Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Accessibility to desired destinations

1	100s of Hiking trails only 15 to 60 minutes from my front door
2	6th Ave Dog Park (near my house) can walk to it
3	A brief drive takes you into the mountains or the saguaro filled desert. I hate that we have construction crawling up the sides of our beautiful mountains, but at least we are not as bad as Phoenix yet.
4	A city this size should have better highway access - the failure to construct a cross-town freeway was and is a major drawback to fully living in the Tucson Metropolitan area. In addition, the roads are not well maintained and this compounds the problem with getting anywhere in Tucson.
5	A city with access to higher education is important to me.
6	A sense of balance when one can commune so readily with nature.
7	A short ride away
8	ALtho Tucson has nearly 1 million residents, it still feels like a small town. The proximity of the UofA is critical, ensuring intelligent and robust community.
9	AS energy and water management increase in importance easy access will be important. I bicycle, did the 69 mile El Tour, plan on the 109 for next year, find the network of bike paths a critical plus
10	Ability to enjoy my life style in close proximity to a mtropolitasn area.
11	Ability to get around to accomplish the things I need to do without undue crowds, congested traffic (although it is getting worse) and the reasonable amount of time and gas to get things done.
12	Ability to get out in nature People who care about saving the desert.
13	Ability to walk and bike easily. Ability to access parks, national parks, hiking and biking trails. Safe trails for us and our children etc
14	Able to do a variey of outdoor activities near to home.
15	Able to leave and get to totally different places quickly
16	Able to park a car close to theaters
17	Absolutely love that an hour's drive can put you in the scorching desert or the cool mountain air.
18	Abundance of natural attractions in close proximity
19	Accesability to outdoors
20	Access /easability
21	Access is important
22	Access to Mt Lemmon-Sabino the desert museum are all exceptional
23	Access to Mt. Lemmon
24	Access to Tucson
25	Access to U of A events
26	Access to Wilderness & Weather
27	Access to a great university.
28	Access to a park
29	Access to a university and many cultural activities
30	Access to affordable healthcare
31	Access to all area's
32	Access to art of all types
33	Access to arts / theater / music
34	Access to arts and culture
35	Access to cultural events
36	Access to education
37	Access to everything
38	Access to excellent hiking in surrounding mountains
39	Access to excellent theater, art, music
40	Access to farmers markets and healthy food
41	Access to higher education
42	Access to information (poor media)
43	Access to information to make informed decisions
44	Access to infra-structure
45	Access to local leaders
46	Access to major markets (Mexico, Phoenix � if you want to go)
47	Access to mountains
48	Access to mountains and beach
49	Access to national parks
50	Access to natural environment
51	Access to nature
52	Access to nature and outdoor recreation
53	Access to nature and the outdoors
54	Access to nature in very short time. Amazing sunset and Desert environment.
55	Access to outdoor activities
56	Access to outdoor activities - close by
57	Access to outdoor living
58	Access to outdoors
59	Access to outdoors and great trails
60	Access to professional performing arts (Arizona Theatre Company, Tucson Symphony, Arizona Opera) as well as UofAZ arts (theater, school of dance,music) and smaller theater companies and musical groups.
61	Access to protected, natural areas
62	Access to public and cultural services
63	Access to public lands
64	Access to resources & amenities
65	Access to resources that can be accessed in a bigger city, but still retains a smaller community feel.
66	Access to services � transit, rural road maintenance
67	Access to stores and entertainment
68	Access to the University
69	Access to the outdoors
70	Access to the outdoors. Hiking trails. Variety of ecosystems.
71	Access to things that improve the lifestyle such as golf, restaurants, arts and overall good weather.
72	Access to top notch live music.
73	Access to trails and wilderness
74	Access to university/colleges, hospitals, parks, events, lectures, classes, shows, theatre and museums.
75	Access to various nature facilities
76	Accessability of Mexico, and other adventure destinations
77	Accessibility
78	Accessibility to all types of recreation and social interaction
79	Accessibility to desert
80	Accessibility to desert and mountains
81	Accessibility to higher education (high cost)
82	Accessibility to most places
83	Accessibility to mtns & the Wildcats
84	Accessibility to people, connections
85	Accessibility to the arts
86	Accessibility to the outdoors
87	Accessibility- easy to get to the desert, culture, etc.
88	Accessible
89	Accessible - continuity of traditions
90	Accessible public transportation
91	Accessible recreation
92	Accessible wilderness
93	Acess to outdoors
94	Activities available in close proximity
95	All you need
96	Although individual schools are working hard, there needs to be a more equitable way to provide excellent education for all of arizona's children if we are to continue to thrive as a state
97	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.
98	Arizona is has a highly varied topography, all of which are easily accessible. It is also close to Mexico, the beaches of So. Cal, and the mountains of NM, CO, Utah.
99	As a landscape photographer, biker and climber, close, easy access to the desert and the mountains is a primary recreational and therapeutic asset.
100	As an amateur astronomer, I appreciate the dark skies, U of A, and proximity to Kitt Peak.
101	As odd as this sounds, it's important. The 'sun corridor' is a reality and our proximity to Phoenix is critical for the long-term vitality of our region.
102	At least 12 car clubs and fun outings close to town
103	Attention to accessibility
104	Availability of nature and 'green' community
105	Availability of services
106	Availability of the arts.
107	Available university (geographically/program outreach)
108	Be able to enjoy it - always able to get out into the mountains
109	Beautiful surroundings - mountains and desert - that are easy to access.
110	Beautiful winters, even better summers; easy access to outdoor activities.
111	Because I am disabled and I like to be able to do things and I don't know where to go
112	Because I can go visit the rest of my family
113	Because my family can travel here quicker as opposed to another city
114	Because the bus gets me around everywhere I need to go and is always on time
115	Being able to drive a few minutes to hike, hunt and be out of the city
116	Being able to drive any were you want ride and enjoy the outdoors
117	Being able to get almost all of my life necessities in the area of Tucson in which I live without running all over the city to accomplish same.
118	Being able to get downtown without use of a car
119	Being able to sit in 100+ degrees and drive 40 minutes and it is 70 with a breeze with views you can not find any where else
120	Being able to travel throughout the community, especially to healthcare facilities and physician offices is important to my health status.
121	Being able to walk and ride my bicycle places.
122	Being able to walk out of my house and go walking or mountain biking
123	Being close to family and friends
124	Being outdoors is critical to me, so having easy access to trails, mountains, and wilderness is key to my quality of life. Without it I would leave
125	Being within 20-30 minute drive of great hiking and a 45-60 minute drive of good camping
126	Better access to physicians is needed
127	Better access to various neighborhoods.
128	Better parking downtown and easier access from Northeast side
129	Better public transportation and more options accessable to all areas of town including Vail, Green Valley, Sahuarita and Catalina.
130	Bigger cities, mountains, lakes, and even oceans are within driving distance.
131	Blue sky and mountains close enough for hiking, camping, skiing, and picnicking, etc.
132	Both allow for more personal time away from commute investment
133	Bus stations and stops are not use friendly
134	Can be in Las Vegas, Santa Fe, Phoenix, LA within a day's drive
135	Can be in completely different environments in a matter of minutes. I love the contrast. I don't have to travel far to have wonderful mini-vacations.
136	Can drive a short distance and be in the mountains and enjoy the trees and cooler weather in the summer
137	Can wear whatever you want to opera, symphony, theatre, concerts etc. Used to be courteous drivers and people in lines Easy and close access to wildness/ wilderness/ wildlife corredors/washes etc. Wasn't like Phoenix and other metropolises.
