Imagine Greater Tucson

Imagine Greater Tucson
Online Survey Data from February 23 - March 12, 2011

Survey: 1. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The food bank	The food bank helps a lot of hungry people in need.
Libraries	Library has a lot to offer, it helps further you education. there�s cds and books to help you with your education and anything else you want to learn.
LVT	LVT has helped gotten me where I'm at today with basic education I didn�t receive in school. It has helped me to be capable of helping my grandkids with their homework, reading books, and even the kids at children church. It has also helped me to understand and protect myself from things i couldn't in the past.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
African American Support	I want the African Americans to have the same education and rights. I'd like to see blacks to support one another better so we can not only help the black community but even other races.
More involved churches	I want the churches to get involved and see who needs help in their churches with basic education. More programs to help illiterate people.
School Teachers	I still believe the same problem exists in the school about teachers just wanting a paycheck. Most of the teachers should care more
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: 22nd 85711 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 2. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beautiful Sonoran Desert	The desert and the wonderful weather mean that I can be outside a lot. Hiking here is great. I love the Catalinas, Sabino Canyon and the Tucson Mountains and all of the wildlife: coyotes, birds, javelinas.
Big city w/small town vibe	I own and operate a small retail store. This is the smallest city I could do this in.
Mexican-American heritage	I am Mexican-American. I love hearing the Spanish language spoken and the culture appreciated.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
traffic	need more public transportation
lack of recycling	can only recycle #1 & #2 plastics, can only recycle #2 bags at a grocery store, not in my blue bin
Westside sewer smell	I live on the Westside (Silverbell & Sweetwater)
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell & Sweetwater 85745 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 3. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity	I teaches me to think outside the box
Arts	I have an arts degree and this is the first community that I have lived in where the arts are valued...at least for the time being.
Intellectual diversity	Diversity allows for new innovations in the economic area.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tax base	You need a broader tax base to support the town, I don't see Tucson doing well without some restructuring.
Promote local jobs	I see friends leaving town for jobs and business not coming in because of the bad reputation the State has on issues like immigration and health care.
Bring in the solar!!!	My church and I would love to have a solar plant of some nature, or more encouragement for solar on homes.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Cotaro and Silverbell 85743 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 4. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Mountains	Living in a valley surrounded by mountains has had a profound effect on me. The colors as the light changes throughout the day are beautiful.
The weather	I love 1200 days of sunshine/year. When its cloudy and overcast I long for the sun. Having warm winters never gets old.
The pace of life	I come from the East Coast where life is hectic. The slower pace of life here in Southern AZ suits me well.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City and /State Government	I've been here for over 30 years and the City Council gets so many things wrong and have for a long time. Managing growth has been a particular weakness that has been irritating for a long time.
Education	When I moved here in 1979 I began 7th grade in the Fall. Several of my classes were repeats of my 6th grade year back East. We were 49th in Education then and haven't improved much if at all in all these years.
Business unfriendly	Southern AZ, with its terrific year round climate should attract business, but does not because there are so many barriers to business here. that must change.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Prince / Tucson Blvd. 85712 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 5. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Desert Museum	I like the animals and things you wouldn't normally see unless you looked really hard.
San Xavier	Fry bread
Cultural opportunities	I like going to the musicals and concerts. I like that we have national exhibits like the Titanic exhibition that I saw in Minneapolis.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	Some of them are really bad and hard to drive. I can't wait until they finish La Cholla. It takes me forever to get to and from school on the bus because of the roads.
Flood control	Streets get flooded all the time when it rains.
More covers on bus stops	Sometimes it's raining and I get wet. In the summer if you have to wait for the bus any more than 10 minutes, you get overheated and the seat burns your butt.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Flowing Wells and Prince 85705 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 6. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	I like to stay warm
Going to the mountains	Because they are beautiful, the air is better, and it smells good
Going bowling	Bowling keeps me busy and I enjoy it
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More helping people with disabilities, more services for the disabled	Because I am disabled and I like to be able to do things and I don't know where to go
The buses	Buses are too slow, not frequent enough on Saturday/Sunday. They take too long
Activities need to be communicated better	People with disabilities get bored and don't know what they can do or where to do it
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Drachman 85711 // Years here: 52 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 7. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather and I was raised here	Because I have arthritis and COPD and the weather is good for me
Transportation for the elderly - Van Tran	I have a car, but I don't drive it
Low cost housing for seniors (The Tucson House)	I love living at the Tucson House. The management and the people are great. Many activities are available and we have the option to work in order to reduce our rent
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make it easier to get across Oracle	Need access to the bus stop on the other side of Oracle and there are no stop lights. It's difficult for a person with disabilities
Better sidewalks for the elderly, wheelchair, and power chair users	Because it makes my back hurt - it is very painful to ride on the rough sidewalks

Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Drachman 85711 // Years here: 7 // 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?
Most people are friendly	Very outgoing person - an extrovert, so I like to be around people
The diversity of people - it's a melting pot	I like learning about different cultures and knowing that we're all the same
Mild winters	For health reasons and my family is here
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads and sidewalks are poorly maintained	I'm in a wheelchair and it's very difficult to get around with roads and sidewalks torn up
Laws about health care	Medical marijuana is needed for people's needs to be met
Cost of living, groceries, rent, and childcare	I see people in the street because they can't find a job or afford to live
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Speedway 85705 // Years here: 41 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 9. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Buses - city transportation	Because I have no car


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Streets need improvement	Because they are too bumpy


Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Speedway 85705 // Years here: 33 // 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?
I'm really close to a lot of different stores	Because if my car breaks down at least I can catch a bus and get there. Walgreens, Fry's, and pizza/hamburgers are all close
Access to a park	It's nice to have it near but it's inconvenient because there are no bathrooms in the park
I like it here in general	I'm glad to stay here
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More restaurants close by - and cheaper	It's nice to be able to take a break from cooking sometimes
Want bathrooms in the local park	If there were bathrooms, I wouldn't have to come all the way home to use the bathroom. Too many transients in the park
Bushes/trees blocking the view of the entrance to the Tucson House	Low visibility could cause an accident
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Drachman/Oracle 85705 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 11. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson is a very friendly city	I have lived here for over 30 years
I love the weather here in Tucson	I came from a little hometown in Dunkirk, NY. It is 45 miles west of Buffalo, NY. I don't miss the cold weather
The weather I love again. The weather is the best	I want to repeat what I said in #2. I don't miss the 45 below zero weather. I don't miss 45-125 mile an hour winds
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The bus system needs to be improved	I still take the bus, and the times and availability of buses needs to be expanded on the weekends


Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Drachman 85705 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 12. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I live near downtown	Close to the bus station (Rondstadt)


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make the lights like the other lights	Cars around here don't always stop when the lights are red. It is very dangerous when trying to cross the street


Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Stone 85705 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 13. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
i enjoy the security of my building	I haven't had anything stolen since I've lived here
Known people for 22 years	It builds trust value
The landscaping in nice at the Tucson House	Leaves fall and they rake them up for us. I don't miss the 4 seasons
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I want a workout room	Longevity for everyone
Gymnasium or aerobic facilities are needed	Longevity for everyone

Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011
Survey: 14. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Born and raised here	I have a say-so in some of the history and historical sites. The older buildings and the people, the long time residents are a treasure
The city and its location	Involved with a lot of things, involved with the gem show
Friends	We grew up in the neighborhood that is no longer there (Barrio Viejo). I still go to the church there. The TCC was in my backyard.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The way the city is run (the council and police). It's so different - it's not home anymore	It's the same as it used to be. People from out of state that don't know the history. The value of history is what's lacking. If the kids could live the way we used to, there'd be less crime and violence
The way the city is progressing	Too much expansion and not using what is available. We are not using the buildings that are already in existence, we keep building out and destroying our views
The crime and safety	Some people here at the Tucson House are afraid to go out after dark. Not me, I'm going to keep on living my life. I'm a rebel.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Drachman 85705 // Years here: 61
Survey: 15. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beautiful mountains	N/A
I relocated from Phoenix. The water is filthy.
The crime is horrible in Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Safety with catching or coming back from the bus from dusk on	I will not leave the building from dusk on without a vehicle because of druggies, homeless people, or gang bangers.
The water is yellow in Tucson - undrinkable
Need cross walks in the middle of the roads for disabled. We can't walk to corners to cross	Sidewalk and corners ramps are hard to roll walkers, wheelchairs
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 16. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson Has Heart	Generally speaking, the citizens of Tucson have a generous, giving spirit. When need arises, troops rally. As a fund development professional especially concerned about social justice and social services, it is heart-warming to see this pervasive attitude even in a difficult economic atmosphere.
The weather	I come from a humid climate, accentuated by cold in winter and heat in summer. I love the dry climate that makes the heat easier and the cold bearable.
Accessibility to all types of recreation and social interaction	No matter what you want to do, it is within reach from Tucson. Arts, outdoor recreation, social events, opportunities to volunteer, and access to most anything you need.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve living conditions and services for older adults	We must pay attention. The services, both for profit and not for profit, for seniors are not going to be adequate in the near future. We need to make it easier for seniors to receive the care, attention and access to services, recreation, healthcare and support that they will soon need. I'm not there yet but heading there full steam ahead.
Involving youth more in creation and support of community	We need to engage our youth more offering them more opportunity to lead, serve and give to the community they live in.
Transportation	Enough said
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 17. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	I love going to any place in Tucson and seeing someone that I know - it is a wonderful community that participates and supports activities across the gamut from arts to music to civic projects.
the beauty of the region	There is nothing like simply looking up and finding the Catalinas, the Rincons, the Santa Ritas and the Tucson mountains to know what direction I am driving in...
Our city council	These are accessible folks who care about Tucson and have a tough job with little compensation but care enough to give it all of their attention.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Can't go anywhere on the bus functionally unless it is simply down one street.
More walking-friendly streets	It is not easy to be a pedestrian even in the areas that are "most" pedestrian friendly.
Support for small businesses	Small local businesses are what makes Tucson special and I wish that people had more of an understanding of how important it is to buy and support local establishments
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Euclid 85719 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 18. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Inexpensive cost of living	It's a recession.
Weather conditions

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime/Theft/"tagging"	Tucson is not a safe place by any means. You hear of shootings, robberies and all other types of crime at all hours of the day. This town needs to step up it's game on catching criminals and stop setting up speed traps for the average Joe trying to make an honest living.
Civil Engineering department - Does it exist?	The timing of the lights alone would dramatically improve everyone's commute. This town has a serious issue with regard to it's lack of highways. Why not make Speedway a one way going East and Broadway a one way going West? Just a suggestion.
Where are the young urban professionals?	If you're a U of A student - life is good. As soon as you start to get into your late twenties/early thirties there is limited events specifically targeting young professionals. There really isn't much that can be done about this because there's a lack of industry for said demographic.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Grant Rd and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 19. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of Community	A sense of community is the essence of any place/space.
Diverse options in dining, entertainment, family and cultural activities	Variety is the spice of life.
Small town/small city atmosphere	Tucson is easy navigated, not intimidating, affordable and laid back.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown revitalization	Downtown is the heart of every city and town. Downtown's parking discourages people from dining, visiting, hanging out and making this a vibrant city center. Offer FREE parking in garages on weekends.
Linkage of community resources	Lots of non-profits and community resources. Would like to see those groups/orgs working together for a common goal. Less new establishment and competition. Partnerships and collaborations are encouraged.
More graffiti abatement
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Campbell 85719 // Years here: 1 // 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?
The desert	I love the unique desert and landscape we have in and around Tucson. Its like no were else on earth and
The community in central Tucson	I love the "small town in the middle of a big city" I love the arts district, and BICAS and the remaining old buildings in the area. I love the tight knit communities and barrios in the central area of Tucson. I like the local aspects of downtown.
bicycling	I like to bicycle and the weather is great for it and many routs around town are great for commuting by bicycle. I love riding through neighborhood and seeing all the great Tucson houses and yards and buildings
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sprawl and thoughtless demolition	I cant stand the sprawl I see when leaving town. The desert landscape being turned into clumped up cookie cutter homes that are far removed from food, work, or any other necessities. this requires people to drive more, which requires bigger road to unclog traffic, etc. Lets be smarter about this people. Also, I hate seeing old buildings being torn down for no reason. I have seen several building be torn down only to leave an empty and ugly hole in the ground or dirt lot. I have lived in Tucson for about 8 years and the sprawl I have seen is simply not smart and not sustainable. And the demolition seems like a waist. Examples: The WMCA/Muse center for the arts on 6th st, the Sangin building, etc.
Bicycling	As I said before bicycling is pretty good but it could be so much better. Tucson has the ability to be a cycling destination if we could be a little more progressive and innovative about it.

Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Grande and Saint Marys 85745 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 21. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	The weather makes it more likely to go out and connect with peers. Everyone likes to get together, especially in great weather.
The University School Spirit	The University makes the community feel connected.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
School Authority	The teachers and school personnel that I have come in contact with seem to care little about the children and more about politics and keeping their jobs. Authority figures have become less and less involved.
After school programs	There are so many kids that could use the support after school, if there were more affordable programs it would keep our kids out of trouble.

Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Pima and Swan 85712 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 22. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UofA	I go there.
The weather	I like being out doors.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Delinquent activity	I dislike graffiti and stuff like that


Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: speedway 520 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 23. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
U of A	I chose to go to school instate at U of A and I love it.
Close community.	Law professions very helpful to student community.
Weather	I like living in warm weather.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime	I had somebody shoot off a gun in my apartment complex and another guy try and get me to get in a car with him.
Roads	Monsoon season all summer and Tucson still doesn't have a drainage system.
Language Barrier.	I think that English should be more used and less time and efforts should be taken to put everything in Spanish.
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: First & Grant 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 24. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The safety in the building	I have been beat up twice by ex-cons. I've had property stolen as well
Please bring back the art class in	Builds community and provides therapy

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



Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011
Survey: 25. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The environment, our sunsets, and scenic views	It's healthier to have less pollution, to be able to see the stars, the mountains (I am concerned about pollution because I have asthma)
The weather and low humidity/sunshine and the possibility of a community garden at the Tucson House	No ice and snow - I come from somewhere with ice and snow and broke my ankle because of it. Lots more sunshine - got rid of my seasonal affective disorder. Low humidity is good for asthma. It's also easier to go places when the weather is nice
The accessibility - VanTran. Rebecca Roupp and community housing/involvement opportunities.	They are trying to help people with disabilities access to the bus. The bus shelters are good
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The accessibility - Grant and Oracle intersection is bad	Need more coordination of buses. It takes 2-3 buses to get to the grocery store. The sidewalks need to be better all over the city (but they are being improved all the time). Crossing the streets is very difficult in a wheel chair
To get across 4 lanes of traffic. The island in the middle of the road has a lip on it and is not handicapped accessible	Stop people from moving further up the mountains
People want to live higher, but we have to pay to get services up there (water, fire, police, schools, etc.) Money spent on going higher could be better used in the valley.	The mental health climate - bring back ross classes
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // 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?
Small Town	Clean air, sustainable growth


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



Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Speedway 85705 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 27. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easily accessed good bus system and disabled (Van Tran)	I am disabled and cannot afford a car. My daughter live far S.E. and now I can get there by bus or Van Tran
Tucson has a great public housing system and really cares about people	My disability check is small and I am very grateful to have a wonderful place to live. (Tucson House) it is high quality. I like the quiet and the views
A park nearby (outback) nearby Pharmacy and restaurants	I like nature. Walgreens has a grocery section as well. I like to eat out once a week and we have 2 places close by
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Handicap accessible does not apply in this area, or in Tucson in general!	I use a 4 wheeled walker and there are not enough sidewalks and the ones that do exist are in horrible condition.
Grocery near our building (across the street or within 2 blocks)	We have 402 apartments, 457 residents, and we are mostly disabled or handicapped and walking very far (or getting a ride) is very difficult
Paving at handicap corners is very bad	At the bottom of the yellow ramps, the asphalt is piled up so that I have to lift my walker (25 lbs.) over the hump. Smooth them!
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Grant 85705 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 28. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The sense of community	Tucson has many concerned citizens and organizations who are dedicated to helping those in need in the community. This sense of community responsibility makes Tucson a cohesive, strong, and humane community.
Multiculturalism and tolerance	In a time when multiculturalism and tolerance are being assaulted by many state officials, Tucson remains a haven for respecting the differences of others and treating all people with respect.
The arts	The Tucson community nurtures and appreciates the arts. The community's many art galleries, the thriving music scene, and organizations like The Loft Cinema enrich our lives and expand our minds.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The level of homelessness and poverty	Tucson has a very high level of homelessness and poverty, and, while there are many agencies devoted to helping those in need, resources are scarce and the need far exceeds the capacity to provide help. There needs to be more focus on alleviating poverty and providing opportunities for people in desperate situations.


Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: 22nd Street and 4th Avenue 85701 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 29. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The staff of the MLK building	The staff has this complex so organized that it makes me sit back with no worries
The residents	Residents are very polite and show respect amongst one another
The living green concept	Because I am a member of the Tucson Green Chamber of Commerce
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 23, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 34 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 30. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Good for my health
Cultural events	Many different things to learn
Small town feel	I am tired of large cities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Homelessness	It's disconcerting to see families sleeping on the sidewalk
Elderly care	I'm elderly
Markets	Things I like are not available here
Date of survey: Feb 23, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 31. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Atmosphere in regards to the night sky	It's neat to look up at, and I think it's quite educational


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Gay marriage	It's important to be able to marry who I love


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 32. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not too cold, not too hot	I have chronic pain
Good place to live	This is a better place to live

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not enough social life	I'm lonely
I'd like to have a car	To be independent and go where I want to go

Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Years here: 61
Survey: 33. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains	Ever changing depending on time of day and time of year
Weather	Clean air for health problems
Arts	So much to do every day of the year for little or no money
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Illegals	They are eating up my money by taxing us for their well being. Seniors are being ignored...I am being taxed out of my home to provide services for people who shouldn�t be here
Taxes are much too high	We need to find better ways to use our city/county income. We vote for bonds and the work is never done...the money goes for pet projects. I'm on a fixed income but I have never asked for any government assistance.
Get rid of Rio Nuevo	Nothing but waste, corruption and everyone illegally wanting their share of the pie . This town is so full of corruption it will never recover
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Wrightstown/Pantano 85715 // Years here: 59 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 34. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People are so friendly	People should stick together like family
Warmth in the winter	Good for my health. I have rheumatoid arthritis
I like the food and that the senior center is active	Good meals are important for all
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
They keep reducing my health insurance benefits (medicare, etc.)	It's hard to find doctors that will take care of me


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Years here: 4
Survey: 35. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like living in the MLK building	Everything is close by
I like the weather	It is nice and warm
Always something to see and something to do
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The bus system	Overall it is good, but sometimes to get to a store, I need to take 2 buses and that takes too long
Sometimes it is too loud downtown	Can't keep my window open late at night to sleep
Better sidewalks, they have lots of holes in them, and I want more parks for dogs	Shoes get caught in the holes and someone could get hurt
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 36. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather in the spring and fall	Nice to be outside, I love being outside
Love of sunset/sunrise colors	Because I'm an artist, and everybody is moved by them
I love the murals	So people are free to have self-expression
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Water in the rivers	I love water to swim
Safer biking in downtown	So that I could do my errands by bike
More all age groups in this building (MLK)	Add energy for people living here
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 12
Survey: 37. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
This building (the MLK building)	I've never had an apartment before
Being downtown	The interaction with the people

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need a grocery store downtown	Because I'm disabled and it's hard to get around. The transportation sucks - the disabled people (when there are 2-3 riding together) take up lots of space and the standard for being a driver is low
Paint the building next door and fix the Chicago Store (it looks like a ghetto downtown)	It's and eyesore in the city. We want people to be downtown and enjoy it
Do something with the vacant buildings. Get a hotel downtown, there is too much 'red tape' to get things done	We are wasting money, the city is losing tax money
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 38. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The MLK building	Everything about it is great


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A crosswalk downtown	In order to cross Toole Ave safely and to get to the buses. I need the buses for transportation because I don't have a car


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 39. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I love the MLK building	Because it is new and it is nice


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The government - get rid of Jan Brewer and John McCain	They have been in there too long
Have something to help the elderly without charging them and screwing them over	Because some people can't afford things, the elderly can't afford things. They struggle paycheck to paycheck
The bus situation - we should have a train like in Chicago	We can go places faster and it reduces traffic. Less smog/air pollution- trains are far less polluting than buses - and better.
Date of survey: Feb 16, 2011 // Home near: Congress/5th 85701 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 40. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Artistic Culture	Tucson has several galleries and museums that offer a variety of cultural influence. From Skyline to downtown 4th Ave. artists can thrive in this diverse city.
Dinning Variety	Same as above but for culinary experiences.
Nature and rural locations	Tucson offers many hiking trail, animal exhibits and zoos. Also, the botanical gardens are very nice. Tohono Chul Park is quaint and informative.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Too many pot holes	Ft. Lowell and Grant Road are awful to drive down.
I don't like the traffic cameras	I think that the stop light cameras are too dangerous. People stop when they should go.
Not enough city clean up efforts	Downtown Tucson looks trash filled at times.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Ina and Oracle 85704 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 41. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather and outdoor opportunities	I enjoy spending time outdoors - birdwatching, hiking, enjoying a walk


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More support for the Arts	I think there needs to be more Arts opportunities to draw people into the community. More things for families to enjoy.
More support for public education, more responsibility on the part of the public education system	Tucson's public school system is very weak. There is not a lot of support for kids who need it. There is not nearly enough funding to make sure each child has what is needed at school to succeed.
Improvements on health care availability and quality	Good healthcare is difficult to find in Tucson.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links/Pantano 85730 // Years here: 13 // 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?
The great outdoor recreational opportunities	Love the ability to go outside and hike or bike or walk on many of the public areas.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better downtown	Although there have been some improvements to the downtown, it is still very small and the nightlife and excitement of downtown is lacking.


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Houghton and Bilby 85747 // Years here: 23 // 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?
Tucson's Cycling Community	My husband and I are both cyclists and outdoor-ay people. We both enjoy social cycling and my husband races as well. The sport is really important to us, so the other cyclists we have met here, as well as cycling organizations makes Tucson a place we like to live in. Safety is important also, and Tucson has a relatively good infrastructure in roads with bike lanes.
Tucson's Small Town Feel	I like that many people in Tucson are laid back, giving the community a small town feeling even though it is a metropolitan area.
The Restaurants	Nice, local, healthy and organic eateries.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cleanliness	There are some parts of town that could probably use some cleaning from littering and such. I can't think of any in particular right now, but I mostly see trash when I am driving and living in a clean, welcoming city is important to me.
Cycling Regulations	Better regulations on cycling and traffic laws is important to me because I want my family to be safe when riding their bikes on the road.

Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Houghton / Sahuarita Rd 85641 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 44. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's the wild west.	I like to use public lands. I like being able to drive to beautiful places in public lands. I like that I don't have to pretend to like SKA music and Indie bands. People here are proud and respectful, for the most part.
It's not too fru fru or too bang bang.	It seems like a working class area. Sure there are better parts of town and worse parts of town, but I feel like I can go anywhere and do anything without feeling too out-of-place.
It's nice here in the Winter	The community comes alive during the winter. It's nice to go out and see my neighbors.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Fix the roads	The infrastructure in this town is horrible.
I would like to reduce ambient light	I like too look at the stars. There is too much ambient light.
Better bike paths.	I don't ride a bike but I don't want to hit one with my car. They need a separate sidewalk bike lane.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Pantano Escalante 85730 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 45. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	My response is really important personally to me, I just really enjoy the weather in Tucson being from a more humid area.
My job	I really enjoy the work I do at the company I work in here 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 24, 2011
Survey: 46. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Solar Energy and Water Conservation	Environmental concerns are very important to me. Tucson is an environment that alternative energies and conservation are critical for the city to survive. I am happy to see that more and more people in Tucson are starting to understand their impact.
Appreciation of the Arts	In comparison to other areas of Arizona, Tucson seems to appreciate the art contributions from all for all. There are many local theatres, art galleries and practical public art (rattlesnake bridge).
Sense of Community	I don't know if it is how we are located, our lack of highways, or just an unwavering determination to not let our size impede our ability to still have a small town community feel.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	When I was in school, we were 49th in the nation. I don't know where we are now, but I know that TUSD has given everyone in Rincon pink slips and I am not sure that is the best approach for helping our children get the best education.
Lack of Recycling	Where we are OK in terms of alternative energy and conservation, we significantly lack recycling options.
Restricted public transportation	Although our public transportation options aren't as bad as some places I have been, there are many areas of the greater Tucson area that doesn't have any form of public transportation.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: 22nd and Harrison 85710 // Years here: 26 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 47. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	i lived in the midwest too long and i don�t want to be cold and have to dig my car out in the morning.
hiking	I love being outdoors. The weather helps allow that and the good hiking makes it fun.
not a big city	I hate big cities like Chicago and new york to live in. The traffic, crime, noise, lack of natural world, and overall mean people makes those environments horrible to me. Tucson has enough of the city life to have most things available to me while avoid most of the evils of big city life.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	The roads are horrible. Potholes, poorly timed lights, and odd speed limits make driving bad. Additionally the lack of a system of highways forces most of the city to use the surface streets to get anywhere.
Red light cameras and speed cameras	get rid of big brother. Spend that money on an actual cop.
Political environment	Tucson is fully of lefties and academics who would love to see communism take hold. Very annoying. Also we don't seem to enforce the immigration laws as hard as we should.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Kolb & Sunrise 85750 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 48. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Spring, Fall, Winter weather	I like the dry weather from this region. Specially during the spring and fall. Also the winter season is not as cold as other places. I can agree with many that the heat of the summer may be too much at times, but over all it's OK.
Outdoors	I like the options when it comes to outdoor activities.
N/A	can't think of a third option. sorry.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
night life.	The night life options in Tucson are limited. Specially during the summer, this being a college town after all.
Downtown area	I would like to see the downtown area of Tucson go through a major TLC. Too many old (too old) buildings and empty (non-occupied) rentable space. I know that older buildings add character to the city, but there are too many unoccupied stores. Is rent that expensive?
Not enough technical jobs.	There is only one company that provides thousands of jobs for professionals in the engineering area. If we loose our jobs, we most likely will be forced to move back to our hometowns.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Rita/Houghton 85747 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 49. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather, and being able to play soccer and other outdoor sports year round.	I love to play soccer and go hiking, and being able to do this year round rather than just for 6 or 7 months is really great.
Mountain views and hiking	The mountains and resulting sunrises/sunsets are really beautiful, and I had never done much hiking prior to moving here, but really enjoy it.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More vibrant nightlife	As a young single male, it would be nice if there were more ways to mingle with others. The downtown is lacking compared to what I am used to on the East Coast.


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Ina/La Cholla 85741 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 50. 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 do things outdoors virtually year round.
UA	The university brings in concerts, plays, and other events that probably wouldn't come to town otherwise.
The landscape	Absolutely love that an hour's drive can put you in the scorching desert or the cool mountain air.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roadways	Tucson is a fairly large city with fairly poor traffic flow. It shouldn't take 45 minutes to drive across town under ideal conditions.
Downtown	Downtown has gotten better since I've lived here, but it's still not as vibrant as other places I've been.
Can't think of something else
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Houghton and Valencia 85747 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 51. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Its a big city that feels like a small town.	I grew up in a small community and although visiting big cities is something I enjoy, I do not aspire to live in one. Tucson is the best of both worlds...it most of the conveniences and leisure activities available in major metro areas, with the feeling of a small town. People are friendly and it is not uncommon to see familiar faces all around town on any given day.
Surrounded by Mountains	Although we are in the desert, the close proximity to various mountain ranges makes Tucson special. Hiking and camping are 2 activities we enjoy and in Tucson, it is very convenient.
Weather	Despite the few months when temps rise VERY high, the weather in Tucson is lovely. Winter, Spring and Fall are typically accommodating to outdoor activities. Another amazing bonus...never having to scrape windshields, shovel snow walk on ice.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	Public Transportation does not reach all areas of the city...I live in the SE (Rita Ranch) and there is no bus service. Also, the absence of freeways within the city is a big inconvenience. Driving everywhere on surface streets is time-consuming and frustrating.


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Houghton and Rita Rd 85747 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 52. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	For 8 months of the year it is good weather to do things outside.
Outdoor enthusiast	There are a lot of people here that lead active lifestyles in the outdoors.
Laid back	There are not too many places where you feel you have to be wearing your Sunday's best to fit in.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
too few people 25-35	As a young professional, I feel like I am in a minority of college educated people in Tucson. It seems like people attend the UA and then leave the city.
Traffic	This city is still trying to be small, when the reality is its a good sized town. My friends and I often don't go to places because it takes to long to get somewhere after work. Traffic lights don't seem to work in sync with one another.
Crime	Unless you are on the north side or on campus, this city feels like it's looking for you to let your guard down. I know too many people that have had run ins with unsavory people looking to take what we've worked hard for. There is unfortunately a large population here that carries the attitude that if you are white you probably need to be robbed.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 53. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Close to family and friends	I make an effort to spend time with friends and family because they are important to me. Because they live in the same town, this is easier to do.
Weather and surroundings	I don�t like cold weather so Tucson's climate attracts me. Also the surrounding mountains and cacti are beautiful.
People	The attitude and diversity of the community is somewhat unique and I enjoy that.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More community events	It would be fun to have more community events in town during the week that adults and children alike could attend. I think that would make the community closer in general.
Insistence to "keep it a small town"	I find it personally annoying that many people in Tucson insist on "keeping Tucson a small town" by not expanding and improving on its infrastructure.
Improve schools	I have a daughter and worry about the public school that she will attend.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Saughrita/Houghton 85641 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 54. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Winter weather	Obvious
University	Cosmic Origins Lecture Series, other science lectures series
Golf & outdoor activities	Fitness
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Competent/rational Political Leadership	9+% sales tax, millions spent on Rio Nuevo with nothing to show for it, police cutbacks, roads in ill-repair; no convenient parking downtown; restaurants closed on Sunday when I went to an event at the Temple of Music & Arts; the city is on a downward spiral!


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine & Oracle 85755 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 55. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural beauty and activities	With a family it is critical to have free/cheap entertainment, especially if it is educational, so i love that there is so much diverse nature to explore.
Festivals/street fairs	Again, back to the cheap/free stuff to do. in the spring there are gatherings of all sorts almost every weekend. but in this case you get to see the diverse people of the town.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads - the ability to get around town easily	Tucson covers a lot of ground, and there are interesting things happening all over but it's hard to get places


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Grant & Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 56. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
natural landscape	Having a view of the mountains, able to see stars vividly, outdoor activities
temperature

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Transportation	The options and availability of public transportation is very poor. It is impossible to get around without a car, and this restricts your options to travel, run errands, go out at night, etc.
Add a highway on the east side of town, or a street that does not have traffic lights every few blocks. This is no efficient/fast way to go from SE to NE Tucson	Another option is to add a circle highway around Tucson, like Washington DC has.

Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Saharita & Houghton 85641 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 57. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoors	I like to hike. There are some great hikes in the area
University	I like that there are some younger individuals in town.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More Businesses	I think Tucson needs to attract more business. Everything seems to be going to Phoenix Metro Area. There are not many jobs in the area.
Activities/Museums	There are no major activities besides U of A. The spring training games are now all up in Phoenix. There are no professional sports teams. A majority of all the major concerts are held in Phoenix. The night life for late 20's needs to improve.. Not everyone is in college.
Freeways	There needs to be an improvement in the freeway system. It takes forever to get anywhere in the center of town. If there was a freeway, say in the river bed, it would be much easier to get from one side to the other.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Pantano / Tanque Verde 85715 // Years here: 3 // 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?
Diverse people	Tucson is more interesting because of its diversity. Every type of person can be at home here.
small town feel	I like that I can get across town relatively quickly.
Unique activities	There are many things to do here because of the museums, the university, the active lifestyle, and cultural groups that live in Tucson.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nightlife / adult activities	It is really sad that in a culturally diverse, college town that downtown closes at 9PM and is virtually dead on weekends. It is unacceptable and will further ruin the economy if it isn't fixed.
Freeway on the east side	As quick as the commute is, it can be really long depending on the part of town you are in.
Business	We are not business friendly. Downtown should not look devastated and vacant like it does now. We should be advertising what we have. It's a shame that the Fox Theatre can't make money. We need people who can make better business decisions for this city.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: I live in Sahuarita - but used to live in Tucson 85629 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 59. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cost of living	The cost of living is cheaper than other states.
The Diversity	There are resident from different parts of the world and you see it on the food and stores.
The local university	There are more events and younger people around.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Events	Create more events or things to do on the city.
Transportation	It is difficult to move around the city. Too many lights. There is no train that would take you to different places on the city or a cheap way to go to Phoenix.
Airport	More international flights that don't require you to stop in Phoenix.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: I-10/Kolb Road 85756 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 60. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Desert Museum	Enjoy walking from exhibit to exhibit with my kids. They enjoy the cave, and the snakes the most. They dislike the bugs the most. Oh ... and they like ice cream from the Cafe'.
Tucson Zoo	Enjoy walking from animal to animal with my kids.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Commute	The commute to work is too long. My wife's commute to kids schools is way too long. We want to move, but the economy has killed our ability to sell.
Crime	Certain areas of town are unsafe. Kennedy Park, the nearest park to my house, is not a place I would let my kids play.
Lack of local park.	Kennedy Park is a 10 minute drive from my house. There is where for kids to go that is outdoors.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Ajo and Kinney 85735 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 61. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	I get to exercise year round outside.
Mountains	I am from the midwest and seeing those mountains every morning is fantastic
family businesses	There are many family own food establishments and shopping venues that make this town very original!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011
Survey: 62. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The outdoors (mountains and canyons)	It allows me to get out of the city and into nature, hiking the trails, and enjoying beautiful scenery.
Culture	I enjoy the mixed Mexican/American culture and the cultural food and activities in the area.
Size	Tucson is big enough to have everything you could possibly need, but small enough that traffic, pollution, and the "heat island" effect are manageable, unlike that of Phoenix.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better highway system	It takes FOREVER to get from NE Tucson to Raytheon and the Airport (S) or to the I-10 (W). Tucson needs a highway that loops around the city.
More sporting events	Tucson would really benefit from a professional sports team, both culturally and economically. The loss of spring training baseball was huge in that regard.
Clean up South Tucson	The area around the airport and Raytheon should be cleaned up so that more people want to live and work nearby. It is the first thing that people see when flying in, and would give a much better first impression. It would also help to attract more businesses to the industrial area.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: I-19 and Sahuarita Rd 85629 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 63. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor activities	With such beautiful weather in southern Arizona, we have the luxury of being able to spend time outside no matter the time of year. Activities such as hiking, biking, running, golf, etc. Even a stroll at the park is nice in any season.
Close community	Most people in Tucson feel as if we still live in a "small" city/large town. There is a feeling of community in Tucson.
University of Arizona activities	I enjoy U of A sports games. As the teams have gotten better, so has the attendance and hype around their games.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic	Traffic is really bad around Tucson. The northeast side of town seems isolated from the rest of the city because there is no loop. We need a loop from the SE to the NW. That way we could have a true loop around the city.
Downtown	I believe the intentions are good to try and improve downtown but our city leaders don�t have the right vision. There are many smaller cities throughout the US with better downtowns and night life. After all the money spent in downtown, there is still moderate activity.
Things to do at night	There are many different places to go around town but they seem to be too scattered out. Downtown is still not great, 4th avenue is mostly for college kids and artists, la encantada is for more expensive tastes. It would be nice to have a centralized location for night life and entertainment much like Mill Avenue in Phoenix.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 28 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 64. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather, usually	Makes getting outdoors when I want more pleasant, enjoy swimming in the summer and not spending time shoveling snow in winter
UofA
low cost of living
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011
Survey: 65. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	The people are nice, friendly, down to earth, and outdoorsy.
The weather	The sunny days year round make my happy and the sunsets are beautiful.
The mountains	The mountains are very scenic and allow for lots of outdoor activities - climbing, biking, hiking, camping, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown	Downtown is a nice place and I think it's getting better but I would like to see more nice shops and eateries that are frequented more often.
Traffic	The traffic is really bad. A fast way to get from the west to east side would be great.
Professional sports	I love to play soccer and I think it'd be great to get a professional soccer team in Tucson.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 66. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not many Sky Scrapers	It is nice to drive around Tucson and see the mountains. Helps relieve stress. Helps keep nature in mind and keep in mind good habits like recycling etc.
Its Recreational parks and lakes	I like Madera Canyon, Mt Lemmon. It is nice to have recreational sites like these with grills, trails, restrooms etc. I like the man made lakes. Recreation is a healthy part of a person/family life.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	Many roads in Tucson need to be widen or alternate routes created.
Create a robust graffiti abatement program	We need to make it a high priority to clean up graffiti.
Increase free recreational programs for youth	We need to increase the number of free or reduced price recreational programs for youth. We need more centers where youth can hang out after school. The facilities need to stay open late. The facilities need to provide the following resources: jobs, educational activities, sports, sex and health education.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Pima Mine Rd and Nogales Hwy 85629 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 67. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Location Within USA	Near Family
Near Mountains	Grew up in mountains. Very active.
Warm Weather	Nice to not have to scrape car windows any more.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
East/West Highway Across Northern Tucson	We live in NE Tucson. It takes us 45 minutes to get to West Tucson. This is ridiculous and reflects upon poor city planning in the past.
Less Crime	Out of all of the places I have lived (Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis), Tucson has the most crime. I live in a nice gated community. We have had home break ins as well as car break ins.
Police Response	The police force here is the least responsive out of all of the places I have lived (Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis).
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Houghton and Catalina Highway 85749 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 68. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mexican and cultural food	I enjoy experiencing different cultures while eating and laughing with friends. I enjoy restaurants that have one to two cites and are not large chains. The Mexican can other cultural restaurants in Tucson are mostly locally owned.
Mountains, cactus, and nature	I like the beauty of the Sonoran desert, especially at sunset.
Friendly open people	Everyone is willing to smile and say hi.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
South Tucson needs some updating and improvement.	South Tucson does not have many nice parks, restaurants, doctor offices, condos, apartments, or houses.
I would like Sahuarita to grow and attract local companies and less commercial business.	I live in Sahuarita
A highway or free-way loop around the city, to make it easier to get around.	I live in Sahuarita and it take 25 min to get down town and 45 min to get to the foot hills were good restaurants and entertainment is located.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: I-10 and Sahuarita Rd 85629 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 69. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Low sky line	Not having lots of tall buildings makes the city feel more open and gives a good view of the mountains, sunrises, and sunsets.
Outdoors oriented	There are a lot of different kinds of outdoor recreation that takes place due to the decent weather the majority of the year an open areas near the city.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	It takes approximately 45 minutes to drive 15 miles in this city and currently it is unavoidable if traveling to or from the North side. There needs to be some sort of expressway between the north and south side of town, like golf links to grant. Being able to get from one side of town to the other more quickly will encourage people visit more areas of the city.
Trashy/rundown	Certain parts of town, the south and southwest parts of town in particular, have lots of trash and in general seems rundown. It would be ideal to have someone pick up the trash from the streets on some sort of regular basis. In my home state, the inmates (trustees) would be responsible for road cleanup.
Difficult to meet people	Being a "very large small town", Tucson suffers from being spread out with no real "downtown" or social scene other than the immediate area around the college. More areas with activities that are ideal for people in the 18-28 age group other than bars would help with this. Improving the transportation would also help with this issue.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Pima Mine and I19 85629 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 70. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	the sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous. Plus the mild winter is the best. I love that we can be outdoors most of the year.
family is here	Being close to family and having a place to gather is important.
my job	I love the employer I work for and value that they give back to the community. I also appreciate that they pay us well and that there are many opportunities to get involved and network.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
roadways	I hate that it takes me a half hour to get anywhere in this town. I would love to put a crosstown freeway in.
downtown	Downtown should be a place that people want to gather for community related events. In my hometown of Oklahoma City, downtown is the place to do business, to go out on the weekend, to catch a ballgame, and have great shopping experiences. It is esthetically pleasing and easy to get around once down there. Anytime I go back home, downtown is the first place we go.
better advertising for events	we need a central place for event advertising. Desert Diamond Casino does a great job with the billboards they have around town. I am often frustrated because I hear about a really cool event that happened, only 3 days after it took place...
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon & Valencia 85706 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 71. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sunny days	I like the warmth of the sun and the bright days
Desert landscape with mountains surrounding on all sides	I prefer to live in an environment with varied topography and plant life reduce the often ugly structures made my humans. Tucson is a very unimpressive place if limited to its 'man-made' creations.
Relaxed life-style, cost, easy to feel connected to community orgs.	I don't like a frenetic lifestyle or overly sophisticated urban scene, but I do like to involve myself with social justice issues.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Stop creating more housing tracks and strip malls	Tucson is an ugly city and soon the available water resources will make increasing the population a suicidal, short-term plan.
Design in-fill projects and try for a unique style downtown emphasizing Native, Mexican, Cowboy heritage.	Since Tucson is mostly dead downtown, (lots of empty lots, ugly structures) instead of trying to look like any other city - USA, create structures that are solid, authentic (not just cheap imitations) depictions of another era. In other words, make Tucson a readily identifiable place - somewhat unique.
Try to mitigate the harmful effects of ultra-right wing political insanity that takes funding from schools, safety net, etc.	Increasing the noise levels of planes is an outrage against the population that has chosen to live here. The presence of guns on campuses will soon be another crazy notion that will increase fear rather than reduce violence.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 85711 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 72. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The ability to do outdoor activities all year long.
People	Nice community.
Opportunities	Ample population for job opportunities.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Attract more businesses	For economic growth.
Street and Highway Planning	To improve flow of Tucson traffic

Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: 22nd / Harrison 85748 // Years here: 24 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 73. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I am active and enjoy the outdoors. I like to run, bike and golf.
Size	It is large enough to have a lot of amenities but not so big I have to sit in traffic for hours.
Community	nice people for the most part
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Jobs	For the size of the town there are relatively few high paying technical jobs. This causes most intelligent skilled people to leave the area and pay taxes in other areas.
Roads	Due to limited freeway system, I don't go to a lot of parts of the town just because it will take 45 minutes to an hour to get there. Even though it is only 15 to 20 miles away. Please no more stoplights! =(
Crime	Due to the border there is a lot of crime due to drugs and guns back and forth across the border.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: rita road, houghton 85747 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 74. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Saguaro National Park and Desert Museum	Great views and natural plant life
Saguaro Cacti	Unique cacti... would like to see more saguaro and organ pipe cacti.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Across-town freeway	Freeway only at west and very south end of city. Would be nice to have a loop around other parts of the city
Traffic light synchronization	Lots of times, if you hit 1 red light, you get the next few red lights just as you approach the intersection.
Sewer and Drainage System	With monsoon rains and just regular rains in general can cause havoc and flooding all around town.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and 6th 85719 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 75. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
School and people	This is my first choice because I came here to get my undergraduates degree from the University of Arizona. I have really enjoyed the schools atmosphere and all the friends i have made as well.
Nature	I really enjoy Tucson's natural surroundings. The sun is always shining and the mountain are a beautiful place to enjoy the weather.
Variety of Restaurants	Tucson has a great variety or cuisine here that I can take my family and friends too.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime	Everyone wants a safer community, and when the crime rates go down more people will move in, improving Tucson's community.
Pollution	I have noticed that some of Tucson's parks and streets have a fair amount of trash. I think this is important because it can leave a bad impression on visitors, and increase disease.
Traffic	Traveling to and from school and work can take fairly long due to the fact there is only one free way and the secondary roads are very crowded.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Swan and Sunrise 85718 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 76. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather!	I love being outside
Melting pot atmosphere	It's comfortable, everybody has a place.
Southwestern feel
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011
Survey: 77. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education/ Activities	I moved to Tucson with an eye toward pursuing a Phd in few years.
Outdoors	I like running and doing outdoor activities.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Teach people that this is a desert.	Some people move here from other climates and expect the desert to change. The desert does not care if we waste are resources, there will not be any left for us to live here.
Electric rail system through city	I think it is important for the national security of our country to reduce our dependance on foreign oil. it also lowers the emissions and makes moving about the city more fun, if we had a rail system that we could jump on and off as we wanted. It is boring to drive in a car and sit in traffic.
Education system	I think that culture that makes it acceptable not to learn math and science is starting to trickle to all levels of society. companies find that they cannot find qualified workers, and there is no point of moving to Arizona if the business needs highly skilled people. Our elected officials do not see the long term effect of dumbing down our educational system.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Prince & Mountain 85719 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 78. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People doing amazing things that help others!	I am an educator who practices yoga, and I believe that both of these practices: teaching and yoga, are important in the world. Tucson has two amazing examples of positive places for this: Yoga Oasis and Second Street Children's School.
Bikability	I bike as my main form of transportation, and thanks to the amazing bikability here in Tucson, my family is transitioning to car-less! I love the bike lanes, and the emphasis on cycling as a priority through the way roads are set up.
The history	My husband and I fell in love with the idea of buying a house in Tucson because of the old Barrios downtown. The history here is so amazing, and its so wonderful to be a part of preserving and communicating it.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Money budgeted to education/quality of public schools	It is very difficult for my husband and I as he teaches in a public school here and sees and feels first hand the budget cuts that are continuing to go on. These cuts affect the livelihood of our children directly, and it doesn't have to be. I wish that Tucson could prioritize education in a real way, by allocating enough money somehow to fulfill the education needs of our children. Frankly, its downright scary what is going on. I suggest looking around at what other towns in other states are doing, and try some new tactics.
Our recycling program	It is very hard for me to buy items that are have plastic containers such as yogurt, hummus, and most other foodstuffs. This is because none of them are recyclable here. I wish that we could expand what is recyclable(it is great how that has been going, but we could definitely do better!), and provide blue cans around town for us to recycle. It would be money well spent!
Make our public transport more appealing	Many people I know would ride the bus, if it felt differently on the bus, and catered to different populations. We could model it from buses in other cities, where people ride much more often, like Boston. Also more direct routes for people commuting. Some surveys about the needs of this could help.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Simpson and Main Ave. 85701 // Years here: 2 // 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?
Food cart	Unlike back home in Chicago, Tucson has a lot to offer when comes to food trucks. I would like to see more food trucks in various cuisines, not just primarily Mexican.
U of A	U of A brings many things to Tucson such as restaurant scene. Restaurant scene is much better around the University.
Desert Prettiness
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road System	Getting around town can be a hassle. I prefer not driving East to West if I don't have to. Putting more traffic lights on those roads may have helped with the traffic flow but in reality, it only lowers the number of people that are willing to go across town to shop/search for good restaurant. I personally would like to support the business around the downtown area but getting in, finding parking, and getting out takes outrageously long. Highway, I-10, going towards phoenix has a bottle neck by miracle mile exit, causing bad traffic jam if not accidents. Also, good driving education should be stressed extensively since there are many slow drivers on the left lane of the interstate.
Sprawliness	Tucson is a big city, and also a very sprawled city. I would like to see having more businesses filling in the areas that are surprisingly vacant like the surrounding area of downtown. Having a dense area of business and good public transportation within/coming in and out of that particular area is what I miss most being from Chicago.
Crime Rate	Another VERY important factor that will keep people inside their homes instead of being out spending money is crime rate. Bad parts of town get abandon and became one of those areas that I wish to visit to support local business but I don't want to get killed doing that as well.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Cortaro and Silverbell 85743 // 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?
Outdoors stuff	mountain biking
Nightlife	its fun
Weather	it makes the others usable
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nightlife	its lacking
People	there are lots of crappy ones
Downtown	its lacking, Tucson is too spread out
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: oracle and orange grove 85704 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 81. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	I like it is majority hot year-round
The mountain scenery	It brings a good atmosphere to the city
The outdoor activities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Build a dang freeway west to east	I HATE how Tucson is setup with driving through the streets to get anywhere. If they just built a west to east freeway going down Grant, things will be a lot better around here. Also, a freeway going up/down Oracle will help.
Tucson is too small	I've lived in majority cities before and Tucson feels the smallest out of all of them. I can't stand it. Supposedly their are 1million people in the metroplex, but it certainly doesn't feel like it.
Have more exciting things around here	More variety of places to go. Their is only one real nice dance club or comedy club, etc. We need to make this a feel like a major city because would could be better than Phoenix if we fix all these things.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: I-10 85743 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 82. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Choice of outdoor activities	I like being outdoors and exercise is important to me. I like activities such as biking and hiking.
Slightly liberal atmosphere	Boutique coffee shops and stores that are off the beaten path (4th ave, Tucson Originals Restaurants).

