What type of new business would bring the most customers to your area?
IDNO	SurveyType	v11
31	Farmington Rd	Restaurant; Sporting Goods store
32	Farmington Rd	Restaurants
33	Farmington Rd	Retail
34	Farmington Rd	Restaurant
42	Farmington Rd	Retail Store
43	Farmington Rd	Retail Strip Mall
44	Farmington Rd	Restaurant
45	Farmington Rd	More restaurants
46	Farmington Rd	Entertainment
19	Western Ave-P	Restaurants
24	Western Ave-P	Entertainment
2	Western Ave-P	Restaurant-full service; entertainment - (not bars)
28	Western Ave-P	Entertainment
14	Western Ave-P	Restaurants, bookstore
17	Western Ave-WP	Restaurants
47	Western Ave-WP	General businesses such as doctors' offices, insurance, etc.
1	Western Ave-WP	Restaurant
21	Western Ave-WP	Entertainment
22	Western Ave-WP	Restaurant
23	Western Ave-WP	Restaurants
30	Western Ave-WP	A Menard's or Lowe's type of store; or a professional building, offices
13	Western Ave-WP	Restaurants, retail stores
16	Western Ave-WP	Restaurant
8	Sterling/Rohmann	Restaurant
9	Sterling/Rohmann	A center area for kids to keep busy - restaurant that has curb service for summer - keep nostalgia
10	Sterling/Rohmann	Bookstore, electronics store (like Radio Shack), Medical Center, Attorney/Law services
11	Sterling/Rohmann	Café/restaurant, Ice cream shop, coffee shop
5	Sterling/Rohmann	Coffee Shop, bookstore
7	Sterling/Rohmann	Restaurants, retail in general, entertainment
3	Sterling/Rohmann	Any customer-type business operation
4	Sterling/Rohmann	A new restaurant would bring the most traffic to Rohmann/Sterling
Why did you rate your area the way you did? (Excellent, Good, Average, Fair, Poor)
IDNO	SurveyType	v14b
34	Farmington Rd	Traffic Flow
37	Farmington Rd	There's no "high traffic business" except for Taverns; no family oriented businesses except Lonny's Dairyland.  The road itself and right of ways are not attractive
41	Farmington Rd	I see great potential as an entertainment district & "gateway" to the city from the west.  Parts of the area are run down & tired looking -- too many vacancies.
42	Farmington Rd	Traffic
43	Farmington Rd	It's kind of a business owner's best kept secret - cheap land, good traffic, well policed, low traffic speeds
45	Farmington Rd	Farmington Road has a nice mix of unusual business and some industrial mix.  A nice variety of different businesses
46	Farmington Rd	Uncompetitive closing hours that are based on unrelated political agendas… it reminds me of Washington Park, IL which is what West Peoria will be in 10 years.
31	Farmington Rd	I lived in this area for 10 years and so I am used to driving on Farmington Rd
33	Farmington Rd	crime/traffic
20	Western Ave-P	Curb-side appeal - cleanliness; broken concrete, trash, streets need to be cleaned more
14	Western Ave-P	Bad mix - there are attractive businesses next to gaudy businesses such as liquor stores or Paycheck Loan companies
24	Western Ave-P	We are right to the north of the "ghetto" so not a lot of people come this way
27	Western Ave-P	There is not a good variety of businesses on N Western Ave
28	Western Ave-P	Nothing sets it apart from any other areas; no unique stores
2	Western Ave-P	It's getting better -- need to replace old homes and business store fronts that need renovating
15	Western Ave-WP	crime
17	Western Ave-WP	It is always kept clean
47	Western Ave-WP	It is still a high crime part of townand some sections are neglected - (our builidng, for instance).
13	Western Ave-WP	I'm pleased with the business and customers I have
21	Western Ave-WP	The old gas station in front of our store has been closed and run down for quite some time
22	Western Ave-WP	Not enough parking and not enough lighting
23	Western Ave-WP	A close community; community development and improvements
1	Western Ave-WP	Few businesses, few restaurants (no variety), poor appearance, no security, especially at night
29	Western Ave-WP	Small section of town
30	Western Ave-WP	This is an older, established community - Western Ave has the average store fronts, fast food, some residences, some professionals, and a few other businesses.  Radisson Hotel is a great anchor for Western Ave
5	Sterling/Rohmann	Not enough available parking during busiest times
7	Sterling/Rohmann	Not enough business
8	Sterling/Rohmann	A fairly safe location
9	Sterling/Rohmann	The road could be widened with turn signals - stop signs are worthless
10	Sterling/Rohmann	There is a complete service range for people -- banking, groceries, hardware, beauty and barber shop, service for automobiles, etc.
