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Geneva Economic Development Community Survey

Community Revitalization & Rejuvenation Consultants (CRRC) is working with the City of Geneva on a communitywide economic development strategy and plan. This strategy will help the City chart a five year game plan for improving the economic health and wellbeing of the Geneva community.

Part of this planning process includes gathering input from the workers and residents of Geneva. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and provide us with your opinions and thoughts. Survey results are anonymous and will be summarized and included into the strategic planning process.
1.What brought you and/or your family to Geneva?
2.What keeps you living and/or working here in Geneva?
3.When you talk with other Gevena residents and workers, what have you heard are their most challenging issues or concerns? (select three topics)
4.List up to three things (projects, policies, programs, actions, partnerships) that you think could be easily and relatively inexpensively undertaken right now by local citizens and/or government that could improve the health and economy of our community.
5.More people would move to the City of Geneva if… (pick one response)
6.What type of new housing should be prioritized in the coming years? (select any or all that apply- with yes, no, or not know/not sure)
7.The City owns land at the south end of Exchange Street, often referred to as the OEO site. This property is likely to be redeveloped in the next several years. In choosing a developer, how important are the following items?

Rank each on the following scale:
Least important
Not very important
Neutral
Somewhat important
Most important
Providing more affordable housing
Providing more upscale housing
Providing more retail space
Property taxes generated by the project
Traditional building architecture that readily fits into the landscape
Nontraditional building architecture that is distinctive
Preservation of views from the Main Street area
Creation of views from the new building
8.In 2016 the City of Geneva completed a long-term comprehensive plan. In this plan there were a number of proposed projects and key issues/initiatives. Eight years later, please rate each of the following projects pulled from this comprehensive plan in terms of their importance and relevance today.

Rate each project independently using the following scale:
Least important
Not very important
Neutral
Somewhat Imporant
Most important
Continued major street reconstruction
Continued funding of the micro enterprise grant (MAP) program
City planning & engagement at the neighborhood level
Continued City park improvements
Lakefront marina development& Long Pier improvements
Continued improvements to City entrances
Lakefront recreational improvements
Downtown building rehab and adaptive reuse program
City property disposition plan
9.Rank these items on the following scale:
Poor
Not so good
Neutral
Good
Great
- My own image of Geneva as a place to live and/or work
- The outside world’s image of Geneva as a place to live and/or work
- Public safety in Geneva
- Housing affordability in Geneva
- Housing availability in Geneva
- Job opportunities for me and my household
- The mix of businesses along the 5/20 corridor
- The mix of business in downtown Geneva
- Geneva cultural offerings
- Geneva recreational offerings
- Access to the Lake
10.I…. (select all that apply)
11.How long have you lived here?
12.How long have you worked in the City of Geneva?
13.Are you:
14.Are you:
15.Are you: (answer any that apply)
16.My current household size is:
17.As of today, my estimated annual household income (all people in the residence) is: