Imagine Greater Tucson

Imagine Greater Tucson
Online Survey Data from February 9 - 22, 2011

Survey: 1. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Saguaro National Park	That a national park it close to a major metropolitan city. It protects the state's namesake cactus
4th Ave street events	They happen regularly and it gets the community together
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum	Its beautifully put together and it educates people about important environmental issues for the Sonoran desert
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sprawl and Development	Less sprawl out and more improvements to used and older parts of Tucson. Stop encroaching on the desert, clearing land for mega stores. Needs to be more restoration of existing structures
Saguaro National Park	Getting people of the community more interested about the Park and just knowing what the NPS does and that there is this great wilderness right next to the city
Over population, land use, water use	Needs to evaluate what the environment can handle and exercise more conservation in the household and businesses. Need to educate more about environmental issues to support research and other conservation jobs and programs
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Old Spanish Trail and Escalante 85730 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 2. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My family and friends that live here, eclectic/laid-back personality of our population	They are very important to me.
weather	except for the dead of summer, we can venture outside for hikes, jogs, games etc. almost whenever we want to. Our weather gives a type of freedom.
The University of AZ	The benefits of a living in a college town.....fine arts, sports, research, education, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Our public education	I was once schooled here and benefited from a public education (ignore my spelling, spell check is to blame), and now we are doing our current and future generations a disservice...hard to compete with other towns for economic development
Need more jobs for U of A graduates	Every year we lose bright, talented individuals, who may love our town, but are forced to move to seek employment elsewhere....as a result we lose potential entrepreneurs, art scene, music scene, etc Tucson was a cool town once
Traffic	Small town feel is nice when it comes to relationships with other people, but not when it comes to our streets. Phoenix got somethings right.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Sabino/River 84750 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 3. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I like the dry heat and sunny days. Tucson's air quality allows us to enjoy the weather.
University of Arizona	My son will begin school at the U of A this fall. I like being able to continue to have our son live with us while he goes to school.
Landscape	Tucson's mountains, desert and wide open skies are beautiful. We have the best sunsets ever!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Income	Compared to the rest of the country, people make less money for the same job. Even Phoenix pays more than Tucson businesses.
Education	Tucson has too many poor quality schools for our children. It is not uncommon for students to be unprepared for post-high school education. We refused to send our son to a public elementary, middle or high school. However, to ask more of teachers that are already doing more than their share without the financial support is unfair.
Transportation	We need more freeways. Besides I-10, there isn't any easy way to get from one side of town to the other. Tucson has a small town feel and mentality which can be nice at times, but is also unrealistic when it comes to updating our roadways.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: 22nd Street/Sarnoff Road 85710 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 4. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Sonoran Desert	Serenity and open space
Manageable size	A big city that's not too big (yet)
Climate	Sun, sun, sun
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Stop sprawl	My small city is becoming over-run
Transportation improvements before more development	transportation issues are not adequately covered

Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon 85749 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 5. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity	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
Natural beauty	well, for the very selfish reason that if we can have beauty around us (as the Navajo prayer says) why not?! The desert isn't always apparently beautiful...maybe we desert rats take pride in seeing it in all seasons.
Tolerance/acceptance of different cultures	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Greater support of less advantaged people	I want to be part of a community that cares more about its children, its impoverished people and others who are less able to care for themselves. The schools seem especially in need of more support, more volunteers
Greater awareness of the above	I think if people were more aware, they would lend more support (idealist that I may be). Aware, how? Well publicized campaigns for volunteers, newspapers and TV getting on the bandwagon to galvanize support...
Greater awareness of cultural diversity	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.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Craycroft 85712 // Years here: 54 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 6. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I can get outside and hike, bike ride or work on projects most of the time with little concern about the weather.
Informality	I don't care for formal settings, dressy events or restaurants that cater to elitist patrons. Tucson is more geared to the informal side of things.
Natural setting	Many choices for enjoying nature are right in and around Tucson. The mountains provide great hiking and even our dry rivers with pathways are a great stroll in the evening.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce the power and influence that business leaders exert	Tucson suffers from over/careless development in construction and from too much meddling by people who have made fortunes promoting their cars and homes. Sustainable growth is an oxymoron in this desert. Business may hire and pay employees, but it should not have disproportionate influence in community affairs. The employees of any given business are the voters, not the business itself.
The tax structure is growth oriented. This is not appropriate here.	Pima county taxes vacant land at a higher rate than land with a structure. This is a penalty to those who hold land in trust for the future and do not wish to develop it. Why should land that lays fallow incur a higher tax rate since it requires fewer services and doesn't host a family that requires schooling? Why, in a desert with water limitations, do we wish to promote growth that will likely happen anyway?
Work actively to supplant call-center and poorly paid manufacturing jobs with high tech and research business.	Tucson has a reputation for low pay and a lot of low-class employment opportunities. Raising the standard of this community is a multifaceted project that requires education, opportunity and investment in work that means something to the individual as well as the nation. More partnerships with the University Of Arizona and clean businesses should be formed and long-range plans for creating fertile start-up incubator parks must be laid down.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Broadway / Columbus 85711 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 7. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small city/town size	I grew up in a small town of 2,600 population.
Easy access to river bed, parks, mountains	I like nature and walk with my dogs
Bike paths but need more	Riding bike is part of my lifestyle
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce crime & graffiti & increase ads on heroes and fallen officers and his/her family	There is too much fear and too much crime. Why do we need security alarm systems? And worry about our good people that can not afford extra protection?
Traffic & crime watch camera on every intersection	Too many aggressive drivers and irresponsible/unstable people on our streets.
Provide help to transients/illegals from other areas	This is too much burden on churches and volunteers. It is going to get worse every year because of the aging of the population and increase in numbers of poor people looking for an opportunity in the sunshine state.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Alvernon Way 85711 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 8. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural beauty and climate	i hate cold weather! I've looked at the Catalinas for 50 years and still am fascinated and madly in love with them.
creativity runs in the streets!	More art types than we know what to do with!
Mellow, small-town illusion
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011
Survey: 9. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The desert	The desert shapes the whole character of the region
The diverse ethnic community	these diversities enrich the whole cultural spectrum of the area
The cultural opportunities afforded by all the many cultural outlets	It adds a great deal to my personal knowledge
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make the political figures aware that tucson cannot sustain unlimited growth	because we can't. Our water supply is rapidly decreasing
Awareness on the part of all residents as to the unique area they live in.	This will bring about greater stewardship of what we've got and what we are in danger of losing.
Sprawl	Sprawl snuffs out the very best thing about this are.
Date of survey: Feb 09, 2011 // Home near: I-19 85645 // Years here: 52 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 10. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Recognizes our history	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.
Recognizes the importance of place	I love living in the desert, and I love that the Tucson community brings its desert identity into the urban structures as well. Buildings are generally low slung, thus leaving views of the mountains and desert surroundings. Yards are usually landscaped with the desert in mind. Art and architecture are often created around desert themes.
The core of the city is easy to get around.	I live in what I consider the core of the city of Tucson. I don't generally have to deal with the sprawling mass that it has become. Everything I want or need is there and getting around in it is easy. It would be nicer with effective public transportation, but it is OK.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Effective leadership	The city of Tucson has stagnated for years. Downtown improvements are promised, funded, and never appear. Opportunities to improve the city arise, and seem to fade away. I left for 13 years and when I came back the city was in the same exact situation as when I left. The rest of the west has thrived. Tucson dissipates.
Efficient and effective public transportation	The metro area needs reliable public transportation that moves people around to the places they need to get to. Our reliance on cars keeps us apart from each other and spews poisons. It is a wholly inefficient way to move people.
Bring Spring Training Back	nuff said
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Broadway & Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 11. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Connection to environment	I love that everywhere I go in this city, someone is promoting a green living idea, or getting up into the mountains, or Saguaro National Park. People here really appreciate the desert and the surrounding mountains.
Community	even though we are 1 million + in size, it feels like a small town, with local businesses and locally owned (GOOD!) restaurants and neighborhood festivals, it feels like a small town.
Diversity	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	The one major drawback to little communities and neighborhoods is how long it takes to get across the city to participate in those events. Not to mention the condition of many of the mid-town and down-town roads...
Education	State budgets are falling, we know... but isn't there a way to raise the expectations of parents and students in the TUSD? Vail seems to have a model that is working for them, are there lessons we can learn from them that would be applicable? Field trips to experience our environments and cultural spaces are cut, how will a kid know how fabulous Tucson is, if they never get to see it.
Politics	the last round of elections made me feel ill. Regardless of our personal political opinions. We need to learn how to be nice to each other and respectful, even if we disagree.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: sahuarita and houghton 85641 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 12. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Arts community	It's allowed me to grow and develop personally as an artist.
Weather in winter	I like being warm (but not too warm).
The desert	I grew up in the desert -- it's home.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education / literacy	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.
Mass transportation	We rely too much on our cars. If we had a decent mass transportation system (i.e. light rail of some kind), we could move around more quickly and easily. It would also solve some of the parking problems in areas such as downtown.
Health care	I want to know that I have access to good physicians when I need them. This is especially true of trauma care and internal medicine/family practitioner.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 13. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The desert and the mountains	The physical setting is inspiringly beautiful.
The meaningful volunteer opportunities	A lifelong learner, such as myself, enjoys learning AND having an impact on others.
Climate	I do not like cold or snow and I love gardening and hiking and sitting on my back patio all year.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The level of literacy	The lack of excellent public education for all is a serious detriment job wise, politically, etc. The lack of public education, including much more adult education, is very discouraging.
The level of awareness of our lack of water	It seems that out politicians, water board members, etc. will not act until the public understands the need for conservation
Job opportunities/salaries
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Houghton & Broadway 85748 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 14. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Desert!	It satisfies my spirit
Weather	Outdoor activities
Friendliness	Friends are everywhere, even those not met yet
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Development restricted to inner city	Too much natural areas are being destroyed
Lots of natural areas, like blocks square in size. People need space to relax and be quiet.	With so much high speed living, a peaceful setting would be nice to be in to contemplate.
Native plants ONLY in parks, government buildings, roadways, highways, everywhere!!	Hardy and low maintenance and water when established the desert and the mountains - perfect segue from city to desert areas
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: First Avenue and Glenn 85705 // Years here: 55 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 15. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My church	Shared faith and sense of community and purpose
The mountains	The ability to experience different climates, scenery, foliage and the opportunities that exist with outdoor recreation such as hiking, climbing, camping, etc.
The climate	Beautiful weather several months a year allows me to fully experience the outdoors.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Provide more family activities	Family activities promote a sense of community. They speak to the city an attitude of joy.
Revitalize downtown	People judge the heart and vision of a city by the downtown experience. If there is a sense of pride downtown, there is a sense of pride about the city as a whole. People will treat Tucson with the level of respect they see being demonstrated in the development of downtown.
Improve vehicle infrastructure	Long commutes create fractured communities. I live on the east side. My extended family lives in the northwest side. It feels like we are in two completely separate cities.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 16. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Compactness and accessibility of central City.	I can afford to own a home in midtown, walk or bike to my job at UA, and drive in less than 15 minutes to all the services I need.
Climate	I hate winter. I love being outdoors.
Proximity to California and Mexico	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve city budget and services for needy people.	I am a strong believer in more fortunate people helping the needy--poor, disabled, young, and old. I am quite willing to pay more taxes to enable the government to provide the core services that have been decimated in recent years. I wish more Tucsonans agreed.
Sidewalks in central neighborhoods	If we had sidewalks I could walk my son to daycare instead of drive. We could walk to the local school and park without worrying so much about getting hit by cars. Sidewalks are good for communities by encouraging people to get outside and walk.
Improve discourse about and treatment of immigrants.	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.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Country Club and Elm 85716 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 17. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Bright blue skies, mild winters, low humidity


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	Uniformity in signals, all left turns either before or after. All lights that have turn lanes to have turn arrow lights. And why so many no u-turns at intersections


Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Wilmot/22nd Street 85711 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 18. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A Mecca for Astronomy	The University, and the TAAA, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
Natural Beauty	Mountains and desert
Climate	Of course!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of guns	Too much Wile West!
Get rid of red light and speeding cameras	Big Brother is over my shoulder! Very damaging to the psyche!

Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 18
Survey: 19. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Like to spend time outdoors
The various outdoor activities that are in close proximity.	Enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, water sports, etc. that I can do year round.
Small town atmosphere	In spite of this being a relatively big city, there is still a warm and inviting feeling from the city and its residents that gives it a small town appeal.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	The grid of Tucson was not designed w/such a big city in mind and it makes it difficult to get any place easily, more specifically a better route between the east and west side of town.


Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 85704 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 20. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	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 crafts persons who make wonderful goods, Tucson rocks!!
The mountains	I see them every day, they make Tucson unique, and they're better than the hills you find in every other town.
The attitude of the populous	We're a bunch of die-hard liberal tree-hugging, tequila-drinking, bicycle-riding, cactus-loving, second-hand shopping, turquoise wearing, sunset-watching people!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Too late to be great, but the public transportation	Just visit a city with great public transportation and you'll know why it's important. Less pollution, more interesting experiences, faster travel...
Better parking downtown	We go downtown at least once a week, sometimes 3-4 times a week and it's always a challenge to park. I try to get people to go downtown for things and they always say, "Ech, the parking, no thanks!"
More outside events like Barrio Historico	It's great fun to gather in the closed streets for a big music event.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: 5th/ Columbus 85711 // Years here: 56 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 21. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The proximity to nature and hiking	The mountains and nature are very important to me. The easy accessibility to hiking trails like Finger rock, Sabino Canyon, the Rillito River walking/bike path. It's a real stress -reliever to have these places nearby. They are also places to see people, run into old friends, since we don't really have a city center, a zocalo where people congregate, these areas take the place of a city center. Actually, Sabino Canyon on a weekend is like an old fashioned Zocalo. You can see everyone you know and it makes Tucson feel like a small town.
I like the fact that there are more and more bike paths.	I like riding my bike as much as possible and I see more and more people riding. Bike paths like the ones on Columbus, Pima, 3rd street feel very safe. I would like to see more paths, wider ones and slower speed limits where bicyclists can feel safe. I would ride more if I felt safer.
The small town feeling and no huge buildings.	The longer one lives here the more it feels like a small town, especially if you live in the midtown area. People walk in their neighborhoods, especially mine. I like the fact that there are very few tall buildings. The mountains are always visible. The city feels accessible and friendly.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less traffic, better bus system.	I realize that we are so spread out over a large area, but the bus system stinks. I tried taking the bus to work one day. It was a distance of three miles and it took an hour and a half. I walked it in less than one hour!! The buses were both late. I had a bus schedule but it could said anything...no relation to the times they actually showed up. Why can't we have express buses for people going long distances from one end of town to another, and then buses that make more stops?? What about bus lanes, just for the buses so they don't have to deal with all the traffic? They have bus lanes in Portland.
Not enough shopping in neighborhoods.	Wouldn't it be nice to be able to take walks to the store, cafes, restaurants, without walking on major boulevards?? Most neighborhoods out side the university area have very little shopping, or places to stroll where you can window shop, see people, have contact without using a car.
More pocket parks and community gardens.	I see so many vacant lots that get turned into apts. or parking lots. Why not find all these little lots and make pocket parks. People can sit in shady areas, walk their dogs, meet their neighbors, have a small garden plot to plant veggies. These could be gathering places as well as green areas to enhance the ambiance of neighborhoods. They don't have to be large. In Japan they are stuck everywhere in Tokyo, which is incredible crowded, but the neighborhoods have as much green as possible.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: broadway/alvernon 85711 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 22. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather in November	I think this is self explanatory
Weather in December
Weather in January
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Build an outer loop expressway	Tucson is terrible to drive across during daylight hours
Change the attitude toward business

Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: 5th & Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 57 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 23. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather - Warm winter	I hate driving in ice. After a month of frigid weather, I want spring.
Outdoor activities	I love the mountains, desert and mountain biking.
It's the most liberal part of Arizona.	Conservative people really make me sick.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More activities that kids can do.	This is something we can accomplish. There are so many signs for kids like mine that say what he can't do. We need more places where kids can skate, longboard, and hang out legally.
Gun control	6 dead, our elected congresswoman in the hospital and republicans say that we need more guns. We need to keep guns out of the hands of kids, criminals and lunatics. I don't care if republicans want their guns but they make laws so any idiot can get powerful ones.
Keep bike lanes open.	The bike lanes and choices in Tucson are quite nice. I just hope we can keep them clean and available to bikers.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 24. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I don't like the cold weather. Tucson has more good days of sunny weather and that suits me the best.
Available Organic foods and grocery stores that are available to shop at.	Buying foods that fit my lifestyle and health needs.
Large city with small town feel. Culturally diverse.	I do not like large cities.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Quality and diverse public transportation and have it available thru out the city connecting all sections of the city relieving traffic and parking issues.	Efficient public transportation would encourage more people to use it and help with pollution and traffic issues thru out the city.
Support financially our schools and teachers and promote education, physical education, and fine arts.	Not only is education important for our children's future our economic value of our community balances on our schools being fine examples and core values of our city. When our school systems fail our property values plummet. Large companies or businesses will not want to open their businesses and their employees here if our schools rank the poorest in the nation.
Finish the downtown Rio Nuevo! The city should get it done so we have a community area encouraging fine arts and entertainment events.	I believe finishing the Rio Nuevo Project will be a financial "Win-Win" for the city of Tucson. Bringing more people to the Tucson area spending money for the cultural aspects of the city and potential investments to Tucson. The longer it takes to complete Rio Nuevo the more money Tucson is losing. The cities that have an area of their town for tourists and locals have strengthened their community.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: 5th and Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 25. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
WEATHER	ORIGINALLY FROM THE NEW YORK METRO AREA
AIRPORT	EASY ACCESS, EFFICIENT AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING
EASY COMMUTATION FOR WORK	FORMERLY A RAIL / FERRY COMMUTER
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
ROAD REPAIR	IN THE EIGHT YEARS SINCE RELOCATING HERE THE ROAD SURFACES HAVE NOT BEEN MAINTAINED EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN AND ARE ONGOING MAJOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS THAT HAVE HELPED TRAFFIC FLOW
INTERSECTION TRAFFIC CAMERAS	TUCSON IS A COMMUNITY THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE SUCH BIG BROTHER-LIKE WATCH-DOG EQUIPMENT
USE CHANNEL 12 AS A REAL TOOL FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC	TUCSON 12 IS A RAH RAH TUCSON STATION THAT APPEARS TO BE A ZOO AN ENDLESS ZOO SUPPORTER. HOW ABOUT EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC REGARDING HOW OUR GOVERNMENT IS WORKING, ETC..
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: GRANT / SWAN 85712 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 26. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity and Mexican-American culture	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.
Feeling of being a small town	There are many families that have lived in neighborhoods for years, specifically in central Tucson. People have roots here and foster loyalties and goals for improvement. Newcomers develop their neighborhoods or join older neighborhoods.
Weather and a lot of sunshine	The weather is opportunity to be outdoors and mix with neighbors. Weather promotes many outdoor social events which is enhances the feeling of community pride and ownership.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Conservative leadership in Phoenix	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.
Decrease crime	Been burglarized 4 times. Burglars are the unemployed, the addicts and lack skills so they prey on the rest of us. If we had jobs, education and more to offer, these marginal persons may choose an alternate way to survive.
Improve transportation--create more arteries.	Air pollution, traffic congestion decreases quality of life. We need a long-range plan.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Park 85719 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 27. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The potential for the urban environment it could be	I would love to live in an urban environment with a southwest flare.
The desert landscape/environment.	Beauty and serenity.
A sense of community.	Architecture/outlook/people.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase density and walkability for urban living	I like to live/work/play without having to drive.
Create more downtown services to support living.	We need grocery stores and other essential services without having to drive 4 miles.
Create public connectivity to other area commercial centers	Light rail connections to airport, and other main regional transportation hubs.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Cushing/Main 85701 // Years here: 18 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 28. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I don't shovel snow.
Rural feel	I live in Vail and value the rural feel of the community I have chosen.
Vail Schools	They are outstanding.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads and infrastructure	Tucson and Pima County seem to have an institutionalized disregard for the future with regard to road improvement, even though the pubic has instructed the Gov. to take care of these things...what's going on?? Get it done.
Rio Nowherevo	????????????????????????
Hi Speed Rail to Phoenix	To at least Sky Harbor and perhaps other destinations in the Phoenix area.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Colossal Cave and Camio Loma Alta 85641 // Years here: 38 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 29. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I love the beauty of our desert, the saguaro studded mountains, the lush desert landscape	When an area is clean and properly landscaped, whether naturally or by adding native vegetation, it is pleasurable to enjoy the amazing weather we have been given. From sunrise to sunsets, and enjoying the outdoors.
The Hispanic & native influence/culture	The native, Hispanic culture in our region is what makes Tucson, Tucson! The diversity of people makes our region pleasurable and interesting.
The amount of good restaurants	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The amount of dust, trash, and debris in certain areas	I don't enjoy a landscape of filth. It makes me feel disappointed, uncomfortable and gives on an overall sense that our community doesn't care enough to invest in our future.
Shopping and personal services closer to home	Tucson is so spread out, some locations of our region are filled with history, shopping, and personal services. On the southwest side of town, there are multiple housing developments with little nearby shopping/personal services.
Commerce/Things to do	Tucson does not capitalize on the tourism that our region should have. The gem show, golfing, and rodeo during one month should not be all we have to offer. There is not really much entertainment in the Tucson area. Where's our big jobbing.com arena with sports bars, shopping, football, entertainment??? The investment value to people outside our community is minimized by our availability and transportation limits.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Camino Verde, Valencia Rd 85757 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 30. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural environment	variety of ecology from mountains to riparian areas and the variety of wildlife if of primary value to me for hiking, viewing, and just knowing they are there.
Ethnic variety	makes for a more interesting and vibrant community although it could stand to be more ethnically varied
Weather	no snow to drive in
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of leadership in city of tucson decisions and regional leadership, county has leadership	without clear leadership, COT makes poor decisions costing taxpayers financially and little improvements (e.g. downtown revitalization) are completed. Lack of regional leadership and cooperation to deal with regional issues particularly water.
Low quality development particularly housing	Lack of creative and quality design particularly in housing developments so developers can maximize profits diminishes overall look of Tucson
Lack of clear water policy (this could be number 1 or 2 above as well)	Lack of leadership to take a strong stand on water supply and plans for the future will affect the environment and future of Pima County
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: St. Mary's Road and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 31. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Saguaro National Park	the opportunity to be on the desert trails with out traveling. saguaros, wildlife
Sabino Canyon/Mt Lemmon	water, snow, hiking with dogs,
TCC	variety of events
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
vehicle congestion	too hard to get across town


Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: speedway/pantano 85715 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 32. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community areas that are older and established and the homes and landscapes have been redone to look and feel nice	I bought an older home so I could fix it up and make it mine unlike cookie cutter homes that are all generic, however, not all people participate especially if there isn't an HOA... not that I am an advocate of HOAs
The outdoor activities that surround the tucson area
Convenience of stores to neighborhoods
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Street/travel conditions	the majority of our roads are like paved dirt streets. And if the city reconstructs an area, they drag their feet in completing the project, for example, the Ft. Lowell and Campbell intersection
The Tucson city council	They aren't very proactive in welcoming business in Tucson. They've created a lot of hoops for someone to go through to start a business or have a construction or remodel job.

Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Alvernon 85712 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 33. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nice spring & fall weather	Not to hot, not to cold.
Employment	Couldn't survive without a job.
Easier to fly out of Tucson in the winter	Great way to escape
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Strengthening the border	Provide safety for all U.S. citizens.
Entertainment	Same activities/entertainment year in and year out...need a change
Accessible mass transit for outlying communities	Have to drive half the distance to work to catch a bus...not worth it.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: tangerine and moore 85653 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 34. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feel	we talk amongst ourselves to resolve issues
Progressive tendencies	Socio-political
Traditional hispanic culture	various cultures as well
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Transportation Oriented Development
A larger, ped friendly downtown	more plazas and access to area
Public education	Promote ethnic studies, math and science
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011
Survey: 35. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beauty of the Sonoran desert	It's nice to live, surrounded by beauty. I am inspired by the sunny desert, and star-filled skies
Diversity of community	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.
I can find work here.	As a professional geoscientist, there's work here. Additionally, and just to ramble, Tucson for me means: bicycling freedom meteorite studies the Gem & Mineral show best movie house on the planet (The Loft) great coffee great diners stars in the sky people that care to protect and conserve our environment
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Appropriate residential development	The city does not at this time appear to value the preservation of its historic neighborhoods, and is instead allowing medium-large scale commercial residential properties to be built wherever developers wish. It seems we all forget sometimes: a) what would we not wish to be built right next door to our home, and b) what attracts long term residents is stability and beauty, not uncertainty and chaotic residential and commercial development. Wake up Tucson, and care for the heart of your community. There's room for us all, and in appropriate areas.
Support and educate development of water and sun harvesting	We waste immense volumes of water, and do not fully take advantage of our solar and wind energy resources. Things are changing, including perceptions. Keep on supporting, and mostly educating the community. There is no other way...resources are finite.
Support and develop alternative transportation	Automobiles are quite an abomination (yes I own one too). They pollute the atmosphere leading to global warming, pollute our lungs leading to cancer and respiratory disease, and cost millions to support the roadway infrastructure. Tucson is a sunbelt city and there should be hundreds of thousands of people bicycling, busing, using light rail, and riding motor scooters around this town. I've seen this occurring in dozens of other cities around the world. There's little reason why Tucson can't lead the way here in the USA.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Campbell-Grant 85719 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 36. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Arthritis
The Mountains	Love sitting on porch and looking at them
Friendly people	Enjoy talking to my neighbors.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Streetlights	Way to dark in my area.
Education	Our children have been dumbed down for years now due to parents not taking responsibility for their children and teachers doing it. Stop the no child falls behind.
health care	Help for older people so the can eat and still take their meds. My husband andI were on Mobile Meals (had to pay for the meals) and the meals made him throw up and me retain fluids. Had to cancel
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 37. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Our magnificent natural setting	the beauty here is sometimes overwhelming: there is so very much to do outside: hike, climb, picnic, just sit and enjoy. If this natural beauty were to be significantly destroyed or ruined, Tucson would never recover.
The terrific arts scene: we were the founders of the az opera co; we were the founders of atc (now, both of them have expanded to phx, but we started them! our symphony has been in existence for about 80 years i believe; we are rich in many, many small theaters and art galleries. in short, one could never, ever be bored here!	We have enjoyed untold hours of sheer joy and pleasure in being able to attend so many wonderful performances (some free, some not). The arts have always been welcomed here and we must not allow that to stop.
Our wonderful university	Without the U of A, we wouldn't have many of the arts that I was praising above. The U brings us great sports events, and tremendous international prestige because of our science (Kitt Peak, Biosphere II, etc), community lectures. It also, because of all the wonderful young people, helps keep our community youthful and innovative.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More emphasis on protecting our natural environment	What can I say? It should be self-evident. This is especially important because of water issues, which are only going to get worse.
Promote planned growth. Esthetically this is important, but also because of the tremendous water problems facing us down the road, and not very far away
Finish Rio Nuevo: get affordable housing downtown, as well as upscale condos, etc. Get a major grocery store and drugstore down there. Make downtown Tucson LIVE again.	I would love to spend more time downtime, but right now there aren't that many places to go there, aside from a few restaurants and many good cultural things.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Country Club 85716 // Years here: 55 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 38. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's a small town.	People are willing to help each other.
It's set in the calderon.	We get to have the mountains and the desert.
The cultural diversity.	We get to experience to many ethnic, linguistic, and artistic events
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like all levels of government to support and promote water conservation so that we can be more self sustaining	Tucson will not be able to exist in global warming without a drastic change in water use.
I would like all levels of government to support consumers using solar power.
I would stricter land zoning regulation to protect saguaro stands, and natural habitats.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011
Survey: 39. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community, particularly among those people in nonprofit world	This is how things get accomplished in Tucson--committed employees and volunteers tackling issues.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve adult literacy skills	A literate population leads to better jobs, better education, improved economy, reduced crime rate...a stronger community!


Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: 1st Ave. and Tangerine Rd. 85737 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 40. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Connection with the outdoors	I grew up in Chicago, where the outdoors was off-limits for large portions of the year due to poor weather. I love being able to be active almost every day of the year, and Tucson's lower pollution rate (when compared to Phoenix) makes this possible.
Interesting mix of people in Tucson	I love that I can turn to my own neighbors for insight and instruction on green projects. The large number of neighbors in Tucson with a commitment to going green (putting their money where their mouths are!) is incredibly impressive.
The alley system in central Tucson	I have a strong love/hate relationship with our alleys in central Tucson. I love that they are a quiet retreat for walking and dog walking, and I think the alleys are our greatest wasted resource. I don't like the crime that they bring into our central neighborhoods.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The alleys in central Tucson	As a homeowner, I love using the alleys for walking my dog. I don't like that the city refuses to remove the trash cans so they are always full of trash, they are open to all vehicles, so they attract crime and reckless drive-throughs, and they are not kept up- again attracting crime, vandalism, and graffiti.
Keep Tucson original	No more mini-dorms in central Tucson! If mini-dorms are to be built, they should have to match the existing housing in number of floors and percent of plot used. They should blend into our neighborhoods, not stick out like a sore thumb!
More local family activities	Too many kids running around in central Tucson causing trouble and committing crimes. We need a movement to bring families back together and hold parents accountable for the actions of their kids.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Glenn & First 85719 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 41. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather. Summer is my favorite season.	Can't tolerate cold temps. I say, "the weather," but is the weather, plus, having a job here, where the weather is nice. Having nice weather without a sustainable income wouldn't work.
The "large town" nature of Tucson (not a big city).	Tucson doesn't have many freeways. That drives many people crazy, but freeways chop up and destroy neighborhoods. Large cities have freeways, but we are just a big ol' town, with all surface streets.
Able to ride my bike/walk to many destinations.	I ride my bike to work. I like the scale of Tucson, that I can ride my bike to work and other destinations. Tucson is a fairly bikable city.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local government	The county is run by Huckleberry, who thinks that Pima County does not represent city residents. City politicians are all eager to please wheeler-dealers and cut deals with the developers, who take the money and run. All at the expense of real, everyday people who live and work here.
More trees.	You would think we would appreciate trees and the shade they provide, but people are always cutting down trees, for whatever reason. Seems short-sighted.
Fewer cars/driving less	Too many people driving in this town. I like to see people using more alternative modes and choosing to live within the city instead of in suburbia, which requires them to drive to their jobs in the. They live in the county and work in the city. ... And Huckleberry thinks the county doesn't have to pay for city streets.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Years here: 24 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 42. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Great climate	Clear weather year round makes outdoor planning simple.
Not too crowded	Tucson doesn't feel crowded and congested like other cities. It feels homely, not industrial and grided out like Phx.
Tucson is big enough to attract attention	Tucson can draw big events, entertainers, and businesses. When you tell someone you're from Tucson they don't have look it up on a map.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic flow	Some better planned thoroughfares through town. Every little side street doesn't need a traffic light, a cross town artery road that doesn't take an hour and half to go from Houghton to Ina.
Better schools	The major school districts have so much infighting and overpaid lame duck administrators that it reflects poorly to the rest of the country. It all trickles down onto the students who then perform poorly.
City Council spending	The city council needs to tighten spending and fully fund the necessary elements of the city (sanitation, police, fire, medical, utilities) before spending on happy feel good projects.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Houghton 85748 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 43. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Our Mountains	I like the fact that you can take a drive for 45 minutes and you are on top of the mountain! It would be nicer if there was more of a variety at the top to eat at.
Sunsets	What a great way to end the work day!
We are spread out as a city.	We are not on top of each other in our houses. We have space between our houses etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	We need a better East to West route through town.
I would widen streets	You get stuck in traffic a lot here, no way around slow moving traffic.
Pay our Police Officers and Firemen	We are losing a lot of officers through retirement etc. we need to replace them and provide for better equipment to the officers.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Tucson Blvd. / Ft. Lowell 85716 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 44. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	The Tucson climate is one of the main reasons I remain in this area, I don't like living or working in the snow.
The wide variety of natural hiking trails in the area for recreation	I enjoy the out of doors and the Tucson area is a fantastic place to hike and enjoy nature .
The access to high quality entertainment, world class museums, art etc.	I enjoy the cultural aspect and intermingling of the people in the Tucson area.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	Tucson and Pima County need a functional transportation plan. We need to look at alternatives to automobile travel within the city. Improved bike lanes, pedestrian access, satellite parking in the U of A and downtown areas. Use some of the vacant land away from the U of A and downtown for parking and provide better public transportation to those areas.
Better planning for transportation improvements.	The failure to synchronize traffic signaling results in delays, wasted fuel and aggravation. In addition it seems like transportation planners are not cognizant of the effect roadway construction impairs traffic, why for instance do they have two or more parallel streets under construction at the same time, leaving few alternative routes. Pima County and the City of Tucson need to look at how their individual projects impact each other. it seems like they live in a vacuum.
Tucson desperately needs a cross town corridor.	I think this speaks for itself. The inability of Tucson to wrestle successfully with itself with regard to cross town traffic is a poor reflection on our community leadership.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Speedway at Camino Seco 85715 // Years here: 58 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 45. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	The dry warmth and mild winter
The landscape	Views of the Catalina and other mountain ranges
Cultural opportunities	Theater and musical events
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Support of public schools	Even though I am a conservative Republican, I am appalled by the cuts to our education system. These cuts will damage our economic rebound ability for years to come.
Our roads	Tucson (the City itself) does an atrocious job with our roads. Example -- Campbell and Ft. Lowell disrupted for 2 years; other cities build new highways in as much time. Also, we need a bisecting highway to cross town.
Industry	We have no industry to create quality jobs, and we will continue to fail to draw industry until we provide a quality education system in this state.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: First Avenue and Orange Grove 85704 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 46. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UofA	UofA is the primary driver of our quality of life (healthcare, entertainment, education, culture)
Catalina Mtn's	I see the Catalina's everyday, they're our visual reference and common bond
Mt. Lemmon	Transplants miss seasons, Mt. Lemmon is our access to seasonal change
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Urban Design	Most of midtown hasn�t aesthetically or functionally improved in 40 years
Transportation	More rail transit, more parkways
Downtown	Downtown needs a sports team, high density housing, larger UofA presence
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Sunrise and Sabion Canyon 85750 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 47. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The close access to our beautiful, natural desert environment.	xxx


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
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Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011
Survey: 48. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Living in Chicago. Climate here is more conducive to my health.
Natural beauty	Access to nature in very short time. Amazing sunset and Desert environment.
Friends	Friendly people
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Government	City of Tucson, Pima County and PAG are poorly managed with very little accountability. Jobs and contracts are given to friends routinely without any transparency.
Cost of doing business	Government is out of control, they are more impediment to business and jobs.
Police and Sheriff	On scale of 1 to 10 they are 4 for their service and cost is way out of line compare to other cities and counties.
Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Orange Grove at First Ave. 85718 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 49. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor recreation	I backpack, hike, swim, bike, etc.
Influence of ua	masters swim team and field hockey club for recreation, UA medical library for professional resource.
Big enough to have live music, Thai food, etc	I like some cultural diversity for entertainment
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improved economic security	This can be a difficult place to own a business due to the comparatively low wages in Tucson.
Keep working on better bike lanes, etc	I like biking to work and for pleasure.

Date of survey: Feb 10, 2011 // Home near: Pima and Columbus 85172 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 50. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beauty of landscape	I love the mountains and desert, like to hike and bike in the environs
The weather	I appreciate not having to shovel snow, or worry about slipping on ice.
The sense of community here	I love the U of A and all it offers to our community, especially regarding music and the arts.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of the guns	I don't feel safe at all watching people walk around carrying guns. It makes me feel threatened. I hate it! There should be gun control laws.
Make downtown truly and completely special	I've seen this community grow hugely in the past 20 yrs, yet downtown remains fairly undeveloped. We have all these cool old bldgs and hx and I think it's a shame that money is not seriously invested in this as a community, to make it a bustling thriving business place with lots of cool shops, theatres and restaurants and art galleries.
Really invest in sustainability	I would love to see where the city of Tucson gives back to its citizens for reducing their energy costs, water usage by investing in this type of infrastructure. I am concerned about the constant growth I see and the limited water resource availability. Will we even exist in 50 more years?
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Columbus and Pima 85712 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 51. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The natural environment	Mountains, desert, sunshine, wildlife, vegetation. getting outside and being active.
Diverse cultures	Opportunities to learn and experience new and different things from different cultures - food, music, history, etc.
Educational resources	Libraries, the ua, pcc - continuous learning, reading, experiencing art, music, theatre, etc
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More transportation options	Improved roads (fewer potholes), more sidewalks and bike paths, light rail?
Reduced crime	Less drug activity, fewer burglaries

Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Campbell & Ft. Lowell 85719 // Years here: 29 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 52. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Fabulous natural landscape	I get a personal sense of inspiration, camaraderie, and comfort from living in an area that supports so many other living creatures. There are always cool native birds out my window in Tucson, and you never know when an ocelot will show up somewhere nearby!
Cultural diversity	Having lots of different kinds of people around just makes life in this area more interesting--so much different art, language, traditions, and food!
Progressive, problem-solving attitude	Instead of wasting our community's energy with divisive rhetoric and hate-mongering, Tucson-area politicians and activists tend to focus on solving problems that matter to our citizens, in ways that promote higher quality of life make water management more sustainable
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of security	Want to know that we have actually figured out how to live within our means and therefore can maintain our society and economy without degrading the environment that sustains us
Smarter growth planning	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.
Increase sense of connection with our own history	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.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: glenn and 1st avenue 85719 // Years here: 18 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 53. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson is a large city with a small town feel about it.	I came from a small town outside of NYC over 32 years ago and I find Tucson to have that same "know your neighbor" feel to it.
The wonderful weather of Southern Arizona.	That I can enjoy gardening all year round. Outdoor entertaining and activities year round as well.
The beauty of the desert	It is always wonderful to look out on the Catalina Mountains. And there is nothing quite so beautiful as an Arizona sunset in January.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011
Survey: 54. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beautiful surroundings	it is inspiring to wake up every morning and look at the mountains and see our surroundings - saguaro cactus and other beautiful vegetation, interesting wildlife, beautiful sunrises and sunsets
The friendliness	easy to make friends, sense of community - Tucson is a community where it's easy to belong
Casual ambiance	Tucson isn't stuffy or stuck-up. You don't have to be preoccupied about appearances
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Too provincial - lack of strong leadership	example is Rio Nuevo - not enough confidence or vision to make decisions locally - reliance on outside high paid consultants with no stake in Tucson - these consultants got paid high fees and Tucson was left with nothing.
Better schools	Everyone thinks there school is special but really none are that great. Teacher turnover is extremely high due to poor wages. High achievement is not valued. Each year the classes in the public schools get dumbed down - especially in so called good school districts like District 16. No qualified teachers to teach advance topics in high school courses. Schools get worse every year.
better and more varied transportation	most places require a car. Many places have no bus service. Many areas have no sidewalks and walking is a very hostile, unpleasant activity - if there are sidewalks there is no shade and the sidewalks are too narrow.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: sunrise and craycroft 85718 // Years here: 18 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 55. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Is the climate, except this winter	I suffer from arthritis and bad circulation. So I hurt less in this climate. I love being outside most of the year. Nothing can bum me out more than a week of overhead clouds.
Its community of diversity.	I like seeing all the different people. I went back east for a visit and was just shocked about they reacted to a newcomer 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!
Life cost less,	food is cheaper here, you don�t need to heat your home for $300 to $500 a month for six months out of the year, cooling is with a swamp cooler, you don�t need two wardrobes of clothes, or two vehicles because one is useless in snow, gee I could go on............
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Permanent employers/jobs that last and pay!	I see these trends where we get Jobs that are here for a bit and then they move to another town or state. (Like call centers did.) I ask why is it that the one state of USA that doesn't need to use day light savings, not selling solar energy! Why are we still at the mercy of mining here despite the damage it does to our lands? Because there are no other types of work that pay. We need more local industry that fits US!
I would like to see the governments of the city and county combined.	We have a lot of duplicate services between the City of Tucson, and Pima County, that should be combined, to save money, run better and serve the community as a whole, better. I believe that Pima county is run better than our city government is. It is the next step in evolving Tucson.
More and better public transportation	We should be able to get anywhere in this town without a car. As many people who go to the AzSorana desert museum, and there is no bus service there! WHY? Or why not a bus to Mt Lemon or Collosal cave? Or out to avra valley or Marana? And I would like to see a Bart system too!!
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Glenn St and Stone Avenue 85705 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 56. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Pima County Adult Probation	My son was out of control with mental illness and drug use. He broke the law and was placed in jail several times. The last time he was in jail, the probation department along with mental health court, was able to place him in residential treatment that worked. He's now clean and sober 4 years and holding down a very good job.
The beautiful mountains, flora and fauna	I love wild animals, birds and plants. Tucson area has one of the richest natural wildlife areas in the country. I'm very passionate about keeping the Sonoran Desert pristine.
Size - close knit community	It's big enough to have cultural events, educational opportunities, and several Malls, but small enough that a person's chance of running into someone they know when out and about is much higher than somewhere like Los Angeles.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Drug sub culture	It is said that Tucson has the second highest crime rate per capita in the United States. I believe foundational to that claim is the drug sub culture which is fed by the Mexican Cartel lust for money and American user lust for drugs. This is a problem that is growing year by year that needs to be seriously addressed by Tucson as a community.
Access to behavioral health treatment to the working poor	Recently, behavioral health treatment has been reduced to a much smaller segment of the population, which has made it impossible for the working poor, who have no insurance, to receive much needed behavioral and mental health treatment. This is a serious problem.
Public transportation	I work with a population that relies heavily on public transportation. This includes people with disabilities, elderly, no other means of transportation (not having cars), physical disease and illness which makes it impossible to walk a mile or blocks to the nearest bus station, especially in summer. I live near Greasewood and Star Pass and the nearest bus station is 1.8 miles away. My husband works at the UofA and walks that distance every morning so he can take the bus, rain or shine.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood and Starr Pass 85713 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 57. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diverse and Liberal Community	I love the liberal social and political attitudes of Tucsonans. I love the liberal organizations and intelligent conversation that is so prevalent around the university and elsewhere in town. I love living within walking distance of a Middle-Eastern Hookah Lounge, Vegetarian restaurant and French cafe.
The effort to become more sustainable	I like the increased effort to use solar power, and to harvest rainwater.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Accepting community	Although Tucson is far more liberal than the rest of the state, we still have hate-motivated violence and bigotry. It disturbs me when people express opinions that Illegal immigrants should die out in the desert for crossing an imaginary line. It seems profoundly wrong to sentence people to death for being too poor to legally apply for citizenship.
Trashy streets	Tucson is Trashy, metaphorically, but mostly literally. People don't put their trash in trash bags, so a significant amount falls out of the can and blows around on the street the day after trash day. It seems like no one picks up the trash around their houses and workplaces. People also leave mini-shrines everywhere, then never clean them up when the items burn out, bleach in the sun, or blow away. People throw glass bottles on the streets and dump furniture in alleyways and throw cigarette butts on the ground where I walk my dog.
More trees and sustainable use of resources	I love to see native species and sustainable practices that will allow Tucson to flourish for many years in the future. I don't want my home to become a dust-bowl (more than it already is) twenty years from now just because a bunch of selfish aging snow-birds want to be reminded of their lush home.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Prince and Campbell 85719 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 58. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Winters are not hard.
Diversity/university	Opportunities to interact with people of different backgrounds

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011
Survey: 59. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
No snow or severe winters	after living and shoveling in Massachusetts for over 40 years, coming here and not having to worry about falling on ice, snow, cold...such a relief.
Far more employment opportunities	I had wrung the job market dry in Massachusetts. There are far more employment opportunities here.
Friendly people.	Coming from Massachusetts, which has a collective cold feeling from every resident there, much like the weather, people in Tucson actually look at you when you walk by and smile even say hello. And huggers? wow, you don't get that in MA.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011
Survey: 60. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean air	provides good health for so many
The landscape of the dessert	not all about buildings ..driving throughout Tucson is an outing in itself
Continued improvement of bike lanes and walking paths
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	need repair
Lights	too many cameras watching over us
Re use vacant buildings ..or tear them down before building new ones	i applaud those companies that renovate an already existing building. we have way too many that are vacant and that is even before the economy took a dive
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Broadway 11 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 61. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The mountains. It is such a pretty view	I never get tired of looking at the mountains, the desert plants. Just beautiful.
People. Like in he rest of the country mixture of cultures.	You can meet people from all over the world, different customs. Very interesting.
Not too far from California.	My family lives in California, and I still can see them often. Also I can vacation there.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation.	I think there should be more transportation available for everybody. Taxis charge a super high rate. No buses routes in some areas. This makes it difficult to become green.


Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: I-10 - Wilmot and Valencia Rd. 85756 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 62. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	The kindness of people is very important to all communities.
U of A	Brings programs to the area and helps develop the business community A research hospital.
Theater, art fairs	promotes the arts.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road conditions and more	The care of the roads is embarrassing when guests come including the few access we have to some areas. Lack of freeways.
Education	One has to promote PUBLIC education by more funding and better PUBLIC schools. When schools are highly rated it will help attract businesses. Good teachers WILL NOT work here because lack of support, financial, conditions and facilities. It is a disgrace!!!!
Lack of government funding	Sate Parks, roads, education, medical care, etc.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Oracle Road and Rancho Vistoso 85739 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 63. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sun, weather, ability to be out of doors hiking, walking, swimming, etc	Love the sun and the terrain and the way it makes most people feel and react and be kind and friendly and because i love doing those things every day
Access and closeness of so many things - shopping, university, family	Do not have to travel far for most things that are important to me as well as ability to go to the airport and see the rest of our family
Good community with positive attitude as well as strong conservative and christian community	Enjoy the freedom to worship and share and pray with many as well as conservative views respected
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better business opportunities and financial options and housing business	My husband is a realtor and business is so bad, people are not encouraged to come here for business and we need to keep our students as well as others to do business in our community
Better cross town transportation and airport access	Going across town is a problem for my husband in his realty business and for visiting our family on the other side of town. and getting airport options to fly to see the rest of our family is also very important to us
More Christian/conservative/prayer options	I love to pray for people and always want more freedom for that as well as more conservative political options so that we can have more safety.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: houghton/old spanish trail 85730 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 64. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	For the most part, people here are polite and caring.
Downtown and University Area	This is the best part of town - and getting better. The streetcar will help.
The history
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The current divisive politics	It is counter productive
Better public transportation	The goal should be to minimize dependence on cars.
More support for the schools	Public schools here are underfunded and under-appreciated.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Congress / Grande 85745 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 65. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It is a city that feels like a small town.	There is a sense of community here that one does not find often in large cities. I like the sense of interconnectedness and compassion I experience in Tucson.
Art, culture and education	It is great to have the university and an abundance of artistic and musical events. A particular favorite of mine is the Tucson Festival of Books.
Scenery and weather	I find the desert and the mountains strange and beautiful. And the weather delightful as a native Pennsylvanian.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011
Survey: 66. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sonoran Desert	This is an incredible and distinct landscape.
art and music	There are so many great music and art choices here.
liberal values	Attempting to keep the state balanced. I vote, and I care!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Water conservation for all, but especially those who move to Tucson from water friendly places.	Those who are not conservative about utilities and the
Compost locations.	I would like to have a place to take my kitchen waste, and clean yard clippings. I would pay for this service.
More solar options.	Affordable solar seems really easy for Tucson. Why don't we have it?
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Orange Grove and First Ave. 85704 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 67. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sunsets	clouds and mountains
Conservative community is growing	We need to remove the county Sheriff
Climate	year around outdoor activities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Remove Chuck Huckleberry	Maybe a new county manager would get the county commissioners to raise sewer rates and fix the utilities infrastructure, instead of trying to merge with Tucson water and use their money.
Belt route highway	belt route around the eastside of town
city or town	Decide to become a City and grow or move toward keeping a small town and stop growth
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Twin Peaks & Silverbell 85743 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 68. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sonoran desert	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.
Diversity in community	As someone that has relocated to Tucson, I like the fact that visitors and newcomers are generally welcome.
Family oriented	As someone who is in their early 30's, Tucson appeals as a family town.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of walkable urban spaces	I feel that for a city of Tucson�s size should have more positive public spaces and more pedestrian-oriented areas. I personally feel that these types of spaces are better for the community and overall health.
Zoning and development	Though I appreciate the regulations in place to protect Tucson's environment, zoning and development are too rigid and complex. I feel that more leniency would result in more positive and creative development.

Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: harrison and speedway 85748 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 69. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Incredibly vibrant street-level cultural orgs	We have a wealth of grassroots arts and cultural organizations that, like good spices, make Tucson a unique, stimulating place to visit and live.
History, culture, landscape	Our deeply substantive past and remarkable setting make Tucson a potent--subtle, yet powerful--place to work, live and spend time.
Small town feel	We're down-to-earth and real. There's not a lot of overblown imaging, fashion victim marketing strategy or overrated, but essentially mediocre businesses. We have excellent home-grown entities such as Tucson Originals, All Souls Procession, the UA Poetry Center, etc. that really are of international standing.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Follow through with plans	I know of at least 5 downtown masterplans that were paid for and not implemented.
Stop selling our souls	Tucson leaders seem to think we have to give the farm away to attract people here. Let Tucson be Tucson, and people will come. Tax incentives for more anonymous big box stores or to unethical developers who don't give a damn about Tucson are not going to make Tucson a better place.
$1 per person to the arts	Simply said, the arts drive learning and the economy. Build a strong cultural base and the rest will come.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 70. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Proximity to unpopulated beautiful terrain	I love the outdoors, and outdoor activity, and that's what prompted me to settle in Tucson 40 years ago.
Small community atmosphere for the most part	Tucson is wide open, easy to get around, and we have a multitude of mom and pop businesses who realize the importance of knowing their clients, and participating in the community.
Diversity of nearby landscapes	Tucson is within a few hours of snow skiing in the winter, ponderosa forests in the summer, sand dunes year round, fishing lakes, recreation lakes, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More limited access roads instead of more freeways	Traffic across town can be terrible during certain times, but the freeway offers limited accessibility to some areas. More roads like aviation would vastly improve movement, and existing roads could be made to be limited access.
More tech production facilities, less invasive industries	The mines south of Tucson have devastated the beautiful desert and mountain views, and have created many environmental hazards. They have brought a few jobs to the area, however the price was not worth twice the number of jobs.

Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: I-10 hwy 83 85641 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 71. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
climate	I enjoy being outdoors, gardening and participating in opportunities for exercise.
scenery	I enjoy the lush dessert, mesquite trees, mountains, blue skies, and spring wild flowers
people	The people here are friendly and welcoming for the most part.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
lack of vision	There is a small town frame of mind, no growth attitude that keeps Tucson stunted in opportunities for the future.
"No growth" attitude	A lack of willingness to build roadways that handle traffic or tax advantages for large companies discourages jobs and, therefore, limits job opportunities.
Terrible roads	We waste fuel, time, and create pollution and frustration with our poor road system and lack of freeways.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine and La Canada 85755 // Years here: 57 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 72. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown	The energy is electric, particularly at night, and I love the colours and creativity all around down there.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	I really care about the environment and I wish there were a way to make the streets of Tucson easier to navigate for bikers. Tucson is so spread out and a car is essential here, I wish we had better, more widely used public transportation, or bike routes that were safer than taking the main roads


Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011
Survey: 73. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It is horse friendly	I own horses and it is good to see so many trails and other horses around
There is not a lot of traffic on I-10	With less traffic, I can get to where I need to go to faster. It is also a more relaxing drive.
It has a lot of Saguaro cacti	These plants are rare, and it is good to be able to see them throughout Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of the red light cameras	I do not run red lights, but it is sometimes hard to know how far in the intersection you are once the light turns yellow when you are under the light. It is also hard to make right turns on red with the cameras. When there is a camera, drivers pay less attention to the road, than they do to a camera.
Get rid of the speed cameras	I am not a speeder, but when there is a camera, it is hard to focus on the road (and not the camera). They also do not account for traffic conditions, such as when it may be necessary to speed up to avoid an accident.

Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: 22nd Street and Kolb 85710 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 74. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Love the desert look	Having lived in "luscious" natural areas, the desert has a detailed account of God's creation.
Large city but feels like a small town	People are friendly and care about their neighbors.
Church community.	Our church reaches out to various ministries of the community - thus exposing us to the needs and helping meet those needs.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improvement of streets. Less money spent on decorative things.	It is difficult to drive very far without dodging potholes or rough streets. Decorations on walls are attractive but use the money to make traveling more enjoyable.
Less bias on the part of our only newspaper.	I would like to hear all sides of problems, particularly politics. More church news and community activities.
Be a more business friendly city.	This would improve our budget problems. This affects all citizens.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Sunrise & Kolb 85750 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 20s
Survey: 75. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
That it is a growing community.	I grew up in Tucson but moved to a larger city when it still had a population of 500,000. Big cities have a lot to offer and when I returned, it was nice to see it had grown and continues to grow.
Diversity	I learned a lot by being in cities that had diverse cultures. Tucson seems more on that path than before.
Weather	While I'm not a huge fan of the HOT summers, You can't beat the winters here. The rest of the country will never know these winters.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The job market	Unless you are linked to Raytheon, it seems that every other job is about a $10 an hour job. There is not much in between for people that are qualified to earn more, but not as much as software engineers.
A larger convention center	The Gem Show is the largest event the city brings in, and its growth may soon have it looking elsewhere in the future. If we don't expand the convention center we may lose it. Expansion could also attract other larger annual events.
Freeway system/roadways	While there is no hope that an east/west freeway will ever be built, and construction outside the metro area continues for future growth, more needs to be done within the city to help traffic along.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Ina/Thornydale 85742 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 76. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Life is generally easier in good weather regarding transportation and enjoying the out-of-doors.
The location	Our views are a treat for the eye. Every where you look is something of interest: mountains, sun sets, etc.
The city is much more informal than the large cities of the East	My need for a suit is rare and bolo ties are the most formal I need.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better public transportation	?subways
Solve the bottle-neck of downtown
Solve the Rio Nuevo problem
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Columbus and 5th St. 85711 // Years here: 47 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 77. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Environment	I am very pleased that the County is addressing open space. I could not believe when Catalina State Park was first conceived it was in the middle of no where. Now it is surrounded by housing and business. This for thinking is what I love
Diversity	Always something going on in the community that honors our one or more of many cultures and interests.
Bicycle Friendly	I feel safe on many of the designated streets for bicycles
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Light Rail	Cross town commuter rail. How could Phoenix beat us on this one. We also need a rail to Phoenix!
Increase cops on bikes	I love the personal feeling of seeing a cop face to face. I like our police force
Improve number of low cost housing	We must increase low cost housing and help the homeless to get off the street and into safe supportive housing.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: 22nd ST and 4th Ave 85701 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 78. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
friendliness	I like to see the same faces and be able o say to them.
People are aware they live in the desert	People are somewhat water conscious
Grassroots	there are so many grassroots groups working to make Tucson more livable and pleasant. From environmental, to community and alternative transportation, to arts and yoga
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Stop the endless sprawl	Its taking up land for other species, and increasing our reliance on private cars and killing the heart of the city.
Invest in bike routes and alternative transportation rather than more roads	We all know that we have limited fossil fuels to burn, and that cars kill things, and make for a less friendly place on many levels. We also know that burning fossil fuels causes climate change. Roads spread invasive exotics and increase the urban heat island effect.
Reduce the width of residential streets	We do not need such wide residential streets. We can only drive 25 down them anyway, and they increase increase the urban heat island effect. We could use more space for bike pedestrians and plants
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 79. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The climate - Hiking opportunities	I love being active all year round, and the weather and beautiful hiking in the area make it an amazing place to spend every season except summer!
Politics	In all of Arizona, Pima is the only "blue county" and there are a lot of progressive people and forward-thinking politicians working to make this city more livable and open-minded.
Local foods movement	I really value eating sustainably and there are a lot of wonderful people working very hard to make this possible here.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
PARKS!	There are very few parks in the city itself, and it would be wonderful to have more public areas designated as such.
Better roads - a highway system!	It is almost impossible to drive around the city without experiencing road rage...Not at other drivers, but at the terrible infrastructure of the roads here. It's terrible to drive anywhere east/west and this NEEDS to change to accommodate the growing population. It would also be nice to have roads cleaned up regularly and fixed so I don't die when I'm biking and fall into a GIANT pothole.
Better schools	Arizona has one of the worst education ratings in the country and there is no priority given to education funding...This is a MUST if we want to see a brighter future, and it is embarrassing that it has reached such a dismal state.
Date of survey: Feb 11, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Alvernon 85712 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 80. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Climate	Don't like the cold. There are no earthquakes Hurricanes,Tsunamis,Tornadoes......
The Catalina Mountains	They are magnificent A reminder of God's Creation to be Looked after and Appreciated not Abused....
The Energy	What Sedona used to be like before they got Commercialized although there are some "bad" areas where human abuses have left their negativity...
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	WE were born to be free, think and learn Who we are and why we are here. education system is a disgrace design to keep the "Drones" in ignorance so that they won't complain about their slavery...
Immigration	Everyone should be here as a a citizen, have resident's work permit or a foreign passport as a visitor. All people here should speak the same language should it be Spanish or the American version of English
A REAL Community	Communities were originally designed to be a coming together to share and Help one another, not Gated prisons to keep people out who Don't agree with the rules or let the "paying Guests" escape...
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 20s
Survey: 81. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Arizona/Sonoran Desert	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.
The friendliness of the people here.	Despite its size, Tucson still has the social atmosphere of a western town. People are sincerely friendly and helpful.
Cultural diversity	Border regions, like biological ecotones, are very interesting and where much innovation and change are happening.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011
Survey: 82. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It is easy to get connected to many people quickly	I move and this is very important
Weather	it is like a resort most of the year
Mountains	the beauty of the mountains
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
No jobs	Tucson is unfriendly to people moving in spoiling their desert and unfriendly to business so no jobs
Terrible roads and no crosstown highways	I have lived all over the country and Tucson is the worst planned town of any size I have ever seen. People from the Eastside don't go to the Westside and vice versa because it takes an hour. This is pitiful.
Plant grass and flowers and landscape	The beauty of the mountains is in stark contrast to the desert look that seems to be the only thing Tucson allows.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: tangerine and la canada 85755 // Years here: 3
Survey: 83. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The desert	I've lived here 68 years. It is my home.
Small town atmosphere in the big town
University's influence
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
End dependence on the military-industrial complex	It is the most destructive element in this town.


Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon/22nd 85713 // Years here: 68 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 84. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	so much outdoor stuff possible, from walking, biking (pleasure and commute), hiking, windows open, blue skying, hanging out on the patio
The "vibe"	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.
Melting pot	so many cultures makes it so interesting to learn about each other
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easier travel/commute	live/work homes (more businesses okay with workers at home), neighborhoods (easier acceptance of home businesses), better sidewalks for pedestrians, better roadways for bicyclist
Conservation of resources	working on rainwater harvesting, grey water, lowering our waste of resources (less down the drains, less use, more efficient delivery & use of power sources too)
Recycling	LESS WASTE !!! more options to recycle (no more trash !!!) we've got to compost all we can, move to BULK bins to purchase (we supply our own containers) as well as "to go" boxes ... lets have almost no trash ! and little recycling ....
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: speedway & stone 85705 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 85. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people in my neighborhood	Nothing affects quality of life as much as the people one lives among.
Climate	Being able to be outdoors most of the year is not only pleasant, but it fosters community. (See answer to #1 above). I moved from Seattle and the people there may have been great, but we were always running indoors from the weather, so I never got to know my neighbors the way I did (really fast!) in Tucson.
Cultural diversity	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like to see reasonable gun control.	I find it very threatening that anyone (crazy or not) can carry a concealed weapon without a permit and with no training. Clearly the screening doesn't work (Jared Loughner). I personally feel much less safe here than I did in Seattle because everyone is armed to the teeth. Today at Trader Joes there was a guy in the next checkout lane with a pistol hanging from a holster (NOT a cop!). I've been in restaurants where people are armed (weapons displayed, not concealed). I think this is madness. This is enough of a concern that we are seriously considering moving back to Seattle even though we love Tucson. The commitment here (legislature) to having everyone armed is very troubling.
As far as I can tell, city government is totally dysfunctional.	We've lost major league baseball, and we're apparently in danger of losing the gem show. What does it take to get the attention of city government? And what's up with Rio Nuevo? (I'm a newcomer of only 6 years so I'm not up to speed.) Fish or cut bait! I'm for a vibrant downtown, but as far as I can tell, it's all process no outcomes.
Close the gun show loophole	See #1 above.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: 6th and Tucson Blvd. 85716 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 86. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The casual, friendly atmosphere	I was born in the Old Pueblo and feared growth for a long time. But growth didn't change the essence of Tucson's heart and that is important to me. Casual dress is almost always acceptable. low lights for the observatories has been maintained and growth has been controlled by water availability.
The emphasis and growth on clean energy	The commitment to keep Tucson environmentally clean is important to the current residents. Future residents will be attracted to that condition. The UA and associated research and clean industry will attract environmentally aware residents helping to keep Tucson clean.
The proliferation of the arts community	The Arts (painting, sculpture, metal and wood work, glass, jewelry, fabric and graphic design, live theater, major and local concerts, celebrity performance. circus and aerial, puppetry, museums and art galleries) are essential to a beautiful city. Public art is a sign of a successful community and add to the quality of life for residents.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure: most important are the city streets	Infrastructure: 30 years worth of city street repair is vital to all aspects of the community. Many other old systems such as sewer, waste disposal and public amenities need to be upgraded. Tucson has the potential to become a beautiful city. Sell blocks of bonds to investment companies in addition to individuals.
Attracting large sports teams and facilities	Tucson needs to do a better job attracting major sports facilities to the area. I realize that many Tucsonans still have a bad taste in their mouth about spending money for an expensive facility and then paying exorbitant prices for a seat. But it needs to be done. Sell blocks of bonds to investment companies in addition to individuals.
Build the downtown hotels and improve TCC	Building the downtown hotels is critical to bringing people and their money for further development and the local economy. The TCC must be improved. Build an additional building with parking garage, Then tear down and rebuild the original building plus another parking garage. Sell blocks of bonds to investment companies in addition to individuals.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell Rd and Anklam 85745 // Years here: 57 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 87. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
4th Avenue and downtown	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.
The mountains/natural areas	I've lived in lush green places before, but never was I so eager to head out into nature as I am in the Sonoran desert. I also love that there are large groups of people dedicated to protecting those natural environments and resources.
The history	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More sustainability	I would like there to be more efforts toward sustainability. Water harvesting, trees planted in trenches along roads where rainwater can run off the street, water the trees and reenter the ground water system. More use of solar energy.
Safer roads	I see so many traffic accidents here. Speed is a problem. Lack of law enforcement officers on the roads is a problem. Cell phone use is a problem. In the last 3 days, for example, I have seen 4 accidents at a single intersection (Swan and Golf Links). This really needs to be addressed from multiple angles, and fast.
And end to traditional growth	stop building strip malls, fast food places, walmarts, and new homes. Tucson is big enough, probably too big to sustain. The growth needs to stop and the focus needs to be more on growth (health) of local business and community activities.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Ironwood and Wilmot 85708 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 88. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sunshine	Came from the NW with lots of gray skies and rain.
Friendly people	Friendly people make for happy people
Cultural opportunities	A university town with lots of venues for cultural activities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Hard stance against gangs	The violence of the drug-related gang issues are a blight on this area
Support for education	AZ does not place a high priority on education ... our funding per pupil is horribly low.

Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/SaddleBrooke Blvd 85739 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 89. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity of cultural events	I have lived in a small town for the first 10 years of my life and when I moved to Tucson it just changed how I viewed everyone else around me.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Plant more drought tolerant trees	I hate to see the City of Tucson cutting down trees just because a sidewalk cracked or "it's blocking my view" as the case is in my neighborhood. Living in a desert I feel that we should have as much drought tolerant shade (i.e. trees!)as possible. Make it a law that if you cut down a native tree you have to replace it and keep it alive!
Xeroscape landscape	I think that with the drought we are in, the city of Tucson should have a rule/law for businesses: New business parking lots have to have xeroscaped landscapes to help prevent flooding and to help reduce/eliminate plant water bills.

Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: La Canada and Duval Mine Rd 85614 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 90. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town "feel" and sense of history and cultural heritage	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.
University town	Opportunity to take advantage of classes; attend lectures; attend student theatre, musical and dance events, athletic activities. We have many friends who are associated with the U of A.
Outdoor activities	Wonderful hiking and biking trails. Sabino Canyon, Saguaro Nat'l Monument, Rincon's and Catalina's and Santa Rita's
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	Tucson will NEVER attract young families and/or new businesses with our current educational system. When I moved to Tucson in 1964, Rincon was the best high school in town and our 4 children received and excellent education and were well prepared for college. Now Rincon is the worst HS in town!
Road maintenance	Our streets are a disgrace...potholes abound! I realize there are budget constraints. Medians need attention as well.
City Council	Start by giving the Mayor autonomy.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Swan/Ft Lowell 85712 // Years here: 47 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 91. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountain Views/climate.	I've been in Arizona for 25 years. Being from Chicago where things are FLAT, my perspectives have changed. And aside from last week when my water pipes froze and the gas was off, the winters have been good. I don't need 110 degrees in the summer, though.
The citizenry.	My neighbors are really good people - friendly, willing to help each other when needed, energetic. When the pipes froze last week everyone tried to help each other. Then you get to know each other better. Sometimes bad things need to happen to show us what we have.
The educational opportunities for young people.	I'm a professional speaker and life coach and have done lots of work with young people. The high school and colleges have a lot to offer and the young people have an abundance of potential that is as yet untapped.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make Tucson's highway system better.	There is no good route to get from East to West. Broadway? Grant Road? Nope. We're having to live with the short-sightedness of a lack of leadership from years past. Overall, politicians don't fix problems; the paint over symptoms. And in truth Phoenix built up their highway systems while the Tucson citizens voted to turn them down. Again, short-sightedness.
The long term business attitudes.	When I work with young people they too often say, "I'm finishing school and then I'm outta here!" A lot of companies have left or reduced numbers in Tucson - IBM, National Semiconductor, 3M to name a few. Opportunities are very limited for young people to start good careers for the long haul. Something needs to happen to induce businesses to come and stay here.
Political leadership.	I often say that "political leadership" is an oxymoron. It has to be. The only way politicians can fix problems would be of people looked at themselves in the mirror every morning and asked themselves if they're doing their best. How many follow JFK's advice? "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." I don't think very many do that. I don't see illegal immigration as a problem - it's a symptom. Answering what causes it gives you the problem. Fix that. I believe that my City Councilman, Paul Cunningham, is trying to get things done.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Harrison and Spanish Trail 85748 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 92. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Great jobs	I couldn't be here if there wasn't a job that paid well
Great weather	"You don't have to shovel sunshine!" I even like the summers.
People	Most people are transplants and even the natives like me are friendly
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of the special interest influence on City	There are a bunch of idiots on the City Council (not all just most) and other local non-elected positions that are not business friendly. They have crushed Rio Nogo as well as anything else they touch.
Cut funding to special interests	Cut the TV station, cut anything that isn't needed.
Sell money draining ball parks and golf courses	The City and County shouldn't be in the entertainment business they need to do core services well and the rest will follow.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Broadway Alvernon 85716 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 93. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The magnet of the University of Arizona, which draws smart, generous people to Tucson.	I think the age and presence of the University accounts for some of the constructive economic and social developments in Tucson, as compared to other parts of the state. We seem to have a wealth of smart, generous problem-solvers here.
Natural environment, surrounded by mountains	The closeness of our mountain ranges keeps the natural environment in mind, an environment on which we are all ultimately totally dependent.
Creative and community-minded people	Whatever draws and keeps people here, it produces a wealth of fine arts, sports and cultural events that seem huge for the size of population.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Acknowledging fully our dependence on water as a necessity for survival in Tucson.	We live in a desert, yet many Tucsonans behave like they're still in the Midwest. I worry that we'll run out of time to take the necessary steps to conserve and preserve our water supply. The CAP won't run forever, given our rising temperatures all the way from the Rockies to Yuma.
Find the balance between population size and resources needed to support that population.	I see Tucson as lacking food and water resources to support nearly 1 million people. This becomes a challenge when the price of oil rises and we recall how much food is imported to us; how little is grown here. The CAP regulations required the first cut in water to come from farmers, but that may not serve us best. Perhaps the question what type of crop those farmers had best grow given a reduced water supply and rising transportation costs?
Support our educational institutions financially	Education is the tool for finding the solutions to many of our challenges. We could consider finding a way to fully support our educational institutions independently of the education-phobics in the State Legislature.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell Road and Goret Road 85745 // Years here: 44 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 94. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	I am not a fan of the cold. I grew up in Michigan and did not enjoy the extremely cold winters.
People	I find people to be very friendly, for the most part.
Region	I like the desert and the way it feels like a small town in a big city.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The economy/ pay scale	I would like to see higher salaries all around. It has always been a city for retired folks and the salaries, especially for teachers are shockingly low.
transportation	I would like to see a light rail or subway system. The street layouts were poorly designed and not sufficient for the growth in population.
School systems	I think TUSD is too large of a district and should be broken down so that it could be managed easier.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon and Fort Lowell 85712 // Years here: 28 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 95. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Protected open space	The natural world needs room and connectivity to remain intact. Tucson has shown a strong commitment to protecting its most valuable natural landscapes.
Cultural diversity	I like the rich history of the Tucson area and the blending of different backgrounds, languages and customs.
Biodiversity	Most bio diverse region in the entire country. Wildlife variety here is off the charts and speaks to #1 in this section: without intact ecosystems, the wildlife disappears.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More environmental awareness	Tourism is huge here and most come for warm weather and beautiful desert scenery. Desert is getting increasingly fragmented, so it would be nice to see more of a push to protect what's left.
Public transit	Tucson is not going to get more interstates, but a light rail might be in its future.
Beat back buffelgrass!	Invasive species like buffelgrass have the potential to completely obliterate the landscapes that have made this such a special place. We need to act now.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Sunrise and Kolb 85750 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 96. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather/nature	Having come from the midwest and east coast, I appreciate the warm weather and truly love being able to see the mountains every day. I also love being able to go hiking year round.
The small community feel	I've never lived somewhere with such a small population. Even though we hover at a million, it's a small town feel.
mix of people	the mix of ethnic groups, military, university, old time cow pokes, 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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The fact that we are not all part of the city.	Why is it that I live in Tucson but do not get to vote and have a say in what happens? That makes no sense to me.
We need to think like a region	We would qualify for much more federal funding if our numbers were higher. The people here have to think more globally, or in this case regionally, about what is best for the whole. Not just their back yard. It is in keeping with #1 above. If we work together and consolidate some things we will all benefit.
This should/could be my #1-- Lack of value of education	I have never lived anywhere that values education so little. We seem to be happy to perpetuate the cycle of uneducated or very under educated, ill prepared workforce. Until we take the time and truly prioritize education where it should be--AT The TOP of the list-- Tucson and surrounding areas will not be able to turn around or progress. This is a great investment in out future as a region, city and state. Wake UP!!!!!
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: tanque verde and sabino 85715 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 97. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Warmth of the sun.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	too much driving is necessary. Wastes energy and time.


Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links Harrison 85730 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 98. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I love the weather here.	I do not like cold weather, coming originally from new England. I appreciate the almost constant sunshine too.
People are friendly.	People are basically patient, friendly and helpful. I notice this in my car and when I need help at various stores.
The pace of life suits me.	I like the fact that we go at a slower pace here. The traffic seems reasonable, with most people being patient with each other on the road.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like to see the level of literacy rise.	Tucson has many illiterate people who need help in becoming full participants in our city and country. I would like to see more help offered so as to include them in our society.
I would like to see citywide beautification.	There are many places, even along major roads, that are ugly and detract from Tucson's beauty. This is especially noticeable when someone moves into town.
I would like to see education valued.	Education is important and needs to be valued when budgets are made.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: East Ft. Lowell and Columbus 85712 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 99. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community size	Just large enough of a city to find your way around in.
Cultural activities	Variety of activities at various price points including free
U of A Access	Professional Resource for the community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road system	A city this size should have more freeways to get you across the city and avoid neighborhood travel.
Sun tran routes	Rita Ranch area needs more bus routes during non work travel hours
Overall Appearance	Constant wind all over Tucson creates blowing trash to accumulate daily. A more concerted effort should be made to pick up liter in public areas. Neighborhoods should take care of their own.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Valencia and Nexus 85747 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 100. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Home town attitude	The neighborhoods are well defined and you can pick neighborhoods that you like.
Weather, except for when it's 100 degrees	The even basic temperature year round.
The people are very sociable.	It makes you feel more secure.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The street layout.	The streets don't match up and you get very confused when you're trying to follow one particular street to find a particular location.
Improve the transportation system.	The lack of East/West freeways.
The water availability.	Drinking water - water is a vital asset, has to be maintained and conserved.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood and Starr Pass 87513 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 10s
Survey: 101. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Christian radio has been available since coming here	I became a Christian because of Focus on the Family broadcast many years ago.
I love the weather	Do not like cold weather and enjoy Tucson even in the summer.
Reid Park Zoo	I enjoy that park because it is close and not too big. Can enjoy it in a morning.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Every form be in English	If people are here and really want to be Americans they will want to learn English.
Have our borders secure	We need to secure the borders so we can feel safe.
Deny illegals schooling and other freebees.	The illegals raise our taxes to pay for their services. If they desire to come here, do it legally.
Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011 // Home near: Pantano & Wrightstown 85715 // Years here: 24
Survey: 102. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather and cleanliness of the area	I don't like snow or excessive rain.
SaddleBrooke	SaddleBrooke is wonderful. Quiet, clean and active.
Friendly people	Particularly our church family people are friendly. We belong to Catalina First Baptist Church.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 12, 2011
Survey: 103. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather.	I am very badly affected by grey skies and need bright light.
The casual atmosphere.	Ironed and creased jeans can be considered formal wear. With a large family, it is more economical to outfit the kids.
In most cases, the lack of enclaves of one culture	This is important for the development of children without prejudice. All Americans should be "American" first.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public officials should not be influenced by money	Too many officials kowtow to moneyed individuals without considering the majority of the population
Our schools are not (K-12) very good	Having been in other districts (out of state), I found AZ. schools very lacking. More money spent on schools and less on developers would be a first step. Pay GOOD teachers a living wage.
Encourage and require Americanism	Prejudice could be greatly reduced if cultures other than American would be put in second place rather than first.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and Wetmore 85705 // Years here: 51 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 104. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	No snow
Nice people	Most people are easy to talk to.
Lots to do	Shopping close by. Shows, casinos, scenery.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Remove loud aircraft	Especially consider sending Operation Snowbird someplace else. No F-35s in the future at either TIA or D-M.
Improve the schools	Higher expectations for TUSD.
Improve the crime rate.	More police needed. Get rid of the guns and drugs.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Alvernon 85716 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 105. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I liked the change of season I grew up with. What ever part of me it satisfied, is satisfied each day with our daily 30 degree range.
The mix of folks	I liked the "melting pot" I grew up in NY. Seems all the folks in Tucson chose to be here too.
The size and closeness of our community	feels good
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Ease of transportation	at first I only though of auto and still would like to see a parkway, but now I'm interested to see effective mass transit too. It's going to be tough, with the geography we cover
City government	I think the time for a full time council and a strong mayor has come. The mayor should be elected on a platform he is accountable for.
Have a primary airport	not secondary. we could attract more corporate HQ's (jobs) and even more tourism $'s
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: swan/sunrise 85718 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 106. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Closeness to wildlife and wilderness areas.	I need to be able to retreat from the chaos of the week and having the Santa Catalinas and Rincons at my door step is immensely comforting
I love that Tucson is so bike friendly.	Being on my bike has allowed me to feel the peace of Tucson at a different level. Bike Tucson, and you feel its pulse in a different way.
The quiet nature of where I live.	I am a teacher, and after a week of the classroom/school lifestyle having my little piece of the desert which invites the wildlife so close that I can almost feel their breath... this pleases me deeply.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Somehow put a size limit on the population	The nature of the town is delightful. O would hate to loose that.
Use Grey water where ever we can.	We have to be careful with our resources, especially water.
make downtown more walker available	I would go into town more often if I could leave my car somewhere and easily walk the downtown area. It needs a face lift (Not a modern fake one) so that it's more inviting and easy.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011
Survey: 107. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beauty of the mountains and housing affordability.	As a retiree from San Diego, I chose Tucson because of the affordability in housing, in 2005. I liked the breathtaking mountain views and being able to buy a beautiful home for a third of what it cost in CA.
The incredible people they are so kind and friendly.	Since moving here, I have come to know the general feeling of the population and appreciate it immensely. Originally from a suburb in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the kindness likened to what I grew up with and experienced until I moved at 27 yrs. old. It is refreshing. And now since the tragic shooting of our Congress women, the incredible out-pour of caring, concern and love of humanity really highlighted the sense I had already experienced. This is a great community!
Is the ability to enjoy sunshine and be outdoors, much of the year.	As stated, I left Minnesota and moved to a warmer climate in my late 20's. Now having retired from one of the Universities in San Diego, my small pension stretches further here. Although I still work a couple of part-time positions to supplement my income until I qualify for Social Security. Being semi-retired, having the opportunity to be outdoors, hike, walk and bike ride is wonderful. Having the Santa Cruz River near by and a nicely paved path along side it, is a real treat.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Making sure the habitats for our wildlife stay intact and are safeguarded.	As encroachment continues with new homes being built, finding workable means to safeguard the wildlife is important. Our beautiful desert deserves to be preserved and protected.
Affordable renewable energy for all.	Tucson has an advantage of plentiful sunshine. I would like to see us become more sustainable and profitable along the lines of solar energy. We can make a profit of selling this commodity to other regions and sustain our environment. Using the resource for the benefit of our community and the planet would be a wise way to pursue businesses who can enhance a positive outcome for all.
The use of our precious water and a better means to recycle trash are both important to me.	While there is great resistance to treating water and reclamation of it, I would like to this be more developed. Water is precious here. Learning ways to restore or minimize the waste of water, also is very important. Finding a better means to recycle more items thrown in the trash also would be to our advantage. Japan and Sweden have great recycling programs; we could take some lessons from their processes and make this great resource too.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Lon Adams and Tangerine Farms Rd. 85653 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 108. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Warm weather	I have poor circulation and, often, feel cold so the heat is very welcome.
Rugged, mostly dry desert yet plants and creatures survive.	In a way, I've been in a desert most of my life -- figuratively speaking. I suppose I like the desert because the plants and creatures make the most of what they have. Tucson seems to be full of survivors, also the human kind.
There are mountains	Mountains allow people to rise above their everyday circumstances. As a spiritual person, I strive to rise above who I was yesterday so I may better assist others to do so.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
If I could, I would improve the quality of the air and water.	I have chemical sensitivities so it is necessary for me to distill the water I consume. I, also, must wear a mask when I venture out in the city of Tucson.
Less regulation regarding home building from natural materials.	I think it would be wonderful if people could build their own adobe homes without being regulated to build with bricks made by an adobe brick company. Regulations of all types seem to be for the good of companies, not the people.
More provision for human or electric powered vehicles -- like 3 or 4 wheeled vehicles.	Scientists tell us that much of our pollution is generated by vehicles. It's good that bicycles have been provided for with the addition of many bicycle lanes, however, the lanes are too narrow for larger human-powered vehicles.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Ina and Thornydale 85743 // Years here: 21
Survey: 109. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
its modest size	Tucson can only sprawl in growth so much; it's more "contained" than Phoenix of L.A.
its natural beauty	I love nature & the grandeur of the mountains
people know each other	Tucson is like a "big small town"; feels homey
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	One must drive to get anywhere in Tucson. The flow of traffic or lack thereof is annoying & effects everyday life significantly.
Zoning	More consistent zoning rules would increase the attractiveness of our streets & city.

Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Campbell/Skyline 85718 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 110. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	I like living in an engaged community
Respect for the desert environment
Active community	Living in a bikable, walkable community with good public transportation options is very appealing
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Limit sprawl	The sprawl of Tucson is shameful. Many of us live here for the easy access to wild places. Many of these wild places are being converted to housing developments and decreasing our quality of life.
More mixed use zoning	I chose a neighborhood in which I can walk to a grocery store, post office, restaurants, etc.
More support for alternative energy	I fully support more use of solar energy and efforts towards building capability for electric cars in Tucson.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Treat and 10th Street 85716 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 111. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The mountains and natural environment	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.
Small town feel.	Civility and friendliness are important and visible not only in neighborhoods but also in stores and service.
National Park, Desert Museum, Catalina SP, Tohono churl.	Attractions that boost income through tourism while preserving the area should be encouraged. They bring great joy, education, research, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A realistic, progressive view is urgently needed.	Our community leaders are reactionary and overly conservative, failing to have vision for the future. Our schools flounder, our state parks are not funded, the leaders go for the bucks without thinking about the impact on communities.
A better downtown.	Developing downtown is crucial to the economic viability of the city and state. We need another hotel (but not another boondoggle). We need shops and other services besides government buildings downtown. This also might stop some of the urban sprawl.
Public transportation.	More public transport, including a light rail line to Phoenix, would help low-income employees get to work, enable seniors who no longer drive to remain active in the community, and would help preserve the environment. The bus system as it exists is basically meaningless. Forget the Trolley; concentrate on a wider area.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011
Survey: 112. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Casual Atmosphere of Tucson	Although we have over one million population Tucson is still a cowboy town, open and welcome to tourists, new and old residents alike.
Climate	recreational opportunities, brings tourists, attractive to businesses
Diversity	Tucson is the melting pot of culture, art, technology we have it
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime	If you were to believe the news paper we have more crime and violence than countries at war in Europe.
Infrastructure	much needs repair or replace and smart decision need to be made because taxes are cost of utilities are higher than even California. Growth will require more water, better sewer, roads and services.
Decrease the number of people on the public assistance
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: 5Th ST and Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 113. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's personal	Everywhere you look in Tucson you see signs of people putting a bit of themselves in the city--you have the murals and sculptures, you have the musicians on 4th ave, you have the local restaurants established by the immigrants we have from all over the world, you have the contributions of the refugee communities. Tucson does a very good job of avoiding the corporate and the overly-manufactured. This is the most important aspect of Tucson for me because it means I also have a place to get involved. The city seems more meaningful, my neighbors seem more real.
Cultural/Community Events	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.
The Desert	One thing I like most about Tucson is how it exists with the desert, instead of on top of it. You don't see real desert anywhere in Phoenix, where I'm originally from. Instead it's either artificial desert landscaping or giant greenbelts and artificial lakes that for some reason are created to try to make Phoenix look like the Midwest/East Coast. I like how Tucson doesn't have any of these pretensions. We live in a desert, we're proud of it, and I like to see Tucson stay that way.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Dependence on driving	As a student, I found it really inconvenient not to have a car. I've tried to bike, or ride the bus, but both are inconvenient.
Garish buildings	A lot of buildings have terrible design schemes and color patterns. They're an eyesore.

Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Mountain 85719 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 114. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Previously lived in a dull climate. The constant sun lifts one's mood.
Character	As an old city there are a lot of neighborhoods which have individual character. This is something which is lacking in many modern cities.
Geographic location	The natural world is accessible in every direction.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More focus on neighborhood development	As a spread out city it's hard to create a single center...better to focus on creating distinctive areas within the whole.
Public transportation	It's hard to live here without a car. Would love to be able to do so and that means better, more extensive public transportation and a really cohesive bicycling network.
Larger scale adoption of rainwater harvesting etc	Things are moving in this direction, but there still seems a lot of basic denial/unawareness that we are in a desert here.
Date of survey: Feb 13, 2011 // Home near: 6th and Country Club 85716 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 115. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor Opportunities	They don't call it the GREAT OUTDOORS for nothing. Just love having places such as Saguaro National Park or Coronado National Forest so close by. The State and County parks too.
Tucson Weather	I don't like cold rainy days. Snow is a 4 letter word. Ha.
Special events such as the 4th Avenue Street Fair	Fun and Food.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Instill pride in the community.	Too many people litter or allow their trash to blow onto our land. So very sad. : ( I think the garbage trucks are a major part of the problem, just follow one around a few minutes on a windy day or when they are moving along a faster roadway.
Too much traffic.	Difficult to get around town. Bad for the environment. Students should be required to ride school buses, only in special circumstances should parents drive them to school.
Remove old crumbling buildings.	Too many old run down areas. Example: See I-10 near the I-19 split on the north side of interstate. Make the property owners do something to improve or remove the crumbling buildings or sell the property to someone who can develop it.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Wilmot and I-10 85756 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 116. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's smaller than big cities.	I have lived in big cities, and would prefer living in a smaller town or rural.
I like the climate better than other places I've lived.	Hardly ever snows. Thanks to my retired status, I can mostly avoid the heat.
Lots of interesting places - environment and cultural events.	Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, and many nature walks. Wingspan events, theater, lovely libraries, friendly librarians, Parks and Rec opportunities.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More concern for the environment and future generations.	Hope that the world is sustainable indefinitely.
Limiting the size of personal vehicles that can be driven on city streets	To reduce traffic and emissions, encourage bicycles and walking.
Discouraging big box stores, encouraging independent small businesses. Create more job opportunities.	Opportunities for homeless and underemployed people to better their living arrangements. Reduce oppressive working conditions and policies such as those of Walmart.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 117. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
desert	I like outdoors activities
sunny days	Sunny days allow more outdoor activities
University of Arizona	I believe in higher education.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
city government	City government is ineffective.
urban planning	There isn't any and should be. I would slow down the growth and make it more rational.
transportation	Traffic congestion is worse than it should be.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: country club and speedway 85716 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 118. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity of people and opinions. This is NOT Phoenix	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.
Value for cultures and choices is still viable in Tucson	Opinions matter in Tucson, and this makes our city a diverse and rich city. We are not in the Russell Pearce lack of thought arena.
Beautiful vistas and climate make it easy to be connected to nature and surroundings.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	WE need to offer more choices to get around our city, more light rail, bus lines and more walking communities choices
Value for education - TUSD superintendent is a good new choice	UofA must be valued more by increasing funding for beginning students. Pima CC needs to be recognized as a giant educational opportunity and high schools must be reorganized to value the skills of students and help them make hard choices that parents are NOT encouraging. I am a retired teacher, so I know how hard this is.
Value for local food growers needs to increase.	Farmers markets need to support local growers by recognizing the good ones at all sizes, not just the large farms. The Community Food Bank is making a giant difference with its support of growing our own food. And this is not hydroponic growing alone. Sustainable means of the soil, not of the chemical alone.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Valencia and Mission 85746 // Years here: 59 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 119. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nature - the natural surrounding desert beauty	It's important for me to live in proximity to unspoiled nature. I couldn't live in a place where it wasn't possible to be able to be alone in the wilderness close to where I live.
The lively interactive arts community	I'm an artist and enjoy living in Tucson because interactive art events are easily accessible to everyone. Events such as Tucson Meet Yourself, the All Soul's Procession, Carnival and many other activities that involve and unite the entire community. These activities give Tucson a feeling of a close knit village rather than a large city (even though Tucson is now a large city).
The cultural mix and unique neighborhood character	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More natural desert land set aside	My response would be the same as I answered concerning why I made natural unspoiled land my first choice. It's upsetting to see the desert being developed. Or to see all the cabins on Mt. Lemon when it used to be unspoiled beautiful land for everyone to enjoy.
More funding for the arts	Same as my response for why interactive arts activities are important.
Keeping the character of neighborhoods	Same response as why I like the character of Tucson neighborhoods and am opposed to tearing down the character of neighborhood houses to build new university housing...or new cookie-cutter housing.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon & 5th St 85711 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 120. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Affordable Housing	As a single woman who lives alone it is important to me to be able to afford a home of my own.
Bike lanes/safety	It is important to me to live in a community that encourages health, exercise and conservation. I appreciate that Tucson invests in bike lanes that increase the safety of those who bike to work and/or for recreation.
Open Space/parks	It is important to me to live in a community that values open space and parks.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Transportation	Traffic in Tucson is quite heavy. I would like to see our public transportation system improved and expanded, perhaps using a "rapid transit" type system. The bus system as it is can be slow, buses don't run in many areas, and/or stop running too early to help those who work swing shift hours.
Building of new buildings for business	As a citizen who believes in conservation I am amazed to see many business building empty as I drive through Tucson, yet new business buildings continue to be built. I would like to see the city encourage new business to use existing buildings rather than building new.
Availability of recycling/conservation	It is important to me to live in a way that helps conserve our precious natural resources. I would like to see the city stress recycling at a business and home level as well as highly encouraging water conservation. New buildings should be required to be built using strict water and energy conservation standards. After all, we are living in the desert!
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 121. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the openness and beautiful sky/views	Insure that buildings, signs and infrastructure do not impact this.
the architecture	We need stronger codes to insure there is some continuity within the region. This would apply to the architecture, signs, artwork,
The weather and the outdoors.	There needs to be more paths and parks where people can walk, visit, bike ride, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
building architecture	There are too many buildings with no appeal and do not create a community.
sign codes need to be more restrictive	There too many ugly signs and too bright.
intensity	There needs to be incentives to provide intense development in areas where it should be and less intensity in other areas.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Orange Grove Rd. and First Ave. 85718 // Years here: 28 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 122. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Events at Downtown	The events for "Tucson Meet your self" and it's a family time.
Downtown Events with the Library & Car Show	Spending time with the whole family.
All the Parade	Rodeo and St. Patrick Parade.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011
Survey: 123. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
diversity of cultural groups	With diversity - Hispanic, Native American, Anglo there seems to be an acceptance of others and a warm community atmosphere
cultural & educational opportunities	the enjoyment of learning and keeping an open minded and educated community
weather and ease of getting around	love being outside
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase awareness and care of people who are socially or economically deprived.	to maintain compassion for ourselves and others we need to be aware of those in our midst who are suffering. Often these are people without resources or are disenfranchised from the community.
Address the issues of homeless people living here or passing through	We have gotten used to the homeless and we are less sensitive to their needs
Provide more educational opportunities at little or no cost	awareness and education will create an even better community
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Years here: 44 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 124. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feel	I don't want to see a lot of streets widened and lose the charm of Tucson. Traffic seems to be fine except for rush times which are brief and to be expected. I don't want Tucson to become like the Phoenix Valley and lose it's character.
Great alternative health care	Choices are important. We have good doctors here and good alternative medicine to complement it.
Access to nature	I like being able to drive 15 minutes and be in the National Park and enjoy nature. The hiking here is excellent as well as the wild life and migratory birds.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Leading left arrow everywhere	I think there would be much less traffic accidents if the intersections were standardized to match the majority of other intersections in the US.
Reduce fee for red light running	$270 for a red light running is excessively punitive for those on limited budgets. For many this is half a paycheck and affects children and others. I believe it will lead to more uninsured drivers who can't pay. Get a sliding scale and reach $270 after several offenses. The city would probably have higher collection rates too.
Improve the schools	It is a travesty that we are at the bottom of the ranking for education. How can we have a future with illiterate children? Make parents responsible. Make learning fun. Improve the bureaucracy, all the teachers can't be that bad!
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Alvernon 85712 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 125. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I think of Tucson as a retirement community.	It has a slower pace of life. Provides wonderful opportunities for seniors to develop ourselves. physically, emotionally and spiritually.
I like the Hispanic culture. I feel at home.	I appreciate having all the cultural things around me, music, food , the language, history etc.
I love the desert and the beauty of Tucson with surrounding mountains.	Esthetically, I think Arizona has so many beautiful places, for people who like the outdoors, this is wonderful
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011
Survey: 126. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
people willing to work as a community family	My extended family is elsewhere.
amazing creative ideas/energy in my community	The well of creative ideas/energy is limitless across the age levels.
ability to work together to right injustice	Each community working together can make the US what it's supposed to be.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The veil of narrow mindedness amongst government members	The veil of insularity covering AZ


Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Alvernon 85716 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 127. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity	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.
Natural environment	The upland Sonoran Desert ecology is unlike anyplace in the world. So much of the environment is accessible and close by making it easy for people to interact with the physical beauty of Tucson.
Supportive people	The community is filled with caring and helpful individuals who are willing to support others. For those individuals who less fortunate, there are others who go to great lengths to assist them.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Built environment	There are many structures that are poorly maintained and/or poorly designed. Given the climate, we need to utilize designs, materials and concepts that are better adapted to local conditions.
Civic engagement	Although Tucsonans care about each individually, there is a lack of commitment to the civic well being for the community as a whole. Leadership voids existing in many key segments of the community.
Education system	Educational institutions, particularly public systems, are not supported or funded in a way that yields quality student achievement. This impacts economic opportunities and local businesses ability to attract and retain a highly skilled work force. Local students who are the most talented and skilled leave the community for better careers elsewhere.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Starr Pass Boulevard and Greasewood 85713 // Years here: 54 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 128. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
friendliness, small-town feel	feel a part of the community
number and diversity of available cultural, etc. opportunities	enjoy athletics, art, music, theater, etc., and all are of high quality in Tucson

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Would like to see Metro government	Too many overlapping jurisdiction, with too many variable rules, regulations. etc.
Upgrade downtown	Would like to see a more vibrant, active downtown
Better infrastructure - roads, etc.	Too many potholes, etc. (have lost 2 tires at night to ones I couldn't see)
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Broadway 85748 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 129. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Freedoms	I like the fact that the state legislature does not prevent me from fulfilling my duties as husband, father, citizen by denying me the rights that allow me to fulfill these duties.
Minimal Government	I like that Arizona has a minimalist government compared to other states (e.g. California, Massachusetts). I would like to see further restriction of the government at the local and state level so citizens can be allowed to live their lives and earn a living without a substantial portion of what they earn being taken away. I would like to see entitlement programs ended and allow charities to take these roles. Forced charity is theft and that is what the government is doing now.
Good police	Robust police department with high standards. A high percentage of applicants do not make it out of the academy which is good. Officers are professional and good at their job. This will change however as the city further guts the police force.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Eliminate entitlements	Stop FORCING people to pay for their neighbors health care or food. If someone wants to help their neighbor out they will give to a charity. Current entitlements are a form of theft and erodes true charity.
Tucson City government	They routinely set up and encourage shadow bureaucracies in the form of Neighborhood associations and committees. This allows for radical special interests to drive the agenda an for the City government to shirk accountability. A council person was elected. They should make the decisions and be help accounted for them, not some "citizen's" committee
Anti business/growth	Stop using our tax dollars to buy "open space" and give out free rent and build hotels. Government should not be in the real estate business or own property. Get out of the way and stop making stupid sign rules and ridiculous hoops a business has to jump through to just start. A business should file an application for a business license and be able to open within a week. Stop charging businesses downtown $50k to open and then give out free rent to artists. Get the Marxists and anyone who does not believe in free market capitalism out of our government. We are tired of being your slaves.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: 1st and Roger 85705 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 130. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not a huge city	It's convenient


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road maintenance	Can drive safely and fast
More shopping places	It's convenient
An East-West freeway
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 85730 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 131. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
born and raised here	I was born and raised here.
born and raised here	I was born and raised here - was schooled here.
born and raised here	I was born and raised here - most of family is here.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get a whole bunch of people to leave.	Don't like how big it is. Like the old dirt streets, neighbors knowing and trusting each other, business owners knowing their customers/families.
Encourage many persons to go back to where they came from. Leave Tucson.	Still don't like how big it is.
Encourage people/business to leave Tucson.	TOO DAMN BIG! ! ! !
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: lamp post/cactus 85746
Survey: 132. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bicycling opportunities	I like to bike.
Abundance of trees	Trees look good and make you feel good.
Panoramic mountains	The beauty is awesome.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve bicycling infrastructure.	Bike riding is almost zero carbon footprint, good exercise and quiet.
Add more trees.	Trees add ecological benefits, provide clean air, shade and look good.
Provide economic and recreational opportunities for our youth.	Our youth are our future. We need to engage them as soon as possible to shape our future.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Aviation and Country Club 85713 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 133. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The wildlife in and around the city	I love animals and wildlife, and know that the future of all species, including humans, depends on how well we care for them.
The public/open lands in and around the city	These areas are habitat for the wildlife I love, and make this area beautiful.
The outdoor recreational opportunities in/around the city	I love to ride my horse, especially out on trails
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Conserve and manage water resources better	It is unsustainable to live in the desert southwest, especially in a growing urban area like Tucson, without conserving precious water.
Conserve more and better manage natural areas and open space.	These are the things that create the quality of life here.
Develop infrastructure for more sustainable, greener living for all.	Urban sprawl and accompanying development/traffic will destroy the quality of life here if it remains unchecked.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Ft Lowell/Soldier Trail 85749 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 134. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Makes diabetes easier to manage, makes breathing easier
Diverse community
Architecture
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Jobs	Hello!
Less stringent building/land use code to allow more small businesses build/adaptive reuse downtown
Reverse all those free real estate deals that are now still empty lots
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: stone/speedway 85705 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 135. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly	In any ways, Tucson has retained a small town feel while adding many of the extras of a big town.
Compassionate	People's willingness to give of their time and resources is powerful and inspiring. Since volunteerism is a passion of mine, it is great to know so many like-minded people populate our city.
Creative	It inspires me to participate in the arts and small businesses that have grown beyond our city. Tucson seems to attract people with creative minds and talents that they are so willing to share.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Support for education/educators	While we say we support education, it seems as if there is an adversarial approach. My husband works extremely hard and long hours as a public high school teacher for poor pay and no job security. The assumptions made about apathy and ineptness of all teachers due to a few poor examples is galling. Also, a lot of misinformation based on national discussions about unions in some states leave people with the impression that Tucson teachers are equally protected, which they are not.
Public transportation	While the major streets running east/west run regularly, if you need to head north/south, you need to add at least one extra hour or more to your trip. I would like to reduce our dependence on cars but cannot accommodate the extra time in my schedule.
Commit to in-growth	I have lived in central Tucson for >40 years. I am always distressed that my tax and utility dollars go to subsidize the cost of expanding the city limits while maintenance is ignored on city streets. If people want to live further out, they need to pay the true cost of putting in roads and utilities.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Swan 85711 // Years here: 44 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 136. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's a college town.	I'm college-age.
Everything is in relatively close proximity.	Gas prices are a BITCH, so I like not spending a tank to go get groceries.
The wild women. The wild women.	The rippin' and the tearin'. The rippin' and the tearin'.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The time it takes to fix the roads.	7 years for a damn freeway? Two for ONE intersection? Most need to be repaired. Get it done faster! Tucson drivers are bad enough without obstacles.
Entertainment availability.	Some nights, there just isn't a damn thing to do in this town past 10pm.
Economics.	Being on the top 10 lowest paying cities isn't a good look, babygirl.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Country Club & Ft. Lowell. 85716 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 137. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the inde feel.	I fit in with that environment
liberal contract to phoenix	i enjoy being surrounded by politically like minded people
sunsets and scenery	something you cannot get anywhere else
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
small town mindset	this mindset doesn't allow the city to grow. I feel like we miss out on a lot of things because of this.
nightlife	I enjoy concerts and music and food and these things are minimal in Tucson
inner city speed limit	contributes to small town mentality
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: wrightstown and pantano 85715 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 138. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Welcoming community	The people I meet WANT to be here, have chosen this as their home. I have found them generous about sharing business ideas and leads.
Weather and Outdoors	Being able to get outside and hike all year!
Southwest ambiance	I enjoy both the indian and "wild west" cultural aspects of this area.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Hear the liberal (centrist) voices	Reduce the ultra conservative rhetoric and resulting laws that hurt education funding, give rights to automatic weapons owners.
Stop wasting state money on suits against the feds.	Stop the suites for border issues and against healthcare and others that are draining our treasury and pressing a very conservative agenda.
Address homelessness and addiction issues	I don't like to walk on streets and drive past parks and other places and see people who are in need of help. We can do better.
Date of survey: Feb 14, 2011 // Home near: Kinney / Aho 85713 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 139. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My house.	I lived in a apartment that was 8'x10' for five years in San Francisco. It is nice to pay $100 less and have a two bedroom house.
affordable living.	As mentioned above, having space to own stuff is very nice.
Good University.	I will mention now that I actually hate living in Tucson and think the people are mostly hostile, however the University of Arizona is an acceptable place to go to college.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Complete lack of city center.	If you are not from Tucson, this town is large expansive and poorly designed. There is no central area to meet people or Enjoy non-car activities.
Golf Courses use water.	It is beyond my understanding that it is OK for the City to have a dry dead river and irrigated golf courses. So only the rich are allowed to enjoy lushness and water.
Tucson is a hateful place.	There must be something wrong with the education in Tucson, because people are just plain indifferent. This town is full of rude people who do not acknowledge you even if they run into you they are the ones who give you a dirty look.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinny 85757 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 140. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The climate.	I like relatively warm weather in the winter. The hot summers are bearable, compared to Phoenix and its extraordinary heat island that Tucson has less of.
The University of Arizona	The u of A is important for the community in many ways, including its educational opportunities, its economic benefits, and its extra curricular offerings, including sports and cultural activities.
Closeness to nature.	The metropolitan area has close access to natural areas that can be enjoyed in many ways.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The low density development patterns.	The low density/intensity development patterns threaten the summer climate of area and also the natural environment.
The poor condition of infrastructure.	Good infrastructure is important for public safety, economic development, respect and feeling for the community, and public activities.
The lack of effective public transit.	Tucson and the metro area would benefit from better public transit which could be supported by higher densities/intensities of uses.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 22nd Street and Kolb 85710 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 141. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The winters	I am 84 years old, have arthritis and not inclined to fight the cold, ice, snow of the more northerly cities.
The friendliness of the Tucson community	Like the feeling of loose community in Tucson. It is a humanly warm environment.
Ability to get around to accomplish the things I need to do without undue crowds, congested traffic (although it is getting worse) and the reasonable amount of time and gas to get things done.	Being able to get almost all of my life necessities in the area of Tucson in which I live without running all over the city to accomplish same.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increased public transportation	I would use the bus in town if the distance to the bus stop was walkable for my age (84).
Allowing manufactured homes in residential areas of the city/county	I would like to have a smaller living unit in another part of town and would opt for a manufactured home if they were allowed to save money and have a lot on which I could have a productive vegetable garden that would provide me and my wife with products for our table
More land for community garden activity	If I can't have a garden due to lack of space or soil conditions, I would like to have a community garden area nearby that I could use.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: North First Ave. and Orange Grove Road 85718 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 20s
Survey: 142. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It seems so personable.	The Tucson population is large, yet it is so friendly
generosity	People give a lot in this community, especially to the needy.
people	People are down to earth in this community and are for the most part friendly.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make it less political	Sheriff Dupnik was such an embarrassment by calling all of us haters and racists.
Remove all of the cameras	I feel so violated by always having a camera on to take your picture
Business taxes	Every time I turn around, it seems like I have to pay another tax to stay in business.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: sabino canyon/cloud 85750 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 143. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Potential	I see Tucson as a city with a lot going for it and even more possibility 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.
Community-based centers	Parks, parks are the gathering place for all ages and classes. Tucson lacks the beaches and rivers which attract so many other people to designated spaces in other cities. If Tucson places resources and space towards community enjoyment, the cities overall health and satisfaction would most likely increase with these spaces.
Transportation	Although we are not plagued by highways. I see Tucson in the far future in which metro lines will be possible beginning with a metro line running from downtown going down Broadway and another going north on Oracle.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Development	This town needs leaders who are willing to assist the development that is going to happen. Ready or not this place will grow and its up to our leaders to dictate how that growth happens.


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and country club 85716 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 144. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Variety of cultural/arts events and historical awareness	A community that is culturally, artistically and historically aware of itself can have reasonable focus of what its future could be
Variety of nearby bio zones	Within two hours or less of almost pristine desert, grass lands, oak forest, pine forest, etc.
UA, PCC, astronomy center	Educational is valued by tucsonans, and astronomy is modern yet it a connection between our civilization and older cultures/civilizations including the hohokam.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Greener right of ways and rain water harvesting	Plain concrete is too plain, we should harvest rain fall to nourish native vegetation and replenish our water table
Light rail is happening yet ...	The light rail is happening yet in comparison to metro-phoenix our immediate first efforts do not match our vision, at least a start (when comparing to the humble beginnings of the tube in london, the subway in nyc or the t in boston).

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: mid-way between 1st/Grant & Speedway/Euclid 85705 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 145. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Sunny, swimming weather, mild at night
Access to major highways / travel	Feel like i can take a day trip to many destinations in the west from here

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce conservatives in politics	Tired of budget cuts to education, health care, solar developments when prisons get a ton of money and the governor takes care of her crony buddies and not the state
Promote diversity initiatives	Tired of old dusty white people trying to ruin everything

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 8th and Park 85719 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 146. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Most people don't vote.	It will accelerate the consequences of electing self-absorbed politicians.
Most people tolerate incompetent politicians.	Maybe the politicians will make such poor decisions that fewer people will want to move or live here.
We have no transportation plan.	It will make going anywhere not close to home very aggravating. There is no way to fix this problem. It is cost prohibitive.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 147. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Most people don't vote.	It accelerates the consequences of political decisions that are overwhelmingly short-sighted and selfish. It allows some people to have much more influence than they deserve and most of the time those people don't have the kind of perspective that is either useful or effective in making our community balanced in various ways: growth is planned with future generations foremost in mind, water resources are not rationed draconianly, transportation is efficient not an ordeal, etc. In short- for the most part- the same people that caused most of our problems are still in positions of influence and it's difficult to believe they have the ability to solve the problems they created. At some point more people will realize that the only way to change the solution is to change the people(and their mindset) that created the problems. Perhaps then more people will vote.
Most of our politicians are incompetent.	It's somewhat related to the first answer. My hope is that the incompetency will make it less likely that people and businesses will want to move here. This is already happening. There are already too many people here. Maybe some will start moving away.
Our transportation plan.	There is no transportation plan and there is nothing anybody can do to make transportation in this community efficient, expedient or pleasant. We are past the point of no return. More than any other consequence of this community's leaders' decisions over the past few decades is the complete and utter failure of transportation planning. It clearly represents what is wrong with the choices we have made in respect to our leadership.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Political leaders that make growth less profitable.	The ones we have are pathetic and they have buried us in debt while they have made some people very wealthy. Was it worth it?
Zoning density increased in urban area. No sprawl.	More open space would be nice.
Less people.	There are already too many. If there is ever a crisis and food or water resources will be a problem. In a worst case scenario it would be catastrophic.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Country Club. 85716 // Years here: 59 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 148. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Catalina Mountains	I grew up watching the shadows in the Catalina Mountains and watching the slopes and crags turn pink in the sunset. It is important to me that our valley between these four magnificent mountain ranges stays pure, with easy access to the mountains and environment.
The Arts	Tucson has a great variety of artistic pursuits available and many musical venues. It is possible to watch the opera, a musical, either from a Tucson company or touring, listen to a symphony or orchestra.
The Gem Show	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 jewelry for friends and myself.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Transportation	There is no way to get around the city without owning a car. The bus system, unreliable and with few lines, does not fulfill the needs of people without cars and of those who wish not to drive. A rail system would aide in getting people off the road and comfortably to their destination.
Solar Power	Tucson has a wonderful opportunity for solar panels. With very few cloudy days, Tucson is perfectly situated to take advantage of solar power, but instead we get most of our electricity from Northern Arizona coal.
Water use and source	There is not enough water to sustain 1 million people naturally in Tucson. Instead we import our water from the CAP and pump it from increasing depths in the ground. In order to get Tucson on a path towards independence, we need to find ways to better recycle, treat and use our precious water.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Campbel 85719 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 149. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Slower pace and friendly neighbors	Since I have reached my 60's, everyday quality of life is more precious.
The beauty of the mountains and the wide open sky.	There are few places I've lived that make me smile as much as our beautiful sunsets and clean air.
The climate	At my age my arthritis has progressed; the dry climate keeps me from hurting as much as it could, and I don't have as much energy for shoveling snow anymore.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The increased preservation of historical buildings.	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.
Tax is way to too high.	A ten percent tax seems like an extraordinary price to pay compared to the rest of the states.
Spanish as a required second language in our schools.	English is our national language. However, many other countries in the world require English as a second language, which I believe gives their citizens an edge over the US in well-roundedness. Being so close to the Mexican border makes learning Spanish important.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Country Club 85716 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 150. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly People	it is nice to interact with friendly people in central Tucson
easy access to central Tucson events
Family
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
better public transportation	it would be great to have better public transportation to go to and from events downtown. Rail or light rail network


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 5th St. and columbus 85711 // Years here: 44
Survey: 151. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University	Business and Engineering schools
Climate	Mild weather most of the year
Topography	Mountains and hiking options
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Housing standards	Very low housing standards near prime areas in town
Student accommodation	Limited accommodation is not an incentive
Number of outdoor eateries	Take advantage of the scenery
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and First 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 152. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The reason I moved here. Sunsets!	The views are excellent since you can see east to west from one end of the city to the other. Very few tall buildings.
The people and friendliness	I have found many who are relatively open to say hi and talk with you.
The Saguaro Parks	Please preserve them cause of the heritage of the old west. It really makes the ambiance of Tucson a great place to live.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The construction areas seem to last too long	I find major improvements a must, yet there seems to be a lackadaisical attitude on the City development departments on overseeing the projects.
Traffic cameras	Appears to be more focus on "getting" revenue than the ways its used! As in the prior statement, more money seems to be wasted on the lack of overseeing the construction project...they take too long to finish!
More focus on the parks for our areas	Another problem with money spending in our budgets. Where is some of this 1/2% money going in our city since it was passed a year ago? Seems it only went to "finish" projects...started years ago!...on prior budgeted monies!
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Kolb & Golf Links 85730 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 153. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Great people	I think people in Tucson are more caring and giving than typical communities
The land	I like hiking and having quick access to mountains and desert
Community events	There's always something to do and a wide variety of music and art
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Political Climate	I would like for the county and city to be more in sync with each other.
Outreach to new business and employers	More efforts need to be made to bring in good employers and business
More support for downtown	Good progress is being made, needs more support from the community and government.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 154. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community members caring for each other	From organizations like Interfaith Community Services and other citizens stepping up in a time of need, there is a great sense of community that comes from living here. There's much work left to be done, but it's a great start.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation options	Coming from Dallas, highways made a vast improvement on getting from place to place, even with congestion during rush hour. North and East Tucson desperately need some option for faster transportation as the areas continue to develop. Other options, such as buses, would be welcome as well.
Idea that Tucson is a small college town	Tucson is no longer a small college town. Unfortunately, this mentality leads people to ignore the necessary issues big cities face (like transportation). Let's instead embrace our big city future and intentionally plan to be the best million plus metro area. Incorporation of unincorporated areas may aid this as more people will have a greater stake in the fate of Tucson.
Construction of city roads	Considering the speed with which the highway was built and added onto, the almost glacial pace of city street construction is intolerable. Incentives for quality yet quick work, and disincentives for delays may help.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Lambert and La Canada 85737 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 155. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	I need to spend lots of time outdoors and Tucson has so much in the way of urban trails, hiking opportunities, bike paths, etc. I love all the events held regularly, particularly "Tucson Meet Yourself" and "Second Saturday." I walk up Tumamoc hill regularly too.
More liberal political climate	So much happening, many groups exploring and being involved with decisions for the future of Tucson, the state and country.
The beauty of the desert	So far much of the natural beauty of the desert has been preserved. I want to keep it this way. I love the Desert Museum and Tohono Chul.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The planning of downtown	We need a feasible, comprehensive plan for the downtown and a time line for completion. The sidewalks need to be upgraded to be safe for all the walkers we want to attract downtown. More trees!
Better street maintenance	Need to not have to dodge potholes. More urban trees needed to shade streets.
More water conservation	Would like to see more earth works, cisterns and other rain catchment practices implemented by the city.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 156. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
diversity	I like knowing and interacting with a variety of people.
climate	I like to be outside.
mountains	I appreciate beauty.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
become sustainable	We need to be realistic that we live in a desert with limited water and otherwise live in a sustainable manner
provide more public transportation and make it free or more affordable	I'm tired of big polluting cars and traffic jams and appalled that public transportation is not a priority
decrease pollution	Global warming is already here.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Stone 85705 // Years here: 54 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 157. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small size	Phoenix and L.A. have the same climate, but Tucson is still small enough that I don't feel completely lost in a megalopolis.
My relaxed neighborhood	I live in central Tucson in Raul Grihalva's voting district. We are a mixed neighborhood, have mesquite pancake breakfasts. It's a real neighborhood in the old sense of the word.
A progressive political presence.	As conservative and libertarian as Arizona is, i.e. Governor Brewer, Tucson remains a vocal thorn in the sides of the powers that be.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More solar power	I have a dream of a city government that would take on the challenge of finding funding to make Tucson the solar capital of the U.S. I think the population would participate.
Since the Loughlin killings, I would like our schools to undergo a violence prevention and teacher training to identify at risk youth.	The killings at Safeway require a long term community response.
Improve bus service	We won't get away from car usage until we increase the number of buses. To begin with, we wouldn't need more routes, just more buses for each route and to increase buses on the weekends so that people would not have to wait one to two hours for a bus.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: University and Stone 85705 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 158. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easy access to wilderness areas	Spending time outside and in natural setting recharges me.
Healthy arts and music scene / Hispanic culture	I like music and the arts!
Laid back people	Like to see relaxed people, and to feel relaxed myself
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Add bicycle routes	Given the weather, the geography, the popularity of biking, we should have DEDICATED bike roads (like the ones in Holland) criss-crossing the city. A truly progressive city should optimize its capabilities for non-emissions transport!
Continue multi-use development downtown	The downtown is improving, but to encourage more people to spend more time there, it needs multi-use development. We need people LIVING there. In my mind this is a better solution than a giant new convention center and hotel (I'm glad that notion is currently out of favor).
Make it harder to purchase guns	We all have a responsibility, and perhaps an opportunity, to prevent gun violence.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway 85749 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 159. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My job	I have a pretty amazing job. It is located in Tucson.
Nice Winters	Warm winters are nice. Shoveling snow, ice, snow boots, and etc are now a thing of the past.
Not much to do, so I can save money	I believe I can save more money because there isn't much to do here that I am interested in. I do not go to shows often, concerts (big artists don't normally come to Tucson), etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Convert it to a big(ger) city	I dislike the 'slowness' of Tucson. I thought I would adjust to it by now (1.75 years living here) but I haven't. No NBA/NFL teams, no top food restaurants (Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Grand Lux Cafe, etc.), no 'city-feeling', no major attractions, no large theme parks, a handful of clubs (which aren't very good if you ask me), etc. The downtown area is extremely small and doesn't attract me at all. Tucson, in my opinion, is attractive to retired persons or high school kids looking to get into college. I am neither of those, thus I feel like I have been pushed in some corner for persons who don't belong. Hopefully IGT can change that.
More diversity	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.
Not enough young professionals	With not very may people with open minds and not very many young professionals (that I've seen/come across) it makes it extremely hard to date, connect with people, create that circle of friends. All of these are essential to a well-needed healthy foundation in a place you move to with no family or friends.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: La Canada/Lambert 21207 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 160. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	I attend the university and it is providing me with many opportunities for the future
The heat	I cannot stand the cold, and the high summer is still okay to walk around in
The lack of light pollution	Seeing the stars at night is both beautiful and useful for astronomical research
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase use of solar energy	We are wasting resources if we do not take advantage of this plenty
Fewer people living on the streets	It is dangerous and off-putting.
Smoother roads	My car can only take so much. Appearance means a lot to investors, as well!
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Euclid and 6th St. 85719 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 161. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Spring time weather	Outdoor activities with my family


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local government	n/a


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 162. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Most everything I need is close by	My work, my family, places to shop
Quiet	Very little noise

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduction in crime	Sometimes, not always, bad things happen and then most people in the community talk about it


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Congress/Grande 85745 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 163. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people surrounding A mountain	Because people share things and work together
The bus services	Because I have transportation
Shopping Center	Because they are in working distance
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sidewalks	because I walk on it all the time


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Cedar/Palomas 85745
Survey: 164. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UofA	Education, recreation, job creation
Shopping convenience	Food stores, clothing stores, refreshments
Bus route	Close by
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sidewalks	People get hurt tripping
Road	Too many bumps

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Congress/Grande 85745 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 165. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather and topography	This area provides access in a matter of a few hours to every imaginable weather condition. The mountains and skies are just beautiful. More time needs to be taken to appreciate what we have here.
Big/Small town	Provides a closer knit community feeling. Seems you run into people everywhere that you know.
Diversity	The region is a melting pot of culture.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Business climate	We don't seem to be business friendly. No incentives for new industries.
Schools	Too many school districts that waste too much money on administration rather than education.
Glass recycling	If this community would recycle glass, have deposits on glass, etc. It would help to eliminate the awful mess on our streets and in our desert.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Lambert and La Canada 85737 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 166. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The weather is so nice you can go out just about any day and enjoy yourself
Some of the people	I will have to say that most of the people in Tucson are very nice but others just don't care about what they do and how they do it!

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
What you have to go through to open a business	The city building official was hired to fix this issue and I can tell by talking to people that the system is still broke and until that happens this city will never get back to growing a tax base that the City can live by!
Make the road wider and the parking spaces wider	Most roads in Tucson cannot handle the traffic that it has on it today let not even look into the future. The city leader have to come up with a vision to make the city more accessible to people who would like to come to Tucson. The work that was done on IH 10 to better traffic flow on and off IH 10 is the worst I have driven in 40 years of driving and I have driven all over the world!