11	Sterling/Rohmann	I feel like still after almost 4 years, we are off the beaten path.  More people need to know about the businesses at the Sterling/Rohmann intersection
3	Sterling/Rohmann	variety of business services
What is one improvement businesses could make to enhance your area?
IDNO	SurveyType	v15
31	Farmington Rd	Lights; clean the roads and parking lots.  The Green Door could move away and take Fantasy Land with it!
32	Farmington Rd	Close down Lucky Lady
33	Farmington Rd	Have the State of Illinois let me grow
39	Farmington Rd	Businesses need to be made responsible for keeping their properties clean and looking attractive
41	Farmington Rd	Name it:  "Farmington Road Entertainment District" with signage and lighting.
42	Farmington Rd	More Retail
43	Farmington Rd	Keep it clean.  I'm not referring to litter as much as the roadway itself.  Many parking lots & side roads are not maintained very well.  There is a lot of sand & gravel that gets tracked onto the road, and I am not only referring to Stever Pit.
45	Farmington Rd	Beautification
46	Farmington Rd	Extend Sterling Avenue into West Peoria
18	Western Ave-P	Customer Service
20	Western Ave-P	Have a group sale day - advertising campaign
24	Western Ave-P	More shops and nicer restaurants; get rid of McDonald's and KFC and all the liquor stores
27	Western Ave-P	More variety of businesses
28	Western Ave-P	Property beautification
14	Western Ave-P	An overall development plan
2	Western Ave-P	Curb appeal
47	Western Ave-WP	Store-front appearance
30	Western Ave-WP	Clean up some of the run down homes near the Getaway Bar
13	Western Ave-WP	More retail stores; more incentives to beautify property
1	Western Ave-WP	More variety
17	Western Ave-WP	Bring in some more restaurants
21	Western Ave-WP	Improved customer service
22	Western Ave-WP	More parking & lighting; improve signs; more shops, more cleanliness
23	Western Ave-WP	Proper lawn care and lighted business signs
3	Sterling/Rohmann	Really none - all businesses keep their property in good condition
5	Sterling/Rohmann	More parking; clean up abandoned/dilapidated houses
10	Sterling/Rohmann	Signs
11	Sterling/Rohmann	Group advertising and promotions; have MORE to offer customers; hold a customer appreciation event
Do you have any additional comments on issues affecting businesses in your area?
IDNO	SurveyType	v16
35	Farmington Rd	We need to clean up the road. Trucks with dirt and gravel from the Stever Pit leave dirt/sand all over the road…  It looks awful
36	Farmington Rd	Farmington needs to be cleaned up; also crime is a factor here…
37	Farmington Rd	We need an extra traffic lane at the corner of Park in front of Lonny's Dairyland (3 lanes); also, a sidewalk on at least one side of Farmington Rd, especially for Bradley students
39	Farmington Rd	Make Farmington Road "cleaner", and safer…
41	Farmington Rd	From the Brass Rail to the Dormitory Bar/Bradley Park, Farmington Road offers at least 16 locally owned hospitality/entertainment based businesses.  And Kartville and Newman Golf Course are 1/2 mile away…
43	Farmington Rd	I'd like to see more pavement/curb/storm sewer improvements, but I realize this is not all the City's responsibility and that these fixes are costly…
45	Farmington Rd	Road could use improvement
46	Farmington Rd	There is an anti-business growth attitude in the City Council -- i.e. "we want things to stay the same - never change..."
31	Farmington Rd	Farmington Road is really dirty… my guys sweep the parking lot, but every big rain sends a mud slide in my front door -- street sweepers would help…  Why is it so muddy/sandy/dirty?
