The Village of Port Chester is updating its Comprehensive Plan, and we want to hear from you! A Comprehensive Plan is a long-range planning document that helps guide the Village’s future and establish priorities for the years ahead.

If you own or represent a business in Port Chester, your perspective is an important part of the process. This survey will help the Village better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing local businesses and identify ways to support economic development. Thank you for sharing your input!

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1. What is your name?

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3. What is the name of your business?

Business Environment

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4. What makes Port Chester an attractive place to do business?

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5. What are the biggest challenges you face as a business owner/operator in Port Chester?

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6. What specific improvements would make Port Chester more attractive to businesses like yours?

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7. Are there any types of businesses or services that are missing from Port Chester?

Demographics and Trends

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8. What trends do you see in your customer base, and how have they evolved over the years?

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9. Are there specific customer needs that are not met in Port Chester?

Policy

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10. What local codes or regulations (i.e. signs ordinance, zoning code, building permits, etc.) affect your business operations and growth?

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11. Are there any specific codes or regulations you’d like to see added or improved to support the economic success of local businesses?

Parking

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12. Do your customers or employees face challenges with parking? If so, what are they?

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13. Are there peak times when parking is a particular issue?

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14. What changes to parking infrastructure would benefit your business (e.g., more spaces, better driveways, shared parking, signage)?

Infrastructure Needs

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15. Are there infrastructure improvements (e.g., streetscapes, sidewalks, lighting) that would make Port Chester more appealing to customers?

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16. Are there public spaces or amenities nearby that affect business activity?

Support and Collaboration

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17. How can the Village better support your business?

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18. How could the Village encourage more local shopping and business support from residents?

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19. Are there specific community programs or events that would boost local economic activity?

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20. Would you be open to collaborating with other businesses to attract more foot traffic or host shared events?

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