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	I don't feel safe riding the buses and they don't have schedules or stops that work for me. I worked it out once and my commute to work would require 2 transfers and take 2 hours one way. That's unacceptable. Also, consider a E-purse system like the one implemented on buses in King County Washington (ORCA) so exact change isn't needed to ride the bus.
Update downtown	There aren't many places downtown for young professionals to meet and hangout. There needs to be more clean bars, coffee shops, and stores with extended hours. I think of downtown as a desolate wasteland of public buildings that maintains "banker's hours"

Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: Pima Mine Rd and Sahuarita Blvd 85629 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 83. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Quirky, interesting, grass roots events	I like living somewhere there is interesting things to do like the Dia de los muertos procession.
Feeling of community	everyone jokes about Tucson feeling like a small town but it is true and it is nice.
Connection to natural landscape	I think it is really important that we take care of our natural resources and I think Pima county with the sustainability plan and experts talking about water harvesting and xeriscaping and things like that are important.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	I would love to be able to take the bus to work but the nearest bus stop is a mile from my work.
Better schools	I know this is a difficult state wide issue - it would be great if Tucson could be the leader in improving schools
Public solar panels and water harvesting	we have lots of sun and not enough water. we should take advantage of the first and save as much as we can of the second.
Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: First Ave. and Roger Rd. 85705 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 84. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Vibrant Community	I'm a young, single, professional woman who appreciates the constant festivals, fairs and events that keep my weekends full!
Diversity	The diversity of this region (everyone seems to be from somewhere else) feeds all of the festivals that come here - rodeo, Celtic festival, dia de los muertos, etc. It also makes it easier to make new friends since everyone is relatively un-established.
small town in a big city	Tons of people to support all the events, and we have a nice down-town to congregate. But, we're spread out enough to avoid traffic woes, congestion, noise and hassle of big city.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	As people get older, get married, and start thinking about children they move further outside of the city (Vail or Marana) because the Tucson school districts aren't good enough.


Date of survey: Feb 24, 2011 // Home near: 22nd and Kolb 85710 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 85. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Opportunity	I got a scholarship to the UA, got my Degree, had a job at IBM while going to school, got a job after graduation at Raytheon. My life completely turned around here.
Clement Weather	I like knowing that weather is never going to stop me from doing what I want to do. If it's too hot, I can go to the mountains. It's so predictable too!
Culture	We get people from all over the world here, national performers/performances, there's a community for every person here. Many of them come for all of the winter events when everyone else is freezing cold (Rodeo, Gem Show, etc)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beauty	Through town, mines, trains, plants, and shabby businesses and housing run all along I10 which is probably where we all spend the most time in town. We could plant some trees, build some nice apartments or something.
Traffic system	Tucson's roads are extremely confusing, and often they are in poor shape, poorly lit, poorly painted, etc. A more direct route to the northeast would be fantastic, because there's so much of beautiful Tucson up there.

Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Wilmot and I10 85756 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 86. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown	Always something going on with live music or people watching.
Festivals	New things to see, people watching.
Local Music	The local bands are all fun to see.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Classism	There is a very distinct class distinction in Tucson and unfortunately racism also plays a role.
East side diversity	There are fewer things to do on the east side where I live.
more local business	There are too many big box stores and chains that are driving out the small businesses.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 87. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	I moved here from Los Angeles, where there was very little sense of community. Here, I feel more comfortable with the attitude that our community is worth committing to.
Low-stress lifestyle	Coming from Los Angeles, I appreciate the fact that simple things, like driving, parking, shopping, etc., do not add up to be negative experiences, but rather neutral ones.
Weather	Although we've had a tough year, overall, I really love the weather. So many sunny days really do help to keep my mood up, and I'm able to do more without worrying so much about rain and/or snow.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Move it to a more democratic state	Tucson is a liberal place, which I'm very comfortable with. However, it's sometimes frustrating for me to live in such a reactionary state.
Downtown	Tucson has a wonderful potential asset with downtown, but it doesn't seem to be really taking it seriously. For me, that area is much more interesting than the suburban malls, etc.

Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Camino Seco and Speedway 85710 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 88. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Self-explanatory
Landscape	Ditto
Relative friendliness of people	Ditto
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Shabbiness, it is dirty and broken down looking.	Incompetence of city staff
City-staffed construction / improvement projects are slow	Staff in city gov't offices are unprofessional and slow
Clear disparity between foothills and s tucson maintenance standards	Illegal sign postings everywhere
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 49 // 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?
Weather	The weather allows us to be more casual than other places.
Desert environment	The desert has its own stark beauty which gives one repose from the rather unattractive nature of our city.
People	for the most part the people are nice and fairly friendly.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The buildings	Business and public buildings in Tucson are not well designed (with one exception the old County Courthouse) and have not held up very well over the years. It saddens me to walk and drive around town and see what destruction people have wrought on stunning examples of architecture.
The planning and development process	Tucson could be one of the jewels of the Southwest we have a great environment, nice people, and a terrific desert, but we have given it over to those who build cheap buildings, planned a road system which is increasingly unworkable, and ignore standard aesthetic designs. It's important because the gap between what Tucson is and what is could be depresses me.
Education	The cost of education on a college level has risen to the point where getting any degree other than a business or engineering degree is illogical because there is no way anyone earning a living could pay the loans required. Having an educated population is necessary because the more educated the population the higher the level of econ development and the higher the level of econ development the more aesthetic the environment and the more exciting the city. This is important because I like pretty cities and think people should live in environments as impressive or more impressive than the surroundings.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Grant Campbell 85719 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 90. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beautiful vistas	I enjoy stepping out in the mornings and evenings to see the contrasting views of the mountains that surround our valley
Has a small town feel	the community is not so big that you get lost in the culture, and not so small where you feel confined
Sense of community	the community has a positive linkage that bonds us when things are difficult and strengthens us when things are good.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Regionalize the public safety departments	we have too many fire agencies, too many law enforcement agencies and areas that chose not be in any fire coverage. This creates redundancy and subsidies thus, increasing the costs to provide necessary public safety services
Water wars (drinking/effluent)	Stop the bickering and let's create a cohesive community based water resource service plan that allows local governments to cooperate with each other on this issue and plan growth together.
Fix the dis-connect between County Government and local government	The County is suppose to support the entire County, whether municipality or unincorporated. Represent and facilitate cooperative relationships with the local governments and the unincorporated areas.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine and Thorydale 85742 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 91. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	excellent!
University town	great diverse community
Hispanic heritage	warmth
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Pedestrian use of city	shade lots of it!
Mass tans	less cars on the road
Government of state	baja-arizona
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Country Club/Broadway 85716 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 92. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Easability / access	both allow for more personal time away from commute investment
Access /easability	improves quality time
Small town feel	the ability to recognize and see friends on almost every outing
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011
Survey: 93. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Inclusive community with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and lifestyles.	I find that I am most alive in a community that is diverse, creative, and dynamic.
Easy access to nature and wilderness areas.	For my life to be in balance, I need time in nature and the access to mountains and desert preserves makes Tucson an ideal location for me.
It's easy to make a difference here.	Having lived in several communities on the East Coast where your family had to live there for 200 years to be included at the table, the Tucson community is open, free-wheeling, and inclusive.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Develop a stronger business community with a commitment to the region.	My experience in other cities demonstrated that a city needs a core group of business leaders who are committed to advancing the region, beyond their narrow business interests. Tucson lacks this type of business community.
Improve education.	While there are exemplary school districts in the region, the majority of public education is sub-par. For the community to excel, we must get serious about fixing the schools.
Better transportation options.	It is somewhat charming that Tucson has resisted the freeway systems that dominate other cities. It is time, however, to develop a workable cross-town transportation route and to enhance public transit offerings.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: La Canada Drive and Naranja Drive 85737 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 94. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The natural beauty	access to the outdoors. Hiking trails. Variety of ecosystems.
The cultural mix	we are the interface of native American, Mexican and American cultures. Food/architecture/cultural opportunities
The weather	everything under 100 degrees.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mayor and Council (Tucson)	Lack of credibility. They are parochial power seekers.
Board of Supervisors	Lack of credibility (to a lessor degree). They are parochial power seekers.
Encourage more Jurisdictional competition	Antithetical to planners and elite's - but the fact of the matter is that we need more business/commercial activity as a percentage of the tax base - and the only way to get that is through competition ... not regional control.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Broadway / Houghton 85748 // Years here: 40 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 95. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Access to protected, natural areas	so great to be able to go hiking in a pristine, natural desert within minutes of my central Tucson home.
Conservation minded	many great people in our community who care about the environment and are working hard on conservation efforts: bufflegrass, water conservation, etc.
Small town feel	I like that a lot of housing development had to be put on hold due to poor economy. it gives Tucson a chance to better regulate/monitor new, sprawling housing developments.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better planning/zoning	Don't allow huge sprawling housing developments to pop up in our precious desert. develop in-fill
Better housing codes	don't allow "status quo" housing developments. Make developers build more energy efficient homes that are suited to our climate.
Better protection of our desert and its species	Need to do better to protect our riparian areas, and protect the few remaining "natural" areas around Tucson.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Campbell 85719 // Years here: 6 // 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?
Weather	I don't like the cold.
Size	I like being able to get across town in a relatively short amount of time. The Alvernon/River road really helps. Tucson still has a small town feel even though it has grown a lot.
Friendliness	It make it pleasant to live here.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A full time mayor and council	Tucson is getting large and we need leaders who can focus on the issues.


Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Swan and 5th 85711 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 97. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Historical Heritage	The community is not homogenized and allows different opinions and ideas on an issue
Sincere and diverse citizenry	Many have maintained the basic understanding of truth, honesty and the p;roper way we treat fellow citizens regardless of their standing in the community.
The Weather	Just look around the weather map should give this answer
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011
Survey: 98. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I enjoy the warmer weather, lack of snow, and dry climate
Desert	The vegetation: cactus and flowers
Mountains	Can drive a short distance and be in the mountains and enjoy the trees and cooler weather in the summer
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic flow	I think the traffic lights are poorly timed
Better highway system	You have to take surface streets most of the time to get from one end of town to the other
Lack of sidewalks	In my neighborhood and most of them, there are no sidewalks so you have to use the street which is dangerous.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and 22nd Street 85711 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 99. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Wilderness	Flora and fauna diversity and outdoor recreation
Small town atmosphere	Feels like a small town with many big city amenities.
Native regional heritage	Parts of Tucson still look and feel like Tucson and have not yet been "modernized"!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Protect wilderness areas/open space	Poorly planned development/sprawl is eating up the natural areas I care about most in this region and can not be undone.
Control the industrial growth of this city	Identify businesses in the community that are compatible with the resources available here and are not destructive to the things that make this town unique. The current trend seems to be a grab for any industry that will make our city grow and create jobs, with no consideration of negative effects they might have on the great community and local commerce.
Control the population growth of this city	This community has grown beyond sustainability. Anything we do to raise the standard of living here will only lead to more people wanting to live here. Don't fix pot holes, don't modernize the down town, don't create more jobs!
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Grant and 1st Ave 85705 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 100. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	Do not like cold wet weather. Like outdoor sports, hiking, golf, etc.
Hospitable people	Great mix of open and friendly people, generous with times and support.
Natural beauty	The desert, the mountains, nature.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Politicians	They are petty, stupid, short-sighted. Need to make system non-partisan and ward based elections. Higher pay might help, as would strong mayor charter.
Better cross town traffic system	We need and east-west freeway or limited access road which moves greater volumes of traffic.
Coordinate traffic lights	Synchronize traffic lights so we don't have to stop at every light going down Campbell at 9PM.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and River 85718 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 101. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's not too big	I can get to most places in a pretty reasonable amount of time (not at rush hour, though)
Nonmotorized recreation and open space nearby	I am an active hiker and trails advocate. As a long-time resident, I see the need to preserve threatened recreation areas, and provide more nonmotorized recreation opportunities nearby as our population threatens to overuse existing ones.
It has a lot of amenities.	There is a university that offers a lot of cultural and learning opportunities. There are affordable (usually, compared to bigger cities) concerts, art events and sporting events. Medical facilities, recreation, good food.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More better paying jobs.	I work three jobs and still can't make ends meet. And I have a masters degree and motivation to succeed.
I wish more people lived near where they work.	Traffic, pollution, sense of community
I wish my property taxes were lower.	This is the biggest expense I have related to my house beyond regular maintenance. It feels burdensome.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Swan/Broadway 85711 // Years here: 48 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 102. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
unique, eclectic character	translate to neighborhood identity, visual interest and hopefully a sense of place (sense of place is a work in progress).
open, friendly atmosphere	ability to experience many cultures without fear
environmental conscientiousness	allows innovation in design and development of methods to promote environmental responsibility
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
encourage development of sense of place	preserve neighborhood and cultural identity
sustainable design, development	it's the right thing to do and opportunities are many
allocate funding to parks, community spaces	want more opportunities for community places and parks and encourage their use
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: I-19, Pima Mine Road 85629 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 103. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Geography: scenic mountains & great weather	Out door activities, Scenic surrounds (I love watching the mountains throughout the day) and resources like Sabino Canyon, Catalina State Park and, of course, hiking in & around the mountains.
small town feel: Not like LA or it's son Phoenix sprawl but home grown retail and "know your neighbor" attitude of most inhabitants.	It feels like I know more folks when I run into them routinely during daily activities and work. The attitude of neighbors are generally gracious and outgoing compared to larger cities I've lived in.... Easier to get to know!
Mature appreciation for history & cultural attributes & artistic support & appreciation	Cultural and artistic endeavors such as concerts, plays, scientific presentations at the U of A, historical and art museums easily accessible. 4th Avenue activities and open air markets, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure	Surface streets have not changed significantly in 30 years yet traffic has more than doubled. We need more controlled access through-ways, street widening and/or freeways to serve the growing population.
Create a vibrant downtown	Let's get off the fence and down to business with Rio Nuevo. We've got the potential of having a charming downtown. Let's let the private sector get more involved with a stadium, convention center and urban housing to draw folks downtown and keep them there.
Schools we are proud of...	Can't we somehow improve the quality of education at TUSD? Surrounding school districts have great reputations, yet TUSD is the largest and affects most students.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft & River Rd. 85750 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 104. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Ease of travel	While there are traffic problems they are (over all) minor.
Activities	There are a fair amount of various activities provided by the university or private institutions.
Temps	It does have hot and cold spells but overall is comfortable year round.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More neighborhood parks	There seems to be a lack of adequate parks in the newer subdivisions.
Government	Combine the city and county governments
Road construction	It takes forever to complete road construction projects in this area!!!!!
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Limberlost and Oracle 85705 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 105. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Good weather	Although you can't prove it by this winter, the plentiful sunshine and warm weather is important to overall good health and wellness (both mentally & physically).
Liberal leaning	This liberal oasis in an increasingly red sea is the only thing that keeps me here.
Small town feel	Despite its size, Tucson still has a small town feel to it, with friendly people, and a laid back attitude.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Stop the money monkey business	If the voters have voted for something, please confine it to that use. I've been very disappointed in recent money movements, and will be reluctant to vote for any increases on any sort after the recent "we have no money for police" story, which turned out not to be the case after all.
Kill Rio Nuevo	If you can't make something useful happen after 10 years, it just looks bad, and the longer you drag it out, the more inept it looks. Do something constructive and useful, or dump the idea--and, please, no money for anyone's hotel!
Take a stronger stance on weapons	Other cities are taking strong stances on guns, how about us doing the same thing (especially us!).
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Limberlost Drive 85705 // Years here: 17 // 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?
The climate	I don't want to drive in snow &/or ice.
I an go from the desert to the pine forest in 30 mins.	change of scenery
Mixed ethnicity	different languages and foods
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011
Survey: 107. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Openness	the open minded nature of the community the open nature of the natural environment


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



Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011
Survey: 108. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We are a liberal oasis in a red state.	I feel very comfortable living as a married gay couple in Tucson.
Housing	We live very comfortably in our 1950s centrally located home. When we anger at our conservative right-wing elected officials we often think of leaving AZ (after 35 years) but as retired teachers could not afford to live in California. We were married there and have thought about this move.
Traffic	After a visit to either the east or west coasts, I always appreciate the ease of driving around Tucson.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better bike lanes	It would be great to have separate bike lanes throughout town - not the painted white lines on busy streets.
Better late night/early morning bus service	I now work resettling refugees. Very often a refugee's first job is at a restaurant. The buses don't run late (or early weekends) meaning refugees must bicycle home many miles late at night. A few months ago a carload of drunks hit a refugee in the head with a rock when leaving his late-night job downtown.
Pot holes	They are everywhere.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Years here: 18 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 109. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Physically active community	I like a physically active lifestyle
Beautiful environment	I like to live around mountains
People are friendly	I do not like to be around pushy stressed out people
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve quality and quantity of downtown development	I think downtown Tucson needs to be more people friendly-especially in the evenings and on weekends. The downtown needs more development that makes it vibrant and a place where people want to go.
Add more public trail systems	I like to hike and walk for exercise and health.
Add a light rail system	It will spur other synergistic forms of development while providing transportation choices
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Swan and Sunrise 85718 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 110. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Lived in the cold snowy east. Glad I don't have to deal with that and that the pollution level isn't a major factor here.
Size	Though large in area and population, it has that small town feeling.
Friendly.	As a whole, I've found it a friendly community.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A more focused community.	City council and the community as a whole seems to waste a lot of time, money and energy on too many small and/or general tasks as trying to focus on the big picture.
Public Transit	Though the new street car is to take shape in the next couple of years, more attention still needs to be directed to effective public transit, park and rides, bike commuting, etc.
A new business building plan.	Seems a lot of buildings stand vacant for years, while new ones are being built elsewhere. The vacant buildings don't help the property value or traffic of neighboring businesses.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Euclid and Speedway 85705 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 111. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A friendly and caring community	I want to live in a place where people support each other and work together to make Tucson the best place to live and work.
Beautiful desert climate and environment	We live in paradise. Sure the summers are hot, but we know how to escape the heat. The rest of the year is perfect and our Sonoran desert is a precious resource for us to enjoy.
Quality of life	The University of Arizona is our crown jewel fueling knowledge based discoveries and high tech job growth, sporting events, fine arts and so much more. We have arts, culture (from southwestern/Hispanic/tribal to symphony/Arizona Theatre/UA presents/museums), restaurants, sports (outdoor and spectator), mountains and deserts, plants and wildlife, gem shows and rodeo.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Work together	We seem to shoot down any suggested improvements (transportation, downtown, spring training, Rio Nuevo, re-structuring govt., new industry) instead of working together to forge compromises and solutions. It's almost like we can't trust each other or just like to say "no". Business and neighborhood interests really all want the same thing: jobs, quality of life, strong health and education systems. Nothing can improve without change, so let's all work together.
Better leadership	We need new leaders who put the community ahead of political ideologies and special interests. Who are honest and have a clear vision for a better future.
Community vision	I think IGT has tremendous potential if it can harness the ideas of a broad spectrum of community interests (neighborhoods, businesses, schools, churches, non-profits, and other groups) and forge them into a community vision for who and what we want to be.
Date of survey: Feb 25, 2011 // Home near: Skyline & Campbell 85718 // Years here: 54 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 112. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity and general acceptance of one another	I value this very highly; I am a lesbian, and appreciate the ability to be "out." There are many gays & lesbians here. I am also a progressive, and value the (relative) acceptance of all of us.
The cultural offerings available	I love theatre, music, and film
The climate (for now it is getting hotter).	I hate being cold
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More awareness and action around environmental issues	The water table is dropping
The increasing conservatism, especially in the county.	What makes people vote for politicians like Jesse Kelly, Al Melvin, and Frank Antenori?

Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011
Survey: 113. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather. (the community sucks, too many old people with bad attitudes unfortunately)	I like to ride my motorcycle all year round


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Reduce the amount of voice that the older generation have	Tucson is a great city, but it needs many improvements that seem to be blocked by the older crowd that want the city to stay the same as it was in the mid 1900's


Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and Lambert 85737 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 114. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	You can hike bide or walk almost any day of the year
Downtown	Great bars and restaurants and University
Natural surroundings	You can go to parks and hike within minutes of downtown
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More affordable housing downtown	Build high rise condos for middle income people
Revitalize downtown and renew it	There are tons of open parking lots around downtown that could be built with housing. Housing brings people and jobs and more businesses
Create a better road system	We need better roads and more pull outs and turn lanes.
Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 115. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather, topography, Openness	Most days are sunny and clear. I hate gloomy weather. Love the mountains and desert. It give the region character. It is not flat and boring like so many other places with nice weather. You can see for miles which is great for me because I suffer from claustrophobia.
Friendliness of the people	The people here are open and friendly, make you feel part of a community.
History	I love the history of the region, it gives the land value.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown need life	Tucson has such potential to be a much better place to live. The downtown (which should be the heart of Tucson) is dead because most jobs there are government dependent. We need more private sector opportunities in the downtown. Too much "affordable housing" and no upscale housing which would support "life" in the city.
Dysfunctional government	The downtown is dead because of the committee mentality of the government and the lack of leadership. Council members are too busy trying to please everybody and not focusing on running the city. Move them together in one place in the city and focus on the city, not separate Wards
Arizona Daily Star	Tucson needs a good vibrant balanced newspaper to keep the people informed and tell them about significant Tucson events before they happen, not after. They need to be more investigative. The Star is shallow and bias.
Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell and Grant 85745 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 116. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson's moderate to progressive political climate	I feel like Tucson is more reasonable than other places in the state in balancing care about citizens, fiscal issues & political agendas. The legislature is so extreme right now--so mean to people in their political zealotry--that the Tucson area is really the only place that I could live in this state. The focus on civility and kindness since the January shootings is very imp. to me. Let's use that event to bring hope to the state, the country & the world. Tucson's openness to different ideas & different kinds of people, esp. the LGBT community & communities of color, is crucial to my continued residence here. I also really like Tucson's laid back style & dress.
Recognition of those who do good works, esp. Ben's Bells	It's important to me that optimism and positive thoughts reign. Rather than just hearing about mayhem & problems in the news, I want to know about and celebrate people who are gathering together to help others and to help Tucson and Southern AZ. It's all about love instead of fear for me. We volunteer and financially support such efforts.
University of Arizona community involvement	We love living in a University town. We love the diversity it brings to the community. We love events on U of A campus, including the Tucson Festival of Books, Arizona Athletics (esp. the Women's Basketball games), Women's & LGBT film series, UA Presents/Centennial Hall, Southwest Native Arts Festival, AIDS Walk
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need a convention center & other venues for events & sports	We keep losing things that enrich the lives of Tucsonans, draw tourists, provide jobs & make money to other parts of the state and country(Spring Training, minor league baseball, conventions, music and athletic events). We need to move forward quickly and do something or we could lose the Gem Show & Match Play Golf. We are originally from Indiana. Indianapolis totally remade itself into the Amateur Sports Capitol of the Country. Portland, Seattle, & San Antonio have done great things that keep residents living there and draw vacationers. Tucson needs to find an identity, promote it, build to it and make money from it.
Draw Business with liveable wages to the Tucson area	We graduate so many intelligent, energetic, creative people at the U of A every year...and then they move somewhere else b/c they can get paid better almost anywhere else in the country. Intelligent, energetic, creative, professional people move here every year b/c of the weather & the beauty of the area...and then they move b/c they can't support their families on what people get paid here. I own a business and have seen some of the marketing that has been done to draw business to Tucson ("Bring your business to Tucson. You don't have to pay people much here".) That is totally self defeating. We have to build the middle class here. If we want to keep innovators here and keep moving forward, we have to pay people decently...and then that money will move throughout the Tucson economy for the benefit of all.
Put reclaimed water into the Santa Cruz River	Does anyone go to the Santa Cruz River "Park"? It is so desolate. I rarely see walkers or bikers there. When we get big rains in the summer, people come out in droves to the river beds that have significant water in them. San Antonio made the River Walk with a canal system. Indianapolis recently did, too. We can get some of those intelligent, energetic, creative people to come up with a way to do that here with reclaimed water...tourists, restaurants, recreation and other activities that make money and provide quality of life follow water.
Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 117. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Region	I like to hike and visit the desert and mountains.
University of Arizona	Free lectures, good museums.
Libraries	I enjoy reading.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Urban sprawl	I remember how nice it was back in the 1930's and 1940's when we had lots of desert. We need a better land use plan.
Transportation\Bus service	I prefer to walk or ride the bus rather than use my car. The bus service at night is awful.
Better use of tax dollars.	Rio Nuevo dollars have been wasted on plans for items that weren't in the original proposal.
Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011
Survey: 118. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor activities	There are miles of bike lanes for riding, state, city and National parks/forests for exploring. The proximity to and abundance of outdoor activities are the reason I choose to live in Tucson.
Friendly people	There is a laid back, friendly atmosphere in Tucson.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More entertainment options	Most major sporting events, concerts and shows are in Phoenix rather than Tucson. A few more local options would help improve the entertainment scene in Tucson.
Create a more compact central area	Tucson is a prime example of a sprawling western city. Encouraging compact central communities with safe walking and biking districts and proximity to restaurants and bars is desirable.

