H N A NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE

City of Salem Department of Community Development
Highland Neighborhood Association
NEIGHBORHOOD PROFILE
The Neighborhood Partnership Program
Assets and Indicators December
2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
OVERVIEW
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HIGHLAND DEMOGRAPHICS
5
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
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HOUSING
9
COMMUNITY ASSETS
Businesses
Faith-Based Organizations
Parks
Schools
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ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AND RESOURCES
North Neighbors Community Progress Team
Highland School Business Partners
Non-Profit Organizations
Public Buildings
Highland Medical Facilities
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PROGRESS INDICATORS
Child Well-Being
Civic Engagement
Crime
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SALEM ALLIANCE COMMUNITY SURVEY
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2009-2010 HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP GOALS SUMMARY
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GLOSSARY
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ATTACHMENTS
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OVERVIEW
The Neighborhood Partnership Program
The Neighborhood Partnership Program engages various City of Salem departments along with community
members and stakeholders to identify and address neighborhood issues and enhance the quality of life in a
specific neighborhood area. It is a process that supports neighborhood renewal through partnerships between
neighbors, landlords, the faith community, schools, businesses, local government and anyone interested in
livability of the neighborhood area.
The Neighborhood Partnership Program was originally called the Neighborhood Response Effort or NRE. At the
start of the 08/09 fiscal year was renamed to Neighborhood Partnership Program in an effort to reflect that it is
an ongoing partnership process.
Highland
The Neighborhood Partnership Program began in the Highland Neighborhood Association area in 2001.
Highland has nearly 2,400 households and about 140 businesses. It is a neighborhood segmented into pockets
of residential and commercial because of five major arterial streets. A 16-square block area of the neighborhood
known as Square One, receives focused efforts as a way to create an outward ripple of positive actions.
Assets
Traditionally, neighborhood revitalization begins by focusing on the negative aspects of a community. Starting by
pointing out the deficiencies and problems in a neighborhood area ignores its capacities and strengths. By
focusing on a neighborhood’s assets – resources, skills and capacities – residents and stakeholders can discover
ways to multiply their power and the effectiveness of their efforts.
Indicators
The Neighborhood Partnership Program takes a community-established set of values and a series of actions
(guided by a Steering Committee) and weaves them together in a community-building process. While the total
value of the increased civic activity and positive connections made is incalculable, indicators of progress can
include participation levels, leveraged contributions, goals summaries, crime statistics and demographics.
The Highland Neighborhood Profile captures some of the assets and progress indicators that are followed as part
of the Neighborhood Partnership Program. The indicators observed longest are those related to crime. Other
indicators have been followed more recently.
For more information, contact Jessica Loewen Preis
Neighborhood Partnership Program Coordinator
503-588-6207 ● [email protected]
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2000 Census Data
Race
HIGHLAND
DEMOGRAPHICS
Student
Information
H=Highland 2004-2005
B=Baker
D=District
H
D
% Indian/
2.5
1.7
Alaskan
Highland* Salem
Total Population
White
Hispanic/Latino
Black or African Amer.
Amer. Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
2005-2006
2006-2007
4,851
59.7%
32.8%
1.9%
0.6%
1.6%
0.4%
0.1%
2.8%
2007-2008
136,924
83.1%
17.3%
1.3%
1.5%
2.5%
0.5%
7.9%
3.4%
2007-2008
2009-2010
H
B
D
H
B
D
H
B
D
H
B
D
H
B
D
1.2
0
1.6
0.9
2
1.6
1
.8
1.7
2.6
3.5
1.6
1.7
0
1.5
% Black
0.6
1.1
0.6
0
0.9
1.3
0
1.0
1.3
0
1.1
.3
0
1.2
.3
1.4
1.2
% White
26.5
51.4
25.9
48.7
49.5
24.3
77.8
49.5
24.8
79.3
53.5
22.8
7.1
52.8
25.6
76.4
53.4
% Hispanic
55.5
27.2
57.2
9.5
29
61.9
6.1
31.2
62.2
9.9
29.4
64.0
11
30.6
67
14.9
36.3
0.6
3.2
2.5
2.7
3.4
2.2
2
3.7
.3
2.5
4
1.7
2.1
4.1
4.1
1.4
4.1
6.6
8.4
4.7
39.2
8.4
6.0
7.1
6.5
5.5
4.1
4.7
4.6
2.8
3.5
.3
0
0
7.6
7.0
17.2
0
7.1
3.5
5.1
6.5
4.9
3.3
5.5
4.0
9.7
6.3
1.1
6.1
3.6
Highland* Salem
Age
Salem-Keizer School District Testing
Department -- It should also be noted
that according to results of phone
surveys of Highland neighbors prepared
by DRC Research between 2002 and
2007, an average of 70.7% of
respondents reported having no children
at home.
