IGTIGT Phase I Summary Statements - Draft 2/18/11

Summary Number: 55
 
Protect visual access to the desert and mountains
 
 "First and foremost, I enjoy the mountains and scenery Tucson offers, in addition to the climate"
 "I love the desert wildlife and the ability to sit in my backyard and watch birds of all kinds, and watch the wide open skies and weather moving in"
 "The mountain views and desert vegetation is inspiring."
 "The Catalina Mountains are beautiful. When we moved from Phoenix and saw how close we could live to the mountains with the gorgeous views, I thought Tucson was the best kept secret."
 "I love being able to drive up any street and see a mountain backdrop."
 "The mountains that surround Tucson are beautiful and are second to none. It is something that everyone that has come to visit me as always loves. It gives such beauty to our community. I love seeing them each morning when I wake up."
 "I love the 'dry heat'. The view of mountains any direction one looks gives a feeling of being in a protected environment."
 "We visit Tucson (to see our kids and attend football games) about 4 or 5 times each school year. We love the sunsets. Not too many towns have sunsets that turn the mountains purple. It's gorgeous."
 "We love to be outside and enjoy the sun and the sunsets here are the best anywhere!"
 "Like the desert landscape; it�s visually accessible."
 "It�s a spiritual experience- you can �see forever.�"
 "It's special, there are few places you can see so far, but it is surrounded by mountains; and each mountain is unique."