Date of survey: Feb 26, 2011 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 119. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather and tourist attractions	Quality of life due to good weather most of the year - walk, hiking, outdoor events, parks, professional baseball (now gone) fair, rodeo, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Tombstone, Bisbee, Tubac, The RIVERWALK trails !
Small town feel and individual neighborhoods	Ease to go shopping at the level you can afford ie. Walmart to La Encantada, theater, dinner, concerts (like Elton John, Cher, KD Lang, Joan Baez only 10 minutes from my home.
College Town	The sport teams, the arts and music, stores, young feeling, and the youth that generate the energy for thought and civility - hope and future.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get rid of the old white people management	The old boy network in the city and county administration has to end. my spouse and i are no longer interested in staying here for retirement. many of our friends are moving or already in the process of moving - we are formulating our future move to another state and possible another country -
Business and educators	The Business and Chamber of Commerce need to stand up to the powers in the City and County and demand respect and mutual "think tank" talks and ACTION on moving forward. Demand change in the State Legislature and Government to improve the State image for small businesses, education, innovation, tourism, and retirement. The commerce sector needs to stand up to the bullies and demand business friendly laws, regulations and incentives.
NEW POLITICS	This is suppose to be a community, working together for all. It feels more and more everyday that the "old ways" and the "now ways" and we can not grow or move forward with this thought process. New business leaders and managers need to move forward.
Date of survey: Feb 27, 2011 // Home near: River and Stone 85704 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 120. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Growth as a city without losing our unique culture.	The way Tucson has moved forward in growth as a larger city without using our unique culture and maintaining some our traditional celebrations.
Keeping the Southwest theme in our colors and artwork	I like the Southwest theme that has been kept in the beautifying of the city with the artwork in the renovating of the freeway entrances and overpasses and other roadways around the city.
Our increase in population and growth has not labeled us as a big city like Phoenix	Although Tucson has grown both in population and expansion, we still maintain our "smaller town" appearance.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make the cost of permits more affordable and the bldg. requirements easier to meet.	Permits for bldg. should be more affordable and bldg. requirements easier to meet, enabling people to remodel and make their bldgs. an enhancement to our city.


Date of survey: Feb 27, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links & Kolb 85730 // Years here: 78 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 121. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
diversity	There are many different ages and ethnicities here in the Tucson area. This brings many different events to the area.
weather	I am one of the many people who have come here from other areas of the United States. I enjoy the mostly sunny region. If I feel the need to go where is it cooler - it is just 1 hour away!

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	I think that the construction/fixing of the Tucson area could be greatly improved. I believe that if the roads were repaired or built correctly the first time - there would be no reason to fix them as often as we seem to need to.
Roadway improvement	Another thing about the roads that I do not understand is the fact that we are not keeping up with the roadways here but we seem to have enough extra money to paint the bridges and add large expensive art to them.

Date of survey: Feb 27, 2011 // Home near: Stone/roger 85705 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 122. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity of people and viewpoints	I think the answer speaks for itself.
The large lesbian and gay community	It's quite open to live here as a lesbian--not that everyone likes us, but I feel very safe here.
It's a big enough city to have a great cultural environment	It's not Phoenix
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The deteriorating environment--i.e., the pending water shortage, the sometimes poor air quality	It's a livable city right now, can we keep it this way?
The small but increasing amount of hate speech	I don't like this part of the political atmosphere, and hope it doesn't get worse.
Let's set some limits to growth.	Having too many people has an impact on our beautiful desert--the reason that many of us moved here in the first place.
Date of survey: Feb 27, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Wilmot 85711 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 123. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sonoran Desert (and I don't mean the weeds in peoples' yards!) and the "Hacienda" style of some parts of the city	I feel authentic, natural and "at peace" when near or in the outdoors
It's clear Democratic politics, focus on the environment and other vital social issues	My professional career has been devoted to social change for people (all over the world) who are marginalized from the privileges of their societies. I like knowing that Tucson supports and "makes a home" for many such people and organizations
The incredible weather and that we are surrounded by mountain ranges	The sense of "freedom and peacefulness" I get from seeing the wide open spaces . . . REMARKABLE
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Graffiti - get rid of it and catch more graffiti people and make them accountable for it. Combined with that is getting ride of "trash" in public spaces like along freeways and empty lots.	As beautiful as Tucson's natural beauty is it is equally remarkable for the many, many eyesores around the city particularly in areas where there are people who "are NOT" of "money". You don't see the trash, graffiti, potholes in the old residential roads in places like the FootHills. Why do we see so much of that outside the "ring of privilege"?
Again, I think City offices, officers, personnel need to get the resources to take the steps needed to make residents responsible for keeping their personals property free of weeds, old rusting cars, all sorts of old stuff they have parked in front of and alongside their homes.	It makes my neighborhood a depressing place to be except for inside my own home. It is also depressing when driving around areas that probably don't have a homeowner's association and you see the weeds, assorted junk around the house.
Why so much graffiti? Get rid of graffiti -- it is all over the place. In general it makes the city look, for the most part, dirty.	The graffiti, the junk/trash along roads/freeways, the weeds (not beautiful Sonoran vegetation but WEEDS) all over the place are in such stark contract to the ugly stuff. It does not fit.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 21 // 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?
People here are friendly and show a love for the community	We support each other through our faith and volunteer work in the community.
Weather	Best in the nation all year and good for health.
Southwest food and atmosphere.	Our town has excellent restaurants and food. The atmosphere is overall very clean and inviting to visitors. The Southwest flavor is the best. You cannot find Sonoran food and tortillas like in Tucson.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education.	We must improve our education system. Hire more quality teachers and pay them the salary they deserve. We cannot hire the best with low salaries. Our children spend more time in school than at home. Shouldn't we spend more money for teachers who care for them?
Better transportation system.	We are in desperate need of a better public transportation system as well as a thoroughfare to the East side of town with branches N and S.
Stop the waste of taxpayer money.	Obviously this needs to STOP! Hire qualified people to do the job right as well as vote in qualified people i.e. mayor and council.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood/Speedway 85745 // Years here: 63 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 125. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
beautiful desert and mountains	I like being able to see cactus and trees in the desert along with homes and businesses. Would rather developments not remove all native plants and change the terrain.
smaller roads	I'm glad we don't have any more 4 and 6 lane roads in Tucson. I like that we don't have freeways and/or "loops" that go around and through the City.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
better working relationships between OV, Marana, Tucson and the county	It takes way too long for all the parties to agree on changes that are needed for road improvements, utilities, etc., that need to be accomplished.
better cooperation and/or fewer divisions of fire departments	I am concerned after hearing some nearby fire stations were not called/activated during the Jan. 8 shooting tragedy in Tucson. This is wrong.
We don't need to build/develop any further up in the foothills	We need to preserve our foothills and mountains. They become un-sightly quickly when housing or commercial development is allowed on our mountains.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine and Dove Mountain Blvd 85658 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 126. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
This is a very giving community	The needs of Tucson are legion, and the willingness of the community to address them says much about the possibilities
weather	allows for a more casual lifestyle with lower stress
convenience	everything is reachable in a short amount of time
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The city bureaucracy	The difficulty of working with the city deters new businesses from coming here
establish a city charter government	The mayor has no power
combine the business promotion entities like the Chambers of Commerce and other related entities	Currently much duplication of missions
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Sunrise and Swan 85718 // Years here: 10 // 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?
For a big city, it has a small-town feel.	There is a sense of community here that is appealing.
Cultural opportunities	Tucson has great music, theater, opera, art -- and these are accessible without a long drive or struggle to park.
The natural environment.	The weather is pretty good, the mountains are spectacular, and the desert is lovely.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better transportation.	It would be really cool if I could take a bus or train to cultural events, to the airport, to Phoenix.
Better road network.	The traffic is getting to be a deterrent to doing things, and it is going to get only worse. We need to have clear and workable plan for better traffic circulation.
Better public recreation.	Here in Oro Valley, there is no senior center, few public tennis courts, no public golf course that I know of, dearth of parks. We shouldn't rely on the private sector to provide these things, as many people cannot afford the fees and memberships that are required.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Moore Road and Rancho Vistoso Blvd. 85755 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 128. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family Atmosphere	I have a family with young kids
Lower cost of living	I am starting out in my career and need to save money
Diversity	I come from a diverse area and feel comfortable with many different types of people around
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Politically charged climate	Don't want to live in a place where the political discourse is so polar and less about issues and solutions and anger and destruction.


Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Sahuartia Rd and Rancho Sahuarita Blvd 85629 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 129. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural spaces	Tucson's proximity to a diverse landscape and environmental setting is the main reason I moved here. The mountains and wilderness surrounding Tucson are one of the biggest assets, and I would not live in Tucson without them.
Diversity	I like that Tucson is a place that attracts a huge diversity of people from all walks of life, from young professional, to retirees, to various ethnic backgrounds, and all across the political spectrum. It keeps Tucson a vibrant place, even in difficult times.
Progressive mindset	I like that Tucsonans are not content to sit by and let the chips fall; to let folks in Phoenix determine our fate. I like that Tucsonans are always looking for ways to grow smartly and looking toward the future with optimism, striving for innovation.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City government	Our local government is impotent and dysfunctional. We need sweeping reforms to make Tucson the vibrant and growing city in the future that it has been in the past.
Transportation	Our current standards for transportation are unsustainable. While good efforts have been made to improve mass transit, more needs to be done. We are thinking too small.
Downtown	The mishandling of downtown redevelopment needs to stop. This relates largely to my first choice... city government. Also, the city needs to place a higher priority on the preservation of historic buildings and places, particularly Barrio Viejo; not just looking for opportunities to build anew
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Swan/Ft. Lowell 85712 // Years here: 10 // 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?
Golf Courses	I have played golf since I was young. I like how many courses Tucson has and I love the public golf courses that the town supports. I try to play at least twice per month.
Outdoor Activities	I like to bike, hike, etc and Tucson has a good network of hiking trails and bike lanes to support this activity
Tucson Originals Restaurants	I like the local restaurants that Tucson has to offer. I am not a big fan of chain restaurants so I like that Tucson has an organization of original restaurants that you can try out.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	I think that a light rail system or some other public transportation would do a lot for the city. If it all networked through downtown, the inner city would improve dramatically. An interstate through the east/center of town would work wonders as well for getting around easier.
Major Event Facilities	TCC is old as are most of the main event facilities in town. A newer, larger convention center and arena are needed to attract larger events to town.
Encourage Large Business to come to Tucson	There seems to be a lack of large business in town. I think that some of this may stem from ordinances in place to keep Tucson a "small town." It is time to leave that old town mentality behind and allow corporations to come in to build large buildings and infrastructure.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Rita/Houghton 85747 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 131. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	It makes it easier to enjoy the days of winter.
University community

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve freeway and transportation west to east	It is so difficult to get across town without running into so much traffic, especially during construction and rush hour. Tucson has grown too much. Nothing wrong with growth, but Tucson needs to accommodate this.
Improve downtown area	It is so run down. Lived here so long, and not much has been done to improve the area. Tucson has fallen too behind compared to Phoenix and other cities. Need to make more attractive for visitors - not lose them.
Transportation between tucson and phoenix	There should be some kind of express train to make it easier for travel between the cities. Tucson has grown too much and needs to become more modern. Can't stop growth, so improve.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Grant 85745 // Years here: 48 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 132. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family	I was born here
Friends	my friends keep me happy when I get sad
Weather	I prefer to live in a comfortable climate
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Vote out the city council	the council for the most part are reactive not proactive, our family has a history of being ignored in our efforts to work with political leadership
The historic district	for a historic community our city leaders spend too much time in expansion and less on historic preservation and promotion, I wish to see this promoted - our family is involved in adobe preservation
The relationship with Mexico	improved relations with Mexico build a better economy for both, strengthens both communities and our family business would improve
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: broadway alvernon 85716 // Years here: 50 // 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?
Weather - Sunshine for the majority of the year - ability to do outdoor activities such as running and biking on clean, safe paths.	The weather and doing outdoor activities is personally important to me because they support living an active, healthy and social life style.
Variety of restaurants that offer great food and musical entertainment.	I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Visiting restaurants that offer great food and musical entertainment such as live bands or a single guitarist, contribute to the enjoyment of spending time with important people in my life.
I like that Tucson is a big city with a small town feel. I like that regardless of what area in town you live, there will be everything you need, nearby such as a grocery store, gas station, hair salon, etc.	Convenience is very much of personal importance to me. I do not like to commute, therefore I live where it is convenient for me to do the things I like to do in Tucson.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation from west Tucson to east Tucson and vice versa.	When family and friends live on opposite ends of the city, it is difficult to engage in routine life events/situations with them.
Continue to grow downtown and shopping and restaurants along Broadway, specifically towards the central/eastside - support the growth of local businesses.	Supporting local businesses means more opportunity for folks already living in this community, to help themselves and grow in personal success as well as community success. This point benefits the community as a whole.
Put efforts into keeping Tucson safe and clean.	This point benefits the community as a whole. I personally would enjoy a safer and cleaner Tucson even more than I already do.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Broadway and Rosemont 85711 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 134. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	I spent 40 years in the Minnesota and after all those winters it is nice to not face the cold.
The landscape	The mountains are beautiful

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get industry	There are no real jobs in the private sector unless you call customer service centers real. They don't pay that well and it is about all we ever seem to get.
More parks and green belt	Austin Texas is a perfect example of how a areas within the city can be set aside so people have endless access to trails and park areas. Of course they also have water.
stop growing	growth for no other reason is terrible. We should be sustaining what we have and not bringing in more.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: Country Club-Speedway 85716 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 135. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The scenery!	Tons of parks and trails allow for lots of recreational opportunities.
The weather	No snow in the winter, can be active year round.
University presence	Having a large state university in town brings in diversity and a variety of activities.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More things to do!	Tucson doesn't have a lot to do for young professionals. There doesn't seem to be a good central location to hang out on the weekends.
Traffic	Lack of easy east/west access makes it difficult to get around town.
Lack of public transportation to Phoenix	Since Tucson does not have an abundance of things to do (lack of professional sports teams, outlet mall, amusement parks, etc) having a quick way to get to Phoenix would make it easier to get out of town on the weekends.
Date of survey: Feb 28, 2011 // Home near: 1-10 and Valencia 85756 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 136. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Food	I like all kinds of food, but have taken a liking to Mexican food. Also went the Ethiopian place in town.
Weather	I'm still new in town. just moved here in November so the weather is pretty warm for the winter's I'm used to.
location	it's close to places I do not get to visit often, such as L.A., and Vegas.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	There are not many highways in town. seems to be mostly surface streets, which makes traveling just a few miles a longer task
Education	seems there needs to be more emphasis on education from the students I've met doing tutoring
entertainment	need entertainment for folks that are out of college (UofA) and not at the retirement stage... such as concerts, comedy clubs, etc.. in more than one location
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Nogales Highway and Pima Mine Rd 85629 // Years here: 1 // 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 location	I love the wide open spaces, the views of the mountains, and the diversity of the wildlife of the desert.
Historic Neighborhoods.	I like the atmosphere of the historic neighborhoods around central Tucson, with their diversity of houses and beautiful landscaping.
Closeness to outdoor activities	I like being able to reach amazing hiking and outdoor activities within half an hour of my house
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public Transportation	I know its difficult with the population sprawl, but I wish there was a way to make Tucson public transportation an ecological alternative to driving a car instead of a last resort for transportation
urban sprawl	I dislike the continuing sprawl that is soon going to link Tucson to phoenix and leading to an increase in smog due to the necessity for people to commute long distances .

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and River 85704 // Years here: 26 // 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?
Location	Tucson is separated from large metropolitan centers.
Small Town Feel	Tucson has a more laid back approach to life, vs. a large metropolitan center.
Weather	where else can you wear shorts on Christmas day!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Fiscal responsibility	We need to focus on economic stability
Reduce Crime	We need to make this community safer
transportation plan	We need to implement a road maintenance/construction plan that supports our city growth rate.
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 139. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	I want to ride my bike each day
my Robson retirement community	Provides interesting activities and friends in secure surroundings
recreational opportunities	Variety of choices for our own entertainment and for visiting friends.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson public and private leadership	I have seen so much better in other communities. It is disheartening to read the paper most days.
Public works priorities in City of Tucson	It offends me that money is being spent on streetcar toys when the surface streets need a lot of attention.
Reform public schools	Too much money is being spent on the wrong things. Make more use of Teach for America staff.
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Old Nogales and Quail Crossing Blvd 85614 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 140. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Outdoor oriented	Healthy lifestyle
Liberal community	Tolerance
Laid back pace	Healthy lifestyle
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Schools	Education is the foundation for continuing a productive society.


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Alvernon 85711
Survey: 141. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the mountains	The mountains are beautiful
I like the libraries

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



Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 142. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	movement


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Border crossing	Keep cost of medicine down
Roads	Traveling from one part of town to the other
Education	For the future of our children
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 143. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Less cost of living
People	More friendly
Lifestyle	Diverse things to do. Easy to get around
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Raise salaries of council and legislators	We get what we pay for, and it isn't much
Raise schools standards	Education is 1/4 of what it was 50 years ago
Cut UofA in half	UA is too much of a social experience. Make the UA an education
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 66 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 144. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nature based recreation areas outside of Metro Tucson	Promotes healthy living
Neighborhoods	Good people watching after my home and children
Weather
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Change political face	We have very poor political representation. Grijalva, Elias, Dupnick are and embarrassment and leading us in the wrong direction
Become more business friendly	Most of the major employers in Pima county are government/health care oriented. The City does not do enough to support existing businesses or encourage new ones
Improve transportation and road upkeep	The last transportation bill is terrible. 25% was spent on a system to support 1% of our population. We need an efficient East/West thoroughfare
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 12 // 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?
The diversity of Tucson	It's important because people need to learn more about each other
The small-town feel of Tucson	I don't like big cities

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The image that Tucson is a dangerous place to live because of the border	It is important to me because the truth needs to be spread that politics (some) have hurt Tucson and the Southwest. (i.e Republican hate speech talk)


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ina/Silverbell 85743 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 146. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Beauty and diversity	Importance of preserving our environment
History	To hand down to future generations
Enthusiasm of citizens to improve	Promotes positive thinking
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bike paths/Greenbelt	Horse trails, community garden
Education	As always
Public transportation	Not adequate for Tucson or Southern Arizona
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 42 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 147. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	Multicultural background - diverse family origin
Community welcoming	Easy integration for new comers
Spiritual/Religious options	Offers opportunities for different affiliations and spiritual needs
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Development and entertainment activities for children and teens	I have a four year old daughter
Neighborhood coalitions - increase safety and support activities	The authorities cannot do it all
Community cultural events - free (low cost)	During difficult economic times, the community cannot afford a lot of entertainment
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 148. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity of peoples	I feel at home here and feel we fit in nicely as Hispanics
Friendly town	I'm a friendly person and enjoy living here
The politics	We are democrats and most of our neighbors are as well
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: Mar 01, 2011
Survey: 149. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Theatre/museums	Interest and education
Restaurants	I like to eat and try different ethnicities
Shops/art	Fun to see what's available
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Historic district	To preserve our culture
More sophisticated downtown	Cafes, downtown walking areas, enhanced gardens
Get rid of ugly, 70's style buildings	More interesting architecture
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 4 // 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?
Tucson mountains	Ever changing beautiful hiking elevation changes are incredible
Weather	Wonderful for the mind, body, and spirit
Community	People are friendly. mindful, and joyful
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
All government. City and county embarrassing	Planning decisions are horrendous, leaving our community with a backward spiral. Look at city golf, workers don't work, give it to the private sector
Schools!	Administrators need to be fined, we are last in most areas in the whole country. Our leadership sucks
Baseball!!	Decisions were and went so wrong. It's embarrassing to be part of a community where leadership doesn't exist
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 31 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 151. 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 weather	I'm a native Tucsonan and have lots of history here. I like living warm - no snow
People and the mountains	I've grown up in Tucson and lots of connections
Schools, our small airport compared to others	I went to Border elementary, Safford Jr. High, Tucson High, UofA. Graduated from all. Love the connections
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation issues	I drive all around Tucson, and transportation from 7-9am and 4-6pm is awful


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinney 85757 // Years here: 56 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 152. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	We still have the warmth because when it's winter everybody is freezing
The people	Because there are friendly people here
MoHoTo Church	It feels like family
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Children Oriented	Because there is really no place to go outside
Government	Personal issues

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011
Survey: 153. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We were born and raised in Tucson and our extended families are here	N/A
We love the beauty of the desert

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic in Tucson is continuously getting worse	Traffic is a big concern because of the amount time lost


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 43 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 154. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feeling	Brings and sense of community
The many parks and rec activities available
The care taken to preserve our desert environment
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More after school activities for middle and high school students	If these kids had something constructive to do they'd get in less trouble
More support of our police force	Safer streets

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 16
Survey: 155. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My family is close to me here in Tucson	Family is #1
Weather	We like our outdoor sports and weather permits our hobbies
The mountains	The make our city look beautiful
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City helping more with community	Without recreational activities kids are out on the streets


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood/Star Pass 85713 // Years here: 16 // 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?
Community events	Because we want to feel like a family
Opportunities	The schools give good education to people, to help them with future careers

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More interaction with different people	I like being more involved with all the different people
Crimes	Obviously people will still do bad things, but the laws can change for their punishments
Budget	The way the spending has gotten a little outrageous. We need more money to go to different areas
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Elmwood 85745 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 157. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Because it's just perfect
Small city	Not a lot of people
Lot's of mountains
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Freeway	N/A
Mother nature	We need it for oxygen

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Mission 85713 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 158. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Feeling of community	N/A
Multi-culturalism/Diversity

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Need more high paying jobs	Raises standard of living for the whole community
Diversify economy	Too much reliance was placed on growth. When growth faltered the local economy crashed
Schools	Our children are the most important part of our future
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Camino del Cerro 85745 // Years here: 27 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 159. 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?
Lack of cultural exchange	We have a bi-cultural situation which is divided and Tucson will not advance until this division is overcome


Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 160. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The farmers markets and natural resource information	I enjoy being healthy and helping our earth grow and be healthy
Animal friendly areas	Owning horses and dogs, I think it's important to have common areas
Community water park	Fun and safe area, and it's free
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase animal friendly areas	N/A
Share knowledge of how to get help from the community	When in trouble it's good to know how to ask for help and where
Cleaner and more child friendly areas	Important to feel safe in our towns and homes and feel we can play safely
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinney 85735 // Years here: 6 // 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?
The weather	N/A
As a whole, friendly people
Different ethnic groups
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get the immigrants to be legal	There is too much waste of resources. Balance the budget and keep spending down. Freeze salaries
Too many are on food stamps that don't need them	Again, waste of resources - cut the pay of the big shots by %5
Give the elderly more transportation services at a lower price	Some elderly can't afford to do anything because of prices
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 162. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's a friendly community	Feels like home
Ethnic diversity	It's important to my culture
Warm weather
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Drive for more community development	We are about community
Encourage cultural workshops	Education, education, education. More diversity and cultural knowledge is good

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 34 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 163. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sense of community	I grew up in Tucson and love living here. There are many opportunities to be engaged in our heritage and culture
Climate	Pleasant - most of the time

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	This is a state wide issue, however Tucson's education profile and outlook is not very bright
Public safety	All three of these issues (education, public safety, and infrastructure) bring obvious thoughts about what makes a community a desirable place to live, work, and recreate. We need to maintain what we have and grow new opportunities. No one will want to stay or come here if the quality of life is poor. We need a clean safe and healthy community
Infrastructure (streets, water, transportation, etc)
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 164. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	Diverse mix of people
Climate	Very good for retired people
Location	Close to California and Mexico - good road and air connections
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	Education is important for workforce
Attract business industry	Needed to support population and economic stability
Water supply	Need to ensure future water supply for city/region
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 5 // 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?
Outdoors	The beautiful mountains and desert that surround Tucson sustain me spiritually and physically. They're what keep me sane in a challenging world
Community consciousness	Because of the region we live in (desert and border) it's necessary to care for our desert, water, and neighbors. Many Tucsonans
That we're slightly better than Maricopa County in our response to immigration and criminals	The dehumanization of the homeless, "criminals" and immigrants in our community causes fear and inability to move forward in a hopeful positive way
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Many times forced to drive because Tucson is so spread out and limited buses/lack of trains. Those who rely solely on PT have a much more difficult time finding and keeping jobs, attending school
Business community social consciousness	General Tucson public is unaware/passive about private prisons in our area (Florence, Eloy, and Tucson) and this deeply cripples our community
The fear of homeless, immigrants, and "criminals."	Criminalization of the homeless leads to lower possibility of obtaining a job, improving individuals lives. Same for immigrants
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/6th Ave 85705 // Years here: 2
Survey: 166. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Being from around this area, I find it the most beautiful	Being here for many years, I've seen many changes from very good to many I resent. I dislike most the polarized politics and where we're going
I like mostly the people and it's diversity	I feel there's many who are not getting their fair shake in life
This is a land of opportunity and of understanding and yet we struggle	I feel everyone is equal under the law
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Our politics and our representatives	The place (state) seems like money is the engine that drives not caring for each other
Some of people's behaviours	There's too much of "me," and not too much of "us."

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 43 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 167. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly people	N/A
Beautiful nature of the land, environment, and plants

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The school district(s) - propose cutting staff and then bringing back a portion	This is critically important to me since I evaluate teachers (in the past - in another state) eliminating poor quality teachers and keeping high quality teachers based on a carefully laid out standard or acceptable performance. Where are the administrators hired to make these judgments?
Increase recycling efforts in apartments and condo complexes	For my grandchildren and theirs

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 168. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like Sabino Canyon and the natural scenes of Tucson	Natural preservation is a valuable resource we can use
The small town feel	I like that I am comfortable here and know my way around
The cultural and people	The history should never be forgotten
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The neighborhoods that have turned into slums	Brings down home values
Too much expansion and homes being built	Takes away our beautiful desert, too many people are moving here
We need friendlier people in law enforcement	Citizens should feel comfortable in a place that is their homes
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Cortaro Farms 85742 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 169. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beautiful desert	It's what makes Tucson unique
The winter weather	Because summers here are too hot
There are a lot of lakes around town	Because we like to fish
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
We need more sports teams here	Gives us something to do
The city council	They do nothing good for Tucson
Needs more industry	So it could provide more jobs
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Camino de Oeste 85757 // Years here: 47 // 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?
That it's still a small town - like even if it's growing	It's nice to live in a place where you know people and they seemed like family
Convenient location for our border vicinity	I can travel within hours and be at families home. They live in Mexico and California
Tucson has many different opportunities	We have many children and we want to see them succeed in what they choose to be
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Leadership	I'd like to see leaders that unite families and help us become one community
Motivation	To help with our children and their future

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 171. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cousins	Fun family time
Weather	There is always an activity to do
Baseball	Fun activity
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Baseball	Bring baseball back to Tucson
Pools	More pools to swim
Parks	More parks to play and hang out
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Star Pass 85713 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 172. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The diversity of our people	It's important to understand and celebrate our cultures and heritage and the fact that we are all beautiful
The beauty of our desert	We can't replace it once it's gone - we should be working harder to preserve our environments
We don't want to be Phoenix	Phoenix is big and ugly and seems to have all the power
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 empty homes filled and old business space be used up instead of tearing down more desert to build	N/A
Stop gentrification of poor and historic neighborhoods - support more affordable housing
improve services for poor families - medical and mental
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: 22nd/Country Club 85713 // Years here: 42
Survey: 173. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sunshine	Sunshine promotes happy feelings
Big city with a small town atmosphere	I like the conveniences of a big city, but the proper closeness of a small town

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Graffiti and crime	These things cause fear and I want to feel safe in my city
Trash	Signifies indifference and lack of respect for self and others

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Sunset 85757 // Years here: 37 // 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?
Bicultural	Multi culturalism is stimulating and invigorating
Small town feel	Time to talk and socialize, not all business
Parks and Mt. Lemmon	Green refuge from summer heat - area to socialize
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Money, time, and the environment
Bike paths/walking	More conducive to exercise and transportation
Zoning	Less Circle K's and neighborhood liquor stores
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: 22nd/Country Club 85713 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 175. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Neighborhood community	Know those around me, increase personal safety, sense of ownership and belonging
Walking paths/trails	Encourage physical fitness, well-being, alternative to engage in activities and outdoors
Historical sites	Sense of history, where we come from, share with visitors
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Safety	Increase police/safety officers
Traffic/roads	Road repair to cease "beating up" my vehicle, move about town more easily
Noise pollution	Noise encroaches on my quiet time, should be closely monitored for neighbors adjacent to business, etc.
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Wetmore/Stone 85705 // Years here: 21 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 176. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	No snow to shovel (originally from PA)
Medical services	Age (over 65)
The small town feeling even though it's a huge city	Coming from a small town you get to know everyone and you're able to do that here (well, almost everyone!)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Condition of the roads	Besides the fact that the roads reek havoc with our cars, it's dangerous weaving to avoid the pot holes
License bicycles	More revenue for the city

Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: 1st/Wetmore 85705 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 177. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The community coming together	When any tragedy happens, Tucson comes together as a whole, leaving differences behind
Public transportation	Suntran makes it easier to get where you need to, and helps the environment by reducing smog and other pollutants
Tucson and UofA football	Tucson has the gem and mineral show and other events. Great place to live and of course, UofA football and other sports
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Need longer hours and extended service
Public service such as law enforcement, parks and rec	Law enforcement needs to be more info for the public when it comes to sex offenders the move into our neighborhoods. More parks need free family opportunities
Education	All schools need to better support our children who need them to educate better and better and more support
Date of survey: Mar 01, 2011 // Home near: Prince/Oracle 85705 // Years here: 10
Survey: 178. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather/ Outdoor activities	Things to do for fitness and family bonding
Family activities	I have a family and we love the book fair, Rodeo, and other interesting things to do
Big town with small town feel	I like living in a big city, but I like the friendliness of a small town
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Pre-school opportunities for children	I have young children and it is expensive to take them to preschool and them the education they need
School system	I have kids. There is not much funding and us parents always don't
Need better transportation system	Traveling in the city by car or bus is challenging
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Camino Verde/Ajo 85757 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 179. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community events ( a lot to do!)	I am never bored in Tucson. There is always a lot going on that allows me to get out and mingle with the community, meet new people and support local businesses.
Unique culture	I am proud to have people from out of town visit Tucson. We have a unique, southwestern culture and we display it proudly!
Bike friendly city	I love having the opportunity to get around town outside of my car.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Focus on education.	I work with teenagers and an alarming number of them are graduating without basic reading and writing skills. Education is vital to the future of this community!
Traffic	It takes a long time to get around town by car. The traffic is bad and there are a lot of dangerous drivers. It might be helpful to have a better public transportation system.
Lower taxes	We have a very high city tax that makes it expensive to shop and support local businesses.
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Swan & Speedway 85711 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 180. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I'm an outdoor person
Moderate all year round	the people
People are generally friendly and laid back	casual
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Surrounding national, state parks and open areas	nice hiking and biking trails throughout the city too.
Traffic congestion	It's hard to get around in Tucson and streets could be safer. The City/County has not been far-sighted in planning for transportation needs of a growing city. Money is also mis-spent on transportation projects that are not important to the masses, specifically, am really against the Modern Streetcar. There are also way too many buses on the road carrying 0 to2 people, especially in the northwest. These routes should be discontinued. Likewise, the small SunTran buses do not have a big ridership from my observations. SunTran is wasteful, polluting and does not serve its purpose as currently operated.
Local government spending practices.	Too much "fluff" in government. Much as I would feel bad for gov't. workers who get laid off, we have too much inefficiency in our government. The money which could be saved could be put to much better use.
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Years here: 36 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 181. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The desert climate and mountain views	Like many Tucsonans, I am a migrant from the midwest. Need I explain further?
Its liberal political leaning	Tucson has a political majority that thinks and acts similar to me.
Its multi-culturality	Tucson is made interesting and enriched by its numerous cultures, which extend in to arts, architecture, business, religion, cuisine, and politics. There is always something interesting to do here, from Tucson Eat Yourself to art openings.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Enhance our education system	Although our schools are OK and the teachers try hard, there is not enough money invested in education. If our kids (and by extension their education) are our future we are on a collision course with becoming a second rate community.
Improve our infrastructure, especially transportation	Our infrastructure is crumbling and roads are congested. You can really see how bad our roads are when you ride a bike, which is very discouraging to bicyclists. We need more buses, more investment in roadway maintenance and additional capacity.
Emphasize economic development and attract new good paying jobs	The home building boom is behind us and not likely to return. Construction jobs need to be replaced with sustainable good-paying jobs in science and manufacturing. We need to be much better at capturing employers and creating new jobs. Hammer-swinging and burger-flipping just won't hack it.
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/SUnset 85743 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 182. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The overall year round weather	Gives my family the opportunity to do more outdoor activities year round.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Graffiti all over town.	Graffiti all over town makes the community look trashy and uninviting.


Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Cardinal/Valencia 85746 // Years here: 35 // 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?
It is my home town	I have grown here all my life and it is important because I have family history
Weather	I like the weather because it's not as bad as other states - tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.
Community	My neighbors/community are people I can count on for support etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Violence	Too much hate, teens in gangs
Would want more recreation	I think we need more sight seeing, centers to help teens stay out of the streets
Racism	There is too much racism; not only in Tucson, but in the whole world
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011
Survey: 184. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City wide events	There is always something to do on the weekend
Bike routes	Friendly streets with bike paths to get around town
Diverse cultures	Tucson is a great town for this experience to meet different people
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The politics	At all levels need to stop the asinine dictations! They need to listen to the people.
Tax payer dollars being abused	Rio Nuevo is a good example of this

Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 185. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Seeing weather, fall weather	Outdoor activities with kids, golf, exercise
University of Arizona football tailgating	Festive atmosphere
Downtown 4th Ave	Place to eat, drink, and socialize
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Current city government	Not satisfied with fiscal decisions
Cross city transportation (i.e expressway, freeway)	Too congested
Summer	Can't do anything outdoors
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Speedway 85745 // Years here: 26
Survey: 186. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town atmosphere	Community interconnected
Weather	Outdoor person
Size	Just right
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Public transportation	Better for community/environment
Regional government or expanded city of Tucson	Better involvement of entire community
Fix the roads	Too frequent tire balancing
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Ina/1st Ave 85718 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 187. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Location	climate, mountains, size, accessibility to California cities
Culture	health care, UA events, concerts, plays, variety of churches and restaurants
Affordability	housing, energy, retirement facilities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown area	we would enjoy spending more time there in the evenings (before concerts, plays, etc.)
Upgrade/replace some street signs, repaint street markings	I'm a driver!
Address the need for commercial development in the Ajo/Kinney area	we have a large population in the area south and west of downtown, but no grocery, retail, or restaurant choices.
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Ajo & Kinney 85735 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 188. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It's not Phoenix	I hate Phoenix
Small town atmosphere with big advantages	Tucson is still a small town. The residents (for the most part) are cordial and helpful. The also surprise me at time with their voting record
The weather
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More focus on water conservation	We live in a desert with limited water access. We waste water enormously
City/county government needs to really prioritize when it spends our money	Why does the city still fund daycare at $300/year per child?

Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Shannon/Orange Grove 85741 // Years here: 51 // 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?
Various cultures (Indian, Hispanic, Northern European, Black)	Tucson Meet Yourself is great!!! Interesting to share the common as well as the "uncommon" ideas, traditions, etc. Also, a plenitude of Mexican restaurants - my favorite cuisine
Weather, even when hot	Hate snow (lived up north far too long) Mostly clement weather encourages activity and certainly helps the mood (No S.A.D as in northern climates)
In general, the friendliness of the people - and the ease of interaction with government	Like to attend school board and city/county meetings, to speak on an issues when possible. Love meeting and working with people - and people seem receptive in most cases, even politicians (who even aren't running)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Unequal distribution of city services and/or amenities	In an area where children are poor, the swimming pool/water slide was "terminated." Kids don't have cars or at-home parents, so they need activities w/in safe walking distance
Better scheduling of public transportation	I would take the bus much more often but invariably at transfer points, the buses (even in sight) do not wait for transferees to cross the street to reach them - but roar off, necessitating a 1/2 hour wait in the hot sun for the next one
Giving more power to Tucson and Southern Arizona in Phoenix (aka the state legislature). Also, fairer distribution of tax money to wit: Tucson only gets $0.70 from it's tax dollars, whereas Phoenix grabs $1.10. Outrageous!!!	Obviously, we Tucsonans get the short end of the stick. Probably won't change unless Phoenix gets more Democrats or their Republicans "get a heart and conscience."
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Palo Verde/Silverlake 85713 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 190. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The immediate response when something does not work	Because there are times that fixtures or otherwise need immediate attention
The office has very attentive personnel	Because you need people like those of the office to listen to your needs
It's always clean and livable in this environment	You live more comfortable in a place like this
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
To have the waste or garbage put elsewhere	The smell at times can be overwhelming
More parking at various places	There are times that you can't find parking
Less noise at times	You need less noise to sleep
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Swan/22nd 85711 // Years here: 60 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 191. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People are more accepting here	Growing up in Florida, people were stuck up and always judged others. Tucson natives do not
History	Tucson has something to pass down generation
Beautiful mountains	They are places to escape city life
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean up neighborhoods	Seeing older homes in turmoil is depressing. We should clean up the streets
More crime control	We shouldn't be afraid to walk at night
Neighborhood celebrations	Each month, all the parks should host family celebrations to honor "togetherness" with free activities and drinks
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: 29th/Rosemont 85711 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 192. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Location	Close to Freedom Parks for other activities
Friendly staff	Receptionist makes me feel welcome
Knowledgeable staff	I can trust the staff
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: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: 29th/Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 50
Survey: 193. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Work	Makes me feel good


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: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Swan/29th 85711 // Years here: 27
Survey: 194. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Everything the staff	They are very nice
The apartment	Very clean and comfortable
The neighbors	Very nice people
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: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: Swan 85711
Survey: 195. 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?
A bigger zoo	Gives my children and other kids the chance to see different animals
More parks	More chances to exercise
Bike paths	Improve the ones to make them safer
Date of survey: Mar 02, 2011 // Home near: 22nd/10th Ave 85713 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 196. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town feel in a big city	Tucson has been a growing city but it never seems to have gotten that overly-fast paced feel big cities have, such as Phoenix. I like it being calmer, yet I know it is a big city.
Diverse areas of the city	There are many different areas of Tucson that make up the city. The foothills, South Tucson, and the University area are all apart of a huge network of diverse and different neighborhoods that all offer something to Tucson.
Lots of natural environment to complement the city	The scenery around Tucson gives it a personal touch. The Rincons, Catalinas, and Tucson Mts help give Tucson character, while many other areas offer Tucson escapes from pure cement areas.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
TOO spread out	The city has been a victim to urban sprawl. I would love to see this mentality changed and see the city have a more personal connection to people and not have them rely on cars to get around.
Multi-use buildings, a more European feel/style	Just like in the first choice, I want to see people change a style of living. Tucson can have more mass and this would help with people being able to get around easier and get what they need.
Promote more residential/commercial in Downtown	I want to see a thriving downtown. Growing up here, I have usually always avoided downtown. If it was to change, I would love to live there, but mass levels would need to raise to have a good effective downtown I believe.
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Anklam/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 197. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Recreational opportunities	I like the outdoors, enjoy hiking, birdwatching, spotting wildlife, enjoying the quiet. I like the darkness of the night sky and the blue of the day.
The history of the area and influence of Mexico, the mix of cultures, the usual friendliness of people here	I took a job here to explore the desert and enjoy the mix of cultures. Most people are kind and helpful.
The diversity of views, but the more progressive and pragmatic world views.	I think it's important for government to have a role in ensuring safety and well-being. This means I'm willing to pay taxes that encourage safety, community well-being and the well-being of individuals.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community policing and involvement of TPD in community	Tucson's crime rate coupled with areas of blight make it less attractive. There is a growing gap between wealthy and poor, and this will inevitably lead to more crime. TPD is a great asset to the community; leadership is concerned about people. But they become less effective when all they can do is react instead of interact.
Improve education and workforce development	It seems the state legislature is intent on dismantling education, but without smart investment in education and workforce development, Tucson will stagnate. Community development needs to be coupled with economic development goals so all boats are raised.
Traffic and bus system	Transportation is critical in this town, but the town is spread over great distances and we are fast losing good flow. People find it hard to get to places of employment--so the bus system needs to be expanded and enhanced.
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and Grant 85719 // Years here: 3 // 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?
Small town feel in a city that has a lot resources - food, shopping, entertainment	I know people everywhere like a small town, but I have everything I need like a big city. I know people they know me
Festivals and events	Always very interesting community events to participate in - very active and involved in the community. I am engaged
Diversity and inclusion	A lot of different people here and people are very welcoming and inclusive of each other. I feel welcome
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Less home building	We need to keep the historic/cultural feel and not add a lot of cookie cutter homes
Public transportation	Light rail everywhere. We need to practice the sustainability we keep talking about
More politically engaged community	We need to vote for fair-minded policies. We have to follow extreme policies voted in by people in Phoenix that don't fit our region, because we don't get out and vote as much as we should
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 199. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like that there is a decent university in this city	The UofA provided me with the option of remaining in-state for college so I save money. The education is decent
I like that Tucson is a city, but also somewhat rural	I often find that Tucson is a middle-ground for cities, providing the excitement of city-life and the isolation of rural communities

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More employment opportunities	If people had better jobs there will be more revenue from taxes enabling for improvements with regard to education, streets, and public services
Faster transportation	I live in between Oro Valley and Marana so transportation is important to me. It takes me 30-40 minutes just to get to school for the past 6 years resulting in a loss of money. I've noticed the streets becoming more congested and unimpressive road work projects
A better downtown	Tucson is boring and a central hub for entertainment and business will be nice
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 200. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
weather	you can enjoy the outdoors most of the year
quirkiness	many interesting people
university	the university is a big part of the community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
too dirty	It is sad to see graffiti everywhere and no one takes care of their homes. Makes the city look blighted.
increase property values	People would take better care of their homes/improve them if they were worth more
traffic	There are no major thoroughfares to get across Tucson East to West. Traffic is way too congested on Speedway, Broadway, Grant during rush hour. Also, Oracle North to South.
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: grant and campbell 85719 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 201. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The local shops	Might isn't always right. Those who live in stereotypes and within preset limitations never get to experience the new, the creative. For example: Cafe Luce, Epic Cafe. The little shops and things are awesome
Having the University of Arizona as a hub for Tucson	I am in the college population, so to engage me and keep the University "in the loop" will create positive change in the communities it touches

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The roads	Driving is a very important part of moving around Tucson, whether by bus, car, bike, or otherwise
The demographics	Drivers in Tucson are so detrimental to raising a family that if things were to stay the same, I would never stay. There needs to be a way to engage this population to increase responsibility and awareness
Organization	Without leadership, implementation turns into "mob-effect," so no matter how we feel about government, there needs to be focus
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 202. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UofA	This is where I go to school. This is where our future is being created. People are learning to implement change in communities
Weather	It's nice here all year long. This aspect of where we live is what draws people to our community
Community	People here act like a community. We come together at times of crisis
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime	There is a lot of crime in our streets. We need to find ways to engage the youth and keep them off the streets
Education	This is what builds the leaders of tomorrow. I think high school and middle school education needs to be improved
Economy	The job market in Tucson is failing. Without jobs people rely more on financial help from the government. It's a downward spiral
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Thornydale/Linda Vista 85742 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 203. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	I believe the weather affects your mood. It is usually sunny and warm and I love it
The surrounding mountains	They allow you to be outdoors and go hiking, it is nice it is so recreational
The UofA	It is what determines where I end up and the community relies on it
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The crime	It is dangerous in surrounding areas of campus. It affects you everyday
The movement	I feel the community can be more close around here and involvement
The trash	I like to live in a clean place and want to see a more positive image of Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Campbell/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 204. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	It makes it comfortable to live in Arizona
The UofA	It's where I get my higher education
The community	It shows me a lot about teamwork and community involvement
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Have more people involved in community service	It makes Tucson a better community
More local stores	I think organic foods are important
More clean neighborhoods	It will better help the environment
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 205. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Scenery	Everywhere in Tucson has preservation of the wildlife and desert plants, which makes the city unique
Oro Valley	More parts of Tucson don't make me feel as safe because of the presentation of buildings etc. Oro Valley is great at this

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Control of road construction	Driving to any destination in Tucson now requires running into construction. There is too much traffic during the day so maybe do road construction at night
More attractions for young adults	Ask any young adult in Tucson and they will say Tucson is boring and has nothing to do. This is very true, with many of the same activities repeated
Improvement of building/plaza presentation	Dirty buildings, etc turn people away. It certainly discourages me from going anywhere downtown
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 85742 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 206. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	Education is beneficial to the Tucson community. It provides jobs and educates students well
Weather/scenery	It attracts a lot of people, its' beautiful and very comfortable
Culture	I love unique culture and Tucson is a great mix of Native American and other native cultures
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Unemployment	Businesses and houses are falling apart, so in order to have a bright future, income and employment must be addressed
Crime	I want to feel safe in all areas of Tucson, but I also want to be free to defend myself
City repair (roads, buildings, etc.)	Roads, buildings, and houses need repair to sustain for the future
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Mountain 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 207. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Environmental consciousness	I believe that this perspective is vital for the development of Tucson
Diversity	Having a population of great diversity density brings different perspectives to the problems affecting Tucson
Community involvement	Civil activism and duty is practiced for the good of the community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase awareness in water consumption	Water is a scarce and vital resource for Tucson, its overuse can lead to a disastrous problem
Roads	The street grid utilized in Tucson is, in my opinion, inefficient
Glass recycling	Glass in on the recyclable items that is most valuable and it's non-recycled by Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Vine 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 208. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountain range	It is important to me because it's unique and beautiful
Weather	I like warm weather and there is a nice temperature here
Authentic food	Being so close to Mexico, it's nice to have Mexican food
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
City life	I wish there were more of a city right now
Bring sports teams to Tucson	I'm an avid sports fan and that it would make Tucson more of an attraction
More transportation	Better 24/7 bus route for students
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 209. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson has a city feel, rural feel, suburb feel, and out in the middle of nowhere feel depending on where you are	Having the ability to see different sides of Tucson allows for an escape from reality and a quasi-vacation
There�s' basically 3 of every big/major store or restaurant (like Best Buy or Red Lobster)	You have access from basically any side of town

