Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Our creativity and accessible arts and music scenes - Diverse cultural events in the region

1	"Old" culture - doesn't cater to youth, older generation is in control of this region even though U of A brings in youth
2	"Town" feel with "city benefits"
3	$1 per person to the arts
4	2nd Saturday
5	2nd Saturday Night in Downtown Tucson
6	300+ days of sunshine, outdoor activities, beautiful vistas and clean, crisp air make living in a vacation spot worthwhile.
7	4th Ave (for youth)
8	4th Ave street events
9	75 more night clubs - transportation to night clubs
10	A Mecca for Astronomy
11	A city this size needs a thriving downtown and Tucson does not have it. I rarely go downtown
12	A close community (small town) feeling with the stimulation provided by the university and the arts events.
13	A college town with a rich and colorful history - American, Mexican and Native American. Art and Theater.
14	A community of intelligent, inquisitive, active and engaged people; enhanced opportunities to attend lectures and performances in a variety of artistic fields
15	A community ought to see all their communities.
16	A community that is culturally, artistically and historically aware of itself can have reasonable focus of what its future could be
17	A community with such great amounts of art--is a community equipped with the tools to heal, dream and make change
18	A comprehensive community calendar of activities and events
19	A diverse, welcoming community with tangible ties to the past
20	A downtown is a place that makes people more civically engaged - you have a great symphony and great restaurants
21	A lack of a full range of activities for youth (what happened to the Rave be safe driving rave night!)
22	A lot of art is happening here
23	A million people should be able to support an urban center with a vital night life, shopping, arts and culture.
24	A more "regional" feeling (interaction between GV and Tucson (activities and events) Santa Cruz Valley)
25	A more youthful city center will create a draw for a wide variety of activities. Building on those activities will give people a reason to stay
26	A professional place for talent to perform in a comfortable and suitable environment would add opportunities for major entertainment that by passes Tucson now.
27	A sustainable downtown community where people live, work, and play
28	A university town with lots of venues for cultural activities
29	A variety of activities
30	A vibrant downtown; arts, culture, Trader Joe's, better schools
31	A well designed arts complex.
32	ARTS; FESTIVALS
33	AZ Sonoran Desert Museum, Art Museum, Mini-Minature Mus., etc. - Tohono Chul Park, The Botanical Gardens - Tucson Symphony, Opera, UA Presents, etc. - rodeo, gem show, etc
34	Ability to go to opera, symphony, museums, multi-cultural events are frequent; roots of Tucson include other ethnic groups besides Ango- Hispanic, Native American-gives Tucson a uniqueness
35	Abundance of natural attractions in close proximity
36	Acceptance
37	Acceptance of all
38	Acceptance of diversity
39	Accepting of all
40	Access to U of A events
41	Access to a lot of diverse cultural opportunities, food and events
42	Access to a university and many cultural activities
43	Access to art of all types
44	Access to arts / theater / music
45	Access to arts and culture
46	Access to cultural events
47	Access to culture (arts, music, etc.)
48	Access to excellent theater, art, music
49	Access to libraries and cultural opportunities
50	Access to professional performing arts (Arizona Theatre Company, Tucson Symphony, Arizona Opera) as well as UofAZ arts (theater, school of dance,music) and smaller theater companies and musical groups.
51	Access to recreational and outdoor activities
52	Access to resources & amenities
53	Access to stores and entertainment
54	Access to the arts
55	Access to things that improve the lifestyle such as golf, restaurants, arts and overall good weather.
56	Access to top notch live music.
57	Access to university/colleges, hospitals, parks, events, lectures, classes, shows, theatre and museums.
58	Accessibility to the arts
59	Active Opportunities
60	Active community - many organizations, festivals, art shows, music venues, live entertainment, etc
61	Active lifestyle
62	Active nightlife areas
63	Active theatrical and other cultural groups
64	Activites
65	Activities
66	Activities - not much to do for teens, kids, or the elderly
67	Activities are important because it builds communities
68	Activities available
69	Activities available - something for everyone
70	Activities available in close proximity
71	Activities for my children
72	Activities need to be communicated better
73	Activities/Museums
74	Activties for small children that are for free
75	Add a huge sports complex that could host large youth sporting events, especially soccer, and including baseball/softball.
76	Add an outdoor mall/movie theatre/place for students to go
77	Adds political liberalism to the state
78	Adult nightlife
79	Advantages of a city with shopping, arts and activities, but with a large town feel.
80	Advertise all of the things to do in the community
81	Affordable events & family oriented activities
82	Affordable family activity
83	Afterschool programs
84	Again, back to the cheap/free stuff to do. In the spring there are gatherings of all sorts almost every weekend. but in this case you get to see the diverse people of the town.
85	Again, supports a healthy lifestyle but offers a wide range of choice on activities (both outdoor physical and indoor mental stimulation through museums, etc.) that is not available anywhere else in this country.
86	Again, the constant harping on Tucson. Hey- the rest of Pima Co is as big as Tucson. maybe Oro Valley will annex Tucson. The Arts may start fundraising & stop badgering government to give them a free ride. Ever notice how the successful Art orgs go about their business? Hey MOCA - give the taxpayers back our $$. How much tax revenue would that bldg generate if it was a grocery store? Oh wait, Rio Nuevo doesn't need sales tax $ does it?
87	Again- we can learn from each other, thus becoming more considerate of our differences
88	Agency leaders learned community needs - get involved and get community involved
89	All Soul's procession
90	All Souls Procession
91	All Souls parade, Tucson Meet Yourself, Greek Festival, Irish/Scottish Festival, Post-Christmas Freecycle, etc.
92	All Souls' Parade and Medical Marijuana
93	All family activities cost money that not all of us have
94	All of my family is from back east so I get visitors a few times/year and they stay for more than just a couple of days at a time. I appreciate being able to take them to places like Old Tucson or the Desert Museum, Rockies spring training games, hiking/tram rides at Sabino Canyon, dinner at fun & unique places like Pinnacle Peak, the Blue Line walking tour downtown, etc. We can find fun activities for all ages to keep us busy without having to leave town every time.
95	All of the arts, plays, and entertainment in the greater Tucson community
96	All of the great festivals
97	All of the unique community events during the year
98	All souls
99	All the Parade
100	All the activities that are open to the public
101	All the different types of delicious food at resturants and art work and murals around town
102	All the great things to do
103	All the opportunities to attend cultural events or learn in museums, etc.
104	All the things to do and get involved in. Museums/clubs/organizations/Senior Center/Pima College/UofA
105	Allow people to move about the community more easily for both work and cultural activities and ease traffic congestion for everyone. Lack of transit makes too many people car dependent and is isolating and harmful to the natural beauty of the area.
106	Allow the city to sponsor events like Winterhaven that bring the community together for healthy family purposes.
107	Allows for focus on healthy lifestyle which is supported by community events and activities at all times of the calendar year.
108	Allows for multi-faceted thinking and funding. There is so much potential economically if we let the university thrive in this community.
109	Allows growth (arts and education)
110	Allows innovation in design and development of methods to promote environmental responsibility
111	Alternative options
112	Alternative transportation - more light rail, electric cars, platinum status as a cycling community. Lots of pedestrian space downtown, arts warehouse district full of artists, nurturing our successes in optics and other industries, being aggressive about bringing high paying jobs to town, supportive of arts and small businesses, green economies.
113	Alternative/natural healing and artistic community
114	Although Tucson is a relatively small urban area, the offerings of music, the arts, and community activities are remarkably diverse.
115	Although Tucson is not a 'Blood in blood out' city, there is still a lot of gang activity here. We need more things for our youth to do to keep them occupied and out of gangs.
116	Although there have been some improvements to the downtown, it is still very small and the nightlife and excitment of downtown is lacking.
117	Although we have great weather, it still is cold in winter and hot in summer and activities inside are important.
118	Although we outshine the rest of AZ in our embracing of different cultures and lifestyles, there is a lot more that we could do. Every day should be like 'Tucson Meet Yourself,' where people are celebrating each other.
119	Always events to go to
120	Always something going on in the community that honors our one or more of many cultures and interests.
121	Always something going on with live music or people watching.
122	Always something to do
123	Always something to do that is available through the arts whether it is the theater, music, art shows or festivals, etc!
124	Always something to see and something to do
125	Always very interesting community events to participate in - very active and involved in the community. I am engaged
126	Am a native of Arizona and while not from Tucson, I can identify with this city more than any other part of the state. It is more progressive than other areas of our state and has a lot of potential, in my opinion.
127	Amazing creative ideas/energy in my community
128	Amazing people and friends doing really cool exciting things
129	Amenities
130	Amenities of a near metropolis that Tucson is approaching, along with pleasant citizens of a small town. Events that bring the community together such as Tucson Meet Yourself.
131	An amazing place to be an emerging artist in some ways, especially, in terms of community of collaborators, not so much in terms of finaces
132	An ordinary look, behavior and quality means more of a live;and let live attitude; less of an interest to compete; to be like some other place; to be something other than what we are.
133	Anchor for the community; public events; public space.
134	Any type of event that engages a large portion of the community, such as the Tucson rodeo and parade, the All Souls Procession, concerts, sports events, the gem show, the Pima County Fair etc.
135	Appreciation of the Arts
136	Areas like 4th avenue and Congress are great, but something a bit more upscale and peaceful is needed. Perhaps a riverwalk like they have in San Antonio along the Santa Cruz River. Shops, Cafes, Restaurants, Entertainment.
137	Areas that have activities for small children
138	Arizona Theater Company, UA Presents, Broadway in Tucson, TSO, opera, traditional music groups, jazz, photography, Madaras and other visual artists, DeGrazia gallery, KXCI community radio
139	Arizona's center for the arts
140	Art / music scene
141	Art and cultural events help bind the city and give a voice to what is happening. Such things engender ride of ownership and awareness of others.
142	Art and culture events
143	Art and music
144	Art around town, murals, and statues etc.
145	Art community and 4th Ave
146	Art in all forms - craft/theatre/music brings a sense of community, neighborhoods, peace, and sharing and creating. It allows for a sense of expressing feelings and expressing who we are!
147	Art is classy and it says a city cares about aesthetics and fine thought and that the city wants people to think and appreciate
148	Art is important to me because it shows culture
149	Art museums, galleries, artistic community
150	Art town
151	Art, community coming together, uniqueness
152	Art, culture and education
153	Art, history, culture
154	Art, music, and downtown activities
155	Art/theatre/music
156	Artistic
157	Artistic Culture
158	Artistic and cultural opportunities
159	Artists are what make this community thrive, yet public funding is critically low, placing a heavy burden on private donors and the artists themselves. As a community we need to place artists in a position of higher financial priority-- think Austin and Portland...
160	Arts
161	Arts & Culture
162	Arts & Entertainment
163	Arts / Cultural Events / People / Farmers Mkts.
164	Arts Community
165	Arts and Community Events
166	Arts and Culture
167	Arts and beauty helps foster our spiritual side
168	Arts and conservation focus
169	Arts and cultural life
170	Arts and cultural scene
171	Arts and culture
172	Arts and culture availability
173	Arts and culture contribute to an overall healthy community environment
174	Arts and entertainment opportunities
175	Arts and music � lack of funding limits them � need well-rounded education
176	Arts and performance scene
177	Arts and science
178	Arts appear to have a greater importance across the board in Tucson compared to other areas of the country
179	Arts are important because they help us understand ourselves better, as well as others
180	Arts community
181	Arts community and creativity
182	Arts heal the spirit and the body
183	Arts opportunities
184	Arts scene
185	Arts, culture and entertainment
186	Arts, culture and selection of restaurants
187	Arts, culture, activities for kids/families
188	Arts, culture, diversity and ecclectisism
189	Arts, culture, history & beautiful environment
190	Arts, culture, intellectual stimulation
191	Arts/Entertainment
192	Arts/Music environment
193	Arts/crafts--kids getting lazy
194	Arts/cultural events/heritage
195	Arts/culture/sports
196	Arts/entertainment offerings
197	Arts/music scene
198	As a child, when downtown was the place to go shopping, to the movies (The Fox Tucson); it was 'the'place in Tucson. It had an identity. We don't have that anymore.
199	As a citizen who likes to grow continually and to participate in a positive manner in my environment, I enjoy community events that draw various ethnic & cultural groups together to share our uniqueness & our common commitment to our community.
200	As a college student without a car, it is really difficult to get art supplies and learn about Tucson. The bus system isn't very reliable or consistent
201	As a community we come from many traditions. We don't all look alike, we do not think alike. But we have a strength in embracing our differences.
202	As a native Tucsonan, I like that when I attend an event, gathering, I will know someone who knows someone....6th degree of separation
203	As a newcomer to Tucson, I'm excited about the references to the local music scene, the art galleries, museums, and performing arts. The Loft is a great resource, and I look forward to becoming familiar with the Fox and Rialto Theatres.
204	As a postal worker I see generations come and go. Our young people need constructive activies that reach out to demographics of youth. They need to be engaging and affordable.
205	As a proud member of the UA Allumni, I love attending UA events.
206	As a retired person with some musical ability, several options for playing (too many, sometimes!)
207	As a retiree, I enjoy sporting events, cultural venues, and the ability to interact with people of all ages, including students.
208	As a young single male, it would be nice if there were more ways to mingle with others. The downtown is lacking compared to what I am used to on the East Coast.
209	As above. Business, pick a theater, an art studio, a charity, and give them your support.
210	As an Arizona native, I respond to the natural beauty of our region. The more I learn about Tucson, Arizona and the Southwest, the more intrigued I am. Some many fascinating people lived or passed through here - indigenous people, New Spain explorers, U.S. military service people both past and present, frontier residents, artists and other creative people.
211	As an artist and event producer I find that Tucson has many opportunities for me to explore my art. And there are always numerous entertainments and intellectually stimulating events to choose from.
212	As an artist and musician, it is important to have a close relationship with peers
213	As an artist, I like to see art reflected and valued in my community.
214	As an educated individual, my social and personal interests include theater, opera, music and lectures. All available thanks to the university.
215	As explained in #1, I see different ethnic people and I think people accept them and I don't feel discriminated. We have many cultural events and different ethnic restaurants. It's really nice to have so many different options.
216	As large as Tucson is you never run out of things to do. It's a big city feel by giving many oppurtunities of diverse happenings to attend, Yet you'll always meet someone you know or have a person in common you both know always giving connections like a small community.
217	Ask any young adult in Tucson and they will say Tucson is boring and has nothing to do. This is very true, with many of the same activities repeated
218	At least 12 car clubs and fun outings close to town
219	Atmosphere �things to do for all ages --friendly
220	Attending anything downtown feels like being a part of a community.
221	Attitudes
222	Attract more businesses and entertainment options
223	Attract music, entertainment and restaurants to the downtown area. Stop moving attractions that should be downtown to either the south side or the far north side.
224	Attractions to draw people downtown
225	Attracts a more eclectic retail environment. It also attracts more arts and culture. Attracts smart, progressive people.
226	Authentic arts and culture
227	Availability of Arts
228	Availability of community centers with diverse activities would create a sense of belonging, as well as enhanced feeling of well being through various programs and activities
229	Availability of the arts.
230	Availability of well-priced high-quality music, dance, theater and other events. Special thanks to TSO, UA Presents, ATC.
231	Bands don't even come here anymore because of legislature
232	Be Kind, Nice, and Considerate campaign
233	Beautiful natural resources for activities (drawing of a Saguaro and the sun)
234	Because I feel a progressive society fosters free thoughts and values tolerance
235	Because I think everyone should at least see one in a year
236	Because I'm an artist, and everybody is moved by them
237	Because i like art. Why does it matter whether it's personally important? I think it's what makes Tucson unique in comparison to other places around the country.
238	Because it brings and allows everyone to get involved
239	Because it is more secure for my family, and because I like doing activities
240	Because it keeps us active and out of trouble
241	Because many cultures have value in changing our sometimes outdated structures - creativity, integrity - non-cooperative goals
242	Because not everyone has the money for it
243	Because of sprawl, it is difficult to develop in the core; weakens artistic density
244	Because of the many community events that cater to the Hispanic community
245	Because there a lot of areas that do not have activities
246	Because there are a lot of activities and social services
247	Because there is really no place to go outside
248	Because we are Mexican
249	Because we want to feel like a family
250	Because when we are together we need to spend time relating to eachohter as adults
251	Being a 'very large small town', Tucson suffers from being spread out with no real 'downtown' or social scene other than the immediate area around the college. More areas with activities that are ideal for people in the 18-28 age group other than bars would help with this. Improving the transportation would also help with this issue.
252	Being a minority I do not feel discriminated on in Tucson because Tucson has a variety of minority cultures and Tucson is very accepting of these cultures and ethnicities.
253	Being around like-minded, progressive people
254	Being gay it would be nice to have an option from drugs/drinking/smoking places to meet and have events like those by MSN
255	Being in a college town provides continuing education opportunities as well as a heightened awareness of the value of education. I feel like people in college town are also more enlightened.
256	Being situated so close to Mexico, we are uniquely positioned to be involved in developing creative solutions regarding how to resolve immigrant issues fairly, humanely and wisely.
257	Better Advertisement of Downtown events
258	Better advertisement of events
259	Better advertising for events
260	Better communication of community events
261	Better downtown venues for arts and entertainment
262	Better music scene
263	Better music/concert venues, dining opportunities, and shopping resources (other than strip malls).
264	Better night life and more concerts - always have to drive to Phoenix to go out on the weekend
265	Better opportunity for my children to stay in Tucson and be employed. More economic resources to support the community - public spaces, arts, culture
266	Better schools, more creative options for education
267	Better services and kinder people
268	Better support of the arts.
269	Bettervfunding for arts
270	Between Uof A sports, local theater and various outdoor opportunities there is much to do is this area for people of all ages.
271	Big City Events (Tucson Meet Yourself)
272	Big city amenities and small town 'feel'
273	Big enought to have live music, thai food, etc
274	Big town options include good art, entertainent and oter communty events including good restaurants. Tucson is a smaller city with really good big town options. I love the scale of Tucson and appreciate it's reach towards big town options...
275	Big, fun place to hang out.
276	Bike lanes, children activities offered in the community
277	Bilingual community with professionshaving diverse ethnic backgrounds, makes Tucson a rich cultural environment . Organizations, restaurants, the arts, music and education are all represented.
278	Bright, creative, innovative people abound in this area yet they are not encouraged nor sought out as leaders. Anything that is global in approach is quickly discouraged depending on who it would offend or who's agendas are not being furthered
279	Bring big-name concerts. Too many stop in Phoenix and leave Tucson in the dust. We need the big name artists to play here so we don't spend our money in Phoenix.
280	Bring in more culture and activities in the arts
281	Bring more activities
282	Bring neighbors together
283	Brings an environment of education and progress to the community. Supports an attitude of youthfulness and open mindedness
284	Brings people in to spend money in the local economy
285	Build more parks, more community centers, more cultural/arts centers and more sport centers.
286	Build the promised cultural attractions downtown
287	Builds community and provides therapy
288	Business/entertainment choices
289	Buy Tucson! Support local business and patronize local events and businesses. Atract more visitors and don't alienate those we have. All local events are important as they bring visitors to our city. Look at international interest sporting and collecting events.
290	Can appreciate different points of view and realize we are all human beings. Helps to keep an open mind.
291	Can be trully active all year round. Year round events going on
292	Can expose my children to educational, sports, cultural opportunities
293	Can go to activities outside own culture - joy and sense of "who I am", strengthens community, ambiance
294	Can have a voice
295	Can they make it more friendly, like newer bus for more frequent and highly used routes, cleaner vehicle, fewer roads, more bike lanes, more pedestrian friendly areas. more family oriented night life.
296	Can wear whatever you want to opera, symphony, theatre, concerts etc. Used to be courteous drivers and people in lines Easy and close access to wildness/ wilderness/ wildlife corredors/washes etc. Wasn't like Phoenix and other metropolises.
297	Casino venues good entertainment
298	Centralized on-going activity
299	Church architecture, paintings, statues explain much about people.
300	City amenities with a small town feel
301	City council needs to work to keep gem show
302	City festivals (Dia de Muerte, 4th Ave street fair, Rodeo Parade)
303	City support for activity-minded (sports and fitness) events
304	City wide events
305	City,neighborhood and citizen sponsored activities
306	Civility
307	Climate change is upon us and we are really dragging our feet in the interest of old ways, entrenched economic power and lack of great enough initatives. We must mitigate the effects of climate change.
308	Climate has a lot to do with quality of life emotionally, physically and socially. It also can encourage or prevent some activities.
309	Close to Freedom Parks for other activities
310	Closer sphere of people living and meeting near me. Including music, kids events, restaurants, arts, summer camps for kids. All help build community and help us know each other more
311	Clubs for young people
312	Coffee shops close to university
313	College town gives a little wider view and wider perspectives. You hear debate and other views are represented
314	College, arts, natural public areas, mixed cultures.
315	Coming from a smaller town, I enjoy the diversity of activities Tucson has for people to learn and experience.
316	Coming from the Southeast part of the country - I have lived first hand the divisiveness of not being accepting of other skin colors. I love the southwest because people are more open minded and more educated. I am proud to now live in area like this. However, I am embarrassed at how some fellow Arizonans are creating division. I don't think it is a race issue however so much as an economic issue so I have hope that we come up with a solution.
317	Commitment to the artists' community
318	Communication clarity
319	Community Events
320	Community Events (ex: 4th Ave Street Fair)
321	Community Events like Second Sunday, the Fox Theater, Park events. Ways for people to come out and see all the great things Tucson has to offer
322	Community activities
323	Community cultural events - free (low cost)
324	Community culture activities
325	Community events
326	Community events ( a lot to do!)
327	Community events Culture
328	Community events and celebrations (All Souls Parade, fiestas, youth events, honoring history)
329	Community events and parades, etc.
330	Community events for youth
331	Community events/gem show/street fair/farmers market
332	Community feel/ arts
333	Community is a place, but more importantly it is where people live together. When a community can embrace a wide range of incomes, interests, and activities it is truly a rich community. Where else could I go to watch horses race where quarter horse racing began and then to hear the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Tucson, I hope, will always keep one foot firmly in the horse/chicken/desert world and the other in classic culture, art theatre, music, all underpinned by an excellent educational system for all.
334	Community is essential and liberals do it better
335	Community is generally supportive of diversity & creativity � Wingspan � Evolution of small events into full-on big time must-dos
336	Community radio (KXCI), community activities such as the Peace Fair and Tucson Kitchen Musicians annual folk fest, and just some very good friends.
337	Community spirit - open to all; easy to build friendships
338	Community water park
339	Concerts, stuff to do (maybe a bigger arena?)
340	Connection to culture and an opportunity to have artful hobbies
341	Consider limits to growth to prevent sprawl - look at other models
342	Constant festivals
343	Contributes to night life and drawing residents (to come to stay)
344	Coordordination of community activities.
345	Cosmic Origins Lecture Series; other science lectures series
346	Could benefit from better live music and clubs, to better theater
347	Create an equestrian center that ofers year-round events
348	Create dynamic artistic economic environment, small businesses, downtown arts community
349	Create more amusement water parks, water rides, IMAXX, ice-rinks etc...
350	Create more events or things to do on the city.
351	Create more free events for all ages
352	Create more fun things to do that would draw people here to vacation
353	Creates a sense of cohesiveness for community efforts and events (i.e. Tucson Meet Yourself)
354	Creates an understanding with community - how they grow and evolve because of growth and conscience decisions
355	Creates learning
356	Creates more tolerance (to teach your kids)
357	Creating a culture of accessible community events would promote involvement and support for a wider variety of activities. More opportunities will attract a more diverse group
358	Creating activities would provide a sense of belonging
359	Creation of intergenerational activities creates a sense of place. Youth value their community and we create a community that is vested in itself.
360	Creative
361	Creative Open Minded People
362	Creative and community-minded people
363	Creative and innovative forces
364	Creative and spiritual
365	Creative class, flexible jobs
366	Creative people
367	Creative, diverse population, progressive ideas
368	Creativity & Culture
369	Creativity is encouraged through the arts from art museums, to classes, to art fairs
370	Creativity of our citizens
371	Creativity runs in the streets!
372	Cultural Activities
373	Cultural activities
374	Cultural activities and the arts
375	Cultural and artistic Diversity
376	Cultural and artistic endevors such as concerts, plays, scientific presentations at the U of A, historical and art museums easily accessible. 4th Avenue activities and open air markets, etc.
377	Cultural diversity & tolerance
378	Cultural diversity - arts and education
379	Cultural diversity and Tucson celebrations - history, fiestas, food, museums, art, music
380	Cultural events
381	Cultural events - usually through the U of A
382	Cultural events celebrating different cultures
383	Cultural events- fall/spring fairs
384	Cultural mixing pot � events (Tucson Meet Yourself, Folk Festival, Chilli Cookoff, local music)
385	Cultural offerings
386	Cultural offerings - theater and the arts
387	Cultural opportunities
388	Cultural opportunities & history
389	Cultural opportunities (arts education and facilities)
390	Cultural opportunities - symphony/plus Mexican proximity and flavor
391	Cultural opportunities here
392	Cultural opportunities � dining choices, etc. are big for a community this size
393	Cultural programs
394	Cultural, age, lifestyle, arts, educational options. Generally (used to be more) a more inclusive and tolerant community than others in the state.
