Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Our unique identity and diverse cultural, ethnic, geographical, and historical influences

1	"Why eat a cheeseburger when there is a taco stand around"
2	(drawing of 4 faces) Diverse Culture
3	100,000 cities throughout the US and only a few of those are recognized by their names. People know Tucson; it has a uniqueness, an identity.
4	1st impression is important, when you are driving into Tucson
5	3a. The Sonoran Desert. 3b. It's not Phoenix.
6	3a. The area's beautiful environs-harsh and unforgiving but also glorious and sublime-are unique in this country. 3b. 'nuff said.
7	48% of Tucson's Hispanic students do not graduate from high school. There can be no economic development with uneducated and/or untrained workers.
8	7 of 9 climatic zones from Tucson to Mt. Lemmon
9	A History of social justice activism
10	A blessing and a challenge because unmet needs means we can't nurture diversity
11	A city must be defined by it's downtown core
12	A city that reflectsdiverse cultural and eductional choices offers a smorgasbord of learning, enlightenment, and enjoyment. A city with nearby open spaces and hiking trails offers and connection with the natural world that revitalizes our spirits and keeps the city crush in perspective.
13	A college town with a rich and colorful history - American, Mexican and Native American. Art and Theater.
14	A comfortable place that all I have to worry about is being the best me I can be. A large GLBT community, ethnic culturals, a live and let live attitude.
15	A community is so much stronger when people with different cultures and backgrounds can work together and cooperate
16	A community that has a diverse population is more apt to develop more options for public policy - it is really the foundation of the democratic system
17	A community that is culturally, artistically and historically aware of itself can have reasonable focus of what its future could be
18	A definite drawing card to get others in the nation to come here.
19	A diverse, welcoming community with tangible ties to the past
20	A downtown area should be the hub of the economic and cultural activity for a community. Tucson's downtown is an embarrassment. And, when given a chance to fix it with Rio Nuevo money, the City has blown it.
21	A friendly and diverse community
22	A great downtown allows for diversity
23	A greater awareness of our native american and hispanic cultures
24	A lot not publicly known
25	A multi-cultural community tends to foster a sense of diversity and inclusiveness among its residents, which gives a feeling that all are welcome here. We are more than just ourselves.
26	A positive feeling from Tucson and Pima County in general not "those old folks"
27	A positive image helps with tourism. The snow birds keep returning
28	A progressive, liberal attitude in a red state.
29	A rich history of many cultures living together. Cowboys, midwesterners and easterners, native americans, mexicans, anglos, retirees, enterperneurs, artists, students
30	A variety of churches
31	A very large Percentage of our income comes from the Mexican Consumer they deserve respect
32	A vibrant downtown that provides employment, entertainment, places to live and honors the traditions of the city will bring me and my time and money downtown, and draw others locally and from out of town, improving the local economy for all of us.
33	A wide variety of cultures to learn and live with.
34	A world in our town
35	AZ - 2nd lowest education level in country
36	Ability to experience many cultures withour fear
37	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
38	Ability to meet individuals/families from many different parts of the country
39	Ability to stand apart from the Phoenix area
40	Acceptance of diversity
41	Acceptance of multi-culturalism. A big town with a small town feel, friendly people
42	Accepting, embrasing, diverse
43	Acces to culutres from other parts of the world
44	Access to a lot of diverse cultural opportunities, food and events
45	Access to a university and many cultural activities
46	Accessible - continuity of traditions
47	Add more diversity to the area
48	Add more drought-tolerant trees and shrubs along the freeway, and walls with some art to mask the industrial look from I-10. It is not attractive to people passing through Tucson. Stone Ave. really needs some upgrading also, by painting buildings, planting trees, picking up trash, and removing graffiti.
49	Adds cultural depth as well as bringing people from all over the world.
50	Adds spice to life
51	Adds to respect for Tucson
52	African American Support
53	After 25 years of hustle bustle in Phoenix, it is so nice to be back home. More culture, more hispanic influence, beautiful environment (the surrounding mountains and recreation opportunitiies)...
54	Again, I like variety.
55	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.
56	Again, diversity is great. Vibrant Mexican and Native American cultures, plus wild west white people and storied African American community. Except for all the military/Border Patrol dickwads, everyone works together as a community for a better future.
57	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.
58	Again, this is one of the greatest things about Tucson area--frontier of New Spain, part of Mexico, Sky Island cultural and biological crossroads--and yet humans have a tendency to destroy what they do not value, and many of our residents (especially but not exclusively new ones) don't know enough about our history to value it.
59	Again, this provides the soul of a town. It defines what you are.
60	Again, while there is a lot I would like to change, I really appreciate the diversity we have. I also really appreciate the quality of people we have. Would like to get them more engaged in our community for improvement.
61	All different and unique
62	All different cultures in one city!!!
63	All museums. A mountain, canyons, and historical sites
64	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.
65	All of the unique community events during the year
66	All the amenities, still have small community atmosphere. Tucson is the collaberation of many people from different worlds and culture. many friends with good hearts and ambitious attitudes but still down to earth.
67	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.
68	Almost everything we see in the public mythology about the southwest has it's roots in Tucson.
69	Although I feel that Tucson has lost the really small town feeling it had when I moved here 30+ years ago, it still retains some of that -- surprisingly so for a community of about 1 million. I think some of that feeling does come from a sense of place (in the natural world) and sense of long history that Tucson has. I have almost always lived within 3 miles of the University, so many of the neighborhoods I've lived in are older. I am glad that there is FINALLY some small efforts to revitalize downtown. I think more effort needs to be put into providing things downtown for Tucson residents, not just convention center visitors and snowbirds who come mostly Jan. through April. Don't revitalize downtown by getting rid of historic buildings, though. We don't need any more urban removal.
70	Although I value Tucson's cultural diversity and am not alone in this regard, I have found that there is a deep seated sense of entitlement and almost imperialistic attitude on the part of some of my fellow citizens and others who have expressed overtly racist and disrespect of minorities
71	Although I would love an additional free way or Costco here and there, I am happy to live in a smaller community which possesses a great deal of character.
72	Although Tucson is a relatively small urban area, the offerings of music, the arts, and community activities are remarkably diverse.
73	Although most of our elected officials are well meaning, they are so concerned about making unpopular decisions that they cannot effectively lead. We need real decision making (not grandstanding) and the ability to convince the public about the wisdom of these decisions. Then those directions must be carried out over long periods of time to come to realization. We need to keep continuity in our leadership, such as Chuck Huckleberry, whose experience helps him make logical decisions.
74	Although we are growing in size, Tucson still has a small town feel to it. No huge, tall buildings to block your view of the nights sky. Historic downtown Tucson.
75	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.
76	Always something going on in the community that honors our one or more of many cultures and interests.
77	Am able to enjoy and participate in traditions from other cultures - Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Native American, African American and more
78	Ambiance, "ambiente" - a distinct and rich atmosphere created by the people who live here and sense of place that exists
79	American Southwest and Hispanic and Native American blend
80	An approach that values and includes indigenous cultures
81	An example of our image is the road side shrines that have spread just because they are a part of the local culture (see the white bicycles)
82	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.
83	Ancient history
84	Ancient homeland' of native Americans; Among earliest European settlements in what is now the USA; Wonderful Mexican and Anglo heritage/combination.
85	Anything that increases choice is better for the system
86	Appreciate our underappreciated heritage
87	Appreciation of diversity enhances communication opportunities
88	Architectual styles in the city reflect Mexican influence. Helps give the city a sense of place and history.
89	Architecture, food, customs. It is important to me to preserve, cultivate and celebrate our Southwest and Mexican-influenced culture.
90	Architecture, food, people etc...
91	Area is dimensional (desert, mountains, UA)
92	Area is everchanging (sky scenes), has personality
93	Area is newer, fresher, brighter, dramatic
94	Area is visually uplifting and unique (as well as challenging)
95	Arizona became a state in 1912. Tucson was part of Mexico.
96	Arizona has become somewhat the laughing stock of America. The state government is passing laws that are going back to the early 20th centrury. It's fine that they remember where they came from, more reason for them to apply laws for the 21st century. The days of the pony express and shootouts at the OK Corral are over.
97	Arizona is 30% Hispanic, with Native American tribes (21) and some Asian & Black populations
98	Arizona is made up of a diverse group of people, but is not represented by a diverse group of people
99	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.
100	Art, community coming together, uniqueness
101	Art, history, culture
102	Arts and Culture
103	Arts and culture
104	Arts, culture, diversity and ecclectisism
105	Arts, culture, history & beautiful environment
106	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.
107	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.
108	As a gay man, this is a somewhat self-centered request, but something I enjoy most about visiting other cities that Tucson doesn't have any in any way whatsoever is a gay neighborhood. Right now the few restaurants / bars/ etc are very spread out and so none of them can get any momentum to attract more businesses to the area. I suspect if you looked into 'gayborhoods' in comprable cities you would find them to be vibrant econimic centers.
109	As a landscape architect that has relocated here from the East, I find the environment of Tucson highly unique and worth protecting. I find the Tucson community generally understanding and respectful of the desert environment.
110	As a member of the Baha'i Community of Tucson diversity is incredibly important to me as it is a great source of community strength.
111	As a native Tucsonan I was able to continue my education and become the first Ph.D. in my family.
112	As a native and being of Hispanic heritage, for most of my life I experienced inclusivity and respect here. (I fear that this is changing/being lost in recent times.)
113	As a student-athlete, the program is one of the best athletic departments in the country. The support from the Tucson community and the ties between McKale and Tucsonans are incredible.
114	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.
115	As an UA alumni and 'Wildcat for Life', I personally believe the UA is one of the key elements in making Tucson really stand out.
116	As an ethnohistorian and archaeologist, I find the mix of cultures in Tucson particularly appealing, bringing a variety of experiences and traditions (and foods!) to the table.
117	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.
118	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.
119	As much as diversity is a positive in Tucson, the hispanic (mexican) influence is equally negative. It creates a public safety challenge and through recent 'boycott' messages it has now had a negative economic influence.
120	As part of the Sky Islands, and the sonoran desert, we are situated in an extremely unique, amazing environment.
121	As people who moved here from somewhere else, we instantly felt a part of the community; there isn't such as a thing as outsiders here
122	Aside from cars (too many) downtown is reminiscent of better times in NYC metro
123	Attitudes about the diversity within city
124	Attracts young people and educated people, and provides great diversity, as well as things for the public to do: museums, Centennial Hall, Music school, dance, theater, festivals
125	Authentic arts and culture
126	Awareness on the part of all residents as to the unique area they live in.
127	Bad houses, bad smell, and industry
128	Bad stigma about Arizona
129	Bands don't even come here anymore because of legislature
130	Be more involved and know more about other cultures (like Aztec cultures)
131	Beautiful backdrop. Without mountains Tucson would be marginal
132	Beautiful natural surroundings and preservation of historic architecture
133	Beauty and diversity
134	Beauty, diversity
135	Bec. I grew up near mountains and hills (Switzerland, Bolivia, upstate NY) and then lived in areas with mountains (Honduras, Mexico)
136	Because I have lived in areas where the population is not diverse and in diversity comes a broader sense of the world and appreciation for different cultures. I crave diversity.
137	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.
138	Because it caters to the students and have programs for everyone even though the campus is not that diverse
139	Because it is a typical element of the area and it does not require special arrangements
140	Because it is better to speak two languages
141	Because it's the people that make the place first and foremost
142	Because many cultures have value in changing our sometimes outdated structures - creativity, integrity - non-cooperative goals
143	Because my family has been here a long time I feel connected to the Tucson history.
144	Because of our location on the US border, it is reasonable to assume that we will continue to attract immigrants from Mexico. That is fine with me. However, I believe strongly that it is critical that they learn English and are able to function in our language. We should stop operating in multiple languages and provide the opportunity for recent immigrants to function in English.
145	Because of the many community events that cater to the Hispanic community
146	Because the Sonoran Desert is a diverse and beautiful habitat
147	Because the natural beauty is what makes Tucson Tucson
148	Because there is something for everyone
149	Because they are all prejudist against latinos
150	Because we are Mexican
151	Because we are our race
152	Because we get a lot of tourists and we want them to tell others to return
153	Because whatever law is agaisnt the hispanic community affects me
154	Because you have given us the opportunity to study what has happened in the past, thank you for this opportunity
155	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.
156	Being a part of Arizona, or as I call it 'the south of the southwest' embarasses me. I feel the state overall is very regressive and backwards. Being associated with this state makes me sad.
157	Being a person of color, it is important to me that people be given the opportunity to pursue whatever it is they want.
158	Being a retiree, I love the fact that I am meeting people from all over our nation and from all walks of life.
159	Being so close to Mexico, it's nice to have Mexican food
160	Besides Univeristy of Arizona to some extent, there is no one thing that binds together the community. This could lead to pride and enjoyment for the citizens. Maybe a very cool revamped Reid Park? Or a trendy and family friendly down town? An architectural building or artwork can also get associated with a city's identity. Something different and unique - something to talk about to visitors.
161	Besides the connection/continuity with Tucson's past, I think many of the older buildings are more attractive than the typical newer ones. We can't let new developments wipe them all out
162	Best Mexican, and mom and pop restaurants around.
163	Better acceptance of our diversity
164	Better cultural integration
165	Better ethnic diversity education
166	Better government, less discrimination of people with ethnic looks, better police attitudes
167	Better hospitality toward the diversity of residents.
168	Better integration of Mexican immigrants
169	Better integration of diverse cultures
170	Better integration of diverse populations in work, schools, and throughout the community
171	Better know and appreciate Native culture, fry bread rules
172	Better partnerships with Mexico
173	Better public education: bilingual - intercultural
174	Better representation Nationally for Tucson
175	Between Cultures they should respect each other. We need to educate ourselves between cultures.
176	Bi-Cultural Education to Parents
177	Bi-National culture
178	Bicultural
179	Big city diversity for shopping, restaurants, worship, etc.; but with small city attitudes.
180	Bigger emphasis on maintaining the old houses that give Tucson character
181	Bike capital of the world
182	Bilingual
183	Bilingual and bicultural
184	Bilingual community with professionshaving diverse ethnic backgrounds, makes Tucson a rich cultural environment . Organizations, restaurants, the arts, music and education are all represented.
185	Biodiversity
186	Blending of the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures...
187	Blending of the anglo and latin ways of life
188	Brings an environment of connection to the land, independence and a commitment to maintaining history
189	Brings diversity and intelligence to the community (i.e., research)
190	Brought up in similar town
191	Build more parks, more community centers, more cultural/arts centers and more sport centers.
192	Burnish, don't tarnish, Tucson's reputation
193	By creating a series of dense villages usable public transportation could be feasible and would increase walkability of villages and encourage more clearly identifiable neighborhoods that are economically viable, not just a collection of houses but a self-sustaining economic hub. Change development standards to allow for true muli-use development patterns.
194	Came from midwest. Rigid dress code. Rigid everything
195	Can be across town and run into someone you know. How does that happen? Very unique to Tucson. One of the biggest reasons that someone might stay here
196	Can go to activities outside own culture - joy and sense of "who I am", strengthens community, ambiance
197	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.
198	Cast a broader net
199	Causes us to look at community needs differently, to take a broader view of the community landscape
200	Celebrate and keep its history!
201	Certain places/desert is unique - need to be preserved
202	Change Speedway Blvd. to Lute Olson Blvd.
203	Character & Culture
204	Charming - old culture has been lost
205	Cheery people from all socio-economic strata
206	Choice of various kinds of volunteer organizations.
207	Choose a sense of place and then everything else falls into place
208	City gov't. dictating businesses. Offer more varied zoning. Residences over shops. Mom and Pop food and drug stores. Free parking areas.
209	City-wide consciousness raising of the multi-cultural diversity we have in Tucson. Billboards, PSAs, etc.
210	Civic pride - not a lot right now
211	Close proximity to California, Las Vegas, and Mexico
212	Close to Mexico
213	Close to border communities
214	Closeness to Mexico.
215	College town gives a little wider view and wider perspectives. You hear debate and other views are represented
216	College town vibe / diversity
217	College, arts, natural public areas, mixed cultures.
218	Come from a very small town that had minimal variety in population
219	Coming from 2 hugely but different culturally diverse communities (San Francisco & Chicago) I particularly value Tucson's Hispanic and Native American as well as large communities from Asia - Diversity gives strength and flavor to our community
220	Coming from a smaller town, I enjoy the diversity of activities Tucson has for people to learn and experience.
221	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.
222	Committed and diverse communities
223	Common courtesy/country like hospitality/casual living/slower paced/people friendly/SW attitude vs east or west coast/embraces Mexican Culture and other cultures/lots of liberals/UA and Pima/Good libraries and parks/
224	Communication barrier between English and Spanish speakers
225	Communities that have major universities embedded in them provide an attraction to scholars and thinkers as well as to youth. These two populations attract higher quality and more diversity in cultural events, restaurants, stores and a sense of vitality that is lacking in communities whose economies are largely based upon industry, tourism or retail malls.
226	Community - people, culture, friendliness
227	Community Diversity
228	Community culture activities
229	Community defines who we are and sets us apart from other places "shared sense of community"
230	Community encourages and values diversity in all areas
231	Community events Culture
232	Community is generally supportive of diversity & creativity � Wingspan � Evolution of small events into full-on big time must-dos
233	Community respect for Tucson's heritage and culture
234	Concentration of different nationalities into separate neighborhoods
235	Consider refugee population and our diversity
236	Consideration of local history and local natural resources and whys for community to connect to them � hands on engagement
237	Continued attempts to save and maintain cultural and historical places
238	Contribute to a sense of community and place; differentiate Tucson from other cities.
239	Contributes to a feeling of vitality, diversity, and a learning community.
240	Cosmopolitan / Diversity
241	Create a vision and identity for Tucson
242	Create choice, competition in schools
243	Create economic identity (focus)
244	Create more of a diverse job market
245	Creates interesting challenges
246	Creative, diverse population, progressive ideas
247	Critical issue that is polarizing the region and our nation. We live it daily. We must not let negative stereotypes/racism/xenophobia stop us from coming together to find a workable local solution that acknowledges families' longevity/history/contribution, instead of simplistic attachment of labels/shunning/etc.
248	Culinary experiences and the diversity of cuisine
249	Cultivate respect for other cultures
250	Cultual diversity and acceptance
251	Cultural & educational opportunities
252	Cultural - proximity to border/binational economy/diversity/Mexico/Native Nations)
253	Cultural Diversity
254	Cultural History
255	Cultural Mix
256	Cultural Variety
257	Cultural and Historic resources
258	Cultural and artistic Diversity
259	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.
260	Cultural and biotic diversity
261	Cultural aspect
262	Cultural assets
263	Cultural community
264	Cultural differences
265	Cultural diversity
266	Cultural diversity & tolerance
267	Cultural diversity (Mexican border, indian tribes)
268	Cultural diversity - arts and education
269	Cultural diversity and Tucson celebrations - history, fiestas, food, museums, art, music
270	Cultural diversity and community spirit- small town feel
271	Cultural diversity and heritage
272	Cultural diversity and rich cultural heritage that arises when two sovereign nations meet; add in the two Tribes and we have four sovereign nations sharing space! This difference in perspectives, cultural history, and language help us forge a more global attitude.
273	Cultural diversity due to people
274	Cultural diversity in the Tucson region
275	Cultural diversity makes us rich - the melting pot and the idea that we are all still Tucsonans
276	Cultural diversity of region
277	Cultural diversity � interesting people � academic community
278	Cultural diversity, and the desert
279	Cultural diversity/Mexican culture
280	Cultural divrsity
281	Cultural events celebrating different cultures
282	Cultural events- fall/spring fairs
283	Cultural heritage
284	Cultural heritage and diversity
285	Cultural history
286	Cultural mix
287	Cultural mix enriches my life
288	Cultural mix of people
289	Cultural mixing pot � events (Tucson Meet Yourself, Folk Festival, Chilli Cookoff, local music)
290	Cultural offerings
291	Cultural opportunities & history
292	Cultural opportunities here
293	Cultural recognition
294	Cultural richness and diversity
295	Cultural traditions
296	Cultural uniqueness
297	Cultural, age, lifestyle, arts, educational options. Generally (used to be more) a more inclusive and tolerant community than others in the state.
298	Cultural, arts environmental- social
299	Cultural/natural opportunities
300	Culturally diverse
301	Culturally interesting
302	Culture
303	Culture (Mexican food)
304	Culture (diversity)
305	Culture (mexican)
306	Culture - Entertainment
307	Culture and ethnicities
308	Culture and history
309	Culture and learning opportunities
310	Culture and nature are the essence of life
311	Culture is a big issue. People tend to be very friendly
312	Culture mix
313	Culture, Arts, entertainment, great food
314	Culture, choice, focus on education, creative thinkers, variety - all the fringe benefits of living near a major state University.
315	Culture, heritage
316	Culture/History
317	Culture/diversity
318	Culture/heritage
319	Culture/opportunities
320	Cut down pollution/preserve unique feel
321	DIVERSITY
322	Defines who we are
323	Dehumanizes - encourages everyone to be the same. Works against diversity
324	Demographics
325	Demonstrate the many paths to the divine as well as the amazing cultural offerings of music, dance, food, etc.
326	Descrimintaion to Mexicans
327	Desert and mountain variety Year round outdoor activities - cycling, running, etc.
328	Desert environment - friendly people, diversity, cultural events, the UofA
329	Design in-fill projects and try for a unique style downtown emphasizing Native, Mexican, Cowboy heritage.
330	Develop more bilingual schools
331	Develop tourism in Tucson - promote our 'old West' heritage - encourage the film industry to return to Tucson.
332	Develope the base of the A-mt and beyond,
333	Developer greed destroying historic neighborhoods
334	Did not want to live in big town. Lived in Denver and Seattle
335	Differences may become obstacles
336	Different Cultures
337	Different cultural traditions make for a rich life experience
338	Different cultures
339	Different cultures - native american and Mexican and opportunities to experience them now - living - not in history.
340	Different cultures and people from all over the country
341	Different cultures in Tucson that can be experienced
342	Different cultures together
343	Different ethnic groups
344	Different languages and foods
345	Different perspectives
346	Differing points of view, entertainment venues, restaurants, you name it
347	Difficult to harness diversity; to reach consensus (we get stuck)
348	Disconnect us from the politics of the rest of the state and the image tied to it.
349	Discrimination against mexican hispanics
350	Distinct buildings, unique individuals, locally owned and operated buisnesses, hidden treasures, strange downtown arts cultural, the ever specific sonoran desert.
351	Distinct cultures that get along
352	Distinctive community/food - cacti, houses
353	Districts like Iron Horse and Pie Allen have old homes, but the old homes are deteriorating. In other cities, homes in historic districts are treated with care and people take pride in their neighborhoods. I love living near downtown, but would like to see historic buildings restored to make the area more attractive to people who would otherwise abandon the City for the suburbs.
354	Diverse - people come from all over to Tucson
355	Diverse Community
356	Diverse Culture
357	Diverse Culture, diverse flora and climatic zones
358	Diverse Population
359	Diverse and Liberal Community
360	Diverse and friendly people.
361	Diverse and interesting people to meet with, work with, and socialize with no single dominant group/politic/religion
362	Diverse areas of the city
363	Diverse backgrounds leads to better ideas
364	Diverse blend of rich cultures and heritages
365	Diverse community
366	Diverse community groups
367	Diverse cultural history � taking it back 8,000 to 10,000 years
368	Diverse cultural opportunities - both local music and national music that's brought to town.
369	Diverse cultural qualities of the community
370	Diverse culture
371	Diverse cultures
372	Diverse cultures and artistic expression
373	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.
374	Diverse cultures make life more interesting than does monocultures
375	Diverse cultures, lifestyles � multiplicity
376	Diverse cultures; people
377	Diverse demographics
378	Diverse economy and jobs
379	Diverse ecosystem
380	Diverse habitats - fun to interact with see and have fun
381	Diverse hertiages
382	Diverse involvement
383	Diverse landscape surrounding Tucson
384	Diverse landscapes
385	Diverse mix of people
386	Diverse mixture of ethnic communities
387	Diverse options in dining, entertainment, family and cultural activities
388	Diverse people
389	Diverse people (drawing of 5 culturally diverse faces)
390	Diverse people have good ideas - more good ideas, more likely to get ideas that work for people
391	Diverse peoples living here (diversity)
392	Diverse population
393	Diverse population Spanish speaking
394	Diverse population and acceptance of the diversity
395	Diverse population and architecture
396	Diverse population. White, Hispanic, Native American, long-time residents, and new residents.
397	Diverse scenery..desert and mountains
398	Diverse things to do. Easy to get around
399	Diverseness
400	Diversify economy
401	Diversify how we teach so more students are included
402	Diversify the economy away from homebuilding
403	Diversity
404	Diversity "edginess"
405	Diversity & quality of ideas
406	Diversity - People and environment
407	Diversity - being Latina is not something to hide
408	Diversity - culture, military, restaurants (cultural)
409	Diversity - in natural environment
410	Diversity / uniqueness identity in inner city / older
411	Diversity allows for new innovations in the economic area.
412	Diversity and Culture
413	Diversity and Mexican-American culture
414	Diversity and U of A.
415	Diversity and community
416	Diversity and culture
417	Diversity and culture are celebrated in Tucson. That is important to everyone.
418	Diversity and friendliness
419	Diversity and inclusion
420	Diversity and links to Hispanic and Native cultures.
421	Diversity and multilingualism are important values to me and my family. They enrich our lives.
422	Diversity and unbelievable adaptability
423	Diversity creates a more interesting, vibrant community. Multiple perspectives lead to new and sometimes better ideas, and add to local and global goodwill.
424	Diversity creates problems
425	Diversity fuels understanding and encourages peace. The predominant culture is Mexican, and that is refreshing to me because I was raised in an area with less diversity.
426	Diversity gives a depth to the city and a tolerance to others. Even though we are near a million inhabitants, the feel of Tucson is like that of a small town.
