Focus Groups--Real Estate Community

What incentives could the area offer to encourage businesses to relocate to this area?
Ambassador program for clean & safe
Express funding by City for the specific area to eliminate crime and improve perception of doing business in area
Public infrastructure improvements - pedestrian oriented
Large private investment in new buildings and housing
Marketing & ID promotion - focus & advertising low crime
much better lighting
establishment & enforcement of strong codes and ordinances
Tax breaks - property and other government (federal)
more boutiques and upscale restaurants
cleaner & better lit streets
enforce nuisance ordinance zoning
address safety concerns - lighting - police protection - vagrancy - drug dealing
less crime
a significant turn around in the direction of the area
clean up streets vacant buildings - eliminate blight
a few strong anchor businesses and restaurants
create incubator for small businesses - self funding or with grants - is critical for the beginning business owner in the area
offer financial incentives - lower taxes - low interest rate loans or grants - zoning/bldg. exaction's/fees and time reduced
fewer vagrants and panhandlers
sufficient pedestrian traffic would significantly decrease illicit activity
risk takers to set a critical mass
one or two highly visible successful projects like De Anza and Zia Motor Lodge as "models"
Close the motels - level them and reconstruct
Improvements to bus stop locations and streets - cleanliness and safety

What does the area need to be economically viable?
Level the motels and put in a  few anchor businesses with walking & parking access (ala Flying Star/La Montinta Co-op)
Map crime
Mix of rental and ownership housing of all types and for all incomes

clean-up unpleasant aspects - buildings - drug addicts - prostitutes - pimps - vagrants
level motels which will attract development of real estate along Central as an extension of downtown and nob hill success - resulting in fewer vagrants & criminals & this area will thrive
Overcome negative perceptions Re: safety, cleanliness lack of goods & services, not having value "old" lets go to new stores, new housing, new areas
need most to address Central Ave - motels:rehab conversion, and or elimination
Eliminate crime and the perception of crime
Major influx of funds & dedications of property & business owners to improve area
major efforts by City to eliminate crime in this area

Where do you do most of your shopping - where and why?
Nob hill - close to home, good restaurants, interesting shops - but there is no hardware store, limited groceries, limited clothing
Nob Hill - shops & restaurants - close to home and places to eat - good food - not a real selection of clothing
In Nob Hill - convenience of services - also Home Depot and Cost co.
Nob Hill - walkable - concentration - access - or day to day Zuni/San Mateo mall for clothes
Nob Hill -  its close and convenient hours - has stores I like, good prices on natural goods (coop), good gifts, very good restaurants, and I know lots of business owners
Northeast malls for convenience
Our family supports local businesses - Nob Hill to Lomas most groceries/gas
Westside - why? Its where I love it has all I need
Good sit-down restaurants
Home depot Cost co, theater development, grocery stores in NE heights