Median Age
Household
% Asian/
Pacific
% No
Response
% Multi
Racial
Avg. Household Size
Owner-Occupied
Renter-Occupied
continued
continued
33.6
33.6
2.8
45.6%
54.4%
2.53
57.1%
42.9%
*Data derived from Census 2000 Summary File 3. All figures are approximate and were
derived using mathematical operations utilizing GIS spatial functions.
Data derived from Census 2000 Fact Sheet for Salem, OR.
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Speak a language other
than English in the home
Total
Population
2000 Census Language Data
Speak Spanish
in the home
SALEM, OR -- Data derived from Census 2000
5 years and older
126,426
17.4%
12.6%
Highland -- Data derived from Census 2000
5 years and older
~5-17 years
~18-64 years
~64+ years
8,636
1,912
5,994
730
35.5%
40.5%
37.1%
9.2%
31.9%
36.1%
33.8%
4.8%
Summary File 3 custom table for Salem, OR.
Summary File 3 custom tables for Census Tract 3,
Block groups 1. 3 and 4; and Census Tract 4,
Block groups 1 and 2. See Attachment B for
map.
2000 Census Income Data
Salem
Highland*
Households Includes family and non-family units
Families Includes related children under 18 yrs
Individuals Includes 16+ years old with earnings
Total Individuals
Children under 6 years
Children 5-17 years old
Households Includes family and non-family units
Families Includes related children under 18 yrs
Individuals Includes 16+ years old with earnings
Total Individuals
Children under 5 years
Children 5-17 years old
Households receiving the following
types of income:
Public Assistance
Retirement
Social Security
Total
Population
3,328
2,179
4,882
9,524
50,585
32,531
74,080
128,326
-
Below
Poverty Level
At or Above
Poverty Level
Median
Income
24.9%
25.3%
29.4%
489
643
12.3%
10.5%
15%
3,148
3,928
75.1%
74.7%
70.6%
664
1,034
87.7%
89.5%
85.0%
8,796
17,830
$28,389
$29,613
$16,143
$38,881
$46,409
$20,745
-
Highland*
Salem
8.0%
11.2%
20.2%
4.5%
18.3%
26.1%
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*Data derived from Census 2000
Census Tract 3, Block groups 1. 3
and 4; and Census Tract 4, Block
groups 1 and 2. See Attachment B
for map.
Data derived from Census 2000
Summary File 3 custom table for
Salem, OR and fact sheet.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS
From Salem-Keizer School District Testing Department
Total Students Enrolled
Highland
325
300
304
364
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
Baker Charter
88
108
145
148
Percentage of students able to
speak English well
school
year
’04-‘05
’05-‘06
’06-‘07
’07-‘08
’08-‘09
’09-‘10
Highland
Baker
Charter
all SalemKeizer *
58%
55%
57%
54%
50%
N/A
96%
99%
100%
100%
80%
79%
78%
78%
76%
information not available
Percentage of students able to speak English well was
calculated from the number of students who are not
classified as Limited English Proficiency.
Oregon Statewide Assessments
From Oregon Department 0f Education
school
year
Highland
’06-‘07 57.4
’07-‘08 56.8
’08-‘09 60.9
’09--10 59.7
Percentage of students who meet or exceed standards
(combined total for all applicable grades)
Reading & Lit
Math
Writing
Baker
District
State
Highland
Baker
District
State
Highland
Baker
District
State
NA
80.4
77.8
87.9
69.7
72.8
76.2
76.8
77.2
80
81.0
81.1
51.7
59.7
60.9
66
NA
69.6
68.3
77.3
61.3
68.4
74.3
77.6
69.4
76.3
76.7
78.5
17.9
<5%
NA
50.0
38.1
35.5
46.8
50.9
43.8
42.9
55
53.1
7
Not Available
Not Available
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS CONTINUED
Free Lunch
school
year
Highland
’00-‘01
’01-‘02
’02-‘03
’03-‘04
’04-‘05
’05-‘06
’06-‘07
’07-‘08
’08-‘09
’09-‘10
84%
84%
78%
72%
55%
57%
79%
82%
79%
79%
Baker
Charter
Reduced Lunch
all SalemKeizer *
Highland
41%
42%
45%
45%
48%
49%
10%
8%
6%
11%
9%
9%
10%
11%
10%
10%
16%
20%
23%
36%
28%
Attendance Rate
school
year
Highland
’00-‘01
’01-‘02
’02-‘03
’03-‘04
’04-‘05
’05-‘06
’06-‘07
’07-‘08
’08-‘09
’09-‘10
92%
95%
93%
93%
93%
93%
91%
93%
93%
92%
Baker
Charter
92%
93%
93%
93%
92%
Baker
Charter
all SalemKeizer *
5%
5%
9%
13%
15%
9%
9%
8%
9%
9%
9%
Average Class Size
all SalemKeizer *
Highland
93%
93%
93%
94%
94%
94%
25.4
20.7
23.4
23.8
21.6
21
19
20
23.79
22.86
*all Salem-Keizer Elementary Schools
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Baker
Charter
all SalemKeizer *
18
18
22.25
24.55
25
24
21
21
22.99
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HOUSING
Households*
2004
Number of Households 2,291
2005
2,291
2006
2,293
2007
2,294
Owner Occupied**
Highland
Marion County
Oregon
1990
56.2%
62.9%
63.1%
2000
45.6%
62.9%
64.3%
Renter Occupied**
Highland
Marion County
Oregon
1990
43.8%
37.1%
36.9%
2000
54.4%
37.1%
35.7%
2008
2,272
2009
2,380
2010
2,380
* Data derived from City of Salem newsletter printing records.
** Data derived from Census 2000.
Residential Average Sales Price
Central*1998 1999 2000
95,538
95,642
99,963
2001 2002
2003 2004 2005
2006 2007
2008 2009 2010**
101,358 103,876 109,195 114,336 128,012 154,369 157,079 153,849 144,558 121,048
* Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service Central Area: State Street north to Salem Parkway; Willamette River on the west; and
Interstate 5 to the east includes the Highland neighborhood. See Attachment C for map of area.
** Year-to-date December information.
Salem Housing Authority Properties
Highland Manor
(Private, Project Based Subsidized Property)
1169 Highland Avenue NE (12 units)
Parkway Village Apartments
3143 7th Place NE (124 units)
Southfair Apartments
1961 Fairgrounds Road NE (40 units)
Highland also has two scattered single family homes
Habitat for Humanity Homes
1145 Highland Avenue NE (year built, 2002)
Oxford Homes
Santiam House (men)
1854 Capitol Street NE
Whitney House (men)
940 Pine Street NE
Trinity House (women)
1798 4th Street NE
Woodward Oxford House (men)
715 Locust Street NE
An Oxford House is an affordable, alcohol and drug-free residential facility for individuals in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug
addiction. Salem has two chapters in this national organization.
