic 1
the same time avoid the disadvantages
L77 no crime, no poverty d Asian 1 1
L78 be involved in creating a safe environment c Hispanic 1
L79 still safety and security c Hispanic 1
L8 I don't have any hopes and dreams about our d Caucasian
community
L80 I hope our community will always keep as b Asian 1
before
L81 No Answer c Hispanic
L82 No Answer c Caucasian
L83 my dream for our community is to have less c Asian 1
crime
L84 No Answer d Eastern
European
L85 I don't know b Eastern
European
L86 more security and health b Hispanic 1
L87 my dream is that Vancouver continues to be b Hispanic 1
a safe city
L88 my dream is to have a safe and quiet No Hispanic 1
community
L89 I hope the gas cost is cheaper, medical will c Eastern
be inexpensive European
L9 My community is good f Eastern
European
L90 No Answer b Hispanic
L91 I hope there are more businesses. I'm b Asian 1
looking for a job in Vancouver
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
L92 more facilities to work, safe places for kids, b Hispanic 1
we need more police on the streets
L93 building more buildings, more restaurants c Hispanic 1
L94 I hope the community is big in Vancouver d Asian 1
L95 build more houses, more schools e Hispanic 1 1
L96 to grow up with a safe environment c Hispanic 1
L97 more schools b Hispanic 1
L98 more healthcare, more jobs and less real f Hispanic 1
estate taxes
L99 more jobs and less real estate taxes b Asian 1
R1 better f Russian
R10 No Answer f East
European
R11 I don't know d Caucasian
R12 No Answer f Caucasian
R13 No Answer f Caucasian
R14 friendly, loving, and caring for one another e Caucasian 1
people
R15 completely Christian f Caucasian 1
R16 organize more various fellowships for elderly f East 1 1
people so we can fellowship. There is such a European
fellowship in other states. In the city of
Portland, it is called "Silver Years"
R17 I hope that our community becomes better f East 1
European
R18 I hope that our community is better in the e East 1
future European
R19 No Answer e East
European
R2 due to lack of information - not good d Caucasian
R20 No Answer f East
European
R21 for better fellowship with friends c East 1
European
R22 good f East
European
R23 No Answer f East
European
R24 No Answer f East
European
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
R25 Blooming and goal-oriented f Caucasian 1
R26 Blooming and goal-oriented e East 1
European
R27 No Answer f East
European
R28 No Answer f East
European
R29 No Answer f No
R3 pay more attention to the elderly f East 1
European
R30 No Answer f Caucasian
R31 No Answer f Caucasian
R32 No Answer e East
European
R33 better d East
European
R34 No Answer e No
R35 No Answer c Caucasian
R36 I think that it will be even better b No 1
R37 that it will be good b Asian 1
R38 No Answer d No
R39 more opportunities for studying English, more b Hispanic 1 1 1
non-native speaker friendly application for
services
R4 No Answer f East
European
R40 more opportunities to study English, more b Hispanic 1 1 1
non-native speaker friendly applications for
services
R41 mediocre f Caucasian
R42 No Answer e Caucasian
R43 No Answer b Caucasian
R44 No Answer d Caucasian
R45 I can't say f Caucasian
R46 I can't say f Caucasian
R47 No Answer f Caucasian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
R48 No Answer f Caucasian
R49 unimportant f Caucasian
R5 No Answer e Caucasian
R50 No Answer f Caucasian
R51 No Answer f Caucasian
R52 I see that the economy is falling f Caucasian 1
R53 No Answer f Caucasian
R54 I see the community in the future will be f Caucasian 1
wonderful
R55 in the better side f Caucasian 1
R56 If the rulers and the people turn to God, the f Caucasian 1
city and country would be protected from
enemies and tyrants.
