The desert is blooming with more than just cacti in Buckeye as the city announces the kick-off of its 2024 Retail Survey. Local officials are turning to residents, seeking their input on which new businesses should set up shop in the fast-growing Arizona community. The online questionnaire is the latest move by the Buckeye Economic Development team to ensure the city’s commercial offerings mirror the preferences and needs of its dwellers.

History has shown that resident feedback isn't just a shot in the dark. Following the city’s 2020 survey, a Costco warehouse club has opened its doors, while other top picks like Target, Ross Dress for Less, and the Harkins Backlot are preparing to roll out their welcome mats. However, running with a commitment to revive the town has not stopped at retail. According to a statement on the city's official website, Buckeye has also introduced new dining hotspots, including Macayo's and The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen, in response to residents' cravings for more diverse and upscale dining options.

The survey serves as a strategic tool for the city—a compass of sorts—directing the Economic Development team’s efforts towards businesses that residents want. This initiative isn't new territory; since the last survey results rolled in four years ago, the city has seen significant progress. New opportunities for fitness, automotive services, and health and wellness have come to fruition, expanding Buckeye's menu of lifestyle amenities.

"Your feedback drives our efforts to enhance Buckeye's retail landscape," the city said, encouraging locals to partake in shaping the future of their commercial domain. Residents eager to voice their commercial dreams can do so by visiting the survey on the city's dedicated web page. The closure of the feedback loop, heralded by this annual survey, is becoming a tradition as Buckeye blossoms into a retail destination shaped by its citizens.