427	Diversity helps human service
428	Diversity honors the past, builds the future
429	Diversity in arts and entertainment
430	Diversity in community
431	Diversity in recreation/lifestyle
432	Diversity is a strength, we can build a consensus around it
433	Diversity is a strength--along with the people come traditions, values, art, activism, strength and growth
434	Diversity is good
435	Diversity is important in every aspect of life. Tucson and Pima County have a very wide variety in most aspects of life. We have Mt. Lemmon, and we have the Sonoran Desert. We have the 17th St. Market and wed have La Encantada. El Guero Canello and Anthony's in the Foothills. Great municipal golf that is quite affordable, and championship golf that is less so... But the diversity throughout the city is remarkable.
436	Diversity is important � many ideas, suggestions can come from anyone regardless
437	Diversity is needed in our industrial base
438	Diversity is one of our beautiful strengths
439	Diversity is stength, creativity and interesting oppotunitites
440	Diversity is the only thing to sustain (democracy)
441	Diversity issue: 1070 (gorilla in the room)
442	Diversity makes us rich, proximity to border it is the reason I am here
443	Diversity of Cultures
444	Diversity of Poeple.
445	Diversity of activities
446	Diversity of area
447	Diversity of arts / music / festivals
448	Diversity of backgrounds of its residents
449	Diversity of community
450	Diversity of community demographics has left general population with little to no civic leadership to stand behind. Lack of educating public on civic commitment, or perhaps it is the lack of supporting educational institutions that educate tomorrows leadership.
451	Diversity of cultural events
452	Diversity of cultural groups
453	Diversity of culture
454	Diversity of culture and age
455	Diversity of culture offers windows into our local and regional history and its practices. Diversity offers all of us the opportunity for increased tolerance in an increasingly mulitcultural world.
456	Diversity of culture;
457	Diversity of cultures
458	Diversity of cultures and it's expanding
459	Diversity of cultures, languages, etc.
460	Diversity of cultures, university town, horse activities
461	Diversity of cultures.
462	Diversity of cultures/thoughts/opinions
463	Diversity of diffrent cultures
464	Diversity of education opportunities.
465	Diversity of ethnic groups.
466	Diversity of food
467	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.
468	Diversity of income, age, ethnicity, etc.
469	Diversity of inhabitants
470	Diversity of job and economic opportunities and training (variety of positions in the middle too)
471	Diversity of kinds of people: interests, background.
472	Diversity of mountains and valleys. The proximity of open desert areas around SE Arizona. The Sonoran Desert.
473	Diversity of nearby landscapes
474	Diversity of neighborhoods/communities
475	Diversity of opinion and life experience informs the quality of my decisions and my participation in public life
476	Diversity of our citizens
477	Diversity of our culture
478	Diversity of people
479	Diversity of people and biodiversity
480	Diversity of people and community.
481	Diversity of people and opinioms. This is NOT Phoenix
482	Diversity of people and places
483	Diversity of people here
484	Diversity of population
485	Diversity of population - the people
486	Diversity of restaurants, culture
487	Diversity of the community
488	Diversity of the environment, the people, the cultures, interests...
489	Diversity of the people
490	Diversity of the population (from all ages, different locations and cultures) makes a community
491	Diversity of things to do
492	Diversity of those who live in valley-natives, newbies, International, professionals,etc. help to make our community a melting pot of talent and interest
493	Diversity should be important to everyone. as you are exposed to more people, ethnic groups, attitudes you can be more understanding and accepting.
494	Diversity within a welcoming community
495	Diversity � culture � food � arts
496	Diversity � people, leisure opportunities, neighborhoods
497	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
498	Diversity/tolerance
499	Diversity/university
500	Diversity: Each neighborhood is unique and diverse. Our city contains great creative neighorhoods that are unique and have their own personality.
501	Diversity: ethnicities, languages, cultures, perspectives
502	Diversity=Growth (both in terms of population and personal)
503	Divisiveness; political and ethnic
504	Do we need an identity? 20-30 years and we still always compare ourselves to Phoenix. We should define ourselves by ourselves, and not negatively by what we are not. We are not "not Phoenix" we are "Tucson" and we need to acknowledge that fact. (Sierra Vista views Tucson in much the same way that Tucson views Phoenix)
505	Doesn't affect us personally but we get Tuc. TV and Newspaper and feel that the coverage of gangs, drugs, violence etc. hurts our image. That impacts companies that might want to come to the area.
506	Doesn't look good to people moving here
507	Don't make Tucson into Phoenix.
508	Don't want to live is Phoenix or LA
509	Downtown - no reflection of culture, Hodge podge, no planning or design
510	Downtown diversity
511	Downtown is the heart of Tucson and the historical center of the community.
512	Downtown is very ugly, especially around the Stone Ave. underpass, which is the gateway to downtown form the north. Old railroad loading docks and weed-filled lots are the norm, along with fences around burned-out buildings, etc. The recent 'paving' of lots east and west of Stone, north of the tracks, exemplifies the problem. Cheap paving, done a month ago, already has weeds growing from underneath. An ugly fence and electrical wiring remain to service a billboard. The La Placita parking lot sign is missing several letters. None of this is major but, collectively, it sends a 'we don't give a shit attitude' that gets in the way of success.
513	Draw more diversity
514	Dressing up isn't tolerated in many areas in Tucson
515	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.
516	Due to the U of A, Pima CC, DMAF, retiree's and Ratheon (sic), we attract people from all walks of life, culture and religion, so we're given an opportunity to learn from one another.
517	During the most recent housing boom before the recession, I was beginning to fear that this feeling would soon be a thing of the past. When houses started to be thrown up in Red Rock, I could envision the disappearance of our lovely rural and agricultural areas as they did along Oracle Road and toward Vail over the past 25 years. I hope that planners will remember and honor our rural heritage in mindfully planning for the inevitable post-recession growth of our region.
518	EACH PART OF TUCSON - N, S, E, W, CENTRAL ARE ALL VERY DIFFERENT. LOTS OF 'FLAVOR' OPTIONS.
519	Each weekend there is a different activity going on and is well advertised
520	Early American Indian culture, archeology, and history which combined with the Sonoran Desert makes this a mystical, spiritual, grounded place.
521	Ease of getting around the city, especially downtown, casual lifestyle and clothing, cultural diversity of Tucson
522	East side diversity
523	Easy access (fast) to many diverse geographies/locales, both by road and air
524	Eclectic collision of cultures, history, climate
525	Eclectic personality
526	Eclectic, diverse and has lots of undeveloped natural areas with a lot of wildlife
527	Eclectic/Diverse community
528	Economic and cultural diversity
529	Economic development for future jobs for my children, ability to enjoy open space and scenic views, and the cultural diversity that comes with being close to an international border.
530	Economic diversity
531	Economic diversity � job creation
532	Economy- a more diverse economy
533	Education and culture
534	Education is not as much of a priority for this state as I would like it to be based on the drop in funding that we have seen since living here. This is very important to me. We subsidize for the lack in Tucson's school systems by exposing our children to more educational acitivities on our family time. However, I am sure some families can't do this which will only hurt our state in the long run.
535	Education, education, education. More diversity and cultural knowledge is good
536	Educational is valued by Tucsonians, and astronomy is modern yet it a connection between our civilization and older cultures/civilizations including the Hohokam.
537	Eegee's and Mexican food, yum!
538	Element of isolation in neighborhoods and lack of community identity for Greater Tucson
539	Eliminate the bias in local media and improve our image
540	Embrace our different cultures
541	Emerging culture
542	Emphasis on history
543	Employment diversity and wage strenght
544	Enables residents to work on local priorities like a town center
545	Encourage more diversity in the built environment
546	Encourage more middle market companies and diversification
547	Encourages entrepreneurial opportunities to increase cultural growth
548	English shouldn't be our official language
549	Enjoy all the racial and ethnic diversity in Tucson. We are living in a world culture and I enjoy the challenges and benefits of that.
550	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.
551	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).
552	Enough eateries with diverse ethnic foods
553	Enriching to be around diversity in the personal and community levels
554	Entertainment/culture
555	Environmental uniqueness
556	Equal representation of people (religion, education, views) - it's fun
557	Ethnic backgrounds
558	Ethnic diversity
559	Ethnic diversity of residents
560	Ethnic food
561	Ethnic food varieties
562	Ethnic mix (drawing of people)
563	Ethnic prejudice
564	Ethnic prejudice - ethnic studies ban and border relations influence
565	Ethnic separation
566	Ethnic variety
567	Even the reporters that were here, were so impressed with the community
568	Even though Urban Renewal tried to erase the deep cultural roots of the Old Pueblo by demolishing downtown businesses and neighborhoods the human connection wasn't destroyed. It is the people and history that maintains Tucson.
569	Even though there are nearly a million people in Tucson and its environs, it feels like a small town. Most people are friendly and everyone knows someone you know. I set up a new business here 17 years ago with great success. Networking has been easy.
570	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.
571	Everyone agrees on these things
572	Everyone expresses their culture
573	Everytime we have a major event in town, like the GEM SHOW, I am very embarrassed by the pot holes and general condition of the streets. A well kept, tidy city speaks volumes. This includes what people see as they drive in form the airport.
574	Everywhere in Tucson has preservation of the wildlife and desert plants, which makes the city unique
575	Excellent climate brings people to our state. Our state has diverse climate. Sun, snow, 4 season, etc.
576	Exposeure to different cultures
577	Exposure to cross section of humanity through festivals, lectures, and various social events bringing together diverse cultural members
578	Exquisite, unique biological richness; fragility of an arid ecosystem; community amenity values; binational Sonoran Desert includes both desert, alpine mountaintops, wetlands (Cienega de Santa Clara), and coast (Sea of Cortez)! What an amazing mix! Parallels cultural diversity!
579	Eye-sores take away from health and good perceptions of the county
580	Family
581	Family has been here 5 generations. Lots of Mexican influence here, history, old families, fiestas, food, influential politicians and educators.
582	Family parks, recreation, ? Trails, bike lanes tie us together and unique to Tucson. Goes into desert, mountains "big small town", friendliness
583	Family, friends, a feeling of community and diversity -- a relaxed (but not lazy) community that embraces all its residents and. Honestly, while I put people as my number 1, I that what I have loved about the people of Tucson is diminishing.
584	Fear of other cultures
585	Feels like a �big town� rather than a megalopolis like Phoenix
586	Few cultural activities for Blacks
587	Find ways to reduce the xenophobia and racism the has emerged in the last decade
588	Flora and fauna diversity and outdoor recreation
589	Focus on neighborhood identity and togetherness
590	For a historic community our city leaders spend too much time in expansion and less on historic preservation and promotion, I wish to see this promoted - our family is involved in adobe preservation
591	For a relatively small city, Tucson has a highly developed cultural community. Lots of artists and arts venues. Top notch
592	For a small city there is a fair amount of cultural opportunities to entice locals and visitors to taste the flavors of the southwest which nourishes a unique lifestyle; those people bring a part of their individuality & history with them should they decide to put down roots.
593	For events and food choices, different points of view
594	For example, as a 'Bicycle-firndldy community', short shrift is often given to cyclists. As a 'Solar-city USA', too little is being done to enable individuals to explore alternates.
595	For example, people do not understand that Arizona was a part of Mexico and do not understand the presence of our culture
596	For our community to be vibrant and attract young people, we need a much more diverse economy that produces good paying jobs.
597	Form-based code - design based (design standards are needed or Tucson's uniqueness will be limited
598	Fragmentation of "Community" - relates to diversity
599	Friendly people for the most part, not like the big city hassels/attitude
600	Friendly people/motivated and culturally diverse
601	Friendly/unique
602	From the successful open space bonds to water harvesting and restoring riparian and inner city areas with native vegetation - this is what makes Tucson different from Phoenix and unique and garners tremendous public support
603	From where we came has much to do with where we are going. The history of Tucson and its people tells us very much about ourselfs and how we became who we are.
604	Fully embrace our multicultural and multilingual heritage.
605	Fundamental shift after 2000 away from 9 month cycle, now it's back
606	G.V. has its own local identity (not Sahuarita)
607	Gather a group of volunteer to focus on better education for parents. I have a little sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters and there is a big gap of communication between her and her hispanic parents. Part of the issue is the language barrier, they don't understand Facebook or Myspace or MMS or anything that our social media offers to our kids. My little sister has a double life because of this, she is getting into trouble, and her parent's don't even know it.
608	Gathering places for diverse cultures
609	General culture of Tucson (festivals, celebrations, etc..) museums - food Latin or Native influences
610	Geographic location
611	Geography and diversity
612	Get a chance to meet different people, do different things
613	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.
614	Get rid of illegal mexicans.
615	Get rid of people who want to make Tucson like wherever they came from or whatever city they think we should be like. They should be encouraged to move there!
616	Getting to see/know/experience different cultures (food, music, etc).
617	Give our city a stronger identity. It just makes sense.
618	Gives a negative connotation to immigrants
619	Gives the city some personality
620	Gives us a more creative community
621	Gives us identity
622	Goes to our identity as a community
623	Good Sonoran style Mexican food is part of our culture and one of the special features of Tucson.
624	Good choices - desert, forest, skiing
625	Good cultural life (there's always room for more)
626	Good leaders need to represent long-term and new cultures
627	Great Diversity in culture, faith, and perspective
628	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.
629	Great cultural food
630	Great diverse community
631	Great for raising children - the width of the streets allows for easier passing in your lanes, more sidewalks allow easier access to parks to & quiet small, unique neighborhoods!
632	Great population diversity
633	Greater awareness of cultural diversity
634	Greater residential mix income and culture
635	Green corn tamales
636	Grew up loving the sports teams here.
637	Growing anti-immigrant sentiments
638	Growing intolerance of Latino community members
639	Growing our own local entrepreneurial talent will contribute to a better Tucson and make a big difference in people's lives locally. Also contributes to local character.
640	Grown children that left and got jobs out of state. The vibrant cities in the U.S. that we enjoy visiting have a robust private business sector. Citizens and government embrace, facilitate attracting and retaining businesses. 'Tucson - where public jobs flourish and median income is low.' is not a good 'brand'
641	Growth as a city without losing our unique culture.
642	Had friends and graduated from Amphi then went to UA
643	Harms our city's diversity - fear tinged rhetoric is like acid
644	Has no diversity
645	Hate is destructive of community values and undermines a healthy diversity. I work to develop neighborhood ties as a volunteer
646	Having UA in town makes a big difference, as well as DM airforce base, a robust hispanic culture, and transplants from so many places. Everyone feels welcome in Tucson.
647	Having a large state university in town brings in diversity and a variety of activities.
648	Having a population of great diversity density brings different perspectives to the problems affecting Tucson
649	Having a significant university in our community brings so much to our lives. Educational opprtunities, sports, culture, diversity of ideas, expertise, variety.
650	Having grown up in Massachusetts, it is a pleasure to me to be able to wake up and see the mountains. The sunsets and sunrises here are unforgettable and incomparable to those elsewhere in the country. Hikes and trails are easy to locate and access.
651	Having lots of different kinds of people around just makes life in this area more interesting--so much different art, language, traditions, and food!
652	Having travelled by auto in all 48 states many times and growing up 14 minuted from NYC - Tucson is less citified than most other places and we need to KEEP it that way
653	Healthy arts and music scene / hispanic culture
654	Healthy ethnic diversity
655	Healthy, stable population = students, diversity, elderly
656	Help our schools. They need more money - give unique opportunities, outdoor education, planned parenthood
657	Helps define us, makes us unique
658	Helps give me a sense of identification, place
659	Helps out with the vibe
660	Helps property values and instills pride
661	Helps to increase historical and cultural context for Tucson's citizens. European aspects of our developmental roots. Spanish Colonial, German, Chinese, Mexican, Tribal rotating exhibits.
662	Heritage
663	Hey guys!!If we supported and then took advantage of scientific research in how arid areas can sustain themselves in the future, Tucson could become a world model.
664	High crime rate=avoidance
665	Hiking in the desert is a true local thing. its one of those things that can only be done here. no where else in the country can it be done this way
666	Hiking trails Intimate garden settings - TBG, Tohono Chul, AZ Inn, etc Diversity of mtns, birds & wildlife Golfing opportunities I can be outside every day here
667	Hispanic Culture
668	Hispanic Culture and Community
669	Hispanic Influence
670	Hispanic and western heritage, food, culture
671	Hispanic cultural influence
672	Hispanic culture and influence
673	Hispanic culture is the heritage (Native American), people know how to use the resources
674	Hispanic culture/heritage
675	Hispanic heritage
676	Hispanic heritage/history
677	Hispanic influence
678	Hispanic, native American, 'Anglo', western and other cultures - historically and present make Tucson interesting and fun. Lots of art and cultural events
679	Historic Culture
680	Historic Neighborhoods.
681	Historic Preservation
682	Historic Value
683	Historic building
684	Historic culture
685	Historic districts.
686	Historic neighborhoods,small locally owned businesses and lots of parks
687	Historic preservation
688	Historic preservation- Tucson has a long deep history that we can't back if these buildings are razed
689	Historic sites
690	Historic/unique neighborhoods - balance protecting these vs. infill
691	Historical Heritage
692	Historical aspects of Tucson
693	Historical district is really interesting and I would hate to see Tucson's history be destroyed to put modern buildings in
694	Historical neighborhoods
695	Historical points of interest
696	Historical sites
697	Historical sites are cultural sites
698	Historically stupid decisions
699	History
700	History (charm)
701	History and culture
702	History and diversity
703	History and elective
704	History and museums (low-budget and need more outreach)
705	History and nature
706	History is a big part of Tucson's identity
707	History is a big part of Vail, but as restaurants and other businesses come to town it begins to change that.
708	History is such a big part of who we are, and the culture is such a major part of our history
709	History keeps one humble
710	History of Tucson
711	History of how we got to this point ? good to know before we move forward
712	History of the old pueblo
713	History of the region and cultures
714	History value preservation
715	History, a sense of place
716	History, culture is kept visible / alive in many part of town
717	History, culture, landscape
718	History, culture, tradition
719	History, legacy
720	History, sense of place, memories
721	History-people-culture
722	History.
723	History/Culture
724	History/Hispanic culture
725	Hohokam
726	Honoring Faith Based Representatives Diversity
727	Horses are part of Tucson culture - tourism, convergence of cultures --> creativity
728	How are we thinking about future employment, sense of place
729	How fortunate we are to have a world class/Division I university in our area. What the University adds to the intellectual,cultural, educational and economic factors in Tucson is significant.
730	How others probably view us
731	I am 4th Generation Arizona, I love history, culture, people who make up the history of Arizona
732	I am 5 generation to the Tucson area.
733	I am Mexican and I want to maintain my race
734	I am Mexican-American, many generations in Tucson, before the gadsen purchase even. The Mexican culture is part of our community in leadership, architecture, language, customs, etc. Being Mexican-American is not limiting unless you are undocumented and can't speak english. Assimilation and inter-marriage is common and not so unusual.
735	I am Mexican-American. I love hearing the Spanish language spoken and the culture appreciated.
736	I am a 25 year native of this region, and I was never so proud of Tucson as after the shooting
737	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.
738	I am a minority and one of the most important thing to me is celebrate how we are alike. Living in Tucson gives me that opportunity.
739	I am a vegetation ecologist and when I graduated from college I moved here specifically because I like the natural plants that grow here. I think it is critical to preserve Tucson's unique sense of place thorugh landscaping with native plants and preservation of natural open space.
740	I am an educator and have a great interest in the education issues that are taking place here such as Ethnic Studies. TUSD needs to be held accountable and perhaps when their funding is cut due to their own actions, they will have to make decisions based on what parents and the community expect instead of a political agenda for La Raza. Education in the Tucson area leaves much to be desired.
741	I am anglo, but I am so saddened by what Arizona is becoming and deeply concerned it will have an outsized impact on Tucson.
742	I am disgusted with the state legislature and what they have done to put Tucson in the news. From Healthcare to immigration we have a very negative reputation
743	I am extremely interested in the interrelationship between people and their environment, and Tucson has provided an oasis for human habitation over thousands of years, involving a variety of adaptations to life in the desert.
744	I am foreign born (Russia)
745	I am from a diverse background; growing up in the military brought me in touch with so many different countries, cultures, people and their politics, levels of education and power educated me far beyond the college degrees which I also acquired. I have so much in common with so many different people here.
746	I am generation three of four generations my family has been in Tucson. My family is all leaving because of the uncontrolled growth here and I am at a place where I wish I could leave too. I feel like I have been pushed out of my home by a low paying job market, uncontrolled growth and little hope for a better future here.
747	I am mexican and my english is limited, it is important to communnicate with those like you
748	I am not Mexican, but I like that Tucson has the best Mexican food in Arizona and has such a significant latin culture.
749	I am not a small business owner, but I appreciate the diversity of Tucson. We do not need to look like every suburb in the nation, with chain restaurants and large retailers.
750	I am part of the diverse culture.
751	I am proud to have people from out of town visit Tucson. We have a unique, southwestern culture and we display it proudly!
752	I am queer and I am glad I don't fear for my safety when out in public
753	I appreciate all of the choices that are offerred to residents of Tucson. The area has numerous educational, social, service and cultural opportunities that are not available in smaller cities.
754	I appreciate all the diverse cultural events - Greek Festival, Dia de San Juan, Native Pow Wow.
755	I appreciate all the local restaurants that are not chains. I may eat at chain restaurants on occasion, but I also love to be able to eat authentic Mexican food from our city. I enjoy Eeegees and knowing that some of my family want me to have an Eegee with me when I meet them at the airport. I like to take visiting friends and family out for a Sonoran hotdog or steak at locally owned restaurants.
756	I appreciate all the opportunities for service because of how bad our demographics are in this county. We were # 1 in crime, top 10 in worst education, #2 in poverty as a State, top in teen pregnancy etc.
757	I appreciate and respect people of different cultures and value diversity of many races, which give true gifts to our community
758	I appreciate having all the cultural things around me, music, food , the language, history etc.
759	I appreciate our diverse cultures because it creates such an interesting place to live.
760	I appreciate the beautifully diversity of our landscape
761	I appreciate the diverse of the faith community, different races living together.
762	I appreciate the rich cultural history of the region and the ways in which the arts and culture are celebrated and featured.
763	I appreciate the rich variety of Native, Hispanic, Black and Anglo cultures that makes Tucson unique.
764	I appreciate the strong Mexican influence and the opportunities provided by University of Arizona.
765	I appreciate the variety of people and views.
766	I arrived here in 1977. I fell in love with the desert. Now, I have to look really hard to see the desert town I fell in love with. Let's encourage preserving the southwestern flair of Tucson.
767	I believe Tucson would benefit from gaining its voice and using it.
768	I believe in and appreciate the diversity of people and cultures in Tucson,
769	I believe in historical preservation and I believe where it exists there is a certain ambiance that is maintained. Historical preservation and the amount of it tells a lot about a community. Unfortunately Tucson hasn't done a very good job with this.
770	I believe it is so important for our culture to become more accepting of diversity -- or ethnicity -- or beliefs -- etc.
771	I believe it was the heritage element of the original Rio Nuevo plan that garnered the support of the public, and this element should be restored. It is Tucson's deep roots and diversity that make it different from other cities, and we should be emphasizing those differences in attracting visitors to our city.
772	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.
773	I believe that more southwestern architeture will help to define the kind of City that we are, will add to the beauty of our City and will prevent skycraper buildings from ever being designed or built here!
774	I believe that our heritage and cultural background are the things that make Tucson a unique and different area.
775	I believe that we all have much to learn from each other and much to learn about ourselves as we interact with cultures and belief systems different from our own. I chose Tucson as the place to raise my daughter because I wanted her right in the mix from the beginning. Diversity should not be just a class you take to get your required hours of cultural competency out of the way. It should be what you live every day.
776	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.
777	I can easily take my family to a number of really great places to show them the ecological diversity and beauty that surrounds us.
778	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!!!!
779	I can speak my native language
780	I chose to send my charter schools because my neighborhood school did not offer enough academic challenge. My other alternative was to move to a more affluent part of Tucson, but I value the diversity and 'normal' neighborhood aspects of where I live. There is a lot of attention given to helping underacheiving and challenged children in our schools, but very little attention given to meeting the needs of excellerated students.
781	I come from a diverse area and feel comfortable with many different types of people around
782	I derive much of my sanity and personal pleasure from hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, etc. and Tucson's environmental and geographical diversity is wonderful for fulfilling all those activities.
783	I do a lot of business with people on a handshake basis, and feel completely secure in this. There are plenty of people around who are willing to be part of this. This town also has the 'small town' feel to it, in that it is easy to make personal connections with people. I like the hispanic influence on the culture, with an emphasis on extended family and human relationships.
784	I don't know of a great city without a great downtown. Ours is a disgrace.
785	I don't like cold climates and I like the diversity of plants and animals in the Sonoran desert.
786	I don't like sameness in culture as you see in some Cities in the Midwest.
787	I don't want to live in a clone of the nation's fifth largest metropolitan area (Phoenix). I don't want the sprawl, the congestion, the traffic or the disconnect from the natural world that I believe characterize Phoenix. Let's not lose the uniqueness of Tucson while trying to be like the Big Sister who lives up north.
788	I don't want to live in anywhere USA
789	I don't want to lose Tucson's history --- it's what makes Tucson Tucson!
790	I dont like them, I think the take away from the history of our area and drain tax dollars and resources away from the community! No more walmarts!
791	I eat out frequently due to work schedule. There is a variety of restaurants here in the Old Pueblo.
792	I enjoy being around people of varied background and culture. As they say, variety is the spice of life.
793	I enjoy being exposed to other cultures, languages and peoples. With this diversity, I have the opportunity to go to various festivals.
794	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.
795	I enjoy both the indian and 'wild west' cultural aspects of this area.
796	I enjoy experiencing different cultures while eating and laughing with friends. I enjoy restaurants that have one to two cites and are not large chains. The Mexican can other cultural restaurants in Tucson are mostly locally owned.