R57 I see that our generation moves towards e Caucasian
degradation. Divorces multiply, living without
marriage, living without fathers and in the
sum, a society not capable of working, falling
apart of morals and values, godlessness
R58 No Answer f Caucasian
R59 No Answer e Caucasian
R6 it would be nice if downtown worked on f Caucasian
Saturday and Sunday
R60 No Answer e Caucasian
R61 No Answer f Caucasian
R62 No Answer f East
European
R63 No Answer f Caucasian
R64 No Answer e Caucasian
R65 No Answer f Caucasian
R66 No Answer f Caucasian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
R67 No Answer f Caucasian
R68 No Answer f Caucasian
R69 No Answer f Caucasian
R7 in the future the community should be goal- f Caucasian 1 1
oriented and obeying
R70 No Answer f No
R71 No Answer No No
R72 No Answer f No
R73 No Answer f Caucasian
R74 No Answer f East
European
R8 No Answer e Caucasian
R9 No Answer f East
European
S18 all cultures can communicate better with d Hispanic 1
each other
S19 my dream is that my family and all people b Hispanic 1
who are "illegals" can be "legal"
S20 that the Latino community has more b Hispanic 1
influence and can eliminate crime
S21 we are looking for more opportunities to c Hispanic 1
learn ESL
S22 would like equality with Latino, African c Hispanic 1
American and Anglo cultures, a sense of
harmony
S23 I want to be in harmony with my family b Hispanic
S24 would like to be "legal" and have some form c No 1 1
of job security
S25 opportunities & equality c Hispanic 1 1
S26 would like to work with the community to be b Hispanic 1
part of it and have the chance to express
their opinions in a helpful way
S27 we need to support each other as if we are d Hispanic 1 1
one
S28 more activities that include us d Hispanic 1
S29 a cultural center with activities that are free c Hispanic 1
S30 create better schools, more diversity c Hispanic 1
S31 to listen to your conscience when creating or c Hispanic 1
considering jobs
S32 that Vancouver is a city b Hispanic 1
S33 just improve b Hispanic
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
S34 want to participate in plans that affect jobs, d Hispanic 1
growth and share ideas
S35 a Vancouver, tranquil and without c Hispanic 1 1
discrimination
S36 schools need to improve, also more jobs c Hispanic 1 1
S37 pay more attention to ecology & sustainability d Hispanic 1
S38 create more tall buildings b Hispanic 1
S39 I would like a better place to live a Hispanic 1
S40 we would like the city to listen more to b Hispanic 1
Hispanics and check what they think
SM1 I would love to see quality higher education c People 1 1 1 1
opportunities available in SW Washington. should be
Moderation in housing prices and traffic judged by
congestion would also be nice. A return to the content
somewhat more comfortable lot sizes in new of their
developments is also desirable, although that character,
runs counter to lower housing prices (sigh). not the
More opportunities for high earning jobs in color of
Vancouver would also be desirable so fewer their skin.
people would have to go to Portland each Even in the
morning. I'm not talking family-wage, name of
subsistence jobs, but real career-quality diversity, it
opportunities. is wrong to
do this.
SM10 stay safe a Hispanic 1
SM11 That people will be more friendly, help people c Hispanic 1 1
that are in need, especially the poor children
of single moms.
SM12 That all people are Catholic a Hispanic 1
SM13 for people to be united a Hispanic 1 1
SM14 Equal opportunities, peace, work and get b Hispanic 1 1 1 1
successful
SM15 I don't know c Hispanic
SM16 Better schools b Hispanic 1
SM17 Getting better on employment c Hispanic 1
SM18 pleasant and peaceful d Asian 1 1 1
SM19 better understanding of minority groups. c Hispanic 1
SM2 A safe bike/pedestrian friendly community. c Caucasian 1
SM20 that someday people can live with no fears a Hispanic 1
SM21 To be a sustainable & caring community d Caucasian
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
SM22 to get to work together and make this place a d Hispanic
even better place
SM23 That all nationalities and cultures are part of d Eastern
the changes European
SM24 No Answer c Caucasian
SM25 That I can avoid being taxed right out of my d Native
house and Clark County. The latest American
assessments are due out November 19th, so
we will soon find out how bad the damage
will be next year...
SM26 Performing Arts Center Caucasian 1
SM27 I would LOVE to see Light Rail extend into e Caucasian 1
downtown Vancouver, through Uptown
Village (Main/Broadway couplet), with Park
and Rides at 39th and Main. We need to
attract suburban (Salmon Creek, Ridgefield,
etc) commuters and make it easy for them
with a Park and Ride NORTH on Main, not
stopping at Mill Plain or Clark College.
SM28 A beautiful downtown with trees and c Caucasian 1 1 1
revitalization of a sorely neglected, stunning
waterfront. Downtown has so much potential
and all the neighborhoods surrounding it.
Invest in what you have.
SM29 A perfect downtown with beautiful skyline. b Eastern 1
European
SM3 I would like to see Vancouver promote c Caucasian 1 1 1
development in the downtown core, promote
the extension of light rail from Portland to
become better linked to the region, and
increase environmental protection. I would
like to see higher residential density
encouraged, and more public improvements
in existing neighborhoods.
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
SM30 That we can revitalize the economy, while e Caucasian 1 1
retaining the unique history we have. That
we can regain a feeling of community, rather
than the fragmented mess we have now
because of economically selective annexation
that draws borders around and excludes
residential neighborhoods.
SM31 A place that is affordable to live in, where d Caucasian 1 1 1
you don't have to get in the car and go clear
out to 164th to buy a good loaf of bread or
bottle of wine . . . where kids can grow up,
have good career opportunities, raise their
own families, and retire -- a community that
has something (No! Everything!) for
everybody.
SM32 No Answer c Asian
SM33 I move out of the area before it becomes the c Caucasian
new Gresham of Portland
SM34 To see the city grow into an actual 'city' with b Caucasian 1 1 1
a cultural center and feel. Not just an ever
growing suburban development. I've travelled
to beautiful cities in Europe where Americans
flock to take photos and enjoy the cafes. I
always wonder why we can't build beautiful
cities here?
SM4 Keep a separate and unique identity...in other e Caucasian 1 1
words, do not try to be Portland or
Beaverton. Try to capitalize on the
uniqueness of the Hispanic/Russian families
that have moved in. Keep down town and
the old houses up so are safe and inviting.