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COMMUNITY ASSETS
Businesses*
Number of Businesses
*
2006
152
2007
251
2008
253
2009
140
2010
148
Data derived from City of Salem Newsletter Printing. In 2007 the City performed a records audit to determine the accuracy of the
number of businesses. In 2009, business numbers began being pulled from GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping data to
include non-residential properties
Faith-Based Organizations
Iglesia Del Dios Vivo La Luz Del Mundo
580 Highland Avenue NE
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1025 Columbia Street NE
Immanuel Baptist Church
1991 Hazel Street NE
Shekina Fellowship
2465 Broadway Street NE
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
2325 4th Street NE
Salvation Army
Salem Evangelical Church
455 Locust Street NE
Seventh Day Adventist Salem Community Center
1860 Summer Street NE
Family Services
1977 Front Street NE
Homeless Shelter
1901 Front Street NE
Transitional Housing
1960 Water Street NE
Nearby Faith-Based Organizations that also Serve Highland Residents
Salem Central Seventh Day Adventist Church
1330 Summer Street NE
Salem Alliance Church
555 Gaines St NE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
570 Madison Street NE
Broadway Commons (of Salem Alliance Church)
1300 Broadway Street NE
Provides meeting space for Neighborhood Watch
Includes Free Medical Clinic, Broadway Coffeehouse,
Jason Lee United Methodist Church
Meeting Rooms, Office Space and Outdoor Plaza
820 Jefferson Street NE
Food bank serves Highland residents
Parks
Highland Park
2120 Broadway Street NE
Park Partners:
Nomi Pearce
Richard Brown
Charles and Michelle Deister
Darlene Strozut
Mauro Cornejo
River Road Park
3045 River Road N
Park Partners:
None
-Park Partner information from November 2010
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Schools
Baker Charter Elementary School
999 A Locust Street NE
503-364-4042
Principal, Karl Paulson
Highland Elementary (Pre-5), bilingual
530 Highland Avenue NE
503-399-3155
Principal, Olga Cobb
Mid-Willamette Valley Community
Action Agency Head Start (Pre)
1961 Fairgrounds Road NE
& 999 Locust Street NE
503-391-5826
Oregon Deaf School (K-12 years)
999 Locust Street NE
503-375-3825
Director, Patti Togioka
St. Vincent de Paul (Pre-6)
1015 Columbia Street NE
503-363-8457
Principal, Hector Martinez
Head Start
2475 Center Street
503-581-1152
Salem-Keizer School District secondary schools for the neighborhood include Parrish Middle School and North
Salem High School.
NOTE: See Attachment D for a map Highland School attendance area.
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ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS AND RESOURCES
NORTH NEIGHBORS COMMUNITY PROGRESS TEAM December 2010 roster
Name
AMADOR AGUILAR
TERI ALEXANDER
ARACELI AVILA
JACOB BAILEY
CHRISTIE BRAVO SCOTT
ANN BROWN
DOUG CARPENTER
ISAIAS CERVANTES
OLGA COBB
BILLY CORDERO
BRIDGET DAVIS
MICHELLE DEISTER
KASSIE DEMARSH
DIANA DICKEY
CHUCK FISCHER
TAMI GOETTSCH
JOSE GONZALEZ
ISELA GUEVARA-CRUZ
CHARLIE IKARD
RHODA JANTZI
KARNA JOHNSON
JESSICA LOEWEN PREIS
JODI LOPER
JUSTINO LOPEZ
KRISTEN MOZIAN
DWAN MULLER
TERRA NAUGHT
DAVE OKADA
OLIVIA ORTIZ
NOMI PEARCE
JENNIE PINO
WES PREIS
DUSTI POWELL
AUSTIN ROWLADER
LAURIE SHAW
SAM SKILLERN
THOMAS SMITH
YOLANDA SOLIS
JANET SPINGATH
DARLENE STROZUT
JUAN TRUJILLO
DAVE VOTAW
JANELE WALKER
KIMBERLY WEAVER
LAUREN WOODWARD
JULIE YOUNG
AL YOUNGER
Affiliation
GRANT SCHOOL, MANO A MANO, ENLACE
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
SALEM KEIZER COMM DEVELOPMENT CORP
SALEM FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
NEDCO
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
SPD CRIME PREVENTION
TU CASA REAL ESTATE
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
DHS CHILD WELFARE
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
AC GILBERT’S DISCOVERY VILLAGE
NORTHGATE NEIGHBOR, CITY COUNCILOR
SALEM COMM DEVELOPMENT CORP
MARION CO. CHILDREN & FAMILIES
TU CASA REAL ESTATE
GRANT ELEMENTARY
N2N MEDIATION
HOOVER SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CTR/GRANT
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CITY OF SALEM NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
MANO A MANO VOLUNTEER
MERIT
NORTHGATE NEIGHBORHOOD
YWCA
SALEM POLICE
HIGHLAND PARENT AND VOLUNTEER
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
SALEM ALLIANCE CHURCH
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
LIBERTY HOUSE
HANDSON MID WILLAMETTE VALLEY
CITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & PREVENTION
SALEM LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
NESCA/MCKAY CPT
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
MARION-POLK FOOD SHARE
HIGHLAND NEIGHBOR
HALLMAN ELEMENTARY
SALEM LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION/HIGHLAND
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
SALEM LEADERSHIP
FOUNDATION
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NO METH NOT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD
Highland School Business Partners
Dominos Pizza on Silverton Road
Fred Meyers North
Grocery Outlet on D Street
Home Depot on Cherry Ave
Salem Alliance Church
Salem Evangelical Church
Salem Leadership Foundation
Starbucks-Parkway Location
Sally and Don Hopkins
Bill and Gail Bonniksen
Non-Profit Organizations
Antique Powerland Museum Association, Inc.