797	I enjoy living in a city and region with a long and diverse history
798	I enjoy living in a place with diverse people. It makes life more interesting and enjoyable.
799	I enjoy our proximity to Mexico and the hispanic influences around us.
800	I enjoy playing golf at a variety of courses, Tucson offers dozens of options
801	I enjoy sporting events, arts, lectures and an intellectually and socially diverse population
802	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.
803	I enjoy the interaction of many different populations and cultures. This is especially important to me with regard to our proximity to the Mexican border and the richness of the southwest heritage.
804	I enjoy the interesting and quirky arts and events and the wonderful variety of food and restaraunts.
805	I enjoy the many cultures who have decided to call Tucson home, because it teaches us all to live peacefully together. There are many things we can learn from other cultures.
806	I enjoy the mix of cultural influences - the colours, architecture, food, different ways of life. We have a rich sense of the past, and valuable future with intelligent, committed young people supporting Tucson's uniqueness.
807	I enjoy the mixed Mexican/American culture and the cultural food and activities in the area.
808	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.
809	I enjoy the southwest style of architecture. It helps make Tucson unique in appearance and works well with our southwest climate.
810	I enjoy the variety of cultural events andoutdoor activities.
811	I enjoy the various activities available because of the diverse background of the people.
812	I enjoy walking around downtown Tucson with its plazas and historic buildings, it feels almost like I am in a foreign country.
813	I enjoy working with people from many different ethnic backgrounds.
814	I especially appreciate the layered history of our downtown. From 4,000 year old farming to historic buildings like the Marist College or the C.O. Brown house from the 1840s.
815	I especially think it is important to keep in mind the more spread out areas outside of city limits where there is less of a culture of water conservation. I grew up in the foothills where I saw a lot of extremely extravagant use of water and I always wished there was some way to curb that.
816	I feel a sense of place here, with many friends and kindred spirits. There is a lot of community involvement of residents.
817	I feel at home here and feel we fit in nicely as Hispanics
818	I feel at home when I am in the south areas. I grew up in Tucson. Latino cultural is very much a part of me. On the other hand, I miss not having Asian, African-American friends.
819	I feel its vital to individual development - both socially and intellectually - to interact with a diverse population. Not only is such an environment more stimulating but it is also more conducive to the world in which we now live.
820	I feel thankful of any and every attempt that is made by the political and/or financial community to save the heritages of this town. It is an area that is rich with many stories.
821	I feel that I belong here and am thrilled to be touched daily by Hispanic and Mexican art, food, culture, values and beliefs.
822	I feel that Tucson is a better place, more accepting of other cultures. Diversity stregnthens us.
823	I feel that Tucson is a melting pot of cultures. They are reflected in the architecture, arts and neighborhoods you see throughout downtown Tucson.
824	I feel that as a general rule the Western states population is not stuck in the past, that the culture seems to be less formal and we love this for our evenings out, and I enjoy that there are in my experience less 'shoulds'. I feel we're accepted as we are as a result.
825	I feel that people in general are fairly uneducated these days and learning is an important habit. Also, companies that could provide good jobs do not come here since Arizona is one step above Misissippi in education and they are last
826	I feel that the Sonoran desert is a very special place, both ecologically and culturally. My husband and I spend most of our free time outdoors biking, hiking, and spotting wildlife. We are in the Big Brother/Sister program, and our 'little brother' also loves exploring areas no one in his family has ever seen (Ironwood Nat. Mon, Fantasy Island, Mt Lemmon, Sweetwater Preserve, Sabino Canyon...)
827	I feel that we are discriminating against a large and important part of our population.
828	I feel very accepted in this town. We have exceptional diversity, and there is so much to learn about all the different people living here.
829	I find Tucson to be very diverse with an abundance of cultural assets. I believe the UA is possibly the most important asset of the whole region. I think the UA should and could toot it's own horn more and reach out to all citizens to participate in and with the UA. Beyond just sports. I like to old west and hispanic influence that has shaped this entire region. I think Tucson has the ability in the coming decades to mold itself into a more desirable and rich community. I'd like to see Tucson brand an image of itself as a outdoor, healthy, intellectual, culturally rich, environmentally sensitive region of America. I'd like to see Tucson build and expand on it's current reputation as a top tier cycling and endurance training center. Build on the wellness reputation that we have become and to pursue Juaquin Ruiz's vision of Tucson becoming a center for geo tourism. I'd like to see Tucson become the desired community within the sun belt for outdoor oriented, healthy lifestyle oriented people to want to live. We are not SoCal or Phoenix. We are different and we attract different people.
830	I find it enjoyable to have a variety of activities to pursue whether it be eating at a mexican restaurant, fine steak house, or upscale restaurant (think La Encantada)
831	I find that I am most alive in a community that is diverse, creative, and dynamic.
832	I find the summers hot, but the nights cool and you can do almost anything year-round just depending on the time of day. bright sunlight is unique here and in the West.
833	I get to interact with a lot of different people and learn about other people's ideas
834	I go here, great school, brings intelligent people to the community (and makes us look good)
835	I grew up her fromthe time I was 9 years old
836	I grew up here and I am a native. I have deep rooted contacts and enjoy the diversity of our city.
837	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.
838	I grew up in Tucson and love living here. There are many opportunities to be engaged in our heritage and culture
839	I grew up in Tucson but after college lived all over the US. This is now my permanent home and I am proud to be back with the people I love. Big city with small town feel.
840	I grew up in Tucson not appreciating the unique Sonoran Desert, the mountains, the climate ... the beauty. When I returned home after being gone for 30 years I realized what a real treasure it is. So very special and different from any other place I'd lived.
841	I grew up in a city dominated by northern European descendants, all white. Tucson has given our children and selves the opportunity to know and share in Native American and Hispanic history and cultural traditions.
842	I grew up in a culturally diverse part of the country (NJ) and don't feel at home in areas of the country that lack a diverse population.
843	I grew up in a pretty monolistic town--I truly appreciate being in a place where people's cultures, family, traditions, passions, talents are celebrated--not judged, condemned or ignored. Tucson is a celebration place--and I love that!
844	I grew up in a small town in southern Arizona and there are aspects of a small town that I find appealing and familiar.
845	I grew up in a small town with little ethnic or cultural diversity. While I still celebrate my hometown's traditions, it is nice to live in a community made up of so many people from different backgrounds.
846	I grew up in the homogeneous Midwest - boring!
847	I grew up in the shadow of the Catalina Mountains and I think they are so beautiful.
848	I grew up surrounded by the beautiful mountains and desert and although I've lived many other places, this unique environment is where I returned. It is my 'place of the soul'
849	I grew up with quality Sonoran Mexican food. It is most difficult/impossible to find this food in such places as New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Florida, Houston, Texas, San Francisco or even Los Angeles. All places where I have lived/worked.
850	I hate Phoenix
851	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.
852	I have a lot of good memories hiking in all the surrounding mountains.
853	I have a say-so in some of the history and historical sites. The older buildings and the people, the long time residents are a treasure
854	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.
855	I have always enjoyed Hispanic culture, food and people although not of Hispanic origin myself.
856	I have always felt that Tucson has an inferiority complex in regards to Phoenix. We are not Phoenix and that is a good thing build on it
857	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.
858	I have always lived in areas where it was easily accessible to find different ethnic cultures and their cuisine.
859	I have always loved the fact that within close range of where we live we have diverse climates that offer something for everyone, but I have also always enjoyed feeling like the community is accepting of all faiths and races and beliefs.
860	I have been here for a long time so I have many friends
861	I have been meeting a lot of creative people here. The Art scene is growing, and is quite diverse. I love that!
862	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.
863	I have friends of many different nationalities.
864	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.
865	I have grown here all my life and it is important because I have family history
866	I have grown up here so it is my home.
867	I have horses. I appreciate that some people(although dwindling) are still open to allowing others to lead a lifestyle different than theirs. Keeping this element of Tucson alive makes Tucson unique amoung cities it's size.
868	I have learned new cultural traditions, and how these wonderful people value their families.
869	I have lived in a few different places and I think the big city/small town duality of Tucson is quite unique.
870	I have met a lot of different people from different cultures that have moved here to Tucson.
871	I have struggled to demonstrate that diversity is our greatest asset, not a liability, but the political pressures to divide our people are very hard to overcome.
872	I have the opportunity to take advantage of the many cultures that make up Tucson by how I spend my time. Besides our Hispanic heritage we have the native Indian culture and the many other people who have come here to live. We easily can avail ourselves of these rich cultures and benefit from all of them.
873	I hold the ability to learn about other cultures and people in high regard. The Tucson calendar is chock full of events, fairs, shows, and other assorted activities.
874	I hope this never changes... This is a big enough city with a small town feel... I like that I can't tell someone's story based on outward appearances. Everyone wears flip-flops! But it is a city of people from everywhere thanks to University and military element. Keeps us from growing stagnant. :-)
875	I know a lot of hispanic people who are now my friends and I feel welcome living in this county
876	I know it is a place where one can come and not lose their culture or traditions
877	I know many people who've lived here all their lives. Some families have lived here for generations. The history is part of our culture.
878	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.
879	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.
880	I learned a lot by being in cities that had diverse cultures. Tucson seems more on that path than before.
881	I learned about the rich history of the historic barrios of downtown before they were destroyed to build the TCC. My tata's and nana's family grew up in the historic barrios.
882	I like Tucson's diversity and anti-Phoenix way of doing things
883	I like all kinds of food, but have taken a liking to Mexican food. Also went the Ethiopian place in town.
884	I like being close to the Mexican border and the cultural richness that affords--as well as two native American tribal communities in close proximity. It's a unique feature of our community that should be celebrated as well as leveraged.
885	I like being exposed to and interacting with people of different cultures and experiences and ages in my life.
886	I like cultural diversiyt
887	I like diversity and being well rounded.
888	I like diversity and history
889	I like food and the rest of the ethnic food in this town is absolute garbage (Italian food). We are the king of junk bread, as well.
890	I like how Tucson is unique in its buildings, colors of buildings, the natural vegetation. We are concerned as a people about our natural resources. AND, we don't look like Phoenix.
891	I like interacting with my Hispanic neighbors and have found that our concerns about living in our neighborhood are alike.
892	I like learning about different cultures and knowing that we're all the same
893	I like living close to people from other areas, mexico's influence, the food, the discussions, the tolerance of differences
894	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.
895	I like living in a college town. There is so much here---diversity with the military and college students and snowbirds. Perfect mix of people.
896	I like living in a diverse community where most people are accepting of the views and traditions of others.
897	I like living in a place that is unique.
898	I like living somewhere where English isn't the only language spoken, where there are Mexican and Native American cultures with deep roots and traditions in the region, and where the UA attracts scholars and talent from all over the world. (And if I could pick a #4, it would be the UA!)
899	I like mostly the people and it's diversity
900	I like music, specifically. And having a diverse and talented supply of local musicians is great. We need a few more good venues though.
901	I like our mix of residents from all over the world and all cultures. Our Mexican/Native American roots are also great to be a part of.
902	I like seeing all the different people. I went back east for a visit and was just shocked about they reacted to a newcommer who was african american and trying to fit into the small north wisconsin town. We just don't have those issues in Tucson I was telling a cousin. The first American soldiers into Tucson were black!
903	I like some cultural diversity for entertainment
904	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.
905	I like that Tucson has a diversity of cultures
906	I like that Tucson has the characteristics of a larger city but with a locally-owned small town flair.
907	I like that Tucson is a place that attracts a huge diversity of people from all walks of life, from young professional, to retirees, to various ethnic backgrounds, and all across the political spectrum. It keeps Tucson a vibrant place, even in difficult times.
908	I like that people from many different backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicity can work together in a prouctive way.
909	I like that residents of Tucson respect and celebrate differences in various cultures
910	I like that there are foreign populations living in Tucson. There are even peoples from East Asia and the Middle East. Refugee centers such as TIARC are really great, as are organizations like the Tucson Chinese Community Center. There should be more ways to integrate foreign populations into city life in a productive manner.
911	I like that three major cultures call this place home, as well as the diversity of other immigrants as well.
912	I like that tucson is a big city but does not feel too big and impersonal. I love that we get to live in a beautiful resort destination that attracts people of all ages and backgrounds.
913	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.
914	I like that you can meet people and there is always a connection. They know someone you know and it gives the city a very connected feel and environment.
915	I like the Hispanic culture. I feel at home.
916	I like the Mexican food
917	I like the Mexican influence here but it is really a border city approaching the character of El Paso.
918	I like the Mexican influence on architecture and the arts.
919	I like the Native American culture
920	I like the University atmosphere, the 'cowboy' flavor, the Mexican influence and the number of people (although I liked the number more 25 years ago!)
921	I like the atmosphere of the historic neighborhoods around central tucson, with their diversity of houses and beautiful landscaping.
922	I like the bike lanes and smooth pavement for recreation and commuting. I love Mt Lemon and the foothills for a variety. The single track mt. biking and hiking trails are incredible. It is n incredible community to bike in. It has room to improve and seems to do so daily. I see a huge economic impact from the known of El tour down to the unseen bike tourists.
923	I like the central part of town and being bicycle close to all the attractions the UA has to offer. I like to meet my friends at Raging Sage. I like the old homes in the central part of town. I love the desert and mexican influence on homes and landscaping. I love the mexican food!
924	I like the creativity of the people themselves and the diversity of the music and art scene
925	I like the cultural overtones of living in Tucson, the cowboy spirit, the Mexican people.
926	I like the demographic diversity
927	I like the different types of homes tucson has. We have a melting pot of home designs that help make us unique to other areas.
928	I like the diversity of art/culture/entertainment options that Tucson offers: UA Presents, Az Theatre Company, Tucson Museum of Art, Desert Museum, etc.
929	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.
930	I like the diversity of our community
931	I like the diversity of the population, the influence of the Hispanic community and other groups who live in the Tucson region.
932	I like the eclecticity
933	I like the food.
934	I like the history and culture of the barrios
935	I like the lifestyle and scenery of the Southwestern states, the big sky, wonderful mountains, historical Indian influence and land. I enjoy camping, hunting, skiing, biking, and having my grandchildren raised more in nature.
936	I like the lifestyle, casual atmosphere, heritage and the outdoor lifestyle.
937	I like the local art, multi-languages and southwestern architecture; I like people of all different backgrounds
938	I like the local franchises because of the variety they provide compared to what I can get in my local community, such as Magpies and Eegees.
939	I like the mix of hispanic, anglo, and native american influences. This is evident in the food, architecture, and population diversity.
940	I like the most is the change of weather change throughout the state.
941	I like the neighborhoods and diversity of people in our city. I think our proximity to the border has a positive impact that is oftentimes overlooked.
942	I like the overlay of Mexican culture in Tucson.
943	I like the parks and the traditions
944	I like the proximity to Mexico and the influence of the Mexican/Hispanic cultures; especially the warmth of the people
945	I like the rich history of the Tucson area and the blending of different backgrounds, languages and customs.
946	I like the rural feel of Vail
947	I like the traditional to the modern Mexican Restaurants here in Tucson. From Miniditos to Blanca!
948	I like the variety in the culture and the casual nature of interactions. The human contact is more important than money, power, or prestige. The human aspect is what appeals to me personally.
949	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
950	I like to eat and try different ethnicities
951	I like to live in a clean place and want to see a more positive image of Tucson
952	I like to live surrounded by people filled with life and the desire to accomplish a better life. Also there are so many cultures represented which make it an enriching experience to live here
953	I like to think of my town as being accepting of people for who they are, for the gifts they can share with the rest of us, and I think that overall Tucson meets this description.
954	I like urban experiences. I lived in Ann Arbor MI for many years. It has about the same 'feel' as Tucson, but it has a lively downtown that is the cultural center of the city. We need that.
955	I like working with Latinos.
956	I live a richer personal existence by being a part of a diverse community.
957	I live in Vail and value the rural feel of the community I have chosen.
958	I live in the near northside and, while my house and community are wonderful, they are surrounded by less attractive neighborhoods. I would like to see an effort to improve these neighborhoods, as they have a lot of potential and great diversity.
959	I lived in Alaska for 28 years
960	I lived on the West Coast for many years and appreciated the diversity of the population there. As an immigrant myself, I really enjoy being around people from other countries.
961	I love Arizona's eco system diversity - from the Colorado River pathway, the mountains & the Sonoran Desert
962	I love Mexico
963	I love Santa Fe--look at what it did with its historic area! Look at what we did with ours (TCC). We keep missing a valuable addition to Tucson by not bringing development to teh Barrio Historico area. Bring in more shops and restaurants. Make more of it and tie it inwoht Armory Park. Too much attention is concentrated on the East end of downtown. There needs to be a balance and it's time to give attention to the south and west ends. Look at all the money spent on Scott street!
964	I love Tucson's great local restaurants, arts and cultural events, and hidden treasures and 'oddities'. It makes Tucson unique.
965	I love Tucson, and am proud to be a native.
966	I love aircraft and Tucson has then literally stacked up here. Davis Monthan and the Air National Guard make Tucson a great place for aviation.
967	I love all the rustic buildings and western feel
968	I love being in such a diverse energetic community. The Spanish Mexican cultural influence makes Tucson unique
969	I love being surrounded by all kinds of cultures and love to learn about others, especially if they are different from me.
970	I love diversity - hispanics, gay people, old people,young people, artists, entrepreneurs, laborers, vietnamese, students, anglos, old timers and new-comers. They make Tucson
971	I love how in this area, there is such a diverse group of people, especially on 4th, and a majority of the businesses are local. Local businesses are extremely important to me. I also live that the downtown is vibrant but SMALL. I really hope it stays that way.
972	I love learning about the history of our city and believe it's our responsibility to pass on that history to our young so they don't take for granted the advancements we have made as a community.
973	I love living amoung people with traditional purpose and customs.
974	I love living close to hiking trails and walking in the desert. I think we live in a unique landscape and we should protect it.
975	I love national parks and am happy to be near a couple of them. The diversity from the desert to the mountains makes it a fun place to explore
976	I love natural and human history and this place has it all.
977	I love our community, it's diversity and it's caring nature.
978	I love our diversity and rich culture.
979	I love our southwest cultural diversity, and I love shopping for unusual things.
980	I love that Tucson has all the amenities of a large city but has a lot of local businesses that make it feel like a smaller town. I think this is unique in a City that has grown as much as ours and I enjoy this environment very much!
981	I love that Tucson is home to community college and a state university--making education accessible to diverse populations in the region including Hispanics, low-income, and first-generation college students.
982	I love that this is becoming a bicultural, bilingual community. This was a huge factor in our decision to move here from Seattle. I'm not bilingual yet, but this community makes it easier to move in that direction than many other communities.
983	I love that we are a bi-lingual, or even tri-lingual city. I love that the people here (mostly) celebrate that we are made from widely diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
984	I love that we have such a diverse culture. From the rodeo to the hispanic flavor of Tucson, it is unique in it's own way.
985	I love that you can go from a cool, green climate, to a saguaro adorned classic desert landscape to an alpine camp site in 30 minutes driving from Speedway and Tanque Verde Loop to Mount Lemmon. That is a Tucson marvel.
986	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.
987	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.
988	I love the Mexican and Native American influences that helps define the culture of Tucson - even as it grows so large - the colors, music, literature and politics of these other groups - plus the blend of people from different other states makes Tucson special.
989	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.
990	I love the attitude and the eclectic nature of our population
991	I love the beauty and ecological diversity represented in the Sonoran desert. Being able to see wild spaces within the city and county boundaries in natural parks, green spaces and wildlife corridors makes the Tucson area and region feel a part of the Sonoran desert rather than an intrusion upon it.
992	I love the desert environment. We live in such a special place with unique flora and fauna. I hate to see the californication of our region taking place. Homes are all looking the same, the uniquiness of the desert plants seems to be giving way to greenification and the introduction of more and more foreign plants. Let's keep our desert unique.
993	I love the diverse population and ideas
994	I love the diversity of the area. Many different cultures to learn from and be in community with.
995	I love the diversity of topography. You can be hot/warm/cold in only a few hours.
996	I love the excellent choice of restaurants (particularly locally-owned) with fine cuisine and vast ethnic offerings. I'm a foodie! I think the quality of Tucson area restaurants is an all-too-well-kept secret.
997	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.
998	I love the great Mexican food resturaunts and cultural events that I have access to living so close to the border.
999	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.
1000	I love the history of the region, it gives the land value.
1001	I love the language diversity, which comes with an enriching culture diversity. Our children learn to be biliterate and bilingual at Davis. A true Icon, funded in 1901!!Tucson's Mexican border is an gift!!! Tucson can embrace it!
1002	I love the multiculturalism of the community/region.
1003	I love the neighborhoods, the history, the pride we share, the enjoyment I experience insharing others traditions
1004	I love the old West feel of Tucson. It's such a beautiful and awesome setting. The architecture might be really shoddy, but the setting is unbelievable. I can't think of many cities with populations around 1 million that are in settings as impressive as Tucson.
1005	I love the outdoors, hiking, biking and being and for 7.5 months of the year, Tucson offers a lot of opportunities and diversity to enjoy
1006	I love the plant diversity, I spend most of my free time outside
1007	I love the public Art Projects downtown, the walking bridges, the landscaping utilizing our Sonoran Desert heritage...'the feel of Tucson'
1008	I love the regions strong hispanic influence and i think as a community that was once part of Mexico we need to embrace the mexican culture.
1009	I love the unique desert and landscape we have in and around Tucson. Its like no were else on earth and
1010	I love the wide open spaces, the views of the mountains, and the diversity of the wildlife of the desert.
1011	I love to be outdoors, not cooped up in a house during the winter months. Diversity of the landscape. Mountains, desert, etc.
1012	I love to go out and enjoy a restaurant with good food and drink, outdoors when not too hot...and enjoy the diversity of restaurants available......from cheap holes in the wall to high end expensive dining.
1013	I love to hike in all the mountain ranges and take walks around the area. Also enjoy the history
1014	I love unique culture and Tucson is a great mix of Native American and other native cultures
1015	I moved here after 25 year in Chicago.
1016	I moved here from Phoenix, where community and history were bulldozed to make way for new buildings, malls and freeways.
1017	I moved here primarily because of it
1018	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.
1019	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.
1020	I played with them for a number of seasons.
1021	I prefer locally owned business and restaurants. Less chain restaurants: chili's, TGI fridays, starbucks, fast food, etc...
1022	I prefer to live in a community that is not homogeneous. I think diversity makes for a more interesting community and a more 'real' one.
1023	I read something once that said here in Tucson if you walk out of your front door and stand next to the very next person that comes along chances are you will be of completely different ethnic-racial backgrounds. How exciting is that? That experience becomes both a learning and teachable moment.
1024	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.
1025	I really enjoy being in a relatively small city and having so many dining, shopping and coffee options. There are so many quality restaurants that are unique to Tucson, these also have very affordable prices!
1026	I really enjoy how Tucson has certain cultural/community events throughout the year that everyone knows about and can get involved with. Day of the Dead, the Bike Swap, and Tucson Meet Yourself are all really good examples. It makes me feel connected and part of the city.
1027	I really like our Diverse Community!
1028	I really like the old west heratige. It feels like living in a continium of a uniquely American history. I wish Tucson embraced that more. The face that living breathing Native Americans and genuine Cowboys live right here is intriquging to people that aren't from here and that intrigue is lost to those that do.
1029	I really love the Mexican culture - and the festivals, food, celebrations, architectural influences, art, etc. that it brings with it.
1030	I regret the hostility and scapegoating of any group and am angry with all the bias. We need a fair and good immigration plan. We es- pecially must give a way for yooung people to find a path to citizenship.
1031	I remember Tucson in 1973. I remember perimeters being Wilmot to the east; Orange Grove to the north. Traffic was virtually non-existent. There was lots of open space, co-hesiveness to neighborhoods. Growth destroys intimacy...let's limit growth!
1032	I remember downtown in the 1950's
1033	I see Tucson as a city with a lot going for it and even more possiblity in the future. The outdoors are here, The culture is here and could use more work in bringing that culture to sight, third, I see the possibility for a development in which culture, natural resources and overall well-being are advanced equally.
1034	I see friends leaving town for jobs and business not coming in because of the bad reputation the State has on issues like immigration and health care.
1035	I see them every day, they make Tucson unique, and they're better than the hills you find in every other town.
1036	I speak Spanish and enjoy those aspects of hispanic heritage that have blended with anglo.
1037	I specifically like it that we are college town with a powerful university that draws intellectuals. I think this is a huge part of the political climate here. I like it that over all Tucsonans respect education and in general are fairly open-minded. Although there are many many exceptions to this, I do feel like I fit in with attitudes in this city. I like to think it is a bit of a Liberal town, but what I like most is the diversity of thoughts and the way we all share common likes regardless of our political beliefs. Again, this comes back to the sense of community that I love about Tucson.
1038	I support TUSD's ethnic studies program
1039	I take advantage of the intellectual opportunities and cultural offerings, and I appreciate living in a city with the diversity and stimulus that the university provides.
1040	I take the bus and the variety of routes makes me more independent.
1041	I teaches me to think outside the box
1042	I think Tucson has a certain quaintness to it, which is entirely unique to Tucson and its surroundings.
1043	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.
1044	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.
1045	I think connecting these two communities would show an interest in embracing diversity. It seems that the border between South Tucson and Tucson creates too much of a divide between Whites and Latina/os. People (Whites) seem 'afraid' of South Tucson and think there is a wealth of culture for us gringas to embrace there and hopefully vice versa.
1046	I think it's important for a region with a rich history to keep that history alive and accessible. There are many areas in town where it feels as though one is in an open museum. Ft Lowell, the barrio, etc. Very important these areas remain intact, and that we don't forget the diverse cultural influences here.
1047	I think it's very important to expose my children to many cultures
1048	I think that English should be more used and less time and efforts should be taken to put everything in Spanish.
1049	I think that we all bring something valuable to the community because of our different cultures and backgrounds.
1050	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.
1051	I think the diversity in Tucson.
1052	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.
1053	I think we have a greater appreication of the past perhaps because of the proximity of the Mexican border the interconnected relationships we have we each other.