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
There needs to be more to do on a Saturday afternoon - more museums or large gardens to walk through similar to a park	Being bored and stuck inside is unfortunate. There needs to be opportunity to go out and enjoy nice days without driving to Mt. Lemmon or hiking
More local cafes and coffee shops outside of 4th Ave	The shops and cafes on 4th are great, but difficult to access
The road system	It's ridiculous that certain roads just stop and you often have to go out of the way to get to where you need to go because a road stops or changes direction
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Pantano 85716 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 210. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University of Arizona	This is where I attend school and what will prepare me for my future. It's a great school with nationally ranked programs which draw me here
Small town feel in a big city	You have everything you need available as in a big city, but Tucson has a great small town community feel in terms of community events, family-owned stores/restaurants etc.
Desert scenery	We have beautiful sunsets and many parks/mountains/outdoor locations to enjoy the warm weather and scenery
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Ethnic prejudice	Tucson has been the target of new laws banning ethnic studies and national attention has been brought to border relations. A lot of negativity surrounds this issue
Homelessness/run down areas	Some areas of Tucson are not the most aesthetically pleasing as well as are not very safe to be in. We need to figure out how to address and aid our homeless population
Accessibility	Traffic in Tucson can be horrific at times and because the city is so spread out it takes a long time to get from one place to another
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Country Club/Ft. Lowell 85716 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 211. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Preservation of wildlife and nature	Ability to experience and observe the local ecosystem. Great for hiking/recreational activities. Escape pollution associated with growing cities. Beautiful landscape
Feeling of a "small town" in such a large city	Sense of community - illusion of wide open spaces
Weather	Able to be more outdoors
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Accessibility	Improve road maintenance for easier transportation. Widen to add further bike lanes to lessen the possibility of accidents and increase alternative transportation
Building/business expansion	Increase availability of housing and jobs, modernize the community, contribute to a variety of businesses
Interaction with Native American communities	More organized activities to better familiarize with the variety of people in the community
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Tucson 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 212. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural scenery	I think it is important to have places for people to hike, be free, and preserve animal habitats
Access to stores and entertainment	I think it's important to have natural space but there are too many bare areas. Things are spread out and it's hard to get what I need

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community	I feel that there should be more access or acknowledgment of community activities to bring people together, such as cleaning parks, planting trees, etc.
Public transportation	One issue of Tucson is the lack of access. The bus is not very reliable and could be made better with more trolley access too.
Entertainment	Though there are malls and other activities which are great, I believe that there is not variety
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Euclid/9th St 85705 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 213. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	It's a great school, and it's close enough to home to see my family when I want to, but far enough away that I have independence
Tucson�s' natural beauty	For an arid desert, Tucson is beautiful and the nature is partially what drew me here

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not too much to do	Since it's a college town, there are pretty much only bars and when you're underage your options are very limited (Easy to be bored)
Distance between areas of Tucson/No public transport	Tucson is a very wide-spread city, and it's hard to get around without the car. The bus is there but not very useful
Preservation/Cleanliness/and community	There are some amazing people doing great things like the All Soul's Procession. (Sadly there is a lot more apathy there and it can do with a bit of change.) Some parts of Tucson look very run down and dirty, so if we try to improve those things then we can improve the overall quality of life in Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Park/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 214. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nature (mountains, sunsets, and animals)	Since I live in SW Tucson, I live very close to the wild side of Tucson. It's a lifestyle to experience that everyday
Local culture	I'm an art fanatic so seeing local murals and hearing local music is such a nice escape from the modern, construction-filled, busy Tucson
Diversity	It makes for a better community in the sense that different lifestyles come together to make a city
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic congestion	Having to drive from a quiet, non-congested area to an area where you have to be stopped for minutes at a time isn't desirable, especially when these areas are surrounded by buildings
Elimination of public murals/art. Suppression of culture	Local culture is too important to erase completely. It shows how talented and create our community is. We need more are I believe, and creating art brings us together

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Cardinal/Valencia 85746 // Years here: 14 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 215. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly people/motivated and culturally diverse	I like to live surrounded by people filled with life and the desire to accomplish a better life. Also there are so many cultures represented which make it an enriching experience to live here
College feel, small town feel but it is a big city	There is a feeling of friendly small town homey. This makes people feel more comfortable, but it's nice because it welcomes everyone and is big enough for everyone
Small shops/farmers/markets/small cafes	We need to build on private (family owned) businesses and promote organic, locally produced goods
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More biking friendly/public transportation - reduce the cars on the road	Reducing cars on the road will not only save money but also preserve our health
Add more activities to promote outdoor involvement	Getting people outside forces people to value Tucson and nature which leads to compassion
Incorporating rich and poor together - not elite- fix "slums" or other areas	Incorporating is important for community feel and slums are ugly and add to a fearful aspect of Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Campbell/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 216. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University Ave	I love the outside eateries and the music at night. It's a great place to go and have fun with friends and enjoy the weather in a safe environment


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bad roads - lot's of pot holes and defects in the roads	Makes it slow going when driving around town
4th Ave	I feel like it could be an extension of the social, fun, and safe feel of University Ave but it really doesn't feel safe at all (except on the All Soul's Procession)

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Campbell/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 217. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	I get to interact with a lot of different people and learn about other people's ideas
A lot of people do things outdoors, people are active	Compare to places I have lived before Tucson has a lot more people who walk and bike places

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Image	Walking around some neighborhoods, it looks like some people do not try and to keep their houses and yards in the best condition possible
Providing more activities for college aged kids	People always say that there

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 218. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
4th Ave/Downtown Areas	Organic feel, diversity, small shops and cafes, arts-friendly atmosphere
University	Student influence, acceptance of diversity, brings new arts and science opportunities (talks, fairs, museums)
Nature - not hard to get to the natural environment	The convenience of the city, but still able to see wildlife
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	Needs so much more support. Funding/programs being cut
Acceptance of diversity	Everyone should feel safe and welcome, and recent laws, (Prop 107, ethnic studies ban) are making this difficult
Public libraries, museums, youth programs, etc.	These things are important for the education of youth as well the simple enrichment of our daily lives
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Glenn/Columbus 85712 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 219. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The natural beauty of the area	It is totally different than were i came from
The many cultural opportunities	It is important to be able to attend many different events, symphony, opera, u of a presents,etc.
The university of arizona	We enjoy the many sporting events, football, basketball and softball.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Redo the downtown area	Tucson does not have a vibrant downtown, rather it looks like a slum, it's important because when we take people to music hall I would like to be proud of the city, rather than embarrassed!!
Tucson convention center	I will never attend another event in this pitiful venue again, where's the Rio Nuevo money going???
Centennial Hall at the U of A	The bathroom situation is horrendous, one bathroom for women??? get in the 21st century!!!
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Desert Bell and La Canada 85614 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 220. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The amount of natural parks	Because it allows for outside engagement of the area we live
Separation of North and South (i.e. foothills and downtown)	Creates a quiet living environment
Sunsets and the fall weather	Peaceful
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of highway transportation	Would reduce the amount of time spent driving all the way through town (maybe over passes would be good, like Phoenix has)
Not enough amusement type parks	Draws more people to the region and gives families with children easy access to family parks

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Swan/River 85718 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 221. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	Education helps a community grow
Weather	It attracts many people to Tucson
Bike lanes	I ride my bike everyday
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The roads (widen and maintain)	I travel on a daily basis by foot, bike, or car
Entrances to businesses	Some are hard to access from major roads
Parking	It's important for daily transportation
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Park/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 222. 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 walk outside in sunshine and do fun activities outside
UofA	UofA is a great University. It has become my home and I hope to be able to do graduate work here
Blue Chip	Because it has gotten more involved in the University and Tucson. It has helped me to grow a lot as a person
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Quality of the streets and the sewer system	Streets in Tucson are terrible to drive on and congested near campus. They flood on older streets with no connection to drains and cause more traffic problems
Public transportation	The bus schedule is slow. There needs to be more time and routes for easier transportation through Tucson.
More freeways	To make it easier to get around Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 223. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the Tucson community	It is important to me because your community are the people that you should be able to count on
I like the nature in Tucson	The is important because we need to improve and maintain wildlife
What I like is volunteer opportunities	This is important because everyone needs to have this experience
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would like to change transportation	This is important to me because smooth roads are important
Providing more deaf places to hang	This is important because this would overall help others connect with the deaf community
I would like to change paid parking	This is important because parking should be free and accessible to everyone
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 224. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	A community is so much stronger when people with different cultures and backgrounds can work together and cooperate
Pride in history	Historical district is really interesting and I would hate to see Tucson's history be destroyed to put modern buildings in
Downtown	It's not too large. Downtown is accessible and fun without being so big that it's overcrowded and dirty
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve roads and transportation	Roads are always congested, very difficult to get around the city - Tucson's population is expanding and we need better ways to get around
More public parks	Tucson needs more places for children and family to spend time outdoors
Lower income areas	Especially near campus there are many low-income areas that need help. There seem to be an unusual amount of homeless also for the size of Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Speedway 85745 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 225. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Smaller community feeling	Creates a sense of close-knit, friendly, common goals
Central focus on UofA	Maybe this is biased, but I like having my school an important focus of Tucson
Easy navigation	I know where I'm going and how to get there
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More options for youth to be involved in local government	All voices should be expressed. I feel the youth is the most difficult to hear
Distinct territorial "boundaries"	South Side vs. Marana vs. East Side

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 226. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Nature/setting	I like the Tucson skies and the climate of the region
Campus area	I like how the campus area almost feels like a city of it's own

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Add an outdoor mall/movie theatre/place for students to go	It seems like there is nothing outside of campus
More commerce	It feels like there is no opportunity after college here
Less sketch areas	Tucson is full of sketch places
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Mountain/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 227. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University of Arizona	Helping me and my others become more educated and provides activities for the community
University Medical Center	It is important to feel that there is a good medical center to go to in need
The preservation of small restaurants and older buildings	It gives the feeling of a small community which is a very pleasant feeling
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The traffic	The roads need to be more convenient. Also, the amount of traffic takes a toll on people
The quality of roads	The community looks more appealing with nice roads. It is also more welcoming to visitors
The number of homeless people on the streets	There needs to be more places for homeless people to go like shelters so they are not roaming the streets
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Stone/University 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 228. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Family live here	Since My family lives here I want to spend the most amount of time with them and be able to live and enjoy whatever Tucson has to offer with my family.
Riding my Bike	I have found a new hobby and form of exercise. I love riding my bike here and the weather is great for that. Although the roads in the county could be improved with bike lanes.
A calm atmosphere, not as much hustle and bustle	The calm atmosphere really tends to make Tucson seem like a relaxing place to live, almost like taking a vacation, especially when a lot of my time is spent in Phoenix and other metro areas. There are positives and negatives about having a relaxing way of life since in phoenix you can get and do about anything you want. Although I like the dark sky at night here in Tucson and I think we should grow with keeping ordinances that protect the dark sky in areas and allow other areas for recreation and night time activities as well. I don't want people to think that I don't want growth and that I want to live in the middle of the desert. I like growth and I am glad Tucson grew, because now my family and others can enjoy what Tucson has to offer. Why should we limit growth? We shouldn't be selfish by not allowing anyone else to enjoy this area? I just want a balance between growth and ordinances that produce inexpensive and smart growth.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Put leaders in the community that can get things done	I think so much can be done in Tucson, but our leaders seem to waste so much money planning and replanning and figuring out how to come up with the best plan that makes everyone in the community happy, when really not everyone is happy. Just small interest groups that always have the county's and city's ear are happy. Good leadership will truly create jobs and a better community, because they can make decisions that will help the community grow in a sustainable way. And sustainable does not mean in a way that is just environmentally friendly. It is a way that brings economic stability (jobs), and social stability (places to go like professional sporting events, parks, and places to eat). The leaders in the community are great at saying no to or messing up things that would bring economic and social stability, while at the same time of only focusing in on the environmental side of sustainability. We need good leaders that can act for Tucson, not for the special interest groups.
Increase number of and better jobs	I think Tucson is a great place to live, but as the jobs leave Tucson, or don't come to Tucson, then many of us can't survive. If we don't bring jobs then it becomes more expensive for all that live here to go on living. Many have to take unemployment and other social services just to survive. I'm not against helping others, but it becomes a draw to the government and those that are working and also the companies that are already here. That is why the quicker we can incentivise companies to bring good jobs to Tucson, the quicker we can recover. Jobs also bring dollars for funding projects such as parks, and arenas and open space. Funding is king for all projects in Tucson. So bring jobs. I see nothing wrong with a mine, that will bring billions of dollars to our community, especially since that is one of the 5 Cs of our state seal, "COPPER" (and it's what the state seal is made of).
Create better transportation	In order to make this a true and viable place to be sustainable in the future market, we must maximize our transportation corridors. I don't want to build more roads, or possibly not even another highway. I do want to make road and highway improvements so that we don't end up in gridlock in years to come. Also I think we should improve our airport and find ways to bring more flights to Tucson. Our neighbor to the North has one of the largest airports in the world, and Tucson is just as great of a place to fly to. Once again jobs is the key to getting this done, because it gives more businesses a reason to fly here.
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Bilby & Houghton 85747 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 229. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Art community and 4th Ave	It helps foster a culture that larger cities do not have. It also helps communication with others, and acceptance
University of Arizona	One of the more organized and safer areas of Tucson. They offer sustainability opinions to preserve for the future
Political atmosphere	One of the nicest and more liberal areas of Arizona. It is also a much more accepting of the LGBT community too
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roadways and traffic	If we want to explore Tucson, the frustration of traffic makes it difficult to do so. Possibly make more and safer bike lanes
Public transportation	As a college student without a car, it is really difficult to get art supplies and learn about Tucson. The bus system isn't very reliable or consistent
Maintain downtown and help the homeless and less fortunate	The importance of this is it helps business professionals and the overall atmosphere. Creating jobs and support for these people would help to create a better Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: 6th/Highland Ave 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 230. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University of Arizona	Because it caters to the students and have programs for everyone even though the campus is not that diverse
Art town	I love all the art work around town

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Suntran schedule	The reason why is because most people are still out late at night on the weekends and not everyone has a car. Most people work past 8-9 o'clock on Saturdays and after 7am on Sundays
Late night activities for 18 and over	There is not many things to do around here when you are 21 and under. They should have more activities for students who are 18 and older
Street light	When walking in the dark or driving you can not see anything unless you have a flash light or high beams
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 231. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The preserved history and buildings	The past is important and valuable to me and many others
The weather, sunsets, nature trails	They are healthy and beautiful and we need to keep it that way
The close community and University	I feel that there are lots of opportunities to get involved and help
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The roads. Some roads are in very bad shape	I bike everywhere, so the holes make it hard, dangerous, and very uncomfortable
Some areas of town are very dirty	They need to be cleaned up. Trash needs to be taken out, and it should look nicer
Graffiti	It looks bad and needs to be removed and prevented
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 232. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UA campus	Well maintained and organized layout, convenient - feels like a college community


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UA spending/pricing decisions and overall education	This includes food, books, parking, rec.. Upgrading the rec area when we should be getting better teachers. Adding more dorms in parking spots that are already very limited
Roads/construction	Takes me twice as long to get anywhere. Unorganized street lights. 35 mph? Maintenance
Better locations for stores, need more resources
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 233. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
University of Arizona	Education
Restaurants/theaters	Good food and nice selection at theaters
Animals	Very funny story appear in the community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bus schedule	Because the public transportation stops early while people may still be in class or at work on campus late and have no way home
Street lights	Because Tucson at night is really dark and unsafe seeming
Roads/Parks	Because roads are pretty bad with parking and parks because they should be 100% safe
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 234. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small community	Everyone can get to know each other, smaller communities brings people together
Environment	It's always nice here and it is important to me, to be outside and get fresh air and I can do that mostly everyday here
UofA	I really like going to UofA, it is a great school, I love being here
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Making Tucson nicer	Living in a nicer community will encourage people to better their living situations and have a better life for them and their children
Having more youth centers	Providing more places for children to go to hang out
Use solar power	Arizona has so much sun that it would benefit Arizona in the long run to use solar energy
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: 1st/Wetmore 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 235. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Living in the Oro Valley area	I feel it is a safe community, that is small enough that I could go out and outreach the community
Grocery stores, churches, parks, schools, are close to my house	Easy access to everything in my community
The University of Arizona	I'm so happy to have such a great University and research hospital in my town
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
A better public transit system	To get to the UofA from my house in a cheaper, more efficient way
More things for young adult activities	Not enough activities for young adults
More activities for children/high school age people	To keep these people involved in the community and giving them healthy and safe places to do activities
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 236. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
UofA and UMC	I go here, great school, brings intelligent people to the community (and makes us look good)
Community events/gem show/street fair/farmers market	They make me feel like I am part of a community, not just living here
Unique downtown district/4th Ave	Really neat place to go, always some things cool going on
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bad stigma about Arizona	Bands don't even come here anymore because of legislature
More youth activities in Marana/Oro Valley	Grew up in Marana, nothing to do, took away our only skating rink
New road/expressway that would run East - West in the North	Traffic here is awful
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Cortaro/Silverbell 85743 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 237. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	It's the main reason why I am in Tucson. It's a great school
The community	The community is pretty tight and most people like being here
The climate	The weather, mountains, trails, parks are so awesome. I love seeing people out and about with the family and friends enjoying the outdoors
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would improve the roads	So many of the streets here are run down and have giant holes, which is rough on my car. The draining system here is poor too
Homeless community	There is an overwhelming homeless community here and it is sad to see
Laws and policies, propositions	Some of the laws passed are not good for the community and the younger students when in school
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 238. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University of Arizona	It is close to home and it is a wonderful educational institution where I am getting my degree
The region is calm	Tucson is a melting pot of various backgrounds which make it diverse and unique
The weather is nice	Tucson has a nice weather where you don't have to suffer from snow and if you want temporary snow you can do to the Mountains
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make united neighborhoods	This would create a powerful community that is able to solve issues around the region and create a friendly relationship among neighbors
Improve education	The policies should reflect the importance that education is to us
Downtown homeless community	As a community we should help those who are in need
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 239. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Unique business	The diversity of Tucson is important to me because too often these days are large corporations opening new locations (which is fine) but we are also do not want to lose the unique shops and cafes ... local theaters, etc. That makes Tucson so fun to explore
Nature, scenery (desert museum etc.)	You cannot find landscape like this everywhere with the beautiful sunsets, mountains, cacti, desert flowers, and the unique wildlife. Views need to be kept from being obstructed, wildlife protected, and landscape kept natural
University programs offered to the community	The UA offers many opportunities and programs with research and scientific discoveries and settings to blend the UA and Tucson communities in a positive way
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sketchiness/run down look of some areas (improved aesthetics)	There are some parts of Tucson that us college students do not want to venture into because they appear unsafe. This occurs in every large city, but steps can be taken to improve this
Medians/road quality	These make some of the roads difficult to maneuver and hard on our cars

Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Park/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 240. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains	The mountains are something that I don't see when I am at home. They enhance the Tucson atmosphere and are very peaceful
Diversity	The diversity in Tucson community makes it a place that stands out. It's different and accepting and I love it.
Community	Tucson is a place that comes together when it's needed most. The sense of community is vital to Tucson
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Security	Tucson has a large problem with gangs and fights breaking out. It's a place where I want to feel safe, but I do not
Education	As someone who wants to be a teacher, it pains me to see the shape that schools in Tucson are in. Funding must be improved for education
Community	Although the community comes together in times of need, it needs to come together more people should feel proud to be Tucsonans
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Mountain/Speedway 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 241. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Winter weather	I didn't like having my mobility determined by ice, snow fall, or high humidity.
Very little traffic	Daily excursion timing was determined by rush hour traffic patterns.
That most people are from somewhere else	It means that the mpeople settling here are willing to move and are more likely open to meeting new people.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Extreme conservative politics, nasty rhetoric	It escalates our politics to the national headlines in an unflattering way. We look extreme and uncaring.
Lack of quality public education	If there is not a sufficient well educated work force, then the mix of businesses operating here will lessen, and the types of people relocating here will become predominently hourly workers.
Water rates	We need to pay more for water so that more people will conserve.
Date of survey: Mar 03, 2011 // Home near: Oracle and Tangerine 85755 // Years here: 7 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 242. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Golf courses	I play golf
Winter weather	Hate the summers, love the winters
Convenient shopping	I like things that are convenient for me
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	I drive the roads
Traffic is terrible	I drive the roads
Get over trying to improve downtown	I don't like to go downtown so why should I have to pay for a trolley?
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Speedway and Kolb 85715 // Years here: 40 // 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?
Creative, diverse population, progressive ideas	I want to raise my children in a place with various cultural influences and experiences
Arts, culture, activities for kids/families	Engaging activities allows our family to connect to the community in different ways.
Weather, landscape	Eliminates harsh weather as a variable. Year around opportunities for events, outdoor activities, etc.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation Options-Light Rail	Given our ideal climate, we should be developing alternate forms of transportation. Walkways, bike trails, light rail, improved bus system
Improved Public Education	specifically supporting our public schools by connecting with resources in the community private public partnerships, university, and $
Create dynamic artistic economic environment, small businesses, downtown arts community	Tourism should be key economic strategy.
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Prince & Campbell 85719 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 244. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	I grew up in Michigan and I hate cold weather
Quality of life	I grew up near Detroit and it has a stigma about that. The air hear is clean and the people friendly

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The government	The local politicians like to tax and spend. They have no concept of living within your means
Bring more business into Tucson	Offer incentives to bring business into Tucson. These businesses will hire tax payers to help provide for a better quality of life