Keep good police action so people feel safe.
Sometimes it is so discouraging to hear the
negative news about events in Vancouver.
SM5 A green treed city that looks like it belongs in e Caucasian 1
the Pacific Northwest
SM6 Maintain a safe community and improve b Hispanic 1 1
commute to Portland
SM7 That one day we can change for the better b Hispanic 1
SM8 To grow to be a city like Seattle b Hispanic 1
SM9 more efficient planning e Mix 1
Caucasian /
Cuban
Question 4 / What are your hopes or dreams for our Age Diversity Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Answers community? Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
T1 No Answer b Caucasian
T2 good b No
Jobs & Sense of Safety, Parks & Support Schools, Transport Affordable
Businesses, Community, security & Recreation, Diversity, No Colleges & Related Housing
Growth, Good QOL Crime Activities, the discriminate Education
Development arts
No Response 168 102 73 57 52 38 38 30 24
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Care Taxes communication
with the City
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Care Taxes communication
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Environnment Health High Prices, Better Other
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Environnment Health High Prices, Better Other
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Care Taxes communication
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Environnment Health High Prices, Better Other
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with the City
22 19 11 4 25
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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1 need a mental health center & exercise place c Asian 1
for them + volunteers & honest doctors
2 more jobs f Asian 1
3 No Answer d Asian
4 No Answer e Asian
5 more jobs f Asian 1
6 more energy & money needs to go into d Asian 1 1
creating parks & cultural programs
7 No Answer e Asian
8 No Answer No Asian
9 No Answer c Asian
10 fishing club f Asian 1
11 No Answer f Asian
12 No Answer b Asian
13 No Answer b Asian
14 need library & cultural center d Asian
15 No Answer c Asian
16 No Answer c Asian
17 No Answer No Asian
18 No Answer d Asian
19 No Answer d Asian
20 No Answer No Asian
21 No Answer No Asian
22 No Answer f Asian
23 more jobs in Vancouver d Korean 1
24 City Hall should be open for people to tour, e Asian 1
(not just city hall in other cities)
25 No Answer d Asian
26 No Answer c Korean
27 No Answer d Korean
28 wake up from the racism! d Korean 1
29 No Answer c Asian
30 No Answer d Asian
31 city bothers business owners too much; d Asian
property taxes are too high, percentage too
high
32 No Answer c Asian
33 more jobs / no tax d Asian 1
34 No Answer f Asian
35 No Answer f Asian
36 No Answer d Asian
37 No Answer d Asian
38 No Answer e Asian
39 No Answer c Asian
40 No Answer f Asian
41 more work e Asian 1
42 No Answer d Asian
43 No Answer d Asian
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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44 N/A c Korean
45 No Answer f Asian
46 No Answer e Asian
47 No Answer e Asian
48 No Answer c Asian
49 No Answer c Asian
50 No Answer c Asian
51 No Answer c Asian
52 No Answer c Asian
53 No Answer c Asian
54 No Answer c Asian
55 No Answer c Asian
56 No Answer c Asian
57 No Answer c Asian
58 No Answer c Asian
59 No Answer c Asian
60 No Answer c Asian
61 No Answer c Asian
62 No Answer c Asian
63 No Answer c Asian
64 No Answer c Asian
65 No Answer c Asian
66 No Answer c Asian
67 No Answer d Asian
68 No Answer c Asian
69 No Answer e Asian
70 No Answer d Asian
71 No Answer d Asian
72 No Answer d Asian
73 No Answer e Asian
J1 I live in Battle Ground and not in Vancouver e Caucasian
much
J10 No Answer c Caucasian
J100 maintain communication with citizens e Caucasian 1
J101 more information about issues City is dealing e Eastern 1
with European
J102 No Answer b Asian
J103 No Answer b Asian
J104 No Answer b Asian
J105 You are doing a great job d Asian
J106 No Answer f Asian
J107 nothing a Caucasian
J108 No Answer b Caucasian
J109 No Answer b Caucasian
J11 I like the meetings e Caucasian
J110 No Answer b Caucasian
J111 No Answer c Caucasian
J112 No Answer d Caucasian
J113 No Answer d Caucasian
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
Answers help you feel more involved? What can Communicate Diversity Involvement & Job Fairs Events, Citizenship & Transportation Safety
we change? More Volunteer Activities & ESL Problems
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J114 No Answer d Caucasian
J115 continue things like the farmers market, arts d Caucasian 1
and cultural fairs etc.
J116 No Answer d Caucasian
J117 No Answer d Caucasian
J118 No Answer d Caucasian
J119 More public events No Caucasian 1
J12 nothing No Caucasian
J120 No Answer c No
J13 No Answer d Caucasian
J14 more city meetings regarding city's problems No Caucasian 1
J15 get a different prosecuting attorney e Caucasian 1
J16 I need to become more involved myself No Caucasian 1
J17 No Answer c Asian
J18 No Answer e Asian
J19 No Answer e Caucasian
J2 I think we are doing a great job so far e Caucasian
J20 Offer more family oriented community b Hispanic 1
involvement, like the fire department does.
