Community Corner

Love St. Louis Park? Most Residents Do

A recent survey shows that a majority of locals feel safe and welcome.

Residents of St. Louis Park say the city provides a good quality of life and is a safe place to reside.

This according to a recently conducted survey by Decision Resources, Ltd., on behalf of the city, which polled 400 randomly selected households by phone in the spring.

Among the survey's highlights:

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  • 95 percent of residents said they have an overall feeling of safety in St. Louis Park
  • 98 percent of residents feel welcomed in the community
  • 89 percent of residents view city services as either an excellent or good as compared to other communities
  • 84 percent of residents think the city’s emphasis on environmental concerns is “about right”
  • 94 percent of residents rated city staff’s courtesy highly
  • 96 percent of residents have pride and ownership in their neighborhood
  • 97 percent of residents rate the overall aesthetics of residential neighborhoods in St. Louis Park as either excellent or good
  • 90 percent of residents think homes in their neighborhood are well-maintained
  • 93 percent of residents rate the overall aesthetics of commercial areas in St. Louis Park as either excellent or good

 

“St. Louis Park is known as a forward-thinking community built firmly on the strength of its neighborhoods,” said city manager Tom Harmening in a press release. “And we strive to make government accessible, actionable and responsive. We hoped the survey would show that residents felt the same way, but I think we were a little surprised and humbled, considering the times we live in, to see how remarkably our residents rated the community."

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You can view the full survey results here. St. Louis Park Patch will also be going deeper into the numbers, so check back for updates to this story.


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