A consumer intercept survey is currently underway in the Ravinia Business District and will continue through June 27. More than a dozen neighbors and community members have volunteered to distribute the intercept survey. So, if you see a familiar face standing on the sidewalk with a clipboard, you'll know what they are up to. The surveyors are gathering a random sample of shoppers and commuters by surveying at various times of day and days of the week. The data collected will identify why current customers come to the district, where they live and work, and where they go for other kinds of goods, services, dining and entertainment.
Some blog readers have asked about funding for the Ravinia Market Study. It is funded by a "Tax Increment Finance" district (not City general funds) that applies only to the commercial properties in Ravinia. Ravinia was designated a TIF district in 2005. TIF is a tool for funding revitalization that has been around for about 50 years and is used in 49 states.
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Why this blog?
In spring/summer 2009, The Community Land Use + Economics Group is conducting a market study of the Ravinia Business District. The goal is to identify supportable economic development strategies for the future. This blog is a place where we will share occasional updates. You can share your ideas by clicking here. We'll share a few of the comments and ideas we receive. (All comments are anonymous and will not be visible to other readers of the blog.)
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This blog is written and maintained by the Community Land Use and Economics Group. The information and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Highland Park.
