Issues
(that participants ranked from most to least critical)
|
Agree |
Disagree |
Comments |
| Crime in the area is a major problem. |
95% |
5% |
- Cars are stolen and homes are broken into.
- A lot of crime in Prince George’s County is the result of people moving out of the Washington D.C. area.
- Need more police visibility day and night.
- Somewhat more than usual.
- No more than any other areas.
- There is some crime.
- Need for more lighting.
- Parents should be held accountable.
- Crime is rampant due to too many liquor stores.
- Once the area is fixed, people will move in.
- It is a problem at night.
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| Overall quality of retail in the area needs to be improved. |
93% |
7% |
- Cater to bring more retail for older residents.
- Will they affect our home values?
- Iverson Mall needs to be improved. It is dangerous.
- Merchandise in area stores is limited.
- Too many retailers that attract negative activities.
- Need for more upscale stores; name-brand retailers.
- Crime affects the retailer’s decision to move.
- Woodies left a void—will Macy's help?
- Some places could be improved.
- There are a lot of department stores.
- There are too many small stores. More retail stores are needed.
|
| Lack of nationally-known retailers and restaurants is a problem. |
95% |
5% |
- Make the area like Silver Spring.
- The retailers shy away from the area because of preconceived adverse notions about the community.
- There are too many fast-food stores.
- Worst I ever visited.
- Consider the amount of traffic it would bring.
- This is due to crime and safety concerns.
|
| The area lacks the kinds of stores and attractive settings that would draw people from both the community and the region. |
92% |
8% |
- I have to go to Virginia. People treat you better there and there is a better selection.
- How would this be proposed?
- Need for better, more quality stores.
- Focus on helping homeowners, not on glamorizing retailers.
- There is a lack of quality restaurants.
|
| The area is unfriendly and unsafe for pedestrians. |
84% |
16% |
- Not completely. Crime has increased.
- A place for walking besides Tucker Road—better sidewalks.
- Naylor Road, Branch Avenue, and St. Barnabas Road.
- No pedestrian walkway to shopping.
- The area could be safer.
- No worse than in other communities.
- We need sidewalks.
- It is not inviting.
- Area could maybe use bike trails.
- Not unfriendly and has safe areas.
|
| The area lacks a positive identity and attractive appearance. |
93% |
7% |
- Killings in Prince George’s County are frequently in the news.
- The area is depressed.
- Somewhat.
- There is trash in yards.
- The area needs more trees.
- The area needs streets improvements.
- Too many car lots and fast food establishments.
- The Metro station has potential.
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| The surrounding residential communities are being threatened by conditions in the Sector Area. |
90% |
10% |
- Crime and run-down properties.
- Not sure. Might be the other way around.
- What type of conditions?
- All depends on how small or large.
- The sale of alcohol after hours.
- Residents are being chased out of D.C. due to development.
|
| More affordable housing ownership options are needed in the area. |
64% |
36% |
- Ensure that the market value of the neighborhood will go up.
- Located closer to the Beltway.
- Corporations could band together to cause this to materialize.
- Questionable.
- Not a "yes" or "no" question.
- Incomes are diverse.
- No Section 8 housing, but real ownership.
- Housing seems to be more affordable in this area than in other areas.
- We have plenty.
- I think we have a little affordable housing but some upscale housing would help.
- Too much traffic in the area.
- Already enough homes, not enough space.
|
| More development of housing, retail and office space is needed at or near Metro stations. |
69% |
31% |
- We need to improve the ones that exist.
- Naylor Road and Branch Avenue have improved with housing.
- More insight needed for this entry.
- More parking is needed at the Naylor Road Metro Station.
- The area is very congested.
- At what cost to residents?
- Encourage retail and offices but not housing.
- Naylor Road.
- Metro stations should be the catalyst for mixed development.
- Not necessary.
|
| Community facilities are inadequate. |
85% |
15% |
- Temple Hills improved.
- Need for larger parks.
- Need for more activities for children.
- There are no swimming pools.
- Need more strategically placed facilities.
- The libraries are great, banks are plentiful, and community centers are everywhere.
- Existing facilities are not safe or adequate for children.
- Community centers can be improved.
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| The area is negatively impacted by poorly maintained housing. |
63% |
37% |
- You should make homes look nice.
- Impacted by poorly-maintained retailers.
- IHOP needs to be fixed or torn down.
- There are cars on properties.
- Commercial properties are not well maintained.
- Need more community watch groups.
- Only certain areas are impacted.
- There is too much trash around Old Branch Avenue.
- The appearance is generally OK.
- Many rental areas are poorly maintained.
- I don't see that in my area.
- Individuals want several properties to be addressed, but have no county assistance.
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