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Rita Rd 85747 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 167. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the weather	I like being able to just get up and go and not worry about snow , rain, or fog
the weather	saa
weather	saa
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
get rid of Antenori...he hates the city workers	I am struggling to make ends meet and he keeps wanting to cut my pay more and more. I feel so depressed b/c i feel the city doesn't care about it's workers
stop furloughing single parents that work for city	I feel that no one in charge understands how hard it is for single parents to make mortgage, provide food and clothing for my teenager while my paycheck keeps getting less and less. It's over whelming and I don't see an end in site. What's the point of living when the leaders don't care.
find another avenue to raise money w/out taking money from city employees	Please understand how much my paycheck means to me. If I don't make enough money, how can I provide for my family?? Why doesn't the Leadership of the city recognize that? Why don't they care???
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: countryclub / speedway 85716 // Years here: 37 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 168. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	Weather is great year round.
desert climate	Plant life, environment, outdoor activities

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	It's difficult driving around Tucson. Stop and go traffic.
Business environment	More job opportunities.
Schools	Improve level of education K thru 12, it's this communities future and prosperity.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Sahuarita Road and Wilmont Road 85629 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 169. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather allows for lots of outdoor activities.	I can have an outdoor garden, go for a hike, ride a bike, walk or run with family or friends, swim outdoors, and not deal with many environmental disasters common to other parts of the country.
There are lots of great restaurants to enjoy.	There are many locally owned and operated places to eat a great variety of really tasty food, whether indoors or out on a patio.
The cost of living is reasonable.	Many people are able to afford a home and earn a decent wage to enjoy daily life.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The quality of roads can stand much improvement.	The roads are in great need of quality repair, including quality striping, and complete removal of old or temporary paint lines that remain on the roadways.
Provide appropriate law enforcement for the community.	Tucson citizens deserve enough law enforcement officers to properly and effectively execute the tasks required of them.
Make Tucson actually bike-friendly.	Bike trails are poorly maintained, start and stop, and inadequate to be considered truly useful for safe commute or recreational purposes.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: speedway and harrison 85710 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 170. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My family is here	I am a third generation Arizonan, second generation Tucsonan, my mother and son are still here and this is very important to me.
The weather	I am a desert rat and love the warm, hot weather. I enjoy outdoor sports and can participate year round. Winter sports are only a 4 hour drive away.
Lifestyle	While the big city lifestyle is exciting and much more cosmopolitan, I like being able to wear jeans and shorts just about anywhere. I like that I know so many people in and around the community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic/road conditions.	It's time that Tucson joined the 21st century. We need to improve the surface streets and have more freeways and parkways. It's just time!!! It should not take as long to get across town as it takes to get to Chandler!
Employment opportunities	City and county government are the largest employers and this hurts not only these employees (no where else to go for the services they provide) but also limits the things that attract new business to the area.
Finish the downtown revitalization for christsakes!	There are millions of dollars set aside to improve the downtown. Do it already! Get a new plan, new people, new ideas! Rio Nuevo is old and dead! New plans are needed.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Magee/La Canada 85704 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 171. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A Place where I can raise a family.	A home is what you make it. As a parent it is a good place to raise my children. Schools, Church, social activities in the community.
The weather	We Tucsonans have an abundant about of Sunshine. This leads to a happy community.
Social service clubs in our Pueblo	Many Social service clubs in the community helps give a number of community a better hope. Like the Lions, for $65 dollars you can get an Exam and eye glasses. Clubs contribute to families whom can not afford glasses. Helping people with their vision needs is a good service.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More business friendly opportunities	I think where there is less government and better business opportunities this give a community better growth and community ability.
Get rid of Gang activities.	I see gangs in Tucson is our local terrorist groups miss guided. If you in a gang, get them off the street. Uphold the 10 PM curfew on youth.
Inner City freeways.	I can tell you I do not know what the City leaders are thinking of but we need inner City Freeways. Go to Tulsa, 450K there is 7 inner City freeways. What are wrong with these people?
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Kolb and Speedway 85710 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 172. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The weather allows us the enjoy our surroundings more. More cycling, more running, in other words, we thoroughly enjoy all the outdoor activities with the great weather.
Culture	Tucson is filled with culture. Great cultural activities, art galleries, casinos and celebration of its history.
People	People are friendly and welcoming.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	Repair the rutted streets and potholes. Improve the conditions of all city streets.
Music / Arts	Bring big-name concerts. Too many stop in Phoenix and leave Tucson in the dust. We need the big name artists to play here so we don't spend our money in Phoenix.
Byways / Traffic	Build byways to improve the flow of city-street traffic. Rush hour is horrific, trying to make it from one end of Tucson to the other.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway / Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 55 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 173. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feeling within a larger city	I can get around town fairly easily, I know my neighbors and socialize with them.
Beautiful scenery	Mt. Lemmon, hiking trails, surrounded by mountains
College town!	Access to good medical care/UA. Basketball games, young people in our community that care.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Need more jobs that pay higher wages	I was somewhat surprised by the low pay scale here--not able to attract the best people to work for growing companies.
More progressive thinkers	There seems to be a little "backwater" thinking here.
More road improvements	Go ahead with the Grant Road project!
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Sweetwater/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 174. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Ahhhh, to sit outside at 5 am on a spring day and sip your coffee and listen to the desert doves call out their desert song....total peace. To feel the early morn sun warm your propped up legs while you read a book....pure heaven.
Relaxed way of life	I am semi-old ( in my 60's) and I am not interested in zooming around a town like Los Angeles or have a zillion lights like Vegas. I also do not desire to deal with people on a proverbial constant mission, I like to slow down at times and smell the mesquite!
Architecture	Particular architectural elements bring a feeling of calmness , a feeling of serenity to me. Southwest architecture / old Mexico brings me a feeling of 'realness' and grounds me.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Economy	I would like / dream of having a Tucson where hard work can get you a comfortable life, unlike now, no matter how hard you work you are lucky to just get by, unless you are from out of state and came here with bouque bucks.
Camaraderie (sp?)	I would like the people of Tucson so take time out to get to know their neighbors, to get to know their town, to stop and actually see those they pass on their way to whatever 'really important' thing that has all their attention.
Assistance to those in need	I would like our 'aide' organizations to be strong again, to have participation from the public via volunteerism, to have the funds to provide the material needs for those in need.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Pantano 85710 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 175. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	This is the reason I moved here.
access to nature	outings to Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemon, golfing
low key	Low key dress code
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Safety awareness and compliance	The risk of my own children getting in the line of fire, being hit by an intoxicated driver or being transported by an unsecured driver.
Needed health checks for TB especially in the shadow community	It makes me nervous that people without a health check are allowed to prepare my food.
Public Transportation
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: swan/sunrise 85718 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 176. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	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.
University influence	Allows for multi-faceted thinking and funding. There is so much potential economically if we let the university thrive in this community.
Small town feeling	I grew up here and love feeling like I belong here.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Parochial way of thinking/turf battles	Nothing ever gets done because there are so many power struggles.
Diverse economy and jobs	I would like to live in a community where I could have multiple choices of employment and my kids could be employed here. Bring business here and then see how good it gets!
Less empty crummy lots	Push for Brownfields redevelopment!
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Euclid and Speedway 85719 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 177. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Always warm weather
Scenery	Love the cactus and rare desert landscape
Downtown	The buildings are so far well preserved and maintained
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime level	Need better/harsher laws to be able to enforce.
Gas prices	Gas prices (although then many places) are insanely to high.
Choice of utility companies	More of a selection of utilities companies would allow for competition. Possibly not a shut off of the whole Rita ranch area.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/ Rita 85747 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 178. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Opportunity	In a growing town such as Tucson, there is opportunity. Myself and my working sons have found work, even in this tough economy. If you are good at what you do, and are diligent, you can find work in this town.
Sound educational system	A town must be able to educate its masses in order to sustain and develop a competing level of growth and keep its workforce and this town has this draw.
Climate	Living in this moderate climate allows an active family such as mine, the advantage of enjoying more camping, fishing, boating, and hiking. We moved from the midwest many years ago and have tripled our outdoor experiences.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Economics	To avoid the devastating economic turndown this town incurred, I suggest the City of Tucson incorporate or annex all water served areas. Then, should another economic episode strike, the town will not suffer as it has from previously depending on low sales tax revenues. When building halted, 300,000 workers left this city.
Roads	Maintenance of streets is crucial to the public eye. If an asphalt street is maintained, it will last beyond fifty years. Crack sealing is not as expensive as replacing pavement. Keeping the roadside trash down is necessary as winter visitors and travelers pass in and out of town. The unemployed could be utilized and paid to pick up trash prior to receiving an unemployment check.
Solar	This town receives six trillion horsepower a day from the sun, and this city should be the leader in this field. Tucson Water could pump water uphill to a reservoir during the day via solar pumps, and at night release the stored energy to turn generators. In peak season, or in an emergency, this non potable water could be made ready for use. Or a recreational lake could be credited for terminal storage.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Dove Mountain Blvd. and Tangerine Rd. 85658 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 179. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Te weather	I don't like the cold, and the weather allows me to exercise outdoors for most of the year.
Outdoor Recreation Activities	I enjoy hiking, golf, running, etc... Lots to do and lots of places to them within short distances.
University of Arizona	Am an alumni and enjoy supporting the University and it's athletic programs.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	For a small city it is awfully difficult to get around.
Attitudes about government	There are too many people who allow their distrust of government to cause them to act out loudly and negatively.
Downtown	It's not exciting and gives people a negative impression of the City because often it is the first thing they see.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: I-10 and Webtworth 85641 // Years here: 28 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 180. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	No rain Out side activities
The weather	No Snow able to bike outside
The weather	Sunny able to bike outside
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the local government	They are not up to the job, if it where time of kissing babies and ribbon cutting the Tucson city council is the group more than that, they are way out of it.
the local government	they have no vision
the local government	they harm more than they help
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: speedway/painted hills 85745 // Years here: 28 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 181. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The old heritage of the city	Many people wish they lived back in the days of cowboys and ranches and the close community feel. Tucson has a lot of this.
Small town feel	With all the big cities in the country it's nice to live in a big city with a small town feel.
The mountains around the city	It's nice to fly in to Tucson and see how the mountains seem to cradle the city and protect it.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The old style culture and way of thinking	Tucson can be both the old style town and the new forward 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.
The people who run the city	It seems that the Mayor and City Council need to get out and meet the people and see what the problems of the City are from the people's perspective. There seems to be a disconnect.
A new look and feel for downtown	The feel of downtown now is a government center - nothing really to draw people in to the downtown. We need some flash - some color and some lights. Downtown is boring!
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Catalina & Tanque Verde 85749 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 182. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather.	Need I say more?
Diversity	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.
Location	We have the cool mountains nearby and southern California is close enough to drive to, without having to live there.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need an amusement park.	There isn't a lot for kids to do after they out grow McDonalds and Chuck-e-Cheese.
Leadership	Rio Nuevo. Again, need I say more?
More business friendly.	City government needs to assist small business rather than be a road block to success.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Rita and Nexus 85747 // Years here: 49 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 183. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beautiful topography	I enjoy participating in outdoor activities and the abundance of parks, trail systems and outdoor events are a definite plus for me!
Mild winter seasons	The mild winter weather also allows me to participate nearly year round in outdoor activities. Summers are kind of hot, but thank goodness for swimming pools!
The blending of various cultures	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve the downtown and surrounding areas so they are viable	I would like to have a centrally located place to live, work and play where I don't have to drive to get there.
Clean up the blight	There are many vacant buildings and homes that are going into a state of disrepair. Get the owners to maintain or demolish them.
Ensure that the rental housing market has good, efficient inventory	I rented for many years before buying a house. My brother is on a fixed income and it's very difficult to find a decent rental that is in good repair and weather resistant. $500/month gets a run down apartment or guest house in "not so good" parts of town, and the landlords don't do anything to maintain the places... just collecting rent.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Country Club/ Aviation Hwy. 85713 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 184. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	I'm from New England and am done with the cold climate and snow.
Big sky and beautiful mountains	The night sky is beautiful as are the mountains. My home town did not afford these vistas.
Multi-cultural	Tucson is a diverse community and offers so many opportunities to learn about other cultures.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Find new ways to bring life to the downtown area.	The downtown area does not offer very much to the mature citizenship of Tucson. There are clubs that cater to the younger crowd, but there's not much that would draw people of my age.
Rehab the older neighborhoods	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.
Keep the City cleaner	I know these are tough financial times, but it's difficult to see our city look unkempt and dirty.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Harrison and Golf Links 85730 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 185. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
diversity	love meeting people from many different backgrounds and ethnicities
small town feel in a big city	makes life less hectic......feel like you are a part of the community and not just a number on the wall
climate	love the moderate winters and I even love the heat of summer!!!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
traffic	drive across town everyday for work
tolerance for immigrants	very important to my heart
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Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: broadway / harrison 85710 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 186. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
MOUNTAINS	NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO IN TUCSON NOTHING IS BUILT TO BLOCK THE VIEWS


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Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 187. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Relative nice weather year round.
Recreation	I enjoy hiking and enjoying nature
Historic sites
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less input from neighborhood assoc.	To many special interests watching out for themselves and not for community as a whole.
Vote for City Council by Ward w/Political Party listed
Strong Mayor and City Council. City manager only to carry policy of Mayor and city council
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 22nd St/Houghton 85748 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 188. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The values of the people who live here	Tucsonans generally are engaged and care about what happens around them. The genuinely want to make Tucson a "better" place to live in not just now but in the future.
The beauty of the desert	The natural areas around Tucson are among the most beautiful arid areas in the world. This is a reason to be here.
The community's interest in water and growth issues	This means that many people here have an interest in the future of this community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The City's water utility should not expand unless annexation is a condition	The water resources the City has amassed over the past many decades should be for the benefit of the City of Tucson and Tucson Water's customers
More areas of unincorporated Pima County should incorporate as population densities increase	Pima County should be like other counties in Arizona and not so competitive with the incorporated areas in Pima County...or hostile to future incorporations. Pima County should do county things...not "city" things.
RTA priorities should not be set by the Pima County administrator. The priorities should be based on what the voters actually approved.	The County appears to being doing a "bait and switch" with the voters regarding the priority of the RTA projects. This makes all government look bad and it adds to inter-governmental hostilities. This is why there should never be a "regional water authority" which the County would similarly want to manipulate to serve its own needs and not those of the people who live here.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Tucson Blvd and 6th Street 85716 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 189. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
THE WEATHER	WHERE I WORK
I WISH IT WAS SAFER HERE.	THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH POLICE OFFICERS AND THE CRIME RATE IS OUTRAGEOUS
I WISH IT WAS A SAFE PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN AND IT ISNT	REFER TO QUESTION #2
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Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 190. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
mountains	they are beautiful and so close
home-town feel	people care about each other
laid back	not the hustle and bustle of everyone trying to out-do everyone else
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beautify the downtown and surrounding area	Tucson is so beautiful on the outskirts - the downtown area is all cement and is just not something to be proud of
get people to think of the community as a whole instead of just their area	I'm tired of time, effort and money being wasted on things because it helps one specific area and can get someone re-elected - it won't be until we all start thinking as a community instead of ourselves that we can move forward and make Tucson something to be proud of
Better bike paths throughout the city and surrounding area	There are bike paths - but they start and stop in the middle of no-where - it would be nice to have continuous bike paths or even bike only routes to encourage more biking
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Sabino Canyon / SUnrise 85750 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 191. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I don't like cold, snow, tornadoes
Fairly large city with a country feel	Tucson is a large city but it doesn't have a lot of freeways that divide it up like Phoenix.

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Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 192. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural Diversity	Can appreciate different points of view and realize we are all human beings. Helps to keep an open mind.
The Arts	Music and art are unifying and enriching. They should never be cut. Creativity should never be stifled.
Small town atmosphere	Tucsonans are very generous when it comes to helping others
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cut useless spending on trolley, consultants etc.	Architects, consultants paid large amounts but no results. Money is pocketed without accountability. Someone is profiting but not the citizens of Tucson.
Clean up the City. Reinstate graffiti abatement.	Pride in the City involves maintaining it clean.
Rededication to the Arts	The Arts are being cut from Education. A City cannot thrive without the Arts.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 193. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easy access to the freeway	I drive on the freeway all the time and the new widening of the freeway made it easier to travel on.
Shopping centers	The shopping centers have a large variety of stores. Not the same on each block. Easy access in and out of shopping centers.
Large variety of recreational parks	You don't have to travel too far to enjoy a picnic in the park. More parks are offering movies and concerts now then before.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better lighting on streets	I walk to my university at night from the bus and the lighting is real bad and the trees and shrubs are in the walk ways.
Intersection lights	The intersection traffic lights need to be motion detected. Coming off Ruthrauff and the freeway, you will sit there for 5 minutes waiting for the green light to make a left turn. Scarey real late at night and a car pulls next to you with dark windows.
More graffiti removal	Too much graffiti still exists.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Sandario/Magee, but lived at Kolb/Golf Links most of my life 85743 // Years here: 47 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 194. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
climate	I like that I can hike in the desert and in the mountains without driving too far. I enjoy the fall, winter and spring months and the beautiful sky. It is only this color in Tucson.
History	There is a deep and rich history in Southern Arizona that is very special.
This is my home	I am a Tucson native. I grew up here and raised my children here. We consider Tucson our home which makes Tucson more than special.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of leadership	The current mayor and council along with the city manager do not provide strong leadership to the community.
Lack of venues for family	There are not enough venues for family activities. We need developers to come in and create skate parks, amusements parks, sports parks...something for family and youth development
crime enforcement	I would like to see more of an emphasis on cleaning up the city. Cleaning up graffiti, littering, homeless shanties 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.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Years here: 42 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 195. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the University	The UofA is doing a lot of important research and drawing in a lot of intelligent students to Tucson - both grad and undergrad. Those students go on to stay and be brilliant within the city itself - or go without and help build Tucson and the UofA's reputation countrywide - and the university itself offers so much to the community and Tucson culture.
Bike Routes	The emphasis on maintaining bike accessibility within the city helps Tucson be not only one of the most bike friendly cities in the U.S., but also one of the healthier. An active citizenry is a necessity, and providing not only bike lanes on (almost) all major streetways, but also bike lockers, bike information, and the BAC encourages those who might otherwise stay indoors or drive.
Solar efforts	I would expect a city with nigh on 350 days of full sunlight to exploit their solar potential, and am therefore delighted to see so much of it here and hope to continue seeing that emphasis and innovation. If we aren't already, we should be the city of solar innovation.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 196. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
fall	nice
spring	nicer
winter	nicest
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the city council	they are inept and guided by their own agendas
enforce sb 1070	illegal aliens are a drain on health care and social services

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: broadway and stone 85701 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 197. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The views of the desert and mountains	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.
The weather	As a person with arthritis, the warm weather here is a godsend.
The people	Most people in Tucson are friendly and are often willing to help out in time of need.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City/County government is too political	City/County government should be run more like a business and less like small kingdoms. The City and County do not even get along with each other well.
Make the City more business friendly	We seem to tax and fee small businesses to death. It is sad to drive around town and see a business closed that you saw open the day before. We need to encourage them to develop and stay in business.
Improve our public education.	If my daughter was under 18, I would not want to enroll her in TUSD. They seem more interested in having multiple layers of administration than educating children.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: River and Craycroft 85750 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 198. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
easy access to wilderness and public outdoor land	As a landscape photographer, biker and climber, close, easy access to the desert and the mountains is a primary recreational and therapeutic asset.
weather	the long temperate season makes number 1 more accessible than most anywhere outside California. I hate the cold and I can take the heat.
arts and culture	Tucson has a fairly vibrant arts and music scene. I've played in rock bands and exhibited art and I enjoy attending shows of all sorts. Those scenes are important to my quality of life. That said, I'd rate Tucson as a second or third tier city in terms of the amount and quality of music and art available.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
more support for uniquely Tucson events	Tucson Meet Yourself, El Tour de Tucson, the All Souls Procession, the Gem Show, golf tournaments, there are a large number of events that bring people to Tucson. But, too often, City government and the community react as though they've never happened before. Almost all of these events struggles to find the money to carry on from year to year. Yet the economic effects of these events are huge. Government regulations and inspectors need to change their attitude from "What are these groups doing wrong?" to "How can I clear the way to make this event happen." Public and private groups need to make sure that the funding is in place to make these events as reliable and well-known as the New Orleans Jazz Fest, Chinese New Year in San Francisco and other event meccas. We have enormous potential to take these events to the next level.
increase infill and living options in down and mid town	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.
tame the attitude	Thousands of people move here every year for the weather and the amenities, but all I seem to hear from locals are complaints. Government sucks, Rio Nuevo is a boondoggle, there's nothing to do here. There are problems everywhere. Let's try to solve them instead of whining endlessly.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Alvernon 85711 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 199. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
CITY PARKS	OUR FAMILY USES THEM A LOT FOR EXERCISE, FUN, AND FOR THE CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO DO THINGS THEY CAN NOT DO AT HOME.
the MOUNTAINS	THEY PROVIDE EXCELLENT HIKING AND ARE BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT.
WEATHER	NOT SO MUCH THE HEAT BUT MOST OF MY FAMILY HAS MEDICAL PROBLEMS AND REALLY COLD PROLONGED WINTERS WOULD BE HARD TO ENDURE.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
BRING IN MORE JOBS.	WE NEED TO FIND A WAY TO MARKET TUCSON TO BIG EMPLOYERS. WE CAN NOT RELY ON SMALL BUSINESS TO CARY THE CITY AND SUSTAIN IT.
CLEAN UP THE COMMUNITY	TUCSON APPEARS TO BE A VERY TRASHY CITY COMPARED TO MANY OTHERS WE HAVE BEEN TO.
BETTER NOTICE OF THINGS TO DO THAT ARE FREE	OFTEN IT IS NOT EASY TO FIND THESE THINGS AND WHEN WE DO, THEY ARE NOT ALWAYS ADVERTIZED EARLY ENOUGH TO PLAN FOR THEM.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: GRANT/COUNTRY CLUB 85716 // Years here: 54 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 200. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Size	It is not too big and there is a sense of a close-knit community.
Climate	The climate is easy to work with.
Desert Beauty	The desert is beautiful and you can always count on it being there.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 201. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
winters are mild	nice weather is self explanatory
my home town

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the local government	The dysfunctional City Council and Mayor are doing things to prevent progress and growth. We need to encourage businesses to invest in Tucson as a long term viable home for their business.


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Ina and Oracle Rds 85704 // Years here: 51 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 202. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the people	friendly welcoming
the weather / being outside	like outdoor activities
the diversity	accepting of all
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 203. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Horse racing at Rillito Park Track.	This is a fun weekend event that has connection to the past.
Preservation of Historic Buildings.	Keeps Tucson from feeling like a cookie-cutter sprawling new sub-addition.
City with small town feel.	Amenities of a near metropolis that Tucson is approaching, along with pleasant citizens of a small town. Events that bring the community together such as Tucson Meet Yourself.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve traffic congestion.	Increase funding and taxes to pay for road widening and light-rail.


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 204. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town	not a lot of traffic but yet has all the conveniences of a large city
outdoor activities	you can enjoy nature, lots to do, hiking, mountains, camping, etc
friendly people	People here are fore the most part down to earth, not corporate like bigger cities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
hwy across town	it takes way too long to get to other parts in the City
better roads	nicer roads and parks would make the city look better and more enjoyable
more night life especially in the Summer	it's too hot to be out running errands during the day
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: I live in Sahuarita but own a home and work in Tucson 85629 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 205. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
ethnic diversity	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.
still has small town feeling and closeness	When tragic events occur the City of Tucson comes together to support everyone in many ways like the tragic event that recently happened here in Tucson.
availability of medical facilities	As I age and need medical facilities I am noticing the location and how many facilities are available to the community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the economic outlook	Being on furlough and seeing how many of my co-workers are having to take on second jobs and trying to meet financial obligations at a time when I am trying to get ready to retire is difficult for me. I never thought after working all these years that at the end of my time working I would be wondering if I could financially afford to retire.
traffic issues and how we get around in Tucson	Seeing our City grow in population and noticing that our transportation issues have not grown along with the population is a situation where you have to always remember to give yourself a lot of time and patience in getting to and from destinations.
Affordable housing	Seeing so much foreclosure issues and watching my children go to college and then come home and not be able to afford to get their own place because of the rental cost and what they start out making in the employment world. They could not financially afford to live out on their own and pay rent and utilities on what they make. Its ridiculous what they charge for rent. They set up young adults for failure. Their needs to be more affordable housing not only in the rental market but for families to reach the dream of one day owning their own home with the income they make.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Valencia & Park Avenue 85706 // Years here: 55 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 206. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	I don't like to shovel my weather
cultural, entertainment, dining opportunities	This is where our interests lie.
heritage	I speak Spanish and enjoy those aspects of Hispanic heritage that have blended with Anglo.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get City government back to its basic responsibilities.	I don't want to pay taxes to babysit other people's children, or hold their hands when they should take responsibility for themselves. I don't like paying for an entire department that does little more than administer federal funds.
Get County government back to its basic responsibilities	It appears that the people running the County are so busy delivering for their cronies that they can't be bothered to deliver for the citizens. Huckleberry thinks he's the King of Pima County.
Elect responsible people to the governing bodies who will ensure responsible management	Both governing bodies are clueless about real life - or at least most of them.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Harrison 85748 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 207. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	i don't like cold weather. Have lived in Canada, Colorado, Wyoming, North Carolina - all these have their beauty, but they don't have the great weather Tucson has.
small town feel in large city	i like knowing that museums, parks, shopping is comparable to big city shopping, but the small town feeling is important, too.
health facilities available	I am older, so it is important to me to have good health facilities available.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
better roads and transportation	We don't have good thruways in our city, nor do we have a good bus transportation system.
city and county working together	The city and county do not seem to work together to get things done and rather seem to be in competition. They seem to forget that Tucson is part of Pima County.
better downtown area	Tucson's downtown has become mainly a business section, rather than having shopping, restaurants, parking and entertainment a bigger part of downtown.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/St Mary's 85745 // Years here: 34 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 208. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The mountains	I grew up here. When I am somewhere without the mountains I feel disoriented. They are part of my stability.
Mexican Food	Sonoran style.
UofA	Growing up I always wanted to go there, I received my first degree from there, and UofA sports has always been an attraction.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of Chuck Huckleberry	He is anti-city.
Politics as usual.	We do not demonstrate leadership on anything with broad economic value.
Seal the Border.	Many people living here illegally should be allowed to stay, but only after we keep untold masses from continuing to get here illegally.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Tanque Verde & Sabino 85715 // Years here: 61 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 209. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the people	after 36 years in mid-town it seems I know people every where I go. that small town connection in this city that is growing, is something I like very much.
services	the library, markets, parks, everything I need is close.
weather	being able to be outdoors so often throughout the year is so important
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
trash and graffiti	in my area of mid-town, near Speedway and Alvernon, there is too much trash and graffiti. some neighbors and businesses seem to ignore it, I try to paint over or rake up, just wish everyone else was personally responsible.
traffic	this is a difficult one to resolve.
funding for neighborhood newsletters	this was taken away, and we miss it
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: speedway alvernon 85711 // Years here: 37 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 210. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Special Cultural Events	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.
Bike & pedestrian friendliness	Central/UA and downtown Tucson are fairly accessible without resorting to car transportation. That's important for healthy people, planet, and community.
It's got soul.	In art, music, roller derby, academia, cultural diversity of all types--Tucson has a lot to offer.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sprawl--building/zoning codes.	Sprawl is not healthy nor sustainable. A little bit more density in some areas with mixed use could add to neighborhood quality of life. Not every business or residence needs a parking lot.
Improve public transportation.	The more cars we can keep off the roads, the nicer it will be to live and work here. Not having to financially support so many vehicles and the problems they cause could be beneficial for individuals as well as the community.
Subsidize a venue for Tucson Roller Derby.	I love roller derby, and Tucson has a great group in need of physical resources.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Tucson Blvd. 85716 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 211. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I like to exercise outdoors and our great weather makes that possible year round.
Geography	Our varied geography allows us to enjoy the Sonoran desert, as well as the coolness of our surrounding mountains.
Cultural diversity	Tucson is home to many cultures and I enjoy learning about them through events like Tucson Meet Yourself.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	Surface streets are deteriorating rapidly. We need a comprehensive maintenance and repair plan so all forms of ground transportation, public and private, will have good streets to travel on. We also need to provide more options for pedestrian and bicycle transportation.


Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 22nd/Harrison 85748 // Years here: 42 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 212. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor activities	Tucson has some of the best rock climbing, backpacking, and other outdoor activities in the country.
Weather	The weather allows for multiple outdoor activities on a year round bases.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	Tucson does not have an adequate transportation system that meets the current or future demands of the community. Current plans are short sighted and focus on Pima County not the City of Tucson. Additionally, the Mayor and Counsel are too focused on maintaining their positions to make hard decisions concerning transportation improvements.
Job opportunities, wages, and education	City fathers and the business sector are too focused on service industry employment that maintain low paying jobs. Community leaders do not emphasize the importance of education. Nor do their want highly educated individuals in the community.
Community appearance	Personal pride. A community's appearance is extremely important. Some part of the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia far cleaner than Tucson. We have a very trashy community.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Camino Seco and 22nd Street 85710 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 213. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Environment	Mild temps in winter, mountains, landscape
None	Nothing else
None	Nothing
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Uniformity in buildings, strip malls, etc	Santa fe is a good example. all adobe. this concept would enhance downtown tucson. all new buildings should follow the same type of construction and material. personally important to me because it would give me a feeling of "being in place". there is beauty in uniformity. uniformity can give a large city the feeling of smallness. and the air of a close knit community. i am not talking about the uniformity found in newer housing subdivisions that came down from phoenix and california companies.
Eliminate neighborhood groups/update the antiquated city charter	The things i would like to see the city accomplish are hampered by neighborhood groups. they are nimby at heart and a progressive vital community can not be stymied by a handful of vocal people. the city charter needs to be looked at and overhauled. issues being put forth to the voters. tucson is no longer a small town. the charter needs to be updated to take that into accountant. we need broad minded people in charge not the narrow focused incompetents.
Transportation and roadways	Commutes are long, waste gas. sun tran is inefficient with empty buses. portland model would be good to look at re - smaller buses. cross town freeway does need to be invested in but the neighborhood groups (see above) prevent that. rta is a farce despite community involvement. e.g. why is houghton going to be a four lane road instead of a freeway/state route? opportune time to pick up the land on either side of the arterial (federal and private) and build a freeway. think forward not present time. as for mass transist eg. trains, subway, light rail tucson does not have the population to support that need but that should not prevent the city from long range planning e.g. rezoning land, build parks where depots will be, for the eventuality of that need
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: pantano/broadway 85710 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 214. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
How quickly I can get to the mountains	Being able to go from hot to cold in a very short time is nice
Small town feel in a fairly large City	I have been here a long time and know a lot of people. Although I want to leave the heat often, it is unlikely I will ever leave.
The desert has its own beauty
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Find more water	we need to find more ways to save water. No more pools in peoples backyards.
Conservation of all natural resources	This is more than water. we need to strive for long term viability.
Make our roadways more attractive
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 215. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
family lives here	it's my family.
mountain ranges
don't know.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
better roads and transit	I drive a lot, the roads need improvement plus there's more congestion. Where's RTA???
better curb-side appeal
eliminating powerlines/powerpoles - put them in the ground.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Rita 85747 // Years here: 38 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 216. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Most people are easy-going	Being a person of color, it is important to me that people be given the opportunity to pursue whatever it is they want.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Create more amusement water parks, water rides, IMAXX, ice-rinks etc...	Having grown up in Tucson, there wasn't much of entertainment for the younger kids. Something besides movie theatres
Create more jobs in chemistry (makeup, perfume), like Revlon	It's pretty lacking....I'd like to use my chemistry degree in areas that interest me, which would be pharmaceuticals, make up companies, etc...
Bring in more affordable seafood.	I love seafood but find that only Red Lobster has decent prices for the taste.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Harrison 85748 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 217. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
people care about the community	when people care, you can always find someone to participate in projects
resources are available	there are always other persons or groups working on something similar and it is easier to form partnerships
weather	if meeting spaces aren't available it is usually nice enough to set a time outside
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
dependence on short turn around email communication	there is still a very large number of potentially concerned citizens that are not connected to the internet. every time something is happening that should also concern them, they don't get the invitation
share more resources	work the partnerships, share the info and the resources. more gets done.
take a chance, step outside the box and try some new ideas	or maybe the ideas aren't new, just not what has been tried before.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Congress/Grande 85745 // Years here: 34 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 218. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather.	Typically - there is sunshine almost every day here. I think most people are generally more pleasant when they see more sunshine.
The small town feel.	I like that Tucson feels like a small town, although it seems to be growing more each year.
The way this town comes together in a crisis.	In light of the tragedy that occurred in January, I have seen more humanity, caring and compassion in this town than I ever thought possible.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The politics in this town.	The political structure of both the City and County in and around Tucson seem to be completely out of touch with what the people here need and want.
Bring more business opportunities to town	Allow business more opportunity to relocate and grow in this town. Give the people more choices to spend their money and more options for better paying jobs.
The roads.	The roads in Tucson are deplorable.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinney 85713 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 219. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
WEATHER	I LIKE IT
WEATHER
WEATHER
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
MAYOR AND COUNCIL	ISNT IT OBVIOUS
CITY MANAGER
GET RID OF THE TREE HUGGERS
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: I-10 WENTWORTH 85641 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 220. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The friendliness and openness of the people	People in Tucson are so friendly and outgoing and they don't look at you weirdly if you are different
The weather all year long	Even in the coldest part of the year I can hike and have a great experience
The ability to ride my bike all year long	Bike paths and Tucson drivers notice bike riders.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 221. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural Diversity	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.
Academic Integration	From a geographical, social, intellectual, and economic perspective, I find the impact of strong ties between the various academic players and the general community as more enriching than a community without such an influence. The proposed UA-downtown streetcar project, for instance, melds the two communities into a more cohesive entity.
Weather	A dichotomy of sorts, while half the year is utterly oppressive and counter to community interaction, the fall/winter lends itself perfectly to community enhancement.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Appreciation of Government	While many seem to appreciate what local government's role entails for the community, many simply dismiss or greatly undervalue its contribution. As such, it is expected to perform at a high level while securing little support from potential service recipients.
Economic Development in Technological Fields	Our economy is largely based on a service model economy, rather than a high tech/high skill-driven model. Would be nice if we could justify more 'livable wage' job creation.