3995 Brooklake Road NE
503-393-2424
Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society
3995 Brooklake Road NE
503-888-4014
Friends of the Salem Senior Center
2615 Portland Road NE
503-588-6303
Oregon Parent Training & Information Center
2288 Liberty Street NE
503-581-8156
Hands On Mid Willamette Valley
455 Bliler Avenue NE
503-363-1651
Oregon School for the Deaf Alumni Association
999 Locust Street NE
503-378-3825
Homebuilders Assoc. of Marion & Polk Counties
385 Taylor Street NE
503-399-1500
Recovery Road Foundation
1235 Woodrow Street NE
503-362-4980
Life Directions
945 Columbia Street NE
503-581-0832
Salem-Keizer Community Development Corp.
945 Columbia Street NE/PO Box 7364
503-856-7077
N2N, Inc. Mediation Services
945 Columbia Street NE
503-585-0651
Stepping Out Ministries
650 Locust Street NE/PO Box 12277
503-363-2805
Oregon Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging &
Disabilities
3410 Cherry Avenue NE
503-463-8692
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
455 Bliler Avenue NE
503-363-1651
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Public Buildings
Salem Fire Department Station 2
875 Madison Street NE
US Post Office Hollywood Station
1050 Sunnyview Road NE
Center 50+
(Salem Senior Center)
2615 Portland Road NE
Highland Medical Facilities
Family Health Center Chiropractic
2250 Commercial Street NE
503-581-7590
Rural Metro Inc. Ambulance Center
1790 Front Street NE
503-315-2260
Liberty House
2685 4th Street NE
503-540-0288
Salem Clinic Physicians and Surgeons
2020 Capitol Street NE
503-399-2424
Peterson Chiropractic Clinic
2185 Liberty Street NE
503-371-4055
Willamette Spine Center
2480 Liberty Street NE #160
503-763-3525
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PROGRESS INDICATORS
CHILD WELL-BEING
Student Stability Rate per School Year*
95
’01-‘02 ’02-‘03 ’03-‘04 ’04-‘05 ’05-‘06 ’06-‘07 ’07-‘08 ’08-‘09 ’09-‘10
Highland
School
77%
78%
74%
71%
Baker Charter
School
All Salem-Keizer
Elementary Schools
86%
85%
72%
79%
79%
81%
78%
72%
85%
85%
80%
89%
86%
87%
87%
88%
not
avialable
90
85
80
75
Highland
Baker
All S-K
70
65
60
'01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10
* Salem-Keizer School District Testing Department
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
National Night Out Block Parties*
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Highland 2
Citywide 81
3
80
4
69
3
92
2
77
3
72
1
80
5
107
14
131
10
144
13
177
11
180
11
157
* Total number registered (with the Salem Police Department) and unregistered parties.
Highland Neighborhood Watch Participants
‘02-’03
‘03-’04*
’04-’05
Participants
Block Contacts
120
108
2006**
169
167
12
*
2007
2008
2009
2010
174
13
186
12
189
14
193
14
In January 2004, the Salem Police Department performed a records audit to determine an accurate number of participating
households.
