Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I am very uncomfortable with the plans to build high-rise/high-density apartment buildings on Mill and Rural roads. Traffic congestion is already a problem on these streets and you would be adding thousands more cars to the streets. Also, the multiple units will not allow for open space, sustainable architecture or liveable or affordable spaces.
The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. I'm looking for no changes to the 2050 general plan. If you want high-density housing, confine it to Apache where there is light rail available for students who are the most likely consumers of these apartments. I have so many comments that they wouldn't fit into this block of space. I want us to be thinking about the quality of life issues, not appeasing developers who are the ones who will make the big bucks on these projects. They are the ones pushing for these changes to the General Plan and I want the City to push back and ask itself what is best for neighborhoods, our schools, our children and the environment. What is sustainable in a land-locked city? What is the impact of dense development?
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. Yes, on a survey, Yes, at an event, Other - With members of the planning department on a long Zoom call
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live and work in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Tempe Today (water bill insert), Email, Neighbor, At an event

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. No have no desire to see this abysmal plan implemented. Tempe is now an overpopulated, traffic congested nightmare. The abundance of high rise structures have provided a multitude of renter residents who are non-property tax contributors and as renters not responsible property owners that support lower property taxes. These renters are voting for expensive incentives (aka handouts) that local government should not be providing.
I came from an East coast big city to this beautiful desert home town that is now a very metropolitan overcrowded, crime ridden and nightmarish big disappointment that makes me want to move. Many of my neighbors and acquaintances have already left in disgust of the outrageous growth that is not sustainable as we face water shortages, traffic jams, increased crime and numerous auto accidents.

The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. All of it.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Neighbor

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I don't like the emphasis on density and development in the Central Tempe area. I live near Rural and Broadway and traffic is already busy. The quiet neighborhoods already are a cut-through.
The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. Slides 27 and 77 are problematic
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Email

Hello, I am (select all that apply) A Tempe community member
I visit City of Tempe parks Yes
(If yes) This is the park I visit most often: Kiwanis Park
(If yes) I visit this park because: (check all that apply) There are amenities I like to use (fields, playgrounds, ramadas, etc.), I feel safe, I have positive social interactions there, It is a good place to relax, It is near where I live
I participate in City of Tempe Parks and Recreation Programs Yes
(If yes) I participate in these City of Tempe Parks and Recreation Programs: (check all that apply) Dance, Music, Theater, Art, Ramada or facility rentals, Special events or programs in parks
As a result of this study, parks and recreation spaces in Tempe could be eligible for new amenities based on a number of criteria. Examples are not limited to the following list. Which 3 amenities would you choose to have in your neighborhood? Garden, natural area, trees, or wildlife habitat, Pickleball Court, Walking/fitness trail
When I think of parks and recreation facilities and programming for Tempe I would prioritize: (please rank in order of importance) More drop-in programs and events, Education and hands-on learning experiences, Arts and cultural experiences, Physical health, fitness and well-being , Social and Cultural events, Programs in languages other than English, Facilities and programs for aging adults, Outdoor programming for youth , Facilities and programs for youth and teens
Have you ever had interactions with City of Tempe Parks and Recreation staff? Yes
(If yes) Do you feel that the staff represents the community? Yes
I value parks and recreation spaces in Tempe for (please rank in order of priority) Influence on property values, Activity and recreation , Enjoyment of Nature, Plant and animal habitats, Rest and relaxation, Building Community, Attracting businesses, Public health, Tourism, Other
In the past, I have been involved in decisions about parks and recreation by: (check all that apply) Filling out a survey online, on a comment card, or by mail

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. very little information on protecting neighborhoods from the side effects of big development.
The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. Too much on Economic Development and little on how to improve quality of life in neighborhoods and schools.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Please share any additional feedback. The plan is really a marketing gimmick and is not congruent to the town council behavior. The town council and mayor prioritize out of state developers over neighborhoods and residents. Safe neighborhoods, higher wages and affordable housing is lip service. Retail and concession jobs at a stadium are not real jobs. They are not full time with medical benefits.
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live and work in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Email

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. Too much growth, too much traffic, too much crime. Not safe and in the best interest of tempe
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. Other - Wasn't aware their were other surveys until recently made know.
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. At an event

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I see that of Single Family home use would be significantly decreased, opening the way for "mixed" use. What is "Cultural Resource Area"? This plan is quite vague and difficult to decipher.
The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. This document is so large, it looks like a lot of time and resources have been spent to obfuscate the real intent of the plan. I am concerned that this plan intends to make Tempe an urban area by rezoning, without regard for the needs of the current residents.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live and work in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Neighbor

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I completely disagree with the draft plan. I DO NOT WANT high-density, mixed-use properties to be developed in our South Tempe neighborhoods. I DO NOT WANT residential density increases between 90-100% along Broadway, Southern, Baseline and Rural Roads - reassembling them as high-density corridors.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. Yes, on a survey
Please share any additional feedback. I DO NOT WANT THE AGGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF TEMPE TO CONTINUE, LIKE WE HAVE SEEN ON MILL AVE, TEMPE TOWN LAKE, DOWNTOWN TEMPE. I want our existing, quiet, mature residential neighborhoods to stay exactly that, quiet, safe and happy.
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Email, Social media post, Neighbor

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I believe that it is clear that this General Plan is overly pro-development and while it claims to capture what is special about Tempe - it mostly misses the mark. The overwhelming defeat of the recent pro-development Coyotes proposal shows that the Tempe City Council is out of touch (they unanimously supported this losing initiative). Then we are immediately hit with the General Plan 2050 (which is actually set to be set into motion immediately, not in 2050), that similarly mis-reads what is special about Tempe in many ways.
The chapters of the draft include Executive Summary, Introduction, Sustainability & Resilience, Open Space, Facilities, Economic Development, Circulation, Land Use & Appendices.

Do you have any specific comments on the draft? Please name the chapter(s) you have feedback on and share your comment. I understand that a great deal of work went into this document - and it is not uniformly horrible. But let me concentrate on one section - the identification of the Central Tempe Growth Area (figure 12; page 77). This part of the plan claims to "Enhance quality of life for existing and future residents" - yet it would upset the quiet neighborhoods found here and profoundly alter the density, traffic, intrusion into quiet neighborhoods, etc. - at odds with this claim. Instead of opening Pandora's box along this corridor - there are clearly areas within Tempe that could be developed into local art districts with friendly open space restaurants, etc. One example would be the area in the intersection of Mill and Southern (not far away), including Danelle Plaza area, that is ripe for intervention. Naturally, another would be the space that the Coyotes proposal addressed - no housing (airport noise), but free-form community space (arts cooperatives, etc.) already linked to recreational biking/walking areas found along Tempe Town Lake and the down-river region.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Please share any additional feedback. Tempe is the only municipality in the Valley that does not open onto the desert - we are land-locked. Let the other cities foster uncontrolled growth and development (viz Gilbert!). The longer we can hold onto our special qualities and concentrate on quality rather than unfettered development, we will increasingly be the most popular town around!
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live and work in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Neighbor

Have you had a chance to read the draft general plan or the sections that interest you? Yes
Does the draft Tempe Tomorrow – General Plan 2050 align with your vision for Tempe? No
Please share why or why not. I don't believe affordable housing is a high enough priority.
Did you share feedback over this past year on the Tempe Tomorrow General Plan 2050 draft on previous surveys or at community events? Select all that apply. No
Which of the following best describes your affiliation with Tempe? I live and work in Tempe
How did you hear about this survey? Check all that apply. Neighbor