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Center Ridge Road Survey

Center Ridge Road Survey. City of Rocky River Department of Economic Development Rocky River High School Business Department. Timeline. Nov. 10 – Letters and Surveys mailed to 500 businesses. Nov. 17–Dec. 17 – Students Interviewing and Collecting data Jan. 5-12 - Data Compilation

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Center Ridge Road Survey

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  1. Center Ridge Road Survey City of Rocky River Department of Economic Development Rocky River High School Business Department

  2. Timeline • Nov. 10 – Letters and Surveys mailed to 500 businesses. • Nov. 17–Dec. 17 – Students Interviewing and Collecting data • Jan. 5-12 - Data Compilation • Dec 30– Invitations Mailed to 500 businesses • Jan 15 – Presentation of findings

  3. Challenges • Telemarketing Stigma - Kelsey • Hours • Soliciting – Tommy • Awkward Moments – Nolan • Multiple Occupants – Often just got one survey ( Professional Practices)

  4. Survey Participants 140 Completed Surveys 44% Participation 322 Attempted Surveys

  5. Employer Information

  6. Business Description(Those completing survey) • Professional Services 52 • (Accounting, Lawyers, Insurance, Financial) • Medical Dental 24 • Retail 17 • Sales 16 • Real Estate 10 • Banks 5 • Other 2

  7. Plan to stay at current location Reasons for No Economy Better location Building in Foreclosure (21360) No maintenance Building for sale Retiring • Yes – 114 92% • No – 8 • Maybe – 2

  8. Planning on Improvements • Yes – 40 • (New Signage, Interior Remodel, Paint) • Building Owners • No – 91 • Building Tenants

  9. Expansion Needs • 85% have adequate space • Yes – 20 • No – 100 • Maybe - 3

  10. What types of Businesses would you like to see located near you? • Retail – EAST END • (Walmart, Bestbuy, TJ Maxx, Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond) • Professional – 22 • (Medical, Dental, Software, Real Estate, Attorneys, Medical Arts Building) • Restaurants – 9 MIXED • (Taco Bell, Home Town Buffet, High Quality Deli)

  11. What types of Businesses would you like to see located near you? • Services - 4 • (UPS Store, Car wash, Gym, Golf Range) • Grocery Store – 3 EAST END • (Whole Foods)

  12. Ample Parking? • Yes – 120 95% • No - 7 Need more parking and Bigger lot Poorly maintained lot Poor lighting (20525) Westgate Tower Building Sewer backup off Pease into lot (21590) Stop letting semis park (Pet Supermarket) Difficult to enter and exit

  13. Impacted by Westgate Reopening? • Yes- 35 • No – 100 • POSITIVE NEGATIVE • Rustic – More Traffic Panera Bread • Dollar Bank – opportunities Boston Market • Convenience Bruegger’s • Walgreen’s – More Traffic

  14. Changes along Center Ridge Road • Rockport Redevelopment • (Whole Foods, TJ Maxx) • Vacant Complex by Wooster Road • Property Owner Reinvestment • (Buildings in Disrepair, Modernize Buildings, Clearer Signage)

  15. Changes along Center Ridge Road Aesthetics • Modern Lighting • Historic Lighting • Plant Trees • Create Park-like Space • Remove protesters

  16. Changes along Center Ridge Road Traffic Improvements • Less Traffic Lights • Faster Traffic Lights • Additional Traffic Lane • Less Buses • Direct Access from Westgate to Forestview • Traffic light in front of Goldwood School

  17. Changes along Center Ridge Road Service & Infrastructure • Better Snow Removal ( Sidewalks ) • Water Drainage Improvement • Less Power outages

  18. Impact of These Changes • Increased Traffic and customers • Improved appearance draws customers • Rising tide floats all boats • Easier access draws more people • More residents equals regular business • Deserted Appearance of east end repels customers

  19. Does your location have adequate technology/communication • Yes – 108 • No – 4 • Changes Needed : • More Wi-Fi Connection Points

  20. Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce • Yes – 28 30% • No – 72 • Good opportunity to recruit new members

  21. City Services • Good/Excellent – 98% • Garbage Removal • Police • Streets and Snow Removal • Easy to work with.

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