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 85641 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 245. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Vail school district we live in	My wife and I moved to this area to start a family so that our children will be able to attend school in one of the best school districts. We want our kids to have the best education possible
The quiet neighborhood	Here is not a lot of traffic, the area is much safer than the Tucson city limits
The family growth	I like the fact that many families are moving to Vail, I do not want businesses to move to Vail. This is a great family community
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Add more diversity to the area	We are one of a very few African-American families in the area. I believe what makes us different should bring us together
Add more job opportunities	There are three or four major employers in Tucson and I believe more companies should come to Tucson to bring more people to the area
Public transportation	Improving transportation will help save the earth
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Sahuarita 85641 // Years here: 9 // 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?
Small town atmosphere	This is important to me because it is very easy to get lost in the shuffle in bigger cities. Here, despite Tucson's size, it is a "people city."
Vail school district	Though my family is in the early stages of raising children, we want them to have the best possible education. For that reason, we purposely moved to this area three years ago
Quiet neighborhood	Prefer to raise my family and live away from the hustle and bustle of the city. At our previous home we could hear the increasing traffic on Houghton from a mile away, literally
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Highway/Transportation infrastructure	It's a pain driving 15 miles to the nearest grocery store. I'm sure there are enough families in the area to support a grocery store
As Tucson expands to the Northwest and Southeast, it is becoming more of a task to get places. A more accessible freeway or a loop of some sort around the core of the city would be greatly beneficial	More professional job opportunities
Currently there are limited job opportunities for professionals. If you want to grow your career, you have to seriously consider leaving	More gorcery stores and shopping near home
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Houghton/Sahuarita 85641 // Years here: 9 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 247. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The University	I am a full time student and enjoy the time I've spent here
Mt. Lemmon	I camp a lot and love the weather/scenery around Mt. Lemmon
Arizona school for the deaf and blind	I am a speech and hearing sciences major with miner in sign language. This school is a great place for young children who are deaf or blind and a place where I could possibly have a career
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Air pollution	Asthma is a real problem in Arizona with all of the smog
Roads	The potholes in Tucson are destroying my car
Unclean buildings/areas of Tucson	Parts of Tucson are not appealing to the eye and it shames residents to admit they live here
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Campbell 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 248. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Saguaro cactus	This is the only place you can see them
The small town feel with big things to do	I know my neighbors
Variety of restaurants	Because I like different things
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Bus system	I'd like to be more "green" but I wouldn't be where I needed to be when I needed to be there with the current system
More money for schools	Education is the future and Arizona obviously doesn't care about it
Potholes in the roads and more sidewalks	That goes along with being more "green"
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Picture Rocks/Sandario 85743 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 249. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Desert	N/A
Climate
Folks
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: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 70 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 250. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It is one of the only areas where saguaro grow	It is hot
The school where my kids go	They do a great job of teaching my kids
The desert museum and the zoo	We can learn and have fun at the same time
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More support for public schools	My kids school district has to make-do with less money every year. Our voters rarely approve increased funding
More support for the public library	We often cannot find the books we are looking for
Rehabilitation/training for homeless people	We have too many on the streets
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Sandario/Picture Rocks 85743 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 251. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It never gets really cold	Because I can play outside all the time
There are a lot of monuments to visit, and museums, and we love the entertainment that comes to town	Because it keeps us active and out of trouble
Eegee's and Mexican food, yum!	We have traveled many places and you can't get Mexican food anywhere like you can here. Or Eegee's. They are a Tucson tradition
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would bring Disneyland and the beach closer	We like to go there
More support for our schools from the voters and government	Our kids suffer when we don't
Traffic ~ long range plans for the future	We travel awhile to go places and on a lot of dirt roads. Pave our roads so more people want to live out there
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Twin Peaks/I-10 85743 // Years here: 6
Survey: 252. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly, Kind, Generous	People want to be where they are welcomed and appreciated
Clean	Impression of taking care of things that are taxes pay for
Education	My child needs good teachers and incentive to learn
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More respect and appreciation for good deeds	I think more good is done than is recognized. If we reward goodness, people will do more good
Have more prisoners clean up for their work	Work doesn't hurt - prisoners need more to do than exercise and watch tv
Spend money on education!!!	I have 5 children!
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 11 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 253. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Because I love to golf
Cultural opportunities here	I enjoy different areas of culture (mostly music)
Small town feel	Nice not to be in a big city with too many freeways (one would be nice though)
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
One more freeway	To alleviate traffic
Improve education system	On a national basis, our schools are under par (property value and home value)
Safety of the city	An aging citizen and I want to sleep at night
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft/River 85750 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 254. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Because we don't have drastically cold weather
People come together	When tragedy happens, everyone sticks together
Culture	Everyone expresses their culture
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
No gangs	Because we need our streets to be safe
Roads	Some roads need to be fixed
Jobs	Need more jobs
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 255. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Temp (weather)	It is always nice and relaxing
Diversity	The different ethnicities
Location	We get both American and Mexican culture
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	There are too many holes and cracks
Organization	Everything is too stretched out
Violence	Many issues have been happening
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: 22nd/Craycroft 85711 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 256. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Shopping Center	Close within areas
Health care	For the children
Parks	Take family outing
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: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 257. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beautiful weather	I like to be warm
Downtown	Beautiful buildings inspire greatness
Davis-Monthan AFB	Military community is always welcoming and diverse
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Increase mental health services	Tucson is progressive and mental health is something that affects the community as a whole
Availability of better curriculum for our children's schools	They are the future of Tucson
Better roads	We depend on our vehicles to this economy going
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links/Craycroft 85708 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 258. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The people	All different and unique
The weather	So I don't freeze or overheat
The music	Reminds me of my family
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Streets	Many pot holes causing accidents
Traffic light	Some don't work causing more accidents
Traffic cameras	Getting people in trouble for more apparent reason
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Old Nogales Highway 85706 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 259. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Mountains and the scenery	I love the outdoors and being outside it important to me
Culture	I like going to see things - the shows, the food, etc.
Big city, small town feel	I like having everything I need around the corner from me
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Street lights	I like being able to see the stars, but I'm concerned about safety and being able to see
Safety	I'm concerned for the kids I work with
Education	Help our schools. They need more money - give unique opportunities, outdoor education, planned parenthood
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Ina/La Canada 85704 // Years here: 2 // 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?
Hiking	The great outdoors
Weather	Love the summer weather
Tennis	Plenty of Tucson courts
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climbing trails	Need more of them
Biking	More bike trails, less road trails
Water sports	Need more water
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Orange Grove 85704 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 261. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Very active community interested in social justice issues	It's important to live in a city where residents want to make it a better place
Melding of cultures	Diversity is good
Proximity to natural beauty	Opportunities to stay active and appreciate nature
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More neighborhood centers	Services are spread all over the city and it's difficult to live in the city without a car
More bike friendly

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 262. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	It makes me healthier
Variety in people and cultures	It is important to experience different cultures
Shopping	It is how I like to spend my spare time
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Housing	Quality of housing seems to be poor here
Friendliness of people	People seem to be from different areas of the US, but seem to not like to interact with each other

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Craycroft/Territory 85750 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 263. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Don't like the cold weather
The scenery	The mountains
The layout	Not confused when driving
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road construction	Delays


Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Mission/36th 85713 // Years here: 38 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 264. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
School	Because I want to get a good job
Weather	Weather is good cause there is different kinds
My friends	Because they're always there for me
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My grades	Because I want to get really good grades
Littering	So we can have our earth clean
School	I want to keep my school clean
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 265. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better education and after school programs	n/a
Internships for HS students

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: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 266. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The UofA	It's great to have a great institution that unites our community
The scenery	Nature is something that should be conserved
Weather	One of the most comfortable places to live
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Streets	Too much road damage makes traveling less pleasant
Jobs	More jobs need to be available

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 22
Survey: 267. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	The people are great
Food	Food all over town is great
Desert	The desert is a treasure for us all
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Racism	We need to stop attacks on immigrant families
Too many cars	There are not enough ways to get around town without a car
Not enough access to cheap, healthy food	On the south side of town there is very little access to cheap food aside from Food City
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Alvernon 85716 // Years here: 6
Survey: 268. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The sense of community - the way Tucson always comes together	Feeling of belonging to a family
The resources available	There's always help when you need it

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: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 33 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 269. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Access to Mt. Lemmon	Awesome opportunities for change in climate - hiking, camping, family time
UofA	Camaraderie of sporting events
Small town feel	Especially SS communities
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
AZ state education issues	Teacher and have kids in school
Border issues/tension	Creates huge issues for school districts
Streets	Road work stinks - I want a Rio Nuevo project
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Cardinal/Valencia 85746 // Years here: 16 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 270. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
TEP	To see the baseball games
UofA	All the football games and basketball games
People	Lots of friends
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Jobs	Have more jobs around
Streets	Too much road damage makes traveling less pleasant
LaCross	Because I like being active
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 16
Survey: 271. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Parks	For the kids
Views	Bonito

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



Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Years here: 40 // 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?
I like that they are trying to make it a better place	This is important because it's good to live in a safe and clean environment
I like the stores	It is important because I like to shop
The schools	It is important to have a good education
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Keep it cleaner	This is important because it's good to live in a safe and clean environment
Less violence	We want to feel safe in our homes

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 273. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the people	Because I live around them on a day-to-day basis
I like that people care and try to improve	Because I want a better environment
I like my school SSHS	Because it is where I spend most of my day
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Schools (ex..SSHS)	They need more health advertisements
Cleaner neighborhood	Because it makes Tucson look ugly
Less drugs	Many people don't care and the usage of blood is daily
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Drexel 85706
Survey: 274. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	I am foreign born (Russia)
Culture	It is rich (architecture, history, music, food) and exotic to me
Freedom and democracy	I was born and raised in a communist country during the cold war
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Poverty	Poverty creates other social problems (e.g. criminal activity, higher mortality rate, obesity, diseases)
Education	I am fortunate to get free education and I know how educated people can the world for the better
Immigration	This country needs immigration reform, and pronto! The current laws do not work
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Golf Links/Kolb 85710 // Years here: 12
Survey: 275. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Because I like hot weather
The school	I like the school cause the people are nice
The people	Because they are nice
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011
Survey: 276. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Natural scenery	I enjoy spending time outside, outdoor activities
Mexican food	Great cultural food
People	Friends
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More green infrastructure	It's important for the city
More youth activities	Young people leave the area
More job opportunity	Keep people in Tucson
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: 29th/4th 85713
Survey: 277. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Culture (Mexican)	Wife is of Mexican descent, important for my children
Even though it's a large city it has a small town feel	Gives people a sense of belonging
Climate	Can do activities all year round
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better road system more express-type systems	Feel this would save fuel - less stop and go lights
Local agriculture production	Important for people to understand where food comes from and the seasonality of food
Quality restaurants on the Southwest side	Less fast food - better choices to eat
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Valencia/Midvale 85746 // Years here: 43
Survey: 278. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	There are more options about things to do in nature
Smaller town, but still plenty to do	We don't have the crazy traffic/too many people - but we still have most everything you want

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Extend more activities to the Southwest side	While we have lots to do, most of it requires a drive into town of more than 20 minutes
Better advertisement of events	It's hard to find out about new events

Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Old Nogales/Nogales Hwy 85756 // 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?
Friendly community	Because I am always out meeting new people, networking
Cleanliness	Because we get a lot of tourists and we want them to tell others to return
Scenery and weather	Tucson is not boring, you have a lot of mountains
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Street closures due to repairs	Repairs are important, but they need to do it when community is asleep and streets are not so busy


Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Mission 85746 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 280. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Gun laws which are "liberal" in the true sense of the word.	The U.S. Constitution is important to me. I like the idea of being able to defend my self, and family against those who are allowed to prey on law obiding citizens.
Motorcycle helmet laws which are "liberal" in the true sense of the word.	I like the ability to make my own lifestyle choices without the intrusion of the government.
We are part of a Conservative state.	A conservative state allows us to be free from intruding governmental programs. These programs are never executed by the government as well as they could be by the private sector. Those who want to rob the rich (achievers) to buy votes for the "I want what you earned" crowd can still be voted down.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Remove the representatives from districts 7 and 8.	Then we would be able to secure the border, reduce government spending and reduce taxes in order to promote a healthy economy.
Promote classical education in the area.	Stop trying to indoctrinate children in the the liberal agenda, and actually teach them something which will help them drive the future economy. The free economy, not the Socialist/Communist one. Teach them Reading, Writing, Math, (true) Science and CRITICAL thinking... where they are presented opposing sides of an arguement, not just one.
Cut programs which are intended to buy votes.	Allocate tax monies for the basics. Stop trying to intimidate the population into thinking that we must first cut Police, and Fire Department services when they want a tax hike for the "I want what you earned" crowd.
Date of survey: Mar 04, 2011 // Home near: Grant Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 49 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 281. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
What has always appealed most to my about Tucson is its proximity to the desert, its relative isolation ("desert island mentality"), and its position as an international gateway. Recent policies in this country have, unfortunately, altered the ease and friendliness of international cooperation and views; however, the fact that Tucson is one hundred miles or more from another urban area, and that much of the land surrounding it is Federal land, open and protected, continues, for me, to be a large draw.	Please read my comments.
Tucson has an active, vibrant arts community, whether that be folk/rock, performance, classical, theatrical.	Please read my comments.
It is a town which is big enough to have urban pleasures (and pains), yet small enough that the individual has a voice in policies and local politics.	Please read me comments.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local government.	ARG
I believe Tucson would benefit from gaining its voice and using it.	For example, as a "Bicycle-firndldy community", short shrift is often given to cyclists. As a "Solar-city USA", too little is being done to enable individuals to explore alternates.

Date of survey: Mar 05, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 13 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 282. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	The older i get the colder i get. therefore i enjoy the heat and hope we never have as cold a winter as many days have been this past few weeks.
Most of the people	I think most of the folks are very nice and friendly. that's not to say there aren't some bad apples.
Originally the cost of living was reasonable	When we got stationed here (1965) the cost of living was certainly better than the past 30-35 years.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get a new mayor and majority of council	Tucson needs a change of at least four council members. if you were to time a council meeting it could be half as long if at least two were give the same time as the public in call to audiance.
Cut out half of the top brass	Why is it necessary for tucson to have more heads making over a$100,000 than cities much larger in population, better financial means. too much buddy buddy and poor management in tucson.
Make every elected person have to use buses	Every elected person should be required to use bus service to get to work from home on their own at least every other month. they should have no more free bennies than joe or jane q public gets.
Date of survey: Mar 05, 2011 // Home near: East 22nd street and wilmot or kolb 85710 // Years here: 45 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 283. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The Arts -	The many programs and live entertainment that we have to choose from in Tucson. Being a University town is a vital part of this.
The weather and the many activities to take advantage of it	The mountains for hiking, plenty of golf, tennis, swimming etc. Patio dining areas and outdoor grills.
The small town atmosphere	Tucson is a relatively easy town to commute through. Public transportation could be increased. People are usually friendly, helpful and more laid back than in the midwest and on the coasts.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The economy, job market and pay scale.	Too complicated to fit in this space. Let's start with more jobs and higher pay for our local legal residents.
Support our downtown.	A great start is the University moving some departments downtown. Our downtown is safer than many downtowns ..... we need to support the businesses we have and encourage many, many more. Provide safe transportation to the area. Maynards has the right idea.
Promote our City .... working together .... one day at a time.	Support and promote more positive exposure like the Golf Tournament, and Gem Show etc. Let's work to making those visiting Tucson leave with a positive experience and commitment to return. Let's spread the "Tucson Attitude". We've had a lot of exposure this year to build upon.
Date of survey: Mar 05, 2011 // Years here: 8
Survey: 284. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I like to be outdoors
Holiday events	Enjoy with family
The desert	Beautiful landscape and surroundings, enjoy sunsets+hikings+walking the dog
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Politics (too conservative)	Sets up a climate. To conservative is exclusive
Economy	Not employee-friendly city. Pays too low, doesn't value them. (right to work business)
More dog-friendly	I love my dog. Progression through the years, dogs not allowed in many places, few punished the rest
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: 1st and Roger 85719 // Years here: 12 // 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?
U of A campus	Lots to do
Desert trails (biking)	hobby
4th ave	to have fun
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Make it more urban	i like city life more than cowboy style
People (hobos, low-class ppl in the city)	the ppl make the city
More movie theaters	it's really hard to watch movies with no theaters
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: park and 6th 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 286. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Space	I like my space
It's calm, at least some parts	You can just go outside and relax i like letting my mind at ease, relax
U of A	A lot of people of same age can relate to eachother in a bad area
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People's mindset--it's not assertive	Tucson needs to gain respect for itself


Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Grant and Mountain 85719 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 287. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Not too big	Diversity and community
Anything close to each other	Accessible
U of A	Good campus
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More landscape	More welcoming
Better lights in the city	Scary without lights, driving and walking feels unsafe
Speed limit higher on big roads	Makes travelling faster
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: on campus 85719 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 288. 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 snow
The scenery	It's beautiful

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Violence	Kids need a place to feel safe


Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: 1st and wetmore 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 289. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
It doesn't snow	Don't like being cold
U of A	Brings people here

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Large class sizes at U of A	Want more personal interaction with teachers
Pot holes	Safety
Socioeconomic divide	People make judgments/ don't have equal opportunities
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: grant and mountain 85719 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 290. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
When the people are outside having fun	Because the kids get along together
The stores close to us	Because if you don't have a car, you can walk there safely.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The street on the light on dodge and grant	Because when you crossing it turns on very quickly and cars getting accident
The street in tucson is bump we can't even drive	Because it feels scared when we're driving that the tire might pop out
The buildings and the freeway here is smaller	We need a bigger state and with buildings
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85716 // Years here: 3
Survey: 291. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Seasonal depression in overcast
Scenery	Beautiful place to live
Health conscious	Bike friendly, 5k, outdoors
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Enforcement of pedestrian crossing	Don't want to hurt


Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Tangerine and Moore 85653 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 292. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Warm weather	Swimming
U of A	Brings people
Malls	Lots of shopping
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Pot holes	Dangerous
More cultural places for kids	Arts/crafts--kids getting lazy
More outdoor stuff	Give kids something active to do
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Years here: 19 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 293. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Warm weather	Can't stand the cold
I'm at home	Close to family

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More youth programs	Help put an end to violence/nonsense
Less violence
Better education system/better teachers	Decrease violence
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: swan/pima 85712 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 294. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Not cold
U of A

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More activities/events	Give kids something to do
Flooding of roads

Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: on campus 85719 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 295. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Living in tucson	Because it much better than africa. (its hot and jobs)
The kids educational	Because in our country the kids didnt use to go to school just sitting

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The jobs	Because most of the people dont have job when the apply for it
The transportation need to go far places and add more hours	When we have work our car brake the bus doesnt so that far than where some people work
The trash people throwing everywhere either on the street or grabe on the estreet	Because kids can get sick or other people by the smell
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85716 // Years here: 6
Survey: 296. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
que este tranquilo	para el vienestar para mi familia para que esten bien en la escuela
que no alla bandalismo	inporta estar tranquila para que mis hijos esten en lugar tranquilo
que la comunidad esta unida	que tengan una escuela como la escuela ocho
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
que allan mas letreros para la escuela	para caminar tranquila con mis hijos y esta segura
en que la gente respete las casa	para que en mi casa este mas segura
que alla mas comercio	para que la gente vanga mas al gave como antes
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: 22 st and 5 ave 85713 // Years here: 15 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 297. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
U of A campus	We're here every day, it represents us
Weather	We can always be outside, it's enjoyable not to be in snow
The people, it's fun stuff to do	Makes you want to stay, makes it a place you want to be
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads are crappy	Keep our cars working, keep us happy (tires)
Make downtown a little nicer so people actually go there	Makes people want to come here and explore, make them want to come back
Make it in general cleaner	Makes us want to stay and be part of the community and others
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Mable and Euclid 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 298. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
lo paticipativo del proyecto	tener un crecimiento integral y nacional en la region con particpacion social
el ver hacia adelante	no solo es importante resolver los problemas de hoy. hay que planear el creimiento futuro
la subdivision en regiones	en el area metropolitana de tucson diferentes regiones requieren diferentes acciones
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
incluir en el comite coordinador a un hispano y un indigena	lo relevante en la region de ambos sectores
mayor difusion del proyecto	con mayor difusion podria lograrse mayor participacion
turismo y transporte	promocion turistica como region: norte de sonora, sur de Arizona un sitema de transporto mas agil en la ciudad
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Kollo and Speedway 85715 // Years here: 22 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 299. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Surreal atmosphere: air, weather, people	Makes me happier
U of A	Higher education
Hiking and stars	So much fun to see
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime and drug problems	Safer environment
No more red tags	It indicates studenthood, more dangerous, bigger chance of danger
No more MIP (minors in possession)
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Grant 85719 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 300. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
U of A	Getting a degree
It's not hard to choose what not to do	Not a lot of decisions to be made
The weather	Makes for nice days
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Concerts, stuff to do (maybe a bigger arena?)	Not driving to Phoenix
Summer and winter weather	It's bipolar and flippy-floppy
Change the spelling of Tucson	Make it phonetic so people know how to say it
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Harrison and Broadway 85719 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 301. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Parks	We have a place to go and have fun while we exercise with our families
Clubs for young people	Kids have a place to get distracted and not do drugs
Weather	Children don't have to worry in winter if snows they don't have school
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	We could have an accident
Laws...	A lot of racist laws that separate families

Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85716 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 302. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The winter weather	It's nice
Cultural events	There is stuff to do
The unique architecture	It makes it an interesting place to live and visit
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Rio Nuevo/Downtown	Influences jobs, Influences things to do, Leads to having a great city. A great city has a great downtown
The neighborhood associations	They have way too much power and influence the city in a negative way
Politics	Tucson politics in many ways seems corrupt. On a state level they are borderline racist and bad.
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: 4th Ave and University 85705 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 303. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity	People from many different countries live here
Hospitals (tmc) (umc)	Because we can save more lives with all the technology
Parks	We can have fun time
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Safety	Students are not very safe with all the gangs
More opportunities for students	We could have more educated people with good careers
Environment	We are contaminating the world
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85716 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 304. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
es una ciudad bien organizada	considero importante la organizacion y planificacion de la ciudad porque contribuir na buen funcionamento de los negociosy servicios publicos
es una ciudad limpia	la limpiala y aparencia agradable de la ciudad es importante pues proporcionan los habitantes un ambiente agradable en la vida diaria
el transporte publico	en una ciudad como tucson puntualidad y buen servicio de transporte publico es invaluable para mantener a la ciudad dinamica y en movimiento
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
infam estruciura turistica	aunque la ciudad y el estado cuentan con una buena infrastruciora turistica considero la posibildad de construir un teleferico desde el catalina stair park a mt lemmon
reparacion y ampliacion de calles	el creciente tracifo en la ciudad requiere mas atencion en el mantenimiento de las calles esistentes y mas rapida ampliacion de algunas calles de mucho trafico
proteccion a ninos desamparados	existen demasiodos ninos desamparados en estos tiempos de crisis. proveeraes albergue alimentos y reducion es urgente para evitar mayor deterioro social
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Orange grove/oracle 85704 // Years here: 25
Survey: 305. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	I go to school here
It's very diverse (people)	Get a chance to meet different people, do different things
Close community	Makes you feel safer and more included
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 306. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Safety	without safety a lot of bad things can happen
Communities/communication	we could build great communities if we communicate
Museums	place where we can go learn things about history
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Schools	without good schools, students don't get good education
The buses	take too long to arrive to the stop
Laws	without good laws we are nothing
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85716 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 307. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	Year-round activities, even when it's "cold" like hiking, biking
Small-town feel in a city, mentality. Everything revolves around the U of A	Life-experience-wise, traveling and seeing how obnoxious people can be, it's a small community
The mountains	The scenery is amazing, sunsets are different every day
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure (roads, etc)	Keep highways out of center, SunTran's great but get a light rail
Public education	(well, duh)
Parks and recreation	Inaccessible between S/W and N/E kids, more community programs there and not bad neighborhoods. Get them out of the poverty trap
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Campbell and Silver Lake 85712 // Years here: 23 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 308. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
That we get together all the time	Its important because we want to know about every week
We fix problems such as car, or anything that is fixable	We could learn from each other as have an idea of what each thing is
We share ideas to develop something in the future	We would know something that we should understand as known what the world do
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I think there should be more transportation	Because we want to get around and get to our meetings in time
More water or water fountains for others to drink	Because people who walk and ride bikes know that there is water all around for drinks
Communicating	Because we want more people to cooperate to do some more activities that would help us and others
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85711 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 309. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the weather	When I was in Russia it was really cold. When we came to America, I had wished that there was a state where it's not cold and it doesn't snow
I like parks	Because my son is two years old and he likes to play in the park
I like stores	I work in Target
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
There should be no trash or dirtiness in the park	Kids are playing there and they will get diseases
In my apartment some people walk their dog in the areas where my son plays	How can my kid play after a dog walked in this place
We should have more jobs	My husband can't find a job and all other jobs are professional
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85712 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 310. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I like the weather	Because it's cool weather and it's not cold
I like to drive a car in Tucson	Here there are some very beautiful places

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The jobs should be improved. There should be more	In 2 years I couldn't find a job that I can work. All of the markets want somebody that speaks English well
Houses	There are some houses that are very bad.

Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85712 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 311. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Getting together every week	Because we got to know what happening to us during the week
Having some parks	We could have some good relaxing time
Playing sport	Because we got to move our body around and have some really good fun
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation!	We want to get to our meeting or appointment on time
Water!	We want to have some more water fountains for us to drink
Light	We want light because there is not enough for people like my husband to go to work at night
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85711 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 312. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The thing that I like most about my community is cooperation	They share ideas
They show compassion	They help each other

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean the trash	It will affect everyone in the community
More light	It is dangerous to work at night time
The economy	Most of people don't have jobs to pay for food and clothes.
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85712 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 313. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
trees and flowers	because I feel the peace when ever I see those things
parks and mall	we get together and have some fun
riding bikes	we get to ride bikes as exercise or a little while.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
road!	we want to make roads better and safer
people!	because there is more people who don't like to talk or even to help
transportation	I want to get to my college classes on time and I'm always late
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 85712 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 314. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
My principal mark on the planet was made here...	Comment self-explanatory
Manageable size...	Tucson is not Phoenix
Yes, the weather...	Comment self-explanatory
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small town minds for big town problems...	Too much clout with wheelers and (car) dealers
Economic base planning a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig problem...	Too much reliance on weather and attracting low wage employers...
Poor management of public education...
Date of survey: Mar 06, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Wilmot 85711 // Years here: 33 // 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?
Weather	My first 22 years were in Michigan...need i say more?
Mountains	How the mountains look thru the seasons...greening in the summer rains...color changing in beautiful sunsets...snow capped in winter...they are always beautiful...even in the moonlight around a full moon!
Always events to go to	Having the ability to attend a vast array of events in or out of doors
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Politicians	Lack of quality on the city council/mayor, ignorant Griljava boycotting Arizona, lack of foresight by Mayor/Council and willingness to make the correct (right) decisions which includes living within their budgets. Same for board of supervisors.
Large activity center open to lgbt members for numerous events	Being gay it would be nice to have an option from drugs/drinking/smoking places to meet and have events like those by msn
Freeways needed	Getting around town is becoming murder. 30% of rta dollars are for bus riders that account for 3% of people (per rta when pushing their tax)
Date of survey: Mar 07, 2011 // Home near: 22nd st & harrison 85748 // Years here: 38 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 316. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	No snow, no ice! Very little cold weather...
Clean air so i can see our beautiful mountains!	I love the outdoors and the views!
The mountains	They are beautiful and one of a kind!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean air - it was pristine here when i was a child.	Clean air is crucial to our health and to attracting tourism dollars, and even to attracting businesses to relocating here.
Vastly increased use of solar energy	It is pollution free, will make us less reliant on foreign oil and destroying the environment like the rosemont mine will do and it is quiet.
More connection bike/walking paths that are separated from the roadways	Traffic is crazy and will get worse...it is not safe to walk or bike along our major roads. it would also improve peoples ability to use alternative transportation to get to work - and improve our air quality if that happens.
Date of survey: Mar 07, 2011 // Home near: Camino Seco/Escalante 85730 // Years here: 64 // 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?
Bike-friendly	I enjoy bicycling, plus it's eco-friendly.