** In 2006, the Salem Police Department performed another records audit and began tracking Neighborhood Watch participation by
number of block contacts. Numbers listed here represent October of each year.
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CRIME
Reported Crime Totals
Total Part I**
Total Part II***
Total Part I & II
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
1,598
1,763
1,640
1,236
1,270
2004
561
817
1,378
2005
2006
2007
2008
2006
2007
2008
2009
471
758
1,229
426
746
1,172
468
869
1,337
481
832
1,313
2009
406
754
1,160
2010*
357
680
1,037
2000
1500
1000
Part I
Part II
500
Part I & II
0
1999
2000
2001
Reported Crimes by Type
1999
2000
Selected Part I Crimes
Larceny (theft)
557
553
Auto Theft
68
73
Selected Part II Crimes
Vandalism
Drugs
Offense Against Family****
2002
2003
2004
2005
2010
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010*
574
77
621
102
552
132
368
45
306
59
270
55
282
62
329
42
274
21
240
28
157
100
16
153
95
23
117
81
27
159
78
32
177
67
21
113
76
74
105
53
16
*
**
Year-to-date December information.
Part I includes: aggravated assault, arson, auto theft,
business burglary, justifiable homicide, larceny, murder,
other burglary, rape, residential burglary and robbery.
Part II includes: assaults, curfew, DUI, disorderly
conduct, drugs, embezzlement, escape,
forgery/counterfeit, fraud, gambling, kidnapping, liquor
laws, offense against family, prostitution, runaway
juveniles, sex offenses, stolen property, trespass,
vandalism and weapons.
Offense Against Family includes crimes such as child
abandonment, child neglect, endangering the welfare of a
child and criminal mistreatment.
Larceny
Vandalism
Drugs
Auto Theft
Offense Against Family
400
350
300
250
***
200
150
100
****
50
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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Incidents of Park Damage
1998
1999
2000
Highland 5
5
4
Highland that included graffiti
2001
3
2002
3
2003
7
2004
10
2005
9
2006
5
4
2007
2
2
2008
12
11
2009
4
3
2010*
3
2
Citywide 99
65
113
Citywide that included graffiti
72
81
95
101
109
146
118
231
190
265
232
145
114
147
136
* Year-to-date October information.
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Highland
Highland Graffiti
10
300
5
250
0
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
200
150
100
All City
50
All City Graffiti
0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Compliance Services Complaints
Property Related Complaints in Highland
Abandoned Vehicles in Highland
Total Complaints Citywide
2002
156
157
7,646
2009*
141
99
6,710
*2009 compliance services complaints numbers reflect the most accurate estimate available with current data.
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Difference
-9.6%
-36.9%
-12.2%
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Salem Alliance Community Survey
July 2008
In spring, 2008, Salem Alliance Church (located in nearby Grant Neighborhood) announced plans to construct a
new building on Broadway Street between Gaines and Hood Streets. The church sought to include the
surrounding community of Grant and Highland neighborhoods in the decision making process about what types
of services would be housed in the new space. The desire of the church was to make the space a combination of
meeting spaces, office spaces and businesses that would serve the needs of the community.
Between July 15 and 31, 120 volunteers went to nearly all of the 3,562 homes in Highland and Grant
neighborhoods. 680 households completed the survey. 445 of those households were in Highland. Below is a
summary of responses from Highland neighbors to questions that most closely relate to neighborhood livability.
Q: What do you like most about your neighborhood?
The top six responses of the 404 Highland neighbors
who answered this open-ended question included:
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35
30
37.4%, Friendliness of Neighborhood
25.3%, Quiet
21.8%, Proximity to Resources
8.2%, Don’t Like It
7.4%, Neighborhood’s Physical Appearance
7.4%, Safety of Neighborhood
35
Medical
30
Childcare
Other
25
20
15
10
5
Friendliness
Quiet
Resources
Don't Like
Appearance
Safety
0
Q: What businesses, ministries or social services would you
like to see Salem Alliance put in their new building?