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft/Speedway 85711 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 222. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
low taxes	I am on a fixed income. This is the ABSOLUTELY primary reason for staying in Tucson. Raise the taxes and I will have to leave and take my business with me.
astronomy	Keeping the sky clear and free from light pollution is very important for night time viewing.
mild winters
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
reduce taxes.	Why are the Indian communities allowed to vote on property taxes when they don't have to pay them. Isn't that "taxation without representation?"
zoning.	No new condensed housing. Make all new homes require a minimum acreage.
get rid of the water department "extra" fees.	By attaching all the extra fees to our water bills the City is eventually going to be liable to repay those fees when the SHTF. I personally use 6 dollars of water each month a yet I receive a 40 dollar bill. Why?? Is that the following intersections have had their preemptions repaired: Broadway/Church. Replaced beacon. 12th/Drexel. Repaired. OK all directions. 12th/Bilby. Repaired. OK all directions w/beacons. Pima/Swan. OK all directions w/beacons. TV/Esperanza. New preemption installed. Kino/Duvall. New preemption installed. Station 10. Repaired. OK w/beacon. Ruthrauff/I-10. Repaired. OK all directions w/beacon. Camino del Cerro/I-10. Repaired. OK w/beacons. 6th/Tucson. repaired. OK all directions w/beacons. Hughes Access/Access. New preemption installed. Wilmot/Nicaragua. New preemption installed. 12th/Valencia. Repaired. OK all directions w/beacons. The following intersections have bad preemption: TV/Dos Hombres. Camino del Cerro/Silverbell. 12th/44th. Not yet installed (NYI) Irvington/Santa Cruz. (NYI) Santa Cruz/Mall (both). (NYI) Oracle/Drachman. (NYI) The following intersections require repairs before preemption can be addressed: Carondelet/Wilmot. Bad conduits. Congress/Toole. CF. River/First. Needs new belden for WB. Broadway/Pantano. Needs beldens run up SBMA pole. Prince/Campbell. CF. Ft. Lowell/Campbell. Under construction. Pete/John n legal??
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 223. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Most of our days can be spent doing outside activities. We rarely have road conditions that prevent us from travel.
The friendly attitude of the community	It seems whenever someone is in need our community jumps in to help. As big as Tucson is getting, it still has a small-town feel to it.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mass transportation	Our mass transportation is limited requiring a vehicle for most travel. When possible I like to take the bus, it gives me time to read and less driving stress.
Do more road work at night	When surface streets are our primary mode of travel blocking one or more lanes causes great delays, even during non-peak traffic hours.

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: 22nd & Wilmot 85710 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 224. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	nice winters
nothing	nothing
nothing	nothing
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
management of city and county	poor management of public funds/tax dollars
management of city and county	poor management of public funds/tax dollars
management of city and county	poor management of public funds/tax dollars
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 225. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather,	I enjoy being outside.
life style	It is a relaxed social environment.
Reasonably good college	I have a son at U of A
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Governmental attitude	The attitude of Tucson being a small city. The spending prerogatives of the Council. The anti-business focus. These things impact all of us. The trolley won't save the City and keeping businesses out and making it difficult for small business to start decreases revenues.
Better representation Nationally for Tucson	Once again this impacts all of the citizens. A better representation to the National business community would impact job availability. Not just promoting "call" centers.
Budget awareness	The council, especially now, can't keep "giving" money away and cutting essential services. No one vacations in "Newark" or "Detroit" The roads from the airport are lousy and hat is the visitors first impression.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Years here: 24 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 226. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather.	The winters are mild.
Natural Beauty.	The Sonoran Desert and the surrounding mountains are unique with unique wildlife.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011
Survey: 227. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I really enjoy the activities you can do year round.
The southside	I like the southside because everything that I need I can find on the southside. Food, fun and the people.
Restaurants	What can you say from the UofA to Casino's Tucson has great food.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	They are the worst shape I have seen in years. Potholes, cracks you name it the roads are awful.
Politicians	We need new blood, young thoughts and better ideas than we have had in the last couple of years.
Parks	We have better parks on the east side and the older one just get left behind.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Valencia and 12th AVe. 85706 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 228. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather.	More time to spend on things other than the elements.
Variety of places nearby to visit.	Changes of interest can be accommodated.
Casual lifestyle.	Less pretense to deal with.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Coordinate regional Chambers' of Commerce with regional governments.	Improves meeting the commerce needs of everyone.
Coordinate inviting private enterprises to set up in this region.	Private money is always motivated to stimulate success.
Traffic flow improvements.	Less wasted time.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Grant and 1st 85719 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 229. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	No cold or snow.
Desert	Beauty of scenery.
Southwest history	Visiting historic sites.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better restaurants and shopping	Too much mediocre food and poor choice of merchandise.
Add cross-town freeway	Taking surface streets too slow.
Fix potholes in streets	Streets in poor condition.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: I-19 85622 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 230. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains	love the scenery
Weather	love the weather
unknown	there really isn't anything entertaining
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Upper level management/ mayor	Upper level management not having a clue of what lower paying employees have to endure when taking furloughs and/or having to go through layoffs.
furloughs	Struggling parent and overwhelming when leadership has no point. When leadership really doesn't care about city employees and their families. Leadership is clueless to what we have to go through to make it through the weeks. Actually living paycheck to paycheck and the uncertainty is overwhelming.

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 231. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small community atmosphere downtown/campus area.	Does not feel like a large or metro city, not many high rise buildings, local community look/feel around town.
Locally owned business downtown/campus area.	Locally owned business & restaurants. Not chain restaurants.
Bicycle friendly downtown/campus area.	Bike lanes, bicycle friendly laws, & bicycle parking.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less corporate growth.	I prefer locally owned business and restaurants. Less chain restaurants: chili's, TGI Fridays, Starbucks, fast food, etc...
More preservation of historic homes/buildings.	I do not prefer new development in historic areas of town.
Conserve natural areas.	I enjoy the natural areas in/around Tucson. Stop development of all existing natural areas, and preserve them.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Grant & Campbell 85719 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 232. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity	Makes the community more interesting; blending of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo traditions enriches our lives
Weather facilitates outdoor living	Cold weather keeps people inside. Our sunny days encourage people to be outside where they can mingle and have a sense of community rather than isolation
our sunny days encourage people to be outside where they can mingle and have a sense of community rather than isolation	Despite having all the amenities of a big city, it feel like a "town".
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Our City and County governments	They do not work together and do not take a long range view. The County, particularly, feels like a "good old boys network" where every politically connected person gets hired after being "let go" of "failing" at some other job.
Well paying Jobs	For our community to be vibrant and attract young people, we need a much more diverse economy that produces good paying jobs.
Safety	The number of murders, home invasions and robberies seems tied to drug addition/ddrug sales. We need both enforcement and treatment for addicts.
Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and River Rd. 85718 // Years here: 1949 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 233. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I don't like cold weather.
Hiking trails	I like to be outdoors exercising, enjoying the natural landscape and weather.
Low cost of living
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean up the neighborhoods	Some neighborhoods are so unsightly and dumps.
Fix the streets	Safe roads are important and prevent accidents and damage to cars.

Date of survey: Feb 15, 2011 // Home near: Thornydale/Cortaro 85742 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 234. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather and climate	It allows for outdoor activities
Friendly and social nature of citizens	One feels as though one belongs
Feeling of belonging	I have lived here all my life and have gotten to know lots of great people
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Economic development	The City has to become more business friendly.
Employment	We need more opportunities for our young people
Neighborhood associations	They work to the detriment of the community as a whole and make us provincial
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine and Dove Mountain 85658 // Years here: 65 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 235. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Mountains	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.
The Diversity	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.
The Community Events	I really like the variety of events that take place in Tucson, from rodeos to classical concerts. However, Tucson really needs to have larger venues to bring in bigger and better events of all types.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Haters	Anyone who deliberately abuses anyone or any group, through discrimination, bullying, emotionally, physically, mentally, and psychologically whether it be an adult or a child. It shouldn't hurt to be a decent human being. This also includes animal abusers.
The Political Climate	Personally, every time I turn around nothing seems to get done. It seems that politicians can't seem to make decisions.
The Negative Reputation	Arizona has become somewhat the laughing stock of America. The state government is passing laws that are going back to the early 20th century. 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.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Greaswood 85745 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 236. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family	Born and Raised in Tucson
Weather	yes it is hot but we do not endure winter or any other natural disasters. occasional flash flood.
University based	University at center of town and drives the economy
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Open to new ideas	very limited in ideas to bring in other business. the streetcar is a waste
enhance opportunities to existing business	I own my own small business
ball park downtown	shortsighted politicians, kino was a bust
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: broadway / country club 85716 // Years here: 46 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 237. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	I am always running into people I know, and everyone seems to know everyone..if not directly, than through someone close.
Weather	No snow!
University town	Adds cultural depth as well as bringing people from all over the world.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need zoning!	Our main streets are UGLY!
Get rid of the Rio Nuevo project!	MY tax money is paying for planning projects that I don't want (and I suspect I am not alone). Rio Nuevo has become an industry of its own, paying outside contractors money that we need to be spending on education and police/fire services.
Immigration issues	Build that silly wall already to stop the flow and then provide services to the immigrants (legal and illegal) who are already here so that they can have the same opportunities that immigrants in the 1800's had.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Country Club and Speedway 85716 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 238. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural beauty and climate	Scenic beauty; mountains, sunsets, flora and fauna, warm winters, dramatic summers, clouds and skyscapes. The fresh air, on good days. Breezes. The dirt. The desert. The heat, blistering heat. The color pallette and light.
Diverse and friendly people.	A rich history of many cultures living together. Cowboys, midwesterners and easterners, native Americans, Mexicans, anglos, retirees, entrepreneurs, artists, students

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic, streets and movement	Tucson's natural "wide open spaces" shouldn't be ruined by clustered traffic messes.


Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Country Club 85716 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 239. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I hate wind, snow, and other conditions that make daily routines painful.
Sunsets	Natural beauty is relaxing.
Nearby attractions	Bigger cities, mountains, lakes, and even oceans are within driving distance.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 240. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
CASUALNESS	ALL CAN BE CASUAL
SAFETY	PROTECTED BY GOOD PEOPLE AND SYSTEMS
LAID BACKNESS	PEOPLE DON'T GET OVERLY EXCITED BY ORDINARY OR EASILY FIXED THINGS
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 241. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I hate wind, snow, and other conditions that make daily routines painful.
Sunsets	Natural beauty is relaxing
Nearby attractions	Bigger cities, mountains, lakes, and even oceans are within driving distance.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make parking free downtown	Downtown Tucson became a "pit" after malls pulled shoppers away from the downtown area. Two hour parking for a fee is insulting to shoppers. All day parking would encourage people to explore the downtown area.
Require diversity in markets	People stay home, because Walgreens and other "names" seem to be on every corner. There used to be discount stores as well as stores where only the elite could shop. Sometimes shopping was a function, and other times it was a stretch towards dreams for the future. Today, Tucson is boring. Instead of variety, every part of town is more of the same.
Make the community safer	Tucson used to thrive on having winter visitors, retirees, and tourists wanting to explore desert living. Violent crimes, such as those related to the border and deranged students, make residents fear for their own safety. Law enforcement should be free from budget cuts, so that Tucson could claim to be the "safest city" in the nation.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Houghton 85748 // Years here: 52 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 242. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
desert and climate	desert landscape and saguaros, other cactus
mountains	the view of mountains everywhere I look Don't obstruct it!
no high-rises	warm, welcoming , mostly one-floor homes Although we need more apartment buildings downtown. 5-6 levels, to bring more people-life- back to downtown
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Plaza San Agustin	a central, downtown community Plaza to replace the awful surface parking lot in front of the Cathedral. It would be the heart and soul of the City.
More focus downtown on pedestrian/bicycle facilities	Too much emphasis on the automobile.
Continue the foot/bike trail all around Tucson	A great idea, with excellent, low-upkeep landscaping.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: broadway/country Club 85716 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 243. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown/4th ave region	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.
The outdoors	From hiking to climbing to bouldering/scrambling, there are so many fairly easily accessibly places to take part in outdoor activities. It's a great juxtaposition with the more lively city life we do have. While I was living away from Tucson for a year, I definitely missed the ample opportunity to get outside. Currently, I prefer to spend my weekends outdoors, becoming closer with our surroundings.
Local businesses	We have so many of them, and i think that our economy definitely depends on these local, small businesses. They add to the culture of our city, and they help define a little more about what we are. I include KXCI in this list.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation!	Like most cities out there in the US today, we are in desperate need of transportation remedies. I would prefer mass transit in the form of a light rail or highly functioning bus system, but regardless, something must be done to curb the growing traffic congestion problem as well as pollution.
Sprawl	Our city has far too many large parking lots, abandoned building, and unused space. We could really do with renovating a lot of the areas into highly liveable places. Bringing people closer together in a physical way--less sprawl--is important to the sustainability of our city.
Definition of suburbs in absence of sprawl control	Our city functions like suburbs, and as long as we fail to control sprawl, the definition of suburbs would help improve a sense of community in the town as a whole.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Ina and Thornydale 85741 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 244. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Winter weather	I like to work outdoors as much as possible, mild weather makes it easier to pay for heating bills for a City employee who has not had a pay raise in four years but yet water, gas & electric prices continue to go up.
My kids attend school here	My kids attend the UofA because out of state tuition is too expensive for a City employee who has not had a pay raise in four years
Houses are cheap right now because of the recession.	As a City of Tucson employee, did I mention yet that I have not had a pay raise in four years but still cannot afford to buy a house?
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Allow more utility competition.	City rebates for alternative energy resources. The City could close some of the 200+ art galleries that it supports but yet when I have gone to view the gallery they are closed with no hours of operation posted on the door. Why?
Support academics just as much as sports.	Too much tax payer money is spent on sports complexes/stadiums that the public is not allowed to use. H Corbett Field cost the City $4M to renovate but the Rockies said it was not good enough. The Sox complained that our local Little League teams were tearing up the fields so guess who got kicked off and guess who ended leaving town anyway?
City should charge a proper & fair price for permits.	Tucson Water should coordinate fixing leaky water valves instead of waiting 6 months after the streets have been repaved and then get ripped up again and patched poorly.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: 22nd & Kolb 85710 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 245. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The small town mentality with big city amenities	There are a lot of nice small family owned business', and lot of people that really hold onto small town family type values. But, at the same time, Tucson is a large enough region to hold events like the Accenture Match Play or the Gem show.
The weather.	I live for October through May. I don't think you could find a better stretch of weather anywhere in the country.
Golf/Food (tie)	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Build an ice rink	Tucson's only ice rink shut down a few years ago. Youth ice sports are very important, and a great alternative to the soccer and and baseball leagues that everyone else plays in. There are a lot of people that live here that grew up in places with ice, so I think it would be a good idea.
Left turn on a green light.	I see a lot of accidents caused by our streets having left turns allowed on a regular green light. We need left turn arrows at every intersection. We have a lot of "older" drivers here, as well as college kids, and taking the option of turning on a green light would make the streets safer.
Build a new arena.	The TCC is outdated. Also, a new arena could attract some sports teams. Building an arena would also create jobs.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Houghton 85748 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 246. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Livability	The size of Tucson, the weather, the people and the general atmosphere make it an enjoyable community to live in.
Weather	As mentioned in No. 1, the weather, and lack of "natural disasters" makes Tucson a great place to live.
Friendliness of people	Most folks in Tucson are friendly and caring.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Governmental Structure	Tucson is a community nearing 1 million in population. As such, it's time to have a governing body of full-time, qualified, dedicated and appropriately remunerated individuals.
Transportation	Tucson continues to grow, both in population and geographic size. It's time to plan, and fund, the appropriate transportation measures to accommodate this growth. This would include more "expressway" type roads and mass transit methodologies to move people.
Economic Growth	It seems that more effort should go into attracting large-scale manufacturing and high-tech businesses to the area. Creating the right climate to attract such businesses would also grow the ancillary, support businesses that wouuld follow. Both would then increase quality job opportunities for our citizens.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links Road and Harrison Road 85730 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 247. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The environment	the outdoors are important
the university & culture	the intellectual stimulation
town size	Large cities are too impersonal
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the state political climate	the radically conservative nature of the state government is unacceptable
the state political climate	concealed weapons for instance
the overwhelming police presence	there are too many police harassing people. I have never lived in a community with so many police.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: campbell & ina 85718 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 248. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean air & no big industry pollution	Enhanced life expectancy for all of us
The various arts & programs	Culture and arts are enrichment for our community-especially those offered by the U of A and the Az theater
The beauty of the mountains	Access to Mt Lemmon-Sabino the desert museum are all exceptional
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic congestion	Takes too long to go short distances
Trashy trailer parks in mid town areas	These eye sores are offensive & do not give a good impression to those visiting our community-they breed crime and ill repair
Need to get bikes off streets	Create miles of bike paths which many communities in the US have had for years
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Oracle & River Rd 85704 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 249. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I love the multiculturalism of the community/region.	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.
I love the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors.	I can be outdoors nearly 300 days out of the year. The panoramic view of the mountains seeing a colorful team of cyclist on the road, the beauty of the desert, the spectacular canyons and trails, and the wildlife - all take ones breath away. No matter where you live in this community/region you can tie on some shoes and take a walk; hike a canon, trail, or the side of a mountain; cycle; run; or meet in a park to get a little exercise. Fresh produce is availabe at Farmer's Markets around town and all of the local stores offer wonderful produce as well.
I would improve the Transportation system.	It is important to get people out of their cars, but you can't do that if you don't have a viable alternative. I lived in a major eastern city where you essentially did not need a car to get around. The mass transit system was available 24/7 and if you had to grab a Taxi they were readily available and reasonably priced.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need to improve our commitment to the youth of the community/region. I would create more activities for children and teens.	There are not enough things for kids to do in this community. I would add affordable skateboard parks; cycling programs; skating rinks; tennis clubs; swim team programs; computer clubs; chess teams; and more. Our youth need to be engaged in this community/region. They need to feel as if they matter and as if they are a valued part of Tucson and the Southwest region. Kids need transportation to and from these activities...where they can travel by themselves in many cases by bus, shuttle, trolley...some kind of public transportation.
I love the ease of access to a healthy lifestyle.	No matter where you live in this community/region you can tie on some shoes and take a walk; hike a canyon, trail, or the side of a mountain; cycle; run; or meet in a park to get a little exercise. Fresh produce is available at Farmer's Markets around town and all of the local stores offer wonderful produce as well.
I would improve our commitment to the Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment communities.	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.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Houghton & Valencia 85747
Survey: 250. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Great place to live	I was born here and We raised our family here. It is a great place for raising a family.
University of Arizona	My wife and I both have degrees from there, as did both of my parents. One of my sons is currently a student at the U of A. Also enjoy the basketball and softball teams.
Davis Monthan Air Force Base	It is great to have a major base here with a variety of missions on the base. It is good for the community of Tucson from an economic point of view.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City and County government	Having lived here all my life, I cannot dream of a larger group of fools than have been in involved in local government. It has been funny, but very heart breaking to watch.
Transportation	I do not mean bike paths, trolley (as dumb a project as Tucson has ever planned) or walking paths. Provide better roads for 98% of the population that use automobiles.
Regional Government	Make the total valley into one government, with each ward voting for their own representative only in the general election.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Grant and TAnque Verde 85715 // Years here: 63 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 251. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Way of life	Easygoing, relaxed lifestyle is enjoyable.
Weather	By and large, the weather is pleasant without the persistence of gray days, frequent rain, snow and bitter winds. It fosters outdoor activities.
Activities	There are enough activity choices and things one can do without being overwhelming.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Business climate	Our economy is very shallow with too much emphasis on government spending and service industries. We do not manufacture much or have industry that provides REAL value.
Government leadership	Cronyism, rampant waste, stupid laws and requirements, unprofessional management are just the tip of the iceberg.
Pride of community	The lack of pride in our community shows with dilapidated properties, trash everywhere, graffiti, and rudeness.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and River 85718 // Years here: 45 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 252. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate - great outdoor weather	Love to get out and do outdoor activities in the Sunny weather. Love the outdoors events throughout the year here in Tucson.
People who live here	Love being able to celebrate the different and rich cultures of the Tucson area
Working in Tucson	Commuting in Tucson from work to home is only 15 to 20 minutes away.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Transit system	Extend the hours of operation for people who rely on public transportation. offer different types of of transportation not just Sun Tran.
Communication between Agencies in the community	Wish agencies would work together for the great good of Tucson and not duplicate services.
Emphasis on Early Childhood Education in Tucson and the importance of having children in quality childcare before entering Kindergarten. Educational improvements	Youth are our future leaders. They need all the support they can get early on to succeed.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: 12th and Drexel 85706 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 253. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The weather is good/manageable most of the year.
Location	Tucson is in a beautiful location.
Community	A big city, but not like Phoenix.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	We need a highway that crosses town. A lot of poor planning for traffic increases.
Politics	Our politicians aren't focused on what's important.
Budget	See #2. Why are we renting city buildings to entities for a fraction of what we pay for them? Why is it we are funneling millions of dollars in to projects, but then not holding people accountable when nothing happens? We are in a budget crisis and yet the needless spending and reckless accountability continues...
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Rita 85641 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 254. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
the warmth of the people	I like the fact that Tucson is a city with a small town feel. It's always been a generous city, too.
the variety of things to do	There are choices for arts, sports, recreation, and many things of that nature
the weather	No snow
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	This drives our economy and makes it an attractive place for investment
Vision	We have no vision for how this city is to grow and without that vision we'll grow, but not grow smartly
Opportunities for young people	The dearth of good jobs leads us to lose many of our good young people.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Orange Grove and Skyline 85718 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 255. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Employment opportunity	The military brought me to the desert South West, I was both kicking and screaming at the time. At the end of my military service it was clear that there was more employment opportunities here than there were where I was raised.
The right to keep and bare arms.	I'm a hunter and a general gun enthusiast. The right to carry a firearm is an important right that Arizona has a strong commitment to upholding.
The independent nature of true Arizonans.	While it's been severely degraded in the past few years, I truly like the independent nature of long time Arizona residence.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A serious reduction in the homeless population.	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.
The general appearance of the city.	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.
Graffiti	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 its citizens. That fact is not lost on those living here or those visiting. We look like a City overrun by lawlessness and crime.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Shannon and Overton 85742 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 256. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My neighborhood (El Encanto Estates)	The serenity of the home site within a bustling community.
Mild (usually) winter weather	That is obvious!
The University of Arizona	I work there.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Updating the downtown	Tucson's downtown is an eyesore, in general.
Downtown traffic flow	A few years ago, there were three or four traffic lanes in each direction (Congress-Broadway); now there are only two.
Addition of light rail	Tucson's streets are too clogged with auto traffic.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Country Club at Broadway 85716 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 257. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson's rich heritage	I believe that our heritage and cultural background are the things that make Tucson a unique and different area.
The many attractions and the diversity of activities.	Tucson offers a wide and varied range of things to do--artistic-cultural-sports-the resources of the University et al.
The Weather.	What an enjoyable climate we are blessed with.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The negative bashing of Tucson that is apparent in the media and other forms of communication.	It is disheartening to see all the negative stories and not the very positive things that showcase Tucson.
A more civil approach to governing for the better good of the community--not for private agendas.	A person gets tired of the constant barrage of infighting of the elective officials.
Less restrictive paper work that basically isn't productive and doesn't encourage business to stay in Tucson	It appears to me as a layman, that it takes forever to get many worthwhile business projects off the ground and running.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Country Club 85716 // Years here: 75 // Born in the: 20s
Survey: 258. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The small town feel in a big city	I forget how big Tucson really is sometimes. People are friendly, local businesses are great, there are wonderful big city arts and cultural amenities but it feels like a small town.
The natural beauty	Love the Catalinas, the Sonoran Desert vegetation and wildlife, the sunsets. I feel lucky to be surrounded by such beauty.
Arts, culture and entertainment	There is plenty to do, lots going on for people of all ages. We have two small children and the library is great, LOVE the zoo, local theater for kids and adults is terrific, UA has wonderful community offerings, and my husband really appreciates the local music scene.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	My children aren't in school yet, but I hear such awful things about TUSD, in particular, that it worries me. Even though I personally believe education is what you make of it and parents have a huge responsibility to make the best of it, the bad press about Tucson (and Arizona) education is troublesome.
Transportation	Better mass transit (even things like bus shelters with SHADE), better and more bike/walking paths...basically just amenities to encourage Tucsonans to get out of their cars, be greener and healthier! I'd like to be able to get out of MY car, but feel there are too many stumbling blocks!
Well...the summer heat, but there's no changing that!	Actually, I think some of the parks could use some upgrades for the heat. Some of the newer parks have shade coverings, splash areas, etc., but so many parks go unused in the summer b/c the equipment is just too hot and there is no way for children (or parents) to cool down.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Swan 85711 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 259. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	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.
Casual atmosphere	I like that people are not rushing around. It is not a corporate-feeling town. People are concerned with having a healthy lifestyle rather than being purely driven by professional advancement or money. That attitude meshes with my personal views.
Proximity to incredible outdoor opportunities	I like to be outside, and Tucson is a perfect home base if that is a personal interest. I need not travel far to get to several amazing outdoor places. I especially like to hike. It's also not so far to go to the beach in Mexico.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improved public transportation	It is very difficult to avoid driving in Tucson. I would be willing to pay for a good transportation infrastructure, more than just buses. I would prefer to rely less on my car, perhaps even to give up one of the two family cars.
Downtown development	I think attitudes about developing the downtown core need to change. Developing downtown means greater density. I live downtown and would like to see efforts move in one direction, rather than several directions at one. Simple, cheap projects such as the facade improvement plan seem to me a good place to start.
More trees	Green space within the city is important to me. Also, given how hot it is, shade is key. I think planting more trees could go a long way in making Tucson seem more appealing to both residents and visitors.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: 6th Avenue and 22nd Street 85701 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 260. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Perfect temperature
Cycling	Great areas to ride
The sense of community	People in Tucson are proud to be from Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Additional Public Safety Personnel	No budget cuts to police or fire. If we are to attract better people to be police officers we must offer a pay that is competitive. We need the finest to make if they are making day to day decisions that are life changing. If we want better fire personal we must offer the best training and pay in Southern Arizona.
Education	Pay teachers more. If we are to have better education and better teachers we must pay them more.
Roads	The roads are in need of repair all around the city.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell and Grant 85745 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 261. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The nearby mountain ranges and other natural areas.	I like spending time hiking, birding, mountain biking, etc.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Stop the growth of Tucson.	There are already too many people in the Tucson region. Where is our future water supply going to come from?


Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Fort Lowell / Columbus 85712 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 262. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I enjoy the not so hot and not so cold days. The plants bloom beautifully.
The people	I have met a lot of different people from different cultures that have moved here to Tucson.
Family	I have family that is from Texas, California and Florida. Nothing compares to Tucson.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 263. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sun tran service!	Helps reduce the stress of driving in congested traffic. gets me to work on time reliably.
farmer's markets	Love to eat locally grown organic food. love that the markets are in midtown.
Reid park	So many people use the park every day. beautiful roses, birds, dog park, gives the community a place to be together.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better transportation options.	We need to get people to choose to leave their cars at home. too many people think the bus service is only for the poor.
Improve the washes prevent standing water.	West nile virus is a bad thing. look at the wash @ 5th and belvedere during monsoon. needs attention.
Loose cats are a nuisance!	Spray my doors! Kill songbirds!
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway & Swan 85711 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 264. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The small town feel and the respect for the desert around us.	I don't want Tucson to turn into another Phoenix with its sprawl, lack of respect for the desert and its water concerns.
The sense of an open and connected community	I enjoy the opportunity to get to a trail system quickly that can take you to many places in town.
All the activities that are open to the public	It is good to have activities that the family can enjoy that do not cost an arm and a leg.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like to see a transportation route around the city.	I feel it would improve the community as a whole if there were better transportation corridors such as Sunrise Drive that would go around the Tucson basin for better connectivity. This could help decrease the need to enlarge all the internal thoroughfares which only seem to segment the community. The first place I would start is to make a connection through Schnider Road to the northeast side.
I would like to see more parks developed to give better access to recreation for all.	With the decrease in activities at schools it is becoming more important to provide an outlet and space to play and relax in a safe environment.
To minimize the sprawl by better land use planning and infill.	To show better respect for our natural surroundings it is important to use better planning as a tool to consolidate growth in the areas that are best suited for it. It is also important to provide wildlife corridors to maintain our natural ecosystems.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Oracle Road and Orange Grove Road 85741 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 265. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's diversity	One of the primary reason we 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).
It's climate	Coming from Oregon, let's see grey skies and rain vs. beautiful blue skies and sunshine...go figure!
It's arts	The depth and variety of cultural opportunities is amazing here, from art, to dance, to music, to theatre, and the variety of each. The street festivals are amazing too.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Succeed from Arizona.	My friends everywhere, the US, Canada, Europe...all are calling Arizona the Hate State, we need to succeed from the wackos of the North.
Wake up government.	You can't govern by consensus. We need government officials who can make hard decisions and stand by them. Rio Nuevo...need I say more! We should have a river walk around downtown by now. Instead we have a government doing nothing. The County and Cities need to be combined.
Stop the sprawl.	What's with sending water clear out Valencia? Why are we not building within instead of sprawling out every where. And why are we building more than we have buyers for. It not only destroys our beautiful desert, it hurts existing homeowners who are trying to sell. Why are there no connecting highways instead of all this street traffic!!!
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell & El Camino del Cerro 85745 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 266. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Preservation and access to the natural desert and mountain areas	This adds value and beauty to this area that I live and work. It allows me to feel as if I'm living far away from town, when in reality I'm minutes from downtown. I like not having to drive hours and hours or huge entrance fees to go hiking or to enjoy the Tucson mountain areas.
Big city resources, jobs, and services with a small town feel	One of the best things about Tucson is that it may have the feel of a smaller town, but it has amenities that you would find to Big "concrete jungle" cities like Phoenix without feeling like Phoenix. This, I believe, has to do with the zoning and development codes that hold Tucson business and residents to a higher standard.
River Parks and Other Outdoor Amenities	While much needs to be done to improve and maintain the River Parks in the Tucson region. This, I believe, is one of its best resources. Public safety and access could be improved to make these areas more desirable by citizens.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
2nd Saturday Night in Downtown Tucson	While this is a fantastic ATTEMPT at bringing people downtown and mirroring what was once a successful downtown event years ago (Downtown Saturday Night), a big effort needs to be made to expand the hours that this event operates. Two hours from 5-7pm one Saturday every month IS NOT ENOUGH and frankly does nothing to encourage people to come down and experience what is slowly becoming a great place to have dinner, go dancing, maybe take in a movie, or enjoy people watching. I realize that this is a business effort, but Come on now!!
Speed Limits in the Tucson Area	The speed limits in the Tucson area are ridiculously low and have been for years!!! Compare many of the same number of lanes and environment to areas in Marana and Oro Valley and you will find the speed limits 5-10 mph higher subsequently traffic in those areas flows more efficiently. I avoid driving through Tucson to avoid this poorly planned situation. This even means that I will avoid certain businesses because I WILL NOT drive on the road in which it is located.
Newly Implemented and Increasing Number of No Right Turn Except with Arrow and Delayed Left Turns	I think it is a sad day when our Transportation Departments apparently decide that the citizenry are not smart of enough to decide when it is clear and when it is not that we now need arrows to tell us when we can turn and when we cannot. This is an efficient way of controlling traffic, and while I've not been out with a stop watch, I can say with certainty that these new intersections with delayed arrows and turn restrictions add more time to each intersection and to my commute. Combine this with the slow speed limits and the red light/speed cameras and you get people driving on Grant at 30-35 miles an hour and having to stop at every light! Without an efficient way to get across town currently, this is HORRIBLE traffic management and I would give our Transportation Department an F!!!
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 267. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feeling	Feel that people are more friendly
Weather

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 268. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the weather, I prefer it being warm and not cold	I get cold easy.
I grew up here, it is home to me.	I've lived here since I was 4, and its home.
I like that it's not too big, like Phoenix	I get really confused driving in Phoenix
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 269. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	It costs a lot less to not freeze HERE than almost anywhere else in the US
the small-town feel	There is almost always a smile and a friendly greeting when dealing with others in the community, unlike some of the attitude up in "the Valley"
options for free time activities	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!)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get more competent leadership	There needs to be more people with both business and non-business background to lead the local governments.
Abandon the fixed route trolley programs	The fixed rail modes are not flexible to change as the community changes. Too much money wasted per mile.
Increase business in the area.	There needs to be more substantial business development in the region, not just adding service jobs.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Flowing Wells/Prince 85705 // Years here: 51 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 270. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
friendly active people	I like to feel comfortable when I am out and about the community, the people here say hi in passing, strike up conversations, are concerned with their communities,they get involved and are outdoor healthy people for the most part
Their are a lot of outreach programs to help people from all walks of life	When people fall on hard times or emergencies, their families are incarcerated, whatever, there are agencies thru-out Tucson that come along side and direct people to a helping source
The weather	there is good weather here to go and do whatever your heart desires, a lot of fiesta's, walking paths, camp area's
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Create more fun things to do that would draw people here to vacation	Jobs, security,thriving, we could spend our $ here other than elsewhere! Put water in the Santa Cruz river from Speedway to 22nd, where it would be constantly recycling, so we could have restaurants along the river, hotels, lil cruise boat for tourist, sandy beaches for the family to sit on and eat.! Also an amusement park with roller coasters, like magic mountain


Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: broadway and columbus 85711 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 271. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Dry	Lots of sun, few biting insects and evaporation actually works here.
Heat	I'd rather feel a bead of sweat running down my back than feel my extremities going numb.
Mountainous	There is actually a horizon that doesn't involve wind-rows.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
more limited access roadways	There are too many stoplights and turning traffic. We need ways to get across town more easily.
Green parks and schoolyards	Not so much parks, but neighborhood schoolyards are dead and not pleasant to play with your kids on.
growth rings	Development in outlying areas would be better planned. Infill would be required before sprawl. Fewer vacant and abandon buildings and weed-ridden vacant lots. Less surface-road travel distance and more efficient roads to and from city center.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Kolb 85715 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 272. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Weather	The outdoor, healthy lifestyle that the good weather encourages
Size of community	The 1mm population and the U of A influence make the City the right size for a good lifestyle
Potential for economic prosperity	The Tucson town size and location means Tucson should grow and prosper in the future
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011
Survey: 273. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Its diverse, casual and "small town" atmosphere	I moved here from the SF Bay Area. Tucson offers a lot of cultural opportunities in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere that I enjoy.
A breadth of spiritual the communities	Since I have been here the growth of the Spiritual communities has really blossomed. I can experience Buddhist thought, metaphysical Christian thought, Wiccan thought, Native American thought...and expand my sense of the sacred all fairly easily within the Tucson community.
Beauty of the landscape and open space	I am constantly taken aback by the beauty of the "cut out" back drops of the mountains surrounding this city. It is breath-taking to me. Although, the open spaces are dwindling and the bases of the mountains are being built upon, there still exists a feeling of openness and space. Perhaps due to the city being so spread out, I do not feel overly crowded and incumbered by fellow city dwellers.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A restriction on further development of the bases of the mountains	Seeing development overtake the landscape and limit the hiking trails is disconcerting. When I glance at the mountains and see the community development creeping further up the mountain's base, I wonder if there is a limit or is growth's only interest in making money through property taxes and development fees?
No more golf courses or large community development	This is a desert and not every sprawling private community needs a golf course, nor is there water to sustain such extravagance! In my view, it is a game that uses resources that are precious in this climate wastefully and is a game of exclusivity and not inclusivity. The continual building of new housing does not seem to keep in mind the limited water resources with which we live.

Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Glenn & 1st 85705 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 274. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Accessibility to outdoors	I enjoy the ability to be able to easily get out of town and enjoy the Sonoran desert. specifically I enjoy virtually all outdoor activities. cycling, hiking ,golf, hunting, fishing. just being outside. I like our climate, most of the time, I enjoy both inside and outside living space within our home and office. our climate is ideal for indoor / outdoor living
Cultural assets	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.
??? Small town feel	Even though Tucson is 1M people it is still very much a small town. For the most part this is good. I've been here for nearly 35 years and know a lot of people. I like that. Consequently, this small town relies on the same core people to get things done. Going to the same well over and over gets burdensome on the few that give. I'd like to see the peripheral neighborhoods and communities contribute more to the city and region. The entire region needs a strong downtown, not just the people living within the city limits. I always was and am still a big fan of mountain to mountain annexation, with representation. I believe the political structure and makeup of city proper is a HUGE impediment to our long term future as a community. We need to get progressive, intelligent, far sighted leaders involved in city politics and get rid of the petty, hyper local thinking neighborhood advocates out. Politics has to change in order for Tucson to move forward. Other local communities and affluent county residence won't participate in improving the city unless the city political scene changes and becomes more progressive.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local politics	mountain to mountain annexation with representation for all.
Education	Tucson has segregated itself partially because of bad schools or school districts. why can't we blow up TUSD and start over.
The power of neighborhoods	I believe neighborhoods have too much power over local politics. Many good projects have been scuttled because of some opposition by local neighborhoods,. Progress has to start somewhere. If a few local people oppose a development or project that could have significant long term benefit for the city as a whole it shouldn't get stopped because of a few sentimental people not wanting to see change in their backyard
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Swan and River 85718 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 275. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community	I am able to go places and recognize people. There is a small town friendliness even though we are a medium size city.
Open-minded, liberal thinking	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.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Literacy rate	Tucson has a high drop out rate and large number of people unable to speak and communicate in English.


Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and 4th 85701 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 276. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	It can be very nice here.
Taxes	The dumbasses who run this town are taxing us to death. soon we will all be equally poor. then the self appointed leaders of the community will have all the busboys and waiters they feel they need.
Political correctness	Freedom of speech is under almost daily attack in this city. we are under so much political pressure to not offend anyone, that we cannot call an idiot an idiot.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce business taxes	If employers have more money, they can hire more employees. these new employees will then spend the money they earn on goods and services. this will lead to an across-the-board economic recovery.
Reduce the size of government	The local and state government is top heavy in do-nothing administrators who are paid large salaries. the hourly worker who is responsible for doing the work of running the city/county/state is the first to be cut/downsized/rif'ed.
Investigate the police and fire department retirement programs	These programs are out of control and will bankrupt the local and state governments.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Years here: 57
Survey: 277. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity of culture	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 presence of davis-monthan and influence 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 presence of davis-monthan and its influence.
Volunteer engagement	The number of volunteers involved in community improvement groups like unite way, the hospitals, schools, other health organizations, rotary and many, many spontaneous causes that come up frequently.
Consistent weather	For work, recreation, leisure, entertaining out of towners and overall quality of life the weather impacts our mental health as well as our physical well being. the absence of natural disasters like earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and extremes in weather.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Government leadership	The absence of mature, experienced and thoughtful leadership is one of the biggest challenges facing the region. metro initiatives such as transportation should move forward into other areas.
Business leadership	Promote a way to encourage more business leaders to actively become involved in influencing the issues that will build a solid economic base. minimize the framework of regulation and simplify the process.
The downsizing of large school districts to make them more manageable schools	push decision making down more into the schools rather than a school board micro managing.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Skyline and Campbell 85718 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 278. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	I'm a third generation alumnus. The UA is in my blood and its athletic teams are a passion of mine. I'm proud to be a part of an institution so rich in tradition and which excels in so many fields. It's the greatest asset of our community.
The climate	I can enjoy the outdoors year 'round, I hardly ever get sick, I rarely have to worry about driving in difficult weather, I don't have to deal with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, ice storms, mudslides, etc...and when the weather is 'rough' here, we have air conditioning.
It's not Phoenix	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Continue developing downtown	Downtowns work! Centralized places where people can work, live, and play give cities character and make them more attractive places to live. A flourishing downtown will also help us retain more graduates from the university and create a better-educated populace, one that will continue to improve our community for generations.
Build a baseball complex in downtown	Part of question 1 above. Bring back high-level professional baseball, including triple A and spring training. Tucson is too large to not be able to support a team. With a stadium in downtown, attendance will be no problem, which will make Tucson an attractive place to have a team.
Complete and expand the streetcar system	Light rail/tram systems are effective in cities all over the world. As downtown continues to emerge as a center of entertainment, dining, and arts, as well as education and professions, the city will need an effective way to transport people in and out. An effective method of mass transit would be just the ticket, and will also create a seamless connection between the University, 4th Ave., and downtown, all of which share similar offerings of entertainment, dining, retail, and jobs, thereby almost instantly tripling the 'downtown' area. The success of the 4-mile streetcar will undoubtedly require future expansion as well.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Pima/Wilmot 85712 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 279. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	We all people from Tucson we get together as a city and as a community!!
Weather	300 days of sunshine!!!!
Food	All different cultures in one city!!!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure	Roadways get you no where!!
Negativity Culture	Between Cultures they should respect each other. We need to educate ourselves between cultures.
Developments services	Sincere effort to educate the community about large employer provide to the City of Tucson. Example: Davis Monthan does not just plane flying over our heads, Jobs, soldiers expending their money here by buying our products and eventually staying in Tucson.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: I-19 85746 // Years here: 18 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 280. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
natural habitats	Because the Sonoran Desert is a diverse and beautiful habitat
outdoor activities	There are always activities available for the outdoor enthusiast
large city with small town feel	I love the options of a larger city, but like the people who make it feel small
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
better vehicular infrastructure	Commutes are lengthy and tedious through the city
less restriction to businesses	The amount of restrictions Tucson places on new businesses makes it difficult for them to establish

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: 19-Jan 85614 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 281. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The natural beauty of the surrounding region	I really appreciate the fact that in relatively little time, one can be in undeveloped rural area containing an abundance and variety of flora and fauna.
The variety of people who live here	Being a retiree, I love the fact that I am meeting people from all over our nation and from all walks of life.
The cultural choices	Before moving here I had no idea that I would find Tucson's museums, Symphony, theatre opportunities, etc. of such high quality.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
change the building and development codes	Currently, the laws favor development to the exclusion of neighborhood input. of the laws now on the books that is totally ignored is that "no development be allowed that is not compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods."
The City Council members should not have party affiliations.	All of them should work for a better Tucson irrespective of party politics.
Come up with a plan for the dried up river beds	Surely, the Santa Cruz and Rillito Rivers will never flow again. Couldn't we put that land to use?
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Jones Ave and Broadway 85716 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 282. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The sunshine and warmth is important to me as a native Tucsonan.
arts and culture	We are very involved in arts and culture activities and it is important to us to live in a place that offers a full complement of the arts and that is an artist friendly community. Since Tucson has traditionally been the only city in the southwest with a full complement of the arts (State Theatre, Ballet and Symphony) and has more artists per capita than other cities in the country - this is something we love.
small town feel	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Leadership	Our citizens won't pay more for our leadership, so we continue to have poor government. The status quo and good old boys network has got to go. We will never get anywhere if we don't change our leadership in this town.
Education	Our poor education system promotes lower paying jobs and an inability to attract companies to relocate here.
Pro business	Our government needs to step up and support pro- business legislation, support initiatives that help our local economy. Until we have this, businesses will not move here and we will continue to have economic issues. Having a small business in this community is hard.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and 4th Ave. 85705 // Years here: 46 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 283. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson's deep history.	Almost everything we see in the public mythology about the southwest has it's roots in Tucson.
Proximity to the Sonoran Desert.	No matter where you are living in most of Tucson, you can reach a relatively intact portion of the Sonoran Desert Biome in about 20 minutes.
The University of Arizona.	Access to a world class research institution, and all of the rich educational opportunities it provides is priceless. The idea that the best astronomical telescopes in the world are made at 6th street & Cherry while NASA probes to Mars are controlled from 6th avenue and Drachman makes me just gush with pride for my community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson deserves a world class museum.	The Arizona Historical Society is embarrassingly out-dated. The Arizona State Museum is worse.
Tucson needs a real mass transit system.	I don't believe the suburban sprawl model of western cities is sustainable after gasoline passes the 5 dollar a gallon mark.
We need our own state.	The politics of Maricopa County are unsustainable.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Ina and Oracle 85705 // Years here: 42 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 284. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town atmosphere in a big city	The benefits of both! I like the people and availability of services and amenities in a big city, and I like the quiet and connection to nature in a small town.
Residents tend to stay here	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.
A progressive, liberal attitude in a red state.	It's really hard to live in a backwards state, especially now with the budget crash and our fanatical, self-destructive state legislature. But Tucson is a progressive haven for like-minded people, and it feels like we can make a difference together.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean up our city and county government!	I think of Tucson as progressive and open-minded - why then do we have such dysfunctional local government like Rio Nuevo, and family dynasties in South Tucson?
Ward elections by ward only, not city	Too much political game-playing in the past.
Raise corporate taxes & institute progressive taxation	Our economy is crashing, and poor people feel this the hardest. People who used to be middle class are now poor. Meanwhile the rich get away with murdering our economy. We have to return to fairness!
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Country Club & 6th St 85716 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 285. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I hate wind, snow, and other conditions that make daily routines painful.
Sunsets	Natural beauty is relaxing.
Nearby attractions	Bigger cities, mountains, lakes, and even oceans are within driving distance.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make parking free downtown	Downtown Tucson became a "pit" after malls pulled shoppers away from the downtown area. Two hour parking for a fee is insulting to shoppers. All day parking would encourage people to explore the downtown area.
Require diversity in markets	People stay home, because Walgreens and other "names" seem to be on every corner. There used to be discount stores as well as stores where only the elite could shop. Sometimes shopping was a function, and other times it was a stretch towards dreams for the future. Today, Tucson is boring. Instead of variety, every part of town is more of the same.
Make the community safer	Tucson used to thrive on having winter visitors, retirees, and tourists wanting to explore desert living. Violent crimes, such as those related to the border and deranged students, make residents fear for their own safety. Law enforcement should be free from budget cuts, so that Tucson could claim to be the safest city in the nation.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Broadway / Houghton 85748 // Years here: 52 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 286. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
outdoor options	i like the out doors
weather
location in the state	Tucson is close enough to other attractions or out door events. mountains, skiing, fishing hunting etc
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
reduce the amount of crime	the crime is horrible. it is the reason i want to leave
city government	the city government treats the city�s issues like this is a hobby. the city is not run like a successful business. to much waste
appearance	the city looks like a Mexico town, dirty, graffiti, weeds, run down, just generally tattered, used and worn
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: broadway/harrison 85748 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 287. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Ecology	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.
People	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.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The governance	The governance of both the city and county is frustrating. Taxes are too high for everyone, especially businesses. Because of that the whole area is not growing and stagnant. The governance is too weak and refuses to cut hand-outs to pandering special interest groups to focus on the core services.
Remodel downtown	In my opinion, downtown should be enclosed like downtown Vegas. No motorized vehicles and free parking for those that work and visit in downtown.

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 30
Survey: 288. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Proximity to natural desert environment	I love the Sonoran desert
Music and art community	As an artist and musician, it is important to have a close relationship with peers
Weather	I like the heat and dislike very cold environments.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce the population	There are too many people in Tucson and surrounding cities
Remove the air force base	Detriment to the environment
Water conservation/local food sourcing	We must be self-sustainable to survive in a harsh climate.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: I-10 & Congress 85745 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 289. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Native	Born and raised in Tucson, although I traveled and lived in other states. Tucson is where I have always come back.
Weather	Summers are nice and we don't get the winters like other states.
Culture	Variety of ethnic background and diversity, people in the community friendly.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	of course this is continuous problem with growth in of a community.


Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: GOLFLINKS/KOLB 85730 // Years here: 43 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 290. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Weather	The weather makes living here very pleasant all year round.
The Community	The city of Tucson really has a small town feel in a fairly large Metro area
The U of A athletics	What can I say? I bleed Red and Blue.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown	Nothing to do and run down.
Sidewalks/Huge Parking Lots	Sidewalks are very decrepit and buildings here have too much parking.
Amount of Bums	Lets face it there are too many in our parks and on the streets
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: stone and speedway 85705 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 291. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Coming from damp, winter cold NJ, it's a blessing.
Lower real estate taxes	From NJ --- highest in the nation
Conservative politics outside of Tucson City	Out of control spending/wasting of our wealth will destroy the economic well-being of any area/region
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Create a strong elected Tucson Mayor	Provides city-wide focus and ability to get something done something done
Create a strong elected Pima County Executive	Provides county-wide focus and ability to get something done and diminish Huckleberry's power
Cancel Rio Nuevo project	create business-friendly City-county focus
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and N First Ave 85737 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 292. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bike lanes	N/A
Locally owned business

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
N/A	N/A


Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 293. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beautiful desert environment	N/A
Small town feel but with greater selection of arts
Casual easy lifestyle
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Create more centralized development with mixed-uses	Want this to be a city more than a suburb
Give politicians less control over development	They lack the education and are influenced too much by an even less educated populace
Lower freeway	Freeway is a scar that divides the city
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Country Club 85716 // Years here: 19
Survey: 294. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Lived in a cold weather midwest area
Community	GLBT is still close and small, not like the big city I lived in prior
Family	Being able to spend time with family
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Health care	Hard to get proper coverage
Better pay	Tucson doesn't pay to meet needs of fields
Freeway to go east and west	Hard to get across town - it limits areas to travel to
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 6
Survey: 295. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I grew up in the midwest
Very laid back atmosphere	Culture is a big issue. People tend to be very friendly
Hiking/outdoors	I love the terrain here
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean-up some the major roads/stores e.g. Speedway	N/A
put a freeway in to make crosstown travel faster

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Linda Vista 85737 // Years here: 2
Survey: 296. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
N/A	N/A


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve cross-city transportation	Congestion at intersections is growing worse and driving away potential businesses from relocating to Tucson
Increase the arts and the timeframe in which we get plays and concerts	It will draw more people to plays. We won't have to wait years to see a play

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 85741 // Years here: 54
Survey: 297. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Solar focus and solar powered lights etc.	Future of the planet
Water conservation	Future of the planet
Community culture activities	human connection
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Ugly streetscape like Broadway, 22nd, and Speedway	What people see doesn't reflect the beauty and community value
More support for education especially science	Future of the planet
Increase use of renewable resources	Future of the planet
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 298. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The spirit of a small town	America needs more heart and connection with each other
History of the old pueblo	Improves the richness of living in an area

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City leadership	From mayor/city council changes
Better strategic planning	Roads and transportation need improvement
Downtown development	Will Rio Nuevo ever really work as intended
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 299. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I came from cold and rain
Culture

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	Pot holes
Education	Public schools are very poor

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Country Club 85716 // Years here: 6
Survey: 300. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family atmosphere and family owned business	N/A
Smallness
Arts
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	N/A
Less big box stores

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: 5th/Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 301. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	Feel that we are part
Nature is visible nearby	Preservation

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More public transportation	I want an alternative to my car and rising gas prices
More money funneled to emergency services	Tucson's reputation as a safe city will go downhill rapidly and people/businesses will not move here - people will move away
Less political divisiveness	Why can't there be a middle ground?
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 302. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feel and willingness to help	I deal with people daily and I want to raise my family here
Desire to grow	I would love a more thriving business

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Decrease mid-day traffic
Increase cultural diversity training	Family, friends, and co-workers getting terrible education from national media

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Irvington/Midvale 85746
Survey: 303. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The small town feel of the city	We know each other
Downtown growth
Locally owned business	We are the future of Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The governor and education	Need I say more?
The lack of leadership in Rio Nuevo	Makes us look bad and wastes money
Small business regulations	Takes too much time and money to move or start a business when you are leasing or buying property
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Harrison/22nd 85710 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 304. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beauty of the Tucson area	It's beautiful
Local feel (not like a big city)	Small town feel makes me proud of my community
Community is very active	I want to live in a community that is active and engaged
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local government getting in the way of business	People need jobs, business needs jobs
Crime rates/ police presence	Living in Tucson is dangerous
Curb community growth	Our limited resources are getting spread too thin
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Pantano/Golf Links 85710 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 305. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Arts and culture availability	Makes living fuller, more fun
Open mindedness	Let people be themselves
Casual	Not stuffy
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less guns	Danger to people
Stronger leadership	Lots of strong people in the community behind the scenes - bring them to the front!

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 306. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The feeling of community	Tucson has always held a "small town" feel because of the willingness of the different groups to reach out each other
Climate	I don't like cold
History	I enjoy living in a city and region with a long and diverse history
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The short-sighted outlook of the region	The local governments don't seem to be able to look out further than a few years, and as a result, we are behind the times
NIMBY	Many good or important projects are shot down by unwillingness of neighborhood groups to work with government

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Prince/1st Ave 85719 // Years here: 42 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 307. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural Environment	All my physical activity I do out of doors. Hiking is a wonderful and free form of exercise. I love the scenery, the mild (for the most part) weather, and the clean air.
Recreation/Arts/Culture	Having options for recreation - our parks,the theater, art galleries, concerts both indoors and outdoors, festivals and such keep me active, inquisitive, happy and not on the couch!
Community oriented neighborhoods	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More public transit	I hate having to rely on my car all the time. More types of public transport is needed. Buses are close by but the routes don't take me where I need to go without a long ride to a transfer station first. Buses are not suitable for all types of transport activities either. It would be nice to be able to go out for an evening and not have to worry about parking and related cots. Perhaps have a drink too and not have to worry about it.
Media	Can't do much about it but our media is terrible. Sensationalized, slanted reporting, lack of investigation, seems to be pitting cities against each other, and be influenced by those with deep pockets with no sense of journalistic integrity.
Cooperation on resources	There are some communities that are desperate to expand outside their current footprints for the sake of $$. They do not seem to care about our dwindling natural resources or future citizen needs. Somehow they need incentives to stop thinking of their own pocketbooks but the good of the fragile natural environment we live in.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Country Club 85716 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 308. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather!	I came here from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If I never see another snowflake again it'll be too damn soon!
People are generally friendly	I work for the city giving parking tickets out. It's not a pleasant thing to do, but most people seem to take it in stride especially when I explain why it's illegal to do what they did.
You can usually find something you're shopping for	I don't want to wait for weeks for something to come in the mail after I ordered it online. I want to be able to go and get what I want, and put my hands and eyes on it.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Fire and replace the entire city council, mayor and city manager staffs.	The current administration has run the city off the tracks. We have hard working city employees getting furloughs and layoffs, no pay raises for years, but we have money for a "modern streetcar", a renovated TCC, and a new elephant pen at the zoo. We have an Arts building being rented for a dollar a year, while people are unable to make their house payments. We have to cut back on police services (no more responding to traffic accidents) but we can afford an assistant city manager at $100K+ a year (and as the former chief of police he should be ashamed).
Develop tourism in Tucson - promote our "old West" heritage - encourage the film industry to return to Tucson.	The only way to fix what's been broken is to bring money into the Old Pueblo. There is big money in tourism and entertainment.
The surface transportation infrastructure.	The "suicide lanes" worked - so we got rid of them. The roads are falling apart, and have huge potholes that aren't being repaired. But we now have a trolley that goes from the UofA to 4th Ave on Saturday nights... and if you want to park downtown in a garage or parking lot be prepared to have a wallet-ectomy.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Alvernon 85712 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 309. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The combination of the natural setting and the climate... the natural desert mountains and wildlife and great weather to enjoy them with	I have always loved the outdoors and the natural beauty. I am an artist/photographer and get out there as often as the rest of my life lets me. It brings peace and personal rejuvenation to me My Favorite places: Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tohono Chul Park, Arthur Pack Regional Park (I hope we can preserve pockets of natural desert like the SW side of this!), Catalina State Park, Sabino Canyon, Mt. Lemmon, Saguaro National Park E and W, San Xavier Mission, Madera Canyon, Birding Areas in SE AZ.
Local culture and history, especially older buildings and neighborhoods like West University, Sam Hughes, etc.	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
UofA	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
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation, traffic flow, crosstown access, and road conditions	We are such a car oriented society and I am admittedly part of that - it would take a really effective mass-transit system for me to give up driving on days where I didn't really have to. I live too far out to bus or bike, etc.
Haphazard urban growth	See #1 (Natural Environment) we need to plan for keeping a good amount of natural desert/open space. Growth too often occurs where the people with the money want it to without enough regard to the overall picture.
Water use (4. Education, 5. Crime, 6. Illegal Immigration)	This one should be obvious - it's a desert and we rely heavily on ground water
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 38 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 310. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
beautiful environment	I love to see the mountains and desert, the native plants, animals. I love being outdoors. I love living in the Tucson Mountains and having critters in my back yard.
Its small town atmosphere and progressive politics.	Makes me feel at home, part of a community, with shared values.
diversity	Racial/ethnic diversity is fun, stimulating. Speaking Spanish is fun. I also appreciate the strong and supportive LGBT community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like Tucson to be a leader in environmental/conservation policy and practice	In order to preserve the beautiful environment, we need to take care of the ecosystem here. This means responsible use of water, better urban planning/less sprawl, solar energy, etc.
transportation	we need to address mass transit
downtown renewal	having a vibrant downtown is the key to a successful, fun city. If we want to attract good jobs and intelligent and creative people here, we need a creative and fun downtown.
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood and Painted Hills 85745 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 311. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Came from rain and grey skies - it makes me happy
Environment	Mountains, desert, clean air, blue sky
Diverse community	Variety/different opinions
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better economic engine	Money typically strengthens a community
Border issues - a more open, constructive strategic vision	Proximity to the border is critical to the Southern Arizona economy, strength, and diverse culture
More collaborative community/inclusion	Too many ideas, too many people going too many directions. Economies of scale works better
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 10
Survey: 312. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor activities - hiking, wildlife	Need more trails where you can take dogs on a leash


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Job opportunities and wages	Earn my living here
Transportation routes and airplane ability	Drive to work - no public transportation available Travel outside of AZ for work
Politics of the area	Too socialistic
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Tanque Verde 85749 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 313. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Multiculturalism	n/a
Community spirit
University and related medical centers
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Border security	Lack of security promotes fear/misunderstanding - thus some residents are and will relocate to safer regions
City and county government leaders	Paucity of effective leadership has been and will continue to be a detriment

Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Sunrise/Swan 85718 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 314. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small city atmosphere	I like the fact that you can almost always connect with someone that knows someone else
Diversity	in activities and people
Friendliness
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	I think even though state budgets continue to be lowered we can/should do more to support schools
Job outlook	Important to have a vibrant economy
Community transportation	Even though I live on the fringes, I'd like it to be easier to get around town without using my car as well
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Years here: 43 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 315. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor recreation areas	n/a
Mexican flavors
University town
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Air quality	n/a
More art
Upscale safer
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Camino Seco 85715 // Years here: 12
Survey: 316. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather/parks	Allows me to be outside
People	I enjoy being with friends
Educational resources	I love learning new things
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve education for young people	Because our future is in our youth
Crime	I'm tired of being burglarized
Roads	Time is traffic is time wasted and it causes pollution
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Ina 85704 // Years here: 29 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 317. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feel - friendly and helpful	Great referral community
Surrounded by mountains I can see	healthy lifestyle
Plants and wildlife
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Require water table levels improved	If we have grown beyond our water means, it will lead to water restrictions
Attract retired science community to work on pet research products
Improve roads and traffic (maintain and growth)
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011
Survey: 318. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains/Desert environment	Makes transition from one's working life environment to calm possible
Smaller size community with accessibility to larger area	Ability to contact those "in the know" and can still easily get to larger metropolitan areas
University and the arts
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	To provide access to all areas would give those without transportation better opportunities for jobs and schools
Public Schools	A good education system is important to companies relocating employees
Increase job opportunities across the pay scale	To grow our economy
Date of survey: Feb 17, 2011 // Home near: Skyline/Campbell 85718 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 319. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The mountains	I hike often - I live under Pusch Peak and the view inspires me daily. The varying landscape is a joy to see everywhere
The Weather (I don leave in June and July now, not in 1989-2009)	I like to be outdoors frequently, it is easy to get around
Culture and learning opportunities	Participation and diversity
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown visual and cultural improvement	To have a vibrant walking area for us residents and a tourist destination
Add more higher paying job opportunities	Economic improvement
In town and Northwest traffic flow	Takes a long time to get through town, especially in winter months. N. Oracle Rd has increased traffic causing backups frequently
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 320. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	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.
Variety of Events	The different cultural and historic events that Tucson offers, we can watch a rodeo, as well as go to the theatre, opera, U of A, and museums.
The scenery	Tucson id quite possibly the place the Lord will eventually retire, it is one of the most beautiful, breathtaking towns in America.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	The current system of transportation, primarily buses is not customer friendly and timely for scheduling.
Construction	Tucson is continually working on projects at the same time, that creates gridlock.
Red Light Camera's	This creates a "Big Brother" effect and the fines established are very expensive.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: El Conquistador Way and Oracle 85737 // Years here: 46 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 321. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's a community that values diversity -- race/ethnicity, culture, language, sexual orientation, age, etc..	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.
Physical beauty of the desert, surrounding mountains and the fact that there is a considerable amount of publicly accessible recreation areas.	It is a pleasure to live in a beautiful place, where the natural beauty of the sky and mountains can be seen and enjoyed from all areas of the city every day. You don't have to be wealthy and live in a privileged area to be able to see the Catalinas or view a sunset. There are many public hiking trails in the desert and mountains. It's very important that Tucsonans have protected a lot of this land to maintain healthy ecosystems and to keep it publicly accessible, and we need to continue to do this.
The sense of community that is shared by many Tucsonans due to people being connected to one another through community involvement.	I value Tucson's feeling of "small town" where many people know one another. I enjoy running into friends when I go to a store or to an event. I believe that the "small town" feeling is related to people being involved in their community through neighborhood groups, faith communities, social change activism, etc. When people know each other, they are more likely to care about each other, and this is an indicator of a healthy community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Poverty -- 20% of residents are living in poverty.	It is NOT a sign of a healthy community to have so many residents, including children, struggling to get by. We are a low wage community, and many have lost their jobs or have had hours cut back. There are thousands who are homeless.
Anti-immigrant attitudes	I am appalled at the hatred and denigration of people who migrate here from other countries simply because they need to work. These anti-immigrant attitudes don't originate in Tucson, but there are many here who are intolerant and mean-spirited toward immigrants, even those who are here legally. This is ugly, and not something to be proud of in our community.
Sprawl and resulting air pollution	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.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: N. Stone and E. Ft. Lowell 85705 // Years here: 37 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 322. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	Have great friends and a loving partner is extremely important but there's more. Casual acquaintances and random people I meet are mostly friendly and helpful. And the creative community here is amazingly supportive.
Arts and entertainment opportunities	As an artist and event producer I find that Tucson has many opportunities for me to explore my art. And there are always numerous entertainments and intellectually stimulating events to choose from.
Outdoor recreational opportunities	The mountains! Need I say more?
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Republicans	The politics of the state of Arizona are oppressive and punitive, unless of course you are big business and need a tax break. Tucson is an island of blue in a sea of red.
The horrible border policies	The hypocrisy of exploiting undocumented workers while violently separating peaceful families is unacceptable. The wall is a joke. Who is making gobs of money supplying all the border patrol toys?
The heat	Can you just make it a few degrees cooler in the summers?
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell and Camino del Cerro 85745 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 323. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Being able to be outside every day of the year is important to me. Sunny skies, warm weather and endless days of blue are a good thing.
Family	My family is from this area and we all live close to each other.
Community spirit	I like how Tucsonans come together during difficult times such as the shooting of Gabby Giffords.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better Leadership	If we had a better community vision which provided better decisions on how to deal with the current economic issues, we would get through the Great Repression more quickly. It is too easy to put the burden of the city's budget on the backs of its employees.
Get rid of crooked leadership	When is this community going to wake up and kick these crooks out of town (ie. Huckleberry, Mike Hein, etc.)
Better teamwork amongst cities	Tucson has the highest population and needs to start taking the leadership role in guiding the community. We are impacted by the smaller cities decisions in a greater way than they are.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Wilmot 85711 // Years here: 39 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 324. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University offerings	I am active in the arts scene, as a volunteer and patron, and to have all that the university has to offer, along with the classes aimed at seniors, makes Tucson, and my life full and rewarding on so many levels.
Weather	The weather makes it possible to be outside most of the year (I am not here in the summer) and no longer worry about snow, frozen pipes, (well, that was dis-proven this month!)or cars starting is a great plus in the quality of life.
People	With so many people relocating to Tucson, it makes for a friendly, outgoing populace that makes getting to know people and making new friendships easy.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown!	I am seeing changes, and they are great, but much more has to be done before I take visitors downtown to see what we have to offer. We must get rid of the tattoo parlors and graffiti before I can be proud of our city.
More businesses	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.
City government	It seems that the city council does not reflect the wishes of their constituents and can't get anything really important accomplished
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: Prince and Campbell 85719 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 325. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The small town feel	I can get to anywhere in Tucson in about 30 minutes.
The people	The people in Tucson are friendly, and generous to a fault. We help out one another during difficult times. We can agree to disagree and still be friends. We care about others. Tucsonans are just really nice folks.
The environment	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads/transportation	Our roads are being, but need to continue to be upgraded. An east/west thoroughfare would be helpful. Our bus system needs to be enhanced and promoted. would love to use public transportation to and from work. I live Campbell/Ft. Lowell and work Valencia/S.12th. It takes over an hour to use public transportation.
Schools	Education is so important to the future of our community. We really need to push our legislature into providing appropriate funding for our schools
Business/entertainment choices	The business community and entertainment needs to expand. Baseball is gone...it needs to come back! Retail choices are limited...there are the same stores in all the malls -how about some new choices.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 326. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The sense that we live in a small town, despite the fact that the census would indicate other wise	I live in an area where we cannot see our neighbor's homes, but as we move about our normal shopping and eating areas I can be assured I will run into people I know.
The weather allows up to have a great deal of outdoor activity without the limitations associated with harsher climates	Having migrated here from Ohio and a gloomier, colder climate nearly 30 years ago I find I have never stopped appreciating the fact that it is rare that we have to structure our plans around the weather
I so appreciate that Tucson is West of the Mississippi	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.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Create more parks with more trees and walking paths	If there is one thing I miss from Ohio (other than real tomatoes!) it's being able to walk amongst the trees to take me to another place. I don't need the fall of leaves, I miss the sound of the leaves and the ability to get lost in the forest.
Pay our civic leaders more money in exchange for better results.	As a business owner I feel that our business is deeply affected by our leaders decisions, or lack of decisions. I do not feel that we do not have the strongest leaders in positions of political power and as a result we are for example not attracting and keeping new enterprise that a community like Tucson should.
Create more off the main drag cycling lanes	There are so many areas that I won't ride into because there are either no bike paths or the adjacent traffic makes me feel unsafe. We do not live near 3rd - but more of that on the Eastside would make me happy.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: Wrightstown and Harrison 85715 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 327. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains - geography of the place - outdoors	I love to get out and hike whenever I can and I love to look at the mountains and feel the closeness to nature
Sense of community	People come from all over but everyone feels welcome. It is easy to connect and get involved in the community.
Opportunities for life long learning	With places like the library, the Drawing Studio, Literacy volunteers and the Desert Museum there are always opportunities to continue learning. No matter what age, what interests there are ways to engage the mind. This doesn't even count the quality educational opportunities at the University and Pima College. These educational institutions contribute to a culture of learning and a place with interesting people and ideas.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education for all	Every child needs to have resources so that they will enter school ready to learn, every school child should have the support they need to succeed in school, every adult should have opportunities to learn and be able to find meaningful work that pays a living wage. I want to live in a community that values education and provides everyone access to learning.
More opportunities for youth to be productive and engaged in positive activities	Many of our youth are being displaced from the job market, they are disengaged and thus they get involved in gangs and other non-productive activities. We need to provide positive role models, job training programs and ways for youth to focus their talents to make a better community. This may be especially true for our refugee families, and youth from economically challenged families.
Create a greater sense of pride	I am tired of hearing people complain about what Tucson lacks. I'd like people to focus more on the things we do have here. We have great libraries, we have a retired population that represent a wealth of knowledge and skills, we have live in a beautiful place, we have many cultural activities. Why do we always compare ourselves to other cities? Let's fulfill our own potential while celebrating the assets that make Tucson special.
Date of survey: Feb 18, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft and Rive 85750 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 328. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
In general, people are friendly.	I like to feel welcome and this community is very welcoming.
The warm weather and sunshine.	The nice weather makes people more up beat and incline to enjoy life and the beautiful outdoors.
The University of Arizona and its impact on the community.	The U of A provides enrichment, opportunity to learn, and athletics.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The road system	The city has outgrown the road system. A major road East to West is missing. A loop around the city is missing.
The downtown area	The downtown needs better connectivity to the rest of the community.
Public transportation to near by communities.	Light rail from Tucson to Phoenix, Green Valley, Tubac, and Nogales would benefit the environment and the communities.
Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: I-19 & Continental Road 85614 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 329. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family	Probably wouldn't still be in Tucson if my mama, partner and her family were not here.
Mountain ranges	Available sun up to sun down, natural beauty, awe inspiring

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Few cultural activities for Blacks	Black community divided by city location, church affiliation, and few numbers
Juvenile delinquency	Too many young people with time on their hands to hurt themselves and others

Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: Valenica and Columbus 85706 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 330. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Variety of tourism activities for visitors	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.
Parks & Outdoor Recreation	Most of my friends and I strive to live healthy and active lifestyles. One of the advantages to living in Arizona is that of good weather the majority of the year - it only makes sense to have outdoor and natural recreational opportunities available.
Proximity to a major city (Phoenix)	I like the advantages that a city the size of Tucson usually offers, but ours doesn't: professional sports teams, larger-scale concerts/shows, cheaper/more-direct airline travel, more of a singles-scene for those of us between college-age and retirement. For those reasons, I'm glad to live a relatively short drive from Phoenix.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Standard of Living/Quality of Life	I have a lower quality of life here in Tucson than I did in Colorado because salaries are lower here, in general. I could crunch numbers and research statistics to back this up, I'm sure, however this is just based on my general perception of how my standard of living is here in Tucson in comparison to Ft Collins and Denver. I know that housing, rent, groceries, gas - the basics - are not significantly cheaper here than there, yet salaries are less and taxes are more. I can not afford the same quality of life in Tucson that I had in Colorado - and that's not due to the overall economic national depression - that's due to less money coming in and the same (or more) money going out.
Roads/Lack of highways	We do not have adequate highway travel for a city the size of Tucson. I work in 9-1-1 fire/medical dispatch and we see an enormous amount of motor vehicle accidents, pedestrians struck, bicyclists struck, etc. I lived in Rochester, NY for 5yrs - a smaller city than Tucson - and they have at least 3 major highways that make travel from each corner of the city and its suburbs fast and convenient - one highway circles the downtown area, one runs north/south and one runs east/west. Our 16+ lane intersections that run through the city limits are hazardous and not as efficient as travel along I10 offers.
Downtown	I lived near Denver for several years and loved going downtown, specifically the LoDo district. Day or night there is an energy there - people walking along the 16th Ave pedestrian street or riding the free tram between shops/restaurants. There are several bars, clubs and restaurants all in one central location near Coors Field, where the Rockies play. They revitalized their downtown before I moved to Colorado so I don't know the details of what they did to improve it and attract the energy it now has, but their city planners would definitely be a resource to talk to. Our downtown isn't the "hub" of Tucson. Unless something like the 2nd Saturdays event is happening where there are multiple things going on at once, it's not the most appealing area of Tucson to spend time, particularly at night.
Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links/Kolb 85730 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 331. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate and natural beauty	mild winter and humidity free summer, beautiful mountains and desert flora and fauna
Availability of health care for cancer patients	Arizona Oncology and NW hospital
My my church	music, sermons, women's Bible studies, prayer group
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
make it smaller (if this were possible)	less people, less traffic, less crowds at Costco
more balanced local government	it is too liberal leaning
allocate more money into road improvement	wear and tear on my car
Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft and Sunrise 85750 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 332. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the clean air and open skies.	The clear air and open skies where one can see the stars at night are important after living in a big city.
The wide variety of shops.	Coming from a big city I was concerned that the variety of stores I was used to wouldn't be available in Tucson. On the contrary I have found everything here.
Housing in Tucson is affordable.	I now own my own home. Prior to coming to Tucson I could only rent an apartment in the area where I wanted to live.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011
Survey: 333. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Ethnic diversity of residents	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.
Cultural offerings	I like having a variety of cultural and artistic events to participate in. As a transplant from a larger metropolitan area, I'm used to having that and I'm delighted that it's available here.
Ease of getting around	I like being able to get to activities I'm interested in without having to drive long distances or paying a lot for parking.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More funding for adult education/literacy	I want to live in a community where people can read and understand how to get the information and skills they need to be successful. I like interacting with people who are well-informed.
More funding for law enforcement	As a senior citizen and new resident here, I feel safer knowing I can get personal assistance from a well-trained, well-staffed police department when I need it. This is especially important to me because of the easy access to firearms here.
More funding for mental health treatment	I feel safer living in a community where people with obvious mental health issues can be identified and treated promptly, for their safety and the safety of others.
Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft/Pima 85712 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 334. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Recreational facilities	I'm a outdoor person and a jock!
Variety of restaurants	lots of choices at various levels of spending
Presence of the university	it's where my son and grandson earned their degrees, and it contributes to the characterization of Tucson as being a "college town."
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A greater amount of intergovernment organization	contributes to efficiency and economy, and maintaining a lower property tax rate
The character of the downtown area	Speedway used to be billed as the ugliest street in Tucson. We have a great many "ugly"street; but Congress is tops. Someone needs to take a hard look at our building codes... before Grant is widened. Difficult to point to one's community with pride in the shadow of ugliness.
Vehicular traffic control	driving all over the area, it doesn't take much time to become impatient with the "stop and go" traffic signal system. maybe it's time to try the old synchronized system again. one ways didn't solve the problem. there must be some contemporary regulatory process that will work.
Date of survey: Feb 19, 2011 // Home near: Ft. Lowell and Country Club 85716 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 335. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Sunshine and warm weather are a huge draw here- we need to capitalize on this.
Beautiful mountains	The mountains around Tucson afford numerous recreational opportunities- hiking, camping, mtn biking, 4 wheeling....beautiful sunsets behind mountains.
U of A	Tucson takes pride in the U of A. Sense of community, coming together.....something that says, "Tucson".
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More things to do around town	There is not a lot to do around this town- esp for young people. Better nightlife, downtown, museums, sports teams.
Crosstown freeway and better streets	Tucson is a nightmare to drive around in. Widening the roads is not the answer. Need freeways/ light rail. The streets are in horrible shape here! Landscape around the city streets- have you seen Phoenix?! Take note Tucson...it works for them!
Better landscaping around town, less trash/graffiti	A large part of our economy is tourism. Yet when I bring people here I am embarrassed of the lack of landscaping, trash everywhere, and the graffiti! The I-10 is most people impression of Tucson- how bout landscaping the medians and making it look nice. Have you driven the I-10 around TEP?!
Date of survey: Feb 20, 2011 // Home near: Kolb Rd and I-10 85756 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 336. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I grew up where it was cold, icy, windy; I don't have to worry about traveling around here
Liberal leanings	The liberal bastion of this crazy tea-partying conservative bigoted homophobic ignorant state
Laid back attitude	One can wear anything you want to the opera - come from the street fair in jeans and go to the symphony without changing
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
build a dang east/west freeway!	I've lived here since 1984 and voted for each and every proposed freeway and improvement, but nothing ever happened... the Tucson traffic & freeway system is why there are so many dang accidents and road rage incidents!
Higher paying jobs	wages are pitiful... yes, cost of living is low, but please!

Date of survey: Feb 20, 2011 // Home near: river/lacholla 85705 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 337. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easy lifestyle	makes living here enjoyable


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of government overlaps	confusion among agencies and governments


Date of survey: Feb 20, 2011
Survey: 338. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather/climate	Because it is nearly always sunny, you never have to make allowances for the weather changing your plans.
Small city	Tucson is small enough that it doesn't take too long to get anywhere yet big enough that it has most everything you need.
Gardening year-round	I like to putter in the garden year-round
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
State politics	The state legislature and governor are neanderthals - under funding education, allowing guns everywhere, no concern for the environment, etc.
Illegal immigration	The illegal immigrants trash the deserts and they lower the wages for Tucsonans
Water rates	Water costs too much here
Date of survey: Feb 20, 2011 // Home near: Campbell/Grant 85716 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 339. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beautiful setting	Great natural desert environment
Outdoor activities	Lots of hiking trails
Friendly people	Easy to make friends and get acquainted
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of coherent vision for future	This area can't get its act together
Lack of support for education	Poor schools
Lack of transportation network	Poor traffic flow and hard to get around
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and First 85737 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 340. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	Many are friendly and open. I have easily found people who share the ideas and opinions I hold.
Variety of groups
Open-mindedness
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011
Survey: 341. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The natural environment	It's beauty is both grand and subtle, and gives me a sense of belonging to something peaceful and bigger than myself.
Cultural history	I like that three major cultures call this place home, as well as the diversity of other immigrants as well.
The arts	Beauty will save the world (Dostoyevsky)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	I have three children, and the choices they have in school, the pay for their teachers, the quality of teachers and class sizes are all disappointing.
Job opportunities	I'd like to see more opportunity for higher-skilled work and pay for my community.
Transportation	Good public transportation that includes outer-lying areas would make Tucson a much more livable and sustainable city. We have many wonderful cultural and natural resources, but it's polluting and expensive to get to them.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon and Skyline 85718 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 342. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beauty of desert	God's world is a gift and I love the gift
Sun	sun shines most of year
Close to my children	family very important and both my children live her
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Potholes in streets	I have been here since 1963 and even tho I have voted for street improvements, the pot holes do not get any attention
I would improve city council	I would like to see a city council that is bi-partisan and non- corrupt.
I would like to see our sheriff resign	He is a poor representative of his position
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011
Survey: 343. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bicycle friendly town	its great that we have so many bike paths and encourage riding bikes. especially since its a much healthier choice for people and the environment. I�m glad to see this live style growing and continue to grow.
Scenery/environment	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!
Farmers market	the farm's market is great because it helps local people financially and its a healthier choice.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Water	the tap water doesn't taste safe. many people I've spoken with feel the same. we should feel carefree drinking our water. an all around better water awareness, from drinking to using, would be the best for our community.
Youth importance	i feel the youth, for the most part, are marginalized in this town. especially those of color and living in poverty. most of these kids have the least to look forward to and this town doesn't do anything to encourage otherwise. I'm specifically speaking on youth from 12-20ish years of age. not only are we lacking modern and captivating places/events but also culturally relevant ones.
Solar power rather than destruction..	we should be the leader in solar energy rather than known for our air force base. nor should we continue to allow Raytheon be our best employer. solar energy jobs should be the best.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: 12th and ajo 85713 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 344. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I do not like shoveling snow.
Easy to get around due to gridlike layout of community	Mobility encourages a person to get out and partake in the stores/events in the community.
Open space	When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you don't have far to go.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get the community back to traditional family oriented conservatism.	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.
Get rid of litter/blight/vandalism	Everyone hates a mess. When your city looks a mess, you cannot be proud of it, and then you do not make it a point to take care of other things. When it looks nice, you tend to keep it nice. And feel good about it.
Community members need to be more friendly with each other.	I hail from the midwest. Everyone back there would converse with each other whenever the opportunity presented itself. I rarely see that happen, except when I run into someone else who comes from "the midwest". Community members would be more likely to feel close knit and help out if there was a better sense of community show outwardly.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Camino Seco 85710 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 345. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Neighborhood Gatherings	Neighborhood carnivals, that in the community so that people don't have to go far to have a fun time. It's also close for those people that don't have another form of transportation
Community Events	Community Events like Second Sunday, the Fox Theater, Park events. Ways for people to come out and see all the great things Tucson has to offer
Framers Markets	Help support the local community and off healthy, safe and fare trade goods.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Moving events out of the community	Moving events farther from the community hurts that people that most go to events. Like the festival of San Juan. The area is now use to build homes.


Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell and Grant 85745 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 346. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's home, my family's here	Support group
Warm weather	I'm allergic to the cold
How pretty it is	It makes life happier
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More things for young people to do	It gets boring
Better education	We keep cutting everything out of education
English shouldn't be our official language	It doesn't give people enough freedoms, it's a multilingual place
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Stone and University 85705 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 347. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people are really nice in general	Helps out with the vibe
Cute little restaurants	Helps out with the vibe
Hiking	You can be in a city and get out of it into nature
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More activities (more diversity)	A little more variety for a little extra fun
A really cool park would be nice	You can do a lot with a park, a lot of activities. A nice and free thing to do.
A little cleaner	Aesthetics, better for critters, etc.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: Park and Speedway 85719 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 348. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less winter	Where I used to live was really cold in the winter
Small town, everything's close	As a student it's expensive to get around all the time
It's a desert	I've never lived in it before
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads, potholes, too much traffic	Takes a lot of time to get from point A to point B
High school education system	My sister went to high school here, it was way too easy. College is a lot harder by comparison.
Solar energy	We have sunny weather anyway, utilize it.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Years here: 5
Survey: 349. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Good for my mood
University of Arizona	Education
Safety
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A beach	0


Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 350. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	It was rainy and cold where I lived before, I like the change.
The roads	More than 2 lanes is better
No allergies here	Allergies are a pain
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Street signs - There's like 3 of everything	I never know where I'm going
Downtown is really sketchy	People go there for the first time and get scared
Drug problems	It's affecting kids going to school
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 351. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Being able to be active year round.
Relationship town	Seeing people I know and feeling connected to my community.
Variety of Activities	There is so much to do here. . . ways to interact with others, nature and to keep learning.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More bike and walking paths	I use our existing paths, wish there were more.
More adult learning activities during non-work hours	I tried to find a bridge class in the early evening. . . a lot of courses are during the day.
Places to meet business people and have a meaningful conversation	I would like to meet more business execs and learn with them.
Date of survey: Feb 21, 2011 // Home near: River and Sabino Canyon 85750 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 352. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson has more of a regional feel to it	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.
Moderate Climate	A great climate that isn't as hot as some other areas in the southern half of the state. Great sunshine and moderate breezes
Relatively good air quality	natural landscape helps to keep air moving around Tucson so air quality is relatively good. Blowing dust is at a minimum, especially as compared to locations in Pinal County.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
increase walkability and density	Too much sprawl and thin development. Create more dense development patterns and reclaim open space around more dense development areas. Get the same number of people in less land area.
Change development incentives to reduce auto use.	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.
Integrate the Business and Education	Encourage a symbiotic relationship that has a daily interaction between business and education from the elementary ages through University ages. Mix up the locations of business and education so both can participate with each other on a regular, daily basis.
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Houghton and I-10 85602 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 353. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	the breeze
Community feel	The closeness of community involvement

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011
Survey: 354. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Desert	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 Rincons and
Family	The Tucson community has so many niches of family and community. For me my own personal and extended family, the mariachi, soccer, the foods, border community, and activist and progressive communities all are enveloped by this choice.
University of Arizona	I am a student at the University of Arizona as I have always dreamed I would. There is so much pride coming to this institution and participating more so as a Tucson community member.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011
Survey: 355. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mexican American history	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.
Mountains	Every evening when the sun sets, if the sun is hitting the mountains at a right angle, the mountains glow red.
Passion	I have noticed that everyone in the Tucson community is passionate about making a change in their community for the better.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improvement of South side streets	The streets in the south side of Tucson are unbearable to drive on. They always have pot holes and it takes months to get someone from the City of Tucson to repair the damaged streets.
Priorities of Education	This applies to all of Arizona, but I have noticed the deficit of educational opportunities from certain schools over others because of schools being or not being located in wealthy regions.

Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Park/Irvington 85706 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 356. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The outside activities	Running
the University of Arizona	The uniqueness and innovation of the university

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Add another freeway	There is a lack of planning that occurs.
Allow more businesses to come in	Tucson lacks the amenities of a larger city. There are few choices for restaurants, activities, and things for young professionals.

Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Years here: 24 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 357. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Sun and warmth
Hiking	Hiking clubs, parks, sabino, etc.
Art	Galleries, art museum, public art
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bus service	Driving us getting expensive and service is not available in the north
Forums for public discussion and input on issues	Lots of fighting and not lots of discussion
Immigration issues	Something comprehensive needs to be done
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: swan sunrise 85750 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 358. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	You can be outside so much and enjoy the beautiful desert.
Hispanic Influence	Green corn tamales
Relaxed atmosphere	Dressing up isn't tolerated in many areas in Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011
Survey: 359. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Change of clothes will make it possible to keep working


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of illegal Mexicans.	This would give hard working Americans jobs. The work would get done right the first time.


Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: kolb and golflinks 85730 // Years here: 55 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 360. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity racially and ethnically	Diversity is a strength--along with the people come traditions, values, art, activism, strength and growth
Art	A community with such great amounts of art--is a community equipped with the tools to heal, dream and make change
Locally owned businesses	Corporations choke communities until they die---local businesses are the heartbeat of a community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Politics	We in the midst of chaos...we are putting pressure and oppression on youth, people of color, immigrants and its stripping us of all that makes us great.
Education	We need to make education a priority--make it higher quality, and make it accessible to all no matter income or documentation status
Transportation	Better for the environment...better for the economy.
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: speedway/campbell 85719 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 361. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	There are some very intelligent caring people here
Geography	Physically beautiful area
Not cold	No cold weather hassles
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less sprawl	Fill in vacant spaces first
Better downtown	We are getting there . . .

Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: co club / bdwy 85716 // Years here: 57 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 362. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Heat is uncomfortable but cold hurts. I can deal with July, August, and September for the other nine months.
The ability to spend so much of the year outside
The open areas
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of the liberal mindset.	Tucson political leaders are so afraid of offending someone that they would rather do nothing than put some thought into their decisions.
Make Sun Tran be self supportive	The idea of a public transportation system that is a drain on the entire city and benefits and very limited segment of the population. Stop the subsidies and the system would become much more efficient.
Register bicycles.	If bicyclist want to ride on the street let them pay a registration that would help pay for the bike paths and extra lanes. I'm not allowed to drive my tractor on the shoulder of the road because it is not licensed, but they can obstruct a traffic lane???
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Bear Canyon / Tanque Verde 85749 // Years here: 43 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 363. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's location	It has been a healthy economy, until lately. I need wild lands near my home. I greatly value the University. The climate is great.
the Sonoran Desert	I hike, photograph, enjoy all that the desert and sky islands have to offer.
the University of Arizona	It brings a diverse intelligent vibrant progressive community to our tradition-rich laid-back lifestyle
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Strengthen our community ties	I have witnessed too much "it's all about me" from retirees, youth, the wealthy, and entrenched and "entitled" residents. this is a democracy and should not cater to myopic neighborhood interests.
Reform Tucson Unified School District	TUSD is too big to adequately represent all of its constituents. It should be broken in to smaller districts with localized board leadership who have a better grasp of their district's needs and values.
Secede from the State of Arizona	Seriously, Tucson is not adequately represented in the State government. There should be a local requirement to vote and a small fine if you don't.
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft and Fort Lowell Road 85712 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 364. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
strong community initiatives / service and cooperation	The focus on bringing people of all walks together for specific needs of the community (service, volunteerism, advocacy, human services initiatives)
The University of Arizona and PCC	Accessible higher education creates better opportunities for youth and adults (attending school for the first time, going back to school, or switching careers)
The beauty of the mountains and desert	The area is beautiful and creates a sense of peace and fun recreational activities to do...
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
money invested in education (k-12 especially)	We recently moved here from another state and the education system is terrible. The teachers are great but the resources that should be available to the teachers, school administrators and so forth is pitiful. I have considered moving because of this issue.
A greater sense of connectedness between the generations	The nonprofit and government community in the city seem to be very connected but the average citizen seems to be very disconnected or only connected to their issue -- the citizens fail to see how all of our lives are connected and we must show concern for each other
traffic/roads	create better traffic systems and repair the roads
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft and Golf Links 85708 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 365. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Allows many outdoor activities.
People	Friendly, nice people that make me feel welcome.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Need more highways!	Tucson is very difficult to get around, in fact it is so frustrating that I am not sure I will stay in Tucson due to this. There really needs to be a highway loop or something put in to make travel easier.
Schools	The school districts in Arizona are among the lowest in the nation. More emphasis needs to be placed on education.

Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Rita Road and Nexus 85747 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 366. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Culture	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.
Weather	The weather allows you to do more outdoor activities year round.
University of Arizona	As a proud member of the UA Alumni, I love attending UA events.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure	With over half a million people in greater Tucson, we need to start thinking like a big city when it comes to infrastructure. This means a lot of construction but it's necessary.
Events	We need to pull in more events. That means building an arena that will attract BIG artist. How about a professional team in Tucson. We are not using the TEP Field to its fullest potential. How about NBA or MLS teams.
Wider Roads	Think Big City again. Our streets are 2 lanes each way, congestion is bad and we have no freeways to get around. This is very frustrating.
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Kolb / Valencia 85730 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 367. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly citizen's	I find the people in Tucson to be generally courteous and polite.
Clean Air	Clean smog free air during most of the year is important.
Access to public and cultural services	The region is big enough to have major services, Doctors, Hospitals, Trauma Center and cultural activities without associated congestion of a larger city i.e. Phoenix.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Commitment to public education	Good Colleges and K-12 schools are the backbone of the community. Professionals working for businesses will not want to move their families to areas with lousy education for their children.
Job choices for the younger generation	My children don't live here because there are no jobs. U of A grads need jobs to stay in this community.
Minimizing urban sprawl	Extension of public services and roads to far reaches of the county over taxes our human and natural resources.
Date of survey: Feb 22, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and Skyline 85718 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 50s

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