Downtown Minneapolis Resident?	Representative of a Downtown Minneapolis institution or agency?	Downtown Minneapolis Business owner or employee?	Downtown Minneapolis Rental property owner or manager?	Question 1 - What positive behaviors do you think we should encourage of residents, businesses, property owners, and visitors?	Question 2 - What behaviors do you think we should discourage in our neighborhood?
Yes	No	Yes	No	1) We should respect others and their physical space; eg: don't walk 4 or 4 abreast on a narrow sidewalk then not give way to when another 1 or 2 people approach you and need to walk to the far side to avoid bumping into you. 2) Don't say loud intimidating things to passers by. 3) Don't play loud boom-boxes in cars so that people who live on the 10 or even 17th floor can hear the boom at midnight or later. 4) Don't litter. 5) Be vigilant, if a person looks lost stop to offer help or directions. The skyways are horribly indicated with limited easy to follow directions especially for visitors. 6) Would be great to have building owners (and the city) provide more trees and planters along the sides of buildings; or in the example of Wells Fargo - that large entry across from the new Westin is a wasted space (no plantings, no benches - it's not quite the plaza we'd hoped for.) 7) I'd like more lighting along both the west and east river walks, and more posts with buzzers on them. I don't feel safe walking there. 8) Have more visible police on foot or bikes (even roller blades?)downtown. I recently returned from Italy and was amazed at the numbers of police with visible guns! AND get the police to park their cars at different locals. It seems to me that the place a squad car is parked constantly is in front of the Pantages without an officer. After several months I suspect criminals are aware that this is an unmanned car. 9) While not directly safety related: parking is too expensive downtown so there are fewer shoppers thus fewer foot traffic.	Agree - See #1 above.
No	No	No	No	Your example is fine¸ but I would also add that you arrest those panhandlers who always seem to be around the same block time after time.  This goes for all the freeway exits around N and S mpls as well.	I beleive that you are free to act like yourself. Let the police arrest someone for UNLAWFUL acts.  If I want to tell a dude to "fuck off" whos to say I can't just because I'm downtown?
Yes	No	Yes	No	Business in general needs to provide some way to dispose of cig. butts and clean up the garbage in parking lots and on our sidewalks.  Our downtown looks like an ash tray.    The defacement of buildings is getting worse on the Nicollet Mall.  I don't know if litter signs would help¸ but any idea is worth a try. I would be glad to pick up beer bottles and garbage if there were disposal containers.  Maybe we need something like the doggie poo bags/stands. Owners seem to be trained to pick up after their dogs?	We need to discourage panhandlers and intoxication/drug sellers. I do not feel safe walking to and from work because of the aggressive panhandlers and drunks.  I would like to see us have social services offer a resource conf. for the homeless just like St. Paul did recently.  We could also do handouts/posters on not giving money to panhandlers¸ but to social services org. instead.
No	No	No	No	We want to have people live¸ work and play Downtown period.  We want to show compassion to our fellow human beings¸ especially those who are less fortunate than we are.  We want to treat others as we would want to be treated if we were in their position.	We should discourage passing judgment on others (see above).  We should discourage thinking of other human beings as undesireable or as inconveniences to the way we choose to live our own lives.  We should discourage neighborhood associations from encouraging others to pass judgment on others through online surveys for unenforcable "codes of conduct."
No	No	No	No	Being polite. Opening doors¸ smiling at pedestrians. Having a welcoming attitude would go a long way towards promoting downtown.   It's INANE that people from outside the area are afraid to come downtown. Although I no longer live in Mpls (moved to Pepin¸ 70 miles SE) I have no hesitations about going downtown.	Of course I agree with all of your examples. Not blocking the sidewalks¸ keeping the business windows clear of clutter¸ sweeping the sidewalks. And NO SPITTING. That is so gross!  BTW¸ I heard about this on WCCO with Pat Miles. Missed the guy's name¸ but the answer to "why bother doing this" is because grass grows where you water it. In other words¸ if we raise awareness that a certain level of behavior is expected¸ then you will get that expectation met. I woudn't worry so much about the "Don't do this" part as I would about recognizing people for doing a good job. I've heard about other cities that hand out "Thank you" recognitions - biz cards that recognize people for a job well done. Reward and the behavior will continue!