The top ten responses of the 356 Highland neighbors who
answered this multiple choice question included:
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Job Skills
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Used Clothing
Coffee
15
Grocery
10
5
Fitness
Restaurant
Children's
Program
0
31.2%, Medical Facility
24.7%, Childcare
22.2%, Other (including swimming pool, theatre, skate
park and playground)
21.6%, Job Skills Classes
20.2%, Used Clothing Store
19.1%, Coffee Shop
17.4%, Grocery Store
16%, Fitness Center
15.5%, Restaurant
11%, Children’s Program
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Statement: I feel safe in my neighborhood. Of the
Highland neighbors who answered this multiple choice
question:
Neighborhood
Safety
Strongly Agree
34.4%, Strongly Agree
28.1%, Agree
24.3%, Neutral
7.2%, Disagree
5.3%, Strongly Disagree
.7%, Don’t Know
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
Statement: Youth in the neighborhood have ample
opportunities to be involved in healthy activities.
Of the Highland neighbors who answered this multiple
choice question:
Opportunities
for Youth
Strongly Agree
13.3%, Strongly Agree
13.3%, Agree
18.6%, Neutral
17.3%, Disagree
19.8%, Strongly Disagree
17.8%, Don’t Know
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
Question: What organized activities have you participated in during the last six months?
Highland neighbors answered the following to this multiple choice question:
42.6%, Religious Services
29%, Charity/Volunteer
27.4%, Adult Sports
16.3%, Hobby Club
17.7%, Neighborhood Association
14.3%, Parent’s Organization
12.2%, Public Interest/Political Party Committee
8.1%, Service Club
6%, Ethnic/Nationality/Civic Right
4.6%, Labor Union
3.8%, Veteran’s Group
Religious Service
Charity/Volunteer
Adult Sports
Neighborhood Assoc
Hobby Club
Parent Org
Public Interest/Political
Service Club
Ethnic/Civic Right
Labor Union
Veteran's Group
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
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2009-2010 Highland/N2 Partnership Program Goals Summary
The Highland Partnership Group is part of the North Neighborhoods Community Progress Team, N2
VISION
A community of neighborhoods where everyone is committed to the well-being of children; families are nurtured and
supported; neighborhoods are safe and secure; people know each other and help each other; education is valued and
diversity esteemed; the wisdom and participation of our seniors is highly sought; and all people experience a high quality
of life.
MISSION
Raise the voices, identify priorities, develop plans, and engage resources to make a difference and advocate in Salem’s
north-central neighborhoods!
GOAL: Increase people's skills to function effectively as a family.
N2 supports a wide range of resources to support healthy families by way of the networking that happens between the
average of 25 neighbors and community partners who come together each month. The largest family skill-building effort
that was coordinated through N2 over the past year was Health and Safety Fair for Highland and Grant families at Salem
Alliance Church on March 4, 2010. Approximately 400 people participated and $28,188 was leveraged in volunteer
hours and other contributions.
Hecho por Nosotros Family Literacy Program was offered by A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village and the Oregon Writing
Project at Highland Elementary School over the winter. Thirty-five individuals were served (10 adults & 15 children), and
feedback showed that families enjoyed and benefited from the program.
About 700 people attended the Voices dance performance at Salem Alliance on May 14 to promote awareness of Foster
Care. Of the total event expenses of $9,226, $4,059 was paid for with cash donations including $2,000 from N2.
$5,167 was contributed in-kind in donations and fee reductions from a variety of community partners.
The following resources were discussed: The August 14 Boys and Girls Club Health Fair and backpack giveaway; home
ownership resources through Tu Casa Real Estate and others; Strengthening Families efforts; Marion County’s 12,000
books in 12 days campaign; AC Gilbert House’s literacy classes and scholarships; Child Abuse Prevention Awareness
events in April; Salem-Keizer Community Development Corporation Free Tax Assistance; Grant School Parade and
Fundraiser for Partners in Education Club; YWCA healthcare grants; free books from Reading for All Initiative; Día del Niño
events in April; the Grant School Earth Day Celebration and Clean Up and June 9 Grant Elementary Kermes fundraiser.