138	Can't even get a cup of tea in Flowing Wells, have to travel for it
139	Cardiac needs limits accessibility or those who live here
140	Climate & proximity to outdoor activities � hiking, etc.
141	Climate, mountains, size, accessibility to California cities
142	Close access to mountain regions
143	Close access to mountains and surrounding desert with good roads to get there. Also
144	Close access to nature
145	Close by
146	Close proximity to California, Las Vegas, and Mexico
147	Close proximity to mountain and desert trails
148	Close proximity to so many public lands.
149	Close to California and Mexico - good road and air connections
150	Close to LV and CA
151	Close to Mexico
152	Close to Phoenix
153	Close to family and freinds in those locations (CA and NV)
154	Close to hiking/camping
155	Close to other major cities communities
156	Close to the beach
157	Close to the border
158	Closeness of the mountains to town
159	Closeness to nature.
160	Closeness to outdoor activities
161	Closeness to outdoor activities around the community
162	Closeness to the wilderness
163	Compact - easy commuting
164	Convenient library
165	Culture is a part of my life and I look for it wherever I go. The arts provide this so having it readily accessible is very important. We need to build and maintain a museum community as well. But buildings that have no charm are a waste.
166	Dark skies, distant vistas, xeroscaping, summer evenings, winter days, knowing that a hike or camping opportunity is 30 minutes away
167	Desert and mountain terrain within a 35 minutes drive
168	Desert beauty with accessible regions unmarred by development.
169	Desert terrain and proximity to mountains
170	Develop a coordinated out-of-school time system for youth that improves quality and increases access.
171	Disability access for many areas
172	Diversity of mountains and valleys. The proximity of open desert areas around SE Arizona. The Sonoran Desert.
173	Do things I enjoy almost any time of the year, i.e. walking-hiking, visit Tohono Chul Park, play with Grandchildren when they're in town, swim, with the availability of the mountains when I desire. We can have a garden most always.
174	Doesn't take too long to get anywhere
175	Don't have to drive long distances to be at your work
176	Don't have to travel hours to hike, picnic on the mountains, inhale the desert aroma after a rain. It isn't all concrete and steel.
177	Don't want to have to drive for miles to get to shaded parks � accessible
178	Draws more people to the region and gives families with children easy access to family parks
179	Driving in Tucson is not so hard. Tucson is spread a lot, but most of the things are in the central area, so it's easy to access.
180	Easability / access
181	Ease of access to Catalinas
182	Ease of access to larger natural areas
183	Ease of access to natural environment
184	Ease of access to, and interest in the arts, by the Tucson community
185	Ease of access; no congestion like other big cities
186	Ease of getting around
187	Ease of getting to events
188	Ease of shopping for necessities plus ability to get out into open space/ desert within minutes
189	Ease of travel
190	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.
191	Easily accessed good bus system and disabled (Van Tran)
192	Easy Access to Nature
193	Easy access (fast) to many diverse geographies/locales, both by road and air
194	Easy access to activities
195	Easy access to all my shopping needs, traffic is not tht bad
196	Easy access to central tucson events
197	Easy access to commercial areas (I live within 1/2 mile of three grocery stores and a farmers market) Campbell and Prince
198	Easy access to desert we live in
199	Easy access to everything in my community
200	Easy access to hiking trails . . . .
201	Easy access to hiking/biking trails in desert
202	Easy access to marijuana and drugs
203	Easy access to most points of interest
204	Easy access to mts. & Desert
205	Easy access to natural areas
206	Easy access to natural areas, beautiful views from afar.
207	Easy access to nature & integration of nature in my lifestyle.
208	Easy access to nature and wilderness areas.
209	Easy access to nature and wildlife.
210	Easy access to politicos, interest groups and meeting new folks
211	Easy access to recreational opportunities (hiking, camping�)
212	Easy access to snow/Rocky Point
213	Easy access to so many trails and places to ride our bikes
214	Easy access to southwest region attributes
215	Easy access to the freeway
216	Easy access to the natural wonders of Arizona
217	Easy access to the outdoors Lot of activities, sports, et Few big city problems - drugs, alcohol, etc. Access to University of Arizona
218	Easy access to trails, easy trips to Mt. Lemon.
219	Easy access to wilderness and public outdoor land
220	Easy access to wilderness areas
221	Easy access to wildlife areas
222	Easy to connect small chain to know all
223	Easy to get around and accomplish things without being hindered by excessive rain, snow, etc.
224	Easy to get around due to gridlike layout of community
225	Easy to get out for a quick hike
226	Easy to get out of the country and experience variety
227	Easy to get out of town to see the public lands
228	Easy to get outdoors fast.
229	Easy to het to Tucson - good priced flights - nice highway access
230	Easy to reach recreational areas
231	Easy, quick access to natural undeveloped spaces.
232	Either more direct air routes or faster, easier access to Sky Harbor.
233	Elementary school is close to my house
234	Enjoy camping, and motorcycle riding. Like being 30- 60 mins away from great outdoor environments.
235	Enrich downtown and improve accessibility
236	Ensure access across private land
237	Environment proximasl to Tucson
238	Environment, natural beauty, right in our backyard
239	Equal access to education
240	Every great city has a multitude of mass/public transit options. New York, Chicago, San Francisco, etc. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, the ability to enjoy a city is directly correlated to the ability to access it easily. Cars are for moving about small towns, extended trips, and insulating youself from others; cities--and the people who love them-- deserve public transit. Cities are the people who live there. Public transit allows us to mix with our neighbors, learn from our neighbors, become less afraid of our neighbors. Chicago is not Chicago without the El. New York is not New York without its subways. San Francisco is not San Francisco without its street cars and the Muni/BART. If we had more public transit options, I venture to say we would have less animosity and more compassion in Tucson. And less pollution, gridlock, and rage.
241	Everybody needs to get somewhere
242	Everyone should have better access to local, healthy food
243	Everything is close to my home
244	Everything is in reach
245	Everything is in relatively close proximity.
246	Everything you need is within a few miles drive and if you choose wisely - walk.
247	Family and friends here
248	Federal lands means access for all income levels
249	Feeling like you can go a short distance and be in a rural area
250	Feeling that 'everything' is accessible (near-by); feeling that i can 'know' the city, engage easily with it without getting lost physically or in accomplishing my business
251	Flexibility in doing and planning
252	Food access and production - too energy intensive
253	Food deserts and fast food gluts in the area, where the population has no access to healthy foods. Drachman has a map of food deserts
254	Foods Access
255	For a city, Tucson provides and atmosphere that is accessible both with respect to cost of entertainment and ability to get to and into most venues.
256	For me it is important to have places relatively close to get out of the city in the the desert
257	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.
258	For three reasons: (1) traffic is ugly and no one wants to deal with it; (2) environmental concerns; (3) better access to all Tucson has to offer
259	Forest covered mountain at 9,000 ft+ within an hour from town. Range from desert to mountains. Wonderful weather.
260	Friendly, accesible
261	From hiking to climbing to bouldering/scrambling, there are so many fairly easily accessibly places to take part in outdoor activities. It's a great juxtaposition with the more lively city life we do have. While I was living away from Tucson for a year, I definitely missed the ample opportunity to get outside. Currently, I prefer to spend my weekends outdoors, becoming closer with our surroundings.
262	From my house I can access the Rillito River Park and love to bike and run there. I can also walk or ride to many nearby parks with my child. I can easily get to beautiful hikes in the Catalinas and take day trips to amazing places in southern AZ. The way the mountains surround our region provides a protective and serene feeling that I have found no other place. Plus the lush desert is amazing. Oh, and the weather is good.
263	Fun, close, accessible
264	Getting people of the community more interested about the Park and just knowing what the NPS does and that there is this great wilderness right next to the city
265	Going to the mountains
266	Good hikes nearby
267	Grasslands to the southeast, mountains to the north, deserts to the west. It is still easy to escape Tucson when needed.
268	Great access to desert, mountains for recreation
269	Great areas to ride
270	Greater access
271	Greater access to affordable health care
272	Handicap accessible does not apply in this area, or in Tucson in general!
273	Having a lot available isn't worth nearly as much if getting there and parking takes the fun out of it.
274	Having access to an academic health center and great physicians; artistic, athletic and cultural events on campus; the intellectual vitality that radiates from a great university and the discoveries that its faculty bring to the community.
