| Likes | Concerns | Ideas/Changes |
Low Crime Rate and Public Safety: - Satisfaction with the low crime rate, contributing to a sense of safety in the community.
| Social and Community Issues: - Homelessness and lack of affordable housing.
- Gentrification and the impact on affordability and diversity.
- Challenges with neighborhood plans, outdated regulations, and limited accessible housing.
| Public Safety and Justice: - Reallocate budget resources to fund programs that create public safety and promote community wellness.
- Focus on restorative and transformative justice, demilitarize law enforcement, and redefine "crime" to prioritize harm reduction and community prosperity.
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Economic Clusters and Support for Startups: - Appreciation for economic clusters, support for startups, and efforts to maintain and boost local businesses.
| Economic Issues: - Employment challenges and retention of college graduates.
- Financial threats to non-profit organizations supporting arts, culture, and recreation.
| Local Economy and Self-Sufficiency: - Promote a circular economy by growing and producing essentials locally to reduce dependence on external sources.
- Support local businesses and artisans by focusing on enriching the local culture and economy.
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Openness to Constituent Concerns: - Tucson is receptive to hearing and addressing the concerns of its residents.
Transparent Government Meetings: - Praise for transparent government meetings, accessible through platforms like Zoom and recordings for later viewing.
| Policy and Governance: - High allocation of budget towards the police force and concerns about deaths in Pima County jails and prisons.
- Regulatory weaknesses, hindering city goals in water and energy management.
| Community Engagement: - Encourage citizen participation and involvement in city planning and decision-making processes.
- Foster connectivity among community members and maintain public spaces, such as Reid Park Band Shell and Sam Lima Park Trail.
- Organize programs for cleaning up parks and improving public spaces.
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Vibrant Atmosphere and Aesthetics: - Enjoying the city's vibrancy, aesthetics, and bustling activity, enhancing employment satisfaction and overall well-being.
Downtown Reinvestment and Urban Development: - Appreciation for reinvestment in downtown and street development projects, contributing to the city's vibrancy and economic growth.
Art and Cultural Expressions: - Valuing public murals, artistic expressions, and cultural diversity within the city.
| Urban Development and Infrastructure: - Overdevelopment and lack of consideration for pedestrians, bikers, and public transit.
- Inadequate maintenance of parks, soccer fields, and poor road designs.
- Limited park areas compared to the average US city and insufficient access to parks for citizens.
- Health and safety issues in parks and neighborhoods.
| Housing and Development Regulations: - Implement affordable housing programs, including tiny house initiatives and bonds for affordable housing development.
- Encourage diverse housing options, including multifamily and shipping container housing.
- Review and update zoning regulations to increase housing density around transportation hubs and reduce parking requirements.
Urban Development: - Reinvest in mixed-use infill projects within the central city and focus on sustainable architecture.
- Develop mixed-use neighborhoods with housing, services, and employment opportunities.
- Create a tall multi-use tower and other high-end retail and residential spaces downtown.
- Implement shipping container housing and prioritize affordable housing for various demographics.
- Preserve open spaces and conserve water by avoiding new parks with grass installations.
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Bicycle Accessibility and Transportation Infrastructure: - Highlighting the city's bike lanes, bike boulevards, and initiatives to improve transportation infrastructure, promoting bike accessibility and alternative transportation.
| Transportation: - Inefficiencies and limitations in public transit, especially during weekends and at night.
- Challenges with road infrastructure, high vehicle reliance, and safety concerns for pedestrians and bikers.
| Transportation and Mobility: - Extend the light rail and improve public transit options, including bus rapid transit (BRT).
- Create bike-friendly infrastructure, including dedicated lanes and bike boulevards.
- Prioritize pedestrian and bike safety, reduce car dependency, and encourage alternate transportation.
- Improve walkability through road diets, complete streets, and increased frequency of buses, especially at night and on weekends.
- Enhance the public transit experience with shaded bus stops, seating, and reliable alerts.
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Strong Research Base with UofA: - Recognizing the University of Arizona as a valuable asset, contributing to a strong research base in the city.
Outdoor Space and Recreational Activities: - Enjoying the abundant outdoor spaces, parks, trails, and recreational activities that Tucson offers.
| Environmental Concerns: - Water scarcity and excessive use, particularly regarding park landscaping and grass.
- Environmental impact of electricity generation and transportation.
- Urban heat island effect, warming nights, and loss of CAP water.
| Environmental Sustainability: - Reward Tucsonians for reducing their carbon footprint and water consumption through financial incentives.
- Invest in sustainable landscaping and water usage across the city.
- Use solar power to operate electric buses and other city facilities.
- Implement water reclamation efforts and increase plastic recycling availability.
- Encourage communal solar generation and graywater systems.
- Reduce sprawl, prioritize infill, and limit outward growth to conserve resources.
- Increase shaded areas and green spaces, focusing on reducing paved surfaces.
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