No	No	Yes	No	Positive behaviors should include:  Respect for people¸ property and the enviroment¸ positive interactions between individuals and/or groups¸ reasonable noise level (music not playing so loud as to drown out conversations).	Bevhaviors that should be discourage include: Fighting¸ intimidating actions¸ spitting¸ littering¸ inappropriate language¸ fanatical/proselytizing religious behavior¸ loud music both live and recorded.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where people can walk freely and not feel afraid of being shot or robbed by gangsters who loiter around Block E selling drugs while the Minneapolis Police Department walks around with their heads down ignoring the problems.	I want a Downtown free of excessive noise¸ bullets¸ drugs¸ prostitutes and muggers.
Yes	No	No	No	Proper disposal of cigarette butts.  More bike racks.	Actually¸ not much that's done with much frequency bothers me.
No	Yes	No	No	I want Downtown to be a neighborhood where: -- people resolve their conflicts without violence; -- people help each other and look out for each other; -- people report crime and suspicious activity¸ and take action to address problems; -- people drive and park with care and consideration; -- people are courteous¸ respect one another and embrace cultural¸ ethnic¸ religious and other differences; -- people are actively engaged in community life¸ including restorative justice; -- people respect property and keep the neighborhood free of litter¸ uncontained trash¸ pet waste and graffiti; -- residential and business owners maintain their grounds and buildings to a high standard¸ and keep their sidewalks clean¸ safe and clear of ice and snow.	I want Downtown to be a neighborhood where people refrain from: -- illegal alcohol and drug use¸ and drug dealing; -- harassing¸ intimidating and bullying behaviors¸ such as aggressive panhandling and rude¸ abusive¸ derogatory comments; -- public urination; -- agressive and reckless driving; -- smoking in bus shelters and at the entrances of businesses; -- littering¸ snipe advertising and graffiti; -- excessive noise¸ including playing loud music from vehicles¸ honking horns¸ and yelling; -- walking their dogs without leashes;  I want Downtown to be a neighborhood where businesses refrain from: -- acting as though the public sidewalk belongs to them only when using it for customer waiting and seating areas¸ and/or ugly sandwich board signs¸ all of which block the safe passage of pedestrians.
No	Yes	No	No	Use trash receptacles Visit the library! Bring friends to shows	Public urinating Any disorderly behavior such as yelling¸ use of profanity in any public space Drinking alcoholic beverages in public Using or dealing drugs
No	No	Yes	No	Courtesy to visitors¸ fellow residents¸ co-workers. Encourage maintenance of the physical environment - proper disposal of trash¸ etc.	Littering Very loud music from vehicles¸ "boom boxes" Loud¸ obscene language Loitering Harrasment
No	Yes	Yes	No	Respect and care for the physical environment as well as for fellow citizens on the street.	Refrain from Urinating in public places¸ littering¸ graffiti. People tagged or arrested for damages should be made to pay restitution.
No	No	Yes	No	Respect for rights of everyone to be here in public spaces- including homeless and others who have no place to go.  Respect for cyclists- share the road.  People should know their neighbors¸ talk to them¸ be involved in civic life.	Discourage excessive police presence and police surveillance.
Yes	No	No	No	I'd love it if we were like a small town where people make eye contact and smile.  That may be impossible in such a busy place.  I'd settle for a place where people walk on their side of the sidewalk and said "excuse me" when they interfered with anyone's progress.  It would help a lot if - the stop lights were syncronized - the Target Center displayed the names of current events. - outdoor restaurants could extend their season with heaters - sidewalks and streets were regularly cleaned of litter	I want a downtown where there are - no panhandlers - people use the crosswalks and obey the signals - no littering  - no public urinating - no loitering¸ esp of groups
No	No	No	No	Downtown needs to be seen as a residential neighborhood¸ given the same level of respect that all neighborhoods deserve.	Visitors should treat Downtown that same way they treat their own neighborhoods.
Yes	No	No	No	I want crime to be reduced as a priority¸ followed by 1) streets to be cleaned regularly of cigarette butts¸ pidgeon poop¸ and paper--especially of advertisements for nightclubs--I'm really not a prude¸ but they hand them out freely¸ covered with scantily-clad women in the photos.  Guys get them and then toss them¸ so a walk downtown the next morning is a sidewalk peep show. 2) friendly cops visible on the street getting to know people (especially the young kids who hang around in threatening ways) and ready to intervene 3) more green¸ when feasible 4) longer walk lights at 1st and Hennepin. I can still make it at age 61¸ but figure I'll slow down over time! 5) graffiti cleaned up right away unless it is commissioned and signed and part of the arts scene 6)non-chain restaurants 7) Sunday hours for the library 8) downtown events that draw all ages like Mosaic (but with more street food--what happened this year?)	I don't like¸ besides the obvious physical assaults¸ murders¸ etc.: 1) panhandling--no matter what¸ it always feels at the least awkward¸ at the most intimidating 2) people who jaywalk with an attitude on Hennepin¸ daring you to hit them¸ it seems to be defiant and obviously never policed (I know¸ not enough officers¸ with more important things to do¸ but I often see them standing around talking together and parked in front of strip clubs (where they may have a legitimate reason to be¸ I know) 3) gangs of kids/adults who are loud¸ swearing and take up the sidewalk and feel threatening (but mostly aren't¸ I know (see number 2 above) 4) nightclubs in residential areas¸ e.g.¸ Trockadero 5) the sex clubs--wish they were somewhere else¸ but this is a big city¸ so I suppose they might be considered some sort of necessary evil--but keep them away from residential areas.  This is a problem¸ because we downtown residents are a little like the people who move into canyons and then are surprised when the rattlesnakes turn up when the bulldozers are gone. 6) general litter¸ dirty sidewalks¸ urine smells¸ the usual
Yes	No	No	No	I want a Downtown area that is well-maintained¸ safe¸ open and green¸ well-lighted and where residents and visitors can enjoy living and spending time.  I would like to see business and property owners take care of their property¸ keeping sidewalks swept and clean and doing things to enhance appearance¸ such as putting out planters.	I particularly dislike having to walk through a cluster of smokers in front of Downtown business and building entrances to get to places of business inside. It seems to me that smokers have little respect for property or visitors or other workers in buildings. They congretage immediately next to entrances and puff up a cloud of noxious smoke and then leave their butts on the sidewalk. Don't they have any pride in themselves or their workplace? I've seen smokers gathered right in front of signs that clearly state "no smoking within 15 feet." Example: St. Peter's Grill. Personally I'd like to see a no smoking ban that extends to the outdoors¸ but I'm sure that's impossible. But perhaps businesses could make their smokers go into the alleys to smoke where they won't block entrances with their filthy habit.  The crowds of youth and beggars that congregate near City Center is disgusting and a negative mark on the city. These groups panhandle pedestrians¸ won't move out of the way when pedestrians try to walk past¸ and are generally obnoxious with their loud talk¸ arguing¸ swearing¸ smoking and spitting. Are there not ordinances against loitering and disgusting behavior in public?  Loud stereos blaring from vehicles are another pet peeve. Particularly when the lyrics are obscene.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I live in Elliot Park and work in an office building at Sixth Street and Nicollet Mall.  Going between those two areas¸ I feel safe.  I never go to the Warehouse District and rarely go to the "Entertainment District" on Hennepin.  I'm never out past 10:30¸ so my comments are based on daytime and early evening hours.  Having said that¸ I would like to see more of the following: 1.  Sidewalks repaired (not sure if that is a building owner or a City government issue).  Many sidewalks are in bad shape and are uneven and difficult to walk on for those on crutches¸ using walkers¸ and with foot problems and even bumpier to ride on for those in wheelchairs. 2.  Business windows that are not tinted or covered with huge posters (e.g.¸ Office Depot in City Center¸ LiteSpa at Marquette Avenue and Ninth Street¸ The Melting Pot at Marquette Avenue and Ninth Street¸ etc.).  These windows are unfriendly and ugly to look at.  They do not provide an open¸ inviting¸ comfortable feeling.  When the doors and/or windows are completely covered¸ they do not allow people inside those buildings to look outside and gives those whose motives aren't the best the freedom to know that no one can see them. 3.  I greatly enjoy all of the free concerts and activities that occur during the year¸ especially Tunes at Noon¸ Alive after Five¸ Hot Summer Jazz¸ Day of Music¸ etc.  I hope that those continue for years to come.  They are one of the best aspects of living downtown. 4.  I also enjoy the Farmer's Market¸ the various flower planters on Nicollet Mall¸ and the sidewalk cafes.  These add an openness and friendliness to downtown. Thank you for the opportunity to voice my opinion.	1. Excessive noise: If there are legal prohibitions for noise (loud music¸ backfiring¸ etc.) from vehicles or from pedestrians¸ bicyclists¸ etc.¸ with "boom boxes¸" I would like to see those standards enforced.  If there are not legal prohibitions¸ I would like to see some written and enforced.   I frequently pass people on Nicollet Mall sidewalks who have boom boxes blaring.  Sometimes there is a man in a wheelchair whose boom box is much too loud.  Vehicles that have a bass thumping and sit at stoplights for a minute or two are very annoying and can actually be dangerous for some people with hearing and/or balance issues¸ blind people¸ etc.  This blaring "music" is not conducive to polite¸ friendly¸ and/or business conversations as one walks around downtown.  It is aggressive¸ disrespectful¸ a form of pollution and¸ sometimes¸ a form of assault.  2. Panhandling: I get tired of being approached for money and of also seeing people standing at intersections or sitting on street corners asking for money. I am sure that some of these people are mentally ill and that others are experiencing rough times and need help¸ but they should be encouraged to seek help from the appropriate places.  Is there some way to direct them to the facilities that can help them rather than accepting their behavior as "normal?"  It should not be "normal" for an old man with long gray hair and a beard to sit at the corner of Nicollet Mall and Eighth Street (I think) day after day with a sign and a receptacle.  It should not be "normal" for people to stand with signs requesting money at the intersection of 11th Street and Fourth Street (where people from I-35 South enter into downtown) all day long¸ day after day.  This is a very delicate and tough issue and I do have immense sympathy for the mentally ill¸ especially¸ but downtown would be more enjoyable for the people who live¸ work¸ and visit here if panhandling was not allowed. 3. Loitering/hanging out/boisterousness: Entering into City Center from the Nicollet Mall entrance is frequently like running a gauntlet.  Despite signs that prohibit loitering or waiting for buses or whatever¸ there are ALWAYS groups of people (usually young and black) hanging out around there.  I've often thought that City Center would generate more business if that behavior was prevented.  When the weather is bad¸ they sometimes mingle in the entry between the outside sidewalk doors and the doors directly into City Center.  Whether it's racist or not¸ it's simply a fact that a lot of people are not going to want to walk through a group of loud-talking¸ young¸ black kids to enter into a building.  The two sides of that square block (Nicollet between Sixth and Seventh Streets---and Seventh Street between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue) are not pedestrian-friendly at all.  Who wants to walk down a sidewalk crowded with rambunctious¸ loud¸ ill-mannered¸ cursing kids and/or young adults? I can see how older people or people from out of town would be intimidated¸ and I know that people from the hotels in that area (Radisson and Marriott) have complained to the City in the past about this section of downtown. 4. Piped music: I hate walking around and hearing different "music" coming from unseen speakers.  