City of Guyton

Community Economic Development Survey

The City of Guyton is seeking to gauge interest in potential economic development initiatives that will identify and address critical economic growth and development issues throughout Guyton. As part of this process, we invite you to complete this Community Economic Development Survey on Guyton.

Please Note:

· The time for you to complete the online Survey should be less than 15 minutes.

· Your responses will be treated as anonymous and confidential.

· All responses will be compiled into a Summary Report.

If you have any questions about this Community Economic Development Survey, please let us know by email at hesterr@pondco.com. Thank you in advance for your time and participation in this important initiative!

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. Number of Children (under age 18) in household?

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* 3. Do you live within Guyton city limits?

Yes

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* 4. How many years have you lived in or around the City of Guyton?

Less than 5 years

5-9 years

10-24 years

25+

I do not live in or near the City of Guyton

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* 5. What is your level of education?

Less than high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college, no degree

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

Professional degree

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* 6. Do you work in the City of Guyton?

Yes, I work in the City of Guyton

No, I work outside of the City of Guyton

Yes, I work in the city, but my company is based elsewhere (remote)

No, I am retired

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your area of employment?

Agriculture

Construction

Education

Government

Healthcare

Lodging

Manufacturing

Military

Professional services

Real Estate

Restaurant/Food Service

Retail

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in or around Guyton? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):

Schools

Housing affordability

Family ties

Safe community

Recreational opportunities

Rural character, lifestyle, or scenic beauty

Jobs/employment opportunities

Proximity to job outside the City of Guyton

Access to health care

Quality of life

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* 9. "Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the city." Please rank this statement on the following scale:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 10. What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)

Agricultural education

Banking and finance

Entrepreneurial

Health care

Higher education

High-tech

Hospitality

Management

Maintenance and repair

Manufacturing

Professional

Restaurant and food service

Trade (such as carpentry or plumbing)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Guyton? (Please check all that apply.)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing

Construction

Education or training

Finance, insurance, real estate

Food processing

Golf industry

Healthcare related businesses

High-tech

Hospitality

Manufacturing

Sports recreation

Telework (professional firms who can work from anywhere)

Tourism (wine, brewing, agriculture, ecotourism)

Transportation, communication, utilities

Warehousing

Wholesale trade

Other (please specify)

Economic Development Priorities

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* 12. Please check all boxes that complete this statement:

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to…”

Actively recruiting appropriate business prospects.

Attracting professional firms that can locate and work from anywhere.

Attracting healthcare-related businesses.

Attracting hospitality industry like inns and unique retreats

Attracting resort-related businesses (such as golf equipment, turf, etc.)

Building on Agritourist and Ecotourism branding and promotion.

Developing commercial/industrial sites.

Enhancing broadband.

Enhancing beautification through programs such as Main Street revitalization.

Exploring partnerships with surrounding towns, cities, and counties for regional economic development purposes.

Growing & attracting advanced manufacturing companies.

Having strong policies to maintain environmental quality.

Helping retain and expand existing businesses.

Investing in infrastructure (including natural gas, water/sewer, etc.).

Providing resources (such as an Enterprise Fund) to grow small businesses.

Taking advantage of the proximity to Savannah for business development.

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* 13. Future Growth and Development Priorities. Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).

A more diversified tax base, less reliance on residential property taxes.

Address growth & traffic issues.

Energy efficiency – alternative fuels.

Educational opportunities.

Expand Healthcare Services.

Flex space (combined warehouse space and office/retail space).

Increase economic opportunity and jobs across the city, especially in more distressed areas.

Mixed-use development (residential/non-residential mix).

More diverse housing options.

More entertainment (all ages).

More local job opportunities.

More parks, public open space, recreation.

More programs/activities for kids.

More programs & services for seniors.

Preservation of existing natural areas.

Other (please specify).

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* 14. Providing and finding available land to accommodate any of the above services is a planning challenge in many of the communities. If you could help shape economic development in your community, what land use strategies would you favor or support? (Check each of the strategies you agree with)

Discourage suburban sprawl

Encourage high density growth at interchanges/major intersections

Encourage small scale development along corridors and crossroads

Prevent/discourage strip development along transportation corridors

Prevent premature and scattered development

Promote mixed use development, including flex space

Promote compact and vibrant downtown centers

Promote business/industrial eco-parks and sustainable commercial shopping areas

Renovate/recycle existing buildings and establish business incubators

City of Guyton

Community Economic Development Survey

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. Number of Children (under age 18) in household?

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* 3. Do you live within Guyton city limits?

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* 4. How many years have you lived in or around the City of Guyton?

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* 5. What is your level of education?

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* 6. Do you work in the City of Guyton?

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* 7. What is your area of employment?

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* 8. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in or around Guyton? Please rank in order of importance (with 1 being the most important):

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* 9. "Different economic development strategies are needed for different parts of the city." Please rank this statement on the following scale:

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* 10. What types of job training or education would be most helpful. (Please check all that apply.)

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* 11. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Guyton? (Please check all that apply.)

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* 12. Please check all boxes that complete this statement:“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to…”

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* 13. Future Growth and Development Priorities. Rank your top 5 choices, in order of your preference (with 1 being the most preferred).

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* 14. Providing and finding available land to accommodate any of the above services is a planning challenge in many of the communities. If you could help shape economic development in your community, what land use strategies would you favor or support? (Check each of the strategies you agree with)

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* 15. What is your vision for the City of Guyton 15 years from now?

* 12. Please check all boxes that complete this statement:

“I would support the dedication of more time and resources to…”