GOAL: Raise the pride and the image of the neighborhoods.
North Salem neighbors, often with support from N2, have organized a variety of events and celebrations to foster
neighborhood pride including 10 concerts in the Summer Concert Series for 2009 (four in Highland). This series
originated in Highland and has expanded to include Northgate and NESCA as well. An estimated 795 neighbors and
neighborhood visitors attended the 10 concerts this year. The series continues to demonstrate that caring neighbors and
partners can make local parks safe, family-friendly places.
Las Posadas was hosted by the Grant School Cultural Club and N2 this year on December 15. Approximately 200 north
neighbors met in the Grant School gym, and then walked around the school, singing traditional Christmas songs. Mexican
traditional chocolate, tamales, some traditional cookies, fruit and candies for kids were served.
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GOAL: Reduce crime and increase the feeling of safety.
N2 believes that when neighbors get to know one another, opportunities for crime decrease. N2 supported this by
supporting events including the Summer Concert Series and National Night Out block parties (11 were held in Highland in
August 2009) as well as encouraging networking and brainstorming of neighbors and partners who come together at N2
each month as part of the block building action team.
A Highland neighbor organized neighbors to meet a half hour before Highland meetings to focus specifically on Crime
Prevention including delivering a few of the new "Welcome to Highland" brochures that she worked on with Crime
Prevention staff. The brochure welcomes new residents/landlords to Highland, gives information about Neighborhood
Watch and why it’s important to the people who already live in Highland, and lists resources and contact information.
In December, the idea of Urban Harvesting was introduced by a staff member from Marion-Polk Food Share. The idea of
the Bush park area neighbors coordinating this effort is to register fruit trees, etc that could be harvested by volunteers all
over Salem, and the produce distributed to those who need it. The Block Building team promoted this throughout the year
including soliciting an article for the N2 summer newsletter. They felt that in addition to helping with hunger, it could be a
way to build networks of communication, perhaps along the lines of Neighborhood Watch, without waiting for a crisis to
motivate people.
GOAL: Increase communication and connections throughout the neighborhoods.
Improving communications and getting the word out is elementary to building stronger connections in a neighborhood. N2
produced fall and summer bi-lingual neighborhood newsletters with information about neighborhood activities. The
newsletter is no longer mailed to every business and residence in Highland, but shared by N2 participants with a variety of
residents and businesses in hard copy and by e-mail in part because there are no longer funds for distribution, but also to
increase distribution beyond Highland. The Telling Our Story action team continues to expand the drop point list for
distribution and brainstorm ways to improve the Web site.
N2 continued honoring individuals and organizations who are making a difference in the north neighborhood area this year
with a Partner Salute and a $10 gift certificate from Broadway Café with the hopes of recruiting and retaining N2
participants.
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GLOSSARY
Civic Engagement
The interaction of citizens with their society and their government.
Crime
Violations of state laws and city ordinances.
Crime Rate
The ratio of crimes in an area to the population (households and businesses) of the area.
Foster Care
Alternative living arrangement for children whose parents are unable to care for them at home for a period of
time.
National Night Out Block Party
Each year on the evening of the first Tuesday in August, neighbors are encouraged to turn on outside lights and
spend the evening outdoors with fellow neighbors and police. Police agencies support the event by attending
neighborhood block parties and bringing along crime prevention information and mascots. Sponsored by the
National Association of Town Watch since 1983, it is an event celebrated in all 50 states, US territories, military
bases worldwide and many Canadian cities.
Student Stability Rate
The percentage of students that maintained their enrollment the entire school year.
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ATTACHMENTS
A
Highland Neighborhood Association Boundary Map
B
Census Block Groups and Tracts Map
C
Central Area 20 Residential Housing Market Map
D
Highland Elementary School Attendance Area Map
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Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Comments or questions about this document?
Please contact Jessica Loewen Preis, City of Salem
Neighborhood Partnership Program Coordinator
503-588-6207 y [email protected]
This document is available at:
www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/NeighborhoodEnhancementDivision/neighbor/npe/Documents/hprofile.pdf