Responses to the TLNA Survey RegardingGoals for the Update of the Neighborhood Plan: We received 185 responses to the survey. Here we have summarized the percentage ofrespondents selecting each of the response options for each of the proposedgoals.

Topic 1: ZONING, LAND USE AND REDEVELOPMENT

Goal 1: Rezone the Tenney-Lapham neighborhoodto restore and preserve the residential character of the neighborhood.  End designations allowing studentrooming houses and encourage the return of owner-occupied housing.

_42% Very Supportive _27% Supportive      _16% Neutral  _7% Opposed __9% Very opposed

Goal 2: Concentrate higher-occupancy (6–8 unit)structures on East Washington, Blair Street, East Johnson near the businessdistrict, and the Trachte, Washington Square area between Dickenson andThornton.

__34%Very Supportive ___40% Supportive      __15%Neutral 7% Opposed       5% Veryopposed

Goal 3: Encourage the development of amid-sized grocery store (similar to Jenifer Market) in the neighborhood.

_54% Very Supportive     _23% Supportive      _17% Neutral        _5%Opposed __1%Very opposed

Goal 4: Preserve and enhance pedestrian andbicycle paths and community recreational space along the Yahara River Parkwayin conjunction with any development in that area.

_70% Very Supportive     _23% Supportive      _5% Neutral          _2% Opposed _1%Very opposed

Goal 5: Support city and private efforts todevelop the area bounded by E. Johnson, First St. and E. Washington into amulti-modal transportation hub (park-and-ride, light rail, transit interchange)and retail shopping area.

_38% Very Supportive     _28% Supportive      _22% Neutral        _7%Opposed _6% Veryopposed

Goal 6: Influence in the East Washington PortalGateway BUILD process to improve the aesthetic quality and land use of EastWashington from First Street to the Capitol.

_51% Very Supportive     _33% Supportive      _11% Neutral        _4%Opposed _1% Veryopposed

Goal 7: Redevelop the Reynolds Property (700block of E. Dayton just east of Das Kronenberg and Old Market Place) fornon-commercial use. Pursuetransformation of this property for expansion of Reynolds Park acrossLivingston Street.

_28% Very Supportive     _36% Supportive      _26% Neutral        _6%Opposed _4% Veryopposed

Goal 8. Encourage economic development in theFordem St. manufacturing area that will generate quality, long-term employment.

_44% Very Supportive     _47% Supportive      _6% Neutral          _1% Opposed _3%Very opposed

Topic 2: TRANSPORTATION

Goal 1: Reduce the arterial use (speed and volume) of East Johnsonand Gorham streets between First Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Align their designated street use with theirresidential and retail land uses.

_40% Very Supportive     _27% Supportive      _14% Neutral        _12%Opposed _8% Veryopposed

Goal 2: Introduce streetcar lines connecting the neighborhood to thedowntown and campus.

_29% Very Supportive     _23% Supportive      _29% Neutral        __9%Opposed _9% Veryopposed

Goal 3: Make bicycle transportation for commuting and recreationmore convenient.

_62% Very Supportive     _24% Supportive      _11% Neutral        __2%Opposed _1% Veryopposed
Topic 3: EAST JOHNSON BUSINESSES

Goal 1: Support off-street parking near E. Johnson and Paterson thatis integrated into the housing and retail space.

_29% Very Supportive     _36% Supportive      _27% Neutral        _3%Opposed __3%Very opposed

Goal 2: Support establishment of a full-service restaurant in thebusiness district.

_45% Very Supportive     _33% Supportive      _19% Neutral        _2%Opposed __1%Very opposed

Goal 3: Encourage development projects in the 800 and 900 blocks ofE. Johnson that increase the concentration of housing and retail, particularlymixed-use structures with shopping on the street level and residential unitsabove.

_39% Very Supportive     _37% Supportive      __12% Neutral       __7%Opposed _5% Veryopposed

Topic 4: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

Goal 1: Upgrade facilities and infrastructure in parks. Pursuebudget approval to implement maintenance projects, facilities andinfrastructure improvements called for in the park master plans.

_41% Very Supportive     _42% Supportive      _12% Neutral        __3%Opposed __1%Very opposed

Goal 2: Preserve the historic character of the landscape andstructures in the neighborhood parks.

_54% Very Supportive     _28% Supportive      _16% Neutral        __1%Opposed _1% Veryopposed

Goal 3: Provide for a balance of passive and active recreationalactivities in parks, particularly in Tenney Park and the Yahara River Parkway.

_46% Very Supportive     _37% Supportive      _13% Neutral        _2%Opposed __1%Very opposed

Goal 4: Protect parks and green spaces from encroachment by publicinfrastructure such as parking lots and paved areas. Add buffers of green space when parcels next to parks aredeveloped or become available for public purchase.

_61% Very Supportive     _24% Supportive      _8% Neutral          __3% Opposed __3% Very opposed

Goal 5: Transfer the two historic properties at 640 and 646 E.Gorham from Parks to another entity. Reverse the deferred maintenance on these structures and adapt them forcommunity uses such as a branch library, museum or historical society.

_28% Very Supportive     _26% Supportive      _36% Neutral        _4%Opposed _6% Veryopposed

Goal 6. Tear up (remove) N. Brearly Street between Sherman Ave. andLake Mendota and incorporate that land into Giddings Park.

_26% Very Supportive     _28% Supportive      _34% Neutral        _5%Opposed _7% Veryopposed

Topic 5: HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Goal 1: Obtain consistent city inspection, inside and out, ofneighborhood housing stock, including single family and two-flat rental houses.

_29% Very Supportive     _29% Supportive      _25% Neutral        _5%Opposed _12%Very opposed

Goal 2: Establish a “block representative” program to augment theTLNA Area Representatives in making note of code violations, unsafe or deterioratingsidewalks and curbs, etc. and reporting these items to the city.

_20% Very Supportive     _36% Supportive      _21% Neutral        _14%Opposed _9% Veryopposed

Goal 3: Accentuate the historic character of Tenney/Lapham byinstalling vintage, dark sky, street lamps throughout the neighborhood.

_43% Very Supportive     _30% Supportive      _17% Neutral        _5%Opposed _5% Veryopposed

Goal 4: Bury telephone and electric wires whenever neighborhoodstreets are reconstructed.

_56% Very Supportive     _34% Supportive      _7% Neutral          _1% Opposed _1%Very opposed

Topic 6: COMMUNITY BUILDING

Goal 1: Use Lapham School as a location and focal point forneighborhood activities after school hours. The school should provide a venue for community events andactivities, such as neighborhood association meetings, neighborhood computeraccess, crafts classes, and book clubs, just to name are a few possibilities.

_43% Very Supportive     _42% Supportive _12% Neutral __2% Opposed     _1% Very opposed

Goal 2: Establish a significant, annual community event – “TheTenney Lapham Neighborhood Association Annual Picnic” between Aug 15^thand Labor Day to welcome new neighbors, initiate or renew TLNA memberships,listen to local musicians (including student talent), enjoy delicious food, andcelebrate living in our neighborhood.

_42% Very Supportive     _38% Supportive      _18% Neutral        __1%Opposed __1%Very opposed

What is your age? Range 22 to 86, with an average of 43.

Do you have children living in yourhome? _31% Yes _69%No

Do you own or rent your home? _71% Own         _29%Rent

Do you own rental property in theneighborhood? _17%Yes _83%No

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