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| Summary Number: 16 |
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| Ensure that the redevelopment of Downtown Tucson is a success. |
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| | "A vital urban core is the 'beating heart' of a city. Without it we're just a series of linked suburban strip-malls." |
| | "Downtown areas should be havens for the community . . ." |
| | "There are so many wonderful things that could be happening . . ." |
| | "We need walkways, horse trails, an interactive science center, movie theaters, coffee shop, a Trader Joe's or Sunflower, a pool, a gym, boutique hotel, amenities that appeal to the neighborhood and to tourists alike." |
| | "Would like to see more downtown type walking environments, such as in the Scottsdale area." |
| | "Clubs DO NOT make a downtown" |
| | "I believe downtown should provide more density and student housing and not let it spill over in established single-family residential neighborhoods" |
| | "A strong vibrant downtown positively affects the whole region." |
| | "A city this size needs a thriving downtown and Tucson does not have it" |
| | "I live downtown and am grateful for a supportive community in all aspects of my life. People I meet know friends of mine and it gives me a sense of hope." |
| | "Restaurants, galleries, theatre, places to walk around - all downtown and close to each other" |
| | "I have been disgusted and disappointed by the staggeringly inept approach to downtown planning." |
| | "Being able to move large projects like Rio Nuevo forward is important to establishing a vibrant downtown. The inability to make that happen is disappointing." |
| | "I work downtown- it's like a ghost town after 5 pm weekdays and almost all weekends. Need a reason to come downtown. Also visitors are used to a 'real' downtown as in other parts of the country." |
| | "I don't feel safe in downtown Tucson after dark." |
| | "The culture and flavor of Tucson, primarily in the older, more established areas including downtown and university area. There is a vibe associated with these areas that is uniquely Tucson and separates us from other towns/cities." |
| | "Coming from a vibrant downtown (Indianapolis), I am saddened by the lack of planning and foresight in the governmental and business communities. We have one of the best locations for promoting tourism and conventions but the worst facilities. Look at Albuquerque for an example of a comparable sized city that has emphasized its strengths. I have asked many times: who are the business leaders in this community and how do they lead? There is no answer. Perhaps because Tucson has not be able to attract Tucson-based businesses." |
| | "I live close to downtown, and there is always something cool and fun to do that I have never seen before. The revitalization of the downtown area has greatly benefited me and really improved my quality of life." |
| | "Need to promote and communicate about what is already happening" |
| | "Do downtown right" |
