In September, 2011, the CWNA board emailed 372 surveys to members of the Century West Neighborhood Association. A total of 60 (16.6%) surveys were returned. (We are told a 17% response is good when compared to responses to surveys conducted by Bend Parks and Rec and with local election turnout.) Thank you for sharing your opinions with the Board and through this mailing with all CWNA members.

We have attached the results of the survey responses and the survey comments; please click on both above. The CWNA Board discussed these survey results at its December 2011 Board Meeting. A less detailed summary of the survey results also follows below. We will continue focusing our attention and volunteer efforts on the following west side neighborhood issues:

Street Repair & Maintenance

Land Use & Development-Growth & Density

Public Investment in Roads, Crosswalks and Sidewalks

Traffic Enforcement (Speed, Signage, Marking)

Respondents indicated that the board’s strengths are communicating with members and providing opportunities for members to involve themselves in neighborhood issues. The Board will continue to invite members who can help us create and preserve the quality of our neighborhood.  The board also pledges to find more ways to be inclusive with membership, to receive member feedback and share news with our neighbors.

Thanks for your survey responses! They generally reflect what each member listed as their most important issues when joining CWNA. They make us confident that we speak for all when we promote the quality of living in the Century West neighborhood and devote volunteer time and effort to strive for improvement. There is strength and effectiveness in numbers. Please help us to grow the CWNA membership and empower our community involvement.

If you have any questions, comments, ideas, or requests, please contact your CWNA Board. CWNA is always looking to fill board positions, to appoint board coordinators and fill committee positions. Turnover is healthy and inevitable but we need new ideas, energy and new blood. If you would like to be involved with CWNA in some capacity, please let us know. The following HOA's are not currently represented in some capacity: First on the Hill, West Ridge, Sagewood, Mt. Bachelor Village, Cascade Village, Westbrook Meadows. We also need representation from the commercial entities. Please step up and help us make the Westside a better place to live.

Our sincere thanks for your help,

Your Century West Neighborhood Association Board

Bob Brell, Chair (Bachelor View Road) bobdellie@bendbroadband.com

Jim Gattey, Vice-Chair (Broken Top) gattey@bendbroadband.com

Bill Padgham, Treasurer (Sunrise Village) bpadgham@aol.com

Stephanie Uetrecht, Secretary (The Parks) sutrek@gmail.com

Judy McKrell (Braeburn) jdmckrell@earthlink.net

Nancy McCullough (Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village) n.mccullough@bendbroadband.com

Delmar & Shauna Haley (Sunrise Village) dhaley@cardiacscience.com or shaley@bendbroadband.com

Survey Summary Survey Responses click here

Q1. Most respondents have lived in the area for 5-10 years

Q2. Most Important Issues/Concerns for the area within CWNA Boundaries:

Street Repair & Maintenance

Land Use & Development-Growth & Density

Public Investment in Roads, Crosswalks and Sidewalks

Traffic Enforcement (Speed, Signage, marking)

followed by:

Open Space

Bike Lanes

Efforts to Change Traffic Congestion and Noise

Q3.-4. Rate the Value of Public Services within CWNA

Timeliness of Fire Response

Emergency Medical Response

Fire Protection

followed by:

Water Service

Timeliness of Police Response

Sewer Service

Police Protection

Q5. In what type of issues should CWNA and your CWNA Board be Involved?

Yes-

Transportation Related Issues (traffic safety, roads, sidewalks, bike paths, etc)

Land Use Planning/City Development Code

No-

Social Networking

Commercial Networking

Social Activities

Q6. Do you want CWNA to take a position and take action on issues important to CWNA or simply distribute information so individuals and HOA’s can take action on their part?

70% believe CWNA should take action, take a position.

25% feel CWNA should only distribute Information.

Q7. Do you own a bicycle and what is the principle use?

81.6% have bicycles for recreation and/or transportation

16.6% don’t own bikes

Q8. What is your children’s principle transportation mode to school?

Most children get to school by car.  Based on comments received, most don’t have school age children.

Q9. How effective has your CWNA Board been in fulfilling the following Mission Statements?

Most effective-

Maintain an open line of communication and liaison Between CWNA, the City of Bend, and other city-recognized neighborhoods

Provide a means by which all members of CWNA may Involve themselves in the affairs of the neighborhood 

Advocate the interests of CWNA with the City Council and City staff

Q10. Which of the following sources do you rely on for information about development applications, government business, public meetings, events, etc within the boundaries of CWNA?

CWNA Newsletter-monthly 79%. From comments Land Use section is very useful.

Q11. Do you find the monthly CWNA E-Communication Newsletter informative and helpful?

91%  found monthly newsletter informative