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1	REBUILD CHINATOWN INITIATIVE Chinatown Household Survey Community Meeting #3 Chinatown YMCA October 24, 2002 Presented by Mourad, Warnke & Associates, Inc.
2	Chinatown Household Survey This household survey was designed to gather the opinions and attitudes of individuals who live, work, and/or visit the Chinatown community. The survey was designed collaboratively with the input of several community leaders and its results will serve as the cornerstone for the planning process. The survey, available in both Chinese and English translation, was organized into three topic areas: 1) Demographics 2) Attitudes, concerns and priorities for the community 3) Employment and income generation
3	Chinatown Household Survey Between August 1^st and August 23^rd, the Rebuild Chinatown Initiative staff members collected 1,800 usable surveys. Staff members distributed the surveys through the following: Over 50 organizations who asked their clients or members to fill out surveys Nonprofit organizations Religious institutions Trade organizations Family associations Health clinics Street outreach Community events Asian Americans for Equality Summer Festival Clinton Street Summer Festival Chinatown Health Clinic Good Health Day Summerfest in Chinatown, sponsored by the Office of the Manhattan Borough President Rebuild Chinatown Initiative Community Meeting II
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18	Chinatown Household Survey Sanitation & Affordable Housing: Residency
19	Chinatown Household Survey Employment, Traffic & Parking: Residency
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22	Chinatown Household Survey Community Needs: Business Owners
23	Chinatown Household Survey Community Needs: Garment Workers
24	Chinatown Household Survey Community Needs: Food Industry Workers
25	Chinatown Household Survey Community Needs: Workers in Small Businesses
26	Chinatown Household Survey Conclusion: There are three key priorities that Chinatown should address to maintain its viability as a healthy, dynamic community: Sanitation Affordable Housing Employment Improved traffic conditions and additional parking spaces are next on the priority list, particularly because of their impact on the viability of Chinatown businesses, and consequently on employment.