275	Having grown up in Massachusetts, it is a pleasure to me to be able to wake up and see the mountains. The sunsets and sunrises here are unforgettable and incomparable to those elsewhere in the country. Hikes and trails are easy to locate and access.
276	Having the 4 Mountain ranges all within a days drive for outings, hiking and family activities.
277	Having things in proximity decreases travel time and increases time available for accomplishing desired activities.
278	High quality of health care available
279	Highways/access
280	Hiking and access to lots of outdoor activities
281	Hiking year around. Monday's at Maynards. Cycling. Walking to city sponsored activities and gardening.
282	Housing affordability and workforce access is a problem
283	Housing and apartments are generally located close to shopping, transportation, shopping and medical (Doctor and Hospital) facilities. Travel time is reduced and response time by Fire Department and Police is good.
284	How quickly I can get to the mountains
285	I am a Tucson Native, been all over the US..No place else has the same setting..the ease to be in the outdoors, away from the hustle and bustle of work..
286	I am an outdoors person and enjoy the access to the catalina mountains, the desert and the healthy lifestyle.
287	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!
288	I an go from the desert to the pine forrest in 30 mins.
289	I appreciate the closeness to the mountains, lakes, and reachable distance to California and the ocean. I am a native Arizonan from Phoenix with family members throughout Arizona and California. The tennis, hiking, biking and walking weather is ideal for me!
290	I believe the President of the U of A should be as prominent as the Mayor or any of our Federal elected officials.
291	I camp, hike, shoot. Can be in remote areas in an hour, hour and a half.
292	I can access the natural environment easily in a number of ways - hiking, driving, viewing
293	I can access what I need easily
294	I can afford to own a home in midtown, walk or bike to my job at UA, and drive in less than 15 minutes to all the services I need.
295	I can do most of my shopping within five miles of my home.
296	I can easily take my family to a number of really great places to show them the ecological diversity and beauty that surrounds us.
297	I can easily walk around downtown
298	I can find serenity and peace from the realities of my daily job and life in these easily accessible places. The most lovely of places is a 20 minute drive from my house. Tucson is surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountains and deserts I have ever traveled to - they are in my 'backyard'.
299	I can get away and enjoy it without driving too far.
300	I can get to anywhere in Tucson in about 30 minutes.
301	I can go from downtown Tucson to the middle of pristine desert in 10 minutes for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching.
302	I can travel within hours and be at families home. They live in Mexico and California
303	I dislike driving but often the bus doesn't come frequently enough to the places I need to go.
304	I do not go downtown very often; it seems inaccessible and not very inviting--no walking paths, little business development, everyday events (not just weekends)
305	I do not like snow and contstand overcast skies, love the mountains and open vistas and hiking trails available so much of the year
306	I don't have to drive 40 miles for a specific supply/specialty, restaurant, etc.
307	I don't see well at night. i don't like to drive. Want creative ways to get to/from bus stops so I don't have to walk a long ways from bus stop to destination.
308	I easily can get where I need to go, there are lots of inexpensive things to do and quality educational and cultural events
309	I enjoy being able to drive 5 miles and be in the desert with no city noise
310	I enjoy being able to go for a hike at a moment's notice just a few minutes away from my house.
311	I enjoy being out in nature,especially with our great weather here, and the abundance and easy accessibility of trails or paths makes that very easy to do, with little travel time involved.
312	I enjoy being physically active and while I like to live in a larger city, I like quick access to areas that feel remote and free
313	I enjoy getting up each day and seeing the glorious mountains. Their proximity and beauty provide a grounding that stays with me during the day. The subtle beauty of the desert gives me a sense of place and an appreciation for nature's ability to adapt to challenges.
314	I enjoy hiking, golf, running, etc... Lots to do and lots of places to them within short distances.
315	I enjoy how the wildlife is at your feet almost every where you go, and how nice it is to see the vierty of animals every day.
316	I enjoy running, hiking, gardening, and the sun year round. I like being able to get out of the built environment quickly to the desert, mountains, and even to the ocean fairly easily.
317	I enjoy the ability to be able to easily get out of town and enjoy the sonoran desert. specifically I enjoy virtually all outdoor activities. cycling, hiking ,golf, hunting, fishing. just being outside. I like our climate, most of the time, I enjoy both inside and outside living space within our home and office. our climate is ideal for indoor / outdoor living
318	I enjoy the ability to locate into quiet-scenic areas that are proximal to Tucson in a short period of time.
319	I enjoy the foot bridges that allow me to get from where i am going without having to worry about vehicle traffic
320	I enjoy the opportunity to get to a trail system quickly that can take you to many places in town.
321	I enjoy the proximity to mountains, lakes and the natural desert settings that we live in.
322	I feel lucky to be in a hub right now -Sam Hughes neighborhood near Rincon Market. The place I like to practice yoga is close, the post office is close, I can get to 90% of my 'places' on my bike. It gives a sense of community - there should be more of this.
323	I feel that it employs a lot of people. It brings a sense of community and pride to Tucson and it is so important that locals have access to an insitution in order to get a quality education. It also brings tourism and out of towners to help boost the economy. All the sporting and theatre events the U of A provides is also so important and brings life to Tucson.
324	I feel that there should be more access or acknowledgment of community activities to bring people together, such as cleaning parks, planting trees, etc.
325	I find it personally essential to be connected to my natural environment, and there is ample opportunity for that to happen on a daily basis.
326	I find them mostly wise and easy to talk to.
327	I grew up in New York City and I enjoy certain things about City living; shopping, theatre, arts, movies and ethnic diversity. Tucson has these things without the intimidation factor which is present in a huge City like New York.
328	I grew up watching the shadows in the Catalina Mountains and watching the slopes and craigs turn pink in the sunset. It is important to me that our valley between these four magnificent mountain ranges stays pure, with easy access to the mountains and environment.
329	I have a nice home surrounded by great neighbors. It's a great central community near the U of A and UMC. Things I enjoy are close.
330	I have always lived in areas where it was easily accessible to find different ethnic cultures and their cuisine.
331	I have easy access to a major National Park and similar protected natural areas.
332	I have plenty of decent, affordable housing choices within close proximity to my job.
333	I have the opportunity to take advantage of the many cultures that make up Tucson by how I spend my time. Besides our Hispanic heritage we have the native Indian culture and the many other people who have come here to live. We easily can avail ourselves of these rich cultures and benefit from all of them.
334	I like being able to drive 15 minutes and be in the National Park and enjoy nature. The hiking here is excellent as well as the wild life and migratory birds.
335	I like being able to get to activities I'm interested in without having to drive long distances or paying a lot for parking.
336	I like being able to live in a smallish city and have such wonderful access to fabulous local restaurants, art galleries and cultural events.
337	I like being able to reach amazing hiking and outdoor activities within half an hour of my house
338	I like being out doors, being warm, walking in beautiful surroundings, being near the mountains.
339	I like being surrounded by the mountain ranges. I like being able to live outdoors all year long. I like being able to go from desert to pine trees in a half an hour drive.
340	I like hiking and backpacking in areas that feel remote, despite their proximity to town.
341	I like hiking and having quick access to mountains and desert
342	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!
343	I like living close to people from other areas, mexico's influence, the food, the discussions, the tolerance of differences
344	I like living in a city where I can leave the city behind when I want to and enjoy the beauty of nature. It puts life in the city in perspective.
345	I like living surrounded by mountains, I always know where I am and when I want to escape the heat or city life, I do not have to go too far.
346	I like that I am recognized in my grocery store and credit union, that my gym, restaurants, out-door events are friendly and close. I love that I can go to first class theater productions of many sorts, both local and national tours. I appreciate that we are not (yet) paved over and getting significantly hotter due to loss of open spaces.
347	I like that I can drive just minutes outside of Tucson and be in the wild desert.
348	I like that I can hike in the desert and in the mountains without driving too far. I enjoy the fall, winter and spring months and the beautiful sky. It is only this color in Tucson.
