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Property crime, ‘police capacity,’ and traffic safety are top concerns in the East Precinct where police legitimacy ratings crashed years ago and never recovered

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The researcher behind the annual survey the Seattle Police Department says it uses to create specific public safety plans for every neighborhood in the city says the yearly process is the best way for ordinary citizens to “help convey a better understanding of public safety in Seattle.”

“The findings tell the story of how people in different neighborhoods view public safety and police, Jackie Helfgott, director of the Crime and Justice Research Center at Seattle University says about the research. “In an ideal world, a ‘healthy’ neighborhood, public safety-wise, would yield high ratings around police legitimacy, social cohesion and informal social control, and low ratings around fear of crime and social disorganization.”

So, speak up Capitol Hill, the Central District, and the surrounding neighborhoods of the East Precinct. This is your chance.

The Seattle Public Safety Survey is an opportunity for all who live and/or work in Seattle to voice your concerns about public safety and security in your micro-community (neighborhood). The survey is open and accessible at publicsafetysurvey.org through November 30th and available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.

Started in 2015, the SPD and Seattle U research typically only reached 300 to 500 respondents in even the city’s largest neighborhoods with the survey pushed through outlets like the Nextdoor social media system and its information sharing agreement with the department. Some years, only around 100 people responded from the city’s Central Area, and 300 on Capitol Hill.

In last year’s survey, nearly 2,000 people responded across the East Precinct. That’s a big jump but still leaves thousands of people’s thoughts out of the responses. The largest group of respondents was between the ages of 30 and 49 though the research process weights the results according to the demographic makeup of the precinct’s neighborhoods. Meanwhile, shout out to the three 2022 East Precinct respondents who reported being older than 90. Continue reading →

Seattle Commute Survey reveals new habits for workers on Mondays and Fridays and why we still have so much traffic even with everyone ‘working from home’

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An annual survey of commuting habits in Seattle updated to capture new information about how the city’s residents have changed their commuting habits since the pandemic reveals insights about major changes in the work week, working remotely, and why we still have so much motor vehicle on the streets and highways even with so much work taking place in online meetings and by email.

First run in 2010, this year’s survey from the Mobility Innovation Center at the University of Washington and Commute Seattle provides new insights into the travel choices and patterns of workers and reveals simple takeaways like Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday commutes now differing significantly from Monday and Friday. Midweek, more workers physically commute to their workplaces, while on Mondays and Fridays, teleworking is more common. 39% of people in the Center City telework on Tuesday and Wednesday, while 57% telework on Friday.

There are more complicated — and more frustrating — takeaways. The survey shows that driving alone to work during peak hours in the Center City has declined since 2019. In that year, the rate was 26%, which fell to 25% in 2021 and 21% in 2022. However, transit use has slightly rebounded, with respondents reporting 22% public transit use in 2022, up from 18% in 2021. Nevertheless, transit use remains far below pre-pandemic levels, with 46% using public transit in 2019. Continue reading →

Annual Seattle Public Safety Survey is open with trust of SPD continuing to plunge in Capitol Hill and the Central District

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You have until the end of the month to add your feedback to the annual survey process Seattle Police says it utilizes to help shape its approach to policing specific communities and neighborhoods in the city.

The annual Seattle Public Safety Survey run by Seattle University’s Crime and Justice Research Center and promoted through SPD’s social media channels including the deal the department maintains with the Nextdoor service is open through November 30th at publicsafetysurvey.org.

With questions on topics including SPD officer respect for “basic rights,” honesty, local trust, and “pride” in the department, the survey is part crime issue reporting, part customer service feedback. Continue reading →

CHS Survey | What’s your Jenny Durkan Capitol Hill approval rating?

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With Mayor Jenny Durkan’s first community town hall on Capitol Hill taken care of, CHS thought we’d check in on how you feel your relatively new Seattle mayor is doing. We’ll share the results here and check in again the next time the mayor is planning a Capitol Hill appearance.

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Dig into Capitol Hill’s next big challenges (and opportunities) at Community Council’s ‘Activation Fair’

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The Capitol Hill Community Council is continuing to reinvent the way a community advocacy group should gather and organize to help change and preserve its neighborhoods. Old-school meetings are out. Gatherings to get something done are in. One recent example is the CHCC’s focus on homelessness earlier this summer. The next council meeting is a week away — but it could be worth planning ahead for the opportunity to gather with others to learn more about the next set of big issues and opportunities for Capitol Hill and help set the next course of action for the group:

Capitol Hill Community Council Community Activation Fair
The Capitol Hill Community Council October General Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 22 at 12th Avenue Arts (1620 12th Avenue) at 6:30 p.m. in the Pike/Pine room.

This month’s program is dedicated to maximizing community engagement by continuing the critical conversations that will and/or have affected our neighborhood.

With facilitators managing (what we like to call instead of “stations”) “Learning & Engagement Clouds” on topics, including HALA Recommendations, 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Convention Center Expansion, Vision Zero, L.E.A.D. Program, Emergency Preparedness, Light Rail station, Streetcar to help us learn more, identify ways to provide feedback and questions, engage with neighbors, and discover ways to advocate and get involved!

We’re trying something new because there are so many important conversations to have and we don’t want to miss our opportunity to add our neighborhood’s voice!

Join us!

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What’s your vote for what’s next for the Volunteer Park Reservoir?

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8642929657_1b633bd738_bEarlier this week, CHS brought you news of the start of a two-year test that will help determine what happens next to the 22-million gallon Volunteer Park Reservoir.

One vision includes a reflecting pool and a sunset promenade that echoes the original design of the park.

That’s nice.

But maybe we’re missing an even larger opportunity. Here are a few ideas for what the space could become. You can add your own or sound off in the comments. Because of landmark protections, you probably should include a water feature in your plans — bonus points for creativity. The CHS poll is below. Continue reading →