J21 No Answer e Asian
J22 More jobs. HR people who are accessible, c Hispanic 1 1
who will actually TALK to interested
applicants and answer their questions. I have
not see many jobs in my field, PR with your
agency which is very disappointing. It seems
that your agency does not have that many
jobs and mostly picks internally for the ones
that are posted.
J23 keep informed have more open information d African 1
events American
J24 by keeping us safe and informed e Caucasian 1
J25 I would like to relocate my career back to e Caucasian 1 1
Vancouver so that I am able to get involved
in council work and volunteer work in my free
time. Commute is a large problem right now.
J26 No Answer c African
American
J27 No Answer No Hispanic
J28 I grew up in Vancouver and have seen lots of d Caucasian 1
changes, I would really like to hear more
about planning.
J29 No Answer d Caucasian
J3 No Answer d Caucasian
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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J30 I think the city is doing A GOOD job. This c Caucasian 1
job fair is one example of how.
J31 More employment opportunities for minorities b African 1 1
American
J32 No Answer No Hispanic
J33 Not sure; most of the news coverage has d Asian
been about Portland
J34 No Answer e Caucasian
J35 I live in Carson, way e Caucasian
J36 broadcast information about the city's activities d Hispanic
J37 work with Oregon to improve the work d Caucasian 1 1
commute, or attract bigger employers like
downtown Portland to downtown Vancouver
J38 I work for the city and feel very involved in e Caucasian 1
our community.
J39 e African
I live in Hazel dell and I was on the planning American
committee for my neighborhood park
J4 Include more information on what city govt. d Caucasian 1
is doing for all of us taxpayers
J40 not sure d Caucasian
J41 Better advertising of community events. I c Caucasian 1 1
would love to see an e-mail sign up form of
the City website. I would sign up for events
to be e-mailed to me!
J42 No Answer No African
American
J43 No Answer No African
American
J44 No Answer d Asian
J45 No Answer c Asian
J46 No Answer d Asian
J47 I honestly think we do an outstanding job c Caucasian
doing so already.
J48 No Answer c Caucasian
J49 Don't have public pay for private ventures b Caucasian
(port)
J5 Include more information on what city govt. d Caucasian 1
is doing for all of us taxpayers
J50 nothing b Caucasian
J51 I'm new in the area. e Caucasian
J52 No Answer d Caucasian
J53 provide more community services that involve b Asian 1
all of the communities in Vancouver and not
just focusing on some.
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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J54 No Answer b African
American
J55 more career employment for disabilities at c Caucasian 1
above wage and benefits
J56 No Answer b Native
American
J57 No Answer c Caucasian
J58 No Answer b Caucasian
J59 I am unemployed and 58 years old, e Caucasian 1
desperate to work, and I have a master’s
degree!
J6 to be hired in City of Vancouver, take part in c Caucasian 1 1
community gathering
J60 Make it better known that there are c Caucasian 1 1
community things going on. (Like today I just
stumbled on this.)
J61 broadcast city channel over HD channel so do c Caucasian 1
not need cable to receive
J62 No Answer No Caucasian
J63 No Answer d Asian
J64 No Answer a Other
J65 No Answer f Caucasian
J66 more city hall meeting, or send out more d Asian 1
letter to let the public know what's being
done
J67 I would like to work for the City of Vancouver c Caucasian 1
J68 Not sure. b African
American
J69 no answer b Asian
J7 More events I suppose b Eastern 1
European
J70 come more often a Caucasian 1
J71 No Answer e Caucasian
J72 Continue to offer ideas to people in the c Caucasian 1 1
community so that they can grow along with
the city.
J73 No Answer c Asian
J74 growth training No African
American
J75 have more job fairs and have a wide variety b Caucasian 1
of jobs
J76 Effective public involvement, not only you e African 1
need the citizen American
J77 No Answer e Caucasian
J78 No Answer c Asian
J79 No Answer e Caucasian
J8 Seek new business for the area No Caucasian 1
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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we change? More Volunteer Activities & ESL Problems
Parks
J80 traffic revision on interstate d Asian 1
J81 No Answer b Caucasian
J82 will help is possible No Caucasian
J83 I feel that getting the police to be more c Caucasian 1
involved in an active, current investigation
that their department is heading up would go
farther to make me feel important enough for
a call back.
J84 I just moved back into town, it will take a b African
little while to reorient myself after so many American
years away.
J85 I have lived in this area my whole life, b Caucasian 1
however, since I have graduated from
college, I have found it difficult to find a job.
J86 The way that people think about every day d Hispanic
THINGS
J87 No Answer c Caucasian
J88 Improve accountability within city d Caucasian 1
government
J89 Walking trails and volunteer opportunities are d Caucasian 1 1
important.
J9 Send out more communication about local c Caucasian 1
things going on.