349	I like the animals in the tucson desert becuase sometimes you can meet them.
350	I like the fact that I can walk from my home to a natural area such as a wash or natural open space area without having to get in a car.
351	I like the proximity to the desert and mountains with their hiking and walking trails. Our desert is unique and beautiful.
352	I like the warm climate, but also like the proximity of cooler areas to escape to if the heat becomes too oppressive. This climate allows activity year-round.
353	I like to access hiking in canyons without having to drive too far
354	I like to do outdoor activities and there are many areas within an hour to explore
355	I like to hike and be close to nature without driving miles to get there.
356	I like to stay active. In the summer you can escape the heat by going to the mountains and still be able to exercise outdoors. In the winter, there are hiking/biking/walking trails all over town.
357	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.
358	I like when I go out I usually have a good chance of seeing people I know.
359	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.
360	I live on acreage on Tucson's west side and I get up every morning and marvel at the beauty of the landscape and the peace it gives me. I walk in the Tucson Mountain Park every day.
361	I live on the north west corner of the Presidio area and to shop I have to go at least a mile and a half. Plus an city center should be a place where you can walk and find entertainment and commerce easily. I know! It's difficult.
362	I love a little bit of both. Plenty to do in town, but very easy to be out in nature regularly.
363	I love being able to drive up any street and see a mountain backdrop. I never take for granted being able to drive or bike just a few minutes and reach beautiful desert, riparian canyons, and getaway mountains. I enjoy being able to hike year-round.
364	I love being able to see 4 mountain ranges from in town. And I love that in 15 minutes you can be out of town and hiking in the desert with no city noise and only saguaros and other desert plants around you.
365	I love being outdoors--for exercise, for relaxing, for family get-togethers--and Tucson has tons of wilderness/semi-wilderness spots that are easy to get to.
366	I love getting out of town and here it doesn't take an hour's drive
367	I love having the ability of being close to nature
368	I love how close nature is to the city (in the city, in fact!)
369	I love living dowtown, working in the North side of town, can visit Mt Lemmon, Sabino Canyon or go to Mexico all within an hour away.
370	I love that Tucson is home to community college and a state university--making education accessible to diverse populations in the region including Hispanics, low-income, and first-generation college students.
371	I love that you can go from a cool, green climate, to a saguaro adorned classic desert landscape to an alpine camp site in 30 minutes driving from Speedway and Tanque Verde Loop to Mount Lemmon. That is a Tucson marvel.
372	I love the ease of access to a healthy lifestyle.
373	I love the ease with which it is easy to get to the WILD outdoors here, for all levels of fitness. Sabino Canyon is easy, as are some trails in Saguaro National Monument, but the Finger Rock trail and others are harder. PRESERVE THE DESERT, and the approaches to places like Sabino Canyon.
374	I love the great Mexican food resturaunts and cultural events that I have access to living so close to the border.
375	I love the mild winters (until this one) and do not mind the heat. I love being able to see and visit the mountains and the desert.
376	I love the mountains and the fact that you can get away from the heat easily during summer and experience snow if you want during the winter!
377	I love the outdoors and nature. To live in a city of this size and have it all so accessible and close to us is amazing and special. I seriously wouldn't live here if they weren't here. Seriously!
378	I love the outdoors. It is so easy to go camping and hiking from Tucson.
379	I love the views of the mountains, access to the out of doors, the clilmate and the desert vegetation.
380	I love to hike and get out into nature. I feel more calm and at peace when I am hiking. Having nearby trails that are easily accessible is important to me.
381	I miss seeing first-run plays and performances as they generally bypass the area and we get older shows that are less appealing.
382	I moved from an area where i had a variety choices for a quick meal, i really enjoyed the street vendors it was always fun and fast to have such choices
383	I need to be able to connect with nature, whether by simply looking at the beauty of the Sonoran Desert from my home / business.
384	I need to get out of the city frequently to clear my mind and the desert is so close and wonderful for this.
385	I really appreciate the fact that in relativelt little time, one can be in undeveloped rural area containing an abundance and variety of flora and fauna.
386	I take adult classes at U of A, Pima CC, attend the opera and ATC, attend sports events (U of A., Accenture matches) - all easily accessible within 30 minutes drive and affordable.
387	I tend not to socialize or attend activities on the other side of town because of the time involved in getting across town.
388	I think Tucson is too spread out and as a result there is a great deal of pollution and traffic from cars. If downtown were more attractive more people will live closer to where they work and commute less.
389	I think it's important for a region with a rich history to keep that history alive and accessible. There are many areas in town where it feels as though one is in an open museum. Ft Lowell, the barrio, etc. Very important these areas remain intact, and that we don't forget the diverse cultural influences here.
390	I think the city is just about the right size - big enough to have 'culture', and small enough that you can escape to quiet places easily.
391	I think this would make travel much easier for a large portion of the Tucson population.
392	I think we have a greater appreication of the past perhaps because of the proximity of the Mexican border the interconnected relationships we have we each other.
393	I travel a lot and I love going in and out of this airport, even though it's not convenient regarding direct flights.
394	I use a 4 wheeled walker and there are not enough sidewalks and the ones that do exist are in horrible condition.
395	I want to get around to more places without having to drive. better for the environment, easier, cheaper, less dangerous.
396	I want to hop on a bus and go to the mall or the supermarket, and I want to know that a bus will come by every 15 minutes so that I can do that. I want to go out my door and ride a bike or walk for pleasure without getting mown down by cars.
397	I went to U of A from 2000-2004 and have so many great memories from there. I still find myself there for a game, a run, or to go out to eat on campus at least once a week. A lot of friends went back to Scottsdale, Chicago, L.A.....after graduation. Most are jealous that I'm still here and so close to UofA. I just wish there were better jobs available here for U of A graduates.
398	I would like to be less dependent on a car here. One of the things that is so nice about downtown being developed is that you have access to many amenities within walking distance.
399	I would like to go to many of the concerts like Willie Nelson etc., but don't want to drive to what seems like a whole different city. The community center large arena is ugly and unfriendly. I'd love to see it gone and replaced with a state of the art facility like other more progressive cities have. Phoenix has done such a good job putting all its entertainment, arts and sports venues downtown and close to each other. We sure lost out there.
400	I would like to see more openess about city finances
401	I would spend more time downtown if it was easier to access
402	I'm an artist and enjoy living in Tucson because interactive art events are easily accessible to everyone. Events such as Tucson Meet Yourself, the All Soul's Procession, Carnaval and many other activities that involve and unite the entire community. These activities give Tucson a feeling of a close knit village rather than a large city (even though Tucson is now a large city).
403	I'm an environmental scientist and outdoor enthusiast; I like to be able to hike, camp, and enjoy the outdoors close to home.
404	I'm delighted by personal encounters with coyotes, javelina, roadrunners, and rabbits. I love learning about native plants and how to incorporate them in my landscaping. You can be outdoors just about anytime of the year.
405	I'm in a wheelchair and it's very difficult to get around with roads and sidewalks torn up
406	IN THE WORLD OF COMPUTERS IT SEEMS THAT BUSSES COULD BE PROGRAMMED TO MEET AT TRANSFERRING POINTS SO THAT YOU WOULDN'T JUST MISS THE BUS YOU WANTED SOMETIMES YOU CAN SEE IT DRIVE OFF.
407	Identity - unique culture and history, access to diversity
408	If I need a doctor or a mechanic or a good theatre show or a great bank or lots of access to tight knit groups it is all here in Tucson.
409	If I want more...., whatever.... Not far from California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico. Easy traveling distance to many other wonderful communities.
410	If it gets to hot you can allways drive to Mt Lemmon to cool down and enjoy other scenery
411	If we can't get a freeway system, let's add a light rail system. I would like to be more sustainable and not drive often, but I can't depend on the Sun Tran. It would be great if I could take a light rail train to downtown on the weekends, or take the train to the mall, or even to some of the hiking spots in the Catalinas.
