Additional Statements - Community
 
"I am fairly new to Tucson and didn't know anyone when I moved here, so the fact that people here have been so friendly has made this transition in my life much easier."
"This area embraces diversity as part of our sense of community"
"People ask where you are from (not what you do) i.e. very equalizing and receptive"
"Like the small, university town feel of Tucson - intellectually stimulating."
"I like the smaller hometown feeling where word of mouth still can get things done. I am proud when locals are polite and helpful; unfortunately, this is disappearing, especially with traffic."
"Vibrant downtown can help build sense of community"
"Sense of community that comes from owner-occupied neighborhoods"
"Whether it is by accident or good planning Tucson just seems like a more pleasant community to live in."
"Great manners on public buses (folks standing up when others need to sit, folks holding doors helping elders and disabled)"
"Better interaction GVCC/GVR/Green Valley Rec"
"I want to be around people that are laid back, at ease and not in a hurry"
"Community involvement/sense of community/small town feel"
". . . vibrant fine arts community but small-town feel"
"Life is less complicated with a small town feel"
"Social informality, small community, like-minded people"
"Small college town feel � everyone knows each other"
"People * down to earth * friendly * accepting * non-pretentious"
"I can dress up or dress down and feel appropriate at many settings."
"Interconnectedness promotes understanding"
"There is only 2 - 3 degrees of separation in Tucson . . ."
"Tucson feels nothing like Phoenix"
"Tucson is more of a peaceful community than other large cities."