J90 stay the course of building a better mouse e African
trap American
J91 No Answer d Caucasian
J92 No Answer d Caucasian
J93 No Answer b Caucasian
J94 stronger core activities d Caucasian 1
J95 I currently reside in Battle Ground, but still e Caucasian
feel part of the community. I hail from White
Salmon originally and anything within a 40
mile radius is considered neighbors of one
sort or another.
J96 No Answer e Caucasian
J97 I am not sure e African
American
J98 transportation, housing for poor, work for e African 1 1
teens, home for battered women and American
children.
J99 Would like the city of Vancouver to inform e Asian 1 1
the public of all the works it does for the city
and encourage the public to participate.
K1 newspaper, radio correspondence b Caucasian 1
K10 more parks & recreational areas c Asian 1
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K11 send information through new papers or c Asian 1
households
K12 I would like to see restrictions or limits on b Caucasian
cramped housing developments. The more I
see of these, the more I feel separated from
the community and my neighbors. The whole
area feels "impersonal"
K13 No Answer No No
K14 nothing b Asian
K15 don't know c Caucasian
K16 No Answer d Asian
K17 No Answer c Asian
K18 No Answer c No
K19 No Answer c Asian
K2 No Answer c Caucasian
K20 No Answer c Asian
K21 No Answer c Asian
K22 No Answer c Asian
K23 No Answer b Asian
K24 No Answer c Asian
K25 No Answer c Asian
K26 No Answer c Asian
K27 No Answer b Asian
K28 No Answer b Asian
K29 No Answer b Asian
K3 more interaction & strategic investment in c Caucasian 1 1
capital community projects, otherwise we
don't want to know you are there
K30 No Answer c Asian
K4 No Answer c Caucasian
K5 I think feeling like a part of the community is c Caucasian 1 1
up to each individual. The city can provide
events & activities, but each individual needs
to choose to be involved
K6 community outreach, empower citizens to c Caucasian 1 1
own & drive solutions
K7 No Answer c Caucasian
K8 more community events and celebrations d Asian 1
K9 The government should provide more money a Asian 1
for those who cannot afford certain things
such as band, school sports, and/or other
activities that include expenses
L1 all people to stick together to make the b Hispanic 1
change
L10 the violence, drugs at school c Hispanic 1
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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L100 No Answer c Asian
L101 No Answer c Hispanic
L102 give opportunities to immigrants d Hispanic 1 1
L103 No Answer d Caucasian
L104 No Answer c Eastern
European
L105 No Answer b Eastern
European
L106 organize international events like art, music, b Hispanic 1
dance, etc.
L107 No Answer f Asian
L108 No Answer b Eastern
European
L109 adults involved in school programs, working c Hispanic 1
very hard together
L11 more activities, like groups of different ages b Hispanic 1 1
to have fun, that's the way to know more
about the people in Vancouver
L110 everybody needs to get involved more to e Eastern 1
change the life of our community for the European
better
L111 No Answer b Caucasian
L112 because I want to live here and stay here c No 1
L113 I didn't feel like I am a part of the community b Morocco
L114 make more programs to involve people, d Eastern 1
translated information European
L115 No Answer f Asian
L116 No Answer c Eastern
European
L117 increase the traffic on Mill Plain d Caucasian 1
L118 No Answer c Asian
L119 No Answer c Eastern
European
L12 No Answer f Iranian
L120 No Answer c Caucasian
L121 No Answer c Caucasian
L122 No Answer d Eastern
European
L123 No Answer e Eastern
European
L124 No Answer d Asian
L125 No Answer b Asian
L126 No Answer e No
L127 No Answer c Asian
L128 No Answer c Asian
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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L129 maybe have more events to make people join c Asian 1 1
L13 make more programs to involve immigrants b Hispanic 1
L130 No Answer c Hispanic
L131 No Answer b Caucasian
L132 I think they need a more democratic person b Asian
L133 diversity, hire more minority culture c Asian 1
L134 No Answer b Morocco
L135 No Answer b Hispanic
L136 No Answer b Hispanic
L137 No Answer No Hispanic
L138 No Answer b Hispanic
L139 No Answer b Eastern
European
L14 more programs, festival c Asian 1
L140 No Answer c Eastern
European
L141 No Answer b Asian
L142 share city information with everyone in an c Asian 1
easy to understand way
L143 secure the streets more c Hispanic 1
L144 No Answer b Caucasian
L145 No Answer c Hispanic
L146 make more programs where our community c Hispanic 1
can be involved
L147 No Answer b Asian
L148 make more programs to involve people, e Eastern 1 1
translated information European
L149 I feel a part of my church c Eastern
European
L15 No Answer b Caucasian
L150 the city government can help with more work c Ethiopia 1
opportunities
L151 maybe create a magazine or newspaper with b Hispanic 1
local notice about the neighborhood
L152 because I'm a resident of Vancouver b No
L153 many people have different problems. Live b No 1 1
house because very expensive
L154 help altogether b No 1
L155 No Answer b Asian
L156 that all people need to stick together to make c Hispanic 1
the change
L157 to work more with the different ethnic or b No 1
racial affiliation to get much better
L158 more public transport, solicit public opinion d Central Europe 1 1
Question 6 / How can we, — the city government — Age Diversity Listen to us & Culture & Public Jobs & Community Immigration, Solve Improve
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L159 talking the good ideas every month or every b Asian 1
term (3-4 months) by e-mails or normal mail
from each family to develop the city
L16 I'm involved as much as possible as a Clark b Hispanic
College student.