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic light timing	It shouldn't take a half hour to drive 10 miles across town.


Date of survey: Mar 08, 2011 // Home near: Greasewood & Anklam 85745 // Years here: 3 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 318. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Local shops/restaurants/coffee shops	I really enjoy being in a relatively small city and having so many dining, shopping and coffee options. There are so many quality restaurants that are unique to Tucson, these also have very affordable prices!
University of Arizona	I love that the school is always a center of activity in the middle of Tucson. It offers great theater, music and sporting events.
Close to hiking/camping	There are many great options for outdoor activities within driving distance to central Tucson. Also, Mt. Lemmon is a great and quick get away from the summer heat.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Crime	The crime rates are extremely high for a city this size. This most certainly could be improved.
Help for homeless/refugee community	Tucson has a large homeless and refugee community. It saddens me to see so many people living on the streets. More shelters or programs like Primavera to get people back on their feet again.
Traffic/Road Conditions	Many of the streets in Tucson are filled with pot holes and other issues of the sort. Also, the intersection at I-10 & Speedway has many accidents and needs to have double turn lanes with better timed lights!
Date of survey: Mar 08, 2011 // Home near: Speedway & Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 80s
Survey: 319. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate/sunshine	Makes happier people
Easy to get around	No map necessary
Affordability	Housing not too expensive
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?



Date of survey: Mar 08, 2011
Survey: 320. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Strong influence of the University of Arizona	without the university there would likely be no symphony, ballet, etc.
Hiking and camping in So. Arizona	I enjoy the outdoors
Dark skies for astronomy	I enjoy astronomy
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Statewide politics	Lack of focus on education, pouring money into prisons, problems with financing healthcare.
Statewide politics	Thoughtless laws that hurt our standing with minorities and costs money to defend in court
Roads	Tucson traffic is poor
Date of survey: Mar 08, 2011 // Home near: Sabino Canyon and Tanque Verde 85715 // Years here: 8 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 321. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Small businesses	I like that I can go to locally owned and operated restaurants and know that my money goes back to the Tucson community.
Character	Tucson seems more diverse and welcoming than other cities such as Chandler where I grew up. This is seen in the architecture and the community
Amenities	I like the many parks, the zoo, Tuscon botanical gardens, and many other places available for minimal to no fees!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Road quality	I don't like driving or riding my bike in Tucson.
Improved job opportunities	I am a UA student and although i like Tucson, I know I will probably have to move away to get a good job in my field.
Downtown	The downtown area is small and there isn't much there.
Date of survey: Mar 09, 2011 // Home near: 6th St. and Tucson 85716 // Years here: 2 // Born in the: 90s
Survey: 322. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Access to public lands	Public lands are in important part of our family outings, recreation and we see it as an amenity.
U of A	The U of A adds opportunities for education and events.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Infrastructure improvements to neighborhoods	Neighborhoods that are connected to transportation, transit and maintained often add value to the community.
Coordination between City, County, State and Federal agencies for transportation related issues.	There could be ways to improve the transportation system that would improve traffic flow, transit and multi-modal use.

Date of survey: Mar 09, 2011 // Home near: Alvernon/Speedway 85711 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 323. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The neighborhood, small town feel	There is a warmth and sense of community and unity.
The mix of cultures, attitudes, and views	Tolerance is vital for communities everywhere to live in peace, and Tucson is a microcosm of diversity and acceptance.
Great weather and landscape	No need to explain.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Business support	Everywhere are empty, closed businesses. Small businesses invigorate economies. Large developers only lead to more empty store fronts. Build from the bottom up.
Greater respect among the various demographics	The upper echelon has little connection to the wants and needs of the greater part of the community. The growth initiatives seem to emphasize changing the character of the city, rather than building on it.
Enough expansion already	The Don Diamonds of the city have over built, with city government's blessing, leaving a lot of ugly empty buildings and a glut of housing. Let's stop the city-developer partnership and focus on utilizing the capacity we already have.
Date of survey: Mar 10, 2011 // Home near: Swan and Sunrise 85718 // Years here: 16 // 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?
The small town feeling	multiculturalism and all inclusiveness is valued
This is where my family is - 5th generation Tucsonan	Keeping traditional values and culture, etc.

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
How media - local news on TV reports - very negative. Promotes hatred	If we continue on the path of negative reporting we create a negative living community
Education	More value given to our children and youth

Date of survey: Mar 10, 2011 // Home near: Ironwood Hills/Camino de Oeste 85745 // Years here: 51
Survey: 325. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The desert and mountain areas. Beautiful hiking places around here	Because I'm a nature lover
All services available - stores, schools, jobs, churches. We have it all	Without it, there will be nothing else to do

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
I would change the mind of people for the benefit of all	n/a


Date of survey: Mar 10, 2011 // Years here: 16
Survey: 326. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Multi-cultural community	n/a


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Traffic congestion	Safety, ease of transportation, poor roads and traffic control make traffic difficult
Improve local government efficiency

Date of survey: Mar 10, 2011 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 327. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Sabino Canyon	Enjoy outdoors with family and friends
Pima college	Outside activities

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: Mar 10, 2011 // Years here: 32 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 328. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather and sunshine	We need the sunshine to feel good. Also can attend many events
Entertainment	You have many choices: music, plays
Having the desert museum, Old Tucson walking areas	Visitors enjoy these sites
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Larger grocery store	Not so far for shopping
Also a Walgreens	Distance again
Restaurants, Ruby Tuesday, Applebees	These would be an asset for this area
Date of survey: Mar 10, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kenney 85713 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 329. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	The beautiful weather allows almost constant outside activity. It's perfect for sports, fitness, leisure, gardening, etc. The abundant sunshine keeps me happy and the ability to be outside keeps me healthy.
The beauty of the mountains	Mountains in all four directions provide constant, ever-changing artwork depending on the clouds, sun and time of year. It is a feast for my eyes.
The people	I live on the NW side and feel like it's a separate little community as people are so friendly, close and familiar. However, it seems that wherever I am all around the Tucson area I bump into someone I know. It's a small town feel in a big town.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Transportation	My friends, family and I are spread out all over town and it takes EXTREMELY too much time to get to them. It's just plain tough to get around via city streets. Too congested. We need cross town freeways and we especially need Snyder road connected for E-W travel.
City, county, regional government and boards.	The city wastes money and makes no progress on small issues much less large issues. It's been painful to see the lack of progress made in enticing industry to the region, the Rio Nuevo debacle, the slow progress downtown, the horrible condition of our streets and the list goes on.
TUSD	My children attended TUSD schools. My oldest was, thankfully, in part-time GATE programs through middle school. Because of the bullying he received at a white kid at the hands of Hispanics I chose NOT to send him to Tucson High. Spending the money on Salpointe was the best thing I could have done. I only kept my youngest in TUSD because he was in fully-contained GATE through University High School. If I hadn't had GATE options my children would have been in private schools. The campuses are eroding. The lack of respect between the students is increasing. The quality of education is eroding. I had a principal tell me my son didn't need to learn to spell because we have 'spell-checker' software. Really? I was appalled. I made sure I was at the TUSD schools once a week so I could keep an eye on what was happening. Much waste. Too many bad teachers who were protected. Too many good teachers and staff who were over-worked. Too many parents who didn't care. The boards over the years hasn't done much to help the situation. I think TUSD needs a complete overhaul, including it's negotiations with the teachers union.
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell and El Camino del Cerro 85745 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 330. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity	diversity is strength, creativity and interesting opportunities
Beautiful Sonoran desert/mountains/outdoor recreation opportunities in region	I value geographic beauty in my everyday life and enjoy outdoor recreation (hiking, etc.)
There are still "communities of interest" and a downtown scene, even though we have spread out so much and increased population (since 70's when i moved here)	I really enjoy going to events and still seeing at least a few people I know - it's a sense of connectedness.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Accessible, reliable public transportation so i could use my car less	When I visit other cities, I use the metro or other similar public transport - it's good to get out and walk a bit, save on gas and driving hassles and I don�t; need to know the schedule - I just go to the stop/station and very shortly there it is. I would like to do this to go to work downtown (just down Broadway from Country Club) but taking the bus just doesn't resonate for me - I assume it's too long a wait (I can't just go out there and know I'll catch a bus in 5 or so minutes) and not particularly pleasant. We need something more modern is a broader area than where the new street car will go
Less dithering and more actual decision-making by our leaders	Tucson has so much potential to be a great modern little city (and has for decades) yet leaders don't seem to make decisions and implement them to move things forward (e.g., downtown revitalization) Now we see entrepreneurs just moving ahead - yay. maybe that is the answer as there probably isn't a unified vision for Tucson - some of us who work downtown and live near are all about that scene coming to life. Others want to golf at Dove Mountain.
Disconnect us from the politics of the rest of the state and the image tied to it.
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Broadway/Country Club 85716 // Years here: 35 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 331. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The view of the mountains	I do not every want to see a highway through the city, even if many think it will help. It will only take away the view. We need more up to date transportation modes like a light way train on Speedway and Oracle to help more people commute than using cars.
The friendly community	Keep bringing us together with the numerous local events.
Local Business	Keep promoting the local business to help them strive against the big names. We need to keep all the mom and pop shops as much as possible.
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Downtown	We need to save it and make it a place that the community wants to come too.
El Con Area	We need to wake up this area like it once was. I do not get how the neighborhood doesn't want more stores but it needs stores in the mall too. Give a discount to local business who take shop there.
Transportation	With gas prices going up we need more alternate modes of transportation From all areas!
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Oracle & Pusch View Lane 85737 // Years here: 20 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 332. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The beauty of Tucson and the surrounding area	I take advantage of it, hiking, camping, sightseeing, etc.
Friendly people
Western flavor
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cleanliness litter	Unsightly and abusive of our planet and surrounding community. Disrespectful
Public education and lack of support by community	Many of our problems stem from students not learning to be responsible citizens
Crime to include violence and gangs
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Ina/Silverbell 85743 // Years here: 17 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 333. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Love to be warm and outdoors
The Hispanic mix with Anglo	Love the variety
All the restaurants
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Better streets	Hate the damage it causes my car
Better department stores	More shopping variety

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Old Spanish Trail/Los Reales 85747 // Years here: 29 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 334. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather and natural environment	This makes Tucson and enjoyable place to live, the Arizona/Sonoran Desert Museum and other places to hike and enjoy the outdoors are all the positives for me
Friendly and seniors	Business establishments are very senior tolerant and since I'm in this category, this makes for a better quality of life
Political climate is more progressive than the Phoenix area	While we don't have the political power of the northern part of the state, people tend to be charitable and concerned about justice issues - this is consonant with my political leanings
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improvement is needed in transportation and access to Tucson	The lack of flights in and out of Tucson is a negative and the reason we lose out on things such as Spring Training needs improvement as well
Better access to physicians is needed	It takes an inordinate amount of time to get a MD appointment. While it would seem that we have many health facilities and physicians, primary care MDs are short supply for seniors
We need an improved downtown Tucson	Better downtown hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities are needed to improve the Tucson business climate. Rio Nuevo needs to get off the ground as the proposed projects will generate tax dollars and help local businesses
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Gates Pass 85745 // Years here: 12 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 335. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Clean up all parts of Tucson	Junk in yards and in alleyways


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



Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011
Survey: 336. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Low crime	Safety
Small town atmosphere

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	Poor education = low wages
Lower taxes	Already taxes enough

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 45 // 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?
Sense of community	Because it unites us
Security	Because all cities need to protect their citizens

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Schools	Because they are our future leaders of Tucson
Equal rights	Because all people form part of the community and need to work together to better Tucson
City of Tucson income/companies	We lost a big source of income to the city because of politics and poor planning. Example, the 3 Spring Training professional baseball teams
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: I-10 85745 // Years here: 10 // Born in the: 70s
Survey: 338. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendliness of Tucson people	Welcome of people
Weather and the beauty of Tucson	For health

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Have less crime	Safer community
Less trash on the roadside and desert	Beautify desert

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011
Survey: 339. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Respect for environment and healthy lifestyle	Connect with other people and with God constantly
Welcoming, warm feel of the city and it's people	Quality of life is enhanced
Beautiful desert	Built in pets - javelinas, rabbits, bobcats, coyotes, mountain lions
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Judging people based on their appearance and backgrounds	People - politicians in Phoenix are trying to place a stigma on people of color - Tucson is not buying into that!


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Anklam/Greasewood 85701 // Years here: 4
Survey: 340. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The church people are loving and caring	n/a
All the young people coming to worship

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: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: I-10/I-19 85713 // Years here: 10
Survey: 341. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Climate	I enjoy the sunshine


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Amount of construction	It's very frustrating
More community activities	To be involved in getting to know neighbors and the community

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Camino del Cerro 85745 // Years here: 36
Survey: 342. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity of cultures	I love the diverse population and ideas
Progressive ideas

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Lack of participation in planning for the future	n/a


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 25 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 343. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community spirit	So I can feel at home here
Diversity	It represents our world

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The inadequate gun laws	Danger to all due to poor background checks
More mental health help	obvious

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Anklam/Players 85745 // Years here: 5 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 344. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Open space	Unique to Tucson
Parks on the west side

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Improve road service	n/a
Improve downtown	Bring community together
More festivals
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Years here: 5
Survey: 345. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	Love the summers
The restaurants	Love to go out and eat
UofA sports	Like to go see them live
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Rio Nuevo	Bad Planning
Clean up the city weeds, streets, medians	It could look so much cleaner, feel nicer inside
Streets	Such a hassle to get around
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Starr Pass/Greasewood 85713 // Years here: 53 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 346. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The weather	We get to enjoy outdoor weather for more months than the rest of the country
The artistic and "mom and pop" culture	It makes Tucson unique
Community events	Bring neighbors together
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More grass and gardens	Environmental awareness
Education	Shapes our future
Public littering/tagging	Living in a clean, safe environment
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Years here: 7 // 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?
Small town feel	I do not like "cities," like to know my neighbors
"Open" feel	Can see great distances, including the sky
Good medical care	I am older
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Replace most city members	They WASTE money on ridiculous projects: Rio Nuevo, low rent downtown
TUSD	Huge size makes it administratively top-heavy and heavy-handed
Neighborhood Associations	Have too much power, not thinking about the whole community
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Speedway/Greasewood 85745 // Years here: 49 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 348. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Warmer weather than my home state of Wisconsin	Can golf, bike, etc. all winter
Nice size city. Easy to drive	Plenty to do with University, and easy to navigate from north to South East to West
Wild west cowboy flavor	Laid back- wonderful traditions with the Rodeo, Old Tucson Studios, and Desert Museum
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Update roads	Tucson is so beautiful and some roads need resurfacing
Put in by-passes	Easier traveling at peak traffic times
Immigration	Humanitarian needs
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinney 85713 // Years here: 7
Survey: 349. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
That we aren't crowded or "citified"	n/a
I can contact the council
Friendliness
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Control of firearms	Tucson can't be the gun capitol of AZ
Position of our immigrants	All residents are important
Schools	People won't work for anything or come to Tucson if our schools are neglected
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: St. Mary's/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 50
Survey: 350. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Weather	healthy
Culture	Fun, entertainment, education
Cost of living	It is low
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Psychiatric services	Professionally, they're not available for there with minimal insurance and not qualified for AHCCCS
Economy	Need more businesses to move here
Immigration	Immigrants need a valid path to citizenship that does not have to do with paying money
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Wetmore/La Cholla 85705 // Years here: 30 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 351. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Friendly caring people	Love meeting new people such as those we've met here in Most Holy Trinity Parrish
Cleanliness of the City	A sign of pride among citizens here
The natural beauty of the city/surroundings	Have spent lots of time in places where there was no respect for the needs of future generations
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Provide more opportunities for races to relate/collaborate	We are all us citizens and/or God's people
Greater publicity related to our assets	Pride
Reduce sprawl	With extreme sprawl we will reduce the natural beauty of the environment
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Anklam/Players Club 85745 // Years here: 1
Survey: 352. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The attitude of the people	The friendliness, their willingness to be helpful and responsive to make me feel happy
Weather	It allows me to enjoy outdoor activities
A variety of activities	It means I have a broad array of things to enjoy and make me happy
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Provide more activities on the west side	There are almost no restaurants/theaters etc. west of the river
Bring back major league sports	Adds to the allure and stature of Tucson
Make UofA activity more accessible	Parking for games, museums is very difficult
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Years here: 16
Survey: 353. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Warm hospitality of the people	Shows me the love people have for family and God, and they show it
Sun	Sun is a great healer of spirit and body
How clean the community is	People join together to just do it! Some of us just throw things but I've seen many walk over and pick items up to keep the area clean - great!
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
That some schools have fired all teachers/Staff/maintenance people (bad)	You need to build trust and community one person at a time and Government or leaders need to learn or study more the issues and deal with each other


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 354. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diverse population Spanish speaking	So i can break out of my USA bubble
The activist groups	To know that people are actively standing up for each others rights

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Raise consciousness as to the core causes of migration	I have issues with people focusing so much on their fears


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: 4th Ave/Broadway 85701 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 355. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Highway	Safety in travel
Green "turn now"	Safe left turns
Shopping close by	Save gas
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
East West travel	Safe and mobile
Red lights change same time	Stop and go relief
More highway art	Tucson beautiful
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 31
Survey: 356. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
People	Because they are easy to talk to
Activities	Because it brings and allows everyone to get involved
Schools	Because some are close to where I live and are nice
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More free activities to do	Because not everyone has the money for it
More awareness of opportunity for parents	Because some of the parents are out of the loop of what is going on around them

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: St. Mary's 85745 // Years here: 22 // 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	Because that's a dry weather
The work	Don't have to drive long distances to be at your work
The school	Because I have two children at school
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
More activities for adults	We need more activities out of Tucson limits. Because I live north of Tucson


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011
Survey: 358. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Excellent climate brings people to our state. Our state has diverse climate. Sun, snow, 4 season, etc.	Weather overall is bright, sunny, and plays a positive attitude on people's mental state. We are a growing state and people coming to AZ helps the economy
People - friendly, helpful, sincere	No horn honking like some of the larger cities. No snobbishness - real friendly people, helpful
Lack of traffic congestion	For the most part traffic is not a major problem. In my profession (Realtor) getting to and from a property is critical. Want spend time with the client, not in traffic jams
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Too many illegal immigrants coming to the USA through AZ. Drugs coming into the USA	They require our taxes to go up because of hospital costs, education, food stamps, jail and prison costs, our children do not need to have illegals bring in drugs etc.
Taxes going up too much and home values declining. We must control costs and cut services	The city, state, and county continue to raise taxes, property taxes go up and values go down and we are still asked to pay more. Our government needs to live in its budget and not overspend
Elect conservatives to local state and federal office. We must live within our means. Have a recall of elected leaders	We financially cannot afford increased taxes. Cuts must be made and elected officials who do not listen must be removed. We must educate voters, we're living beyond our means
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 50 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 359. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Community involvement	Seniors/immigrant treatment. Chocolate corp fair trade practice


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Gun show moratorium - especially post-Gabby incident	Community involvement
Want to change image of Miracle Mile by using Ghost Ranch as an example
Migrant treatment
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Oracle/Miracle Mile 85705 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 40s
Survey: 360. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The community around the Church and plenty of "new age" opportunities and events	To feel at home especially with so much emphasis on military and lack empathy with immigration. Finding like-minded people is so important


What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
SB1070	There is really no reason why people can't live together peaceable


Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 50s
Survey: 361. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education	Kid Co, Parks and Rec, city and county after-school programs
Experiences	Planetarium, River Park
Activities	Tucson Meet Yourself
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Free preschool for all and better funding and summer programs	We can't be ready for future without basic education
Aquarium	Old town like Albuquerque or San Diego

Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011
Survey: 362. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Diversity and friendliness	Love being with people from other backgrounds with other cultures and ideas
Love our parish	New to the city
Easy to get around	New to the city- like to see the sights and new areas
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Gun carry- safety issues	Safety of all
Immigration legislation
Kids and people riding in the back of trucks	Safety
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Ajo/Kinney 85713 // Years here: 1 // Born in the: 30s
Survey: 363. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Cultural diversity and Tucson celebrations - history, fiestas, food, museums, art, music	I appreciate and respect people of different cultures and value diversity of many races, which give true gifts to our community
Faith communities- churches, ministers, people of faith	People of faith can come together to fight violence, prejudices, and hate. This happened when the January 8th tragedy occurred. We need to work for justice
Climate, desert, beauty	We need to preserve our natural Arizona environment. Water is a high priority in seeking ways to obtain and preserve it
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Education - key to better jobs and the economy	Education of higher levels must be a priority where we rank 50th! Adult education of dropouts need to be funded. I would like the taxes of the rich to fund education. What happened to prop 301?
Immigration laws need to be fair, just, and bring income	With over 400,000 immigrants in AZ they need a path to citizenship, better jobs, and pay taxes. Must pass the Dream Act
Politics - too divisive/partisan	We have powerful Republicans (Pearce, Brewer) who need to be replaced with politicians who will work for fair and just laws, cuts, immigration, jobs, and economy, common good
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Silverbell/Grant 85745 // Years here: 66 // 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?
Small town atmosphere	Neighborliness of citizens
Focus by many groups on preserving our environment
The people
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Get something constructive done with Rio Nuevo. Better accountability!!!	An incredible amount of money has already been wasted! This could be a wonderful attribute of our city
Better long-range planning for almost everything - particularly urban planning	Nothing ever gets accomplished as plans keep changing
High property taxes in Pima County, especially on unimproved land	Trying to protect the desert merits a higher tax rate!!!
Date of survey: Mar 11, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 35
Survey: 365. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Tucson's size	I was raised in a village and find Tucson is just right
The weather	No snow to shovel
The people	Everyone is friendly
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Roads	Streets and roads should be maintained better
Keep Tucson small	Be careful about issuing building permits
No tax on basic food items	Because it would be a fair tax
Date of survey: Mar 12, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 4 // Born in the: 20s
Survey: 366. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
The underdeveloped/natural element of our city	Large suburban sprawls are neither healthy for the environment nor for the people that live there
Diversity of culture and age	My 85 year old mother feels comfortable here as well as my 20 year old children. My 56 year old husband and my 8 year old find things to do
Small downtown	I like the idea of the downtown being equal in employment to other areas, such as the UofA and Raytheon
What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Keep housing construction at a minimum. New construction needs to be sustainable	We need to prevent communities of foreclosure and over development. Swimming pools need to be taxed more as well as golf courses
More activities for younger children to keep Tucson exciting for them	We can't lose our young people that are bored with Tucson. I think that the Tucson area could support an amusement park off the I-10 for the jobs and recreation for younger kids. (The old gravel pits would be perfect) Environmental and beautiful. Roller coasters could be placed in the already made pits
Light rail from Phoenix to Tucson to Sierra Vista	Keep the downtown small. Plenty of activities elsewhere
Date of survey: Mar 12, 2011 // Home near: Grant/Silverbell 85745 // Years here: 6 // Born in the: 60s
Survey: 367. What do you LIKE the most about our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Closeness of the people	Community sharing is important
Diversity	Adds spice to life

What would you most like to CHANGE in our community/region?	Why is this important? How does this affect you?
Racism	People should love, understand, and care for each other


Date of survey: Mar 12, 2011

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