1054	I took a job here to explore the desert and enjoy the mix of cultures. Most people are kind and helpful.
1055	I travelled to Florida after 1/8 and people around the country were so impressed with our community
1056	I used to work for Safeway and the empoyees really did a gereat job
1057	I value diversity but also equality
1058	I value hispanic influences/culture, and wish there was more of this in the area.
1059	I value the new ideas that come in
1060	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.
1061	I want Tucson to thrive, economically, socially, and educationally. I want us to attract eco-friendly business to a city that values its heritage and its environment. We cannot do that without excellence in education. I want this to be a city I am proud to live in and one that I want to continue to live in.
1062	I want an interesting, eclectic focal point destination.
1063	I want the African Americans to have the same education and rights. I'd like to see blacks to support one another better so we can not only help the black community but even other races.
1064	I want to drive to the south side of Tucson and not see so many shacks. Pueblo Garden area, South Tucson area. That's where all the blacks and Mexicans live, refugees. They deserve better !!
1065	I want to live somewhere where indivuality and creativity are valued, not sameness and homogeneity.
1066	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.
1067	I want to raise my children in a place with various cultural influences and experiences
1068	I want us to preserve the diversity of our Native American, Hispanic, Western Lifestyle, not force it to go by the wayside.
1069	I was a graduate from the UofA and take a lot of pride in the University and its accomplishments
1070	I was born and raised here. I remember it as it was and still like the fact that some here still want to adopt the small town attitude. We don't need to mimic Phoenix.
1071	I was born and raised in Tucson and I really miss downtown. I am so excited to be seeing some of that coming back...Maynards, Hotel Congress, the Fox
1072	I was born here and chose to stay here specifically because it was not trying to be like Phoenix.
1073	I was born here and it makes me very sad when parts of Tucson's history are torn down. However, the Walgreens store downtown (the renovation of the old Walgreens) is a giant step forward!!!
1074	I was born in New Orleans and grew up in a 'Cajun' French culture. The Tucson culture reflects one of a types of cultures that reflects the ways in which I grew up. Rich in customs an food, architecture and ways of life. Respect for nature and customs.
1075	I was raised and have lived in Tucson most of my life, with few gaps as I left for college and briefly for a job in AK.... but I love that it is a small enough city to allow for variety without the rush and hustle of too big of cities, like Phoenix or L.A.
1076	I was raised here - we are in denial about the need for more sophisticated and comrehensive water harvesting. The county has made progress toward biologic and cultural preservation but their is not sufficient emphasis on complimenting riparian protection & restoration or connectivity throughout the other jurisdictions, including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, etc.
1077	I was raised in this habitat type and reminds me of my youth
1078	I wish there was a way to prevent the radical right at the state level from dictating a narrow curriculum from phoenix.
1079	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.
1080	I worry that the face of Tucson is the divided political scene and that outsiders perceive that we are disorganized and backwards in the way the City is run. This will not be good for attracting new businesses, investments, visitors, etc.
1081	I would like to see more of an emphasis on cleaning up the city. Cleaning up graffitti, littering, homeless shantis along the washes. Getting rid of panhandlers. Cleaning up vacant, decaying buildings. Restoring Tucson's treasures not just tearing them down and rebuilding new ones.
1082	I would like to see real planning for the future that respects quality of life in established neighborhoods & respects historic preservation
1083	I would like to see us as the best not the worst in the nation.
1084	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.
1085	I would not want to live in a community with people mostly of one race, ethnicity, age, etc.
1086	I would really like to see Tucson become a prime example of a healthy and sustainable community. We have so many unique assets here, I think it is a shame that the community seems to take so much for granted.
1087	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.
1088	I'd like the city to look better. i think we need an architectural look depicting the 'old pueblo', and this needs to be taken into account when granting permits. we have some gorgeous buildings in Tucson and these could be the model. next, the plantings in street center dividers often look as if there has been no thought to it. one palm tree might be 5' tall and the one next to it is 15' tall. a little more artistic talent would go al LONG way to making our city more appealing.
1089	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.
1090	I'm a history buff
1091	I'm a huge U of A sports fan, and feel it's the strongest civic bond Tucson has, of any kind. Where else to you see such a blend of ages, ethnicities, religions, political persuasions, socioeconomic statuses, etc. in one venue? Beyond sports, the U of A campus is a central gem in this city, with beautiful green open spaces, consistent red brick buildings, and a climate that values learning and research.
1092	I'm a native Tucsonan and have lots of history here. I like living warm - no snow
1093	I'm anglo and from upstate New York. When I grew up there, I wasn't exposed much to the Mexican/Hispanic culture. I feel enriched by my personal relationships with people of Mexican/Hispanic descent - I find both the people and the culture to be warm.
1094	I'm glad my child was able to grow up in a multi-cultural environment.
1095	I'm glad to live where there are other languages spoken regularly.
1096	I'm mixed race, Jewish, female, and middle class, so not exactly the status quo. It's nice to know that I can be exposed to people who are both similar to me and also different.
1097	I'm raising kids here; it's important that they learn there are many ways of being in the world.
1098	I'm saddened and disappointed at the state's efforts to legislate SB 1070, shut down the TUSD Hispanic Studies Program and limit 14th Amendment citizenship rights.
1099	I'm tired of AZ being on the bottom of the list for educational excellence. One reason is because retirees vote down propositions and overrides for schools, etc., because they have already raised their kids. Another reason is because we have a large immigrant population that doesn't even try to learn English.
1100	I've been to numerous other cities that have exciting downtown/midtown areas and one thing they all share are living options that bring lots of people together in a small geographic area. That, in turn, increases the number of services, businesses and options that cater to people. I'd like to see Tucson create centers of gravity around downtown, the UA and midtown that would encourage people to walk, shop and congregate. Look to San Diego's downtown neighborhoods (not just the gaslight), New Orleans' French Quarter, Memphis' downtown and Beale street, or the downtown of any big city in Europe.
1101	I've learned more about myself and my place in nature by being surrounded by constant reminders of how diverse human and biotic communities are, and experiencing how these communities coexist in a challenging environment.
1102	I've lived in overcrowded cities back east where all you can see of the sky was a narrow strip above the canyons of buildings or through overgrown, cramped streets and highways. The open sky really feels like there's room to move and breathe. The mountains also help to ground the city and give a sense of place.
1103	I've lived in places that are flat, with no mountains. Everywhere you turn are mountains befitting a picture postcard.
1104	I've never lived in it before
1105	I've seen too many landmarks bulldozed since moving here
1106	Identify businesses in the community that are compatible with the resources available here and are not destructive to the things that make this town unique. The current trend seems to be a grab for any industry that will make our city grow and create jobs, with no consideration of negative effects they might have on the great community and local commerce.
1107	Identity - unique culture and history, access to diversity
1108	Identity= Saguaros, desert oasis. "Smallest city with cultural attractions; opera, ballet, symphony, the arts, etc." It's not Phoenix.
1109	Ideologies against diversity. This is an issue present in many matters. Minority groups
1110	If it were not here I would not be either.
1111	If it weren't so affordable to live here, I'd have moved to NY, CHI, SF, or SEA years ago. If Tucson wants to pretend to be a city, fine. Build more roads, bicker about cost feasibility studies over hotels and arenas, rustle up some hillbillies, and we can become Alabama West, or Kansas South. But we're not those places. We are a city of great diversity and beauty and we owe it to those who love it here to make ourselves more like the other great cities in America. I say this: More public transit options are the first step towards making that a reality. Look at any great city throughout the world and tell me how many of them where you'd need a car to move about. London, Moscow, Tokyo, NY, CHI, SF, SEA, etc. etc.
1112	If people wanted to go downtown all those businesses would never have left. Now instead of spending the money to improve bus service we're going to overspend to build the stupid streetcar which will carry a handful of white people when the buses provide service for the communities of color
1113	If we get our act together we have the potential to be a world class city
1114	If we have nothing that shows our past or adds architectural significance then there is nothing that adds ambiance to our community. Street after street of commercial signs and businesses won't do anything to set us apart from any other community. We are just an ordinary place and rather mundane at that.
1115	If we're not careful, we'll end up being another Phoenix.
1116	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
1117	Ignorance of the history and environement
1118	Iits uniqueness
1119	Illegal Mexicans
1120	Image
1121	Image of Tucson has been destroyed by the special interests
1122	Imagine and create new possibilities � this is an artful experience � have some fun
1123	Importance of cultural presence throughout time
1124	Important to preserve so we don't end up like other places
1125	Improve Cultural Relations
1126	Improve Tucson image to encourage clean industry
1127	Improve discourse about and treatment of immigrants.
1128	Improve relations with Mexico to thwart the negative anti immigration rap. We need them to stabilize their government, and we should help, we need their trade, labor and shopping retail dollars
1129	Improve the marketing of the region
1130	Improve tolerance for others (gays, hispanics etc)
1131	Improved learning and diverse skills for our youth in a global society
1132	Improves the richness of living in an area
1133	In 2040 I want Tucson to have less laws and restrictions, so that Mexicans who come here to do their shopping aren't harassed
1134	In Chicago, big barrier between socio-economic groups. Here, there isn't that big wall. Interaction is available on committees, etc.
1135	In Phoenix, we had less connection to the regional culture � the Tucson area is more connected to culture.
1136	In Tucson it is possible to give your child a top-notch education especially exemplified by the education offered at University High School, but also as seen at several other high schools in the area. The charter schools allow people to find an education particularly suited to their child's needs. My kids attended both a local montesori charter schools and Basis School. Having these options really helped me find the best education for my kids, which in turn serves Tucson because it produces top acheiving kids.
1137	In Tucson, we can live in the mountain foothills with the native desert flora and fauna, and yet nearby have a vibrant urban community of fascinating people and high artistic and scientific achievements.
1138	In a time when multiculturalism and tolerance are being assaulted by many state officials, Tucson remains a haven for respecting the differences of others and treating all people with respect.
1139	In art, music, roller derby, academia, cultural diversity of all types--Tucson has a lot to offer.
1140	In most cases, the lack of enclaves of one culture
1141	In my view, the history of our region is a source of strength and inspiration. I would like to see a campaign emphasizing the fact that We Are Arizona - native communities, the Latino/Chicano community, rural areas.
1142	In political situations, we don't involve enough youth
1143	Inclusive community with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and lifestyles.
1144	Inclusiveness and diversity
1145	Increase acceptance of minorities, especially Hispanics
1146	Increase awareness of need for water, biologic & cultural conservation
1147	Increase cultural diversity training
1148	Increase multi-cultural opportunities
1149	Increase opportunites for white culture to experience hispanic culture in a joyful manner
1150	Increases diversity and intellectual capital of the region
1151	Increases quality of life - makes daily life interesting
1152	Incredibly vibrant street-level cultural orgs
1153	Inculcate everyone with faith, principles, and values. Include everyone; education is important regardless of race
1154	Indigenous cultural history'
1155	Innovation
1156	Inside activity/diversity (example: ballet, symphony)
1157	Instills local interest and pride
1158	Integration of culture and cultural values
1159	Intellectual and activist environment
1160	Intellectual diversity
1161	Intelligent, diverse, compassionate humans make life interesting, fun and fulfilling
1162	Interacting with different cultures and classes
1163	Interacting with many cultures and learning about others. Enjoying all the events
1164	Interaction & cooperation between the military and university and immigrant elements.
1165	Interaction with Native American communities
1166	Interesting and exotic plants and wildlife, which can be found here. There is a large biodiversity
1167	Interesting lively neighborhoods and history
1168	Interesting mix of people in Tucson
1169	Interesting people and culture.
1170	Interesting people and places - diverse and stimulating
1171	Intimate, historic concert venue that attracts national acts. I love this place.
1172	It bothers me that people are segregated geographically based on socioeconomic background. In general, the poorer communities have less access to healthy foods, good schools, and have neighborhoods that are filled with businesses that hurt their situations even more (i.e. check cashing and payday loan businesses).
1173	It breaks my heart to see the endless discrimination (referendums to prevent Spanish from being spoken, SB 1070, poor funding to schools in hispanic areas).
1174	It brings a diverse intelligent vibrant progressive community to our tradition-rich laid-back lifestyle
1175	It brings the best of academia, diversity, Arts, Sports, services and pride.
1176	It defines �this place�
1177	It doesn't give people enough freedoms, it's a multilingual place
1178	It escalates our politics to the national headlines in an unflattering way. We look extreme and uncaring.
1179	It feels as though we have the potential to develop this city into one of the most remarkable destination and living cities in the country. I hope that we do just that!
1180	It feels good to have a wider base of understanding of cultural values
1181	It gives life to where we are today and some of the issues that have risen as a result. This is both a wild west and calm resort, a place where history has taken place and will continue to write new chapters.
1182	It gives me a chance to understand better who makes up this country.
1183	It gives me a sense of connection to the people and the past that formed the region.
1184	It has a diverse population
1185	It has been the focal point of most of my life. It serves a central role in so much of what makes Tucson Tucson
1186	It helps us to learn how to live with people from other countries
1187	It honors and promotes its multi-cultural make-up.
1188	It is a benefit even with our diverse political environment to be somewhat common in our community values vs living in a community that is constantly questioning simple truths that are often far removed values from the norm. For example, it is generally accepted that each person is responsible for their own actions and personal benefits which result from personal efforts. A family unit is appreciated as foundational to society. Freedom is appreciated as a God given right. Compassion is appreciated for those really in need but not granted without the recipient working toward bevcoming free from dependence upon the efforts of others. Education that expands capability to contribute toward the common good is appreciated.
1189	It is a better reason to live here
1190	It is always peaceful to gaze at the Catalinas or look out at the desert. Gives our city a unique, more tranquil feel and sets us apart from Phoenix.
1191	It is an embarrassment to be part of Arizona. We have the worst legislatures. Our schools are falling apart and all they worry about is getting machine guns into the hands of everyone. We are the laughing stock of the country.
1192	It is comfortable living here. There is a strong educational component because of the University and the University adds a strong sports and cultural component as well. People care about their own quality of life and the quality of life of others who live here. The segments blend well: anglos & hispanics, young and old, long-time residents & newcomers.
1193	It is continually demoralizing to be out and about in the community with so many senior citizens! I would like Tucson to be a place where more people live who who look like me--a mom with school-aged kids. Also demoralizing is the educational attainment of the Tucson and Arizona populations. Most scary is the fact that many of the people making decisions in our state (legislators and those involved with the government) are un/undereducated.
1194	It is cosmopolitan with a strong hispanic influence
1195	It is crucial that we safeguard Tucson's natural beauty, and become an example of environmental awareness for the rest of the country
1196	It is disheartening to see all the negative stories and not the very positive things that showcase Tucson.
1197	It is great to know that a old building is still around to show everyone that the community has long roots to the past. I really like that it stands alone on the reservation, so that people can still experience how persons long ago first looked at this diamond in the desert. I had a friend who's great grandfather went to all the mission in the western US to paint them back in the 1800's. As a child his grandfather would show him the painting of his father. When my friend grew up, he wanted to go and see the missions. The only one that he recognized at first glance was San Xavier del Bac. No new builds beside it. Not stuck in the middle of some city. He was seeing this the same way his great grandfather had seen it. He told me he cried. That is history.
1198	It is important because I am fed by the natural world - It regenerates me. I like the different environment
1199	It is important in general
1200	It is important to be aware of all histories/ideas/cultures; not just the one you are in
1201	It is important to experience different cultures
1202	It is important to keep the natural enviroment which brings most people to Tucson. The outdoors is very much the character of Tucson.
1203	It is important to me because it's unique and beautiful
1204	It is important to me that I live in a place with multiple views and cultural influences that add to a the richness life has to offer
1205	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.
1206	It is important to me that we appreciate and nurture our unique native environment and allow the desert and footills to flourish, maintaining interesting and lovely access trails to backcountry, and controlling urban spread that would simply turn this area into a sprawling city with few wilderness areas left.
1207	It is nice to be able to have balanced access to national/international brands in our community and also being able to dine and shop at a variety of locally-owned restaurants and small businesses that provide unique and regional items. I hope that this mix remains, rather than large out of town businesses overrunning our community to extract profit, or at the same time completely ignoring our area.
1208	It is not a place that is inviting, interesting, or a place to be proud of
1209	It is part of our identity
1210	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.
1211	It is rich (architecture, history, music, food) and exotic to me
1212	It is sad to pathetic how Tucson keeps separate from the rest of AZ. There are unique aspects of Tucson, but same can be said of many places in AZ. So AZ refuses to go to PHX- where the rest of the state has come together.
1213	It is so beautiful and so unusual. I love the narrated tram rides.
1214	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.
1215	It is so very important for all of us to truly understand how this area developed and who all developed it.
1216	It is the best kept secret in the US.
1217	It is the diversity of the views & the natural environment as well as the diversity of the people & cultures that all come togehter to make our uniquely own melting pot.
1218	It is the most diverse/least racist community in our nation.
1219	It is the one thing that makes Tucson unique and also the very thing that made me buy a house here 5 years ago. Natural beauty
1220	It is totally different than were i came from
1221	It is unlikely that my kids will be able to find meainingful work in Tucson after graduating from college. This is a travesty. The result of a corrupt city charter is that the city government and general debate is held captive to extreme special intrest groups the majority of whom seem to favor plocies that are anathema to a healthy economy. I travel extensively and Tucson is an embarrasment.
1222	It is very clear who runs Tucson and who they care about. It is not the true natives of the Arizona region (Native American or Mexican). That is sad.
1223	It is very common to hear racial slurs directed at people of Lation and Caucasian origin. It's horrible, and need to stop!
1224	It is very sad that because of religious & political barriors, women/girls without insurance or on public health do not get family planning choices. What is great about a homeless woman having her fourth child while she is in shelter? What is great about Tucson ranking in the top 5 for STD in Latino girls or child abuse? PLEASE focus on critical issues that need policy changes as well as funding.
1225	It makes Tucson unique
1226	It makes for a better community in the sense that different lifestyles come together to make a city
1227	It makes for a richer culture
1228	It makes it an interesting place to live and visit
1229	It makes life so much more interesting!
1230	It makes me feel that this is a special place with special people
1231	It makes us stretch our minds, to embrace difference, to move outside ourselves...I think of the McKale memorial after the January shootings...I have never been so proud to be a Tucsonan
1232	It marks the seasons, supports the tourism and wildlife I value, it is timeless and will outlast anything created by humans.
1233	It may be too late for this. The architecture that makes Tucson unique has been desimated already.
1234	It means so much to the community. That's who we are..a college town.
1235	It permeates all aspects of living in the Tucson community/region and the state. It is a decidedly negative effect. There are at least 3 generations of poor education k-12 in the state of Arizona.
1236	It represents our world
1237	It seems like we're our own worst enemy as a community and on a whole - everything is complain complain complain. We need something positive to rally around as a community. Something to look forward to and reminds us of how great Tucson really is.
1238	It takes effort, but you can find a network of like-minded individuals. Tucson is very diverse.
1239	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
1240	It was a natural , spontaneous response to 1/8- our "small town" community
1241	It was disappointing to move to Tucson and realize that it is not one bilingual community, but two communities speaking different languages and suspicious of each other. I'm Anglo, bilingual, and I used to live in Mexico, so I wish there was more overlap.
1242	It was the first collage football games i ever went to and was proud to send the kid to school there, when i move from NY
1243	It would be good for the region to have a strong local agricultural base. This region would not have been settled if not for that.
1244	It would be nice to have a place with more variety of shops and restaurants with convenient parking so it was appealing to be downtown.
1245	It would be nice to have options
1246	It's History
1247	It's a beautiful and it's unique
1248	It's a community that values diversity -- race/ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, age, etc..
1249	It's a fascinating place for me, with the mixture of Native Americans, Mexicans, and everybody else who lives here.
1250	It's a main reason for being here
1251	It's a unique feature on the planet. The climate related to the desert is wonderful. The monsoons and corresponding smells of the desert and wonderful sunsets are unparalleled elsewhere in the U.S
1252	It's beautiful, unique, not found anywhere else, peaceful especially when hiking or cyclying, and also our strongest asset as a region since it attracts visitors, residents and thus needs to be protected.
1253	It's cultural diversity and appreciation of it's history
1254	It's cultural diversity.
1255	It's destruction of local identity and Quality of Life
1256	It's difficult to single out one thing that is personally so important to me about Tucson because it is a combination of things that make it such a great place to live. And while most of southern Arizonas weather has an attraction to someone who spent my first 35 years in Detroit, Michigan, Tucson perhaps the best Southern Arizona weather of them all. The altitude gives us a weather advantage over the Greater Phoenix area and certainly over Southwestern Arizona (Yuma).
1257	It's diversity
1258	It's diversity: ethic/cultural
1259	It's educational
1260	It's hard to describe, when in Tucson you just get this sense and feeling you dont get in Phoenix. We have a uniqueness and quirkiness that works.
1261	It's how to feel prosperous, diverse, and friendly
1262	It's important for me and my family
1263	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.
1264	It's important to me that I experience a variety of cultures and world views. Tucson has that in spades, but doesn't always capitalize on it. We should be proud of our Latino heritage!
1265	It's important to me to live in a place where the neighborhoods still have their own unique character and flavor...rather than a Scottsdale where everything is neat and attractive...but lacks character. I always tell people that Tucson is a city that still has character because of the cultural mix of people from everywhere including Native American and Mexican influences. It's important to keep the character of the neighborhoods...instead of allowing developers to tear down old buildings to put up poorly constructed cookie-cutter houses that destroy the character of neighborhoods. Like the developer who is buying up houses in the neighborhoods surrounding the U of A and putting up university housing...destroying the integrity of the neighborhoods.
1266	It's important to my culture
1267	It's important to understand and celebrate our cultures and heritage and the fact that we are all beautiful
1268	It's inspiring. As an artist, this area is eye and soul candy! Few places on the earth hold the beauty found here.
1269	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
1270	It's not Phoenix
1271	It's not Phoenix!!!
1272	It's not Phoenix.
1273	It's not bland. it has colorful history and unique blends of culture
1274	It's not in Maricopa county.
1275	It's not like PHX metro.
1276	It's not the message, it's the method of delivery (SB1070 wasn't presented well)
1277	It's part of my history, too.
1278	It's pretty generic, and not always in the right place. There are an amazing amount of PR angles that aren't 'exploited' that give folks a more real picture of Tucson, we're not just cactus, cowboys, and Ratheon.
1279	It's really hard to get positive news in the media
1280	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.
1281	It's sense of style and cultural 'signature'
1282	It's special, few places you can see so far, but it is surrounded by mountains; and each mountain is unique
1283	It's the feeling you have - that connects you to the community
1284	It's unique and beautiful
1285	It's unique and very special
1286	It's unique to us
1287	It's unique, not a large carbon copy of other cities
1288	It's very diverse (people)
1289	It's what makes Tucson unique
1290	It's what makes Tucson unique, it's Tucson's identity
1291	It's where I grew up -- lots of fond memories
1292	It's where my son and grandson earned their degrees, and it contributes to the characterization of Tucson as being a 'college town.'
1293	It's why we came here
1294	Its Mexican culture.
1295	Its community of diversity.
1296	Its diverse people and tolerance of diversity
1297	Its diverse, casual and 'small town' atmosphere
1298	Its history and culture;
1299	Its many different spiritual & ethnic communities
1300	Its mountains, desert and varied landscape
1301	Its multi-culturality
1302	Keep mixture of music - encourage diversity
1303	Keeping traditional values and culture, etc.
1304	Kick me attitude
1305	Know nothing about Tucson, want to know about it before leaving. Trying to listen to others
1306	Lack a sense of who we are
1307	Lack of brand
1308	Lack of diverse businesses and employers
1309	Lack of diverse employment options
1310	Lack of diversification of employment opportunities
1311	Lack of economic diversity - the employment base
1312	Lack of investment in culture
1313	Lack of respect for history
1314	Lack of sense of history
1315	Lack of understanding of where kids are coming from (tech savvy advanced and kids from non-English speaking backgrounds)
1316	Land protected by prior generations
1317	Language Barrier.
1318	Large city with small town feel. Culturally diverse.
1319	Latino community involvement in government
1320	Latinos were here before Anglos, yet now the majority of Latinos are geographically segregated from central Tucson which is where the city appears to thrive (university, downtown)
1321	Learn about other ethnic and subcultures right next door
1322	Learning = diverse environmental increases
1323	Learning about my own heritage
1324	Leave as much of the old Tucson as is left. Adobe houses and desert is what makes Tucson attractive - not McMansions.
1325	Legal and illegal immigration
1326	Lifestyle- outdoors, friendly and diverse people
1327	Like experiencing different cultures
1328	Like many others i love our mountains, our sunsets, our cacti and our creatures. i like that we take pride in that aspect of Tucson, since its a very unique one. i hope we continue to protect them!
1329	Like the diversity of cultures, weather, community size. Allows opportunity to be out year-round, interact with may perspectives, and make personal connections with place and people.
1330	Like the old west history, the buildings downtown...want to make is like Ft Worth, TX
1331	Live in inner city neighborhood near U of A, beautiful historic buildings. Must have thoughtful infill planning. Must not destroy historic homes for innappropriate buildings in R-1 areas.
1332	Living in a community where there are an abundance of white folks scares me. That's such an odd statement given I am an anglo saxon.
1333	Living in a culturally diverse community with vibrant arts and cultural offering is great.
1334	Local art scene � I moved here because of it
1335	Local aviation history
1336	Local culture and history, especially older buildings and neighborhoods like West University, Sam Hughes, etc.
1337	Local cultures and arts
1338	Local distinctiveness
1339	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.
1340	Local flavor
1341	Locally owned business & restaurants. Not chain restaurants.
1342	Locally owned business downtown/campus area.
1343	Look to the historical and natural nature of the community and be very careful what is changed or proposed to be changed in the name of 'progress' or 'economic necessity'. These are the easy mistakes made by the politicians to placate the public or those controlling the purse strings.
1344	Looking down the road: if I'm still here when I need long-term care, I want to be sure the people providing the care can read and can speak English.
