East Point Community Stakeholder Survey: Shaping Economic Development Together Survey

East Point Stakeholder Survey

East Point has experienced significant growth and transformation over the years. We've seen population growth, new businesses, and investments that have reshaped our community. To continue this positive momentum and ensure economic development benefits all residents, we need your insights.

We invite you to participate in the East Point Community Stakeholder Survey, a crucial step in shaping the economic future of our vibrant city. Your valuable input will help us understand how you view economic development, what aspects are important to you, and how we can align these perspectives with current and future government initiatives. Your participation in this survey is crucial for us to create an inclusive and well-informed economic development plan. We value your opinions, ideas, and concerns, as they will help us make informed decisions that benefit the entire community.

Completing the survey is easy and will take just a little of your time. Please don’t forget to hit Done at the end of the survey.

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* 1. Demographic Information

Age

Under 18

18 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 and over

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* 2. Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your current connection to East Point?

I live and work in East Point.

I live in East Point.

I work in East Point.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please specify your residential area within the city.

Downtown

East

North

South

West

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* 5. How long have you lived East Point?

Less than one year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

21-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

51 or more years

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* 6. What are the primary reasons you have chosen to move to or stay in East Point? Open Ended.

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* 7. Question: Which of the following best describes your stakeholder category in East Point? Please select one option that best represents your role or affiliation.

Business Owner/Manager

Cultural Association

Faith-Based Institution

Government Employee

Local Community Organization Member

Neighborhood Association

Property Owner

Resident

Teacher/Educator K-12

Teacher/Education Post-Secondary

Student

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What does economic development mean to you? Please select one or more of the following options that best represent your view: Check all that apply.

Attracting new businesses and investments to the area.

Creating job opportunities for residents.

Enhancing the local business environment and supporting small businesses.

Fostering a vibrant and diverse community.

Improving the overall quality of life for residents.

Increasing the tax base to support public services and infrastructure.

Promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices.

Other (please specify)

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* 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being "Not Important" and 5 being "Very Important," please rate the importance of economic development in East Point.

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* 10. What do you believe are the key drivers of economic development in East Point? Check all that apply.

Access to educational institutions and workforce training programs.

Availability of a skilled workforce.

Collaborative partnerships between local government and businesses.

Diverse and thriving business sectors.

Natural resources or unique features that attract tourists and investors.

Proximity to major transportation hubs like Interstate 85 and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Quality of local infrastructure and utilities.

Strong local leadership and community engagement.

Supportive business-friendly policies and incentives.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What industries or types of businesses do you think should be prioritized for business retention and recruitment efforts in East Point? Check all that apply.

Advanced manufacturing and logistics

Arts and culture

Education and training institutions

Healthcare and biotechnology

Local and artisanal businesses

Retail and dining establishments

Sustainable and green industries

Technology and innovation sectors

Tourism and hospitality

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How would you define a successful and thriving local economy for East Point? Check all that apply.

Access to Healthcare

Community Investment

Cultural and Arts Vibrancy

Diverse Job Market

Environmental Sustainability

Income Growth and Economic Mobility

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Low Unemployment

Quality Education

Quality Workforce

Social Inclusivity

Strong Local Businesses

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Strengths and Opportunities: What do you believe are East Point's greatest strengths or assets that can contribute to economic growth and development? Check all that apply.

Availability of open green spaces and parks.

Collaborative spirit among community members.

Growing and diverse population.

Historic and unique architecture and landmarks.

Investment in education and workforce development.

Rich cultural heritage and community spirit.

Strategic location and accessibility.

Strong local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Supportive local government and leadership.

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Please provide SPECIFIC NAMES or LOCATIONS of places/businesses/institutions within East Point that you believe currently or have the potential to serve as an economic asset to the city (ex. Windmill Arts Center, East Point MARTA, Atlanta Utility Works, etc.) (Open Ended).

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* 15. What challenges or obstacles do you think East Point faces in achieving its economic development goals? Check all that apply.

Affordable housing concerns.

Availability of jobs

Competition from neighboring cities.

Crime

Economic disparities among different neighborhoods.

Employee Compensation

Environmental sustainability and conservation issues.

Infrastructure limitations and traffic congestion.

Limited access to venture capital and funding for startups.

Local Property Taxes

Maintaining a balance between growth and preserving community character.

Regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles.

Workforce skill gaps and educational disparities.

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Are there any other concerns related to economic development that you would like to share?

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* 17. How important are the following factors to you?

