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2002 SOUTH END REVITALIZATION PLAN Percentage 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 < 1 year 1 -3 years 4-10 years 11-20 years 21-30 years > 30 years Figure 1: Distribution of Years Lived in South End What are the three most significant changes that have taken place in South end since you moved here? Respondents indicated that there have been significant changes in South End that include improved childcare and new housing stock. Other issues include corrupt local officials, abandoned cars and homes, a loss of population and houses in disrepair. What are the three best things about living in South End? Respondents indicated that there positive aspects of living in South End that include liking the area, being raised there, knowing neighbors, living in a country-like atmosphere, increasing safety and knowing the people in the area. They also indicated that the East St. Louis location is ideal for accessing a number of amenities and going to other places. What are the three worst things about living in South End? Respondents indicated that there are negative aspects of living in South End that includes a lack of a high school, housing, jobs and quality infrastructure. They also are concerned about the excessive dumping and littering. Other concerns include stray dogs, unkempt properties, alcohol and drug abuse as well as crime. During the time you have lived in South End, what events have had the most impact on the neighborhood and the city? Residents indicated that several programs of initiatives have improved the living within their neighborhood, those programs focused on youth. Such programs incorporated after-school programs, school uniforms, community center and the swimming pool. Other significant events cited as having an impact on South End and East St. Louis in general are the flood of the mid 1990’s, white flight, jobs disappeared, active programs to remove vacant homes and target drug dealers. 32 Local perception
Environment 2002 SOUTH END REVITALIZATION PLAN How would you rate the overall health of South End’s natural environment? Most of the residents said that the area is unhealthy at least to some degree, sixty percent of the respondents said that they would say that overall the area is unhealthy. 40 30 20 10 0 V. Unhealthy Unhealthy Somewhat Healthy Very Healthy Percentage 18.2 10.9 30.9 32.7 7.3 Figure 2: Responses to Overall Health of South End’s Natural Environment Is illegal dumping a problem in your neighborhood? If yes, how serious is illegal dumping? Two-thirds of the respondents indicated that illegal dumping is a problem in the neighborhood. 34% 66% Yes No Figure 3: Is illegal dumping a problem in your neighborhood? Eighty percent of the residents said the dumping is at least somewhat serious of a problem. Local Perception 33
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