412	If we had a freeway loop, we would decrease the amount of truck traffic on city streets and increase the length of life of our streets. This would also allow us to have better, quicker access to businesses and services that are all over our city.
413	Impproves quality time
414	Improve access to medical care.
415	Improve access to mountians and desert areas.
416	Improved access to parks and libraries
417	In Tucson we have all 4 regions of mountains very close to us - usually within 30 minutes maximum drive time to be IN the mountain regions enjoying picnic areas and hiking trails or tram rides or sunset lookouts. You are never far from an outdoor experience!
418	In many other communities, activities that improve the quality of life are not accessible or not affordable. Tucson has a lot to offer from a lifestyle/quality of life perspective.
419	In our garden project here, we are making high quality and nutritious fruit and vegetables accessible to families
420	Incorporation or annexation by Sahuarita (access to government)
421	Increase access and improve all schools
422	Increase density and walkability for urban living
423	Increases access to education (jobs and entertainment, changing lives)
424	Interconnectedness, proximity/close together everything within 30 minutes
425	It allows me to get out of the city and into nature, hiking the trails, and enjoying beautiful scenery.
426	It has become harder to access the surrounding mountains and desert for the fences and private ownership. It is harder now to get high up (especially in the foothills) and be able to park and see the sunsets.
427	It has been a healthy economy, until lately. I need wild lands near my home. I greatly value the University. The climate is great.
428	It has to be more vibrant and alive, Weekends in downtown are not exciting. I know a lot is being doen to attrack neighbors to downtown such as 2nd weekedn in downtown. More people need to support the FOX theatre. I know more peopel who would not miss a basketball game, yet you have a live band performing at the FOX and they say it is too far.
429	It interrupts what you can do - for example it is difficult to network on the other side of town. It interferes with the things I'd like to do around town
430	It is 3 or 4 hours to the mountains or the beach
431	It is a beautiful region, the mountains are and the developing trail system are accessible.
432	It is a calming environment throughout the day. It makes it great to hike and not have to travel far before you can start hiking.
433	It is easy to become involved in so many groups and activities.
434	It is nice to be able to have balanced access to national/international brands in our community and also being able to dine and shop at a variety of locally-owned restaurants and small businesses that provide unique and regional items. I hope that this mix remains, rather than large out of town businesses overrunning our community to extract profit, or at the same time completely ignoring our area.
435	It is nice to have Phoenix close with its sports teams, shopping, concerts, but not have to live there. Tucson is also relatively close to San Diego which is another great place to visit.
436	It is possible to be in the city, with all it conveniences (and traffic) at one moment, and a short time later, be away from it all and in touch with nature in Sabino Canyon, or Mount Lemmon, or the Desert Museum.
437	It is pretty; beautiful
438	It is so close to drive 20 minutes and be in the desert to go hiking
439	It is tough to get around except in a car - I don't mind the bus and have ridden over the years, but not easily done for a working person, no other really desirable mode for more than a couple miles travel
440	It is very easy to leave your front door and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, riding your bike, etc.
441	It is within driving distance so if i need to get away colder places i have a place to go easily
442	It means less fancy clothes, just as much theatre, dining out casually, not far to go to get a good meal.
443	It offers me a chance to be very close (to Mexico)
444	It provides City ammenities while still being accessable.
445	It takes soooo long to get anywhere in Tucson! The traffic is ridiculous, and I feel like I spend most of my time in central Tucson because it just takes too long to go anywhere else
446	It would make the town more accessible and feel smaller. More sustainable
447	It's a beautiful place - within minutes you can be hiking in a canyon in total seclusion. There's so much to see and do and luckily weather permits us to get outside most of the year.
448	It's close to places I do not get to visit often, such as L.A., and Vegas.
449	It's convenient
450	It's easy to access the outdoors with hiking trails, sports facilities, parks.
451	It's hard to get in and out of the region (the airport)
452	It's important to me to live in a place that is naturally beautiful and that has access to outdoor activities (e.g., hiking)
453	It's nice to go hiking and not have to drive very far
454	It's nice to have it near but it's inconvenient because there are no bathrooms in the park
455	It's not too large. Downtown is accessible and fun without being so big that it's overcrowded and dirty
456	It's so easily accessible, even when one lives in central Tucson.
457	It's wonderful to wake up to good weather, to see beautiful landscape and to be close to a variety of beautiful environments within a few hours.
458	Its beauty, its easy accessibility, and climate. A ten minute drive to a beautiful hike
459	Its proximity to other neat places
460	Jobs in the community to reduce transportation
461	Just the right size. Easy to get around. know where places are. not overwhelming.
462	LOTS OF RURAL AREAS, NOT BIG CONGESTED AREA. EASY TO GET 'AWAY' FOR THE DAY FROM CITY TO MOUNTAINS OR DESERT OR GRASSLANDS.
463	Like mined people and ability to reconnect with nature daily
464	Like our natural surroundings, it's easily accessible and not at all elitist.
465	Like the access to university and all it offers
466	Like to travel
467	Limits access to public facilities
468	Live in a neighborhood, shop near home, do most things in tight circle, has a small town feel in a big place
469	Living in Tucson you can drive 20min to be in nature. Biking, climbing, are easily accessible
470	Living midtown, I have virtually no commute
471	Living on the East side, I find it a pain to get to the West side to buy things and attend events. If there were a more effective way to get across town that didn't force me to use my car, and didn't force me to sit in traffic for 45 minutes, I would do it more often.
472	Local officials are accessible - council members and supervisors are not isolated
473	Locating and gathering information regarding opportunities designed to lift the spirits, minds, and souls (bodies) of those less fortunate shouldn't be fraught with such difficulties and frustrations
474	Location
475	Location where the desert and mountains are easily accessable
476	Location�things nearby
477	Lots of nature/desert around
478	Lots of open space - horseriding/biking (close to the city) national parks close to the city (it's a tourist attraction)
479	Love having the mountains around us - to see, hike, visit
480	Love the desert and mountains and our own ski resort so close
481	Make UofA activity more accessible
482	Make it easier to access park, walk, public transit
483	Make it easier to get acroos Oracle
484	Make recycling easier for seniors
485	Make some places more accessible for people in wheelchairs.
486	Makes transition from one's working life environment to calm possible
487	Making the President of the U of A more visible
488	Many diversified things to do and places to go that make an easy day excursion.
489	Many family members and friends want to enjoy the area, disability access translates into universal accessibility... this adds to our diversity, making things accessible to families with strollers and the elderly.
490	Mild conditions for year round activities. Proximity to desert and mountains.
491	Mixed zoning would integrate areas, thus making certain things more within walking distance for me during my lunches or while at home and decreasing the chances of having 'food deserts'.
492	Mobility encourages a person to get out and partake in the stores/events in the community.
493	More access of local food for everyone
494	More accessibility for the hearing impaired
495	More accessible public transit
496	More and better concerts- driving to Phoenix is too long
497	More businesses=Need for restaurant, now we have to travel
498	More consistent wheelchair and white cane friendly pedestrian walkways
499	More first run shows and entertainment in the arts.
500	More fun, and easy-to-get-to activities - better access for youth
501	More is not necessarily better. The indiscriminate development of the area is going to ruin the very thing that makes Tucson so attractive: its open and protected desert spaces that are easily accessible to all. But this desert ecosystem is fragile and must be protected from development and any other kind of overuse.
502	More lively nightlife so I don't have to travel so much
503	More things I can walk to
504	More ways to build support (meeting new people, access to sports)
505	Most everything I need is close by
506	Most things are conveniently close, but you still get the feeling that you are not in a huge city.
507	Mountains / wild space close to urban space
508	Mountains and Mexico (M&M) Mountains have great views, and viewing too. Fun to hike. Proximity to Mexico, a foreign country for a day trip or weekend.
509	Mountains and access to wild areas
510	Mountains and close location to outdoor activites
511	Mountains and easy access to them and the desert
512	Mountains and hiking/nature nearby
513	Mountains well used
514	Moved here from Alaska and while the summers are hot, the winters are wonderful. Proximity to good hiking and outdoor activities, even snow, make Tucson an excellent place to live, play and enjoy life.