14	Western Ave-P	Control the speeding and car chases, drive-by shootings, and retail theft
2	Western Ave-P	If when new businesses come in, they are set back off the street like what Walgreen's did…
15	Western Ave-WP	Do something in conjunction with the green-space program on the Peoria side.  If a tax is instituted to create revenue for the benefit of Western Avenue, tax all of West Peoria, not just the businesses
47	Western Ave-WP	I don't like neighborhood bars, they tend to attract crime and trash to the area…
9	Sterling/Rohmann	Don't go for a "modern" look and feel, outside appearance -- elderly in community might not approve
10	Sterling/Rohmann	Not all businesses have funds for many changes that may be proposed
11	Sterling/Rohmann	We need more things that appeal to the under 50 demographic.  West Peoria is very elderly-friendly, which is great, but we need to appeal to ALL ages
5	Sterling/Rohmann	Abandoned/dilapidated houses on Rohmann are an eye sore.  Also, clients complain about parking
Are there any façade improvements or renovation projects that interest you?
IDNO	SurveyType	v19b
43	Farmington Rd	roadway enhancements
46	Farmington Rd	Architecture.  But this is useless since West Peoria is anti-business, so we can't generate money to improve facades
2	Western Ave-P	The hotel is in Peoria, but the gateway down Western Ave could be improved
18	Western Ave-P	Better parking
23	Western Ave-WP	landscape improvements
15	Western Ave-WP	We would be interested in an iron fence to break up the stark appearance of our parked cars (Ex. Whalen Motors on Main Street).
47	Western Ave-WP	landscape improvements and storefront improvements
4	Sterling/Rohmann	Landscape improvements, new front roof rehabilitation - canopy
11	Sterling/Rohmann	New signage!
7	Sterling/Rohmann	signage, landscaping
Do you have any other suggestions or thoughts?
IDNO	SurveyType	v26
35	Farmington Rd	It feels as if West Peoria has forgotten about Farmington Road…
37	Farmington Rd	The City could put some flags and banners on Farmington Rd just like on Rohmann.  Also Farmington Road needs sidewalks and curbs.
38	Farmington Rd	They need to put a stop light at the intersection of Swords and Farmington Rd.
39	Farmington Rd	Traffic is getting bad on Farmington Rd.  We need a stop light at Swords and better coordination/timing of the current lights so that cars are able to pull out of businesses onto Farmington Rd… it is getting dangerous…
41	Farmington Rd	The health of Farmington Road is somewhat dependent on successful development of the Renaissance Park District.  A bike path from Rower Park to Main Street would be nice, and continued bus/mass transit to keep area desirable…
42	Farmington Rd	Need to add 3rd lane, turning lane for businesses on Farmington Rd.
43	Farmington Rd	Keep it clean
46	Farmington Rd	The City needs to get rid of the volunteer Fire Department and enroll a paid department.  Insurance rates on buildings are very high because of this -- no major business will locate to West Peoria unless we get a paid fire department.  Also, West Peoria has a very anti-business attitude that needs to change
31	Farmington Rd	Maybe we could have Clean-up days - there is a lot of trash on the roadside.  And I wasn't kidding about booting out the Green Door and Fantasy Land.  Put businesses here that will attract the kind of people you want in this area.  If you keep allowing those types of businesses, you will get what you have
14	Western Ave-P	Develop a theme (like Campus Town), Invest in landscaping improvements; show pride of West Peoria -- Western Avenue is the face of West Peoria
15	Western Ave-WP	I'd be willing to make a monetary contribution and/or join a Business Association if well-balanced, realistic approaches to goals and implementation were decided upon.
23	Western Ave-WP	Create a monthly newsletter or magazine for N Western Ave business district to residents of West Peoria describing the types of businesses on N Western and their benefits.
26	Western Ave-WP	How can we change the perception of the "neighborhood" - Western Avenue
1	Western Ave-WP	Keep it clean & neat. Try to do some greenway on our side of Western. Try to attract more restaurants & businesses. Encourage West Peoria & West Bluff to use West Peoria businesses.
5	Sterling/Rohmann	I think we should tear down the houses across the street from The Olde Hair Shoppe.  Also, we need to pick up the McDonald's garbage thrown everywhere.
12	Sterling/Rohmann	City should invest in buying land and building parking lot to the west of City Hall