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

Summary Number: 60
 
Maintain a Strong Sense of Community and a Relaxed, Small Town Feel
 
 "Small town feeling – easy to get involved in the community and make a difference"
 "Sense of connectivity leads to a sense of responsibility"
 "Tucson is so special. Many different people and cultures emerge and peacefully co-exist. For the most part, people are happy and pleasant and welcome different styles."
 "Sense of community – people willing to connect"
 "Easy-going, laid-back atmosphere"
 "Small community feel - Does not feel like a huge city"
 "With my Christian values, this is so important to me. Our family does a lot of volunteering and collecting for non-profits. I find the community very supportive."
 "While spread out geographically, many area residents still maintain a friendly, 'small town' attitude of politeness and courtesy."
 "Sense of belonging"
 "Open friendly people"
 "I know my neighbors . . ."
 "Running into people you know fosters the sense of community"
 "Community and neighbors who enjoy spending time together"
 "Sense of opportunity – The frontier nature of our community"