515	Much of Tucson is new 'stick and stucco', lacking personality and character. Areas like 4th Ave, downtown and older neighborhoods should be treated with respect and maintained as heart and soul of the city. Accessibility to downtown is not user-friendly.
516	Multi cultural and racial regions means access to understanding the cultures, access to unique celebrations and access to diverse food preferences
517	Multicultural aspect of Tucson and easy access to big city stuff
518	My friend lives right across the wash and my mother wont let me go across becaue it is unsafe
519	My neighborhood is conveniently located with easy access to other areas.
520	My work, my family, places to shop
521	National Forests and Parks are close.
522	Natural areas that are close
523	Natural beauty of our region and the ease of accessing it
524	Natural places close to city
525	Nature - not hard to get to the natural environment
526	Nature access
527	Nature is close by... I have a home in midtown area and one in 3 points. The best of both worlds
528	Nature is important to us and we recognize a need to protect and enjoy it. We spend a lot of time commenting on our beautiful mountains, sunsets and skies. We are aware that other people value our beauty. Sometime we are willing to exploit our good looks for personal gain, however. I spend a good deal of my free time hiking and enjoying nature. I would not want to live in a city where I could not go out into the wilderness.
529	Near Mountains
530	Nearness to Saguaro National Park, state parks, surrounding desert, opportunities for outdoor activities.
531	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
532	Need cross walks in the middle of the roads for disabled. We can't walk to corners to cross
533	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
534	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.
535	No matter where you are living in most of Tucson, you can reach a relatively intact portion of the Sonoran Desert Biome in about 20 minutes.
536	No matter where you live in this community/region you can tie on some shoes and take a walk; hike a canyon, trail, or the side of a mountain; cycle; run; or meet in a park to get a little exercise. Fresh produce is availabe at Farmer's Markets around town and all of the local stores offer wonderful produce as well.
537	No transparency or accountability. We have two poor systems of government operating ineffectively in the same valley (city & county)
538	Nonmotorized recreation and open space nearby
539	Not a long drive to get to the beach and the mountains
540	Not enough access to cheap, healthy food
541	Nothing is more than 30 minutes drive.
542	Offers a variety of community and cultural experiences and is close enough to Phoenix, making most everything else available as well.
543	Often need to go places.
544	On the south side of town there is very little access to cheap food aside from Food City
545	Once again, DIVERSITY! We have the harshest, most inhospitable, yet beautiful native habitat. Yet within a short distance, a pine forest, coastal region etc. . .
546	One of the few places you have such beautiful desert, close mountains, and varied environments
547	Only 4-6 hour drive to get to the ocean
548	Open space and living close to municipal services
549	Open spaces near town
550	Openess of the mountains and the sky, proximity to outdoors
551	Opportunities for hiking and moutain biking close to home. Close to wildlife and nature. Protected scenic views.
552	Opportunity to re-create in the most beautiful settings on the planet - easy access to more beauty, well kept grounds, etc
553	Options
554	Our environment ... and easy access to trails and mountains ... is what sets us apart from our neighbor to the North. We must protect this beauty to preserve that which makes us special.
555	Our mountains are beautiful and it is easy to get out of the city to hike and enjoy nature
556	Our mountains surrounding, both views and access
557	Our proximity to mountains, open areas, other towns in southern Arizona
558	Our proximity to some of the most wonderful places on earth makes Tucson a gem in the desert. I have often said that I can take a protractor, draw a seven-hour driving circumference around our city, and have a great weekend in a beautiful place, easy peasy.
559	Our size and proximity to the natural world.
560	Outdoor activities close to home
561	Outdoor recreation is just out the back door. The wonders of the desert are all around us for our enjoyment.
562	People in Tucson need to be able to get to certain locations at specific times.
563	Phoenix is an ever growing leviathan that long ago outstripped its self-sustaining ability. Tucson has outstripped its ability to self-sustain as well but because we are a smaller city, we have a much better chance of changing that. We can be a model of sustainability, health and self-sufficiency for the rest of the southwest if we just take the time to understand we don't need to be like Phoenix or other large cities. I like Tucson because it feels personal and accessible. I like Tucson because I can get out of it in less than half an hour.
564	Physical and spiritual access to the natural environment
565	Physical surroundings and access to southern Arizona.
566	Please, let's not turn into LA or Las Vegas; build on healthy, sustainable living. The thing that makes Tucson special for me is the natural beauty, the easy access to open spaces. People are important, but so are the native plants and animals that have called this basin home long before we arrived.
567	Presence of University of AZ - exposure to science, astronomy, the arts, and accessibly to same
568	Prevalence of nature trails and hiking paths
569	Prioritize quality education and make higher education accessible for low income.
570	Private and charter schools are the wave of the future, provide more choice for parents and students - and charter schools are available to all in the community regardless of income
571	Provide greater accessibility and walkable areas throughout the region
572	Proximity & accessibility to forest and desert
573	Proximity and active and passive access to outdoor opportunities, both natural and developed
574	Proximity of Health Care facilities
575	Proximity of a major university
576	Proximity of downtown to hiking, biking, prehistory, and history
577	Proximity of mountains and desert
578	Proximity of the beautiful, untarnished mountains
579	Proximity of things
580	Proximity to Mexico
581	Proximity to Mexico adds an attractive dimension to our lives.
582	Proximity to Mountains
583	Proximity to Oceans, Mountains and Deserts
584	Proximity to Phoenix & rest of the state
585	Proximity to San Diego, Las Vegas
586	Proximity to Santa Catalina Mountains
587	Proximity to Tucson(UA/TIA)
588	Proximity to a variety of natural open spaces
589	Proximity to border
590	Proximity to cultural events
591	Proximity to excellent natural attractions
592	Proximity to expansive and important areas
593	Proximity to good hiking, mountains to escape the heat
594	Proximity to great hiking and natural scenery
595	Proximity to incredible outdoor opportunities
596	Proximity to larger communities
597	Proximity to lovely mountain & desert hiking
598	Proximity to mountain and desert region
599	Proximity to natural areas;small town feel;climate
600	Proximity to natural beauty
601	Proximity to natural desert environment
602	Proximity to natural environment
603	Proximity to natural environments and beauty visible from town
604	Proximity to nature
605	Proximity to nature and its resources
606	Proximity to open space and wilderness areas.
607	Proximity to outdoor activities
608	Proximity to services, culture and education
609	Proximity to the Great Outdoors
610	Proximity to the Sonoran Desert.
611	Proximity to the U of A
612	Proximity to the US-Mexico Border
613	Proximity to the university and what it offers (music, arts, cool science stuff,young people and more diversity)
614	Proximity to the west coast and Mexico/So America
615	Proximity to unpopulated beautiful terrain
616	Proximity to wilderness
617	Proximity to wilderness/hiking
618	Public Transportation Access
619	Public lands accessible (mountains, parks, trails, etc.)
620	Quick access to trails
621	Ready access to the natural environment
622	Reasonable airline and interstate road connections
623	Recreation opportunities abound close to town
624	Relatively easy access & nearby
625	Restaurants, galleries, theatre, places to walk around-all downtown and close to each other
626	Road avaliability, I-10, I-19, Oracle Rd., Speedway, Broadway, 22nd St., Ajo, etc.
627	SINCE I CAN'T TRAVEL A GREAT DISTANCE IT IS A TREAT TO GO TO THE CASINO AND COOL OUT.
628	Safe and accessible hiking and walkways
629	Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Forest, county and city natural parks, recreational access and importance of nature preservation
630	Seems very limited in scope. Out in Vail, if someone car breaks down and they don't have a 2nd car, there is no way to get to work (that I'm aware of) - be it train or bus.
631	Services at neighborhood centers have been cut to the bone. It is not even possible to access the centers for neighborhood activities. Recreation activities that are not paid for by outside interests (Soccer leagues, baseball leagues) are now non-existent.
