Members Strongly Support BCNA Objectives, Survey Shows

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At the start of 2016, the BCNA Board of Directors wanted to develop a longer-term strategic plan as a means to establish goals and objectives for the organization.  Consequently, the Board created a survey to get feedback from its members to ensure it is meeting their needs and that its mission statement reflects the key priorities of the community.  Here are the survey results from over 70 BCNA members, which provided feedback to assist the BCNA Board in understanding where members would like the organization to focus its time and resources going forward.

BCNA Membership Survey Results

  • Almost 70 BCNA members completed the membership survey, which was a figure much higher than expected
  • Over 95% of the members agree with our mission statement
    • Many members would like to see the organization be even more proactive
  • Over 90% believe that the BCNA is fulfilling its mission statement
    • More community involvement is needed to ensure the success of the BCNA
  • Members believe that our most important focus areas should as follows:
    • Neighborhood development
    • Community outreach
    • Safety
  • Most of the BCNA members belong to another neighborhood organization
    • Roughly half are members of the Golden Gateway Tenants Association
    • Others are members of Telegraph Hill Dwellers, Golden Gateway Commons, FOGG and Telegraph Hill Landing
  • Members joined the BCNA to:
    • Be kept informed about activities in the neighborhood
    • Meet other members and be part of a community
    • Preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood
  • A number of members are interested in getting more involved in the BCNA
    • Neighborhood development is a key area of interest
    • Many others have an interest, but don’t have time at this point
  • Members believe that the BCNA’s main priority is to continue pursuing the items listed in its Mission Statement
    • Continuing to improve the conditions in our neighborhood
    • Proactive in keeping the neighborhood historic, safe and vibrant

BCNA Mission Statement
ïżŒAs set forth in the Bylaws, the purposes of BCNA shall be:

  • To bring about information exchange, cooperation, and united action among the residents, property owners, and businesses in the Neighborhood
  • To beautify and improve the Neighborhood
  • To encourage a friendly association among people who live and/or work in the Neighborhood
  • To protect the Neighborhood’s basic character, building scale, and open space—including public and private passive and active open recreational space
  • To maintain the quality of life in the Neighborhood
  • To keep alive the memory of the Neighborhood’s significant place in San Francisco’s history
  • To monitor those actions of city government and other public agencies that affect the NeighborhoodïżŒ