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City launches 'Shape College Station' survey for business preferences

Residents can vote for preferred new businesses, starting with restaurants, through a new interactive survey campaign.

Reese Fenn

September 18, 20261 min read

Civic Survey - illustration, Jake Team LLC

The City of College Station has introduced a new survey campaign titled "Shape College Station" to gather resident input on local retail recruitment. The initiative is designed to help guide the city's efforts in attracting new businesses to the community.

In the latest episode of the "What's Up, College Station?" podcast, Brian Piscacek, the Assistant Director of Economic Development, discussed the details of the campaign. The interactive survey allows residents to vote for their preferred new businesses and submit their own suggestions. The campaign is currently focusing on restaurants as the initial category for input.

The survey features a live update system that refreshes every 24 hours. This real-time data is intended to assist city officials in making informed decisions regarding which types of businesses to recruit. Residents are encouraged to participate by accessing the survey to share their preferences and help shape the local retail landscape.

The city released the announcement alongside a link to watch or listen to the podcast episode where Piscacek provides further context on the program. The campaign represents a direct method for community members to influence economic development priorities. By aggregating resident votes and submissions, the city aims to align its recruitment strategies with local demand.

The process is ongoing, with the survey remaining active for public participation.

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Reese Fenn

Reese Fenn writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in College Station.

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