632	Shopping convenience
633	Shopping locally is very important to me
634	Size, big enough to have all I need, small enough toi be accessible
635	Small pockets of communities or everything that interests me. All I have to do is look, and there is a club that exists
636	So close to nature
637	So great to be able to go hiking in a pristine, natural desert within minutes of my central Tucson home.
638	So many more individuals and families, as well as businesses and governmental agencies would be better of it it were easier to access roegular medical care for ear infections, strep throat, minor fractures, sprained ankles. Thank how much better of people would be if they could get treated and get medicines without hassles. AACCESS is a cruel hoax. People with no income, or $500 permonth income are dropped regularly, denied care, and forced to reapply every coiple of months, and that was before the current draconian measurees were being discussed.
639	So much public land here and it's fully accessible
640	So people can get together easily and work and play together
641	So you don't have to waste gas driving all around town to go to one store
642	Some are hard to access from major roads
643	Something is always going on and things like The Loft, the University, the Tibetan monk who does the mandala the last couple years, the Festival of Books, and all of it being in reasonable reach are wonderful
644	Sonoran desert / Nature close by
645	Sonoran desert, mountains, the ability to access it with relative ease.
646	Stunning mountains, close proximity of different landscapes) accessibility to mtns
647	That a national park it close to a major metropolitain city. It protects the state's namesake cactus
648	That we are close to the Mexican border
649	The Tucson community is surounded by natrual beauty - the mountains, the arroyos, the saguaros and other features. Open space, access to nature, opportunities to enjoy nature - are one of the areas greatest features and needs to be preserved, with access and opportunities expanded. (Closing state parks is not a positive step)
650	The UA provides so many varied events and activities. I can walk the campus and enjoy it's beauty (the arboretum is amazing!). I can attend a high quality, nationally renowned performance (i.e. Wicked!). I can visit the State Museum. I can see student productions. So much is there!!
651	The ability to access these areas within a short duration to maximize weekend and vacation visits.
652	The ability to access trails quickly and easily.
653	The ability to escape heat in summer months, and the vista provided year around.
654	The ability to get out into nature easily, to see the mountains from my yard, and to enjoy the desert coridors that reach into our urban areas. I need to breath the clean air and hear the sounds of nature and feel my connection to nature. It provides a healthy touchstone.
655	The ability to go from the city to the mountains for hiking and recreation.
656	The ability to see cactus, yet drive 4 hrs and see snow
657	The ability to take two hours 'vacations'
658	The ability to walk and bike to most destinations
659	The access to nature.
660	The access to outdoor activities
661	The accessibility - Grant and Oracle intersection is bad
662	The accessibility and variety of fun things to do
663	The accessibility of nature.
664	The accessibility to our natural resources the mountains and arid desert is a demonstration of our communities commitment to preserving our gift of the land.
665	The availability of a multitude of golf courses
666	The availability of a variety of cultural, recreational & affordable resources.
667	The availability of and proximity to natural open space areas. It's also important that when I go to these places, they aren't overly crowded.
668	The availability of park space for everyone's use
669	The beautiful environment and access to nature
670	The beauty of the desert and mountains is accessible to all.
671	The big sky, desert to mountain access, hiking and camping, weather.
672	The bike trail that winds along the I-10 & wash between Grant & 22nd street - now paving north up to Ruthraff- great path! easily accessible-
673	The close proximity of the people
674	The continual visual access to the beautiful mountains, the easy physical access to beautiful natural sites. The year around possibility for out door activity and bicycle commuting. The year around possibility for out door activity and bicycle commuting
675	The convienence I have with my parents
676	The diverse nature of the area allow all of the necessary services to be available without the crush of a bigger city
677	The easy access of desert and mountain trails
678	The energy and feel of gathering together to do something active. I am a bike cyclist and generally try to commute my 10 mile distance to work. People who are advocating for more community and accessibility and public space are the ones who also push for safer and better bike use. Also, with events like Maynard's, there is a shared effort by the business community to support and grow the use and enjoyment of downtown.
679	The fact that we live in a community where most feel it is important to not only plan for development in the future, but doing it in a way that protects the beauty of this area. One of the important reasons I like living here are the natural open areas that are so close to where we live and accessable.
680	The flatness of the desert lends itself to easier accessibility to homes and businesses yet I can see the mountains and drive to them.
681	The food is amazing and a wonderful way to introduce people to a new culture - epsecially if you've never lived in a region that has access to these types of foods and cooking methods.
682	The less traffic the more city is accessible to me (less expensive, less time, more entertainment and fulfillment in life; less anxiety)
683	The library, markets, parks, everything I need is close.
684	The metropolitan area has close access to natural areas that can be enjoyed in many ways.
685	The mountains and desert and close proximity to multiple trails of multiple distances. I'm a runner and hiker.
686	The mountains are beautiful reminders that an escape from the city is a short trip away, and the expanses of desert provide welcome relief from the urban sprawl.
687	The mountains are close by & you can get away from the city easily.
688	The mountains in the region are close enough to visit and use recreationally - but they are also amazing to see from the valley and provide a sense of place and physical direction. This is one of the few places in the world where I can tell where I am based on the mountains.
689	The natural beauty and access to nature
690	The nearby mountain ranges and other natural areas.
691	The proximity of Mt. Lemmon
692	The proximity of nature
693	The proximity of the mountains
694	The proximity to the mountains, desert, city, rural landscape - all are within 20 minutes.
695	The proximity to the natural world & wild places
696	The ready availability of culture, nature, diversity.
697	The reason I remain in Tucson is because of the hiking and biking opportunties that abound around the city.
698	The relative ease of and accessibility to various city locations e.g. the library, government agencies, parks, events, medical facilities... to name a few
699	The representation of the arts. Even though it is meager it is varied and accessible.
700	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.
701	The town is small enough and we close enough in (Sam Hughes) that we can be downtown in 10 minutes
702	The university brings in new people and ideas. The school fosters new artists and business leaders. Without it..we would still be in caves.
703	The upland Sonoran Desert ecology is unlike anyplace in the world. So much of the environment is accessible and close by making it easy for people to interact with the physical beauty of Tucson.
704	The weather, the close proximity to nature and outdoor activities
705	The well protected and easily accessible wild and wilderness areas close to such a large city allow all citizens to keep in touch with the plants, animals and environment from which we evolved and retain an appreciation for the fragility of our environment and the need to honor and protect it
706	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.
707	There are areas of the region where parks and libraries are easy to access - but voids in other parts of the region where there are not these services for students and families.
708	There are many access issues for the disabled which are not enforced locally. Engage the disabled community in discussions about improvements to parks, recreation, transit etc.
709	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.
710	There are many things of interest in Tucson and the layout of the town makes access to them easy.
711	There are natural light rail corridors which would make travel easy and open access to downtown from Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, etc. Most areas have vibrant development upon such corridors.
712	There are outdoor recreation areas available in all directions. I can hike, bike and horse back ride. I have lived in East Tucson and West Tucson. Both have easy access to lots of outdoor recreation.
713	There are plenty of things to do in the area without having to travel very far. Basically, you do not have to travel to Phoenix for shopping, services, etc.
714	There are some areas in town that have a lot of drugs and safety issues. I think Tucson needs to focus on these issues because it will help the greater part of our community. For example, I live at Alvernon and Grant. This intersection is AWFUL. It's full of big box stores and there are many drug arrests in the area. However, I love the location. I am 5 minutes from the Rillito, 10 from St. Philips plaza, 5 mins from Trader Joes, 2 mins from the Botanical Gardens, etc. This is such a great area of town, but the crime is holding it back. I am certain there are other areas with this concern as well.
715	There is more personal interaction with people, including those who are in important positions; easy access (small airport)
716	There needs to be better connections from residential to commercial areas
717	There's a lot of natural beauty here, with the mountains so close. Mt Lemmon is close and gives us a different type of beauty.
718	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.
