Project ASSIST (Action Strategies for Implementing Social Transition) is an attempt to assess the needs, concerns, problems, strengths, and preferences of low income area residents within the city of New Orleans by developing primary based data. This report presents the findings of two major surveys, in which 1,306 households in eight low income neighborhoods were sampled. The areas of concern expressed by community residents include the high cost of living, the high crime rate, and housing needs. Other areas discussed include employment, education, health services, city services, small business opportunities, quality of the media, and the role of government and politics. (Author/RLV)