Asset Route 1 Asset Route 2

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Deficit Route 1 Deficit Route 2

Please take a five minute survey, linked at the bottom of this page and let us know what you think of the findings from the East Ballard street-level survey!

The maps above show the two surveys planned: A1 & A2 represent the positive "asset" condition routes and D1 & D2 represent the "deficit" condition routes. Survey volunteers included residents of the East Ballard neighborhood with help from Sustainable Seattle volunteers. For map details, click on the specific route map and for data findings, keep reading!

Findings of the November 18th, 2006 street-level survey:

Community members collected deficits & concerns (what they didn't like and what they thought were problems) along the areas of the main business district of the East Ballard neighborhood.   

To learn more about the information being collected in our street-level surveys, click here.

Deficit Findings:

Table 1:

Table 1 above lists the most frequently collected negative conditions (deficits) organized by feature.  28 conditions were found in the sidewalk category.  A majority of the sidewalk conditions indicated uneven pavement and pavers damaged.  There were 14 incidents collected on planting strip. 14 median conditions were of concern due to the presence of litter, weeds and potholes.  There were also 12 incidents collected in tree pits, the primary concerns being root heaved, pavers uneven, and weeds.  In total, there were 138 deficits or concerns collected by community members in the East Ballard neighborhood on November 18^th, 2006.  For a complete list of all the deficits collected during this survey, click here. (Excel document)

Asset Findings:

Table 2

Table 2 above lists the most frequently collected positive conditions (assets) organized by feature.  7 conditions were found in the sidewalk category; a majority of the sidewalk conditions indicated properly displayed sandwich boards and good & safe walking space.  There were 6 incidents collected on planting strips. 6 signage conditions were considered assets due to new parking signs installed.  There were also 5 incidents collected in crosswalk/ intersections category, the primary assets being clearly marked lines and pedestrian signals.  In total, there were 37 assets or opportunities collected by community members in the East Ballard neighborhood on November 18^th, 2006.  These assets represent only one route, the other asset route will be completed at a later date.  For a complete list of all the assets collected during this survey, click here. (Excel document)

What do you think of the results of the street-level survey in the East Ballard neighborhood?

If you work or live in East Ballard, we would love to hear what you think of these findings.  Your opinion is important for understanding community priorities related to the physical environment along the main business district of the neighborhood.

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