Survey Questions

What's your favorite thing about living in Rosedale? What's your least favorite thing about it? Can you give us 3 words to describe Rosedale? Can you give us 3 words to describe yourself? How long have you lived here?Do you plan on staying? If you could de ne Rosedale with a symbol, what would it be? Do you know the boundaries of Rosedale? Who do you call rst if you have a question or concern or need information about the neighborhood? How do you nd out about community events? Do you have internet access in your home? [if not,] do you have internet access elsewhere?

Perceptions of Rosedale
[from residents & community members]

A nice place. Rich history.

Homey. Multicultural. Awesome. Stable. Quiet.

Safe. Established.

Family-oriented.

Perceptions of Rosedale
[from non-residents]

Its kind of a bruise.

Some parts dont look very safe. Trashy. Low-income.

Rough. Bad vibes.

How can we as designers and creative problem solvers help project the positive image of Rosedale?

How can we simultaneously help to promote more unity between those who live & work there?

Can we help bring Rosedales many different people, businesses, projects and initiatives together under one banner?

And can we centralize community information to make it easier to nd, and to keep people connected?

Audience
Families, Students, Bosses, Employees, Farmers, Volunteers, Kids, and everyone else who participates in the Rosedale community.

Obstacles to Rosedales Unity

The freeway cuts right through the middle of the town, dividing the people. Most people dont have a clear sense of Rosedales boundaries. Only 45% speak English as a rst language, while 6% can't speak English well or at all. (This is slightly higher than Kansas Citys average.)

Social Behavior Changes

We hope to see: An increased amount of civic participation from people who hadn't previously been active in their community A rise in pride at being a part of Rosedale An improvement in Rosedales position within the larger Kansas City area

Social Behavior Changes

Well know its working if: The numbers participating in the various organizations and initiatives that are already improving the community go up. Theres a rise in self-identi cation as being part of Rosedale. Acknowledgement of Rosedales social and economic signi cance from outside community increases.