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Summary Number: 70 |
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Enhance the variety, affordability and accessibility of youth activities and opportunities in the region |
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| "Lack of recreation for kids, especially in summer; pools closed and too expensive" |
| "More places for teens and young adults to hang out" |
| "Need for better and more opportunities for youth after school" |
| "More youth activities spread out across town - not just downtown" |
| "It is hard to get places via the public bus system. I work with under-served youth and this a major complaint they often voice." |
| "Young people need music, chess clubs, debate clubs" |
| "More affordable youth activities" |
| "We need to have the children and young people to feel like they belong here in our community." |
| "In political situations, we don't involve enough youth" |
| "More sports activities for the youth" |
| "Rural and outlying areas have almost no access to public transportation. Those in Marana and Vail and those far south or far west have limited access to youth opportunities and jobs because of this." |
| "Students don't see a role for themselves in the community" |
| "More activities for kids would deter vandalism" |
| "Proper direction, protection, leadership . . . we should take a stand on all things not wholesome, honest and healthy." |
| "More parks so children can have a place to play" |
| "Children watch what is available and most times it is really damaging to their development." |
| "The youth in Tucson should have opportunities to become involved in local and community issues and initiative so they can become more responsible and civically-minded citizens." |