Fairview Heights On-Line Business Questionnaire
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1.
In general, which commercial district is your business located in?
(Required.)
Lincoln Trail Corridor (Lincoln Trail from Ruby to Bunkum Road)
French Village (near the Metrolink Station on St. Clair Avenue or Route 161)
Crossroads ( in or around the Mall - includes Shoppes at St. Clair square, Marketplace, Lincoln Trail/Highway east of Ruby Road, Fairway Plaza, etc.)
Old Collinsville Road
South Route 159 (Route 159/N Illinois from Frank Scott Parkway to Ashland/Longacre
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2.
What type of business do you own or operate?
(Required.)
Grocery/Food store
Restaurant/Tavern
Retail (clothes, hardware, jewelry, etc.)
Professional Office
Manufacturing/Industry
Consumer Service (beauty salon, dry cleaners, etc.)
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3.
How long has your business been in Fairview Heights?
(Required.)
Less than one year
One to five years
Six to fifteen years
More than fifteen years
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4.
In your opinion, what are the three best things about having your business in Fairview Heights?
(Required.)
Regional location
Accessibility to interstate
Proximity to clients/shoppers
Parking availability
Public transit
Facility currently operating
Lack of nearby competition
Taxes
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5.
Are there other businesses, features, or attractions in the city that are particularly advantageous to your business? (Please explain)
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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6.
In your opinion, what do you like least about having your business in Fairview Heights?
(Required.)
Regional location
Accessibility to interstate
Proximity to clients/shoppers
Proximity to home
Parking availability
Public transit
Facility currently operating
Competition
Taxes
Other (please specify)
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7.
If you had the opportunity to move your business out of Fairview Heights, would you?
(Required.)
Yes
No
8.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain why you would move your business.
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9.
How do you rate the following public facilities and services within the City of Fairview Heights?
(Required.)
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Trash pickup
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Sidewalks
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Sewer service
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Electric service
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Fire protection
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Trees and Landscaping on public property
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Stormwater drainage
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Snow and ice Removal
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Parks and open space
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Recreational facilities and programs
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Water quality
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Local streets
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Public parking
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
Police protection
Good
Fair
Poor
Don't Know/No Opinion
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10.
Do you have any concerns with the City's zoning requirements or code enforcement?
(Required.)
Yes
No
11.
If you answered yes on the previous question, what is your concern? Do you have suggestions to resolve your concern?
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12.
Do you have concerns with the City's development or permit process?
(Required.)
Yes
No
13.
If you answered yes on the previous question, what is your concern? Do you have suggestions to resolve your concern?
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14.
What type of new development or uses would you most like to see in Fairview Heights? (select all that apply)
(Required.)
Parks and open space
Single Family Homes
Condominiums
Townhomes
Apartments/Rental Housing
Senior Housing
Retail Shops
Restaurants
Commercial Services
Mixed-Use
Professional Offices
Corporate Offices
Business Parks
Industrial/Manufacturing
Hotel/Lodging
Other (please specify)
15.
What type of new development or uses do you NOT want to see in the City of Fairview Heights? (select all that apply)
Parks and Open Space
Single Family Homes
Condominiums
Townhomes
Apartments/Rental Housing
Senior Housing
Retail Shops
Restaurants
Commercial Services
Mixed-Use
Professional Offices
Corporate Offices Business Parks
Industrial Manufacturing
Hotel/Lodging
Other (please specify)
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16.
How does the quality of life in the City of Fairview Heights today compare to the past ten years?
(Required.)
Improved
Stayed the same
Declined
Don't know
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17.
In your opinion, what are the three most important issues facing the City?
(Required.)
Redeveloping aging commercial areas
Creating a City "Identity"
Improving vehicular traffic circulation
Improving pedestrian circulation
Improving bicycle accessibility and circulation
Improving overall community appearance and character
Improving communication between the Town and residents
Diversifying the City's tax base
Availability of jobs
Availability of commercial business
Quality of local infrastructure
Lack of housing options
Aging housing stock/quality of housing stock
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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