L160 same as #2-4, so people of color + of c Caucasian 1
different religions/cultures truly feel welcome
here as reflected in the make up of the city
government, other public institutions + roles
L161 to develop public transportation because b Eastern 1
more immigrants don't have money to buy a European
car
L162 to produce more information about your d Eastern 1 1
activities, punctual public transport European
L163 I think that all people should stick together to c Hispanic 1
make the change
L164 when I meet a doctor, I need interpretation c Asian
because of difficulty of medical words.
Sometimes to get an interpreter I have to
wait a long time or I can't get one at all. The
interpretation system should improve so I
could get an interpreter easy
L165 No Answer b Hispanic
L166 No Answer b Hispanic
L167 I hope transportation would be more useful, b Asian 1
more punctual, convenient. If it is possible, I
hope the bus would come on time.
L168 No Answer c Hispanic
L169 we need to change the laws about d No 1
immigrants
L17 No Answer c Asian
L170 send out more brochures of activities in the c Hispanic 1 1
mail and how we can participate
L171 many people need different help for starting b No
a better life, private houses are very
expensive
L172 the government can help us to find a job c Asian 1
L173 language problem c Asian 1 1
L18 No Answer c Hispanic
L19 make more programs to involve people in the c Hispanic 1
community
L2 I think that all people should stick together to b Hispanic 1
make the change
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L20 make more programs to involve people c Caucasian 1
L21 community in Vancouver is open to c Asian 1
understanding many different races and it is
easy to reach to the community
L22 make more programs to involve people, b Hispanic 1 1
translated information
L23 our neighborhood is very friendly c Asian
L24 I would like more information for new b Hispanic 1
residents of Vancouver
L25 No Answer d Eastern
European
L26 No Answer c Eastern
European
L27 No Answer d Asian
L28 No Answer c Eastern
European
L29 No Answer f Asian
L3 No Answer c Eastern
European
L30 No Answer No No
L31 No Answer d Hispanic
L32 No Answer f Eastern
European
L33 No Answer d Eastern
European
L34 No Answer f Eastern
European
L35 No Answer c Hispanic
L36 No Answer b Eastern
European
L37 No Answer c Eastern
European
L38 No Answer c Asian
L39 No Answer d Asian
L4 information is important for me No Hispanic / 1
Native
American /
Eastern
European
L40 No Answer d Eastern
European
L41 No Answer d Asian
L42 No Answer b No
L43 live here longer b Asian
L44 No Answer b Asian
L45 translated information (Chinese). Help center d Asian 1 1 1
for immigrants
L46 No Answer e Asian
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L47 I don't know e North West
Europe
L48 No Answer c Asian
L49 No Answer d Asian
L5 I think all people need to stick together to b Hispanic 1
make the change
L50 No Answer b Eastern
European
L51 No Answer c Asian
L52 it is a very good place b Asian
L53 No Answer b Hispanic
L54 my life is changed, here I have freedom b Asian
L55 No Answer b Hispanic
L56 No Answer e Caucasian
L57 No Answer d Asian
L58 No Answer f Hispanic
L59 No Answer c Hispanic
L6 No Answer c Hispanic
L60 No Answer c Asian
L61 No Answer b Eastern
European
L62 I am a part of the Seventh Day Adventist e Eastern
church European
L63 I don't know b Eastern
European
L64 No Answer b Eastern
European
L65 No Answer c Hispanic
L66 No Answer d No
L67 no sales tax c Asian
L68 I am a part of the community in Vancouver b No
L69 No Answer d No
L7 make more jobs for youth b Asian 1
L70 No Answer b Hispanic
L71 to give information about the projects b Hispanic 1
L72 No Answer c No
L73 No Answer b Hispanic
L74 No Answer b Eastern
European
L75 No Answer b Asian
L76 No Answer b Hispanic
L77 No Answer d Asian
L78 No Answer c Hispanic
L79 No Answer c Hispanic
L8 No Answer d Caucasian
L80 No Answer b Asian
L81 No Answer c Hispanic
L82 No Answer c Caucasian
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L83 No Answer c Asian
L84 No Answer d Eastern
European
L85 No Answer b Eastern
European
L86 No Answer b Hispanic
L87 No Answer b Hispanic
L88 doing more cultural activities No Hispanic 1
L89 No Answer c Eastern
European
L9 No Answer f Eastern
European
L90 No Answer b Hispanic
L91 I like living in Vancouver b Asian
L92 taking more opinions from the people even if b Hispanic 1
they are not from this country
L93 making more often surveys c Hispanic 1
L94 many jobs in the community of Vancouver d Asian 1
L95 No Answer e Hispanic
L96 No Answer c Hispanic
L97 No Answer b Hispanic
L98 I would like the people to vote for real estate f Hispanic
taxes
L99 No Answer b Asian
R1 give to the elderly the citizenship test in their f Russian 1
own language
R10 No Answer f East European
R11 No Answer d Caucasian
R12 No Answer f Caucasian
R13 No Answer f Caucasian
R14 I don't know e Caucasian
R15 have free English classes or school for the f Caucasian 1 1
elderly
R16 same answer as to question #4 f East European 1
R17 We, elderly people, need help taking f East European 1 1
citizenship. Secure going to excursions to visit
the sights of the city
R18 No Answer e East European
R19 No Answer e East European
R2 better inform population d Caucasian 1
R20 No Answer f East European
R21 for us to be healthy c East European
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R22 No Answer f East European
R23 No Answer f East European
R24 No Answer f East European
R25 I am very sad that I am not 73 years old f Caucasian
R26 No Answer e East European
R27 No Answer f East European
R28 No Answer f East European
R29 No Answer f No
R3 change citizenship of older people f East European 1
R30 No Answer f Caucasian
R31 No Answer f Caucasian
R32 No Answer e East European
R33 No Answer d East European
R34 I like the way people behave especially e No 1
towards us. *** and the culture and the
cleanliness of the city
R35 No Answer c Caucasian
R36 No Answer b No
R37 No Answer b Asian
R38 I like the culture, the city itself d No
R39 No Answer b Hispanic
R4 same answer as to question #3 f East European 1
R40 No Answer b Hispanic
R41 overcome the barrier of communicating in f Caucasian 1
English
R42 No Answer e Caucasian
R43 No Answer b Caucasian
R44 No Answer d Caucasian
R45 taking of citizenship change from English f Caucasian 1 1
R46 change giving of citizenship from English to f Caucasian 1 1
Russian
R47 I beg you, help us 80-year olds take it in f Caucasian 1
Russian
R48 No Answer f Caucasian
R49 No Answer f Caucasian
R5 No Answer e Caucasian
R50 No Answer f Caucasian
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R51 I ask that you don't legalize same sex f Caucasian 1
marriage. This country will become on the
road to extinction
R52 No Answer f Caucasian
R53 No Answer f Caucasian
R54 we are content for the moment f Caucasian
R55 we are thankful, relieve the questions on the f Caucasian 1
citizenship exam
R56 No Answer f Caucasian
R57 I think that it is necessary to change the e Caucasian 1
system of behavior in the schools and teach
morals and fear of God.
R58 No Answer f Caucasian
R59 No Answer e Caucasian
R6 conditions of receiving citizenship, whoever is f Caucasian 1
older than 65 do not change the period of
time by 5 years
R60 No Answer e Caucasian
R61 No Answer f Caucasian
R62 No Answer f East European
R63 No Answer f Caucasian
R64 No Answer e Caucasian
R65 No Answer f Caucasian
R66 No Answer f Caucasian
R67 No Answer f Caucasian
R68 No Answer f Caucasian
R69 I ask that the citizenship exam they give in f Caucasian 1 1
Portland.
R7 it is a pity that I am very old and cannot f Caucasian
freely participate in community activities
R70 No Answer f No
R71 No Answer No No
R72 No Answer f No
R73 learning of English is coming difficult, it f Caucasian 1 1
would be nice to give the citizenship in
Russian
R74 No Answer f East European
R8 No Answer e Caucasian
R9 No Answer f East European
S18 more education available for older people d Hispanic 1 1
S19 more education about services available to b Hispanic 1 1
Latinos, better wages to allow us to live with
our families and pay for more education
S20 maybe try to continue asking questions b Hispanic
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S21 we would like a community strategic plan to c Hispanic
address health, we are concerned about
obesity
S22 the city need to continue to reach out to the c Hispanic 1
community in order to fix what needs to be
fixed
S23 want more information about what the b Hispanic 1
government is doing and what they plan to
do
S24 would like to help the government improve c No 1 1
the process to become a resident
S25 No Answer c Hispanic
S26 listen more when writing laws that affect the b Hispanic 1
Latino community
S27 No Answer d Hispanic
S28 include our culture more and eliminate d Hispanic 1
discrimination
S29 everything is fine c Hispanic
S30 No Answer c Hispanic
S31 we don't want police to get involved in c Hispanic 1 1
immigration enforcement
S32 the city takes more opinion polls of the Latino b Hispanic 1 1
population
S33 more information about events that create b Hispanic 1 1
opportunities for dialogue - bands, parties,
etc.