719	They are beautiful and so close
720	They are places to escape city life
721	Things are convenient, dress is casual, it's easy to get outdoors, people are friendly and open.
722	Things that used to be easily accessible are now closed or paid-for. It inhibits peoples' use of the facilities
723	Things to do and see as well as shopping are all witin a short drive.
724	This adds value and beauty to this area that I live and work. It allows me to feel as if I'm living far away from town, when in reality I'm minutes from downtown. I like not having to drive hours and hours or huge entrance fees to go hiking or to enjoy the Tucson mountain areas.
725	This allows us to enjoy the natural environment we live in for the majority of the year without extensive preparation. Just get out and enjoy it.
726	This creates a connection to nature and promotes sustainable living, plus offers healthy lifestyle choices
727	This desert is unlike any in the world. Along with the close proximity to the mountains, the exposure to a variety of ecological environments are unique.
728	This is a great city for trying to leave - easy airport in and out, can take road trips easily to lots of places. Easy weekend trips
729	This is more TUCSON than the rest of the 'region' but I value having a neighborhood where we interact and talk to one another, we have places to walk, walk our dogs, and have facilities (markets etc) within walking distance and these facilities are at a scale where we don't need to take our cars to lug our big boxes home afterward. I also value the cultural diversity in our neighborhood this diversity is something to be celebrated not something to be scared of.
730	This would make it easier for me to experience Tucson
731	This would make more parts of the city more accessible to more people.
732	Though I am not a big hiker, I do appreciate being able to go exploring and camping with just a short drive from my home. Astronomy is my hobby and I love Kitt peak and the science community that is built up in Tucson and the amazing scientific achievements from the University of Arizona.
733	To drive from one area to another you have to travel umpteen miles out of your way to get to where you are going. Example from Camino Loma Alta to go to the Houghton Corridor I can go down Old Spanish trail to Escalante down to Houghton then back down Houghton. Or I can go to Mary Ann Cleveland Way down to Houghton and then back up Hougton.
734	To have the natural environment close and accesible is nourishing
735	Trails and access to the desert
736	Transportation/access
737	Tucson has a climate that enables me to never shovel snow again. I enjoy the proximity to mountains and the various seasons that allow for outdoor activities.
738	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
739	Tucson has a very wide assortment of art and cultural activities and options that are generally reasonably priced and accessible to everyone
740	Tucson has great music, theater, opera, art -- and these are accessible without a long drive or struggle to park.
741	Tucson is a great place for food. There are so many choices (and healthy choices!). I also really appreciate the slow food movement in Tucson. With chefs like Janos Wilder, the Tucson CSA, and several farmers markets we are making our access to food more secure (and delicious!).
742	Tucson is easy to live in. Modest cost of living. Great weather and many cultural and recreational options exist and are easy to get to. Culture is laid back.
743	Tucson is small enough that it doesn't take too long to get anywhere yet big enough that it has most everything you need.
744	Tucson is wide open, easy to get around, and we have a multitude of mom and pop businesses who realize the importance of knowing their clients, and participating in the community.
745	Tucson needs to be accessible to everyone
746	Tucson seems to be a diverse town in several ways. Our proximity to the border allows for a strong Hispanic community. Our climate allows for retirees to come here from all over the country. But Tucson also seems to have more political diversity than other towns in Arizona. This diversity is a strength that has yet to be developed.
747	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.
748	Unique natural environment close at hand
749	University access
750	Urban living with close proximity to public land/wilderness
751	Urban yet easy to get out in nature
752	Variety of day trips that are possible
753	Very accessible natural environment
754	Very convenient and casual. Easy to access and quick to deal with
755	View scape and accessibility of nature
756	Visual and real access to desert and mountains
757	Visual beauty, 350 days of sunshine and access to the desert
758	Want to maintain the environment near Tucson, keep it close and accessible
759	We are fortunate to have access to music, dance, and theatre. Art enriches our lives and helps us have a better understanding of the human spirit and intelect.
760	We are having to spend our money for entertainment away from Tucson
761	We can go where we want to go
762	We can visit children and grandchildren with minimum hassle
763	We have access to wild areas, hiking close to the city. We have wild life in town. We do not need to go far to enjoy an outdoors wild experience.
764	We have accessible wildlife because of our parks and bike paths
765	We have economic barriers to access to healthy food
766	We have fabulous recreational opportunities here within a one hour drive - Mt Lemon, Madera Canyon, Sabino Canyon, the Tucson mtns, lots of parks, the river walks, bike paths, Fantasy Island. Its easy to get outside and enjoy the outdoors quickly.
767	We have high quality services throughout the community that are accessible to everyone.
768	We have saved and treasure our natural beauties surrounding our area. There are alot of people who live here who are committed to saving the land from cement and houses. I love being able to drive 15-20 minutes and I am in the beautiful dessert taking a hike.
769	We live here for access to the desert and the mountains. If Rosemont and other mines destroy those venues, why stay?
770	We live in the NW Tucson area and can walk along the washes to maintain a sense of nature from our house. KEEP green space and undisturbed areas. I've lived in big(ger) cities on both the East and West coast, which have become giant parking lots. Tucson still has the desert appeal.
771	We moved here from Los Angeles in 1993; in Tucson everything is close, roads are in a grid pattern, you hardly ever have to get on the freeway unless you're going somewhere else. Work, school, shopping, etc. are all within a short drive or walk.
772	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.
773	We need to build some higher density housing closer to the center of town, instead of sprawling out so much. that would go with the transportation, and help us create more culture.
774	We need to make education a priority--make it higher quality, and make it accessible to all no matter income or documentation status
775	We want to keep Tucson a place that offers good jobs so we don't lose talent. If we offer good jobs, good school a vibrant downtown and acces to teh art, Tucson can be a great place to stay.
776	We'd like to do more short trips without eating up so much time to and from. It can make a three-day trip from a one-day event.
777	What about access to mental health care as well?
778	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.
779	What more is to say. The mountains can be seen from everywhere, and provide relief from the heat. A short trip in any direction gets one out of the city and into the country.
780	When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you don't have far to go.
781	Wilderness areas close by
782	Wildlife out my front door
783	Will encourage development of downtown and access between campus and downtown - student housing downtown
784	With a short radius of Tucson you can go to anything from the Opera, beach or snow skiing. It really has everything you want.
785	With such a vibrant Hispanic and Native American communities, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn about other cultures.
786	Within 15 minutes you can be in the environment, in nature
787	Within a short 15-30 min. dirve time you can get our of the city and into nature for hiking, biking, etc
788	Within two hours or less of almost pristine desert, grass lands, oak forest, pine forest, etc.
789	Work with the University of Arizona to make it more accessible to local residents.
790	Would prefer to live in a smaller community (like Sierra Vista) but having the ability to get to a bigger City as part of a day trip. I can live in Tucson and travel to Phoenix when I need to experience the big City. Would prefer to live in Sierra Vista and travel to Tucson or Phoenix when I need the Big City 'feel'.
791	Year round outdoor access to parks and recreational activities are important to a healthy community. Equally important is the accessibility to higher education at the community college and university level.
792	Yes the summer heat gets old in August, but I like the fact that in the winter I can go skiing on Saturday and then work in the yard in short sleaves on Sunday.
793	You can access everything from farmer's market to high end retail all in one spot
794	You can be exposed to a variety of cultures, religions, socioeconomics, etc without having to try very hard to do it
795	You can be in a city and get out of it into nature
796	You can be in the mountains in a hour, access to lakes and four hours from the ocean,
797	You can drive to someplace, it's comfortable. I can drive to Mt. Lemmon and it's cold, then drive south and its' completely different. I walk outside and I see coyotes
798	You can get all of the benefits of a big city social/event life w/ a short drive to Phoenix
799	You can go to parks and hike within minutes of downtown
800	You can snow ski and play in the swimming pool on the same day, visit historic sites, get to places that are off the beaten track to have some isolation (if you need it!)
801	You can't enjoy camping, hiking and riding in the surrounding mountains and desert as much if you can't get to them.
802	You have access from basically any side of town