INTRODUCTION

We want to hear from you.  

The Lowcountry is growing, and the communities along the LCRT corridor are at the center of that change. For years, residents and businesses here have worked to build real neighborhoods with history, character, and vitality.  The Transit Oriented Development Planning process ensures the growth ahead strengthens that foundation—and that the people who made these neighborhoods help shape what they become.  

This survey will help us understand the existing business environment and will inform solutions to keep businesses rooted and growing.  

The survey takes about 10 minutes. Questions cover your current business and attitude towards internal and external business factors. 

All questions are optional. Please feel free to skip any questions and answer those most important to you! 
 

LCRT Corridor

1. What kind of business do you operate?

Business and professional services
Personal services (laundry, hair & nail, etc.)
Health
Auto
Retail
Bar/restaurant
Other (Please specify)
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2. In a few words, please describe your business operations.

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3. How long has your business been in operation?

Less than a year
1-5 years
6-10 years
10+ years
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4. How many employees work at your business?

<10
10-25
26-50
50+
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5. Where is your business located? Please provide the closest cross streets.

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6. Do you live within a mile of your business?

Yes
No
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7. Approximately what percentage of your workforce lives within a mile of your business?

0-25%
26-50%
51-75%
More than 75%
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8. How satisfied are you with your business location?

Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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9. What is the size of the building or space that you operate in?

<1,000 square feet (SF)
1,000 – 5,000 SF
5,001 – 10,000 SF
10,001 SF+
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10. Do you own or lease your space?

Own
Lease
Lease, plan to buy
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10a. What is your rent type and structure?

I pay base rent and utilities.
I pay base rent and a share of building operating expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance).
I pay base rent, utilities and a share of building expenses.
I pay rent as a specified percentage of revenue.
Other (Please specify)
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10b. What is your annual rent per square foot?

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10c. When did you start leasing at your current location?

Less than a year ago
1-5 years ago
6-10 years ago
10+ years ago
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10d. How many years do you have remaining on your current lease?

Less than 1 year
1-2 years ago
3-5 years
5+ years ago
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10e. Do you have an option to renew?

Yes
No
Not sure
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10f. Do you have any notable lease terms or conditions that impact long-term affordability?

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11. How important are the following to your customer base?

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12. Indicate the level to which you feel the following affect your business:

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13. Do you belong to a business association or community organization that represents the collective needs of business owners? If so, which?

Yes (Please specify)
No
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14. What is your interest level in the following public assistance mechanisms?

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15. Indicate how much you agree with the following statements:

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16. What is the ZIP code your business operates in?

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17. Are you interested in continuing conversations with the project team and staying up to date on the LCRT TOD project? If yes, please provide your name and contact information.

Yes (Please specify)
No
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Please provide any additional comments below.

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Thank you for your time. If you wish to stay involved, please provide your email address to receive project updates.

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Thank you for completing this survey. Stay tuned for updates and survey results from the Project Team in the coming months.