395	Cultural, arts environmental- social
396	Cultural, entertainment, dining opportunities
397	Cultural, outdoor, etc. activities
398	Cultural/Community Events
399	Culturally aware folks
400	Culture
401	Culture - Entertainment
402	Culture -- ballet, symphony, live theater, art galleries, live music, the book fair
403	Culture and arts are enrichment for our community-especialy those offered by the U of A and the Az theater
404	Culture is a part of my life and I look for it wherever I go. The arts provide this so having it readily accessible is very important. We need to build and maintain a museum community as well. But buildings that have no charm are a waste.
405	Culture, Arts, entertainment, great food
406	Culture, choice, focus on education, creative thinkers, variety - all the fringe benefits of living near a major state University.
407	Culture- tons of art, music, UA events
408	Culture/arts scene
409	Cyclovia=more frequent
410	Dances for meeting people (Armory Park)
411	Dances, parties, and night clubs
412	Dancing opportunities
413	Dark skies for astronomy
414	Day city, lack of nightlife - more activities for all ages
415	Decent presence of art/artists/community/local art
416	Demonstrate the many paths to the divine as well as the amazing cultural offerings of music, dance, food, etc.
417	Denser central development will make it easier and more attractive for more people (including me) to walk, bike, or take public transportation to shopping, entertainment, and recreation.
418	Density, not each for his own. Density of business ideas, density of sports complexes to arts to residents. Density of entrepreneurs working together. Tucson fails most here.
419	Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, and many nature walks. Wingspan events, theater, lovely libraries, friendly librarians, Parks and Rec opportunities.
420	Desert environment - friendly people, diversity, cultural events, the UofA
421	Develop a coordinated out-of-school time system for youth that improves quality and increases access.
422	Development and entertainment activities for children and teens
423	Different perspectives
424	Differing points of view, entertainment venues, restaurants, you name it
425	Digital arts!
426	Distinct buildings, unique individuals, locally owned and operated buisnesses, hidden treasures, strange downtown arts cultural, the ever specific sonoran desert.
427	Diverse Culture
428	Diverse backgrounds leads to better ideas
429	Diverse cultural opportunities - both local music and national music that's brought to town.
430	Diverse cultures and artistic expression
431	Diverse cultures and diverse life experiences strengthen and enrich a community and help community residents to be open to learning from one another, open to change and innovation. We all feel safer and freer to be who we are, with less fear of bigotry, and we all feel more wiling to take risks to share our perspectives and new ideas for solving problems. Part of this diversity is that we are a border region, and it's important to me that we value our Mexican heritage and respect the nation of Mexico as our neighbor. We also border the Tohono O'odham nation, and it's also important to value our Native American heritage.
432	Diverse options in dining, entertainment, family and cultural activities
433	Diverse people have good ideas - more good ideas, more likely to get ideas that work for people
434	Diverse population and acceptance of the diversity
435	Diverse things to do. Easy to get around
436	Diversity allows for new innovations in the economic area.
437	Diversity creates a more interesting, vibrant community. Multiple perspectives lead to new and sometimes better ideas, and add to local and global goodwill.
438	Diversity in arts and entertainment
439	Diversity is a strength--along with the people come traditions, values, art, activism, strength and growth
440	Diversity is stength, creativity and interesting oppotunitites
441	Diversity of activities
442	Diversity of arts / music / festivals
443	Diversity of cultural events
444	Diversity of cultures/thoughts/opinions
445	Diversity of ideas/ideals is good, but strong communities are fed by strong families. A family oriented mentality would suit the area by making it a priority to have and raise families here, and support them with appropriate. activities.
446	Diversity of restaurants, culture
447	Diversity of things to do
448	Diversity should be important to everyone. as you are exposed to more people, ethnic groups, attitudes you can be more understanding and accepting.
449	Diversity � culture � food � arts
450	Diversity � people, leisure opportunities, neighborhoods
451	Diversity, mix of cultures and influences from the hispanic influence, old west to the university- this is reflected in the arts, architecture, cuisine and celebrations. I want to live somewhaere that has such a 'signature' style
452	Diversity/tolerance
453	Diversity: Each neighborhood is unique and diverse. Our city contains great creative neighorhoods that are unique and have their own personality.
454	Do events in order introduce people to unity and the community
455	Do it yourself flavored happenings on a small budget
456	Does anyone go to the Santa Cruz River 'Park'? It is so desolate. I rarely see walkers or bikers there. When we get big rains in the summer, people come out in droves to the river beds that have significant water in them. San Antonio made the River Walk with a canal system. Indianapolis recently did, too. We can get some of those intelligent, energetic, creative people to come up with a way to do that here with reclaimed water...tourists, restaurants, recreation and other activities that make money and provide quality of life follow water.
457	Don't want to end up, sitting at home watching tv, in my elder years.
458	Dont clog up the streets with speacial activities
459	Downtown - dead on the weekends
460	Downtown - restaurants, nightlife, compactability, great place to live
461	Downtown Events with the Library & Car Show
462	Downtown Festivities
463	Downtown Saturday nights and 4th Ave
464	Downtown activity
465	Downtown art/community
466	Downtown festivals
467	Downtown is the heart of every city and town. Downtown's parking discourages people from dining, visiting, hanging out and making this a vibrant city center. Offer FREE parking in garages on weekends.
468	Downtown makes perfect sense for this. Cafe Poca Cosa sure did its part--inside you would think you're in a different city. How about if this were an area of choices--NICE nightclubs with live music: I mean we've got many dives, (Rialto, The Mint, The Hut, Club Congress, the Boondocks--shall I go on????) but not much else...
469	Downtown should be a place that people want to gather for community related events. In my hometown of Oklahoma City, downtown is the place to do business, to go out on the weekend, to catch a ballgame, and have great shopping experiences. It is esthetically pleasing and easy to get around once down there. Anytime I go back home, downtown is the first place we go.
470	Downtown suffers because there are not a lot of people living downtown. Condos above stores is a great idea. People are located near activities so they can walk to events. Additional population density downtown would provide more business for the downtown core.
471	Downtown's culture like Meet Me at Maynard's
472	Draws more people to the region and gives families with children easy access to family parks
473	Driving is easier in a small town. I grew up in Sierra Vista and like Tucson for the variety of options available for entertainment and education.
474	During difficult economic times, the community cannot afford a lot of entertainment
475	Each month, all the parks should host family celebrations to honor 'togetherness' with free activities and drinks
476	Each weekend there is a different activity going on and is well advertised
477	Ease of access to, and interest in the arts, by the Tucson community
478	Ease to go shopping at the level you can afford ie. Walmart to La Encantada, theater, dinner, concerts (like Elton John, Cher, KD Lang, Joan Baez only 10 minutes from my home.
479	Easy access to activities
480	Easy access to central tucson events
481	Ecletic nature of the community.
482	Economic / cultural asset
483	Education and research make a quality University and increase jobs in the region
484	Education provides innovation
485	Education, arts, personal development. Because of a large population of retired people; Tucson offers a lot of choices in the above mentioned areas.I
486	Education/ Activities
487	Educational and entertainment options
488	El Tour
489	Eliminates harsh weather as a variable. Year around opportunities for events, outdoor activities, etc.
490	Elimination of public murals and art
491	Elimination of public murals/art. Suppresion of culture
492	Embrace our different cultures
493	Embrace the arts.
494	Emphasis on Art and local business
495	Empowering, engaging, enjoyable
496	Encourages creativity and boosts learning
497	Encourages tourism, community participation, intellectual employers and employees, quality of education, standard of living
498	Engaged donors to education and research
499	Engaging activities allows our family to connect to the community in different ways.
500	Enhance/create a vibrant Downtown - one that draws all residents (e.g. TMY) Need stores, more affordable restaurants, and more public events
501	Enjoy athletics, art, music, theater, etc., and all aare of high quality in Tucson
502	Enjoy the eclectic environment of 4th avenue, U of A, downtown Saturday night, and Mexican influence on our culture. Enjoy the liberal and open minded thinking of most people in Tucson.
503	Enjoy the freedom to worship and share and pray with many as well as conservative views respected
504	Enjoy with family
505	Enjoying being outside in our backyard and neighborhood in midtown (Broadway & Country Club area), reading, gardening, walking, bike riding; easy access to downtown and at the UA at various cultural events and institutions (TMA, UA museums, Centennial Hall, UA lectures, public libraries).
506	Enormous cultural, arts, science, knowledge driver & economic engine & power center of learning
507	Entertainment
508	Entertainment & jobs
509	Entertainment availability.
510	Entertainment opportunities
511	Entertainment options
512	Entertainment value of cultural events - ballet, theatre
513	Entertainment/culture
514	Entertainment/sports
515	Entrainment sights
516	Equal representation of people (religion, education, views) - it's fun
517	Especially downtown, lets transform the rondstat bus terminal into an outdoor plaza and performance venue. submerge the stone speedway intersection and expand the park to 3 corners servicing students and downtown. encourage food carts and bike parking.
518	Even though Tucson feels like a small town, there is a very open-minded and inclusive sensibility to it, as well. It is great that we can have people of all walks of life and all political persuasions freely exchanging ideas. I believe that part of the credit for this has to be given to the presence of the University of Arizona, and I hope that we will continue to value its presence in our community.
519	Even though we are 1 million + in size, it feels like a small town, with local businesses and locally owned (GOOD!) restaurants and neighborhood festivals, it feels like a small town.
520	Event planning / entertainment
521	Events
522	Events - need more hotel space
523	Events at Downtown
524	Events available to the general public at no cost or at a low cost.
525	Events like the All Souls Processioin, 4th Ave, shows downtown, etc
526	Events like the All Souls Procession, the many and various outdoor events with music, art and entertainment--these make the community lively and fun, and celebrate diversity.
527	Events show pride in Tucson
528	Events to get to know the community
529	Events, students, feel of a university town
530	Events/Concerts
531	Every city that I visit has a vibrant, tourist friendly downtown that represents it's arts, food and culture. Tucson still needs work here.
532	Every weekend there is multitude of possibility of entertainment.
533	Everyday we have numerous choices of things to do here in Tucson...whether athletics, theatre, live music, etc. there is an abundance of activities.
534	Everyone agrees on these things
535	Everyone is welcome...conseratives/liberals; wealthy to low income; young to retirees; ethnic groups; races; creeds; small business to large corporations
536	Everything that an urban area offers is offered here (music, plays, sports, some night life, etc.) or is a reletively short drive north Phoenix.
537	Everywhere you look in Tucson you see signs of people putting a bit of themselves in the city--you have the murals and scupltures, you have the musicians on 4th ave, you have the local restaurants established by the immigrants we have from all over the world, you have the contributions of the refugee communities. Tucson does a very good job of avoiding the corporate and the overly-manufactured. This is the most important aspect of Tucson for me because it means I also have a place to get involved. The city seems more meaningful, my neighbors seem more real.
538	Excellent cultural offerings for this size of community
539	Excellent school, lots of research areas of interest and good public education campaigns
540	Exposure to art
541	Exposure to cross section of humanity through festivals, lectures, and various social events bringing together diverse cultural members
542	Exposure to the arts helps people to develop their own unique talents and find ways to express them
543	Extend more activities to the Southwest side
544	Extracurricular activities (sporting activities, etc.)
545	Family activities
546	Family involvement and exploration
547	Family-friendly activities
548	Farmer's markets and quilt classes, free concerts in beautiful parks and a glorious old cathedral, symphony and bluegrass, gem show shopping, street fair, college sports, baseball du jour, great places to walk. Randolph/Reid Park, including Parks & Rec classes, and Sabino Canyon. A neighborhood without lights or sidewalks where I can admire the stars and feel like I'm in a small town.
549	Farmers Markets
550	Fear and negative feelings deter growth, communication and creative problem solving.
551	Feeling a sense of belonging and connection. Everyone is working together to better our community, not just living separate lives. People take pride in their neighborhoods. The city puts on events that bring people together and builds infrastructure in a way that allows people to convene in public spaces (east side not included, unfortunately).
552	Feels like a small town with many big city amenities.
553	Festivals and events
554	Festivals are the cornerstone of the wonderful events that bring residents out in force to enjoy life in the Old Pueblo
555	Festivals catch on here...Tucson Meet Yourself, Chili Festival, All Souls Procession, Christmas Light Parade, etc. all seem to get bigger and bigger each year.
556	Festivals, museums, music and art, science and literature.
557	Festivals/street fairs
558	Festive atmosphere
559	Few cultural activities for Blacks
560	Fill up La Placita
561	Finish the downtown Rio Nuevo! The city should get it done so we have a community area encouraging fine arts and entertainment events.
562	Folks willing to create events and opportunities for others
563	Food, art, architecture
564	Food, fiestas, fun
565	For a area with a population of less than a million we have a pretty lively art community. There's always a play or performance to attend. Bonus is that some of these are outdoors and free! Tucson Pops, Winds, Shakespeare in the Park are favorites
566	For a city of this size there seems to be an amazing number of opportunities to go to musical events, arts events, festivals, and collegiate sports. All that's missing is major league type sporting events
567	For a relatively small city, Tucson has a highly developed cultural community. Lots of artists and arts venues. Top notch
568	For a small town, high quality arts a function of being the education center for Arizona for the first 100 years
569	For events and food choices, different points of view
570	For kids that have a rough home life, it gives them a space to be themselves
571	For size, offers lots of high quality venues
572	For the size of Tucson, it really offers something for everyone.
573	For work, recreation, leisure, entertaining out of towners and overall quality of life the weather impacts our mental health as well as our physical well being. The absence of natural disasters like earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, floods and extremes in weather.
574	Form the adoption of the Sonoran Conservation Plan, a landmark in environmental planning to the vast network of hiking trails, the County and the various jurisdictions within it, prioritize connectivity, providing ample opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. These not only are valuable amenities. They are also a way to keep a community healthier.
575	Fox theater
576	Free open air entertainment and education
577	Free public events
578	Free thinking and research
579	Frequently hearing from residents that there is 'nothing to do' here, and yet, there is always something unique going on.
580	Friendliness
581	From Tohono O'odham baskets to Casas Grandes pottery to Talavera tile to downtown murals - artists love to create here.
582	From people watching to great events such as Tucson Meet Yourself, Blues Heritage Festival, great venues such as the Rialto, Fox Theater, great little restaurants.
583	Fun Park
584	Fun activities for children
585	Fun activity
586	Fun and Food.
587	Fun and safe area, and it's free
588	Fun to participate in the arts
589	Fun to see what's available
590	Fun, close, accessible
591	Fund/improve performing art facilities and parks
592	Funky, artistic activist community
593	GVR activities
594	Gains learning experiences vs. TV watching; more than just keeping kids out of trouble
595	Gains self-value; like they are part of something, respect for self
596	Galleries, art museum, public art
597	Gathering places for diverse cultures
598	Gem and Mineral Show
599	Gem show
600	General culture of Tucson (festivals, celebrations, etc..) museums - food Latin or Native influences
601	General voter apathy and lack of knowledge
602	Get a chance to meet different people, do different things
603	Get people out of their homes to mix together people of all ages and cultures. Work on changing negative attitudes that have been around for generations that pit one side of town against another. Some folks are afraid to go to the South or West sides of town even though they have never even been in those neighborhoods. Opening the culture avenues will to entice citizens to care about all of Tucson not just their home turf. Open the minds of the citizens to invest in their city and neighbors. Make a concerted effort to encourage all Tucsonans to embrace the UofA and Pima. Create a plan to help citizens to embarce culture, arts and sports to help them join with all other Tucsononas in enjoying the company and contribution of everyone in Tucson. A comprehensive cultural impact plan can be desinged and implemented even with limited resources.
604	Gets us walking around
605	Getting to see top notch athletics and top notch entertainment through UA Presents.
606	Getting to see/know/experience different cultures (food, music, etc).
607	Give kids something to do
608	Give's me something to do.
609	Gives us a more creative community
610	Gives us something to do
611	Golf, hiking, theatre, restaurants,
612	Good array of dining and entertainment options
613	Good cultural life (there's always room for more)
614	Good infrastructure is important for public safety, economic development, respect and feeling for the community, and public activities.
615	Good parks and music opportunities
616	Good size community, with a variety of restaurants, activities and things to do.
617	Good variety of cultural events
618	Good weather/humidity provide for year round activities
619	Government entities to really listen to citizens
620	Grassroots arts activity
621	Great Mexican food. Indian popovers, then you go to the bratworse and Philipino food. It is a great place to see people and eat some great food. Plus all the singers and dancers, bag pipe players. Everyone gets to shine.
622	Great Opera, Theater, Museums
623	Great activities always going on
624	Great entertainment and sports
625	Great entertainment in arts & sports.
626	Great opportunities like Broadway, symphony, sports - but can be lost like Sidewinders, Spring Training if not careful and supportive
627	Great place to participate in dog-related activites.
628	Great sports, entertainment, good medical facilities
629	Great variety of locally owned, creative, high quality, interesting, kid friendly and affordable food establishments make this a 'foodie' paradise.
630	Greater acceptance of immigrants
631	Greater use of the arts as a means of social and economic growth
632	Greek Festival, St. Patrick's Day, Tucson Meet Yourself, etc.
633	Grew up in Marana, nothing to do, took away our only skating rink
634	Growing up in Florida, people were stuck up and always judged others. Tucson natives do not
635	Hands-on education; interacting with other members of society
636	Has good shopping , restaurants, arts, culture
637	Have a lot of creative people supported by patrons, not by government
638	Have events that have nationwide appeal, ie accenture golf tournment
639	Have great friends and a loving partner is extremely important but there's more. Casual acquaintances and random people I meet are mostly friendly and helpful. And the creative community here is amazingly supportive.
640	Have more activities that will benefit the youth in our community, to educate and informe on the issues in our state
641	Have more exciting things around here
642	Have more free places for children and teens to hangout and keep busy
643	Have neighborhoods, organizations, and individuals perform constructive activities to fill the voids left from budget cuts. We can weed areas, pick up trash, paint over graffiti, maintain properties, help with security, etc. I know that the problem is liability.
644	Having a downtown, university and the art area on fourth ave. gives us many different options, not to mention the foothills and outer areas of town.
645	Having a large state university in town brings in diversity and a variety of activities.
646	Having a vibrant downtown is the key to a successful, fun city. If we want to attract good jobs and intelligent and creative people here, we need a creative and fun downtown.
647	Having an educated populous is what makes my number one reason for living in Tucson (innovation and creativity). In this era, education has evolved into really understanding how to teach people to be creative thinkers. This must be a priority for our community.
648	Having grown up in Tucson, there wasn't much of entertainment for the younger kids. Something besides movie theatres
649	Having options for recreation - our parks,the theater, art galleries, concerts both indoors and outdoors, festivals and such keep me active, inquisitive, happy and not on the couch!
650	Having the U of A in Tucson keeps Tucson young, and there is always something to learn. The U brings cultural events that we wouldn't have otherwise.
651	Having the ability to attend a vast array of events in or out of doors
652	Having the university in the city provides me and my family educational opportunities, cultural activities, and sports activities that would not be available without it.
653	Health care, UA events, concerts, plays, variety of churches and restaurants
654	Healthy arts and music scene / hispanic culture
655	Helping me and my others become more educated and provides activities for the community
656	Hiking year around. Monday's at Maynards. Cycling. Walking to city sponsored activities and gardening.
657	Hispanic, native American, 'Anglo', western and other cultures - historically and present make Tucson interesting and fun. Lots of art and cultural events
658	History, culture, landscape
659	Holiday events
660	I am a U of A grad and a lifelong fan, enjoy various events that the university brings and it also keeps the city vibrant 'hip'
661	I am a creative person who needs room to roam in a career. I've been able to do what I enjoy as long as I've been willing to work hard and been able to be self employed for 25 years.
662	I am a life long student and it is wonderful to have the UofA in Tucson and its offerings to the community in the arts, continuing education, science and humanity programs.
663	I am a local Tucson artist and I think making Tucson an art destination would be very helpful for Tucson's image and for bringing money into the local community.
664	I am a musician and like to enjoy/experience local and national music. I have lived in other parts of the country (smaller cities) that don't bring in bands (both large and small) from around the country.
665	I am a research scientist and my spouse is an artist. Good career opportunities and a stimulating creative environment are important to me.
666	I am active in the arts scene, as a volunteer and patron, and to have all that the university has to offer, along with the classes aimed at seniors, makes Tucson, and my life full and rewarding on so many levels.
667	I am always amazed to hear people talk about how dangerous or difficult it is to be downtown and do things there. I am encouraged by 2nd Saturdays, but would like to see more done to build confidence and excitement with everything that downtown offers and could offer
668	I am an artist and dancer. I like being around other creative people. I enjoy attending art events and hearing live music.
669	I am an artist and it is very difficult to make a living as an artist in Tucson.
670	I am constantly learning more and meeting new people
671	I am fascinated by all the creativity-the music, the smaller businesses, coffee shops, clothes, gatherings.
672	I am hoping that the Streetcar ties Downtown and the U of A together in a way that spurs development and creates a destination that allows us to eat, drink and have fun. Fun for adults and family.
673	I am never bored in Tucson. There is always a lot going on that allows me to get out and mingle with the community, meet new people and support local businesses.
674	I am now and elder and am partially disabled. Being low income I cannot afford taxis. I do not go anyplace now except to medical appointments and grocery shopping because of a lack of transportation. I am cut off from festivals, artistic events, concerts, etc. because I can not get there. We need small SUV's for door-to-door transportation. The Sun Van is okay, but you have to wait too long if you don't know your exact departure time.
675	I am on the board, but even if I was not, Moca is one of the best contemporary art museums in the country and is doing a huge part to help revitalize downtown and bring creative, cutting edge thinking in a variety of subjects to Tucson.
676	I am retired and enjoy working with others for a common goal. This affords me an opportunity to be socially creative and express my self.
677	I am tired of hearing people complain about what Tucson lacks. I'd like people to focus more on the things we do have here. We have great libraries, we have a retired population that represent a wealth of knowledge and skills, we have live in a beautiful place, we have many cultural activities. Why do we always compare ourselves to other cities? Let's fulfill our own potential while celebrating the assets that make Tucson special.
678	I answered a lot in #1, but the idea is we have great theater, environmental groups, a gay friendly city that is generally pretty tolerant.
679	I appreciate all the diverse cultural events - Greek Festival, Dia de San Juan, Native Pow Wow.
680	I appreciate having all the cultural things around me, music, food , the language, history etc.
681	I appreciate that people here are more tolerant than in other areas in the state, and that there is more community giving and caring for people who need a leg up. Also the University offers cultural offerings and there is LOTS in the way of theater. Not quite the 'Kennedy country' I'm transplanted from, but not Phoenix either (thankfully).
682	I appreciate the activites for women
683	I appreciate the rich cultural history of the region and the ways in which the arts and culture are celebrated and featured.
684	I appreciate the symphony, dance, art galleries, and depth of experience artists bring to a discussion and community.
685	I appreciate traditional annual events, e.g. Winterhaven, Tucson Meet Yourself (which is WAY better this year), 4 Ave street fair, Saturday night art walks, etc. It makes the city feel alive and vibrant, fosters community feel.
686	I believe I can save more money because there isn't much to do here that I am interested in. I do not go to shows often, concerts (big artists don't normally come to Tucson), etc.
687	I believe in whole and holistic healing in that body/mind/spirit work together to integrate physical, psychological and emotional healing. They are all part of the same human being. Each helps with the healing of the other two parts.
688	I believe neighborhoods have too much power over local politics. Many good projects have been scuttled because of some opposition by local neighborhoods,. Progress has to start somewhere. if a few local people oppose a development or project that could have significant long term benefit for the city as a whole it shouldn't get stopped because of a few sentimental people not wanting to see change in their backyard
689	I believe that it is critical that we value our unique, rare and rich history. Our history and the diverse cultures that exist are priceless assets that will continue to make Tucson/community/region a place on the map and draw tourism. The arts are becoming a viable draw to Tucson as well.
690	I believe the intentions are good to try and improve downtown but our city leaders dont have the right vision. There are many smaller cities throughout the US with better downtowns and night life. After all the money spent in downtown, there is still moderate activity.
691	I believe there could be more tournaments throughout the city that bring in southern Arizona teams to play in Tucson. Most tournaments are held in either Phoenix or out of state. It is difficult for these teams to find places to play.
692	I came from NYC and wanted to feel as though I knew my neighbors, and that they knew me. Tucson does that. It also has arts, culture, great outdoor activities, and is close enough to a large metropolis to drive there for a day trip.
693	I can attend the symphony, good plays, and plenty of other things that go on in the community.
694	I can engage in community-building with people from all walks of life who speak many languages and see the world from different perspectives. The interfaith community, volunteer organizations (removing buffel grass & habitat for humanity), events (gem & mineral show, Tucson Meet Yourself, 4th Ave. Street Fair, etc.) and various organizations (4-H, miniatures club, etc.) give people many opportunities to work together with others to make a stronger community.
695	I can go to a free concert in the park. come downtown once year and eat paella while listening to scottish bag pipes for free that is fantastic. No other city does these things it is amazing!!!!
696	I can go to a movie, or a play, or a concert, or play sports, or do whatever I desire.
697	I can walk during lunch and finish personal chores during this hour as well as visit the library (still free!) or sample great food at the farmer's market or Tucson Meet Yourself
698	I cannot imagine Tucson with out the UofA. The University brings so much to the area in the way of arts, culture, education, and interesting people who come here to work at or attend the University.
699	I did grad school at UA and I really like still being connected to them through my work and on committees. I think the UofA is really involved in this community in so many ways. A university also draws creative thinkers, good entertainment, and enables us to have events like the Festival of Books.
700	I do think some good progress has been made of late--thankfully--after years of a lot of nothing. So much more could happen though to attract people downtown and the UA should be a big player in it. Movie theaters, student housing, etc. should be pursued. And let's re-do Hotel Arizona with Rio Nuevo funds! That could be made into a cool hotel and solve part of the problem--and build a couple of little hotels--Courtyard Marriott style.
701	I do wonder if council members value the international gem show, it does not seem to be a burning issue to keep them here by finding a way to get an affordable hotel for them and other conferences
702	I don't see well at night. i don't like to drive. Want creative ways to get to/from bus stops so I don't have to walk a long ways from bus stop to destination.
703	I don't want to fight the hassle of a big city, with traffic, expense, and congestion, but I want to live in a place big enough to have a university and some variety in your life.
704	I don't want to travel 1000 miles for symphony or a good restaurant.
705	I easily can get where I need to go, there are lots of inexpensive things to do and quality educational and cultural events
706	I enjoy ATC and the symphony; I enjoy the Desert Museum and all the museums. I attend plays and concerts and take my grandchildren to the museums, parks and other cultural events or attractions.
707	I enjoy U of A sports games. As the teams have gotten better, so has the attendance and hype around their games.
708	I enjoy a number of different things to do - theater, concerts, wildlife, hiking, sports, museums - and Tucson has everything a person could ever want and it's reason number 2 I moved.
709	I enjoy astonomy
710	I enjoy being able to go to arts, sporting events and other university sponsored or hosted activities.
711	I enjoy bicycling, hiking, camping, fishing, site seeing. Lots of new bike paths have been paved and many more on the way! Sabino Canyon, Madera Canyon, Reddington Pass, Mt. Lemmon, Pima Canyon, Catalina State Park, Biosphere, San Xavier Mission, and all the other historical landmarks in downtown. El Tour de Tucson, Tour of the Tucson Mts.
712	I enjoy concerts and music and food and these things are minimal in tucson
713	I enjoy different areas of culture (mostly music)
714	I enjoy following and reading about local sporting events.
715	I enjoy going out. I think there is plenty of great spots around Tucson to go out, particularly on 4th Ave and Congress.
716	I enjoy having the opportunity to meet/be around intellectually stimulating people.
717	I enjoy nightlife and Tucson has no real nightlife.
718	I enjoy partaking in such cultural presentations
719	I enjoy participating in outdoor activities and the abundance of parks, trail systems and outdoor events are a definite plus for me!
720	I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Visiting resturants that offer great food and musical entertainment such as live bands or a single guitarist, contribute to the enjoyment of spending time with important people in my life.
721	I enjoy sporting events, arts, lectures and an intellectually and socially diverse population
722	I enjoy the Borderlands commmunity. I live the proximity to Mexico and Mexican influence. I like the University setting. I like the art, entertainment, and lifestyle that Tucson affords.
723	I enjoy the activities offered in a university town, from arts to sports to lecutres on interesting topics.
724	I enjoy the arts.
725	I enjoy the creativity that people bring to the stores there. However, over the past couple of months it seems like it has been getting a little to violent there and I no longer visit there after dark.
726	I enjoy the cultural aspect and intermingling of the people in the Tucson area.
727	I enjoy the interesting and quirky arts and events and the wonderful variety of food and restaraunts.
728	I enjoy the mixed Mexican/American culture and the cultural food and activities in the area.
729	I enjoy the rich cultural diversity and the many activities the diverse culture has to offer from restaurants to entertainment to festavels to meeting new people.
730	I enjoy the variety of cultural events andoutdoor activities.
731	I enjoy the variety of venues, music, art, theater, etc. The fact that there are many free options allows me to take my family. Pops concerts, art museum open on the first Sunday, University offering very inexpensive concerts etc.
732	I enjoy the various activities available because of the diverse background of the people.
733	I enjoy watching/listening to individuals who do things well. i do got to Phoenix a couple times a year but stay mainly in Tucson.
734	I enjoyd the arts and cultural events which keep me invigorated.
735	I especially enjoy the many outlets for theater & music here. I'm extremely disappointed at the diminished support for PCAC, an organization that enables many of the small theatrical companies to survive.
736	I feel like Tucson focuses too much in the older population, the snow birds and retirees. Tucson needs to keep young people here to help move it forward. There is nothing that attracts/retains younger people once they graduate. Not enough jobs that interest young people, not enough events that keep them happy here.
737	I feel like Tucson is finally starting to 'grow up.' The size of our community is large enough to support exciting opportunities for arts and entertainment, yet not so big as to be completely overwhelming. I am not opposed to Tucson growing in size, as long as we build the infrastructure (roads!) to support it.
738	I feel like Tucson is more reasonable than other places in the state in balancing care about citizens, fiscal issues & political agendas. The legislature is so extreme right now--so mean to people in their political zealotry--that the Tucson area is really the only place that I could live in this state. The focus on civility and kindness since the January shootings is very imp. to me. Let's use that event to bring hope to the state, the country & the world. Tucson's openess to different ideas & different kinds of people, esp. the LGBT community & communities of color, is crucial to my continued residence here. I also really like Tucson's laid back style & dress.
739	I feel like it could be an extension of the social, fun, and safe feel of University Ave but it really doesn't feel safe at all (except on the All Soul's Procession)
740	I feel that it employs a lot of people. It brings a sense of community and pride to Tucson and it is so important that locals have access to an insitution in order to get a quality education. It also brings tourism and out of towners to help boost the economy. All the sporting and theatre events the U of A provides is also so important and brings life to Tucson.
741	I feel that there should be more access or acknowledgment of community activities to bring people together, such as cleaning parks, planting trees, etc.
742	I feel the ticket price to show in Tucson are to high price , if there a way to get the price lower would be great so people with lower income can enjoy them also.
743	I feel the youth, for the most part, are marginalized in this town. especially those of color and living in poverty. most of these kids have the least to look forward to and this town doesn't do anything to encourage otherwise. im specifically speaking on youth from 12-20ish years of age. not only are we laking modern and captivating places/events but also culturally relevant ones.
744	I feel very comfortable living as a married gay couple in Tucson.
745	I find for some reason that many events in Tucson are 'underground' - it would be nice to have the various calendars and compilations of things to do in one online location
746	I find many people here to be intellectually curious and involved in interesting things. I like being exposed to those people and ideas because it inspires me to do more and learn more
747	I find that I am most alive in a community that is diverse, creative, and dynamic.
748	I forget how big Tucson really is sometimes. People are friendly, local businesses are great, there are wonderful big city arts and cultural amenities but it feels like a small town.
749	I grew up in New York City and I enjoy certain things about City living; shopping, theatre, arts, movies and ethnic diversity. Tucson has these things without the intimidation factor which is present in a huge City like New York.
750	I have 4 kids. I want all the kids to have a safe place to go and do fun and safe things
751	I have a Ph.D. but my job prospects here are fairly limited with only one major university. I've been creative and lucky with my employment options. With a poor economy I'm always a bit concerned about my future prospects.
752	I have a ethnically diverse family and it is important that my children respect and value their background and that the community is open and welcoming. Tucson, for the most part, has overcome racism based on the closeness to the Mexican border and the the immigrants from China.
753	I have a family and we love the book fair, Rodeo, and other interesting things to do
754	I have a friend who is a local musician, and I enjoy being able to see her perform in local venues. We also get awesome national acts coming into town to do concerts at Club Congress, Rialto Theatre, and Plush.
755	I have a garagae doors business, so I make it a point to get to know other businesses & communities.
756	I have a lot of activities and friends here.
757	I have a small marketing company and UMC is one of my large clients. Being involved with them for the past 5 years has opened my eyes to all the incredible docs and research that we have in our own backyard. I know that some folks think of UA as a small school in a small town with a great basketball program...we are so much more and are growing in every direction so rapidly.
758	I have acted, directed, worked in most aspects of the entertainment industry since my childhood here. My mother drove teams of horses in many old westerns and I was there on location with her. I'm an active member of the Old Pueblo Playwrights. I also indulge in multi-media artwork, as an artist and supporter. These arts are all available to anyone who wants to jump in and develop their own artistry.
759	I have always lived in a college town. Sporting events, entertainment, cultural events, and college students and faculty result in a comfortable scale and life-style.
760	I have always lived in small towns along the east coast and feel that Tucson is a great place to experience both a small town feel, yet have the conveniences of a larger city close by.
761	I have always loved the outdoors and the natural beauty. I am an artist/photographer and get out there as often as the rest of my life lets me. It brings peace and personal rejuvenation to me My Favorite places: Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tohono Chul Park, Arthur Pack Regional Park (I hope we can preserve pockets of natural desert like the SW side of this!), Catalina State Park, Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon, Saguaro National Park E and W, San Xavier Mission, Madera Canyon, Birding Areas in SE AZ.
762	I have an arts degree and this is the first community that I have lived in where the arts are valued...at least for the time being.
763	I have been known to be the type of person that does my own thing, strickly independent and for a large part the Tucson area reflects my thoughts.
764	I have been meeting a lot of creative people here. The Art scene is growing, and is quite diverse. I love that!
765	I have been to Phoenix and Denver and love how beautiful the downtown areas are so clean, full of activities, and fun.
766	I have developed my own creative side here -- never used before. I have taken a writing class at Pima, tile mosaic classes at Santa Theresa Tile and attended lots of theater and arts events. I am devoted to the Open Studio Tours in the fall and love talking to artists about their work. Art is very accessible here, in addition to high quality.l
767	I have felt that the people of the Tucson region are more comfortable with human diversity than any other population I have known in the cities of the East or the West, but of course this is in conflict with the current image in the wake of Senate Bill 1070, etc. Only time will tell me if the people have been driven by our Phoenix politicians into a harsher rejection of diffferences, but for now I still believe in tucson's people.
768	I have gained enjoyment an appreciation of indigenous and Latino culture from living in the border region of southern Arizona. From the food to the arts to programs offered by the University of Arizona, I feel that there are many opportunities to learn about the history and culture of the region.
769	I have lived in a few different places and I think the big city/small town duality of Tucson is quite unique.
770	I have lived in several areas of the country and this is the largest metro area. The size allows me to particate in a wide variety of entertainment events not available in smaller markets.
771	I have many friends and am involved in many community organizations. I enjoy the live music options.
772	I have noticed that everyone in the Tucson community is passionate about making a change in their community for the better.
773	I have two youth in their adolescense and they have nothing to do on the weekend
774	I just think it's so fun to see so many people and so many stones from all over the world.
775	I know many hudreds of people with whom I can work, play, organize, do political activites together and share information. Can find out cool things happening in Tucson all the time.
776	I know people everywhere like a small town, but I have everything I need like a big city. I know people they know me
777	I know that some people say there is nothing to do it Tucson, but I have a hard time deciding what to do because there are so many choices! You can look at incredible art, hear amazing music, and learn about other cultures almost every day here.
778	I know we have some cultural events, but I think we can have more events with all the different people who live in Tucson. There might be events I don't know, so it will be nice if there is a homepage or something which lists all the events in Tucson.
779	I like a smaller city where you can still get things done and have a variety of things to do. It retains it's own identity, both with personality and with defined space.
780	I like associating with people who are approachable, helpful, and warm. And their creative, spiritual nature is intriguing and energizing.
781	I like being able to do a variety of things, to try new things and to return to older things.
782	I like being able to get to activities I'm interested in without having to drive long distances or paying a lot for parking.
783	I like being able to live in a smallish city and have such wonderful access to fabulous local restaurants, art galleries and cultural events.
784	I like being around people who have liberal political values.
785	I like going to see things - the shows, the food, etc.
786	I like going to the musicals and concerts. I like that we have national exhibits like the Titanic exhibition that I saw in Minneapolis.
787	I like having a variety of cultural and artistic events to participate in. As a transplant from a larger metropolitan area, I'm used to having that and I'm delighted that it's available here.
788	I like having choices in activities, With the University, lots of different churches and organizations, we have no reason to be bored with life.
789	I like having money 'left' after 'necessities' including recreation (theater season's tickets) so that I can make donations or treat others to favorite spots, even on a middle income.
790	I like how Tucson does not feel overwhelming and like such a huge city such as Phnx or LA. Tucson still has a smaller town feel but still has a lot of entertainment, shopping, etc to offer. I think that is why so many people like it because you can still find something fun to do but it is not crazy expensive and there is still a lot of culture and events to explore.
791	I like how there are a lot of music venues, such as Plush, and different music events that take place throughout the year
792	I like learning about other people and their ways of life.
793	I like literature and art
794	I like living in a University city. It brings a great deal of enthusiasm for sports, arts and research. There are many offerings for all ages.
795	I like living in a diverse community where most people are accepting of the views and traditions of others.
796	I like living in university towns. I like the intellectual and cultural things that universities provide -- unusual film series, music events, seminars and talks -- and the people who then take advantage of those. And the type of community created by the people who are attracted to universities. I have two science graduate degrees from the UA and I now work at UA, so it's a big part of my life in Tucson. I think that having the university here enriches the cultural and intellectual aspects of Tucson.
797	I like living somewhere there is interesting things to do like the Dia de los muertos procession.
798	I like music and the arts!
799	I like music, specifically. And having a diverse and talented supply of local musicians is great. We need a few more good venues though.
800	I like taking my computers to cafes and spending time in them working on projects
801	I like that I am recognized in my grocery store and credit union, that my gym, restaurants, out-door events are friendly and close. I love that I can go to first class theater productions of many sorts, both local and national tours. I appreciate that we are not (yet) paved over and getting significantly hotter due to loss of open spaces.
802	I like that I can go to events downtown and I will always run into people that I know.
803	I like that Tucson feels like a small town, but is large enough to have lots of options for shopping, food, entertainment, etc. The small town feel makes everyone seem a little more approachable and friendly.
804	I like that Tucson has a wide variety of offerings with a small town feel.
805	I like that there are so many different things to see and learn about in the area.
806	I like that we are a strong arts community
807	I like that we have a variety of artistic venues, from museums to alternative music. There are many people here who are committed to art and it contributes to my enjoyment of the community.
808	I like that we have the amenities of a big city but have the feel of a small town
809	I like that, for the most part, people in Tucson are friendly, open minded and accepting. In other words, I want to live somewhere where people share my values.
810	I like the 4th Ave Street Fair
811	I like the Mexican influence on architecture and the arts.
812	I like the city center and the activities there
813	I like the conveniences of a big city, but the proper closeness of a small town
814	I like the creativity of the people themselves and the diversity of the music and art scene
815	I like the diversity of art/culture/entertainment options that Tucson offers: UA Presents, Az Theatre Company, Tucson Museum of Art, Desert Museum, etc.
816	I like the diversity of events that occur in our beautiful downtown area. Like the Meet Yourself, Downtown Saturday nights, Christmas Parade, Various ethnic festivities, etc.
817	I like the fact that people in Tucson are very creative and business oriented. I love that the University of Arizona is here - I would REALLY love to see the UofA get more involved with the small businesses SPECIFICALLY here in Tucson and do more to promote those businesses here than importing larger businesses from elsewhere. But on the same note, I am not against businesses moving here, as a matter of fact I would love to see more businesses move here and have specific areas or locations that those businesses could move to - kind of like San Diego..
818	I like the fact that the residents actively support support a variety of activities, ranging from civic dialogue, to the university and Pima College programs to the Botanical Garden and the Desert Museum, the spring music festival, etc.
819	I like the fact the University of Arizona provides quality entertainment. My family are season ticket holders for football and always enjoy coming up to watch the games. Also, the U of A is here to stay, not like professional teams that always have the option of leaving.
820	I like the intellectual aspect of the university, particularly the emphasis on the sciences and discoveries that can support economic development and improvement of the human condition. I like having access to live music and theater as well as enough movie theaters to provide a reasonable variety.
821	I like the many fine cultural and arts opportunities we have here. Most communities this size do not have the venue we do.
822	I like the music concerts, plays, shows and good food that we find here in Tucson. Because of the UA and also downtown venues, we have seen lots of great performances in Tucson and found many interesting cultural activities to take part in.
823	I like the parks and the traditions
824	I like the progressive vibe of Tucson because I feel like the community is open-minded and is moving in a forward positive direction in contrast to the rest of the state. I like that Tucsonans place a premium on education issues, immigration reform, urban revitalization, and working family issues in general.
825	I like the range of arts and other amenities that Tucson offers but also like the sense that the people here care about the community and even each other.
826	I like the southside because everything that I need I can find on the southside. Food, fun and the people.
827	I like the variety of activities available
828	I like the way citizens support each other (as for Gabby) in a crisis; the University gives prestige, lots of interesting things going on of all sorts
829	I like to attend these type activities. That is why I chose a 'University Town'.
830	I like to be involved in the community and if you are in the 'right circles' there are a lot of cool events that happen here. Sometimes they are not as well publisized as they could be.
831	I like to hike and be in nature but I also appreciate the amenities of an urban area.
832	I like to participate in cultural events, try many different ethnic restaurants and enjoy people from many walks of life and backgrounds.
833	I like to see what's fun activities there are around town every weekend. I only attend some of them - but it's nice to know others can go - especially families.
834	I like to think I am open-minded and not controlling with others. It is important to me that the people with whom I interact are charitable, enlightened and non-judgemental toward me and others.
835	I like to vast artistic talent.
836	I like to walk to entertainment.
837	I live close to downtown, and there is always something cool and fun to do that I have never seen before. The revitalization of the downtown area has greatly benefited me and really improved my quality of life.
838	I live in Sahuarita and it take 25 min to get down town and 45 min to get to the foot hills were good restaurants and entertainment is located.
839	I live on the north west corner of the Presidio area and to shop I have to go at least a mile and a half. Plus an city center should be a place where you can walk and find entertainment and commerce easily. I know! It's difficult.
840	I love Rodeo Days, the Gem Show, (Spring Training was pretty great too), Tucson Marathon, 4th Ave Street Fair, Dia de los Muertos and so many other events that Tucson makes it's own.
841	I love Tucson Meet Yourself and the 4th Ave Street Fair.
842	I love Tucson's great local restaurants, arts and cultural events, and hidden treasures and 'oddities'. It makes Tucson unique.
843	I love a little bit of both. Plenty to do in town, but very easy to be out in nature regularly.
844	I love all the art work around town
845	I love arts and culture
846	I love attending and watching the U of A sports and other school related activities
847	I love going to any place in Tucson and seeing someone that I know - it is a wonderful community that participates and supports activities across the gamut from arts to music to civic projects.
848	I love going to the Gem show in order to supply my jewlery making interests.
849	I love going to the theater, & appreciate all the free lectures & even concerts available.
850	I love having the option of listening to unique and amazing music throughout the day on the radio.
851	I love living at the Tucson House. The management and the people are great. Many activities are available and we have the option to work in order to reduce our rent
852	I love my job at the U of A. The U of A enhances the community with education, cultural and sporting events.
853	I love people getting healthy and the bike events, esp. urban assault.
854	I love riding trains - It's wonderful and there are no pat downs
855	I love roller derby, and Tucson has a great group in need of physical resources.
856	I love running the track, and the zoo.
857	I love spending time on 4th and the downtown area because of all the local artist and great food.
858	I love that the school is always a center of activity in the middle of Tucson. It offers great theater, music and sporting events.
859	I love that there is a vibrant music scene in Tucson. There are awesome bars and restaurants, and lots of things for a young person to do
860	I love that we have retiring people coming, but it is always balanced with the kids coming to the U of A. The focus on education and the great minds that are here because of the U of A. SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT it is the heart of our community.
861	I love the 'small town in the middle of a big city' I love the arts district, and BICAS and the remaining old buildings in the area. I love the tight knit communitys and barrios in the central area of tucson. I like the local aspects of downtown.
862	I love the 'west' the sort of little bit city, little bit rustic small town rebel ....with some of that creative happy 'hippie' feel, just like my own little neighborhood has the same in a more microcosm type of way.
863	I love the Gem show!
864	I love the Hispanic history of the Tucson area and the ethnic mix of the population. The University of Arizona encourages that diversity and values it. I hope we can continue that welcoming atmosphere to all people.
865	I love the Sonoran Desert and am glad there are natural areas that are preserved from development. The AZ-Sonora Desert Museum, Tohono Chul, and the Tucson Botanical Gardens are great. I love the hiking!
866	I love the U of A and all it offers to our community, especially regarding music and the arts.
867	I love the University, the arts, and culture that Tucson offers. In general, the progressive atmosphere both politically and religiously really makes this a more happy place to live, a place where I'm not constantly having to battle with the people to convince them that I am not a criminal because I love someone of the same sex.
868	I love the UofA Poetry Center! The Chamber music Festival, the gem show!
869	I love the Vail area do to things such as Vail Pride Day....makes you feel like a community.
870	I love the annual/weekly Events in the Tucson community including the All Souls Procession, The Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday Night Bike Rides, $3 Movie nights at Gallagher Theater at the U of A, Pops Under the Stars, and others. I feel very proud that these events are in my community and I often have visitors come from out of town specifically to attend these events. They are a great opportunity to connect with the community and the city offers great transportation (shuttles/buses etc) to these events.
871	I love the artists and artisans who own the stores and restaurants that make up our Tucson landscape.
872	I love the classic Tucson events like Tucson Meet Yourself, the Gem Show and just the variety of things to do
873	I love the creativity in this region. All Souls Procession is a shining example of many creative groups coming together.
874	I love the excitment of the campus and activities
875	I love the friendly people. Most everywhere you are greeted with a smile and hello. Sometimes not but most of the time you are. I like the mix of people and different cultures.
876	I love the great Mexican food resturaunts and cultural events that I have access to living so close to the border.
877	I love the historic and current Native American, latino, chinese and other influences, as well as the diversity of the U of A and gem shows.
878	I love the liberal social and political attitudes of Tucsonans. I love the liberal organizations and intelligent conversation that is so prevalent around the university and elsewhere in town. I love living within walking distance of a Middle-Eastern Hookah Lounge, Vegetarian restaurant and French cafe.
879	I love the murals
880	I love the outside eateries and the music at night. It's a great place to go and have fun with friends and enjoy the weather in a safe environment
881	I love the public Art Projects downtown, the walking bridges, the landscaping utilizing our Sonoran Desert heritage...'the feel of Tucson'
882	I love the public art on bridges and along the river parks, the galleries, and funky music scene. Second Saturdays has been a wonderful new tradition that I hope lasts!
883	I love theatre, music, and film
884	I love to go to Metro Centers for theatre, music, and events
885	I love to see local live music
886	I love to see the downtown changing and improving. Despite what others think - things are changing for the better- 2nd Saturdays, Meet Me at Maynards, special events, new restaurants and nightlife are very exciting!
887	I love to take my family to different events in the downtown area, at the U of A, or throughout Tucson.
888	I miss seeing first-run plays and performances as they generally bypass the area and we get older shows that are less appealing.
889	I moved here 11 years ago, knowing only one person. In all those years, I have been able to attend any function or volunteer for many activities...and merely stick out my hand and introduce myself. Nearly everyone is universally friendly and willing to include someone they don't know already in that activity.
890	I moved here from the SF Bay Area. Tucson offers a lot of cultural opportunities in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere that I enjoy.
891	I moved here specifically for the music available through the Jazz Society and the University of Arizona School of Music. I ended up marrying a participant in both!
892	I moved to AZ from the east coast 14 years ago; I've since welcomed a few more friends and family to the Old Pueblo. Everyone says the same thing about Tucson: compared to the east coast the pace is a refreshing and welcoming change. Even though there's always something to do, the city has a more laid-back vibe to it.
893	I need to have access to higher educational facilities and the arts. Tucson provides this, and at a very high level.
894	I need to spend lots of time outdoors and Tucson has so much in the way of urban trails, hiking opportunities, bike paths, etc. I love all the events held regularly, particularly 'Tucson Meet Yourself' and 'Second Saturday.' I walk up Tumamoc hill regularly too.
895	I participate in several organizations that present such events
896	I perform in 3 Fine Arts Music groups and not only get to participate in quality music but there is great talent and variety in the community.
897	I place a high value on the arts, education and such and on any given day or moment (except maybe 3:00 am) one can find much of same for satisfaction. I particularly like the multiplicity of art galleries and opportunities that exist here and the gallery walk this weekend is fabulous.
898	I rate having better police protection above this but hope the parks and rec classes won't be completely phased out.
899	I realize they are not the same thing, but they go hand in hand. I grew up in a tolerant and diverse - in a different way - community, but that's how I want to raise my child.
900	I really enjoy goin to events and still seing at least a few people io know - it's a sense of connectedness.
901	I really enjoy the art displayed on bridges and overpasses throughout Tucson. Even the smallest amount of color can liven up otherwise boring concrete and make people like me happier commuters.
902	I really like how Tucson has so many open air events like parades and concerts. I also like the many educational programs that are free to attend.
903	I really like the variety of events that take place in Tucson, from rodeos to classicial concerts. However, Tucson really needs to have larger venues to bring in bigger and better events of all types.
904	I really love all the murals around Tucson. I think that we could improve even more of our buildings with this technique, and it's also a great way to get the community involved and invested-- the murals can be chosen, designed, and/or painted by the community.
905	I really love the Mexican culture - and the festivals, food, celebrations, architectural influences, art, etc. that it brings with it.
906	I ride a bike, and am friends with others who ride bikes. Too much of Tucson is designed specifically for cars, and it discourages others from making the transition to healthier transportation.
907	I see so many vacant lots that get turned into apts. or parking lots. Why not find all these little lots and make pocket parks. People can sit in shady areas, walk their dogs, meet their neighbors, have a small garden plot to plant veggies. These could be gathering places as well as green areas to enhance the ambiance of neighborhoods. They don't have to be large. In Japan they are stuck everywhere in Tokyo, which is incredible crowded, but the neighborhoods have as much green as possible.
908	I seek out holistic health practitioners for myself, my family and my pets and there are many great ones here. Being expose to the quality and quantity of art here is inspiring and uplifting.
909	I spend most of my life in the city since I live and work here so it's critical to me that the people, activities, etc. are friendly and interesting.
910	I spend six months here to enjoy the mountains, biking, and golf. I also enjoy the restaurants and cultural events.
911	I take adult classes at U of A, Pima CC, attend the opera and ATC, attend sports events (U of A., Accenture matches) - all easily accessible within 30 minutes drive and affordable.
912	I take pride in the accomplishments of the University of Arizona in astronomy, life sciences, health care and so many other areas. I am also delighted with Tucson's leadership in optics, solar power, bio-technology, etc.
913	I teaches me to think outside the box
914	I think Tucson needs a couple of 'hearts' at key locations throughout the City. What I mean is a 'business district', 'arts district', 'food district', etc. Tucson has no 'heart' or 'hearts.' For example, in other cities there is a 'Chinatown' or 'arts district' or 'business district'. Tucson is scattered nothingness. We are unique. The old mission could be the 'Old Mission District.' Labeling is important to me and I think to visitors.
915	I think Tucson would be the perfect place if we offered more cultural activities and entertainment. Downtown is not one that I would call a walkable or inviting ares in part of the lack of entertainment.
916	I think Tucson's rich artists' community is unfortunately under valued as a 'selling' point to bringing people here. We have great grass roots music, art, and theater communities here that we could exploit for making Tucson a very appealing place to spend time as a tourist. Sante Fe did it, why can't we?
917	I think a community of artwork is important in developing a sense of solidarity within a town
918	I think arts and a value of creativity keep this community dynamic, intelligent, and center for personal and communal growth
919	I think graffiti is nice but should be put on paper - not walls or the art of other people
920	I think it is important to have ways to unwind, both in the great outdoors and via cultural events/experiences. Tucson offers both types of recreation.
921	I think its a great idea to make downtown a place to work and have fun.
922	I think of Tucson as progressive and open-minded - why then do we have such dysfunctional local government like Rio Nuevo, and family dynasties in South Tucson?
923	I think people are more friendly and accept differences more.
924	I think that this part of the city exudes so much energy. i love seeing the people walking, the musicians on the street at night. second saturdays are a great idea. its fun to come out and explore this are often.
925	I think the U of A brings diversity, art, and culture to Tucson. Universities generally do tend to attract a more progessive thinking subset of the population; I like that.
926	I think there needs to be more Arts opportunties to draw people into the community. More things for families to enjoy.
927	I think there needs to be more stuff to do like carnivals, etc.
928	I think this has created sprawl. More multiuse areas, creative use of historic buildings, and live/work space could add more vibrancy to historic parts of town in the after hours. Allow infill and perhaps more multistory buildings instead of having homes creep up our mountains. Although, outside of downtown, I do like the wide streets views of the mountains.
929	I think urban sprawl directly affects our sonoran desert ecology and I'd want us to protect our desert. I think urban sprawl also affects our ability to establish a more thriving downtown center where arts and culture programs can flourish.
930	I think we need more sight seeing, centers to help teens stay out of the streets
931	I think you could live here a lifetime, take advantage of every amenity the area has to offer, and still not take advantage of all there is to see and do in and around Tucson.
932	I took a mural tour of Chicago once have never forgotten it and would do it again tomorrow. We need murals and possible mural stories that tell our stories
933	I tried to find a bridge class in the early evening. . . a lot of courses are during the day.
934	I truly believe Tucson is more a hub for the creative, performing and even culinary arts than the Phoenix area and I want to keep it that way!
935	I value Tucson's feeling of 'small town' where many people know one another. I enjoy running into friends when I go to a store or to an event. I believe that the 'small town' feeling is related to people being involved in their community through neighborhood groups, faith communities, social change activism, etc. When people know each other, they are more likely to care about each other, and this is an indicator of a healthy community.
936	I value the new ideas that come in
937	I value this very highly; I am a lesbian, and appreciate the ability to be 'out.' There are many gays & lesbians here. I am also a progressive, and value the (relative) acceptance of all of us.
938	I voted for Rio Nuevo a number of years ago and find the actual implementation to be an absolute disaster - Tucson just hasn't gotten its act together at all. I prefer to support the arts through my direct purchases of items or participation in events or through personal contributions.
939	I want a more welcoming community for new comers. Get rid of the 'nimby' syndrome
940	I want more residents, condos, and activity downtown
941	I want to be in a place where I feel people are dedicated to creative expression and celebration of place. I like that Tucson is so casual and that everyone is so interconnected (i.e., you don't get 'lost' in the crowd). There isn't a lot of pretense here, which I like. I also like that folks here aren't as apathetic as from where I came from in the midwest--there are tons of folks putting a lot of volunteer hours into making Tucson a better place.
942	I want to live somewhere where indivuality and creativity are valued, not sameness and homogeneity.
943	I want to live where everyone is not just tolerated but welcomed. I moved back to Tucson for this reason, although, frankly it is not as welcoming to all as it used to be.
944	I want to work and play in a flexible and creative environment. Tucson's business community and public sector are by in large old school and don't make accomodations - flex time, telecommuting, job sharing, etc -for the changing demographics.
945	I went to UA as an undergrad, and now I work here. I think the University brings a lot to the region, in terms of sporting events, cultural events, and art.
946	I will have a minor in Fine Art when I graduate. I feel that artwork is important and I appreciate the element that it adds to new construction.
947	I work at the university, and there is the oportunity to attend many lectures of all types.
948	I work downtown and want to ensure that people from the 'burb's will want to come downtown to enjoy the arts.
949	I work downtown- it's like a ghost town after 5 pm weekdays and almost all weekends. Need a reason to come downtown. Also visitors are used to a 'real' downtown in other parts of the country.
950	I work in the non-profit arts community and find there are many places to plug in. I just moved here from Dayton, OH and I find Tucson to have a plethora of great cultural and culinary offerings.
951	I work with the homeless Unemployment keeps our families and individuals at risk for long term problems like foreclosures = homelessness = medical crisis = mental health problems = substance abuse problems = hopelessness = criminal activities = etc
952	I would bring Disneyland and the beach closer
953	I would end rodeo day off at school and make it a day off for Tucson Meet Yourself and make Tucson Meet Yourself a week long event
954	I would funnel more funding to the Arts
955	I would improve our commitment to the Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment communities.
956	I would like a much rejuvenated downtown. There are too many boarded up buildings and not enough to do there.
957	I would like for my son/young relatives to be able to join some type of youth group that offers programs specific to their interest as a way of keeping them away from less than productive activities
958	I would like to go to many of the concerts like Willie Nelson etc., but don't want to drive to what seems like a whole different city. The community center large arena is ugly and unfriendly. I'd love to see it gone and replaced with a state of the art facility like other more progressive cities have. Phoenix has done such a good job putting all its entertainment, arts and sports venues downtown and close to each other. We sure lost out there.
959	I would like to se 'a kinder, gentler' city!
960	I would like to see a downtown with a character to attract all age groups with quality venues for entertainment and a good variety of restaurants.
961	I would like to see events coordinated with special transit services to encourage people to take buses and light rail to get to downtown and other venues where activities are taking place.
962	I would love to see more pride and creativity in new architecture, more murals, public music, and any other ways which people can express themselves. This leads to more respect for other cultures and pride in the city itself.
963	I would love to spend more time downtime, but right now there aren't that many places to go there, aside from a few restaurants and many good cultural things.
964	I would work to bring together our local artists' communities to celebrate all we have to offer each other and others outside our community. We need to build bridges that allow all our local 'talent' to showcase and create a better place for all Tucsonans to live. Example, a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi- discipline arts festival.
965	I'd like to see even more performers here.
966	I'd like to see music, art, and theater in the parks rise to the level of soccer, baseball, and softball. I love Tucson's parks, and there is a great diversity of activities available in them. But I'd like to see the concept of replacing an athletic field with a performance space, or even open space, be just as appealing as the opposite.
967	I'm Asian, but I don't feel I stand out when I go out. I see different people everywhere, so I feel more comfortable living here.
968	I'm a drummer and have opportunities to perform as well as enjoy all of the arts/museums/events/etc.
969	I'm a musician
970	I'm a native and proud of this culture in that we are welcoming and open, while still allowing everyone to be themselves
971	I'm a painter and enjoy art
972	I'm a performing artist, and it's wonderful to be able to make a living teaching and creating.
973	I'm a young, single, professional woman who appreciates the constant festivals, fairs and events that keep my weekends full!
974	I'm accustomed to life in a larger city than Tucson. For it's size, Tucson has a good selection and quality of cultural activities and events, i.e., theater, music, films, discussion groups. Some of these are endangered, for example, the University by the State's short sightedness on supporting education and cultural activities that attract business with higher paying salaries.
975	I'm an amateur musician
976	I'm an art fanatic so seeing local murals and hearing local music is such a nice escape from the modern, construction-filled, busy Tucson
977	I'm an artist and enjoy living in Tucson because interactive art events are easily accessible to everyone. Events such as Tucson Meet Yourself, the All Soul's Procession, Carnaval and many other activities that involve and unite the entire community. These activities give Tucson a feeling of a close knit village rather than a large city (even though Tucson is now a large city).
978	I'm in a band.
979	I'm lonely
980	I'm not a sports person by any means, but I can clearly see the damage to Tucson's reputation and the major loss of revenue. Tucson should be encouraging exhibitions and events such as this to establish themselves here.
981	I've appreciated the new buildings going up downtown and want to see that area continue to be renovated. The art district was an idea that didn't work. Visitors would mention to me that it looked like a slum because the buildings were in disrepair. I'd like to see businesses in the downtown area that would draw families. In the past I've witnessed city sponsored events that only drew the strange edges of society. For instance, the night people could travel from bar to bar to hear bands. Tax paying citizens weren't participating. Even Downtown Saturday Nights was attended by mostly people on the fringe of society.
982	I've been out of work over a year and have started applying to jobs in Phoenix as I can't find work as a creative professional in Tucson. There is very little going on here for creatives.
983	I've been to all 50 states and have never been anywhere in which I was more comfortable being myself than I am in Tucson. No one judges me harshly if I dress in shorts and a T-shirt or speak casually. We're not expected to conform to some false ideal of Midwestern values of Northeastern sophistication. We're allowed to be ourselves.
984	Identity= Saguaros, desert oasis. "Smallest city with cultural attractions; opera, ballet, symphony, the arts, etc." It's not Phoenix.
985	If I need a doctor or a mechanic or a good theatre show or a great bank or lots of access to tight knit groups it is all here in Tucson.
986	If one is not into the outdoors, it is some what limiting as to activities
987	If these kids had something constructive to do they'd get in less trouble
988	If you know where to find people, there's a lot going on; lots of activities. You feel like you are part of the greater whole/ bicycling, writer, tennis
989	Importance of cultural presence throughout time
990	Important to feel safe in our towns and homes and feel we can play safely
991	Impression is that there is nothing to do
992	Improove the community center and it's activities.
993	Improve tolerance for others (gays, hispanics etc)
994	Improved downtown attractions
995	In Tucson, you are just a number. Out here we have the parade, etc. that people connect to.
996	In activities and people
997	In comparison to other areas of Arizona, Tucson seems to appreciate the art contributions from all for all. There are many local theatres, art galleries and practical public art (rattlesnake bridge).
998	In general, it is not as conservative as PHX and seem to have limited the sprawl.
999	In most cities the down town is the heart, and personality of the city. Our shuts down at 5 PM. It should be a place to meet people with restaurants, shops, cultural and sporting events
1000	In spite of being a smallish city, Tucson offers some cool big-city type cultural activities, along with lots of awesome homegrown, unique-to-Tucson type events
1001	In spite of my years fighting for the arts in downtown largely being ignored by the City Council, I feel an energy beginning again that could just remake that place into the vibrant place it was years ago.
1002	Inclusiveness and diversity
1003	Increase arts funding
1004	Increase free recreational programs for youth
1005	Increase recognition that there may be a better alternative to solve problems of community - those could even be found in Phoenix!
1006	Increase the arts and the timeframe in which we get plays and concerts
1007	Increases access to education (jobs and entertainment, changing lives)
1008	Increases awareness and cultural competence
1009	Independant attitudes
1010	Inexpensive, easy to park, relatively safe, but also great cultural opportunities downtown and on campus
1011	Influences jobs, Influences things to do, Leads to having a great city. A great city has a great downtown
1012	Information sharing works pretty wekk in our complex social network, but we can make it even better so that everyone can learn about everything going on... without a whole lot of work.
1013	Innovation
1014	Innovation and creative ideas.
1015	Innovative people and non-profit organizations
1016	Innovative transportation ideas
1017	Inside activity/diversity (example: ballet, symphony)
1018	Intellectual activities offered to public,lectures, museums, sports, Newman Center
1019	Intellectual and cultural activities
1020	Intellectual discourse, good sports teams.
1021	Intellectual diversity
1022	Intellectually vibrant
1023	Intelligent, diverse, compassionate humans make life interesting, fun and fulfilling
1024	Interconnectedness promotes understanding
1025	Interest and education
1026	Interesting and educated people
1027	Interesting happenings
1028	Interesting place to live
1029	Interesting things to do
1030	Intimate, historic concert venue that attracts national acts. I love this place.
1031	Involved with a lot of things, involved with the gem show
1032	It adds a culture and arts to our community
1033	It brings the best of academia, diversity, Arts, Sports, services and pride.
1034	It brings the creativity out in people
1035	It doesn't matter if I agree with evryone or not we have a very spirited community. People get involved in festivals, politics and causes.
1036	It feeds the soul
1037	It fuels my passion, creativity, and life. It inspires and physically impacts my sense of self and relationship to the planet. So many different birds! Having just moved down 1 year ago from Seattle, the amount of sunshine we get here is abundantly joyful. Love being able to savor the outdoors 365 days of the year.
1038	It has a lot of amenities.
1039	It has many arts venues that I particularly likeit attracts national groups./individuals.
1040	It has the many benefits of a city--research university, fine arts, convention center, museums, etc. without the big city pressure of traffic, congestions and pollution
1041	It has to be more vibrant and alive, Weekends in downtown are not exciting. I know a lot is being doen to attrack neighbors to downtown such as 2nd weekedn in downtown. More people need to support the FOX theatre. I know more peopel who would not miss a basketball game, yet you have a live band performing at the FOX and they say it is too far.
1042	It helps foster a culture that larger cities do not have. It also helps communication with others, and acceptance
1043	It inspires me to participate in the arts and small businesses that have grown beyond our city; Tucson seems to attract people with creative minds and talents that they are so willing to share.
1044	It is a fantastic showcase of all that Tucson is and could be a money maker if organized better.
1045	It is a focal source of pride in its accomplishments in academics, the arts and in athletics.
1046	It is a fun event that brings people together
1047	It is easy to become involved in so many groups and activities.
1048	It is good to have activities that the family can enjoy that do not cost an arm and a leg.
1049	It is great to have the university and an abundance of artistic and musical events. A particular favorite of mine is the Tucson Festival of Books.
1050	It is important for mental health
1051	It is important to be able to attend many different events, symphony, opera, U of A presents,etc.
1052	It is important to me that there are free public events to celebrate the Diversity of Tucson and to bring the community together. I would like see some free, larger musical concerts during the nice weather in Tucson. Check out Albany, N.Y.'s summer time music series or New Orleans spring time free concert series.
1053	It is nice to be in a community that is easy to navigate and 'feels' less crowded but that offers a wide variety of educational, recreational and cultural opportunities
1054	It is really sad that in a culturally diverse, college town that downtown closes at 9PM and is virtually dead on weekends. It is unacceptable and will further ruin the economy if it isn't fixed.
1055	It is rich (architecture, history, music, food) and exotic to me
1056	It is so difficult to find financial resources for our arts, educational and humanities organizations, because there is no good base of large businesses as in other communities where I have lived.
1057	It is so important to support the arts here in our own town. I drove all the way to Phoenix to see an opera - plays are important to me - cultural events are important to me.I try to attend them every week.
1058	It is something my family and I enjoy.
1059	It is the key to our cultural richness. It provides cultural, educational and medical enhancements. It brings interesting, educated, productive, caring people to our community. The campus itself is a wonderful urban park of sorts. It provides us with common things (like sports) to rally around as a community.
1060	It keeps me here
1061	It makes Tucson unique
1062	It means I have a broad array of things to enjoy and make me happy
1063	It means less fancy clothes, just as much theatre, dining out casually, not far to go to get a good meal.
1064	It provides me multiple opportunities to practice my hobby of photography, and hone my skills.
1065	It provides youth and many opportunities for things to do.
1066	It seems like there is nothing outside of campus
1067	It seems that our art and music scene is vibrant and that new artists are nurtured. As an arts patron, I love how accessible and low cost many of our art activities are.
1068	It seems we have feast or famine here...everything or nothing. Too many major community events clash and have schedule conflicts.
1069	It took me a while out here, but I have begun to discover so many truly unique Tucson places that are amazing - Bicas bike co-op, amazing little restaurants, meet me at maynards run downtown, thrift shops, etc etc
1070	It touches the empathetic side of us - there was a case in which prisoners incarcerated for violent offenses were exposed to classical literature and developed empathy and remorse as a result
1071	It will draw more people to plays. We won't have to wait years to see a play
1072	It will make it easier for me, living central-Northwest, to do business on the east side of town, provide more entertainment activities to my family and keep in touch with my friends on the east and northeast side of town.
1073	It would be easier to experience the arts if there were an arts district in Tucson, now it is all spread out
1074	It would be fun to have more community events in town during the week that adults and children alike could attend. I think that would make the community closer in general.
1075	It would be great to have better public transportation to go to and from events downtown. Rail or light rail network
1076	It would be nice to not close my eyes to what I don't want to see
1077	It would be wonderful to have a central downtown with restaurants, entertainment, and lots more nighttime activities to enjoy.
1078	It would make Tucson nightlife more exciting.
1079	It would make activities more of a pleasure to attend.
1080	It's a beautiful place - within minutes you can be hiking in a canyon in total seclusion. There's so much to see and do and luckily weather permits us to get outside most of the year.
1081	It's a community that values diversity -- race/ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, age, etc..
1082	It's allowed me to grow and develop personally as an artist.
1083	It's arts
1084	It's big enough to have cultural events, educational opportunities, and several Malls, but small enough that a person's chance of running into someone they know when out and about is much higher than somewhere like Los Angeles.
1085	It's great fun to gather in the closed streets for a big music event.
1086	It's hard to find out about new events
1087	It's important to foster the arts and keep up the variety and availability of shows and exhibits for Tucsonans. The university adds to the diversity of our population and our discourse.
1088	It's just fun to discover something familiar or something new.
1089	It's large enough that there's always something to do, but at all of these events you are likely to see someone you know.
1090	It's nice to know that there are family- and independently-owned businesses and restaurants, as well as local programs like the Fourth Avenue Street Fair that keep Tucson from looking like just any city
1091	It's not hard to choose what not to do
1092	It's pretty rare that the rain spoils your events.
1093	It's quite open to live here as a lesbian--not that everyone likes us, but I feel very safe here.
1094	It's really hard to watch movies with no theaters
1095	It's really important for me to live in a community that is strongly inclusive and diverse. While Arizona has a reputation for not being receptive to racial and cultural, Tucson represents the best of Arizona in this area.
1096	It's so fun when you can walk to bars and restaurants. It's healthier to connect to your neighbors
1097	Its diverse people and tolerance of diversity
1098	Its fun
1099	Its lacking
1100	Its live and let live attitude
1101	Its wholeness, friendly people, wonderful weather, cultural richness,open society
1102	Its wonderful to find acupuncturists and herbalists that are knowledgeable and even regular doctors seem able to talk about alternative solutions besides drugs
1103	Jobs, security,thriving, we could spend our $ here other than elsewhere! Put water in the Santa Cruz river from Speedway to 22nd, where it would be constantly recycling, so we could have resturants along the river, hotels, lil cruise boat for tourist, sandy beaches for the family to sit on and eat.! Also an amusement park with roller coasters, like magic mountain
1104	Just to locate daily activities individuals must check 15 different locations.
1105	Keep bring top ranking musicans, plays, musicals, art shows to Tucson. Subsidize these indeavors if necessary to make us a hub of the arts.
1106	Keep bringing us together with the numerous local events.
1107	Keep mixture of music - encourage diversity
1108	Keep teens out of trouble, even simple things like midnight basketball and teen theatre/arts groups help
1109	Keep the downtown small. Plenty of activities elsewhere
1110	Keeping a small town feel yet have big city activities
1111	Keeps kids off the street; out of trouble
1112	Kid Co, Parks and Rec, city and county after-school programs
1113	Kid friendly activities, parades, Tucson Carnival - needs to be advertised more
1114	Kids get in trouble because they do not have safe, inexpensive and desirable places to go.
1115	Kids have a place to get distracted and not do drugs
1116	Kids need something to do
1117	Kill Pub Crawl
1118	Lack of 'exceptionalism'
1119	Lack of a major downtown attraction
1120	Lack of community facilities, i.e., parks, youth activities
1121	Lack of creative and quality design particularly in housing developments so developers can maximize profits diminishes overall look of Tucson
1122	Lack of downtown entertainment
1123	Lack of good jobs for creative professionals
1124	Lack of services, poor community activities
1125	Lack of venues for family
1126	Laid back- wonderful traditions with the Rodeo, Old Tucson Studios, and Desert Museum
1127	Landmarks like the Desert Museum, DeGracia Gallery in the Sun, A Mountain, Tucson Museum of Art, Miniatures Museum, Sahuaro National Forest, and the observatories and museums on the U of A campus are great places for citizens and visitors of this city to experience.
1128	Large Town options--small town feel
1129	Large activity center open to lgbt members for numerous events
1130	Large city part of small town feel
1131	Large enough city to have airport, university, cultural activities, major store chains, variety of shopping but small enough that there isn't too much of a drive to anything and can have a community feel to it.
1132	Larger effort to make tucson a bike/ped town through no-car events
1133	Late night activities for 18 and over
1134	Leadership; networking- inspires youth to take on more roles, like politicians, etc.
1135	Legal view of recovered drug addicts in juvenile courts
1136	Legislature's last priority - important that they care because of grandchildren suffering, enrichment and cultural programs
1137	Let's face it. There are parts of tucson that look dumpy-- a lot of parts. I'm no urban designer but let's make our city pretty.
1138	Liberal minded people
1139	Liberal mindedness of many citizens
1140	Liberal vision of our congressional reps - District 7
1141	Liberal/progressive attitudes
1142	Libraries, the UA, PCC - continuous learning, reading, experiencing art, music, theatre, etc
1143	Lifelong learning and quality performances make for a richer environment and stronger community through services, programs and entertainment.
1144	Light rail/tram systems are effective in cities all over the world. As downtown continues to emerge as a center of entertainment, dining, and arts, as well as education and professions, the city will need an effective way to transport people in and out. An effective method of mass transit would be just the ticket, and will also create a seamless connection between the University, 4th Ave., and downtown, all of which share similar offerings of entertainment, dining, retail, and jobs, thereby almost instantly tripling the 'downtown' area. The success of the 4-mile streetcar will undoubtedly require future expansion as well.
1145	Like the small,university town feel of Tucson- intellectually stimulating.
1146	Limited affordable family activities
1147	Literature and art abounds here
1148	Live and let live atmosphere.
1149	Live music venues for all ages
1150	Live theater,music and art scene
1151	Lively arts community
1152	Lively arts scene
1153	Lively music and art (for a Rebuplican-led state)
1154	Living in a culturally diverse community with vibrant arts and cultural offering is great.
1155	Living in a university town provides such breadth of experience, from athletics to fine arts to sciences. The university has brought me friends that include book lovers, gourmets, astronomers, solar power researchers, rare plant specialists, and anthropologists.
1156	Local Music
1157	Local art scene � I moved here because of it
1158	Local culture is too important to erase completely. It shows how talented and create our community is. We need more are I believe, and creating art brings us together
1159	Local cultures and arts
1160	Local events
1161	Local festivals and cultural traditions
1162	Local festivals and traditions give this city it's own flavor. Events like All Souls Procession and the 4th Ave. St, Fair bring the community together allowing for collective energies to form. This is another avenue in which our community connects and stays within itself rather than seeking pleasure from televised or non local events. It's important to me because it builds a cultural flavor that's unique to Tucson.
1163	Local music
1164	Local music is supported and the music/arts scene is vibrant
1165	Local scene
1166	Lot of things to do in the town.
1167	Lot of young people seem to leave Tucson for other jobs, education and see that other larger cities offer for their age group to work and enjoy their free time.
1168	Lot's of variety in possible activity/culture/shopping/ etc - but still feel part of the community and know people everywhere
1169	Lots of activities and jobs.
1170	Lots of activities to do around town - always something going on (lots free)
1171	Lots of choices in food, retail, arts and culture
1172	Lots of community activities with friendly people.
1173	Lots of community events
1174	Lots of different arts, crafts, music, food...
1175	Lots of diverse activities
1176	Lots of diverse arts and culture opportunities
1177	Lots of diversity, many things to do, restaurants, bars, events, festivals, weird stuff.
1178	Lots of fun things to do
1179	Lots of intellectual capacity
1180	Lots of interesting places - environment and cultural events.
1181	Lots of options for food, art, entertainment, regional culture
1182	Lots of options of things to do but not difficult to get there, park, etc. compared to larger cities
1183	Lots of resources for youth to get out and do meaningful and/or fun things
1184	Lots of things to do
1185	Lots to do
1186	Lots to do culturally, good restaurants, yoga, environment - desert to forests on top of mt lemmon, relatively liberal mindset
1187	Love taking photos
1188	Love that the city is doing things like Meet Me at Maynards
1189	Love the Mexican food, music and art.
1190	Love to get out and do outdoor activities in the Sunny weather. Love the outdoors events throughout the year here in Tucson.
1191	MAny of our youth are being displaced from the job market, they are disengaged and thus they get involved in gangs and other non-productive activities. We need to provide positive role models, job training programs and ways for youth to focus their talents to make a better community. This may be especially true for our refugee families, and youth from economically challenged families.
1192	Major Event Facilities
1193	Make UofA activity more accessible
1194	Make downtown/UA focal point for arts, entertainment. Expand with mass transit to Phoenix too?
1195	Make it an attractive gathering spot with activities for locals and tourists
1196	Make it like other cities where more people go out to there for fun. modern streetcar seems to have this in mind
1197	Makes for a rational society
1198	Makes it enjoyable to go to events and meet people - who are very open and welcoming
1199	Makes you want to stay, makes it a place you want to be
1200	Many activities for the community
1201	Many are friendly and open. I have easily found people who share the ideas and opinions I hold.
1202	Many cultural activities-Street Fair, Meet Yourself, All Soul's Procession
1203	Many different things to learn
1204	Many diversified things to do and places to go that make an easy day excursion.
1205	Many events
1206	Many folks move here to start a new phase of their life (UA, DM, snowbirds; migrants). native residents can typically tell the tale of the new beginning that their ancestors were seeking. I believe this makes us more open, more understanding of others as long as we can still remember when we were new here.
1207	Many great classes to take, sponsored activities to participate in, and interesting jobs.
1208	Many opportunities to enjoy all kinds of music - blues festival, folk festival, Club Crawl, free/low-cost UA performances.
1209	Many opportunities to watch the arts
1210	Many people who live in the Tucson area immigrated, or had family who immigrated, from other countries to live here. Over time, these men, women, and children have contributed to the cultural and economic life of our community. I consider Tucson to be a welcoming, open, and diverse community. As such, I would like our local officials and politicians to support humane border and immigration policies that keep families together and provide pathways to citizenship.
1211	Mar 2 - Program about Aztec culture
1212	Marchi conference, Golf, Music
1213	Mature appreciation for history & cultural attributes & artistic support & appreciation
1214	Maybe self centered b/c I work at the UA, but I believe a world-class university adds a lot to a community - activities, perspective, energy.
1215	Maynard's run
1216	Medium size city/region with many bigger city amenities, yet more of a smaller town community
1217	Meet Me at Maynards
1218	Meet Me at Maynards run (has momentum and is growing) - drink, run/walk. It's all very grassroots and draw to downtown
1219	Meet me at Maynards is great as well as 2nd Saturday. Need to do more to encourage buisnesses in the city as well as residents to come downtown!
1220	Melting pot of many different cultures and interests; Southwestern art; Education UA biotech and Solar center, astronomy; 4th Avenue Street fair; Tour De Tucson; Soccer Tournament; Gem Show, etc.
1221	Metropolitan amenities (music, theater) but small town feel
1222	Mexican food, music, culture, holidays. The 'Old Pueblo' identity
1223	Mexican music
1224	Middle-age nightlife opportunities. College age and older crowd control politics now
1225	Might isn't always right. Those who live in stereotypes and within preset limitations never get to experience the new, the creative. For example: Cafe Luce, Epic Cafe. The little shops and things are awesome
1226	Minimal commuting time, can walk to lots of restaurants/activities, easy to bike
1227	Minor league baseball (update Hi-Corbett!), Food/wine festivals, chili cookoffs, music or festivals, wild west themed events, etc. - all capitalizing on the region's VERY rich history, culture, cuisine and people.
1228	Mobility encourages a person to get out and partake in the stores/events in the community.
1229	More Festivals
1230	More K-12 opportunities in the arts (dance, theater, etc.), productive outlets for young people
1231	More Saturday night downtown festivals
1232	More active downtown
1233	More activities (more diversity)
1234	More activities and challenges
1235	More activities and mentoring for youth
1236	More activities for adults
1237	More activities for kids would deter vandalism
1238	More activities for teens
1239	More activities for younger children to keep Tucson exciting for them
1240	More activities in the downtown area
1241	More activities in the downtown area.
1242	More activities in the heart of the city
1243	More activities in the parks
1244	More activities inside for children and people in general
1245	More activities on weekends and evenings
1246	More activities that kids can do.
1247	More activities/events
1248	More affordable youth activities
1249	More after school children's programs
1250	More afterschool activities for middle and high school students
1251	More amusements geared to youth -specifically more things to do
1252	More and better concerts- driving to Phoenix is too long
1253	More and more accessible arts resources
1254	More art and murals
1255	More art and music public spaces
1256	More art galleries
1257	More art programs
1258	More art types than we know what to do with!
1259	More attractions downtown
1260	More attractions for young adults
1261	More bang for your dollar here compared to other western cities
1262	More business support of the arts.
1263	More community activities
1264	More community art
1265	More community centers and activities for teens
1266	More community events
1267	More communtiy participations on all events
1268	More comprehensive sidewalks and bike paths. Bring back the arts! Prioritize education. Develop or refurbish in city areas. Stop the spread.
1269	More cosmopolitan night life (in concentrated area)
1270	More creative bike infrastructure
1271	More cultural events
1272	More cultural events outside of downtown Tucson
1273	More dedication to the arts
1274	More downtown merchants/activities
1275	More economical or free events for kids and teens
1276	More entertainment for kids
1277	More entertainment on the East side - restaurants, music, etc.
1278	More entertainment options
1279	More ethnic restaurants, museums, galleries, bring a greater sense of diversity into the area.
1280	More events (both indoor and outdoor!) to bring revenue, people and fun to the region
1281	More events and access to some of our senior citizens
1282	More exciting events with support (i.e. crowds) especially at night - fun
1283	More family friendly activities
1284	More festivals
1285	More financial and other support for artists
1286	More fine arts
1287	More first run shows and entertainment in the arts.
1288	More free activities to do
1289	More free community events
1290	More free public art and live performances
1291	More freeways and better public transportation. Different people ride the SunTran clean and dirty. The buses should offer disposable seat covers and payable entertainment like a plane. More routes too
1292	More fun, and easy-to-get-to activities - better access for youth
1293	More funding and understanding of the arts.
1294	More funding for arts and culture
1295	More funding for arts/cultural
1296	More funding for the arts
1297	More government funding for the arts
1298	More highway art
1299	More humanitarians and animal advocates
1300	More important- heed guidance to stay out of trouble
1301	More intergenerational activities
1302	More kid-friendly activities for families
1303	More lively nightlife so I don't have to travel so much
1304	More local activities
1305	More magnetic downtown (arts, education, public spaces)
1306	More money for fishing licenses (Silverbell Lake)
1307	More mural art so we could have mural art tourism
1308	More music and free concerts
1309	More night life especially in the Summer
1310	More night life/shopping/activities downtown
1311	More nightlife
1312	More opportunities for youth - sports, classes, alternative activities with longer hours available at low or no cost
1313	More opportunties for youth to be productive and engaged in positive activities
1314	More organized activities to better familiarize with the variety of people in the community
1315	More outside events like Barrio Historico
1316	More parades; such as the All Souls' Procession
1317	More parks and activities for our families and children
1318	More people=more ideas
1319	More places for teens and young adults to hang out
1320	More places for youth to hang, rap, skate, paint, and express themselves
1321	More places to take the families to.
1322	More programs, activies, community involvment of providing what children, youth, need. Proper Direction, Protection, leadership. we should take a stand on all things not wholesome, honest and healthy
1323	More respect for local ideas/knowledge vs. outside experts
1324	More sophistication (night clubs, places to go, etc.)
1325	More sports activities for kids
1326	More stuff to do downtown
1327	More support for creative growth
1328	More support for the Arts
1329	More support for the arts and more arts-related opportunities
1330	More support for uniquely Tucson events
1331	More support of the arts
1332	More theatres for plays
1333	More things I can walk to
1334	More things for teenagers to do
1335	More things for young adult activities
1336	More things for young people to do
1337	More things for young people.
1338	More things to do
1339	More things to do around town
1340	More things to do!
1341	More things/activities to do
1342	More tolerant and socially conscious than other areas of Arizona.
1343	More variety of places to go. Their is only one real nice dance club or comedy club, etc. We need to make this a feel like a major city because would could be better than Phoenix if we fix all these things.
1344	More vibrant / more interesting
1345	More vibrant nightlife
1346	More walking/shopping/cultural/food areas
1347	More young adult activities
1348	More youth activities
1349	More youth activities and opportunities
1350	More youth activities in Marana/Oro Valley
1351	More youth activities spread out across town - not just downtown
1352	Most major sporting events, concerts and shows are in Phoenix rather than Tucson. A few more local options would help improve the entertainment scene in Tucson.
1353	Most of my upbringing was overseas and the blending and acceptance of different cultures is key for me
1354	Most of the amenities available in a big city - with a smaller town feel.
1355	Most people I meet here, I like. they are open to new things, especially in the healing and health community. I have been able to make a lot of friends, feel comfortable here with the people.
1356	Moving events farther from the community hurts that people that most go to events. Like the festival of San Juan. The area is now use to build homes.
1357	Moving events out of th community
1358	Mroe activities for children/high school age people
1359	Multi cultural and racial regions means access to understanding the cultures, access to unique celebrations and access to diverse food preferences
1360	Multi-cultural mix - both people and the arts
1361	Multiculturalism and all inclusiveness is valued
1362	Museums, folk festivals, LAYA, 4th Ave festival, rodeo, fair
1363	Museums, special parks, gardens, events
1364	Music (KXCI, free shows like the Tucson Folk Fest, etc.)
1365	Music - keep what there is, but give more support
1366	Music / Arts
1367	Music Scene
1368	Music and art are unifying and enriching. They should never be cut. Creativity should never be stifled.
1369	Music and art community
1370	Music and art scene
1371	Music and the Arts
1372	Music has always been very important in my life, I am enjoying the exposure to some of the other fine arts.
1373	Music is a big part of my life and Tucson always has something going on - concerts, festivals and musicians entertaining at events and restaurants. Exposure to a diverse culture enriches one's life and makes one more accepting of different types of people.
1374	Music scene
1375	Music, Dance, & Sports has been the means cultures and societies grew, learned form each other and others learned about another culture & society all through History> Civility!!!
1376	Music, Theater,Cultural Diversity
1377	Music, dance, theatre, and arts.
1378	Music, food, theatre,
1379	Music, sermons, women's Bible studies, prayer group
1380	Music, theater and the visual arts are enriching and enhance the quality of life for everyone
1381	Music/Art
1382	Musical community
1383	Musical outdoor gatherings
1384	My 85 year old mother feels comfortable here as well as my 20 year old children. My 56 year old husband and my 8 year old find things to do
1385	My children have received an excellent public school education and believe they will continue to college and beyond. The intellectual and arts community is very important to me.
1386	My family enjoys the academic community and everything it brings including the obvious higher education opportunities but also the arts, the museums, the lectures, the sports, and the university area and energy from students.
1387	My family type activities
1388	My friends from church support me encourage and provide social activities. If my church and friends did not lieve here I would move to a cooler climate.
1389	My husband to be owns a music store, we are both musicians, grew up learning instruments. I value the quality of bands that come through Tucson, and I value the underground culture behind it.
1390	My neighborhood; UA; quality of music and art culture
1391	My son is in middle school and some of the activities such as physical education have been reduced and the library has outdated materials, these are both subject of great importance to his personal development
1392	My wife and I are alums - I think college towns are more lively/interesting usually... UA sports and cultural events are a fairly big part of our lives
1393	My wife is a photographer and I am a poet and writer. The community of artists here is vibrant and flourishing.
1394	My wife loves Bonsai, there is a society for it. I love bikes as I mentioned above. There are so many like minded people. It is a city with a small town feel
1395	My word! Where did these nasty people come from?! Disagree, but take your hatefulness, racism and other prejudices elsewhere. We need to fund education, support all diversity, support the arts and culture.
1396	Native American culture and worldview, Hispanic history and arts, local arts scene. The warmth of the people, the colors, the traditions. Sadly, the invasion of the beige has seriously threatened these tradtions.
1397	Native arts community
1398	Natural beauty and activities
1399	Neat people to hang out with who are doing something with their lives
1400	Need and arts performing center in Oro Valley
1401	Need central community locations (annual events and gathering areas for activities)
1402	Need easier access to all parts of town
1403	Need entertainment for folks that are out of college (UofA) and not at the retirement stage... such as concerts, comedy clubs, etc.. in more than one location
1404	Need mixed-use housing Downtown (integrating entertainment)
1405	Need more nightlife to keep money from going to Phoenix
1406	Need more opportunities for education, jobs, participate in social activities. I want a city that offers opportunities across all spectrums.
1407	Need more social activities
1408	Need more youth activities, positive options vs. gangs; Question Posed by Participant: What is happening with Downtown Revitalization and Rio Nuevo?
1409	Need new innovative thinkers
1410	Need to bring in more sporting events, a pro team, or bring back spring training
1411	Need to support each other; being generative not reactive
1412	Needs such as education, literacy, hunger, transportation, medical care, arts, the environment etc. are being addressed by so many different providers. A central site not only for accessing and dissiminating information but for community discussions would enrich the community.
1413	Neighborhood Gatherings
1414	Neighborhood carnivals, that in the community so that people son't have to go far to have a fun time. It's also close for those people that don't have another form of transportation
1415	Neighborhood celebrations
1416	New things to see, people watching.
1417	Nice events.
1418	Nice sized city, plenty of things to do
1419	Nice to see all the the art fairs, street fairs, Second Saturdays, light festival, bike rides, etc. Lots of stuff to do and see and involve myself with
1420	Nice to see people I haven't seen in years- like at the Collabomixer
1421	Night life
1422	Night life (no variety of venues)
1423	Night life.
1424	Night time, tattoo clubs
1425	Nightlife
1426	Nightlife / adult activities
1427	Nightlife needs to improve
1428	Nightlife should include the middle-aged crowd (after college)
1429	No Doubt,there are activities going around University area and downtown but would like to see it more lively in terms of socio-culture scene in terms of true city life.
1430	No desert turtles or rainbow bridges. Just an appropriate sized theatre complex that is state of the art. Perhaps along a light rail line.
1431	No graffiti - sorry taggers; it's not art
1432	No matter what you want to do, it is within reach from Tucson. Arts, outdoor recreation, social events, opportunities to volunteer, and access to most anything you need.
1433	Not a lot of decisions to be made
1434	Not driving to Phoenix
1435	Not enough activities for young adults
1436	Not enough amusement type parks
1437	Not enough free parking in Downtown on special events
1438	Not enough social life
1439	Not meeting its potential in terms of an active downtown scene
1440	Not much to do/ Far distances to civilization (public transport) Bar/college town
1441	Not too big or small, is often perfect for music and art to develop.
1442	Not too much to do
1443	Nothing much going on downtown, and if there is, it's not very safe
1444	Obviously this is being worked on with linking downtown to the University. I think there is a lot to be said for the cohesiveness of the nightlife. Probably one thing that makes Austin so popular with young people is that people can converge in one area and it feels like a party all the time.
1445	Of all the cultures and people living here, we are benefited by the collective of all the wisdom of the world
1446	Of all the places I have lived, I find that Tucson, second to the bay area, has the type, quality, and quantity of local arts. For me this all comes together with the dias de los muertes parade.
1447	Offerings thru the U of A
1448	Offers a lot to do
1449	Offers a variety of community and cultural experiences and is close enough to Phoenix, making most everything else available as well.
1450	Offers big city events and still feels small
1451	One can never claim to be bored in Tucson! There's always something to do.
1452	One can wear anything you want to the opera - come from the street fair in jeans and go to the symphony without changing
1453	One night you can go to the Loft Theater, and the next for to hear music at the Rialto after hiking in the desert or nearby mountains. We can have Mexican, Thai, Indian or almost any other food any day of the week. People are not just Anglo, but may come from Sudan or Guatemala. I've met the sister city Khazakstan folks when they come. This diversity enriches my life.
1454	One of the nice things about Tucson is that we all know each other. If we don't know a person, they are probably our brother's girlfriend's cousin's neighbor. But since Tucson is rather large, i think we suffer from thinking that we are still a small town, because this leads to not seeing the value in funding more public transportation, bigger museum exhibits/concerts/cultural events, etc.
1455	One of the nicest and more liberal areas of Arizona. It is also a much more accepting of the LGBT community too
1456	Open and diverse community
1457	Open mindedness
1458	Open people
1459	Open to new ideas
1460	Open-minded, liberal thinking
1461	Open-mindedness
1462	Openess
1463	Openness of people to new ideas
1464	Openness to new / different ideas (change from status quo)
1465	Opera, Symphony, Chamber Music, Jazz, good rock groups, Loft Cinema art films, outdoor music.
1466	Opinions matter in Tucson, and this makes our city a diverse and rich city. We are nto in the Russell Pearce lack of thought arena.
1467	Opportunities for Vail students � District goes out of its way to ask students �Why� and are encouraged to question.
1468	Opportunities for diversion (recreation and arts-related)
1469	Opportunities for social activities
1470	Opportunities to attend lectures and be enriched by the university.
1471	Opportunities to attend live performances of musical events
1472	Opportunities to enjoy music, art and food
1473	Opportunities to learn about and interact with other cultures. Also makes for great food!
1474	Opportunities to learn and experience new and different things from different cultures - food, music, history, etc.
1475	Opportunity for cultural events, especially live music
1476	Opportunity to attend music, cultural, educational, outdoor events, etc.
1477	Opportunties to enjoy music, poetry, art
1478	Options for entertainment and education
1479	Options for free time activities
1480	Options of things to do.
1481	Orchestras (professional and amateur), numerous venues, university arts series, theater companies, public installations)
1482	Organic feel, diversity, small shops and cafes, arts-friendly atmosphere
1483	Organized events
1484	Other cities, eg Austin, TX, Providence, RI, Portland, OR have used arts districts to revitalize their urban cores and involved artists in their efforts to do this. I would love to see a downtown arts district that encompasses the entire downtown area, from the warehouses to TMA to MOCA to Temple of Arts and Children's Museum. And then market this vibrant area. Use the Streetcar to make it fun to visit all these places.
1485	Other things to do � downtown activities
1486	Our Sonora nature, arts and culture
1487	Our approach to those who are 'less fortunate'. I believe a healthy, successful community should take care of its citizenry. We need more effective, creative approaches to social service issues.
1488	Our arts and culture: small art studios, Arizona Theatre Company, many community theaters, southwest artisans
1489	Our benefits
1490	Our city needs to incorporate much of the densly populated parts of PIMA County which essentially are Tucson. Our city/ county govt is completely disfunctional. City charter needs to change to a strong mayor system and representation and vote by city wards.
1491	Our culture is the sports teams, the symphony, art museums, restaurants; all the things that make this place unique
1492	Our downtown is not the hub of activity that it could be. As a young person, I find myself gravitating toward University when I think of where to socialize at night. I am not a university student and would prefer to spend my time and money downtown, but the nightlife is less than appealing.
1493	Our family likes variety and having such varied activities and entertainment options makes for more fun.
1494	Our festivals and streetfairs.
1495	Our fiber optics, medical research, and astronomy programs are outstanding. These are facets we must promote and enhance.
1496	Our graduation rates are atrocious. Our funding for education is too low. The beaurocracy of TUSD is ridiculous. Our youth are suffering from our legislative mistakes and our inability to identify creative solutions. We teach to the test instead of teaching them skills and abilities they will need post-graduation. It's a mess.
1497	Our nation has a history of being enriched by immigrants. That needs to continue. Recent passage of restrictive state immigration laws hurts us: others perceptions; economically.
1498	Our region is unique in terms of its native plants, and its diversified traditions reflected in arts and culture.
1499	Our teens and young people have a lot to offer and have really good ideas. I would like to see us have a program, maybe throught the schools, to include them - they live here too!
1500	Our teens have little to do all summer except escape the heat by going to the mall. Providing healthy outdoor entertainment venues should be a huge priority for our city. Help our kids be successful by providing good quality entertainment.
1501	Our wealth and beauty as a region are not just the Catalina Mountains, but also the rich ethnic diversity of our people and the strength of our arts scene, which also draws its strength from our people.
1502	Outstanding research and engineering
1503	Overall, Tucsonans are friendly, helpful, easy-going, and progressive
1504	PEOPLE ARE FAMILY LIKE AND VERY MUCH DOWN TO EARTH (no competition between people) ; THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THE ARTS AND MUSIC; IT'S NATURE; OPEN SPACE; EASY DRIVING
1505	Pace which supports the seniors here
1506	Participate in events at the local schools and churches to build community
1507	People are friendly, helpful and work together to make Tucson a wonderful place to work and raise a family. There is such a rich cultural mix. We love San Xavier, Desert Museum, Tucson Zoo, Air Museum, Historical Society - just a few of many unique places to visit.
1508	People are more accepting here
1509	People are not pretentious. Open and friendly with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. People accept you for who you are, not for what you do or how much money you have.
1510	People are usually nicer and more flexible
1511	People ask where you are from (not what you do) i.e. very equalizing and receptive
1512	People here are open-minded and diverse. The strength of non-profit community, the yoga community, KXCI Community Radio, dance community, Day of the Dead, etc are indicators of this.
1513	People here are pretty friendly, and drivers are nowhere near as rude & aggressive as other major cities. While there are many cultural events, restaurants, museums and activities, the area still has a small town feel, maybe due to the fact that Great Tucson sprawls over a large area.
1514	People need a vision to get up for in the morning that is beyond individual goals
1515	People need to learn from one another and to accept people from different backgrounds
1516	People see Tucsons hispanic side and tend to forget other aspects. I would enjoy having a celtic weekend, a native american weekend, ect. If we celebrate one, we should celebrate the others, besides, it is fun. And yes, there are events out there, but I never see or hear about them and when I do, it is often too late. So with this, let us advertise these events, make them more.
1517	People seem to care about providing opportunities of many kinds, drama, music, galleries, etc.
1518	People should get along
1519	People who are challenged need to have things to look forward to. Especially families who have traditions. We ought to have an all city Christmas Eve Event at TCC.
1520	People with disabilities get bored and don't know what they can do or where to do it
1521	People's belief that we can stop growth
1522	People, for the most part don't come to Tucson to 'get ahead' at the expense of others. Generally, the community seems to be nonjudgmental with a live and let live attitude.
1523	Perception of nothing happening downtown
1524	Performing Arts venue
1525	Pima County providing shooting ranges
1526	Place where we can go learn things about history
1527	Places like fourth avenue, which is eclectic makes us stand apart from other places like Phoenix.
1528	Places to go
1529	Plan a venue for viewing the 'A' Mt. fireworks
1530	Please bring back the art class in
1531	Plenty of concerts, shows, restaurants, special events
1532	Plenty to do with University, and easy to navigate from north to South East to West
1533	Plethora of Arts and Culture available
1534	Poetry readings, interesting speakers, classes offered to the public in many different arts and other skills
1535	Pools
1536	Positive attitude
1537	Presence of University of AZ - exposure to science, astronomy, the arts, and accessibly to same
1538	Preservation of heritage (art, culture, music, history, and museums)
1539	Pretty moderate temps most of the time. Makes it easy to be outdoors - wish there were more things to do - festivals, concerts etc that had covered seating in the summer though!
1540	Price range for show
1541	Programs like 'el Rueblo'
1542	Progressive and Artsy city.
1543	Progressive approach to medicine
1544	Progressive attitude
1545	Progressive leaders run city and county
1546	Progressive mindset
1547	Progressive tendencies
1548	Progressive, creative environment
1549	Progressive, forward-thinking
1550	Progressive, problem-solving attitude
1551	Promote values through fliers, television, radio, letters, a publicity campaign
1552	Promotes active living
1553	Promotes the arts.
1554	Provide better night life/entertainment opportunities. Hard to believe this can't be supported by an area with over 1 million residence.
1555	Provide community activities, make it more lively to people here, have things to do on a short-term basis
1556	Provide greater availibilty of attractions
1557	Provide more activities on the west side
1558	Provide more family activities
1559	Provide youth activities/space
1560	Provides interesting activities and friends in secure surroundings
1561	Provides intersting things to do
1562	Provides opportunities for social contact as well as a connection to culture
1563	Provides recreational/leisure activities for all residents regardless of SES.
1564	Providing more activities for college aged kids
1565	Proximity to cultural events
1566	Proximity to the university and what it offers (music, arts, cool science stuff,young people and more diversity)
1567	Public Art
1568	Public education and the arts would be better funded.
1569	Publicize and advertise these as positives about Tucson - it's everyone's job to let people know
1570	Publicize free / low-cost activities.
1571	Publicize these positives for tourism
1572	Put real amenities downtown. An arena so that all events are easily accessible. We should have a sports arena downtown also. the big entertainers don't automatically go to the casinos which are far from the heart of town..
1573	Quality education in all levels foster harmony, creativity and growth
1574	Quality medical care, a variety of university functions----educational, entertainment
1575	Quality of life due to good weather most of the year - walk, hiking, outdoor events, parks, professional baseball (now gone) fair, rodeo, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Tombestone, Bisbee, Tubac, The RIVERWALK trails !
1576	Quirky, intersting, grass roots events
1577	Range of Cultural Activities
1578	Really neat place to go, always some things cool going on
1579	Reasonably priced cultural and sporting events.
1580	Recreation and educational amenities
1581	Recreation areas and events.
1582	Recreation/Arts/Culture
1583	Recreational and educational activities
1584	Rededication to the Arts
1585	Reductions in education at all levels and the declining quality due to increases in class sizes, reductions in course offerings, reductions in arts education, loss of qualified faculty at all levels creates a gap for our community which will be difficult to fill. Not investing in the future means we have no future. I have lived in AZ for 36 years. I want to remain but may follow my adult children to leave and never return because the short-sightedness of the priorities in our community may leave me no choice.
1586	Regional opportunities for tourism
1587	Relates to keeping young in Tucson - urban entertainment, want a vibrant downtown
1588	Relaxed and friendly atmosphere that provides activities that we enjoy.
1589	Reminds me of my family
1590	Replace these puppets with quality decision makers that do not have personal agends in front of every move and a mayor who will nto be afraid to take some heat for decisions, opposed to the wall flower we have. maybe put people in place that will not fail making rio nuevo and the gem show complete failures
1591	Research city
1592	Resources: The University, medical centers, cultural activities, athletic events
1593	Respect the rights of native populations to live and work here.
1594	Restaurants, galleries, theatre, places to walk around-all downtown and close to each other
1595	Restore TPAC to full funding
1596	Resurgence of festivals in Tucson (Dia de San Juan, Fiesta Grande) - has become important because sense of place, connection to Tucson - makes us unique, different, and gives sense of joy - often affordable family fun
1597	Rich cultural life (arts and activities)
1598	Road building, demolition, and suburban wasteland are destroying our city center, including Rio Neuavo. solutions include: and end to zero master planning, it is time to get some young, creative and contemporary ideas going and to develop a long range master plan, instead of our urban planning being managed as independant projects by commitiees and policy makers instead of urban planners; preservation, renoavation, and adative reuse of hisotric structure, part of the very fabric and character of our city, no more major loses like magic carpet golf and the Santa Rita Hotel. No more road building, we need to find better solutions than super highways that divide our community, no more road widening projects, who what to live in a city of freeways.. more bike commuter access and incentives, time to get creative, plenty of small cities have developed all kinds of models.
1599	Rodeo (for youth)
1600	Rodeo and St. Patrick Parade.
1601	Rodeo days - aka getting school off (for youth)
1602	Routes need to be redrawn. Buses need to be every few minutes, so wait times between buses and tranfers is greatly reduced. This will draw more ridership. Presently most ride only as long as it takes to get their licenses back, or to to afford a car. Schedules need to be extended, so accomodate shift workers and people seeking a night life, and who don't want to drive home. The buses are a huge inconvenience, not an asset to urban life.
1603	Rural and outlying areas have almost no access to public transportation. Those in Marana and Vail and those far south or far west have limited access to youth opportunities and jobs because of this.
1604	SMALL ENOUGH TO BE NEIGHBORLY - UNLIKE LARGE CITY WHERE PEOPLE ARE STRANGERS - BUT LARGE ENOUGH TO OFFER LOTS OF OPTIONS.
1605	Same as my response for why interactive arts activities are important.
1606	Same vibe as Austin, Albuquerque. I like the local rather than national chain venues. I like downtown, All soul's procession, etc
1607	Sameness + new ideas; diversity = new ideas, interesting
1608	San Antonio has the river walk. San Diego has old town. We have...???? We really need to build on our strength Gem shoe, Desert Museum, Old Tucson and some how tie it together. We need minor league professional team such as the ufl or some like that.
1609	Saturday night live on 4th Ave (the nightlife)
1610	School clubs and organizations further community
1611	Sciences and science research
1612	See consequences of individual/personal actions
1613	Self-guided, it connects people even if they are doing it on their own
1614	Sense of community - (events, organizations)
1615	Shops/art
1616	Shorten timelines, other creative means for promoting smart growt - align codes
1617	Should be community hub for families, diversity, music and the arts
1618	Similar to above. Tucsonians investing in local economies, local food, local events, local culture. We need to support the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals in a way that inspires creativity, quality and sustainability.
1619	Simply said, the arts drive learning and the economy. Build a strong cultural base and the rest will come.
1620	Since Tucson does not have an abundance of things to do (lack of professional sports teams, outlet mall, amusement parks, etc) having a quick way to get to Phoenix would make it easier to get out of town on the weekends.
1621	Since it's a college town, there are pretty much only bars and when you're underage your options are very limited (Easy to be bored)
1622	Since that is not realistic, seeing more activities for families that are indoors, yet still physical. Ice skating would be nice.
1623	Skrappy's Youth Collective
1624	Small enough to feel like a college town, big enough to offer a varity of things to do
1625	Small town atmosphere with big advantages
1626	Small town atmosphere with big city amenities
1627	Small town community in a big city - local businesses and community events
1628	Small town feel but with greater selection of arts
1629	Small town feel in a city that has a lot resources - food, shopping, entertainment
1630	Small town feel with big city opportunities (arts and culture)
1631	Small town feel with city amenities
1632	Small town feel, ethnic influences and events, natural beauty
1633	Small town mentality, yet many educated and well-traveled people live here.
1634	Small town preserves art and culture
1635	Smaller town, but still plenty to do
1636	So many clubs and activities
1637	So many people here are open and non- judgemental about 'lifestyle' choices. We embrace diversity of culture, sexual orientation, gender, age. Tucson is socially liberal and I love that.
1638	So many things to do and see
1639	So much to do every day of the year for little or no money
1640	So people are free to have self-expression
1641	Some good musicians
1642	Some nights, there just isn't a damn thing to do in this town past 10pm.
1643	Some place free, very accessible (drive-in theater-style) where hundreds of families can easily enjoy the show
1644	Someone can dress up or down and still be accepted in most restaurants, fine art performances, and attractions not to mention a huge variety of international foods in our town.
1645	Something is always going on and things like The Loft, the University, the Tibetan monk who does the mandala the last couple years, the Festival of Books, and all of it being in reasonable reach are wonderful
1646	Something to do
1647	Somewhat artsy vibe
1648	Southwestern Art and Culture
1649	Special Cultural Events
1650	Special events such as the 4th Avenue Street Fair
1651	Spirit of innovation
1652	State-wide theatre, opera, and dance originated in Tucson and ultimately exported to Phoenix and its suburbs. America falls short on culture, especially in comparison to European countries. We have so much to offer but, sadly, very little government support.
1653	Stop cutting back parks and rec classes
1654	Street car is good, but there should be more nightlife - it is limited
1655	Street fairs/concerts
1656	Strong economy supports transportation and activities
1657	Strong theater, ars, music, culinary and cultural identity.
1658	Student influence, acceptance of diversity, brings new arts and science opportunities (talks, fairs, museums)
1659	Subsidize a venue for Tucson Roller Derby.
1660	Support a more open, culturally diverse population
1661	Support and promote more positive exposure like the Golf Tournament, and Gem Show etc. Let's work to making those visiting Tucson leave with a positive experience and commitment to return. Let's spread the 'Tucson Attitude'. We've had a lot of exposure this year to build upon.
1662	Support art and culture
1663	Support for Music and the Arts
1664	Support for and appreciation of local arts
1665	Support for folk music, and the Tucson folk festival
1666	Support for the arts
1667	Supporting education is good for business, not a waste of $$ -- encourage creative and critical thinking from our future business leaders, employees, and politicians...
1668	Symphony, Opera. Museums, ATC, etc.
1669	TCC is old as are most of the main event facilities in town. A newer, larger convention center and arena are needed to attract larger events to town.
1670	Tailgating fun times!
1671	Tell more people- website, Facebook, www.tucson.com, Tucson Bucketlist, etc.
1672	The 4th street Street Fair is a good example, and is something I look forward to attending each year. It provides a experience to get out in what I feel to be a safe venue, which allows me to shop, see the new products that local business has to offer, and add money into the local economy. Again, the people I encounter add to the experience.
1673	The Arizona Daily Star has devolved so badly I don't even consult it anymore - there's a huge void in balanced journalism - I find it difficult to get unbiased news
1674	The Arizona Historical Society is embarrassingly out-dated. The Arizona State Museum is worse.
1675	The Arts
1676	The Arts (painting, sculpture, metal and wood work, glass, jewelry, fabric and graphic design, live theater, major and local concerts, celebrity performance. circus and aerial, puppetry, museums and art galleries) are essential to a beautiful city. Public art is a sign of a successful community and add to the quality of life for residents.
1677	The Arts -
1678	The Arts are being cut from Education. A City cannot thrive without the Arts.
1679	The Arts. Always been important for me to connect to that in other communities I've lived in
1680	The City of Tucson does not support competitive programing for youth. Pools are not built to support competitive teams fields do not compare to the facilities in the Phx area.
1681	The Community Events
1682	The Gem Show
1683	The Gem Show is the largest event the city brings in, and its growth may soon have it looking elsewhere in the future. If we don't expand the convention center we may lose it. Expansion could also attract other larger annual events.
1684	The Hiking Club opened up a whole new world for me when I moved here from flat Illinois. No matter what your interest, it seems there's an appropriate group for you.
1685	The Hispanic music, art, festivals, and food are unique and precious
1686	The Music Scene (outdoor concerts)
1687	The Pima County Fair - specific activities for native Tucsonans
1688	The Tucson Pops Orchestra on Sun. @ Reid Park
1689	The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the AZ Friends of Chamber Music, the U of A music and dance and drama, the Rogue Theatre, the Tucson Museum of Art, the Center for Creative Photography, and many more fine organizations
1690	The Tucson community clearly recognizes it's historical connection to Hispanic and native American cultures. This is done through public art, community celebrations, and other cultural expressions.
1691	The Tucson community has so many niches of family and community. For me my own personal and extended family, the mariachi, soccer, the foods, border community, and activist and progressive communities all are enveloped by this choice.
1692	The Tucson community nurtures and appreciates the arts. The community's many art galleries, the thriving music scene, and organizations like The Loft Cinema enrich our lives and expand our minds.
1693	The Tucson metro area has 1 million inhabitants. Stop treating it like a town! There aren't enough things to do, particularly arts and culture, that are representative of a city our size. Have to go to Phoenix to do serious shopping at decent places or to watch real opera. The small town mentality also means that we don't have the infrastructure to support a city our size because local politicians are insistent on keeping us small.
1694	The U of A adds opportunities for education and events.
1695	The U of A has so much potential for enriching our community. I enjoy lectures, the planetarium, and other resources
1696	The U of A is such a fabulous resource, but I feel like I'm missing most of it. When my daughter was at ASU, in the school of fine arts, I got a weekly email about all the arts presentations on campus. I asked at U of A if they had such a thing, and they didn't. It seems like it would be good for students to connect their work to the 'real' world, and for Tucson to connect to the students.
1697	The U of A plays a key role in education, jobs creation, culture, entertainment and hope.
1698	The UA gives us the opportunity to be a college town with sports events, museums, the Festival of Books, etc. The more times I can get my kids on campus, the more comfortable they are with it, themore they will see the U. as a place they must go.
1699	The UA provides so many varied events and activities. I can walk the campus and enjoy it's beauty (the arboretum is amazing!). I can attend a high quality, nationally renowned performance (i.e. Wicked!). I can visit the State Museum. I can see student productions. So much is there!!
1700	The University - intellectual community - activities (misc)
1701	The University also enhances the cultural and intellectual environment of our city. We have access to events and information that other areas without major research institutes lack.
1702	The University and the "arts"
1703	The University of Arizona creates an atmosphere of education and excitement - museums, lectures, sports, performing arts, music, cultural activities, all extending to the larger community. It's all there and we are invited to participate! I love the University.
1704	The University of Arizona is a treasure. It has contributed to the immense intellectual and spiritual base of the Tucson attitude: respect for all cultures, art and theatre and music for all interests
1705	The University of Arizona is our crown jewel fueling knowledge based discoveries and high tech job growth, sporting events, fine arts and so much more. We have arts, culture (from southwestern/hispanic/tribal to symphony/Arizona Theatre/UA presents/museums), restaurants, sports (outdoor and spectator), mountains and deserts, plants and wildlife, gem shows and rodeo.
1706	The University of Arizona is such a high-caliber institution and truly does a great job of partnering with businesses, and allowing entrepreneurs to spin off technology ideas. Supporting this with more of a 'think tank' atmosphere to foster innovation and business/academic partnerships to help other businesses and public entities become more creative and cutting-edge will be key to future development.
1707	The University of Arizona is the center of intellectual and technological prowess in Tucson. The university excels in so many areas and is a real asset when recruiting talented and diverse professionals to Tucson. As a UA alum, I'm proud of the role that the UA plays in this community from academics to arts and culture.
1708	The University of Arizona is the center of our intellectual community and is a leader in providing numerous experiences such as the Tucson Festival of Books
1709	The University offers so much to the community from continuing education, to preforming arts and athletics; many of which are comparable to professional offerings in other cities
1710	The University, everything there social & academic
1711	The UofA is a 'centerpiece' of knowledge, learning & activities in the community. UofA sports & cultural events provide excitement & entertainment for many.
1712	The access to high quality entertainment, world class museums, art etc.
1713	The accessibility and variety of fun things to do
1714	The activities
1715	The aesthetics of murals, downtown culture, fringey artistic culture, art walks and events, cultural events that include music, music being included at all sorts of events, the homemade feel of the artistic movement, run down areas revived by artists, neighborhood art projects, street painting, metal sculptures marking neighborhoods.
1716	The area has a rich history and a diverse cultural mix that allows for many entertaining and enriching activities.
1717	The art
1718	The art scene
1719	The art, restaurant scene
1720	The art/theatre/sports for entertainment
1721	The artist Community
1722	The artistic and 'mom and pop' culture
1723	The arts
1724	The arts & culture
1725	The arts - music, theater, dance, etc.
1726	The arts and culture
1727	The arts are a critical economic driver. For every $1 invested in the arts, there are $7 in returns on that investment right back into the economy. And new businesses need quality of life activities for their employees.
1728	The arts are amazingly important to myself and my family. The arthouse cinemas, the galleries and museums, and the theatre community all provide wonderful outlets of expression and creativity. This is truly a hip town. The All Souls procession says it all!
1729	The arts are critical to the success of downtown and we need a regional hub - a beautiful complex that can accommodate theater, symphony, dance, concerts and opera. Like a smaller version of Lincoln Center. There's nothing like this in Arizona. Wouldn't it be great if Tucson took the lead?
1730	The arts bring joy and meaning to me personally, and bring the community together.
1731	The arts enrich ones life.
1732	The arts enriches all of our lives on many levels. This town attracts such a splendid diversity of artists, organizations and groups who can barely subsist and grow.
1733	The arts in this larger community
1734	The arts scene
1735	The arts scene.
1736	The arts, music, healing arts
1737	The arts/music/cultural scene.
1738	The availability of a variety of cultural, recreational & affordable resources.
1739	The availability of learning the indigineous culture through many celebrations and festivals that retain the past
1740	The availability of the arts etc in the community
1741	The benefits of a living in a college town.....fine arts, sports, research, education, etc.
1742	The borderlands culture, the Native American cultures, the ranching heritage, that co-exist (not always comfortably) with the creative community of the university and the arts.
1743	The burgeoning arts scene
1744	The business community and entertainment needs to expand. Baseball is gone...it needs to come back! Retail choices are limited...there are the same stores in all the malls -how about some new choices.
1745	The campus is quite beautiful and safe. There are numerous activities, including sporting events, performances, and public lectures. It is also surrounded by interesting and fun places, like University Avenue and nearby 4th street.
1746	The center can't even compete with the Indian community for entertainment.
1747	The chance to see musical acts in smaller venues that are attracted here to record at studios and play with musicians based in Tucson who at the pinnacle of their genre
1748	The citizens of Tucson deserve for their monies to serve as an investment in community--museum complexes, restaurants, hotels, theaters, gathering places, outdoor amphitheaters. People will come if there is enough synergy between venues.
1749	The city needs a heart of culture, art, music, cuisine, commerce, etc. It unifies a city
1750	The city supports the arts without a major benefactor
1751	The climate and all that it enables
1752	The community around the Church and plenty of 'new age' opportunities and events
1753	The community events
1754	The constant road and building construction that delays traffic. Needing to beautify the downtown area with things to do.
1755	The creative, spiritual, giving and broad-thinking nature of most of the people who live here
1756	The cross cultural influences of Native American, Mexican, and Asian have contributed to local art, jewelry design, architecture, dining, dance and performing arts, all of which make Tucson a unique city and a great place to live.
1757	The cultural activities
1758	The cultural arts events available
1759	The cultural climate
1760	The cultural diversity and range of cultural events.
1761	The cultural experiences available
1762	The cultural offerings available
1763	The cultural opportunities, music, art, architecture, natural beauty and climate, the University of Arizona
1764	The cultural wealth (the arts)
1765	The culture, I grew up there. Great food, now finally after all these years, there is more this and venues to do things. More stores, movie theaters.
1766	The culture, there are more things to do on the weekends, music, and theatre.
1767	The depth and variety of cultural opportunities is amazing here, from art, to dance, to music, to theatre, and the variety of each. The street festivals are amazing too.
1768	The different cultural and historic events that Tucson offers, we can watch a rodeo, as well as go to the theatre, opera, U of A, and musuems.
1769	The different events, food, music, and other cultural influences that come with a diverse group of people
1770	The diverse cultural interests make Tucson a vibrant, creative and intellectually stimulating place to live.
1771	The diverse population provides many interesting activities and experiences and friendships. It also is a very caring, responsive community.
1772	The diversity and general acceptance of one another
1773	The diversity in Tucson community makes it a place that stands out. It's different and accepting and I love it.
1774	The diversity of cultural events
1775	The diversity of our citizens and community events
1776	The diversity of people, restaurants, and cultural events
1777	The diversity of people, valuing the music, dance, dress, foods, etc of those who preceded us and who have come to settle here and make it home
1778	The diversity of the community is reflected in the art, music, dance, culltural celebrations, events, and THE FOOD!!! OMG! THE FOOD. Tucson is a cornucopia of food from around the world.
1779	The diversity of this region (everyone seems to be from somewhere else) feeds all of the festivals that come here - rodeo, celtic festival, dia de los muertos, etc. It also makes it easier to make new friends since everyone is relatively un-established.
1780	The diversity provides lots of options for lifestyle choices-recreation, entertainment etc
1781	The endless possibilities of entertainment.
1782	The energy is electric, particualrly at night, and I love the colours and creativity all around down there.
1783	The enertainment
1784	The enjoyment of learning and keeping an open minded and educated community
1785	The events for 'Tucson Meet your self' and it's a family time.
1786	The fact that its large enough to be a stopping over place for interesting musical and other cultural groups
1787	The family community events year-round
1788	The friendliness and openness of the people
1789	The gem show is one of the highlights of my year: I get to go and experience other cultures and interact with people who have different values than me and who have lived in other countries. It also sparks my curiosity as I love to collect beads and make jewlery for friends and myself.
1790	The general population is more open minded and has more concern about the environment we live in
1791	The great number of community events and great weather to enjoy them.
1792	The growing research component with a town gown partnership.
1793	The high school maybe (too soon to tell) encourages thinking, open mindedness, happiness, personal growth
1794	The historic sites and cultural events
1795	The history and land of the Southwest has joined to create a community that best reflects my values, creativity and temperament. It is very important to me that mix of human cultures and ecological ensemble evolve together in a respectful, productive, and individually enriching way.
1796	The hotel Congress - downtown renovation and renewal, 4th avenue, museum, ft lowell neighborhood days, Tucson Meet Yourself, Green festivals. etc. etc. etc
1797	The incredibly diverse arts scene; profeesional artists and exhibits to emerging artists - music, theater, concerts, works on paper, visual, etc. First fridays. studio tours.
1798	The intellectually stimulating environment associated with the University of Arizona.
1799	The libraries here are great; it's the best kept secret of Tucson. They provide community education, information, literacy, gathering places, and multiple other activities
1800	The library, markets, parks, everything I need is close.
1801	The live theaters are great. There are many to choose from. Although I am sad to say that they don't seem to get along very well (at least from an outsiders perspective). THis does not include the TCC as their shosw tend to be too expensive for the 'average' Tucsonan.
1802	The lively interactive arts community
1803	The lively younger community here, so creative and alive
1804	The local arts scene is vibrant and intersting and there are lots of opportunities for community participation
1805	The local bands are all fun to see.
1806	The local music scene
1807	The low national rating of our schools is embarassing and says to the country that AZ doesn't value education. I would also form music education groups for school children.
1808	The many attractions and the diversity of activites.
1809	The many events available all year to learn more about all the cultures of the area.
1810	The many programs and live entertainment that we have to choose from in Tucson. Being a University town is a vital part of this.
1811	The many programs provided by the symphony and other artistic groups and the U of A
1812	The many races and cultures that make up our community and the foods and events that represent the different races and cultures.
1813	The mariachi music
1814	The mix of people and cultures and the food, music, languages and arts they represent make Tucson a great place to live. That includes our heritage and our urban night life/arts scene.
1815	The mountains/weather/Sonoran desert/Public Art
1816	The multiple cross connections among members of the community was sadly illustrated by the events of January 8, yet they also brought out and showed how closely so many of us are connected in a real community sense.
1817	The music scene
1818	The music/arts community
1819	The night life options in Tucson are limitted. Specially during the summer, this being a college town after all.
1820	The number and quality of creative people - artists, scientists, public interest improves quality of life
1821	The open minded nature of the community the open nature of the natural environment
1822	The openess of tucson society, many circles cross
1823	The opera is a disgrace, the symphony is ok for old people, the Tucson Chamber Artists and the UA music school are evidence better will work.
1824	The opportunities to attend and/or participate in cultural, sport, and educational events are abundant at the University.
1825	The opportunity for classes, lectures, arts, theatre , dance, science,etc...the intellectual quality it brings to the city/region
1826	The opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from the artists
1827	The pace of life here is casual, as is the dress. People spend a lot of times with their families, and it is very multicultural and seems therefore to be very tolerant of differences.
1828	The people are nice, friendly, down to earth, and outdoorsy.
1829	The people of Tucson make the city what it is. From those who organize the many diverse events, to the people you meet on the street, to the wonderful chefs in the many, many great and unique restaurants, to the artists and craftspersons who make wonderful goods, Tucson rocks!!
1830	The people who do not live in Tucson think that there is nothing to do here
1831	The people, culture, desert, live and let live!
1832	The people, it's fun stuff to do
1833	The perspectives, insight and experience of those that were not born here or raised here, but have chosen to be here and have 'adopted' southern Arizona. They have been other places, seen other ways of doing things, have good ideas. Their contributions in research, charitable giving, volunteerism, and community leadership are very special.
1834	The population of Tucson is made up of many different transient groups- individuals who only live here in the winter season, students, military, immigrants. As a resident who doesn't make up any of these groups, I find it hard to find people who are dedicated to living here in the long run and making this a better community. I would hold more events that keep us working together. Many times we are consumed by political issues like immigration that polarize us.
1835	The potential to be an affluent metropolitan area with an abundance of high paying jobs, all of the first class amenities (arts, culture, restaurants) of a big city but a small town western feel
1836	The presence of quality arts organizations and cultural institutions and the ability to attend performances and exhibitions is central to the life I want to lead.
1837	The presence of the U of A brings in a young population, supports businesses catering to this population and offers diverse cultural presentations.
1838	The prevailing creative and liberal views of the people
1839	The progressive, open-minded environment
1840	The proliferation of the arts community
1841	The proximity of the Indian communities and Mexico; the cultural opportunities--food, festivals, community life events, etc.
1842	The range of artistic offerings and cultural history
1843	The range of arts and other amenities that Tucson offers.
1844	The region has so much to offer, but the government seems to reject the most important concept. In order to support a million people, there have to be jobs. There needs to be creative thinking in attracting corporate headquarters. I want my children to stay & work in Tucson!
1845	The region is big enough to have major services, Doctors, Hospitals, Trauma Center and cultural activities without assocaiated congestion of a larger city i.e. Phoenix.
1846	The relative ease of and accessibility to various city locations e.g. the library, government agencies, parks, events, medical facilities... to name a few
1847	The relaxed social climate, great restaurants, and threatre available are important to my family's social development.
1848	The representation of the arts. Even though it is meager it is varied and accessible.
1849	The resources provide the possibility me fulfill the mental stimulation, the cultural satisfaction, the assurance of health services if needed, and the enjoyment of entertaining events.
1850	The richness of a city is dependent on its cultural fabric. Art, music, traditions and ways of life should all be reflected in a community to ensure its viability in the 21st century.
1851	The sense of an open and connected community
1852	The small town feel with big things to do
1853	The sport teams, the arts and music, stores, young feeling, and the youth that generate the energy for thought and civility - hope and future.
1854	The sports events in town should be held on the FRONTAGE ROADS (bike races and marathons). Keep the paticipators out of the way of the rest of the tax paying public. This will never happen.
1855	The support for artists of all kinds here
1856	The support of art/music/cultural diversity
1857	The terrific arts scene: we were the founders of the AZ Opera Co; we were the founders of ATC (now, both of them have expanded to Phx, but WE started them! Our symphony has been in existence for about 80 years I believe; we are rich in many, many small theaters and art galleries. In short, one could never, ever be bored here!
1858	The theater and arts
1859	The traffic is not bad and places are not overcrowded. I occasionally see people I know here and there around town, but Tucson is big enough to have things to do and great live music.
1860	The u of A is important for the community in many ways, including its educational opportunities, its economic benefits, and its extra curricular offerings, including sports and cultural activities.
1861	The unique cultural events that seem to always be happening make it tough to have a dull weekend. Dia de los muertos, street fair, second Saturdays, movies in the park - there's always something that's fun to do.
1862	The uniqueness and innovation of the university
1863	The univeristy is a magnet for new persons in our community. it attracts new energy and ideas, efforts
1864	The university and arts communities
1865	The university and downtown area offers many good events - cultural and sports. At times feels like a college town.
1866	The university brings in concerts, plays, and other events that probably wouldn't come to town otherwise.
1867	The university presence elevates the sensibilities of our community, provides leadership and many educational and entertainment options.
1868	The university's intellectual and cultural offerings (especially the libraries) are unrivalled - anywhere.
1869	The varied entertainment options
1870	The variety and excellence of art events
1871	The variety of activities available year-round
1872	The variety of cultural events and entertainment
1873	The variety of cultural, entertainment, enrichment and sports activities offered at the U of A compensates for the lack of other arts and sports offerings in the area
1874	The variety of events and activities
1875	The variety of festivals
1876	The variety of things to do
1877	The various arts & programs
1878	The various cultural activities that take place throughout the year demonstrates just how diverse Tucson really is. Being able to experience the various cultural foods and events is enjoyable.
1879	The visual and performing arts are visible everywhere from public art (such as the bridges, bus shelters) to theater groups such as Live Theatre Workshop and Dance (Ballet Tucson)
1880	The way Tucson has moved forward in growth as a larger city without using our unique culture and maintaining some our traditional celebrations.
1881	The weather is opportunity to be outdoors and mix with neighbors. Weather promotes many outdoor social events which is enhances the feeling of community pride and ownership.
1882	The well of creative ideas/energy is limitless across the age levels.
1883	The wild west, do as you like
1884	The world class programs including the students, professors - their research and work - plus the programs offered to the general public at Centennial Hall, School of Music, Poetry Center and the bookstore as well as the athletics.
1885	The younger generation tends to stay where there are vibrant activities
1886	Theater and musical events
1887	Theater, art fairs
1888	Theater, arts, plays, fourth avenue and many a variety of places to eat
1889	Theaters
1890	Theatre, museums, music, lectures, hiking, desert museum, places to visit, explore.
1891	There are a fair amount of various activities provided by the University or private institutions.
1892	There are a lot of monuments to visit, and museums, and we love the entertainment that comes to town
1893	There are a lot of nice small family owned business', and lot of people that really hold onto small town family type values. But, at the same time, Tucson is a large enough region to hold events like the Accenture Match Play or the Gem show.
1894	There are a lot of opportunities to enjoy the arts: Opera, Art Galleries, Plays, street musicians (occasionally)
1895	There are a wealth of activities available in the Tucson region, but it seems I find out about them (radio / newspaper) too late to participate. Like number 2, above, these activities need more marketing.
1896	There are always events and performances to go to, largely due to the presence of the university.
1897	There are always ways to support our local artist community;
1898	There are choices for arts, sports, recreation, and many things of that nature
1899	There are fewer things to do on the east side where I live.
1900	There are great options to be able to visit various areas and events around town.
1901	There are lots of people out of work right now. More technology, innovation, manufacturing, small power production, etc... Less commercial, payday loans, stores, failed small businesses, etc...
1902	There are many different ages and ethnicities here in the Tucson area. This brings many different events to the area.
1903	There are many different places to go around town but they seem to be too scattered out. Downtown is still not great, 4th avenue is mostly for college kids and artists, la encantada is for more expensive tastes. It would be nice to have a centralized location for night life and entertainment much like Mill Avenue in Phoenix.
1904	There are many different things to do to keep a family active
1905	There are many opportunities for education (UA, Pima Community College, etc.), the arts (opera, theatre, music, museums, etc.), and appreciation of nature (Sonora Desert Museum, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, etc.).
1906	There are many things to do here because of the museums, the university, the active lifestyle, and cultural groups that live in Tucson.
1907	There are more events and younger people around.
1908	There are more good things to do than I can possibly do
1909	There are more than enough affordable events and locations to satisfy my aesthetic sensibilities.
1910	There are no major activities besides U of A. The spring training games are now all up in Phoenix. There are no professional sports teams. A majority of all the major concerts are held in Phoenix. The night life for late 20's needs to improve.. Not everyone is in college.
1911	There are no movie theaters downtown that are cheap like at crossroads. there is no tucson 'desert sky pavillion'. we really need an outdoor concert area. this could go just west of the freeway south of congress.
1912	There are not enough things for kids to do in this community. I would add affordable skateboard parks; cycling programs; skating rinks; tennis clubs; swim team programs; computer clubs; chess teams; and more. Our youth need to be engaged in this community/region. They need to feel as if they matter and as if they are a valued part of Tucson and the Southwest region. Kids need transportation to and from these activities...where they can travel by themselves in many cases by bus, shuttle, trolley...some kind of public transportation.
1913	There are not enough venues for family activities. We need developers to come in and create skate parks, amusements parks, sports parks...something for family and youth developement
1914	There are plenty of things to do in the area without having to travel very far. Basically, you do not have to travel to Phoenix for shopping, services, etc.
1915	There are so few digital art communities outside of LA and NY, but there are some very successful ones like Portland OR that have made their mark in the movie/TV/private digital arena. There are literally a handful of businesses here that are digital arts related, but they are limited to small private contracts to sustain themselves. Tucson recently acquired a branch of Sony's online gaming branch and I had hoped that the community would be eager to attract more. Digital animation and graphics are the future of the film/TV world and Tucson could become a major hub in the industry. Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans had offered amazing tax incentives to digital animation companies to set up shop in Louisiana because they knew that it is a huge business that has tremendous earning potential. With the disaster, however, they had to send all of their new businesses elsewhere. There is no reason that Tucson cannot become a huge digital arts industry area. I cannot say enough about this!
1916	There are so many (too many) things to do in Tucson.
1917	There are so many accomplished artists. So many are willing to share their knowledge.
1918	There are so many different cultures here. I like the cultural events where you can learn so much about each other (language, food, clothes, religions, etc.). We can learn so much from each other to help us better understand each other.
1919	There are so many grassroots groups working to make Tucson more livable and pleasant. From environmental, to community and alternative transportation, to arts and yoga
1920	There are so many great cultural events to go to year round. We have festivals, the Botanical Gardens, museums, Second (?) Saturday, 4th avenue, private and public venues.
1921	There are so many great music and art choices here.
1922	There are so many kids that could use the support afterschool, if there were more affordable programs it would keep our kids out of trouble.
1923	There are so many oppotunities to enhance the downtown area that I do not feel are being fully utilized. Numerous artisans, business, and cultural avenues are housed downtown but closed during the weekend and/or evening hours. Revitilization projects have been discussed at length but there does not seem to be any clear plan.
1924	There are some amazing people doing great things like the All Soul's Procession. (Sadly there is a lot more apathy there and it can do with a bit of change.) Some parts of Tucson look very run down and dirty, so if we try to improve those things then we can improve the overall quality of life in Tucson
1925	There are some very intelligent caring people here
1926	There are treasures in diversity - from street food to great arts and crafts - too many regulations keep folks from sharing their treasures and earning or supplementing what is all-too-often a low income - support local, small markets that sell quality choices and reflect neighborhood character
1927	There are very few indoor, good, high quality family options available
1928	There has to be a reason for coming to Tucson. If there is no 'there, here' then why come here. All of my choices are based on making life more interesting and appealing to the world at large and the current residents. Otherwise we are a dusty little town with nothing to do. We need to build on our Mexican and European heritage creating scenic spots to get away from our everyday lives.
1929	There is a fabulous mixture of culture groups here in Tucson and I enjoy learning about them and sharing in various festivals and celebrations that honor each of them. I also enjoy the 'crossover' events (such as Tucson Meet Yourself and the Gem & Mineral Show, for example). We also have a strong and varied musical community that adds to this mix and to the overall quality of life here.
1930	There is a great variety of activities that one can take advantage of
1931	There is a lack of public meeting spaces for engagement/sharing, i.e. the Second Saturday event downtown
1932	There is a small community feel to our large city. I enjoy the cultural activities (gem show, ATC theater) and U of A sports (football, basketball and women's volleyball).
1933	There is a strong tie to Mexican and Native history which shows through in festivals, events, food, diversity, etc...
1934	There is a university that offers a lot of cultural and learning opportunities. There are affordable (usually, compared to bigger cities) concerts, art events and sporting events. Medical facilities, recreation, good food.
1935	There is a variety of opportunities to enjoy theatre, opera, crafts, etc.
1936	There is a very small few-block area in downtown Tucson that looks nice and would attract people to events. When one ventures beyond that small, nice-looking area (which includes the Presidio and the barrio just south of TCC), there are vacant run-down looking buildings, and the area is not inviting at all - in fact it looks a bit scarey.
1937	There is a vibrant feel to the community that is hard to beat. Many alternative things happening that make it interesting for families
1938	There is almost too much to do in the arts and entertainment world here. Love it!
1939	There is always something going on
1940	There is always something to do in Tucson whether it's the arts, community events, or out in nature, there is always something for everyone in Tucson.
1941	There is always something to do on the weekend
1942	There is always something to do unless your a couch potato
1943	There is good weather here to go and do whatever your heart desires, alot of fiesta's, walking paths, camp area's
1944	There is less crime when people are busy and working
1945	There is more opportunity and more things to do
1946	There is no funding in schools for librarians, nurses, music programs, etc.
1947	There is not a lot to do around this town- esp for young people. Better nightlife, downtown, museums, sports teams.
1948	There is not many things to do around here when you are 21 and under. They should have more activities for students who are 18 and older
1949	There is nothing in this town for to keep kids busy.
1950	There is nothing to do
1951	There is nothing to do here, all the good concerts and shows go to Phoenix and skip Tucson.
1952	There is plenty to do, lots going on for people of all ages. We have two small children and the library is great, LOVE the zoo, local theater for kids and adults is terrific, UA has wonderful community offerings, and my husband really appreciates the local music scene.
1953	There is so much culture and life specific to Tucson in these areas. From live music to other exhibits and attempts at community togetherness (Meet Me at Maynards, 2nd Saturdays, etc), this part of the city defines the city for me. It is something I do not want to see changed.
1954	There is so much to do here, between the re-emerging downtown, 4th Avenue, U of A, Broadway in Tucson, etc. etc. etc. I do wish we had better facilities to attract bigger talent, especially musicians on tours for whom the TCC arena just doesn't cut it.
1955	There is so much to do here, ranging from art of all kinds, music of all kinds, volunteer opportunities, outdoor activities, etc. If you can't find something to do here, you are just to lazy to get off of your fat ass.
1956	There is so much to do here. . . ways to interact with others, nature and to keep learning.
1957	There is stuff to do
1958	There isn't alot for kids to do after they out grow McDonalds and Chuck-e-Cheese.
1959	There isn't good venues for a good nightlife here.
1960	There needs to be more activites
1961	There needs to be more to do on a Saturday afternoon - more museums or large gardens to walk through similar to a park
1962	There really isn't anything entertaining
1963	There seems to be a decrease in neighborhood activities and events. I'd like to see people meeting their neighbors and engaging with their community more (which would also result in decrease crime).
1964	There seems to be an attitude that crime is o.k. unless it affects me.
1965	There's always something to do and a wide variety of music and art
1966	There's little financial support locally for the arts, with all of the cuts to TPAC. Arts education makes kids smarter and better students, yet it's getting harder for me to provide my arts education programs because of funding cuts. This is a huge quality of life issue that won't hit the radar of the general public until it's too late-- until the money has completely dried up, and people like me have moved away.
1967	There's plenty to do in a city of this size, including outdoor recreation, parks, plays, music, and resorts.
1968	There's the theatre, symphony, Fox Theater, Riallto Theater, events that come to Tucson, local culture too.
1969	These areas keep Tucson vibrant. This is the hub of Tucson's diversity--street fair, all soul's procession, Pride Parade, college hang-out, funky shops.
1970	They bring the community together to interact and get to know each other.
1971	They make me feel like I am part of a community, not just living here
1972	Things to do
1973	Things to do and see as well as shopping are all witin a short drive.
1974	Things to do at night
1975	Things youth can do Downtown, Skrappy's, etc.
1976	This area embraces diversity as part of our sense of community - which is fostered in the festivals and a through being a university town. Tucson also offers a wide range entertainment which is an offshoot of embracing diversity in many ways.
1977	This creates the soul of the city. Particularly the practice of integrating art into civic projects. Most wonderful.
1978	This enriches our lives and keeps the population local
1979	This is a fun weekend event that has connection to the past.
1980	This is a true 'community' that has a soul. Big city with small town feel yet varied cultural amenities.
1981	This is something we can accomplish. There are so many signs for kids like mine that say what he can't do. We need more places where kids can skate, longboard, and hang out legally.
1982	This is very important in growing our economy, which should be a big factor in everyone's life. It's a terrible shame that we've lost spring training, the film industry and now at possible risk are the golf tournament and gem show. How can it be that our population is many times what it was when those events first came to Tucson and now we can't support them?
1983	This would enable me to go shop, visit friends, and go to cultural attractions on my bike in an attractive setting
1984	Though I appreciate the regulations in place to protect Tucson's environment, zoning and development are too rigid and complex. I feel that more leniency would result in more positive and creative development.
1985	Though there are malls and other activities which are great, I believe that there is not variety
1986	Thriving arts community that makes us unique and special
1987	Ti would be nice to have a pedestrian friendly licely pretty downtown where people could walk in the evening fell safe and enjoy restaurants music arts and other fun events. would be nice to have a destination downtown to be proud of. i really think it is important to have aplace to stroll like in European cities. nice outdoor performance spaces.
1988	Ties into everything else - brings people, money, and new ideas
1989	To be involved in getting to know neighbors and the community
1990	To have fun
1991	To keep these people involved in the community and giving them healthy and safe places to do activities
1992	To me, Tucson has very little to offer in the way of a downtown presence. More restaurants, the arts, and eco-friendly businesses (clothing, bedding, furniture) would be an attraction for me.
1993	Tolerance and diversity.
1994	Tolerance for immigrants
1995	Tolerance is vital for communities everywhere to live in peace, and Tucson is a microcosm of diversity and acceptance.
1996	Tolerant live and let live wild west attitude
1997	Tolerant multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community
1998	Tons of people to support all the events, and we have a nice down-town to congregate. But, we're spread out enough to avoid traffic woes, congestion, noise and hassle of big city.
1999	Too many bigots in our community, would rather have more open-mided people. Difference makes us stronger, much better than one way/one thought
2000	Too many people on BOTH sides of the political spectrum think that they do not have to listen to the otherside, forgetting that to the true definition of liberal means to have an open mind and listen to and consider, fairly, all arguments.
2001	Tourism brings money into the community and helps to support the cultural ammenities that make it a great place to live.
2002	Traditional music opportunities, Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Friends of traditional Music, Contradancing, AZ Theater Co.
2003	Transportation also determines public health. Lack of access to a car limits access to healthy foods. A grocery bag limit on buses makes shopping difficult. Limitations on mobility, limit what you eat and your activities
2004	Travel to other parts of AZ is easy, beautiful mountains, habitats, Colorado River. Shopping in PHX, sporting events in PHX
2005	Tucson All Souls Parade
2006	Tucson Meet Yourself
2007	Tucson Meet Yourself - Amazing. I want to be a part of more of that
2008	Tucson Meet Yourself a huge festival that is a positive step
2009	Tucson Meet Yourself celebrates the multicultural fiber of Tucson. I like the feeling that we all appreciate our cultural backgrounds but we are all Tucsonans and Americans.
2010	Tucson Meet Yourself is great!!! Interesting to share the common as well as the 'uncommon' ideas, traditions, etc. Also, a plenitude of Mexican restaurants - my favorite cuisine
2011	Tucson Meet Yourself, 4th Ave St. Fairs, Winterhaven, Octoberfest, that the Zoo and Children's Museum do reduced entrance fee days
2012	Tucson Meet Yourself, El Tour de Tucson, the All Souls Procession, the Gem Show, golf tournaments, there are a large number of events that bring people to Tucson. But, too often, City government and the community react as though they've never happened before. Almost all of these events struggles to find the money to carry on from year to year. Yet the economic effects of these events are huge. Government regulations and inspectors need to change their attitude from 'What are these groups doing wrong?' to 'How can I clear the way to make this event happen.' Public and private groups need to make sure that the funding is in place to make these events as reliable and well-known as the New Orleans Jazz Fest, Chinese New Year in San Francisco and other event meccas. We have enormous potential to take these events to the next level.
2013	Tucson Meet Yourself, Tucson Firefighters Chili Cookoff, Mariachi Festival, Dia De Los Muertos, Zombie Walk, Club Crawl, 4th Ave Street Fair, Cyclovia, Bike Fest, Gem Show
2014	Tucson Pops, museums, live theater, UA Presents, Tucson Symphony
2015	Tucson Symphony, plays, musicals
2016	Tucson and Southern Arizona's wealth of artistic traditions.
2017	Tucson as many say, feels like a small town. However, there is an a remarkable diversity of people and neighborhoods, and a core 'organic' community of people who are caring, innovative, and motivated to make our city an increasingly better place to live. This is reflected in our wonderful arts community, wide ranging cultural centers and culinary choices, world famous and innovative University of Arizona, and hundreds of community and regional awareness and development groups.
2018	Tucson beautiful
2019	Tucson convention center
2020	Tucson definitely has a diverse and large enough population that it could support more retail, attractions, recreation and sporting opportunities.
2021	Tucson deserves a world class museum.
2022	Tucson does not attract too many big concerts or events.
2023	Tucson does the arts better than any other city in this state. We should support the arts, which would, in turn, feed our economy and make us more attractive as a destination for visitors.
2024	Tucson doesn't have a lot to do for young professionals. There doesn't seem to be a good central location to hang out on the weekends.
2025	Tucson feels like a medium-sized city but has the amenities and culture of a big city
2026	Tucson feels personal, more like a smaller town, yet there are so many events and organizations that create a wide variety of activities.
2027	Tucson feels very small town - even though we are 1 million strong. Case in point is our community's response to the horrific events of Jan. 8th. Our community feels like an island in a sea of scary right wing predators.
2028	Tucson has a fairly vibrant arts and music scene. I've played in rock bands and exhibited art and I enjoy attending shows of all sorts. Those scenes are important to my quality of life. That said, I'd rate Tucson as a second or third tier city in terms of the amount and quality of music and art available.
2029	Tucson has a great variety of artistic pursuits availible and many musical venues. It is possible to watch the opera, a musical, either from a Tucson company or touring, listen to a symphony or orchestra.
2030	Tucson has a rich culture and an unique one. I really appreciate our commitment to cultural events and the blending of cultures in our community. I think the arts play a vital role in creating that culture.
2031	Tucson has a thriving arts scene, but emerging artist could use more support in terms of materials, housing, and funding. avenues to public funding are often not available to individual artists, or groups without 501c3 status.
2032	Tucson has a unique tie to Mexico, this enriches the cultural experience of the region. We have traditions and experiences in Tucson that are enhanced by our Mexican influences. Events like our All Souls Day Parade exemplify this relationship.
2033	Tucson has a very wide assortment of art and cultural activities and options that are generally reasonably priced and accessible to everyone
2034	Tucson has a wide cultural heritage and arts scene, has roots. It is a laid back and friendly culture, concerned for its well being and health, more liberal/tolerant. Tucson is not high strung, self absorbed, or 'Type A'. We aren't Phoenix and we don't want to be.
2035	Tucson has all of the entertainment value of a big city without the traffic, noise, rush, or smog of a big city.
2036	Tucson has an active, vibrant arts community, whether that be folk/rock, performance, classical, theatrical.
2037	Tucson has great music, theater, opera, art -- and these are accessible without a long drive or struggle to park.
2038	Tucson has really wonderful cultural festivals featuring music/dance and the arts. These celebrations are key to our self-identity as a progressive, diverse, and interesting community. Tucson Meet Yourself, the Folk Festival, the Chili Festival, the street fair, the day of the dead, all of these create a sense of place and help us value each other. With tightening budgets, I am very concerned that these festivals and other arts support will be sacrificed.
2039	Tucson has several galleries and museums that offer a variety of cultural influence. From Skyline to downtown 4th Ave. artists can thrive in this diverse city.
2040	Tucson has that 'small town' feel of a college town. People from all backgrounds are accepted by a friendly community.
2041	Tucson has the gem and mineral show and other events. Great place to live and of course, UofA football and other sports
2042	Tucson has traditionally been a haven for artists of all kinds. We support a symphony, an opera, a theatre, and a ballet, plus several museums. And we have UApresents. Keep the arts alive! This means giving artists and arts companies EXCELLENT coverage in the newspaper, good homes for their performances, and educating the young about music and art - and making performances available to them.
2043	Tucson is a diverse community and offers so many opportunities to learn about other cultures.
2044	Tucson is a diverse town of people from all over the world, that makes a true melting pot of people with more compassion and understanding of all people.
2045	Tucson is a great mix of cultures. There is always something interesting going on whether is involves music, food, art, or theater.
2046	Tucson is a great place for kids because of the activities and museums/places for us to take them. We also have an independent school (International School of Tucson) that our daughter goes to that we love.
2047	Tucson is a huge small town. Everyone has connections to everyone else, and most importantly, our city has character. The combination of its scenery, its history, its university, its climate, and now even its nightlife, make it the best place in the state to live.
2048	Tucson is a large city but still retains the small community values: neighborhood projects, farmer's markets, strong culture across the city which influences daily life, parks.
2049	Tucson is a little quirky. Weird but cool shops, restaurants, streets, neighborhoods. It has a cool vibe that is unique to the rest of Arizona.
2050	Tucson is a mix of multi-national people, including American, Hispanic, Tohono O'odham, and many countries, beliefs, and perspectives providing unique food, culture and experiences. What better place to experience the world without leaving home.
2051	Tucson is a more inclusive community than other 'social' cities.
2052	Tucson is a muticultural community which offers so many artists, cultural events, University/educational opportunities.
2053	Tucson is big enough to have cultural activities, but small enough to navigate.
2054	Tucson is big enough to have lots going on, and a full complement of cultural activities, but small enough to be manageable without spending hours on a freeway. When I was younger, I wanted to move to a bigger city, but now that I'm near retirement age, I'm very happy to be here instead of Phoenix.
2055	Tucson is blessed with many creative people in the arts - music, dance, visual arts, architecture, theater and more. UAs strong colleges help support and nurture that creativity.
2056	Tucson is boring and a central hub for entertainment and business will be nice
2057	Tucson is chock-full of cultural diversity, which brings with it different religions, races, languages, arts, food, clothing, and a better understanding of other countries. Multi-culturalism gives us all an opportunity to view life from different angles and through different lenses. When we open ourselves to this gracious opportunities, we human beings have a better chance for mutual understanding, respect and peace with each other.
2058	Tucson is creative
2059	Tucson is fairly diverse and tolerant and seems to have good values overall. There are enough liberals here to offset the right wing tendencies of the country, which helps keep me sane.
2060	Tucson is filled with culture. Great cultural activities, art galleries, casinos and celebration of its history.
2061	Tucson is full of alternative healing arts and practicioners, thereby telling me our city is open-minded and sensitive to all citizens' value systems and beliefs. I'd like to see this open-minded sensitivity brought into daylight for all to see and embrace in everyday life.
2062	Tucson is full of progressive, educated people from diverse backgrounds. I have met so many interesting people since I've moved here and I love the community my family has formed. People are very open minded and also not a part of the east coast rat race so there is no pressure to impress people or conform to certain ideals.