S34 No Answer d Hispanic
S35 more surveys to Latinos so that the cities c Hispanic 1 1
learn how Latinos think
S36 involve Hispanics/Latinos more c Hispanic 1 1
S37 more information for the Latino community - d Hispanic 1 1 1
more involvement
S38 give more information about programs by the b Hispanic 1 1
city for Hispanics
S39 we need more attention paid to Hispanics in a Hispanic 1 1
the schools
S40 would like to be invited to events and b Hispanic 1 1
discussions
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SM1 That's not your job. City government has to c People should
maintain a minimalist perspective to avoid be judged by
becoming a burden on the citizens and the content of
businesses it serves. You should do just as their
much as required to provide infrastructure, character, not
police, fire, water and an equitable legal the color of
framework and then do absolutely nothing their skin.
more. The city is to be built by the citizens, Even in the
the government is but one tool necessary to name of
accomplish that end. diversity, it is
wrong to do
this.
SM10 Have people come to schools and talk about a Hispanic 1
involvement
SM11 Tell us how to help. I don't know a way even c Hispanic 1 1
if I wanted to.
SM12 That the Americans help the Mexican people a Hispanic 1
more
SM13 Give schools more opportunities to help out a Hispanic 1
when volunteering
SM14 Give Hispanic Community the opportunity to b Hispanic 1 1
get involved in political stuff
SM15 No Answer c Hispanic
SM16 Doing things, not just talking about them b Hispanic 1
SM17 No Answer c Hispanic
SM18 No Answer d Asian
SM19 community or cultural house for diversity c Hispanic 1
awareness
SM2 No Answer c Caucasian
SM20 have more opportunities to volunteer a Hispanic 1
SM21 Do the hard part of leadership: address d Caucasian 1
challenges that are for the good of people &
stay away from the profitable and money
rewards.
SM22 More openings for Hispanics in official d Hispanic 1 1
positions
SM23 native language communications d Eastern 1
European
SM24 No Answer c Caucasian
SM25 Start by responding to e-mailed requests for d Native 1
information, and stop letting the Columbian American
do City Council's talking for them.
SM26 No Answer Caucasian
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SM27 We moved here from Lake Oswego four e Caucasian 1
years ago to restore a beautiful historic home
in Shumway. We have since been very active
in two neighborhood associations and have
testified about critical development issues in
front of the council several times. My voice
was never valued much in LO, yet in
Vancouver, I feel that the public opinion is
heard, considered, and respected.
SM28 Communicate through cell phones with c Caucasian 1
monthly updates.
SM29 Voting more, of course. b Eastern 1
European
SM3 No Answer c Caucasian
SM30 More actively include and recognize the e Caucasian 1 1
unincorporated parts of Vancouver. I have
lived first in Hazel dell and now in Orchards
since 1976, and have had a Vancouver
address since 1976, but why should I? As a
start, consider including our neighborhood
associations. We have a good one - Sifton.
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SM31 This is a hard one because I live outside the d Caucasian 1
city limits, but I'm still part of the Vancouver
Community. One thing I have noticed is that
the city sometimes gets the blame for things
the county or other agencies do that people
don't like. I think the city should be more
proactive in communicating with the public
about what you do versus what other have
screwed up. I don't think the city does a
really good job at communicating a lot of the
time. Just read all those negative letters to
the editor in the Columbian that critisize city
investments and programs. The city never
answers those, to set the record straight. For
example, some people are still pissed off
about the convention center, but it looks to
me like its a success, and the city should be
making those naysayers eat their words.
Instead, the same old arguments come up
time after time, and the city says nothing.
Defend yourselves! Tell people your success
stories! But also be honest with people when
things don't go well--don't sugarcoat things,
or try to spin things to sound good when they
aren't. But mostly, the city should be out
there talking to people, telling them what is
what, using the internet, town meetings, tv,
SM32 No Answer c Asian
SM33 you could have the mayor stop busting c Caucasian
Portland coffee cups and actually work on
something that benefits the entire community
and not a few select families.
SM34 Portland is the cultural center of this area, b Caucasian 1
not a lot you can do, but the efforts
downtown are a good start. Parks, farmers
markets, city centers, all are giving the area a
nice feel, but the east (mall area/164) feels
lifeless and tacky. Centers in several areas
should follow what is starting around Ester
Short.
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SM4 When I participate in city/county activities e Caucasian 1 1
then I feel like a part. Sometimes it seems
like the city/county is run by a "clique" and
the leaders are not really known to individual
citizens. Keep trying to invite participation
and keep all meetings and decisions in the
open so there is not a sense that those in the
know are gaining financially from decisions
they make for the city.
SM5 Improve Tree Conservation ordinance, pay e Caucasian
more attention and give some influence to
Neighborhood Associations in land use
decisions. Make neighborhoods more livable
and distinctive. Reduce influence of
developers and their consultants over land-
use decisions.
SM6 Send newsletters or mail or email to keep us b Hispanic 1
up to date and involved.
SM7 Involve Hispanics and actually care about our b Hispanic 1 1 1
opinions. Treat us like people, not just
immigrants
SM8 More publicity concerning community events - b Hispanic 1 1
TV ads or Newspapers
SM9 more in news e Mix Caucasian 1
/ Cuban
T1 No Answer b Caucasian
T2 we need good work b No 1
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