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Somewhat Important	Extremely Important
Ability to take an active role in the community	Ability to take an active role in the community Not Important	Ability to take an active role in the community Somewhat Important	Ability to take an active role in the community Neutral	Ability to take an active role in the community Somewhat Important	Ability to take an active role in the community Extremely Important
Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Not Important	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Somewhat Important	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Neutral	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Somewhat Important	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Extremely Important
Affordable healthcare	Affordable healthcare Not Important	Affordable healthcare Somewhat Important	Affordable healthcare Neutral	Affordable healthcare Somewhat Important	Affordable healthcare Extremely Important
Affordable housing	Affordable housing Not Important	Affordable housing Somewhat Important	Affordable housing Neutral	Affordable housing Somewhat Important	Affordable housing Extremely Important
Available jobs	Available jobs Not Important	Available jobs Somewhat Important	Available jobs Neutral	Available jobs Somewhat Important	Available jobs Extremely Important
Employee compensation	Employee compensation Not Important	Employee compensation Somewhat Important	Employee compensation Neutral	Employee compensation Somewhat Important	Employee compensation Extremely Important
Local property taxes	Local property taxes Not Important	Local property taxes Somewhat Important	Local property taxes Neutral	Local property taxes Somewhat Important	Local property taxes Extremely Important
Parking availability	Parking availability Not Important	Parking availability Somewhat Important	Parking availability Neutral	Parking availability Somewhat Important	Parking availability Extremely Important
Parks and resources for recreation	Parks and resources for recreation Not Important	Parks and resources for recreation Somewhat Important	Parks and resources for recreation Neutral	Parks and resources for recreation Somewhat Important	Parks and resources for recreation Extremely Important
Population diversity	Population diversity Not Important	Population diversity Somewhat Important	Population diversity Neutral	Population diversity Somewhat Important	Population diversity Extremely Important
Quality of public schools	Quality of public schools Not Important	Quality of public schools Somewhat Important	Quality of public schools Neutral	Quality of public schools Somewhat Important	Quality of public schools Extremely Important

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* 18. Please rate East Point on those same factors.

	Not Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Satisfied	Extremely Satisfied
Ability to take an active role in the community	Ability to take an active role in the community Not Satisfied	Ability to take an active role in the community Somewhat Satisfied	Ability to take an active role in the community Neutral	Ability to take an active role in the community Satisfied	Ability to take an active role in the community Extremely Satisfied
Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Not Satisfied	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Somewhat Satisfied	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Neutral	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Satisfied	Ability to walk or conveniently travel to shops and restaurants Extremely Satisfied
Affordable healthcare	Affordable healthcare Not Satisfied	Affordable healthcare Somewhat Satisfied	Affordable healthcare Neutral	Affordable healthcare Satisfied	Affordable healthcare Extremely Satisfied
Affordable housing	Affordable housing Not Satisfied	Affordable housing Somewhat Satisfied	Affordable housing Neutral	Affordable housing Satisfied	Affordable housing Extremely Satisfied
Available jobs	Available jobs Not Satisfied	Available jobs Somewhat Satisfied	Available jobs Neutral	Available jobs Satisfied	Available jobs Extremely Satisfied
Employee compensation	Employee compensation Not Satisfied	Employee compensation Somewhat Satisfied	Employee compensation Neutral	Employee compensation Satisfied	Employee compensation Extremely Satisfied
Local property taxes	Local property taxes Not Satisfied	Local property taxes Somewhat Satisfied	Local property taxes Neutral	Local property taxes Satisfied	Local property taxes Extremely Satisfied
Parking availability	Parking availability Not Satisfied	Parking availability Somewhat Satisfied	Parking availability Neutral	Parking availability Satisfied	Parking availability Extremely Satisfied
Parks and resources for recreation	Parks and resources for recreation Not Satisfied	Parks and resources for recreation Somewhat Satisfied	Parks and resources for recreation Neutral	Parks and resources for recreation Satisfied	Parks and resources for recreation Extremely Satisfied
Population diversity	Population diversity Not Satisfied	Population diversity Somewhat Satisfied	Population diversity Neutral	Population diversity Satisfied	Population diversity Extremely Satisfied
Quality of public schools	Quality of public schools Not Satisfied	Quality of public schools Somewhat Satisfied	Quality of public schools Neutral	Quality of public schools Satisfied	Quality of public schools Extremely Satisfied

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* 19. What investments would you like to see in East Point? Check all that apply.

Amenities for recreation

Community activities

Economic development programs

Higher education

Parks

Public infrastructure (roadways, utilities, etc.)

Public safety

Public schools (K-12)

Tourism and promotion

Vocational schools and training resources (including maker space)

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Do you have any additional comments, suggestions, or ideas related to economic development in East Point?

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* 21. If you would like to remain updated on the progress and results of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP), please leave your contact information below. (Optional)

Name:

Email:

Phone: