Positive Remarks and Feedback on Tucson (Phoenix, Vail: coupons, buying a house, unemployment rate)

[Marcy1210]

I think there are many beautiful cities, towns, municipalities, flat spots in the road, here in America that are special in their own way. I can pretty much find a lot to be grateful for wherever I roam or live. But, depending on whom you talk to in those aforementioned places, you're bound to hear witching and whining from some, and lots of positives from others. The same can be said for Tucson. If you want a unique town with a desert environment, lots of culture, some pretty good restaurants, malls, beautiful mountains, gorgeous sunsets, spectacular lightning shows during monsoon rains, lots of interesting places to visit such as the Desert Museum, International Wildlife Museum, Tohono Chul Park, and other such varied and diverse places, then Tucson will work for you. If you're going to dwell on traffic woes, grafitti, gangs, poor city management, lack of funding for civic projects, lousy mass transportation, and crummy schools, then you could be talking about Tucson, or you could be talking about any major city in the U.S. No place is perfect, many places are beautiful while also being trashy in places. It depends on how you want to see a particular place. If you want to see beauty, you'll find it. Conversely, if you want to see the seedier side of things, you'll see those, too. I choose to see the beauty, uniqueness, diversity and culture that makes up Tucson, a city one can love to call home.

[Bummer]

Beautifully stated, Marcy!

[Dobermanjt]

I must agree wholeheartedly with The Kurgan. I was born and raised in Arizona, then spent 10 years on the east coast on Long Island and in North Carolina. Granted my love of Tucson may stem from having spent the majority of my youth here, so take it how you will, but I am truly happy to be back.

Just today I stepped out from work for a few minutes on my lunch and was awed by the sunset. The light hitting the Catalinas with the clouds holding the colors so vibrantly... it was a sight that left my dazed as I stood next to my car just staring. It can't be replaced and there are numerous similar moments that I experience on a regular basis.

Tired of the problems the city of Tucson has? Do yourself a great favor; drive to the outskirts of town - in pretty much any direction - around dusk and park yourself somewhere that you can just sit and enjoy the natural beauty around you for twenty minutes. The desert is "stark and lifeless" to some, but if you just pay attention you would be amazed.

[miamiman]

I definitely enjoy the moutains, cooler weather than Phoenix, sunsets, and certain areas of town. Sam Hughes, El Encanto, San Clemente, Winterhaven, and many areas of the foothills are very nice.

I enjoy the fact that even though there are more than 1 million people in the metro area, there are few issues with smog, the urban heat island, and the endless heat warnings that the Phoenix area seems to have in the summer.

I enjoy the improvements that Tucson has made to its downtown in a relatively short period of time. 4th Avenue and downtown has developed into a nice, walkable corridor for nightlife and entertainment in Tucson. IMO, Phoenix proper has nothing comparable.

I enjoy the conservation efforts in the Tucson mountains, which makes it very easy to leave the urban area for a more "rural" environment.

[The Kurgan]

Originally Posted by Dobermanjt

I must agree wholeheartedly with The Kurgan. I was born and raised in Arizona, then spent 10 years on the east coast on Long Island and in North Carolina. Granted my love of Tucson may stem from having spent the majority of my youth here, so take it how you will, but I am truly happy to be back.

Just today I stepped out from work for a few minutes on my lunch and was awed by the sunset. The light hitting the Catalinas with the clouds holding the colors so vibrantly... it was a sight that left my dazed as I stood next to my car just staring. It can't be replaced and there are numerous similar moments that I experience on a regular basis.

Tired of the problems the city of Tucson has? Do yourself a great favor; drive to the outskirts of town - in pretty much any direction - around dusk and park yourself somewhere that you can just sit and enjoy the natural beauty around you for twenty minutes. The desert is "stark and lifeless" to some, but if you just pay attention you would be amazed.

Well said, Doberman! I tell ya. Just being out in Tucson for five days, one tends to forget about the east coast pretty quickly. They can jam it along with the awful winters and four seasons mess

[mohawkx]

Originally Posted by mohawkx

You live north of the Mexican Border.

My apologies for the snarky post earlier in this thread. I don't even live in Tucson. I used to visit there often when my son went to UofA. We would play some golf, eat at great resturants and enjoy the town. I always had a good time in Tucson.

[Memphis Mom of three]

I've lived in the Tucson area for about a year and a half now. I have to say, my family and I love it. There is so much to do outdoors and in. We have a wonderful school family and have made some wonderful life long friends that I can honestly call family. Although I miss the south simply because it's my "home" I am so happy here. You can totally be yourself and people like you for who you are not what you make or who your family is. What a wonderful feeling. I'm so glad to be raising my children in an environment that will let them be who they are, and they can choose their friends based on content of character rather than race, religion, or money. Every area of our country has something beautiful to offer, but I'm so amazed every day to see the gifts I'm being offered rather it be a rainbow, pink mountains from the sunset, wonderful wildlife, or smiling laid back people. My family and I have been truly blessed by being here.

[szupergipsy]

The other day I was at my favorite store at Food City on St. Mary's where the chorizo mix has some weird green little balls in it, and the mayor was standing right behind me. I said hello and he was very friendly and told me whats new. I thought that was cool. One more thing: I never hear anyone saying bad things about this man, now I know why.

[joskel]

During our visit to Tucson I was pleasantly surprised that what Lord Balfour said much earlier is true. Tucson DOES have trees. There are a number of varieties of trees in various sizes, shapes, even colors.

I have never understood the quest for the greenest lawn. One feeds and waters a lawn so that it will grow and then we gripe all the time because we have to cut the darn things. I think the desert landscape concept is a much better idea. Much less expense and much less frustration and work.

Have a great day.
Joseph

[Huckleberry3911948]

ok the reason skate groups love tucson is bek in the winter the massives of concrete that make up the city stay warm when the dessert gets cold at night making it great to skate on.