1345	Loss of "Old Pueblo" identity
1346	Lot's of old buildings
1347	Lot's of us have a long history in the area. A generational connection is important
1348	Lot's of variety in possible activity/culture/shopping/ etc - but still feel part of the community and know people everywhere
1349	Lots of choices at various levels of spending
1350	Lots of choices in food, retail, arts and culture
1351	Lots of different arts, crafts, music, food...
1352	Lots of different backgrounds
1353	Lots of diverse activities
1354	Lots of diverse arts and culture opportunities
1355	Lots of diversity, many things to do, restaurants, bars, events, festivals, weird stuff.
1356	Lots of open space - horseriding/biking (close to the city) national parks close to the city (it's a tourist attraction)
1357	Lots of options for food, art, entertainment, regional culture
1358	Love being able to celebrate the different and rich cultures of the Tucson area
1359	Love being with people from other backgrounds with other cultures and ideas
1360	Love living in unique place
1361	Love the Mexican food, music and art.
1362	Love the desert landscape, so unique, so different. Provides a unique and diverse wildlife, many interesting recreation activites and amazing vegetation.
1363	Love the mexican food!
1364	Love the thoughtful dialogs on Arizona Illustrated about policy and the open minded politicos here, who are not committed to corporations above all, it translates into a community which works for all levels of income and for many faiths and beliefs
1365	Love the variety
1366	Maintain historic/older buildings
1367	Make Tucson a desirable place to live
1368	Make Tucson fall in love with itself
1369	Make Tucson region the solar capital
1370	Make public education a draw rather than a negative
1371	Make us less like the Midwest.
1372	Makes Tucson unique, eclectic and a great place to live
1373	Makes for a more interesting and vibrant community although it could stand to be more ethnically varied
1374	Makes it feel like you're home, not just in a place to live
1375	Makes life interesting
1376	Makes the community more interesting; blending of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo traditions enriches our lives
1377	Makes this place unique
1378	Many UA students come to and contribute to the culture � being limited by tuition increases how many students can afford it? K-12 students not being prepared for higher ed. Negative impact on business and culture.
1379	Many choices in cuisine and culture
1380	Many cultural activities-Street Fair, Meet Yourself, All Soul's Procession
1381	Many cultures to learn from
1382	Many diverse ages and backgrounds in Tucson--lots of possibilties to meet inte3rseting people
1383	Many diversified things to do and places to go that make an easy day excursion.
1384	Many do not appreciate the beauty of our desert environment, its diversity, the plants, the birds and animals.
1385	Many family members and friends want to enjoy the area, disability access translates into universal accessibility... this adds to our diversity, making things accessible to families with strollers and the elderly.
1386	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.
1387	Many memories
1388	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.
1389	Many people wish they lived back in the days of cowboys and ranches and the close community feel. Tucson has a lot of this.
1390	Many varieties of cultures and diversity
1391	Mar 2 - Program about Aztec culture
1392	Marana culture is farming - Natives farmed by the river
1393	Mature appreciation for history & cultural attributes & artistic support & appreciation
1394	Melding of cultures
1395	Melting pot
1396	Melting pot atmosphere
1397	Melting pot of different cultures
1398	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.
1399	Merging of the cultural melting pot
1400	Mexican & Native American culture
1401	Mexican American history
1402	Mexican Culture.
1403	Mexican Food
1404	Mexican and cultural food
1405	Mexican cultural influences
1406	Mexican culture
1407	Mexican diversity, wildlife and human
1408	Mexican flavors
1409	Mexican food
1410	Mexican food, Mexican -American people
1411	Mexican food, music, culture, holidays. The 'Old Pueblo' identity
1412	Mexican heritage
1413	Mexican heritage, Spanish heritage, St. Xavier, Father Kino, native american, white immigrants
1414	Mexican immigrants are critical to the economy and culture of Arizona. This is something to be proud of and to cultivate. I dislike the vitriolic discourse about immigrants pervasive in government and media in Tucson and Arizona at large. It is also a shameful tragedy that undocumented immigrants die trekking through the desert; the problem could be solved through more humane and rational laws. I realize that this is a state and national problem, but it has serious effects on Tucson.
1415	Mexican migration is cultural. A girl in Central America graduated and left to see her Mom in New York. She was 1 of 72 found dead. The investigators were also killed. California doubled its pistachio acreage, due to Iranian sanctions and the xenophobia campaign closes all options.
1416	Mexican music
1417	Mexican, Native, cowboy influences along with the Anglo
1418	Mexican-American heritage
1419	Mexican/Hispanic Culture
1420	Mexicans, like all people, have their problems (most noticeably machismo), but they're wonderful to live around--kind, nonintrusive, nonjudgmental [well, mostly--as long aren't gay], and are very cooperative and helpful. If you're a decent person, you can't ask for better neighbors. I'm an old gabacho, but want to live in a Mexican-majority society.
1421	Mexicine Cuisine
1422	Midtown needs some TLC. Midtown is the 'new downtown'. It needs nicer restaurants, parks, and entertainment attractions. I love the mixed housing/ mixed economy and culture, but it is very neglected. The Grant/Alvernon intersectionis one of the most depressing places to ever observe. :-(
1423	Mild but varied enough with periods of cool weather.
1424	Military community is always welcoming and diverse
1425	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.
1426	Mix of Cultures
1427	Mix of cultures
1428	Mix of folk is better than sameness.
1429	Mix of people
1430	Mixed ethnicity
1431	Mixture of culture/backgrounds
1432	Mixture of cultures (anglo/hispanic/native)
1433	More activities (more diversity)
1434	More attention to keeping and maintaning our historical areas and stories.
1435	More awareness in Tucson of the rest of Pima County
1436	More coordination with community resources to improve cultural services
1437	More diverse job opportunities
1438	More diversity
1439	More diversity / uniqueness / identity in newly build environment
1440	More economic diversity / opportunity (for all people in region)
1441	More effort needs to be put into supporting local business unique to Tucson. We have some wonderful shops, restaurants, and galleries. Let's continue to promote them.
1442	More embracing of hispanic/native heritage
1443	More ethnic restaurants, museums, galleries, bring a greater sense of diversity into the area.
1444	More funding for arts/cultural
1445	More historical preservation
1446	More institutional support/resources for conservation (water, land, traditions, etc.)
1447	More integration of the Hispanic community with other groups
1448	More interaction between cultures
1449	More interaction between the Anglo and Latino communities.
1450	More interesting place to be- exposure to new and different foods/manners/lanuages
1451	More parades; such as the All Souls' Procession
1452	More people embracing our unique cultural diversity and celebrating it
1453	More positive business culture � downtown renewal
1454	More preservation of historic homes/buildings.
1455	More respect for diversity
1456	More respect for our history
1457	More respect for the historic areas and buildings of the city.
1458	More sharing among people of different backgrounds
1459	More tolerance of our neighbors to the south, in particular abolishment of SB1070 and support of continued ethnic studies in our schools
1460	More understanding of the hispanic culture
1461	More vibrant downtown area and culture scene
1462	More vibrant downtown to reflect the history and culture of this region.
1463	Most biodiversity in this region than any other region of US. Beautiful mountains, canyons, even creeks just a few miles from urban center
1464	Most neighborhoods in Tucson are organized into strong neighborhood associations, giving a platform to individuals to come together and make decisions about what they value the most. There are many grassroots efforts going on at any particular time in the city. This instills a sense of empowerment that is conducive to action and that gives the community a strong identity.
1465	Most of my upbringing was overseas and the blending and acceptance of different cultures is key for me
1466	Mountains and Mexico (M&M) Mountains have great views, and viewing too. Fun to hike. Proximity to Mexico, a foreign country for a day trip or weekend.
1467	Move toward charter schools moves away from acceptance
1468	Multi cultural and racial regions means access to understanding the cultures, access to unique celebrations and access to diverse food preferences
1469	Multi culturalism is stimulating and invigorating
1470	Multi cultures
1471	Multi-Cultural
1472	Multi-cultural - Southwest rugged individualism married together with Spanish influences.
1473	Multi-cultural city for such a smallish size.
1474	Multi-cultural community
1475	Multi-cultural in ethnicity and life-styles. Between the proximity to another country, our major university and military base this community is as divers as they come.
1476	Multi-cultural mix - both people and the arts
1477	Multi-cultural population
1478	Multi-culturalism
1479	Multi-culturalism is engaging/stimulating
1480	Multi-culturalism/Diversity
1481	Multi-ethnic smaller community
1482	Multicultural
1483	Multicultural City
1484	Multicultural aspect of Tucson and easy access to big city stuff
1485	Multicultural background - diverse family origin
1486	Multicultural influences
1487	Multicultural nature of our society
1488	Multicultural people
1489	Multiculturalism
1490	Multiculturalism and all inclusiveness is valued
1491	Multiculturalism and tolerance
1492	Multigenerational neighborhood is cool
1493	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.
1494	Music, Theater,Cultural Diversity
1495	My children attended TUSD schools. My oldest was, thankfully, in part-time GATE programs through middle school. Because of the bullying he received at a white kid at the hands of hispanics I chose NOT to send him to Tucson High. Spending the money on Salpointe was the best thing I could have done. I only kept my youngest in TUSD because he was in fully-contained GATE through University High School. If I hadn't had GATE options my children would have been in private schools. The campuses are eroding. The lack of respect between the students is increasing. The quality of education is eroding. I had a principal tell me my son didn't need to learn to spell because we have 'spell-checker' software. Really? I was appalled. I made sure I was at the TUSD schools once a week so I could keep an eye on what was happening. Much waste. Too many bad teachers who were protected. Too many good teachers and staff who were over-worked. Too many parents who didn't care. The boards over the years hasn't done much to help the situation. I think TUSD needs a complete overhaul, including it's negotiations with the teachers union.
1496	My culture is wonderful, but so are others. I always want to have the opportunity to explore, interact, and exchange with people from other cultures. Mexico is a wonderful place. The Borderlands are wonderful and full of amazing history, but impoverished, polluted, and a place of disproportionate violence. I want to be here to help improve that situation.
1497	My daughter just moved back here from LA with her 4 year old daughter, and has heard nothing but bad things about local schools
1498	My family came to settle here in 1910. A few years back a group of anglos yelled at me on camera MEXICAN GO HOME!! The police chief at the time was my cousin!!!!
1499	My family has lived in the area for generations, before Arizona was officially a state. So I appreciate the area and want to preserve its character and history.
1500	My family has now been in Tucson for five generations. My childeren are groing up in a community that charishes it's rich Hispanic history. The University of Arizona has played an important part in my family's history. The Tellez family consists of alumni, but most importantly, 'die-hard' supporters of Wildcat sports.
1501	My family lives here and has for 60 + years
1502	My family made Tucson their home in the 50's and that continues today
1503	My friends everywhere, the US, Canada, Europe...all are calling Arizona the Hate State, we need to succeed from the wackos of the North.
1504	My husband and I fell in love with the idea of buying a house in Tucson because of the old Barrios downtown. The history here is so amazing, and its so wonderful to be a part of preserving and communicating it.
1505	My immediate family is diverse in many ways, and we feel most comfortable here.
1506	My mother is an immigrant and our country really is better because of our rich history of diversity. We can figure this out if we stop fighting and do what is good for people, families, business and national security.
1507	My neighborhood; UA; quality of music and art culture
1508	My neighbors are from all over this country and I love the blend of many cultures
1509	My tolerant Mexican neighbors
1510	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
1511	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
1512	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.
1513	Native American culture- improved understanding and respect for diverse culture
1514	Native American, Hispanic, local native residents all live side by side with immigrants from many nations, students, visitors and we all learn from and share with each other.
1515	Native american culture
1516	Native arts community
1517	Native foods- healthier (Native American diabetes rates)
1518	Native regional heritage
1519	Native-American spirituality and energy
1520	Natural History
1521	Natural beauty � mountains / plants / animals � uniqueness
1522	Nature is our �ocean front� property
1523	Nature's handiwork is very pretty, maybe not as pretty as some other places, but better than most inner cities,
1524	Need diversity in child care opportunities
1525	Need leaders who can look at the big picture to maintain history and culture
1526	Need more diverse industries; more knowledge based and high value industries; more sustainable industry as opposed to housing, mining, tourism, agriculture based on water.
1527	Need more professional opportunities � diverse � high end
1528	Need more transit options, light rail, highways, grade separate intersections,
1529	Need to allow diversification to allow competitive environment like Phoenix area.
1530	Need to preserve historical properties as part of our identity
1531	Need to preserve older architecture
1532	Need to protect unique environment
1533	Negative hispanic influence
1534	Nice contrast with Maine - �Translucent white� - love to hear the 2nd language � Hispanic culture
1535	No city with any age to it can rule out having to contend with some aging buildings. There are pockets of old buildings and junk collections that present an eyesore to me and travelers coming through Tucson on 1-10 and immediately off of I-10 and onto I-19. Our downtown and the immediate adjacent areas should reflect the culture of of this area. What ever happened to Rio Nuevo?
1536	No downtown leads to the need for a magnet
1537	No matter what the history books say, this land belonged to the native americans! I'm proud to have native blood running in my veins.
1538	No one is from here and that makes for a diverse population.
1539	No shared vision: Hispanic/Anglo, Tucson/South Tucson (no overarching elements)
1540	No shoveling snow or ice
1541	No where else is there sonoran desert but here, it is harsh but beautiful it is the main reason I stay here
1542	Not Phoenix's look-a-like communities.
1543	Not a physical/cultural vision
1544	Not culturally diverse
1545	Not enough diversity
1546	Not enough economic diversity
1547	Not everyone looks or sounds the same
1548	Not like other places I have lived that tended to be more monotone
1549	Not only do we have the local Mexican culture, we have so many people from different parts of the country, it just has a certain flare.
1550	Not too late to save our identity � don't blade the desert
1551	Not unlike the natural environment, diversity in the human environment fosters thriving community growth. A plurality of ideas and culture provides a contrast that constantly pushes us to grow as individuals and as a society. Multiculturalism is something Tucson is famous for, and promoting all of the cultures that create the fabric of our region should be a high priority. This also leads to great local restaurants!
1552	Number and diversity of available cultural, etc. opportunities
1553	Of all the cultures and people living here, we are benefited by the collective of all the wisdom of the world
1554	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.
1555	Offers opportunities to become more culturally well-rounded and to develop more cultural awareness
1556	Old Pueblo culture and diverse population
1557	Old Pueblo feeling
1558	Old West culture- Cowboy culture
1559	Old blight/dinosaur buildings/brownfields along I-10.
1560	Old houses need to be repaired, preserved and protected as an asset
1561	Old neighborhoods with low density & the potential for a high quality of life
1562	Old town history
1563	Old vs. new cultures - support entrepreneurs and the younger crowd
1564	Once again this impacts all of the citizens. A better reprsentation to the National business community would impact job availability. Not just promoting 'call' ceneters.
1565	Once again, DIVERSITY! We have the harshest, most inhospitable, yet beautiful native habitat. Yet within a short distance, a pine forest, coastal region etc. . .
1566	One can maintain a healthy lifestyle by walking, hiking, running, cycling, golf, tennis, soccer, and a multitude of other activities. This helps one stay fit; increases mental acuity; decreases health risks; creates social networks through activity; and proves to be just pure fun!
1567	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.
1568	One of the few places you have such beautiful desert, close mountains, and varied environments
1569	One of the main reasons I moved to Tucson was because I was attracted to the strong hispanic heritage of the region and the historical culutre of the reason.
1570	One of the primary reason swe moved here from Oregon was to enjoy how Tucson celebrates it's diversity. Everyone is welcome here, even the LGBT community (which I am a member of).
1571	Open and diverse community
1572	Open, preserved and protected desert spaces, cultural diversity, and a realtively relaxed community
1573	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.
1574	Oppoprtunity to recreate in diverse SW environments- diversity of plants and animals and landscapes
1575	Opportunities to find your niche in many aspects of life
1576	Opportunities to interact with people of different backgrounds
1577	Opportunities to learn about and interact with other cultures. Also makes for great food!
1578	Opportunity to think about having native foods instead of turkey for Thanksgiving
1579	Options
1580	Options of things to do.
1581	Organic feel, diversity, small shops and cafes, arts-friendly atmosphere
1582	Other cultures
1583	Our Native American and Hispanic heritage, the University of Arizona with it's heralded optical and ecological research, Davis Monthan and Fort Huachuca Military Bases offer a worldview which I've found fairly broad for a city of Tucson's size.
1584	Our Sonoran desert is like no other place on earth. We are blessed to live here and should each embrace a responsibility to steward this land to preserve it
1585	Our area's rich cultural heritage is our greatest asset
1586	Our benefits
1587	Our city is very open to the non-heterosexual elements of society. It is fairly inclusive of minority views and willing to celebrate our diverse background.
1588	Our culture is the sports teams, the symphony, art museums, restaurants; all the things that make this place unique
1589	Our current reputation and government enviornment is very unfriendly to business and job creation in the private sector.
1590	Our deeply substantive past and remarkable setting make Tucson a potent--subtle, yet powerful--place to work, live and spend time.
1591	Our economy isn't diverse enough and there aren't enough well-paying jobs - too many service sector.
1592	Our environment in Tucson is unique. The mountains and the desert never fail to give me joy. The many shades of gray and green after a rain, and smell of the desert when it rains, touch me deeply inside. I grew up in Tucson, in a house off Lester and Pima, and the smell of the desert when it rains, reminds me of that simpler and safer time. The dry air of Tucson, can only be appreciated when you have to go someplace where the bath towels don't dry overnight, or mold grows around the outside of the house. Sometimes our air is so fine, on a spring night with the orange trees in bloom, that it is almost like fine wine.
1593	Our focus on community and our commitment to each other across economic, and ethnic lines makes us a stronger community and makes Tucson great place to live.
1594	Our greatest asset / best thing we have going for us
1595	Our history with the wild west, Mexico, the Tohono Oodom nation combine to make a unique cultural diversity.
1596	Our image.
1597	Our mountains and beautiful skies set the stage for Tucson and in many ways this colors the way we experience our daily lives. The fact that each of us takes our visitors to see our local natural wonders says it all. I would like to see even more accessibility created to build on this as an economic development tool. I am concerned that if development does not have to meet some criteria, the Tucson landscapes could be turned into sprawling L.A. suburbs.
1598	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.
1599	Our region is unique in terms of its native plants, and its diversified traditions reflected in arts and culture.
1600	Our rich cultural heritage is more latin than English and we should acknowledge that. I think the the most recent building to reflect and embrace that heritage is the new Fire Station near the TCC. I hat eto bring up Latin Studies, but if Latin topics aren't talked about in school, they won't be implemented.
1601	Our strength is in the neighborhoods and the people in them. We need dynamic, healthy neighborhoods. The loss of funding for neighborhoods (mailing costs for newsletters, DNS support) is crippling the efforts to keep neighborhood identity alive.
1602	Our three main Universities with their National / World acclaims. Research capabilities and diversity of the schools.
1603	Our tucson community history.
1604	Our unique history and culture.
1605	Our varied ethnic groups that give great diversity.
1606	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.
1607	Outdoors greatest asset in Tucson/Southern AZ
1608	Outgoing, people, diversity
1609	Over 20 plus yeas of living here the growth of Spanish in public conversation, documents, billboards, and government publications is shocking. Many resources are used to support this that could be used elsewhere to improve the community. I completely respect Mexico and their culture. I expect the same. Be good neighbors, not foolish ones.
1610	Over all, a well rounded diverse place
1611	Over emphasis on 'historical' preservation
1612	Packed downtown feels good � urban sense of place � moved out to shopping malls
1613	Part of identity (Tucson & Sonoran Desert)
1614	Participation and diversity
1615	Parts of Tucson still look and feel like Tucson and have not yet been 'modernized'!
1616	People
1617	People - the diversity and the partnerships
1618	People and diversity
1619	People are attracted to Tucson from all over the world.
1620	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.
1621	People are from all over and bring amazing things to Tucson. I'm from here (not born, but moved back to mom's home town after a year). Different cultures and backgrounds are what makes Tucson Tucson.
1622	People are more inclined to stay- keep the different cultures in town and bring more here
1623	People are not marginalized when differences are appreciated and celebrated
1624	People are social animals and need stimulation from various others to thrive and grow community
1625	People are starting to be afraid to go out at night. The meth, gangs, smugglers, etc. are giving this town a bad name and making it so that people are having second thoughts about moving here.
1626	People are true to their hertiage
1627	People can't live on one side of town and commute to the other - we end up with a lack of diversity and increased segregation
1628	People come here from all over the world to vacation, experience and retire because of the environment. Because of this the people here are varied and friendly.
1629	People from all over the world make Tucson a home or place to work.
1630	People from around the world come to see Vail
1631	People from many different countries live here
1632	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.
1633	People in Tucson are so friendly and outgoing and they don't look at you weirdly if you are different
1634	People not from here griping about how Tucson works.
1635	People of tucson with hispanic heritage
1636	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.
1637	People want a gathering point they can be proud of.
1638	People, diversity, opportunity
1639	People. Like in he rest of the country mixture of cultures.
1640	People/cultures
1641	Personal goals and why a sense of place is important is because I was want to live in a unique location
1642	Phoenix and L.A. are too big and have made bad mistakes in their growth and development. Freeways and automobile based communities are going to find themselves unsustainable. I hope Tucson does not make this mistake. We need to develop better public transportation.
1643	Phoenix is big and ugly and seems to have all the power
1644	Phoenix people only think of restraint and not the welfare of all. They are concerned with issues such as immigration but offer few solutions. They have an extreme image and are not thinking of the entire state. Very limited in progressive thinking.
1645	Phoenix, Maricopa county was so well planned, great roads, nice communities and progressive business environment. We lived there 15 years.
1646	Physical diversity
1647	Pima County, Tucson are representative by multicultural individuals.
1648	Place where we can go learn things about history
1649	Places are created by their diversity. Tucson is a mixing pot of culture and style.
1650	Places like fourth avenue, which is eclectic makes us stand apart from other places like Phoenix.
1651	Please preserve them cause of the heritage of the old west. It really makes the ambiance of Tucson a great place to live.
1652	Please, let's not turn into LA or Las Vegas; build on healthy, sustainable living. The thing that makes Tucson special for me is the natural beauty, the easy access to open spaces. People are important, but so are the native plants and animals that have called this basin home long before we arrived.
1653	Pockets of culture. It doesn't embrace everyone in Tucson. We need to be more intermingled
1654	Poor road maintenance makes it feel like we live in a really dumpy community, and it probably appears that way to visitors as well.
1655	Poorly planned & over-development: destroys the natural beauty people come to the area for in the first place; overtaxes the water supply; contributes to congestion; causes a glut in the supply
1656	Population Diversity
1657	Potential for retention through better jobs and augmentation of a more diverse economy
1658	Prejudice could be greatly reduced if cultures other than American would be put in second place rather than first.
1659	Preservation of Historic Buildings.
1660	Preservation of heritage (art, culture, music, history, and museums)
1661	Preservation of important/popular parts of Tucson culture
1662	Preservation of unique open spaces
1663	Preserve historic architecture
1664	Preserve neighborhood and cultural identity
1665	Preserving history is great but not at the expense of leaving this generation's own style and mark. Creating architecture to mimic/fake the old buildings just to keep up the appearance of a 'historical' neighborhood only misinforms visitors & future generations. If it wasn't built to last then we should let it pass.
1666	Preserving older architecture preserves our history
1667	Preserving the environment -- the only one of it s kind in the world. We have a rare natural and biological beauty that I would hate to see destroyed by over-development, mining (i.e. destroying the Santa Rita mountains and others) and other short-sighted projects.
1668	Priceless history
1669	Pride focuses on what's good- leads to expansion rather than conflict
1670	Pride in history
1671	Pride in the community - when people see it happening, they start to do it at home, in their own yards
1672	Prior to living in Tucson I lived in the Phoenix metro area, which in my opinion, does not have the same sense of place that Tucson has. I like that Tucson embraces its quirkiness and shows respect to its cultural heritage in the built environment.
1673	Promote diversity initiatives
1674	Promotes cultural diversity and better education
1675	Promotion of local businesses, distinctive areas of town with a sense of place
1676	Protection of ethnic studies courses in TUSD
1677	Proud of differences
1678	Provide more opportunities for races to relate/collaborate
1679	Provides support for diversity and social justice issues
1680	Proximity of downtown to hiking, biking, prehistory, and history
1681	Proximity to Mexico adds an attractive dimension to our lives.
1682	Proximity to Mexico and the resulting culture make this an interesting place to live.
1683	Proximity to Mexico/tribes/multicultural
1684	Proximity to cultural events
1685	Proximity to the Mexico Border
1686	Proximity to the border is critical to the Southern Arizona economy, strength, and diverse culture
1687	Proximity to the university and what it offers (music, arts, cool science stuff,young people and more diversity)
1688	Public Safety, Roads, Water, Sewer - is underfunded. Seems inner city, neighborhood associations want someone else to pay for it. The 'old pueblo' where things are charmingly dilapidated is not consistent with a progressive metropolitan area. Attracting outside investors and bringing private capital into our region for job creation and revenue generation is more difficult because we do not have capacity, funding tools, and an attitude of infrastructure expansion or accomodation for business
1689	Public discussion on the immigration issue is filled with rancor, disrespect and lack of understanding of the demographic reality in our community and how tied we are to immigration. These attitudes are racist in nature and do not reflect the true spirit and diversity in our community. I want to live in a community where policy is informed by fact and people are treated with dignity and respect.
1690	Publicize and advertise these as positives about Tucson - it's everyone's job to let people know
1691	Publicize these positives for tourism
1692	Pueblo feel
1693	Puts Tucson on the map as a desirable winter vacation destination.
1694	Quality and diverse public transportation and have it available thru out the city connecting all sections of the city relieving traffic and parking issues.
1695	Quality of life, identity of place
1696	Quality of life: richness, mixing of cultures
1697	Question: How to define local?
1698	Racial/ethnic diversity is fun, stimulating. Speaking Spanish is fun. I also appreciate the strong and supportive LGBT community.
1699	Raise appreciation for diversity
1700	Ranching, mining, transportation history in Vail all connect, but it's not necessarily known � we need to take time to get to know our past and present.
1701	Range of Cultural Activities
1702	Reality or view of the �Southside� as a ghetto
1703	Recognizes our history
1704	Recognizes the importance of place
1705	Recruitment of quality companies to re-locate to build a diverse economic engine for Southern Az
1706	Refocus Rio Nuevo on heritage
1707	Region embraces its history and works to preserve it
1708	Regional identity important, but smaller is better (local voice)- not to be swallowed up
1709	Relationships with people, the hispanic influenced anglo community.
1710	Remember driving here, seeing mountains, and saying "I'm home"
1711	Remove it from the state ofArizona. Just kidding but it is embarrassing sometimes to say you are from Arizona with Jan Brewer, SB 1070 and etc.
1712	Representation of different ethnic groups, diversity of the population
1713	Require diversity in markets
1714	Resist ethnophobic activities (ignorance)
1715	Resources: The University, medical centers, cultural activities, athletic events
1716	Respect the rights of native populations to live and work here.
1717	Respect/support for cultural diversity
1718	Respecting the environment and its indigenous people. limiting sprawl.
1719	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
1720	Retain the history, culture and Sonoran Dessert of Tucson
1721	Revitalized historic commercial districts, especially downtown.
1722	Rich cultural heritage and diversity
1723	Rich culture
1724	Rich culture (diversity of people)
1725	Rich ethnic diversity
1726	Rich history and cultural diversity
1727	Rich history and we don't want to lose it
1728	Rich in history
1729	Rich varity of customs, styles and cuisine.
1730	Richness and diversity of culture(s)
1731	Richness of different cultures and relationship to border
1732	Richness of experience
1733	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.
1734	Roots are in natural surroundings
1735	Rural feel
1736	SB1070
1737	SB1070 discourages diversity, increases racial profiling
1738	SB1070 takes attention away from local police forces (should be the Border Patrol)
1739	SB1070, HB2281, english only, teachers with accents, hate speach, etc. I'm scare for my safety.
1740	STill has a small town feeling even though it gets bigger every year. I live the University town atmosphere and the recognition of the unique neighborhoods and communities that make up Tucson.
1741	Saguaro Cactus is awesome - cultural icon of the Wild West
1742	Sameness + new ideas; diversity = new ideas, interesting
1743	San Xavier Mission and other historical places
1744	Santa Cruz Valley heritage area (short term: passage in the US Senate with support from Kyl and McCain) -preservation
1745	School choice (Charter and University High School)
1746	Seems like a small town with much diversity and community spirit
1747	Seems to have a unique feeling about everything here.
1748	Sense of ID
1749	Sense of community
1750	Sense of distinctiveness
1751	Sense of history
1752	Sense of history, where we come from, share with visitors
1753	Sense of opportunity � The frontier nature of our community
1754	Sense of place
1755	Sense of place in Tucson is declining while sense of place in Vail is increasing
1756	Sense of place through cultural diversity
1757	Sense of place through history
1758	Sense of place � feels like home
1759	Sense of pride
1760	Sets Tucson region apart
1761	Shopping, restaurants, culture which Tucson is deprived
1762	Should be community hub for families, diversity, music and the arts
1763	Should be more tolerance of ethnic and cultural differences
1764	Show it's wonderful diverseness.
1765	Show more respect for our heritage
1766	Show the importance of speaking more than one language
1767	Since I am a native Hispanic from Tucson, it is very important to me that we as a city continue to value the diversity that founded and continues Tucson. For every Hispanic pioneer, there is an Anglo that they married when Tucson was settled.
1768	Since Tucson is mostly dead downtown, (lots of empty lots, ugly structures) instead of trying to look like any other city - USA, create structures that are solid, authentic (not just cheap imitations) depictions of another era. In other words, make Tucson a readilly identifiable place - somewhat unique.
1769	Since moving to to AZ in 1973 I have met so many wonderful people from so many places around the world. What a nice diversity
1770	Since there hasn't been a lot done in the last few decades there is a lot to improve
1771	Sincere and diverse citizenry
1772	Small Town Feeling/Sense of History
1773	Small downtown with many diversities
1774	Small town 'feel' and sense of history and cultural heritage
1775	Small town atmosphere and culture
1776	Small town feel yet lots of diversity (DM, retirees, tribes, Hispanics) � don't need money to get involved
1777	Small town feel � rusty, dusty cowboy town � parochial
1778	Small town feel, ethnic influences and events, natural beauty
1779	So different from anywhere else. Beautiful
1780	So i can break out of my USA bubble
1781	So many buildings show us the beauty of the past - how Tucson came to be, the rich mix of cultures living in the same place. It's sad to have older buildings knocked down - it feels like it weakens the unique story of what Tucson is
1782	So many cultures makes it so interesting to learn about each other
1783	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.
1784	So many people use the park every day. Beautiful roses, birds, dog park, gives the community a place to be together.
1785	So much could be done to make Tucson a model. We currently seem to have no foresight when it comes to use of resources. Our recycling is spotty and limited. Our public transportation is lacking. Our use of green energy is practically non-existent. Our water use is outrageous. There is so much potential and we've barely scratched the surface.
1786	So much of the history of the Southwest starts in this region, and is still preserved here.
1787	So that our children know there heritage and traditions
1788	Social cultural diversity
1789	Social uniqueness
1790	Socially stabilizing
1791	Solar capital of the world
1792	Solar capital of the world - why not more solar job opportunities here
1793	Solar= economic diversity and we could sell electricity to the rest of the country
1794	Some families are in Mexico and in the US
1795	Some new comers to Tucson do not understand the importance of water or that this region was once part of Mexico. They don't understand or appreciate the native Tohono O'odham people or the interesting history of the Yoeme (Yaquis.) There is no appreciation for older architecture and there is sometime sacrifice of long term environmental degradation for perceived short term economic benefit.
1796	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.
1797	Sometimes larger cities become callous about violent crime - that is not the case in Tucson
1798	Sonoran Mexican food
1799	Sonoran desert ambiance (historic and cultural)
1800	Sonoran desert is truly unique; many chances to participate in outside activities; kids grow up with an appreciation of nature
1801	Sonoran desert/Sky Islands: captures peoples' imagination and spirit. Appreciated by a large number of people=preservation. Not like Phoenix, which is just a cheap place to buy a home.
1802	Sonoran influence
1803	Sonoran style.
1804	South Tucson is geographically segregated from Central Tucson by income and race/ethnicity
1805	Southern Arizona should and could lead in this area
1806	Southwest feel, diversity
1807	Southwest flavor
1808	Southwest flavor and traditions make this a historic and fun place to live
1809	Southwest history
1810	Southwest/Mexican cultural influences
1811	Southwestern Art and Culture
1812	Southwestern culture
1813	Spanish Colonial and Mexican influence
1814	Spanish and Indian architecture
1815	Spanish and Mexican Influence
1816	Spanish speaking area: Davis Bilingual Magnet School
1817	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.
1818	Stay with tradition but add some color.
1819	Still has a small town ambiance/bringing back the old downtown feeling
1820	Stop advertising Tucson as the place to retire.
1821	Stop developers from destroying more of our foothills - kick them off the mountains, establish a southwestern theme for Tucson like in New Mexico
1822	Stop gentrification of poor and historic neighborhoods - support more affordable housing
1823	Stop growth and generica taking over the unique cultures and community of the region.
1824	Stop the discrimination and targeting of Hispanics and the gay community.
1825	Stratigies for Business Development, Historical Preservation, Sustainable communities, Educational Programs and Conservation need to be priorities
1826	Strong Hispanic and American Indian cultural components, as well as many others
1827	Strong cultural identity.
1828	Strong hispanic culture and the native tribes plus the vibrancy of the U of A
1829	Strong hispanic influence plus you get to meet people from areas around the world.
1830	Strong social, cultural values that derive from Tucson's ancient native-American past, its hispanic family-centered roots, and the pioneering, adventure-oriented spirit of anglo migrants.
1831	Strong theater, ars, music, culinary and cultural identity.
1832	Strong, historic neighborhoods
1833	Stronger tax base = more diverse business
1834	Student influence, acceptance of diversity, brings new arts and science opportunities (talks, fairs, museums)
1835	Stunning mountains, close proximity of different landscapes) accessibility to mtns
1836	Such a diverse population; I like to go and explore that diversity. A lot of people don't understand that diversity, and I would like to see the community embrace it
1837	Sunsets, blue skies, great bird population, wonderful variety of growing things, fascinating and unusual critters. If I drive an hour north, west, or east of here, the desert loses it's color and diversity. I love living on an urban lot that's occasionally visited by javelina, a roadrunner, a coyote, a great horned owl, and more birds than I can look up in my bird book.
1838	Sunshine � everyday we get Vitamin D
1839	Support a more open, culturally diverse population
1840	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.
1841	Support art and culture
1842	Support current cultures while encouraging new ones
1843	Support the velodrome, more skateboard parks, BMX parks, Climbing facilities etc. It will make the city more attractive to the 20 somethings for living and visiting. I'm sick of hearing about how awesome Portland is. The weather there is crappy yet they rule, becase they support the alternative culture of the community. I can't get my 20 and 30 somethings to visit Tucson, because Portalnd is way more attractive.
1844	Sure, its not true of everybody in town, but compared to other parts of the county where people are not as nice, Tucson just has a nicer set of folks.
1845	Take care of our birth place of Tucson.
1846	Tell more people- website, Facebook, www.tucson.com, Tucson Bucketlist, etc.
1847	That often talked about sense of place that Tucson's have. People that live in this community identify strongly with the town.
1848	That people would respect the houses and the school
1849	That we finally realized there were things (and buildings) worth saving. We can never get back The El Conquistador Hotel or the barrio where TCC went in.
1850	The Arizona Historical Society is embarrassingly out-dated. The Arizona State Museum is worse.
1851	The Arts. Always been important for me to connect to that in other communities I've lived in
1852	The Citizens/Culture
1853	The Cultural Diversity
1854	The Diversity
1855	The Hispanic & native influence/culture
1856	The Hispanic and settler cultures.
1857	The Hispanic influence makes for a diverse and interesting city.
1858	The Hispanic music, art, festivals, and food are unique and precious
1859	The Hispanic population is spreading out in this community
1860	The History
1861	The I-10 corridor is unattractive gateway to and through Tucson. An improved image of our community will help stimulate future quality development and prode in our community
1862	The Mexican and Spanish architecture
1863	The Mexican and Spanish design fit in with the natural landscape and even complement the beauty that surrounds us.
1864	The Mexican cultural influences
1865	The Mexican/Spanish influence.
1866	The Negative Reputation
1867	The Sonoran Desert and the Native people and cultures of the Sonoran Desert
1868	The Sonoran Desert and the surrounding mountains are unique with unique wildlife.
1869	The Sonoran Desert is unique and irreplaceable. The unrestrained destruction of the desert for buildings and roads causes damage that can't be undone
1870	The Sonoran Desert is unique in the world and very beautiful.
1871	The Sonoran Desert is unlike any other place in the United States and features many unique plants and animals, as well as interesting geological formations.
1872	The Sonoran desert is a beautiful place that is unique to this part of the country. The concept of living in harmony with our environment is an an important one and the only way for us to reach long-term sustainability.
1873	The Southwest culture with the hispanic heritage is appealing.
1874	The Southwest is a place that is very unique in its human development and the human history of Tucson and southern Arizona is something that I find endlessly fascinating.
1875	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.
1876	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.
1877	The U brings so much excitement to the town. It makes Tucson unique.
1878	The U of A is a gret anchor for our city. It is a great example of solid public education.
1879	The U of A is a top-notch university -- the best in the state. It is the one thing that does tie our diverse community together, with education, sciences of the future, jobs, sports and philanthropy.
1880	The U of A is one bright spot in the State and really the only feather Tucson has in its cap.
1881	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.
1882	The University brings people from all over the world
1883	The University of Arizona has an enormously positive impact on the quality of life and economic productivity in Tucson. It is the single most important institution in the state of Arizona.
1884	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
1885	The University of Arizona is in many ways our heart and soul. If it can't flourish, neither can we as a community. Pima Community College is a stepping stone for a huge portion of our community. I want to live in a place that provides real and broad opportunity for its residents.
1886	The University of Arizona is one of the major economic drivers in the Tucson region and carries a great image for Tucson.
1887	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.
1888	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.
1889	The University population, the golf/resort population, the high tech industry, and the hispanic & native american blend in an interesting cultural mix
1890	The ability to be in the midst of one of the treasures of the world
1891	The ability to meet people of different cultures, to hear different languages at the grocery store.
1892	The alternative cultural feel of the town
1893	The ambiance - people, neighborhoods, streets, etc. - the character of each changes every few blocks and each tells a story
1894	The amount of Spanish/Mexican influence
1895	The appreciation Tucson has for its various cultural backgrounds.
1896	The architecture and Spanish culture
1897	The architecture, especially some of the older homes, are so unique. I wish there were programs for first time, or any buyers for that matter, to encourage revitalization.
1898	The area has a rich history and a diverse cultural mix that allows for many entertaining and enriching activities.
1899	The area is beginning to see an emerging culture that sets it apart from others cities in the SW
1900	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.
1901	The attitude and diversity of the community is somewhat unique and I enjoy that.
1902	The availability of learning the indigineous culture through many celebrations and festivals that retain the past
1903	The beautiful blend of Native American, Mexican and European peoples and cultures.
1904	The beauty and chances to get outside in Tucson are unique for a desert city in Arizona.
1905	The beauty of the mountains, sun rises and sunsets, and the outdoors opportunities given the diverse geography
1906	The beauty of the region and the diversity of the community
1907	The blend of Anglo and Hispanic cultures
1908	The blend of mexican-american heritage/culture adds to the enjoyment of food, art, community values, etc.
1909	The blend of the Mexican history and flavors, the mariachi Conference
1910	The blending of cultures and rich history. Architecture, great foods and traditions
1911	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.
1912	The broad range of culture and diversity
1913	The casual atmosphere.
1914	The city 'powers that be' that have no historical or future vision
1915	The city is not criss crossed with highways. I know people complain about traffic, but putting highways through the city won't alleviate the problem; they'll just fill up then we'll make more. Tucson is a similar size to El Pasos and Albuquerque but retains a special charm because of it's rural, small town feel.
1916	The city of Tucson needs to stop funding social services, which are reactive in nature, and instead invest in solid infrastructure (that includes repairing potholes) that will create both short-term and long-term jobs. Communities do gain reputations and a lot of it has to do with how they appear to visitors, residents and business owners/managers. Tucson is not an attractive city for anyone to invest in, more than anything because the city hasn't invested in itself.
1917	The climactic and scenic diversity and beauty available here and nearby.
1918	The climate and Heritage
1919	The climate and unique topography
1920	The closeness to the border, the snow birds, and DM brings alot of different people here.
1921	The colorful history of the Old Puelbo
1922	The community is extremely divided politically and socially making it very personal for people.
1923	The community is not homoginized and allows different opinions and ideas on an issue
1924	The council for the most part are reactive not proactive, our family has a history of being ignored in our efforts to work with political leadership
1925	The crime rates and human/drug smuggling give Tucson a negative reputation and hinders people from moving here
1926	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.
1927	The cross-cultural southwestern 'feel' of Tucson.
1928	The cultural and linguistic diversity
1929	The cultural choices
1930	The cultural diversity
1931	The cultural diversity and range of cultural events.
1932	The cultural diversity helps me learn, my concept of the desert has changed
1933	The cultural diversity of the community
1934	The cultural diversity.
1935	The cultural experiences available
1936	The cultural heritage of the region
1937	The cultural mix
1938	The cultural mix and unique neighborhood character
1939	The cultural opportunites afforded by all the many cultural outlets
1940	The cultural opportunities, music, art, architecture, natural beauty and climate, the University of Arizona
1941	The cultural richness
1942	The cultural wealth (the arts)
1943	The cultural, ethnic, language, and racial diversity
1944	The culture
1945	The culture and diversity
1946	The culture and flavor of Tucson, primarily in the older, more established areas including downtown and university area. There is a vibe associated with these areas that is uniquely Tucson and separates us from other towns/cities.
1947	The culture brings people here and is related to the education and economic environment
1948	The culture is huge and getting stronger
1949	The culture of a more laid back community.
1950	The culture of its urban core.
1951	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.
1952	The culture, there are more things to do on the weekends, music, and theatre.
1953	The culural diversity
1954	The deep heritage of the region
1955	The demonization of the Mexican people needs to stop at all levels.
1956	The depths of the Hispanic influence makes this a robust, multi-cultural, positive city.
1957	The desert - Native peoples
1958	The desert and surrounding mountains have a beauty that is specific to this area.
1959	The desert is the habitat that has been the dwelling of my ancestors for thousands of years. It still preserves its beauty and biota that amazes me each time I set my view onto the Rincones and
1960	The desert with the diverse habitat surounded by mountians.
1961	The different cultures only enrich a community. We love the 'meet Tucson' event.
1962	The different cultures that make up tucson
1963	The different ethnicities
1964	The different events, food, music, and other cultural influences that come with a diverse group of people
1965	The different people who live here
1966	The diveristy of the community
1967	The diverse cultural heritage
1968	The diverse cultural interests make Tucson a vibrant, creative and intellectually stimulating place to live.
1969	The diverse culture in Tucson is great. The hispanic culture is everywhere and I love that. It give the city it's charm and allows for that small town feel.
1970	The diverse cultures
1971	The diverse ethnic community
1972	The diverse nature of our community provides adolescents and young adults become familiar with the global market place before have to answer the challenges of said environment
1973	The diverse population provides many interesting activities and experiences and friendships. It also is a very caring, responsive community.
1974	The diversity and beauty
1975	The diversity and general acceptance of one another
1976	The diversity and its a like a small town
1977	The diversity and survival adaptation of plants and animals.
1978	The diversity brought in through the university, high tech companies, religious refugees, etc. adds color to our society, exposure to new beliefs, introduction of new types of food, etc.
1979	The diversity in Tucson community makes it a place that stands out. It's different and accepting and I love it.
1980	The diversity in the community
1981	The diversity of Tucson
1982	The diversity of Tucson is important to me because too often these days are large corporations opening new locations (which is fine) but we are also do not want to lose the unique shops and cafes ... local theaters, etc. That makes Tucson so fun to explore
1983	The diversity of cultural events
1984	The diversity of culture.
1985	The diversity of everything--cultures, opinions, regional climates, heritages, races, regional topography
1986	The diversity of its people
1987	The diversity of our citizens and community events
1988	The diversity of our people
1989	The diversity of our residents
1990	The diversity of people - it's a melting pot
1991	The diversity of people and viewpoints
1992	The diversity of people in Tucson
1993	The diversity of people, groups and landscapes
1994	The diversity of people, restaurants, and cultural events
1995	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
1996	The diversity of peoples
1997	The diversity of the community
1998	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.
1999	The diversity of the community.
2000	The diversity of the people and the businesses.
2001	The diversity of the people.
2002	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.
2003	The diversity of views, but the more progressive and pragmatic world views.
2004	The diversity provides lots of options for lifestyle choices-recreation, entertainment etc
2005	The diversity racially and ethnically
2006	The diversity, the individuals not afraid to be different and their down to earth friendliness.
2007	The entire region will benefit from a 'real' downtown. I think our goal should be to become a great American city and that won't happen without a great downtown.
2008	The ethic mix with a three dominant cultures enriched by a multitude of additional elements
2009	The fact that so many people of different beliefs, different ethnicity, different educations, and different interests live, work and play in our city adds to the uniqueness of our city.
2010	The fact that we don't have as many freeways and that the archetecture of many of our subdivisions have been constructed with seemingly more green space and with more western or Hispanic type archetecture has been a plus. The Hispanic influence has been felt here strongly and and adds so much to the community being a good place to live.
2011	The few and I mean few architectural structures that remain from previous generations, i.e. Agua Caliente Park, Arizona Inn, St. Xavier del Bac, the Temple of Music and Art, and what little there is of the Barrio.
2012	The flavor of our blended cultures, rich in tradition, color and spice
2013	The food is amazing and a wonderful way to introduce people to a new culture - epsecially if you've never lived in a region that has access to these types of foods and cooking methods.
2014	The former==because it's why we got married and why we came here. Both are world class, underappreciated gems in our community.
2015	The friendly ambience that we have in our multi culture enviroment
2016	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.
2017	The general appearance of the city.
2018	The heavy Mexican influence on the area.
2019	The heritage
2020	The hispanic mix with anglos
2021	The historic architecture, or what's left of it.
2022	The historic district
2023	The historic sites and cultural events
2024	The historical blend of Native American, Mexican, and American cultures, is uniquely Southwestern. The particular, Sonoran/border flavor distinguish Tucson from other historical cities like Santa Fe. I like the feeling of the old places that were built with Tucsons land, rock, and water, with its environment in mind.
2025	The history
2026	The history and culture of this area is rich and I treasure it. This is a unique, wonderful place with strong connections in the past and also in the present. The people are complex, interesting and committed to a healthy, sustainable way of life. For me, it is a gift to be able to live among them.
2027	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.
2028	The history and old buildings and old houses!
2029	The history is unique
2030	The history of Tucson
2031	The history of the area
2032	The history of the area and influence of Mexico, the mix of cultures, the usual friendliness of people here
2033	The history of the area.
2034	The history of the neighborhoods - names places and events.
2035	The history of the river and surrounding mountains.
2036	The history should never be forgotten
2037	The history, being able to live without destroying our beautiful desert re-using rather than tearing down and spreading out
2038	The history, culture, the architecture. I love my neighborhood, but if downtown had a grocery store, I'd live there
2039	The homeless population does nothing other than drag down the view of Tucson for those both visiting and living here. Especially in the downtown area. Until this problem is taken care of we will not have a viable downtown area.
2040	The homless population does nothing other than drag down the view of Tucson for those both visiting and living here. Especially in the downtown area. Until this problem is taken care of we wil not have a viable downtown area.
2041	The idea that the people in our community who seek to control our border are anit-Hispanic.
2042	The ideas they come with politically and culturally are often antithetical to our culture.
2043	The image
2044	The image and history of a region is judged based on the downtown
2045	The increased preservation of historical buildings.
2046	The incredibly diverse arts scene; profeesional artists and exhibits to emerging artists - music, theater, concerts, works on paper, visual, etc. First fridays. studio tours.
2047	The individuals who are not cookie cutter personalities but who celebrate their diversity, their off the wall personalities, their passions and their caring for each other and this special environment
2048	The influence of both the Sonoran desert and Mexico on our region is another reason that Tucson is such a diverse place.
2049	The job I have here isn't replicable in any other Arizona city.
2050	The laid back lifestyle/the diverse population from all over US and different countries
2051	The language - things are expressed in a different way
2052	The larger natural environment which offers some of the most magnificent and spectacular places in the country
2053	The laws that discriminate against latinos
2054	The local culture and history that surrounds it.
2055	The location near the Mexican border and the hispanic influences of culture, language and art.
2056	The long history of the peoples of the region.
2057	The long time residents, who understand our 'sense of place'
2058	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.
2059	The many attractions and the diversity of activites.
2060	The many community minded and diverse people.
2061	The many races and cultures that make up our community and the foods and events that represent the different races and cultures.
2062	The mexican food
2063	The mishandling of downtown redevelopment needs to stop. This relates largely to my first choice... city government. Also, the city needs to place a higher priority on the preservation of historic buildings and places, particularly Barrio Viejo; not jsut looking for opportunities to build anew
2064	The mix of cultures enhances a region's tolerance for differing ethnicities and histories and educates the populace. In an hour one can be in a canadian forest zone or in high chapparal and grass land.
2065	The mix of cultures, attitudes, and views
2066	The mix of east/west culture; the history of the area and the multi-cultural integration are appealing.
2067	The mix of ethnic groups, military, university, old time cow polks, etc. The fact that it is a 'blue' county in a very red, obnoxious state. if that should turn more conservative/ more 'stupid loving' I don't know that we can stay.
2068	The mix of ethnicity and cultures enriches the community and is intriguiging to visitors.
2069	The mix of latino culture
2070	The mix of many different nationalities.
2071	The mix of native, anglo and hispanic cultures make the city seem larger of a metropolitan area than it is.
2072	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.
2073	The mix of people we have here
2074	The mixture of cultures
2075	The more a town sprawls and grows, the more diluted it gets in terms of culture. I love the downtown and central areas of town because of the history and culture it harbors. Miles and miles of subdivisions brings in more 'sameness.'
2076	The mountain and desert areas are amazingly beautiful and something that sets Tucson apart from other Southern Az cities is that it embraces the natural landscape instead of plowing over it to make room for 'cookie cutter' developments.
2077	The mountains and surronding area offer many hiking areas, photographic areas and locations rich in history. It is a photographers delight with diverse plants, animals and vistas.
2078	The mountains that surround Tucson are beautiful and are second to none. It is something that everyone that has come to visit me as always loves. It gives such beauty to our community. I love seeing them each morning when I wake up.
2079	The mountains, desert and plants have a unique beauty that is not found anywhere else.
2080	The multi-cultural diversity
2081	The multicultural communities
2082	The multicultural diversity of the people and the arts
2083	The multicultural human environment
2084	The native, hispanic culture in our region is what makes Tucson, Tucson! The diversity of people makes our region pleasurable and interesting.
2085	The natural beauty, diversity of the people, and the history
2086	The natural diversity in the southwest region, mountains, deserts, high country, ocean, etc.
2087	The negative bashing of Tucson that is apparent in the media and other forms of communication.
2088	The neighborhoods may not seem so diverse, but downtown is
2089	The old heritage of the city
2090	The old style culture and way of thinking
2091	The only occur here in Southern Arizona!
2092	The opportunity to help shape and understanding for others of what this areas history is.
2093	The opportunity to learn to live with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and knowelgedge both professional and personal.
2094	The opportunity to met and get to know people from various ethnic groups, particualarly Mexican and Native American
2095	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.
2096	The past is important and valuable to me and many others
2097	The people
2098	The people / the diversity
2099	The people and diversity of all them
2100	The people are friendly and diverse
2101	The people in the community share their cultural knowledge
2102	The people of Tucson are (generally speaking) accepting of diversity.
2103	The people of Tucson hail from the mid-west, northwest, southwest, Turkey, Canada, all over. And they all come here with intent and by choice.
2104	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!!
2105	The people that have lived here.
2106	The people who largely make up this city are friendly and take pride in its uniqueness
2107	The people who live here are friendly and enjoyable. There is lots of culture. I love the university and it's many offerings for sports, art, history and theater.
2108	The people.
2109	The people: The attitude and diversity of the people in Tucson.
2110	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.
2111	The plethora of cultural mix, museums, schools, etc.
2112	The population mix of native, hispanic and anglo.
2113	The potential is here to value and preserve the cultural roots of the area that make it unique and special (e.g. Hispanic, Native American, native Anglo/Western)
2114	The presence of diverse cultures and ages within a welcoming community makes people feel at home in the greater Tucson area. Frankly, this quality distinquishes us from most of Arizona.
2115	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.
2116	The presence of the U of A brings in a young population, supports businesses catering to this population and offers diverse cultural presentations.
2117	The preservation of our native landscape is important to hold the traditions of our Old Pueblo. Please don't sell it off or let people build a hotel in it.
2118	The preservation of small restaurants and older buildings
2119	The preservation of the beautiful Sonoran Desert is so very important, as is the opportunity to experience so many outdoor rereational activities. It is especially important to me to be able to provide them to my children, as I was in my childhood.
2120	The preserved history and buildings
2121	The proximity of the Indian communities and Mexico; the cultural opportunities--food, festivals, community life events, etc.
2122	The public perception of our public schools is very negative. Public neighborhood schools are an important factor in community cohesiveness and civic involvement. We treat our public education poorly and it is reflected in low student achievement and lack of community cohesivness
2123	The quaint 'old western' friendly feel of the City.
2124	The range of artistic offerings and cultural history
2125	The ready availability of culture, nature, diversity.
2126	The recognition of the traditions and heritage of the Tucson community is celebrated and interwoven into many aspects of life - not just a 'window dressing' as it seems to be in Phoenix. Culture is valued. Diversity is celebrated.
2127	The region is a melting pot of culture.
2128	The regional location makes for an interesting ethnic mix and cultural history, and proximity to California makes it possible to for me maintain personal and professional connections there.
2129	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.
2130	The rich history and culture of a diverse community that for the most part appreciates and benefits from what everyone has to contribute. the cultural (and inexpensive) activities, the revitalization of downtown (even as long as it's taking)
2131	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.
2132	The sense of community and respect for history
2133	The sense of community and the friendliness of people--ownership in the past and hopefully in the present
2134	The sense that we are a 'western' community
2135	The sky islands and lush Sonoran desert vegetation are unique to this area.
2136	The small old neighborhoods and the camaraderie
2137	The sonoran desert is a beautiful place. Nothing else like it.
2138	The state of the historic districts
2139	The stigma of Tucson being a 'small town'
2140	The strong Mexican and Native American influence mixed with the many different cultures that citizens have brought with them.
2141	The strong culture.
2142	The strong influence that theMexican culture has on our city
2143	The students add a vibrancy, varied cultural presence
2144	The sunset is better than in hawaii
2145	The support of art/music/cultural diversity
2146	The surrounding envrionment (mountains and desert), climate, and western history
2147	The terrific Mexican restaurants!
2148	The tourist trade provides top level liesure activities, but Tucson does not have the negatives, such as severe traffic congestion, that a Phoenix has.
2149	The traditions
2150	The unique architecture
2151	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.
2152	The unique desert environment is appealing and I like the way in which Tucson, more than other desert cities, tries to embrace that rather than overcome it.
2153	The unique personalities of neighborhoods which includes the architecture creates an exciting and diverse culture in our city. This makes Tucson a more interesting place to live.
2154	The uniqueness and innovation of the university
2155	The uniqueness of our Sonoran Desert. We have plants and animals that are only found here. The quality of air and light.
2156	The uniqueness of the desert environment
2157	The uniqueness of the surrounding desert area to anywhere else in the USA
2158	The university & culture
2159	The university brings a cultural and intellectual dimension to Tucson. There are many entertainment and educational opportunities for the community. I love the campus and the students.
2160	The unprincipled leadership of the Arizona Daily Star is nothing short of shameful. There is no excuse for any media to endorse a sitting Congressman who drove business/revenue away from our state and community with his call for a boycott because of SB1070. Businesses were hurt and some closed, let alone the number of people who lost their jobs. As to our image, whether SB1070 and/or a border fence is the right cause or not, I have yet to see ONE suggestion of how our illegal immigration issue can be sovled from those who oppose those options. We are a national 'punch line' and we need to do something positive about that - not just blame the other side.
2161	The varied living creatures you can find
2162	The variety and mix and abundance of small businesses.
2163	The variety and richness of the cultural influences in Tucson is special. Many in our community and others from outside the community believe this is a huge asset.
2164	The variety and talent of artists and performers.
2165	The variety in choices, the magnet programs and the diversity amoung the student population is great for me as a parent & teacher
2166	The variety of cultural events and entertainment
2167	The variety of culture that is available to us
2168	The variety of cultures indigenous to our area of Arizona is one of the primary characteristics that sets off our community from other cookie-cutter communities that blanket areas of the United States. I enjoy the variety and flavor the cross-section of cultures add to our area.
2169	The variety of people who live here
2170	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.
2171	The vast cultural heritage
2172	The view is fantastic and the desert is unique
2173	The way Tucson has moved forward in growth as a larger city without using our unique culture and maintaining some our traditional celebrations.
2174	The way of life here is simpler, quieter, gentler than other metropolitan areas. The City itself is easy to travel around and through. The streets are wide, well-marked and traffic patterns serve me well. I've lived in other large metropolitan areas that were cold, distant and unfriendly and more one-way streets to confuse you than you can shake a stick at.
2175	The weather allows for many different outdoor activities throughout the year and the natural beauty surrounding the city provides a beauty that is unique to this area.
2176	The weather supports my warm health; Driving throughout the state affords me to witness the different climate change at any given time.
2177	The wide spectrum of influences downtown make for a great day / night out. There are tons of places to expand your horizons downtown and i love that about Tucson.
2178	The wide variety of life here is amazing and threatened
2179	The wide variety of places to shop and things to buy
2180	The widespread influence of the Mexican culture.
2181	Their ticky-tack houses eliminate desert, suck money out of our area, and add nothing to our unique lifestyle.
2182	There appears to be a mixture of cultures in our town, above and beyond our Hispanic brothers and sisters. We see persons of color, various age groups and political bents, as well as 'snowbirds' and tourists.
2183	There are 'pockets' throughout Tucson of various types of communities, housing options (e.g., pricing), etc.
2184	There are a lot of different types of critters around Tucson & the surrounding mountains. It is a shame that we have lost our claim to having big horn sheep here though.
2185	There are lots of great reatraunts (especially mexican food) that are run by local people.
2186	There are many choices in this community which are quite diverse.
2187	There are many cultures that are important to the makeup of Tucson and each should be recognized.
2188	There are many different ages and ethnicities here in the Tucson area. This brings many different events to the area.
2189	There are many different areas of Tucson that make up the city. The foothills, South Tucson, and the University area are all apart of a huge network of diverse and different neighborhoods that all offer something to Tucson.
2190	There are many vacant, abondoned properties and buildings that should to be occupied or repurposed rather than fostering future indiscrimate growth. Need to protect wild spaces that are Tucson's identity and heritage.
2191	There are people here from all over the world. It's so great to learn of all the other cultures.
2192	There are resident fromdifferent parts of the world and you see it on the food and stores.
2193	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.
2194	There are some old, dirty areas of Tucson, and it makes it look dumpy. Appearances mean a lot to people, and I think some of the older, crappier areas of Tucson are a turn off to folks who would otherwise love living here. We certainly don't need to be Phoenix, but it would be nice to update and modernize some of the areas that look like they're from the 1960s - 1970s
2195	There are still remnants of the many fascinating historic eras and cultures that the Tucson region has experienced since the earliest periods of human habitation.
2196	There are too many areas where Tucson is in the tip ten for the worst demographics and I would like to see us as the best in education for all, the best in lifestyle, the least in addiction - we were the 9th drunkest city in America this year, the best in the gap between the rich and poor instead of the worst, least juvenile arrest - we were #9 for the most, etc.
2197	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
2198	There are wonderful family-owned restaurants - like America's oldest Mexican restaurant, El Charro - and people from all walks of life I've met in this small city. There is a great deal of potential for this city to thrive and I would love to see that happen with new decisions & members of the local city council
2199	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.
2200	There is a deep and rich history in Southern Arizona that is very special.
2201	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.
2202	There is a great community of diverse people that are passionate about their heritage, proud of their community, and are very caring.
2203	There is a great diversity in the cultural makeup of Tucson's population, both historically speaking and due to the fact that many new families have moved to this region from other parts of the US and the world.
2204	There is a nice variety of ethnic restaurants for sucha small town.
2205	There is a rich international culture here that is deeply rooted in the past. It's what first attracted us to Tucson and one of the reasons it would be difficult to leave.
2206	There is a strong tie to Mexican and Native history which shows through in festivals, events, food, diversity, etc...
2207	There is a tremendously broad range of outdoor settings and habitats that provide opportunities for many different types of outdoor activities.
2208	There is a unique culture and history in Tucson that add a richness to everyday life.
2209	There is a vibrant feel to the community that is hard to beat. Many alternative things happening that make it interesting for families
2210	There is no Tucson without protected open space desert preserves including the wildlife thereof. We are not interested in living in a place with all the same culture. Diversity, and respect of diverse thoughts, cultures, opinions and experiences are the cornerstone of Tucson. It is what attracted to the region, and what has kept us here for more than 25 years.
2211	There is nowhere else like it on earth and we need to respect and protect it for future generations to come
2212	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.
2213	There is so much here that needs to be saved and appreciated, not just turn this area into another Phoenix.
2214	There is something here for everyone.
2215	There is soooo much good, but it is not that well known. We need to better the convention center without going crazy. I want to see the region prosper for my family. We need to keep our young people. We need to keep the gem show. We need to find a ball club for TEP. I could go on.
2216	There should be a commitment to bringing out Tucson's heritage.
2217	There's a lot of history in downtown Tucson that is being ignored. It could be such a great gathering place if it were developed intelligently and carefully.
2218	These are a big part of what makes this area a great in which to live and for others to visit.
2219	These are things which make Tucson a unique community.
2220	These areas are busting with culture. The variety and community involvement is great
2221	These diversities enrich the whole cultural spectrum of the area
2222	These vermin taint our beloved society like boll weevils in pancake mix. They breed faster than rats, fail (refuse) to learn English, and work tax-free. (Some even steal Mexican-Americans' identities - that's a no-no)
2223	They are beautiful and one of a kind!
2224	They are everywhere. and good. i live for food.
2225	They just look beautiful...and make Tucson stand out.
2226	They make me feel good and somewhat secure. The mountains are so majestic. I know, I know, they're not the Colorado Rockies, but they are Tucson's own. They are like arms hugging you.
2227	They should be creating an image of Tucson as the last great western town, instead of a city with lots of golf course and resorts for rich people.
2228	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.
2229	This community permits you to know, work with and enjoy people and their cultures.
2230	This desert is unlike any in the world. Along with the close proximity to the mountains, the exposure to a variety of ecological environments are unique.
2231	This diverse population with language, food, dress, music, creates an almost mini international city. This diversity for the most part works well together frequently blends in a seamless way. That diversity includes the presense of Davis-Monthan and influence
2232	This is a fun weekend event that has connection to the past.
2233	This is a low wage town. At one point in my life, I made a conscious decision to be poor in Tucson as opposed to rich on the east coast.
2234	This is a unique place. The mountains, the flora and fauna of this place is like no other. This goes along with its weather and blue skies.
2235	This is an ecologically fascinating desert region - the most biologically diverse of the world's true desert regions. I'm fascinated by how so many plants and animals have adapted to so little water. Would that humankind could also adapt.
2236	This is an incredible and distinct landscape.
2237	This is an outstanding place for people to get to know about the Sonoran Desert while also having an opportunity to participate in taking care of part of our natural heritage. It is also a great place to hike, bike, picnic, and explore. And, it is a great place for people from all walks of life to come together with a common purpose.
2238	This is important for the development of children without prejudice. All Americans should be 'American' first.
2239	This is more TUCSON than the rest of the 'region' but I value having a neighborhood where we interact and talk to one another, we have places to walk, walk our dogs, and have facilities (markets etc) within walking distance and these facilities are at a scale where we don't need to take our cars to lug our big boxes home afterward. I also value the cultural diversity in our neighborhood this diversity is something to be celebrated not something to be scared of.
2240	This is my home and while it has grown a lot over my lifetime, it still attempts to feel like a small town. Most people are friendly, caring, allow others to live as they see fit. Let's not forget about its diversity.
2241	This is one of the biggest failures in Tucson, I avoid it at all costs, it is too much like Phoenix, and that is not the style of Tucson, it should be more like hometown than downtown.
2242	This is our personality that's bigger than us.
2243	This is the HISTORY of Tucson....its life style seeds: Ranching, farming, Native Americans, Anglos, Hispanics, Asians, Ect. People learning to live, help, respect each other.
2244	This is the one thing that anyone travelling through Tucson on I-10 smells. I do not want people identifying that smell with my community.
2245	This is the only place you can see them
2246	This is the perfect setting to develop bilingualism. Besides cognitive advantages to being bilingual, it increases communication and understanding of other cultures.
2247	This is tied to the second answer. Graffiti and the general acceptance of it does nothing for the image of the City of Tucson. What it truly shows is a lack of respect for both the City and it’s citizens. That fact is not lost on those living here or those visiting. We look like a City overrun by lawlessness and crime.
2248	This is unique to the semi-arid SW where there is creosote. The fragrance after a rain is so pleasing!
2249	This is what makes Tucson unique.
2250	This is where I live and work. It has historic and architecturally-significant buildings which I appreciate. I also like the short commute time and how easy it usually is to get from one place to another.
2251	This region is so very different than other parts of the country in that we still retain the tri-cultural heritage of our past. The influence of Native, Spanish colonials and European immigrants is still keenly felt and celebrated.
2252	Though this sounds like the preceding, it's different. We have no plan to make Tucson a great place. Can you think of a single place in Tucson where you would be proud to take an out of town visitor? Is there one blvd that would impress visitors? Is there a business district filled with impressive buildings? Is there a single 'gathering' area that fuses shopping and eating together--not a mall--where the community can be found enjoying themselves? Albuquerque has Old Town; Santa Fe has an art district. What does Tucson have?
2253	Though we face a lot of problems, an upside is the blending of cultures.
2254	Though we had a recent cold spell, there's nothing like the mild winters here we've come to enjoy.
2255	Three cultures
2256	Thriving arts community that makes us unique and special
2257	Time spent outdoors fishing, hiking, relaxing on back porch. I am retired and have lived in Tucson since 1956.
2258	Tired of the border discussions about illegal immigration & how bad it is for Arizona
2259	To be close to the traditions of our races
2260	To go back to my first answer, cultural diversity is the top reason I love this town. Think of the Yaqui/Mexican UA professor who delivered the prayer at McKale last month. It took my breath away and still can give me goosebumps.
2261	To hand down to future generations
2262	To live in a multi-cultural community
2263	To meet more people and share with other cultures
2264	To not have south Tucson be the Latino area
2265	To not lose cultural traditions
2266	To not lose traditions
2267	To preserve our culture
2268	To raise my family and be surrounded by a culturally diverse and rich environment
2269	To share with other cultures
2270	Tolerance and diversity.
2271	Tolerance is vital for communities everywhere to live in peace, and Tucson is a microcosm of diversity and acceptance.
2272	Tolerance/acceptance of different cultures
2273	Tolerant multi-cultural/multi-ethnic community
2274	Too many bigots in our community, would rather have more open-mided people. Difference makes us stronger, much better than one way/one thought
2275	Too many of the subdivisions are out of character w/ the desert and w/ Tucson, poorly constructed and will look like a slum in 20 years while great older areas are deteriorating
2276	Too many show hostility and lack of tolerance for others, particularly as relates to border issues, immigration.
2277	Too much sameness
2278	Too often this country as a whole has opted for 'progress' over history. Tucson has let quite a number of historical buildings fall...our history is part of its charm.
2279	Tourism/retiree? attracts people (snowbirds) (drawing of saguaro and mountains)
2280	Toxic industrial environments are physically, emotionally, and mentally detrimental to our well-being. Clean industry and tourism fund our community, and tourism encourages preservation of our heritage.
2281	Tradiional Hispanic culture
2282	Trans-cultural (hi)story
2283	Translate to neighborhood identity, visual interest and hopefully a sense of place (sense of place is a work in progress).
2284	Transportation Mode Diversity
2285	Transportation include the history of horses, horse driven carriages
2286	Tucson Meet Yourself - Amazing. I want to be a part of more of that
2287	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.
2288	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
2289	Tucson and Pima County have made great strides to manage growth in ways that keep it from destroying the reasons I and many others choose to live here (culture, environment), but we have a long way to go.
2290	Tucson and Southern Arizona's wealth of artistic traditions.
2291	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.
2292	Tucson brings together many diverse and spiritual communities
2293	Tucson can be both the old style town and the new foward thinking town at the same time. One good example is the new TEP building - why didn't they design it to go with the culture of the town - more old style while having all the new advances of technology.
2294	Tucson cental identity
2295	Tucson clean cities (including Tucson electric vehicle association)
2296	Tucson diversity population!
2297	Tucson doesn't manufacture anything; import or export anything; ...Tucson has no business identity. Tucson needs to court businesses; train the unemployed for new jobs; offer training for those interested in career transitions or are on the verge of being down-sized or laid off; and create an identity for jobs and careers.
2298	Tucson feels like a city that a person can really get to know. It offers shopping and dining, but people who live here actually know each other.
2299	Tucson feels like the home because my family has been here for generations. I like running into people that I grew up with and share a rich history with.
2300	Tucson feels nothing like Phoenix
2301	Tucson feels stuck with one foot in the past (small town) and only one toe of the other foot testing the waters of the future. Tucson needs a vision and clear identity, other than 'it's not Phoenix'.
2302	Tucson had flowing water - needs to turn it around
2303	Tucson has a "Wild West" perception
2304	Tucson has a diverse population that is not caught up in the racial problems like other communities
2305	Tucson has a great heritage of conservation and remaining close to our desert surroundings. Large areas of open space are intermixed with the suburban growth - and while many people would prefer less 'sprawl' this pattern of ranch homes on acreage is truly a unique characteristic of Tucson that sets it apart from many urban, planned communities. While new urbanization is very much supported, I think it is important to also recognize how much of the flavor of Tucson comes from individuals being able to live close to the desert (as opposed to close to work, shopping, or entertainment venues). The challenge is to find infrastructure (regional transportation options) that can bridge those individuals who choose to live closer to the desert with those who choose the new urbanization.
2306	Tucson has a long and rich history and the communities/neighborhoods where I live in do not take this lightly. If we wanted to expand and sell our souls we can easily move to Phoenix or Mesa.
2307	Tucson has a long history, and citizens as well as city leaders take great pride in preserving that history for this generation and other generations to come.
2308	Tucson has a lot of beautiful things - mountains, historical sites, all the richness - but it's because of the community we have, our families that we want good things to look at
2309	Tucson has a most eclectic population, and I appreciate that because the variety of people here, especially the 'counterculture', keeps it interesting.
2310	Tucson has a name that is recognized around the world. However Tucson is losing its charm because of the boring business section. Add some color like we have already in la placia. The desert is full of color; Tucson should be full of color.
2311	Tucson has a nice collection of beautiful historic structures
2312	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.
2313	Tucson has a serious self-confidence problem. People here do not see the many positive aspects of living here. Tucson is a gem that its residents fail to recognize.
2314	Tucson has a special 'over-grown small town' feel. It is at once cozy and has all the culture of a larger city.
2315	Tucson has a specific culture that makes it far more inviting to tourists. That ambience and culture of history is what brings people to tucson.
2316	Tucson has a strong cultural identity one that tries to be inclusive and respectful of the many peoples who call Tucson home and attempts to celebrate culture in various forms. We are not always successful in expressing our cultural identity and we have sometime gotten things wrong but we keep trying. It's important to me because a strong cultural identity means that certain choices are going to be made and allows me to feel valued as I represent a diverse point of view.
2317	Tucson has a unique culture. I enjoy the ethnic values that we have, ie Hispanic, Indian.
2318	Tucson has a unique history, with native Americans, Hispanic traditions, and anglo-American culture. I love being part of this.
2319	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.
2320	Tucson has a very rich history, things like the Facade improvements downtown are very good, Improving and fixing historic buildings/sites should be a top priority.
2321	Tucson has a very wide assortment of art and cultural activities and options that are generally reasonably priced and accessible to everyone
2322	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.
2323	Tucson has a wide variety of cultural opportunities available to its citizens.
2324	Tucson has an amazing array of prehistoric and historic sites, as well as a diverse range of ethnicities and races. It is a place unlike any other in the United States.
2325	Tucson has been the target of new laws banning ethnic studies and national attention has been brought to border relations. A lot of negativity surrounds this issue
2326	Tucson has businesses, radio, TV and other sources that provide alternatives to the mainstream
2327	Tucson has embraced that it is in the desert unlike Phx
2328	Tucson has great cultural diversity, a long history of being a community - we once called ourselves 'The Old Pueblo', and knew who we were - the old timers still value that.
2329	Tucson has great historic buildings and commercial districts but there is nothing going on there. Need to find a way to fix up the old buildings and make the commercially viable again.
2330	Tucson has lost so much of the native habitat and desert vegetation that gives it a unique southwestern feel, additional loss and Tucson becomes just another 'big city'
2331	Tucson has personality
2332	Tucson has potential; we need to take advantage of its �quaint� personality
2333	Tucson has preserved it's uniqueness and has, for the most part, avoided becoming a cookie-cutter town of chains, big box stores, and ugly subdivisions.
2334	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.
2335	Tucson has some amazing food, with a large variety
2336	Tucson has such a diverse blend of cultures; we can celebrate as we choose.
2337	Tucson has the potential to do something great!
2338	Tucson has unique architectural traditions related to adobe architecture and spanish colonial architecture, as well as modernist and green-build architecture.
2339	Tucson has value through its diversity of having amenities for everyone.
2340	Tucson is a beautiful community but the State of Arizona is trying to smother the things that make it unique such as the Latin American studies programs at Tucson High. We need to maintain our uniqueness and break off into Baja Arizona.
2341	Tucson is a diverse community and offers so many opportunities to learn about other cultures.
2342	Tucson is a diverse community with a notable hispanic presence. The small town feeling make people a little more friendly that big city 'types'.
2343	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.
2344	Tucson is a great mix of cultures. There is always something interesting going on whether is involves music, food, art, or theater.
2345	Tucson is a great place for food. There are so many choices (and healthy choices!). I also really appreciate the slow food movement in Tucson. With chefs like Janos Wilder, the Tucson CSA, and several farmers markets we are making our access to food more secure (and delicious!).
2346	Tucson is a great place to live and the special interests have smeared it's image because they don't like those who we elect
2347	Tucson is a great town for this experience to meet different people
2348	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.
2349	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.
2350	Tucson is a lovely town where our families have lived since the late 40's/early 50's. We grew up here and raised our children here. We would not encourage our well-educated children to relocate and raise their families here because the job opportunities are so limited; the public educational system is so ill-funded; the community is so fractured. This is a shame! We have three generations of history in and years of service to Tucson yet our children, who were born and raised in Tucson, must find their lives and careers elsewhere because the economy is so limited and the public educational system for their children is so poor. A community cannot flourish if its children must leave to make a life. In-migrants have a positive riole, but when there is a constant bleed of the people who grew up in a place, something is lost!
2351	Tucson is a melting pot of various backgrounds which make it diverse and unique
2352	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.
2353	Tucson is a muticultural community which offers so many artists, cultural events, University/educational opportunities.
2354	Tucson is a rare opportunity where a beautiful setting, temperate climate and rich cultural heritage have converged in an era when cultural heritage tourism is known to be an economic driver. The lack of commitment and lack of resources given over to this opportunity is an appalling lack of vision.
2355	Tucson is a small melting pot, but one that embraces the best of all its cultures.
2356	Tucson is a surprisingly diverse city for it's size, with many nice options for restaurants and cultural events.
2357	Tucson is a unique oasis where it doesn't matter your race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation- you will be accepted. I am proud to live in a city like this.
2358	Tucson is a very welcoming community to newcomers where other communities have a long history of residents, they are often not open to others. History of earliest residents is shared and creates a bridge to welcoming other 'pioneers' who head west.
2359	Tucson is a vibrant place and I don't think people know enough about it. I do not want us to be lumped together as an extension of Phoenix.
2360	Tucson is big enough to offer a variety of experiences with its university and cultural centers and variety of ethnic backgrounds. It is not so big that traffic and distances has become frustrating like Phoenix and Los Angeles.
2361	Tucson is big enough to provide opportunities for business and entertainment, and have a university and downtown. We are not too big like Phoenix.
2362	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.
2363	Tucson is connected to its history
2364	Tucson is defined by its natural environment and diverse desert ecosystem. The Saguaro cactus, in particular, is an iconic western landmark for Tucson, and should be preserved and protected at all costs.
2365	Tucson is different - we should celebrate and define those differences
2366	Tucson is different from other places
2367	Tucson is easy to live in. Modest cost of living. Great weather and many cultural and recreational options exist and are easy to get to. Culture is laid back.
2368	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.
2369	Tucson is filled with culture. Great cultural activities, art galleries, casinos and celebration of its history.
2370	Tucson is friendly. People live here and work here and therefore know each other. No freeways criss crossing us. We are so diverse and we all live together, well except those who live in the foothills.
2371	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.
2372	Tucson is has very few large corporations and doesn't have a lot of middle market companies. As a result it's revenue base suffers. It needs more company and industry diversification.
2373	Tucson is home to many cultures and I enjoy learning about them through events like Tucson Meet Yourself.
2374	Tucson is home to my family and I. And they are growing while remembering home qualities. Like the Broadway underpass, they took photos from Tucson locals, and made tile posters of these natives and now every time I drive by, I can see my great uncle there.
2375	Tucson is in danger of sprawling as Phoenix has done. I know the state government hampers local efforts for things like growth boundaries. I would like to see a vibrant down town and nice neighborhoods, with shops etc, that have a distinct atmosphere, not very similar shopping malls popping up around the area.
2376	Tucson is know nationally for work being done at the UA
2377	Tucson is liberal and multi-cultural and accepting
2378	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.
2379	Tucson is made up of many communities
2380	Tucson is more interesting because of its diversity. Every type of person can be at home here.
2381	Tucson is more of a meritocracy than other other place I know. We comfortably and un-self-consciously manage to integrate the wide spectrum of race, ethnicity, sexual preference/identity, and religion into our leadership structure.
2382	Tucson is more of a peaceful community than other large cities.
2383	Tucson is not Phoenix
2384	Tucson is not like the rest of Arizona politically
2385	Tucson is not very ethnic (not seeing different ethnic groups) so we need more cultural events
2386	Tucson is open to communities of all types. The LGBT community is welcome and appreciated by most, the hispanic community isn't outwardly discriminated against like in other parts of our state. The non-profits are working hard to build a strong community.
2387	Tucson is small bigger city with its own identity
2388	Tucson is so special. Many different people and cultures emerge and peacefully co-exist. For the most part, people are happy and pleasant and welcome different styles. It's nice to not feel pressured to live the main stream lifestyle.
2389	Tucson is surrounded by natural beauty and has a very unique climate. While local growth can't affect the climate, it could negatively impact some of the natural beauty that is all around us, that which makes us unique. Any growth in this city should incorporate this unique environment. Design should play off our environment and open spaces should be used when at all possible.
2390	Tucson is the epitomy of the southwest. No other city has the same feel of blending of the Mexican and American cultures.
2391	Tucson is the melting pot of culture, art, technology we have it
2392	Tucson is the result of several different cultures (and civilizations really) all of which play a part in who we are now
2393	Tucson is the unique combination of a large city with a smaller town feel. Growth is inevitable, but I hope Tucson can keep this feel as we grow larger.
2394	Tucson is turning in to mexico you can barely speak english anymore
2395	Tucson is unique in the diversity of its people, and the pervailing attitude of tolerance (live and let live)
2396	Tucson is unique, it has a sense of community, even though growing so big, still a 'small town', it is not completely overshadowed by endless strip malls, like Phoenix and most other western cities, - YET. I like the cultural diversity in Tucson.
2397	Tucson is very bilingual
2398	Tucson is very unique and people from other areas of the country seek out what is different and interesting.
2399	Tucson looks low-income, run-down business fronts, unsafe image, people don't want to stay so we have a revolving community
2400	Tucson needs clear vision / identity � brand � planning downtown
2401	Tucson needs to be more livable - more mass transit, pedestrian corridors, bike lanes. there is too much sprawl that destroys the environment/ecosystems that make tucson unique. need more connectivity through multi-modal transportation to help local economy/businesses.
2402	Tucson needs to create a brand/image for itself that it projects to the outside world and that creates something for those of us that live here to rally around.
2403	Tucson needs to gain respect for itself
2404	Tucson offers a wide variety of arts and cultural choices. The vast majority are home-grown and authentic.
2405	Tucson recognizes that it is in the desert and doesn't try to be an LA wannabe. It's not as rushed as Phx.
2406	Tucson reflects a feeling of being in the desert more so than Phoenix. A city that makes the effort to live in the desert rather than on it.
2407	Tucson roots and abundance of museums to learn and share about Tucson's history is fantastic. As a community I feel that we should always strive to protect our history and culture.
2408	Tucson seems more diverse and welcoming than other cities such as Chandler where I grew up. This is seen in the architecture and the community
2409	Tucson seems to be a diverse town in several ways. Our proximity to the border allows for a strong Hispanic community. Our climate allows for retirees to come here from all over the country. But Tucson also seems to have more political diversity than other towns in Arizona. This diversity is a strength that has yet to be developed.
2410	Tucson seems to be focused on the past & history. Very fitting for a ghost town, but not for a thriving community.
2411	Tucson should ask itself "What assets do we already have, and how can we make them better?"
2412	Tucson still feels like it has held on to it's hispanic roots
2413	Tucson takes pride in the U of A. Sense of community, coming together.....something that says, 'Tucson'.
2414	Tucson traditions
2415	Tucson unique history and historical buildings and structures distinguish our city center from everytown suburbia
2416	Tucson used to be a sleepy little burg and the more time goes on the less personal and intimate it becomes. the chain stores have created a feeling of us being just like every other town in America and it feels bad.
2417	Tucson will never be the area you want to raise a family as long as the crime rate continues to clime which is due mostly to drugs and the border crossings.
2418	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.
2419	Tucson's cultural influences give the city a unique feel and make it a more interesting place to live.
2420	Tucson's deep history.
2421	Tucson's diversity and can-do spirit mean that we have much to learn from each other and I am continually inspired by others.
2422	Tucson's eclectic culture and acceptance of diversity
2423	Tucson's economy is not sufficiently diverse to grow long-term. We need more industries here of all kinds. We have very few large, diverse companies and then a whole lot of small businesses. A community that has the doctors and lawyers to help the small businesses serve each other is fine, but for long-term expansion and growth we need more.
2424	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.
2425	Tucson's environmental natural capital has as its foundation an aquifer that supports local species diversity and health
2426	Tucson's heritage is Hispanic and belonging to that feels very warm and friendly
2427	Tucson's history and culture
2428	Tucson's history and culture is embraced by the community and embodied throughout in both physical forms and activities
2429	Tucson's mix of folks.
2430	Tucson's natural beauty and deep historical roots.
2431	Tucson's natural landscape also helps define the city, and provides wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature.
2432	Tucson's old west heritage
2433	Tucson's reputation as a safe city will go downhill rapidly and people/businesses will not move here - people will move away
2434	Tucson's rich heritage
2435	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.
2436	Tucson, in my opinion, is racist and caters toward two cultures, and most of the time just one. Not enough open minds, not very diverse. Enough said.
2437	Tucsonans are different - activists need to notice
2438	Tucsonans are welcoming, giving, thoughtful, and just a little weird. I love the small things about Tucson that make it slightly quirky and just fun... like the dinosaur McDonald's, or the Santa ears on Padre Kino's horse, or the rattlesnake bridge.
2439	U of A bringing diversity
2440	U of A is important to me because both of my graduate degrees were earned there. Also because the University is an integral part of southern Arizona and a willing partner to many activities - most recently the Festival of Books- as well as providing a plethora of artistic venues.
2441	UA attracted me to Tucson with its renowned business school and other excellent programs.
2442	UA helps bring diversity, focus on learning and knowledge increase to our community. This is important to a community's ability to develop... not that we've effectively tapped into this yet, but...
2443	UA puts us on the map, makes us something, gives us identity, attracts others
2444	UA wildcats are part of our identity
2445	UA � adds diversity / culture / advancement / entertainment / employment
2446	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.
2447	Under-represented populations / groups
2448	Understand our identity
2449	Unique Sonoran Desert
2450	Unique Sonoran desert
2451	Unique Sonoran environment (nature and culture)
2452	Unique Tucson events - keep them
2453	Unique activities
2454	Unique beauty to anything in the world!!
2455	Unique business
2456	Unique businesses (unique downtown)
2457	Unique cacti... would like to see more saguaro and organ pipe cacti.
2458	Unique character of Tucson
2459	Unique character/sense of place/identity (different than most cookie cutter cities)
2460	Unique culture
2461	Unique downtown district
2462	Unique downtown district/4th Ave
2463	Unique eateries
2464	Unique environment
2465	Unique environment � like a bubble
2466	Unique for an area this size
2467	Unique history and culture
2468	Unique identity
2469	Unique musical and artistic community with much going on
2470	Unique natural environment
2471	Unique natural environment close at hand
2472	Unique plants and animals
2473	Unique to Tucson
2474	Unique, eclectic character
2475	Uniqueness of Tucson
2476	Uniqueness of sonoran desert
2477	Uniqueness.
2478	University town
2479	Unlike Atlanta, NY, Boston
2480	Unlike back home in Chicago, Tucson has a lot to offer when comes to food trucks. I would like to see more food trucks in various cuisines, not just primarily Mexican.
2481	Unmanaged growth, i.e., sprawl, results in the destruction of natural environment, including air quality, which is one of our region's most important assets. Sprawl is also not conducive to community-building.
2482	UofA cultural influence
2483	Urban feel
2484	VARIETY OF STORES
2485	Value differences as opportunities � we aren't trying to change others, but expand ourselves and our community
2486	Value for cultures and choices is still viable in Tucson
2487	Vareity of cultural events
2488	Variabilitly - it's a funky treasure
2489	Varied Culture
2490	Varied history with many different influences
2491	Variety and Diversity
2492	Variety and diversity
2493	Variety in my life. True histories and cultures. Nothing plastic or manufactured about who we are as a community.
2494	Variety in people and cultures
2495	Variety is the spice of life.
2496	Variety of cultural events
2497	Variety of cultural events, food.
2498	Variety of cultural/arts events and historical awareness
2499	Variety of day trips that are possible
2500	Variety of ethnic background and deversity, people in the community friendly.
2501	Variety of foods, cultures, restaurants, music. I cannot live in a white bread community
2502	Variety of housing stock
2503	Variety of people
2504	Variety of senior services
2505	Variety of trees and plants
2506	Various cultures (Indian, Hispanic, Northern European, Black)
2507	Various cultures as well
2508	Various out-reach programs of an educational and cultural nature, especially tailored for retirees located outside the immediate university community
2509	Versatility
2510	Versitility of things to do - except in the summer.
2511	Very diverse
2512	Very friendly people from all walks of life, a real melting pot
2513	Vibrant intellectual and cultural life
2514	Visiting historic sites.
2515	Walking, hiking, and other outdoor activities are crucial to my well being. Getting out into unspoiled areas nearby restores my soul. The beauty of the mountains, sky, native plants and animals are a very valuable asset for the community and a necessary part of living for me personally.
2516	Want to bring the magice of nature back into the city, bring uniqueness back (example: community gardening)
2517	Want to keep the diversity and characteristics of the current plant community
2518	Warmth and diversity of the community
2519	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?
2520	We all value culture, identity
2521	We are a blended people who support diversity.
2522	We are a border town
2523	We are a desert, let's not try to make Tucson look like Cleveland, Ohio
2524	We are blessed with a richly diverse population, but not everyone seems to value the differences. We need to take advantage of this opportunity rather than try to fit everyone into the same mold.
2525	We are collaborative and cooperative - our own conversation illustrates this
2526	We are distinct (not like Phoenix, which is more corporate)
2527	We are living in a landscape that exists nowhere else in the world.
2528	We are losing our identity when we incorporate too many chain stores and lose the local businessmen. Hate that Walmart at El Con. Well, hate Walmart in general, but that's off-topic. It's things like that that make us feel like just a cheap imitation of every other big city in America.
2529	We are more than a border town. We have a vast degree of cultural diversity. I love that because it connects us to the World we live in.
2530	We are nearby many national parks, Native American reservations, wildlife habitats and important sites in American history.
2531	We are not Phoenix and often pretend that we can compete with Phoenix for new business. We need to create a unique identity that attracts a certain type of business, our niche.
2532	We are not complete as a community, if we do not know our history.
2533	We are not the midwest. Stop growing grass. Look around you: Notice the Spanish decor? The Spanish-language street names? We have Spanish-speaking neighbors to the south. Yes. They are our neighbors. What is the advice we are given about our neighbors found in every religious text known to man? Exactly.
2534	We are one of a very few African-American families in the area. I believe what makes us different should bring us together
2535	We are the interface of native american, mexican and american cultures. Food/architecture/cultural opportunities
2536	We can do a much better job of welcoming and including and empowering the rich variety of people in our community.
2537	We can value the Mexican and refugee cultures here
2538	We currently and have planned our infrastructure for cars, we need connectivity,from work to neighborhood to places to play and shop. also we need to plan with the uniqueness of desert in mind.
2539	We don't have much in the sense of high paying and diverse jobs
2540	We don't want to be Phoenix
2541	We elected Janet and she made the biggest impact for the enire state.
2542	We embrace other cultures, especially our Mexican neighbors
2543	We encourage each Community to promote & retain their Identity. We have much to offer in Our Part of The Santa Cruz Valley.To Preserve & Promote The Historic,Cultural Heritage Of this area is and will always be our committment/Goal
2544	We get both American and Mexican culture
2545	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)
2546	We get to experience to many ethnic, linguistic, and artistic events
2547	We grew up in the neighborhood that is no longer there (Barrion Viejo). I still go to the church there. The TCC was in my backyard.
2548	We have a beautifully diverse community
2549	We have a bi-cultural situation which is divided and Tucson will not advance until this division is overcome
2550	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.
2551	We have a great restaurant scene. I especially like the many small family owned Mexican places, as well as the independently owned bistros. The foodie scene here is as good as anywhere.
2552	We have a long history of bad leadership in Tucson and Pima County
2553	We have a nice mix and genuine appreciation for historical influences and cultural contributions
2554	We have a sense of history and culture that Phoenix doesn't have which i find enriches the living experience.
2555	We have a wealth of grassroots arts and cultural organizations that, like good spices, make Tucson a unique, stimulating place to visit and live.
2556	We have a wide variety of artistic/cultural events/attractions. More than many cities much larger than ours
2557	We have a wonderful area to visit our history.
2558	We have great sonoran cuisine in Tucson.
2559	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.
2560	We have many unique prehistoric, historic, and cultural sites, and as such we need to be better stewards of the past. If we protect the places of our shared past, we can encourage heritage tourism and bring additional tourist dollars into the state.
2561	We have no heritage/information/culture passed down on food
2562	We have rich diversity that is often compartmentalized. People in different cultures or neighborhoods often don't understand each other because they don't intermingle in a meaningful way.
2563	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.
2564	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.
2565	We have to set up communities so there are not people unable to participate in community life for lack of money to cover disease treatment/management. We don't want to look like a 3rd world country.
2566	We have traveled many places and you can't get Mexican food anywhere like you can here. Or Eegee's. They are a Tucson tradition
2567	We honor and celebrate our differences better than most other communities
2568	We in Tucson have a place among nations (Mexico and tribes)
2569	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.
2570	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.
2571	We live in the NW Tucson area and can walk along the washes to maintain a sense of nature from our house. KEEP green space and undisturbed areas. I've lived in big(ger) cities on both the East and West coast, which have become giant parking lots. Tucson still has the desert appeal.
2572	We live together with cultural diversity
2573	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
2574	We love the hispanic and native roots of the area, the multicultural aspects of the area, the University and all the educational, arts and music opportunities in the area. We are not ones to come from somewhere else and want to make this just like where we came from! This is a vibrant area with a lot to offer and learn from. We also bought in a good school district for our daughter and am happy with the quality of the schools - who are doing so much with so little!!!!
2575	We love to be outside and enjoy the sun and the sunsets here are the best anywhere!
2576	We love to eat mexican food and to experience the culture of Southern Arizona.
2577	We make presumptions about Native Americans, Hispanics and others without truly knowing these people
2578	We must take bold steps into forward thinking. Our kids future is in the hands of a bunch of fear mongering. Keeping the past thinking will not create revenues for our city. Bring people to Tucson, celebrate our diversity and truly become a destination.
2579	We need a greater business base to survive this downturn in the economy. A difficult task, but tax incentives MUST be offered to corporations to move to Tucson. We need more corporate partners to help our city and the cultural scene.
2580	We need a more diverse economic environment so that we can survive through the changes
2581	We need an education system that values different abilities - dropping shop, PE, and other manual arts classes has failed many students
2582	We need an identity - something that sets us apart - something that draws the best and the brightest. This is an obvious choice.
2583	We need massive promotion of biculturalism and equality
2584	We need more diversity in the classroom (with students, curriculum, and language). We are cheating our students out of a basic right.
2585	We need more restrictions on design elements for new development projects. I recognize that this is almost 2011, but 'old' can sell and it reflects our culture more appropriately. Not every new development needs to be slick and shiny. We live in the west, not New York or Chicago. I moved here to get away from that. I like the more rustic approach to design elements.
2586	We need to brand ourselves as a city and stick with it. I have had so many people question why we're not the #1 community for solar use and development.
2587	We need to bring the romance back to the 'American Western Pioneer'
2588	We need to develop messages, images, etc., of how good this place is and can be, and we need to sincerely practice that every day here.
2589	We need to find better mass and rapid transit in Tucson, and between Tucson and Phoenix. If we don't want to end up like L.A. or Phoenix, we must look into innovative and energy efficient transportation alternatives.
2590	We need to find our own uniqueness
2591	We need to find ways to include diverse voices in building community
2592	We need to keep the historic/cultural feel and not add a lot of cookie cutter homes
2593	We need to keep those unique, locally owned small-businesses and restaurants; especially the ethnic food choices
2594	We need to lead the country in framing immigration law that addresses systemic reasons for the lack of employment in Mexico, and criminal/corporate corruption on both sides of the border. We must practice valuing the differences that mix here, so we can innovate out of the box we currently play our politics in.
2595	We need to restructure the economy to facilitate and enable our transition to becoming a permanent desert people
2596	We need to support business adventures in Tucson,small and large. I moved her in 1980 to accept a job with a local company. We need to expand business opportunities with diverse kinds of business. We need to help rather than hinder small business.We can't depend on visitors to come here as our main type of business. Not everyone wants to be in a business that caters to travelers. We need different types of business that cater to the likes and dreams of the people that make their home here! Then hopefully they will not just be traveling through!
2597	We operate two governments when one is probably more than enough. We leave lots of millions of dollars a year on the tale, in lost revenue, to indulge sore feelings by rich white folks in the foothills and poor Mexicans in the city. We ought to be in crisis mode, as we simply can't afford the indulgences associated with the feelings.
2598	We respect historically-important communities (downtown barrios, Old Fort Lowell, etc.); we protect habitats; we can see the sky.
2599	We seem bent on tearing down original and then rebuild fake. One case in point that I fear for is the zeal to try to tear down the Rillito Racetracks for one at the fairgrounds. There is so much history at that location, but we seem not to appreciate.
2600	We should avoid discrimination based on background or culture
2601	We should be THE solar city. It would be a great way to distinguish ourselves and speaks to the progressive nature of our city.
2602	We should preserve our architectural heritage
2603	We still have our personality...the Barrios, the Foothills, hiking, walking, farmer's markets...not just massive shopping centers
2604	We think interconnectedly - it's how we are, part of our culture
2605	We values the desert - it's a unique environment
2606	We're a unique part of the world
2607	We're in a special unique place and that pride of place contributes to our quality of life
2608	We're moving so fast as a culture that sometimes we can't identify problems, such as increased drug and alcohol abuse - in our own kids and everywhere else
2609	We're proud of our Mexican and American-Indian cultures but we have issues
2610	We've become a multi-cultural society, so we need to learn to appreciate others
2611	Weak urban core � hard to get people downtown � symphony, arts, culture � live in outer areas
2612	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).
2613	Western frontier and mixed culture
2614	Western tradition
2615	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.
2616	What is Tucson's sense of place in relation to development
2617	What makes the Tucson community unique is the combination of small town feel with a western flavor.
2618	What would happen if we did not have the entire Hispanic population - diversity improves richness
2619	When I am away I miss the Mexican food the most.
2620	When I drove into Tucson for the first time, my first thought was that this was a very ugly city. The image given to passers-by from the freeway is not a positive one. We don't encourage people to want to stop here.
2621	When I first came to Tucson, I thought that the city was quite ugly and disharmonious. But now I sort of like the quirkiness of the city, with its hidden pockets of fun, old neighborhoods, and monuments. I think more could be done to beautify the city, but it's nice to explore it and discover what's already here.
2622	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.
2623	When i was little, lived on East side, very suburban, when i was a teenager, lived in Picture Rocks, very rural, when i was in my 20's, I was a Young Heavy Metal hippy and fell in love with 4th Ave. and the Barrio areas - now as a married, professional woman in my 40's - i meet so many different people with amazing talents - the diversity of our young and old alike has so much to offer the next generations.
2624	When the President spoke at our recent University of Arizona memorial for the shooting victims, the diversity of the speakers was uplifting. Mixing of cultures leads to innovation and a sensitivity to the needs of others.
2625	When we arrived 3 years ago, everybody said: 'How can I help?' We must not loose that.
2626	When we moved to Tucson in 1965 we so much enjoyed the Hispanic influence here, the colorful housing that was so much a part of Tucson, the joy of visiting a pleasant neighbor city to the South: A peaceful Nogales Sonora. We loved taking visitors from out of state to visit Nogales and see the vibrant colorful community that it was. When visitors would ask 'Are we safe walking the streets of Nogales?' I would be proud to say, 'I feel much more safe walking the streets of Nogales Sonora then I would be walking the streets of my home town of Detroit.'
2627	When you come to Tucson, you know you are in Tucson. The food, arts, and music make it uniqur.
2628	Where I live there are a few greedy developers who are taking advantage of loopholes in the LUC and ruining our historic neighborhoods with inappropriate development. It is out-of-scale and character with existing single family housing. It is also meant to house transient, young renters (students) and so permanently alters the character of neighborhoods by reducing the inventory of owner-occupied housing. We are allowing the gutting of unique charming, downtown and midtown areas by allowing this to continue unchecked.
2629	Where is the shared identity?
2630	Whether it is by accident or good planning Tucson just seems like a more pleasant community to live in
2631	While challenging at times due to the heat, the weather here is conducive to indoor/outdoor living that is unique to our area.
2632	While having a small town feel can be good, what strikes me as odd is that we have diversity in Tucson, but not an appreciation for that diversity. Increasing understanding of other cultures/languages between all ethnic groups would surely create a more vibrant community AND more importantly would position Tucson to engage at a higher level in the interdependent global economy.
2633	While not Hispanic, the Mexican/Hispanic culture makes Tucson unique. Love it.
2634	While the city is filled with tacky strip malls and way too many billboards, the surrounding environment is gorgeous and humbles me continually. The light shows are like nowhere else in the world.
2635	While we seem to respect and even value diversity within our community, we do not work well across differences. Until we learn to do this better we will not realize our full potential.
2636	Who doesn't like good weather? The Sonoran Desert is amazingly diverse and interesting. It feels like we have something special worth protecting, defending and sharing with others.
2637	Who is Tucson, and why is Tucson? What brings these masses of people here? How do we understand and reasonably address this as a community instead of individual groups?
2638	Why aren't we the solar capital of the world?
2639	Why can't the leaders and the community embrace the Mexican culture here? Turn a profit from our heritage.
2640	Why do we not have a talk for just NATIVES of Tucson/ Arizona? I am tired of people from Chicago and New York and Oregon saying how perfect their cities are run and how Tucson should do the same. If they like it so much they should leave Tucson.
2641	Wide array of community events (Tucson meet yourself, charity sporting events, etc.)
2642	Wide diversity of cultures.
2643	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...
2644	Wide variety of cultural activities
2645	Wide variety of performing arts
2646	Widespread appreciation of diversity
2647	Wife is of Mexican descent, important for my children
2648	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.
2649	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.
2650	With diversity - Hispanic, Native American, Anglo there seems to be an acceptance of others and a warm community atmosphere
2651	With places like the Mercado and the historic neighborhoods, seeing Tucson embrace its past and looking for ways to keep that history alive as it grows and progresses.
2652	With sprawl, you lose the sense of place and the unique identify of the Tucson region. You also destroy the resources that make this area so desirable and attractive.
2653	With such a vibrant Hispanic and Native American communities, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn about other cultures.
2654	Without diversity we will never reach our true potential
2655	Without it, there would be no reason for me to live here. It is my school and my employer. It is our intellectual cultural center.
2656	Without the desert and the desert wildlife, the heart will be gone out of Tucson and there will be no reason to remain in a soul-less city. Residents and tourists alike come here for the beauty and the weather. They should not have to go to the Desert Museum to experience 'what Tucson used to be.' (Although, they should always go to the Desert Museum as it is unique and incredible.)
2657	Without the mountains and desert, we're Lubbock
2658	Working together with Hispanic congregations is unique to Tucson
2659	Working with ethnic cultures
2660	Would like to see more emphasis / taking advantage of Tucson as a �solar city�
2661	You can be exposed to a variety of cultures, religions, socioeconomics, etc without having to try very hard to do it
2662	You can find many ethnic restaurants, many local restaurants and different backgrounds around teh university and the schools. The worls is as big as we want it to be and Tucson needs to be able to offer a picture of the whole world to all generations
2663	You can golf year-round here, which is great! There is also an overwhelming amount of quality food establishments here serving regional food, whether it is a Sonoran Dog or perfectly cooked 'cowboy' steak, the food is great all over town.
2664	You can meet people from all over the world, different customs. Very interesting.
2665	You can snow ski and play in the swimming pool on the same day, visit historic sites, get to places that are off the beaten track to have some isolation (if you need it!)
2666	You can't create a sense of place- it just happens as a result
2667	You cannot find landscape like this everywhere with the beautiful sunsets, mountains, cacti, desert flowers, and the unique wildlife. Views need to be kept from being obstructed, wildlife protected, and landscape kept natural
2668	You have 5 reasons why it will work. A-mt Santa Cruz River Freeway Downtown History
2669	You know that wherever you are in Tucson is Tucson
2670	You know when you are in Tucson.. It is not ubiquitous." Native plants, vernacular architecture
2671	You miss out on diversity when you go to a better school (culture, value, different morals)
2672	You never know who you will meet or where