Have you had an opportunity to review the draft plan?
Yes
Do you currently visit the preserves? Select all that apply.
Yes, Hayden Butte Preserve
In your opinion, what three recommendations should the city prioritize first? Please list in order of importance with #1 being the most important.
Diversity of the mountain and the city by keeping the holiday displays
Please provide comments on the recommendations related to Hayden Butte Preserve.
Our team and the Tempe Muslim community have reviewed the Preserve Management Plan, and we are very pleased to see that the city is working to improve and preserve A-mountain. However, regarding the proposal to discontinue the holiday displays, we strongly urge the city to engage in a broader discussion with the community on this matter.
The longstanding tradition of holiday displays—particularly the crescent displayed during Ramadan—has become an integral part of our community and it reflects the success of diversity in Tempe. Although the Muslim community’s participation in this tradition began only in 2023, it has already had a significant positive impact, bringing people together and enhancing our cultural representation whether for Muslim students or families in Tempe. This is why we feel it’s important for the city to reconsider removing this communal opportunity. While we fully support preserving the land, we also believe it is possible to implement regulations that minimize environmental impact. Clearer guidelines that allow for minimal environmental damage, while still permitting various communities across Tempe to participate in these meaningful traditions, would create a platform for our community’s diverse values and customs to be represented.
The absence of such displays in the city's offerings would create a gap in cultural representation, which we believe is crucial to address. As Tempe continues to grow in diversity, it’s important that our public spaces reflect that diversity, making all residents feel seen, respected, and included.
We hope the city will work with us to find a solution that strikes a balance between environmental preservation and the cultural richness of our community. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this further and to collaborate on a solution that honors both our environment and our shared traditions.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please provide comments on the recommendations related to Papago Preserve.
No response.
In your opinion, what three objectives should the city prioritize first? Please list in order of importance with #1 being the most important.
No response.
Please provide comments on the draft Preserve Management Plan objectives.
No response.
Additional comments on the overall draft Preserve Management Plan
No response.
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Have you had an opportunity to review the draft plan?
Do you currently visit the preserves? Select all that apply.
In your opinion, what three recommendations should the city prioritize first? Please list in order of importance with #1 being the most important.
Please provide comments on the recommendations related to Hayden Butte Preserve.
Our team and the Tempe Muslim community have reviewed the Preserve Management Plan, and we are very pleased to see that the city is working to improve and preserve A-mountain. However, regarding the proposal to discontinue the holiday displays, we strongly urge the city to engage in a broader discussion with the community on this matter.
The longstanding tradition of holiday displays—particularly the crescent displayed during Ramadan—has become an integral part of our community and it reflects the success of diversity in Tempe. Although the Muslim community’s participation in this tradition began only in 2023, it has already had a significant positive impact, bringing people together and enhancing our cultural representation whether for Muslim students or families in Tempe. This is why we feel it’s important for the city to reconsider removing this communal opportunity. While we fully support preserving the land, we also believe it is possible to implement regulations that minimize environmental impact. Clearer guidelines that allow for minimal environmental damage, while still permitting various communities across Tempe to participate in these meaningful traditions, would create a platform for our community’s diverse values and customs to be represented.
The absence of such displays in the city's offerings would create a gap in cultural representation, which we believe is crucial to address. As Tempe continues to grow in diversity, it’s important that our public spaces reflect that diversity, making all residents feel seen, respected, and included.
We hope the city will work with us to find a solution that strikes a balance between environmental preservation and the cultural richness of our community. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this further and to collaborate on a solution that honors both our environment and our shared traditions.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please provide comments on the recommendations related to Papago Preserve.
No response.In your opinion, what three objectives should the city prioritize first? Please list in order of importance with #1 being the most important.
No response.Please provide comments on the draft Preserve Management Plan objectives.
No response.Additional comments on the overall draft Preserve Management Plan
No response.