2063	Tucson is home to many cultures and I enjoy learning about them through events like Tucson Meet Yourself.
2064	Tucson is laid back and its resident are generally more accepting to differing lifestyles and cultures.
2065	Tucson is liberal and multi-cultural and accepting
2066	Tucson is made interesting and enriched by its numerous cultures, which extend in to arts, architecture, business, religion, cuisine, and politics. There is always something interesting to do here, from Tucson Eat Yourself to art openings.
2067	Tucson is never going to get the culture/arts/airport access Phoenix has. But a convenient, cost effective way to enjoy these things in Phoenix would be fantastic. I think it would be a huge financial boon to Tucson it this were available.
2068	Tucson is not very ethnic (not seeing different ethnic groups) so we need more cultural events
2069	Tucson is really UA country. Everyone has an interest in UA activities.
2070	Tucson is relatively very tolerant of everyone
2071	Tucson is the melting pot of culture, art, technology we have it
2072	Tucson is unique in the diversity of its people, and the pervailing attitude of tolerance (live and let live)
2073	Tucson is very bike and runner-friendly with several roads having designated bike lanes and numerous outdoor events throughout the year. This really encourages community members to get outside and meet eachother in a healthy way.
2074	Tucson isn't stuffy or stuck-up. You don't have to be preoccupied about appearances
2075	Tucson lacks the amenities of a larger city. There are few choices for restaurants, activities, and things for young professionals.
2076	Tucson needs to have an active downtown as the cultural and entertainment center of the region.
2077	Tucson offers a wide and varied range of things to do--artistic-cultural-sports-the resources of the University et al.
2078	Tucson offers a wide variety of activities; the arts, sports, and lots of architecture!
2079	Tucson offers a wide variety of arts and cultural choices. The vast majority are home-grown and authentic.
2080	Tucson offers an array of arts, sports and other things to do.
2081	Tucson offers fantastic restaurants, entertainment and events while at the same time having a very rural feel.
2082	Tucson peace fair, solar rock, local organic farms, transition town events, this is where I see my friends and get the news on what's happening
2083	Tucson provides an attractive climate of health and activities throughout the year. This supports a pleasant life style.
2084	Tucson seems to be split on the area around the UofA and downtown and the rest of Tucson... Maybe it's just me and we do attend events downtown but it just doesn't have the same feel. There is something intangible about it that maybe I can't explain but it just feels disconnected. We like to attend the events downtown like 'meet yourself' and the TCC stuff and wish we had more things more often.
2085	Tucson values and encourages the arts, murals, galleries, music, etc.
2086	Tucson's blend of native residents and all who have relocated here create a rich melting pot of diversity and creative synergy for our common endeavor of creating smart growth and preservation of our valuable assets. In addition I believe that the ambience 'ambiente' that exists is a primary reason why people live here or choose to relocate to Tucson.
2087	Tucson's diverse and tolerant community allows for a greater expression in the arts and cultural aspects of city living
2088	Tucson's diversity and can-do spirit mean that we have much to learn from each other and I am continually inspired by others.
2089	Tucson's downtown has become mainly a business section, rather than having shopping, restaurants, parking and entertainment a bigger part of downtown.
2090	Tucson's embrace of its multi-cultural heritage makes for more diverse opportunities to engage in programs and events. From the Southwest Indian Art Fair and The All Souls Processional to the many facets of Tucson Meet Yourself, Tucson continues to be a place that is vital for its cultural heritages.
2091	Tucson's history and culture is embraced by the community and embodied throughout in both physical forms and activities
2092	Tucson's traditions... Tucson Meet Yourself, July 4th Fireworks on 'A' Mountain, Tucson Pops summer concerts, Winterhaven, Dia De Los Muertos, 4th Ave STreet fair -- all these things provide a common context for Tucsonans and bind people together in shared experience.
2093	Tucson, for such a smallish city has a lot of great fesivals every year. Tucson Meet Yourself, All Souls Procession, Parade of Lights, Tucson Folk Festival etc
2094	Tucsonans love music and art. I believe we need a State of the Art theatre such as Minneapolis has in the Guthrie! Or Museum such as the Guggenheim in New York, or Spain.
2095	Typically are friendly and educated
2096	U of A events
2097	U of A is a center for research
2098	UA , Pima and all of the related scientific enterprises, research, medical care, and cultural opportunities
2099	UA campus
2100	UA is the driver of our local economy. It is the source of so many 'quality of life' elements (e.g. collegiate athletics, night life, special events) and is a constant fountain of innovation and creativity in our region.
2101	UA � adds diversity / culture / advancement / entertainment / employment
2102	Ultimately, the overall quality and desirability of Tucson will rise or fall on downtown being a vibrant magnet for all area residents to experience dining, shopping, arts & culture and the possibility of urban living in a variety of residential options.
2103	Underground musician network
2104	Unique Tucson events - keep them
2105	Unique activities
2106	Unique musical and artistic community with much going on
2107	University forums
2108	University fosters innovation � take away education, take away innovation
2109	University of Arizona - providing education and activities
2110	University of Arizona activities
2111	University of Arizona football tailgating
2112	University of Arizona's Research and Innovation hub
2113	University of Arizona's events (sports, music & ballet)
2114	Update or new Performing Arts complex downtown.
2115	Urban nightlife
2116	Vareity of cultural events
2117	Variety in what there is to do in Tucson
2118	Variety of Activities
2119	Variety of Arts & Performances Available
2120	Variety of Events
2121	Variety of activities at various price points including free
2122	Variety of choices for our own entertainment and for visiting friends.
2123	Variety of cultural events
2124	Variety of cultural events, food.
2125	Variety of cultural/arts events and historical awareness
2126	Variety of events
2127	Variety of restaurants and places to go
2128	Variety of restuarants that offer great food and musical entertainment.
2129	Variety of tourism activities for visitors
2130	Variety/different opinions
2131	Various out-reach programs of an educational and cultural nature, especially tailored for retirees located outside the immediate university community
2132	Versitility of things to do - except in the summer.
2133	Vibrant and accessible arts community: visual, performing, and music.
2134	Vibrant arts community
2135	Vibrant arts community for a region this size
2136	Vibrant arts scene
2137	Vibrant fine arts community but small-town feel
2138	Vibrant local businesses and programs
2139	Vital downtown creates vital greater Tucson with more to do
2140	WIth density, we can have mass transit, walking spaces, storefront developments, and fun. Get out of our cars.
2141	Walkable area with active nightlife & culture
2142	Walks, festivals, etc. give me a real feeling of community - seeing people out and about, enjoying public events.
2143	Warm-ish in the winter; not ridiculous in the summer, if you have lived here a while. LOTS to do (those who say otherwise are afraid of getting out of breath): Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon, hiking, biking.
2144	Waste less money on Rio Nuevo, public art, and subsidies for artists
2145	We "poo poo" big ideas, like bridges. We don't want it to be an attraction. We don't think big - how about a big cultural and arts center?
2146	We already have a good number of local activities, like Meet me at Maynards, Bike Swap, etc. Just continue these and add to them!
2147	We are fortunate to have access to music, dance, and theatre. Art enriches our lives and helps us have a better understanding of the human spirit and intelect.
2148	We are fortunate to have so many festivals and arts fairs, Museums and Zoo GOVAC, UA Presents, TSO, ATC, Center for Creative Photography Day trips to neighboring communities If only we could have a couple farmers mkts similar to Santa Fe....wow!
2149	We are having to spend our money for entertainment away from Tucson
2150	We are not afraid to be intelligent.
2151	We are unable to see other solutions, we only want to see our own solutions to the problems
2152	We are very involved in arts and culture activities and it is important to us to live in a place that offers a full complement of the arts and that is an artist friendly community. Since Tucson has traditionally been the only city in the southwest with a full complement of the arts (State Theatre, Ballet and Symphony) and has more artists per capita than other cities in the country - this is something we love.
2153	We can afford to live in a very nice house and we (and our kids) can afford to participate in a lot of activities.
2154	We can have fun time
2155	We can't lose our young people that are bored with Tucson. I think that the Tucson area could support an amusement park off the I-10 for the jobs and recreation for younger kids. (The old gravel pits would be perfect) Environmental and beautiful. Roller coasters could be placed in the already made pits
2156	We could increase our cultural opportunities and more museums and music
2157	We could use more venues for all types of activities including outdoor off road tracks and various indoor shows.
2158	We do wine tours, car shows and weekend get-a-ways
2159	We don't have the crazy traffic/too many people - but we still have most everything you want
2160	We enjoy attending concerts, and live theater, and going to art galleries and museums. We are not big TV watchers, so this is our alternative
2161	We enjoy attending events put on at the convention center such as the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the Broadway shows (such as Lion King and Les Miserables), and enjoyed seeing Jerry Seinfeld.
2162	We enjoy the Marachi Festival, Tucson Symphony, Arizona Opera, Tucson Pops and the U of A Presents, U of A Football, Basketball and Softball. We support all of these things!!
2163	We enjoy the opera, the Yaqui celebrations, Tucson Meet Yourself, the Peace Fair, the live music festivals, the Native American Art festival (that we much prefer to be held at the U of A), the array of diverse restaurants, live theater, and art galleries and museums.
2164	We enjoy theatrical productions, and Tucson has a number of amateur groups that provide superb entertainment. (Tucson also has a good selection of fine independent restaurants, which make an evening out on the town even more enjoyable.
2165	We enjoy visiting the dining, art galleries, etc that these areas offer. Very few of these types of areas exist in Tucson
2166	We focus on baseball to the exclusion of the possibilities presented by our many talented perofrmers and artists. Tucson Electric Park could be Tucson Electric Theater with less effort than we think.
2167	We get people from all over the world here, national performers/performances, there's a community for every person here. Many of them come for all of the winter events when everyone else is freezing cold (Rodeo, Gem Show, etc)
2168	We get to experience to many ethnic, linguistic, and artistic events
2169	We get together and have some fun
2170	We graduate so many intelligent, energetic, creative people at the U of A every year...and then they move somewhere else b/c they can get paid better almost anywhere else in the country. Intelligent, energetic, creative, professional people move here every year b/c of the weather & the beauty of the area...and then they move b/c they can't support their families on what people get paid here. I own a business and have seen some of the marketing that has been done to draw business to Tucson ('Bring your business to Tucson. You don't have to pay people much here'.) That is totally self defeating. We have to build the middle class here. If we want to keep innovators here and keep moving forward, we have to pay people decently...and then that money will move throughout the Tucson economy for the benefit of all.
2171	We have TCC and Centennial Hall and all types of entertainment and restaurants
2172	We have a great arts and culture community here. MOCA, The Poetry Center, the Center for Creative Photography, TMA, and other small non-profit organizations really make this a fun, unique community to be a part of.
2173	We have a wealth of grassroots arts and cultural organizations that, like good spices, make Tucson a unique, stimulating place to visit and live.
2174	We have a wealth of options to experience culture, regardless of income
2175	We have a wide variety of artistic/cultural events/attractions. More than many cities much larger than ours
2176	We have almost everything Phoenix has except the Los Angeles feel. Tucson has 4 star resorts, restaurants, on and off Broadway plays and fine art venues, lots of quality golf courses and attractions. Let's not forget all the outdoor activities. I feel Tucson has a lot to offer.
2177	We have an incredibly diverse cultural scene (including sports). Tucson is interesting, there is so much to learn and there is always something fun to do.
2178	We have enjoyed untold hours of sheer joy and pleasure in being able to attend so many wonderful performances (some free, some not). The arts have always been welcomed here and we must not allow that to stop.
2179	We have lived in university towns for the past 40 years and enjoy the atmosphere created by sports and arts offerings.
2180	We have local restaurants, local stores, local artists, and lots of amazing cultural opportunities that are highly valued in our community. We have not lost our 'soul' like so many larger cities.
2181	We have lost sports teams, organizations , and events
2182	We have season tickets to AZ Theater Co. Consistently great performances, and now the downtown is becoming more lively.
2183	We have the diversity, arts, population, and culture of a large city, but everyone knows each other. It feels like family. We are not like Phoenix.
2184	We have the walls, diverse neighborhoods, and the talent! This would include the UA campus which could just as well be Ohio State if it did not have palm trees along its roads.
2185	We have yet to figure out how to compromise and merge solar panels and wind turbines with our views and architectural heritage
2186	We just need to do more to showcase what we offer through funding, facilities, and improved communication methods. So often this community will have an event and a significant segment of the community is completely unaware of the activity. We need to support both large and well funded programs like the U of A and the smaller programs giving them as much presence in the community as a U of A event.
2187	We keep losing things that enrich the lives of Tucsonans, draw tourists, provide jobs & make money to other parts of the state and country(Spring Training, minor league baseball, conventions, music and athletic events). We need to move forward quickly and do something or we could lose the Gem Show & Match Play Golf. We are originally from Indiana. Indianapolis totally remade itself into the Amature Sports Capitol of the Country. Portland, Seattle, & San Antonio have done great things that keep residents living there and draw vacationers. Tucson needs to find an identity, promote it, build to it and make money from it.
2188	We like downtown areas that are vibrant, attractive and have lots to do.
2189	We like to go there
2190	We lost spring training baseball, there's not much in the way of sports and other entertainment, except UofA. Well planned City events can also be a source of pride - large scale street events, traveling road shows, Pro exhibition games, concerts in the park, etc.
2191	We love living in a University town. We love the diversity it brings to the community. We love events on U of A campus, including the Tucson Festival of Books, Arizona Athletics (esp. the Women's Basketball games), Women's & LGBT film series, UA Presents/Centennial Hall, Southwest Native Arts Festival, AIDS Walk
2192	We love these concerts and prayerfully they'll continue. What a wonderful event for our city!
2193	We need a central gathering place for the community which includes shopping, dining, entertainment and a place for us all to come together for special events.
2194	We need a central place for event advertising. Desert Diamond Casino does a great job with the billboards they have around town. I am often frustrated because I hear about a really cool event that happened, only 3 days after it took place...
2195	We need a convention center & other venues for events & sports
2196	We need an amusement park.
2197	We need more activities out of Tucson limits. Because I live north of Tucson
2198	We need more arts in the schools (we do have one of the best H.S. jazz bands in the country)
2199	We need more lively spaces. La Placita is a great resource sitting mostly empty and closed evenings and weekends
2200	We need more parks, museums, places to explore, and healthy places to eatwhere children are welcome.
2201	We need more public art, science, ect museums to continue the education that our children are getting & to gain more tourism dollars.
2202	We need the sunshine to feel good. Also can attend many events
2203	We need to create a central location in Tucson that will draw concerts, cultural and sports events and BUSINESS!!
2204	We need to do more to attract folks to downtown to keep the whole area alive. Without a successful downtown, the rest of the area suffers as well.
2205	We need to improve our commitment to the youth of the community/region. I would create more activities for children and teens.
2206	We need to increase the number of free or reduced price recreational programs for youth. We need more centers where youth can hang out after school. The facilities need to stay open late. The facilities need to provide the following resources: jobs, educational activities, sports, sex and health education.
2207	We need to pull in more events. That means building an arena that will attract BIG atrist. How about a professional team in Tucson. We are not using the TEP Field to its fullest potential. HOw about NBA or MLS teams.
2208	We need to work on our public education in order to make this a place attractive to companies with high-paying wages. We should not be going after call-centers and other unskilled, low paying companies. We should be going after optics, high-tech companies. They require a skilled work force, however. If that means slashing administrator jobs in order to pay teachers better, closing some schools in order to focus energy, money on a more select set of schools: do it! Focus on teachers, the kids, and BASICS that are now counted as frivolous extras to be cut: art, music, languages, P.E. I had a first class public education here from 1st through 12th grade, one that sent me to Stanford, Oxford and Harvard Universities. I worry that our public schools will not serve my children nearly as well. Also, we need to partner better with the U of A. It has been--and should remain a driving force here. Let's work on keeping more of its graduates as the loyal and proud business, entrepreneurial, and artistic engines that drive and shape this town. At the moment, I fear that the UA is more interested in its proposed medical campus in Phx than it is in its home base campus here in Tucson.
2209	We never get good concerts or acts here
2210	We spend a lot of time as a family at the U of A
2211	We take a certain pride in being educated and we value education. We are painfully aware that there is a disparity in how well educated our citizens are, but we do seem to want to provide quality educational experiences for all and we tend to appreciate smart people as opposed to being fearful of them. I value facts and feel that our decisions are better when we are informed.
2212	We take advantage of the symphony, theatre, desert museum, nature, variety of restaurants, Uof A events, golf courses
2213	We tend to place people ahead of property as an electorate. We have great cultural opportunities with the University and arts/music venues downtown.
2214	We want to keep Tucson a place that offers good jobs so we don't lose talent. If we offer good jobs, good school a vibrant downtown and acces to teh art, Tucson can be a great place to stay.
2215	We will grow our intelligence, creativity and original thinkers, human growth and development
2216	We would enjoy spending more time there in the evenings (before concerts, plays, etc.)
2217	We're down-to-earth and real. There's not a lot of overblown imaging, fashion victim marketing strategy or overrated, but essentially mediocre businesses. We have excellent home-grown entities such as Tucson Originals, All Souls Procession, the UA Poetry Center, etc. that really are of international standing.
2218	Weak urban core � hard to get people downtown � symphony, arts, culture � live in outer areas
2219	Weather and things to do
2220	Weekend events are plentiful
2221	Welcome immigrants
2222	Welcoming culture - we moved here from Canada and it's been great.
2223	Well, for one I live downtown. The history, the people, access to the freeway and the density of commercial and residential properties make my life more interesting and worthwhile. There's music, food and events (2nd Saturdays, Tucson Meet Yourself and TCC).
2224	What a rich arts environment Tucson has. The scope of the arts run the cambit of whatever the mind can conjure up. Theatre, big and small, The University's Theatre, Film and Television presentations. Galleries...public and private. Tucsonans love to READ.
2225	Whatever draws and keeps people here, it produces a wealth of fine arts, sports and cultural events that seem huge for the size of population.
2226	When I do functions or events, always have strong support of TUSD Admin and Mayor Walk up, as well as surrounding schools in our community.
2227	When I visit my hometown of Mesa, AZ it bores me that there are miles and miles of square-grid suburbia. I like that (greater) Tucson does have a variety of different communities within it, and retains its history and culture in many ways. There is always something to do in Tucson, and something for everyone. There are many different groups, associations, classes and events to choose from.
2228	When I was young, there were many things to do. It seems with the passage of time, there are fewer and fewer things for our children to do. Children need things interesting they will want to do and can afford to do besides sitting in front of a tv or game boy all day. And for some, that includes a way to get there as they have parents who cannot afford it, don't have the time due to work or just cannot be bothered.
2229	When does Tucson Meet Yourself happen every year?
2230	When people are friendly you feel much more welcome at events and in the community in general.
2231	When the state stepped in mandating so called, 'state standards,' which reinforce rote memorization over true critical thinking and problem solving, the quality of our educational system rapidly declined in the region. Public education was meant to serve the needs of the local community. I want to see our communities demand their rightful control over the education of their children. We should allow teachers to motivate children through their natural curiosity, not through the threat of 'state testing.' Clearly, the latter has failed miserably, for it reflects a mentality of the 20th century, and fails to prepare our children for the challenges of the 21st century. This is personally important as I see more and more people finishing high school and being unable to think through basic problems. Forcing teachers to teaching to a test rather than to approach situations with rational thinking and problem solving strategies produce citizens who are inflexible, unimaginative, and ill-prepared to function successfully in a dynamic, ever-changing reality. I want my old age to be spent in a country of innovative thinkers, not in a nation of automatons unable to express themselves or creatively face new situations with a multiplicity of perspectives.
2232	When we speak of educators and politicians, we shouldn't generalize. Remember that they are people too.
2233	When you are in tune with your spiritual side (channeled through the arts and beauty) you can then give more to others
2234	When you attend events at the school you feel welcome and feel as though they are happy to have you there.
2235	When you come to Tucson, you know you are in Tucson. The food, arts, and music make it uniqur.
2236	Whether it be the thousands of students and millions of dollars or the excellent public media or quality sporting events, Pima county and the University of Arizona are reliant upon each other. The University needs to become the vital center of a welcoming diverse community called Pima County.
2237	Whether it's theatre, ceramics, jewelry, paintings or sculpture, there are opportunities/galleries to enjoy.
2238	While I live within the city limits, it's still at least 1/2 mile to the nearest bus stop. We need more & cheaper mass transit to make various parts of the county more accessible.
2239	While I sometimes lament not being in a bigger city, I appreciate how easy it is to do everything here - from owning a home to getting theater tickets to grocery shopping.
2240	While there are some great parks for kids around Tucson, when looking at field usage for sports (which can be vital to youth development in a variety of areas), Tucson is lacking. The costs to use the fields goes up and makes participating in healthy outdoor activities/sports for youth more challenging which in turn depletes these programs and makes Tucson less appealing...
2241	While there is a strong arts and cultural community, I think this could be supported and fostered. There is much potential in this area.
2242	While this is a fantastic ATTEMPT at bringing people downtown and mirroring what was once a successful downtown event years ago (Downtown Saturday Night), a big effort needs to be made to expand the hours that this event operates. Two hours from 5-7pm one Saturday every month IS NOT ENOUGH and frankly does nothing to encourage people to come down and experience what is slowly becoming a great place to have dinner, go dancing, maybe take in a movie, or enjoy people watching. I realize that this is a business effort, but Come on now!!
2243	While we have lots to do, most of it requires a drive into town of more than 20 minutes
2244	Why is govt promoting alcohol like this? People getting drunk. Stores close and I dont go near downtown then. The bars get enough business without. Promote more thengs like Second Saturday downtown where all businesses can participate. If it was ever useful, its outlived its usefulness.
2245	Why is the University Band not in more of the parades? Why doesn't the university have a greater presence in our public libraries? Why isn't there a UA Sun Tran sponsored bus. Why do we not see more Red and Blue around the city during big games. I thin the city could host a lot of tailgating type events downtown and have buses transport people to the game from there. Charging for parking at Congress and I-10 and encouraging people to tailgate there would be great.
2246	Wide array of community events (Tucson meet yourself, charity sporting events, etc.)
2247	Wide range of cultures visible in our community and we celebrate all of them throughout the year i.e. Tucson Meet Yourself, Native American activities throughout the year, Black History Monhth, Chinese New Year, Mariachi Festival, Rodeo etc...
2248	Wide variety of available arts & culture.
2249	Wide variety of cultural activities
2250	Wide variety of cultural events to include classical music, festivals, cinema, etc.
2251	Wide variety of performing arts
2252	Wider acceptance and protections for the 'Gay' community
2253	Willingness to encourage public art
2254	With Tucson's diversity and support for non-profits, we also have a vibrant and unique arts community. Artists, musicians, performers of all kinds, even chefs, help us celebrate our culture while bringing people together. I like having so many opportunities to be involved with my community.
2255	With a family it is critical to have free/cheap entertainment, especially if it is educational, so I love that there is so much diverse nature to explore.
2256	With a short radius of Tucson you can go to anything from the Opera, beach or snow skiing. It really has everything you want.
2257	With not very may people with open minds and not very many young professionals (that I've seen/come across) it makes it extremely hard to date, connect with people, create that circle of friends. All of these are essential to a well-needed healthy foundation in a place you move to with no family or friends.
2258	With places like the library, the Drawing Studio, Literacy volunteers and the Desert Museum there are always opportunities to continue learning. No matter what age, what interests there are ways to engage the mind. This doesn't even count the quality educational opportunities at the University and Pima College. These educational institutions contribute to a culture of learning and a place with interesting people and ideas.
2259	With the year-round decent weather, one can engage in activities year-round from sporting events to social activities.
2260	Without beauty and creativity, we are not human, and Tucson has some of the most creative folks around in visual and performing arts. I participate as much as I can.
2261	Without it, there will be nothing else to do
2262	Without quality education at all levels (and I am not just talking about passing measurement tests) there is no future here, and without great teachers, there can be no quality education. More respect, and better pay, for teachers would attract enthusiastic, creative and dynamic people to the field.
2263	Without the U of A, we wouldn't have many of the arts that I was praising above. The U brings us great sports events, and tremendous international prestige because of our science (Kitt Peak, Biosphere II, etc), community lectures. It also, because of all the wonderful young people, helps keep our community youthful and innovative.
2264	Without the university there would likely be no symphony, ballet, etc.
2265	Wonderful cultural activities, esp music, centered on UA, physically and fiscally accessible
2266	Wonderful, friendly people who are open minded and accepting
2267	Work at Pima College; participate in UA events
2268	Year round potential for activity.
2269	You can get all of the benefits of a big city social/event life w/ a short drive to Phoenix
2270	You can get to better solutions if you listen to better perspectives
2271	You can't just work all the time
2272	You cant get across town in a decent time frame and it inhibits me from going to certain parts of town to patronize businesses and events because it is a pain in the butt.
2273	You don't have to travel too far to enjoy a picnic in the park. More parks are offering movies and concerts now then before.
2274	You have almost all of the positive aspects of a big city with none of the baggage
2275	You have everything you need available as in a big city, but Tucson has a great small town community feel in terms of community events, family-owned stores/restaurants etc.
2276	You have many choices: music, playes
2277	You only motivate people by "fanning an extravagant hope," not by playing to their fears and their negative side
2278	Young people need music, chess clubs, debate clubs
2279	Youth activities
2280	Youth centers and programs
2281	Youth need more funding for school activities
2282	Youth-friendly events that don't cost money
2283	�Bus Tour� helped me understand the community and why we have pride