The ONLY time that I¸ personally¸ dont mind that type of forced music is during the Christmas season (December only!)¸ but I also realize that people who do not celebrate or believe in Christmas might not like that¸ either.  So¸ to be safe¸ do not allow ANY playing of music.  I'm referring specifically to the music at Block E¸ but I know that there are other places downtown that play outside music--I just can't think of them right now.  Outside¸ piped music is completely unnecessary.  Peoples' tastes differ greatly and what sounds wonderful to person A may drive person B nuts.  5.  Loud cursing: I curse myself¸ so I am not complaining about ALL cursing¸ but of the very loud¸ CONSTANT cursing that is frequently heard from young and/or black people.  They can be hanging out in a group on the sidewalk or walking together¸ but as they talk and relate their story¸ they repeatedly and loudly curse.  I realize that it is hard to "police" such a thing¸ but it would make downtown life more enjoyable¸ less intimidating¸ and more friendly if it could be reduced.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Above example + "and other people".	Above example +"loud motorcycles¸ gangs  of people dominating the sidewalks¸ panhhandlers begging¸ and a general enviornment of cleanliness and respect."
Yes	No	No	No	1.  Keeping environment clean¸ no debris¸ attractive looking¸ fixing broken things 2.  Security of all whether it is residents¸ workers¸ public 3.  Courteous¸ friendly behavior of Police Officers. 4.  Ability to meet/talk with neighbors in comfortable areas of park/business. 5.  Walk¸ Bike¸ Run - ability to excercise and be outside and enjoy the beauty of the area with hassel.	1.  Panhandlers/gangs just loitering 2.  Cars cruising around - blaring music from vehicles 3.  People walking dogs who do not pick up after the dog is a pet peeve.
No	No	Yes	No	I'm not a smoker¸ but it would be helpful if smoking is not allowed inside¸ that ashtrays could be more numorous on the sidewalks and outside of buildings so smokers have a place to put out their cigarettes.  It'll cut back on the litter.	The bums are a big problem.  They are everywhere and cops/security never seem to care until they hurt someone or someone's property.  They loiter EVERYWHERE and bug everyone for money¸ cigarettes¸ etc.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I would like to work and live somewhere that is clean and inviting to others.  Occasionally there is trash everywhere and it is very unattractive.  Also¸ I think that there is too much loitering that occurs on building doorsteps and alleys.  This is one thing for people that live in residential buildings and go outside to smoke¸ but for an extended period of time being loud and playing loud music in their parked cars is annoying.	See previous answer.  I once again think that loitering and being excessively noisy is out of line.  There is nothing wrong with people having a good time¸ but there needs to be rules to discourage this type of activity.  This occurs every weekend on the doorstep of the side of my building which is currently on the market for some type of business to move into the first floor 250 Park Ave. this occurs on the 3rd St side.
Yes	No	No	No	The positive behaviors that should resound in our downtown area and neighborhoods are: Respectful conduct of self and others¸ a concern for the wellbeing of self and others¸ along with pride¸ and a willingness to make our surroundings safe and enjoyable.	The most discouraging behavior would be that of disregard of personal property and personal safety.
Yes	No	Yes	No	1. First and foremost¸ I want a clean downtown Mpls. I have lived in Chicago¸ Milwaukee¸ and Boston¸ and I have never experienced the kind of day-to-day litter that I have since moving here 6 years ago. Bus shelters and benches are the worst¸ but this is pretty much on every street downtown. What are property owners not held accountable? I really believe this is a problem everywhere downtown¸ but a prime example is First Ave. Walk down that street any early morning¸ and it is completely filthy. Often it stays that way well past noon. Bar owners should have people out there cleaning right after closing time¸ otherwise they should be fined! And why smokers seem to think butts do not constitute litter I don't know. Anything you can do to encourage people to not litter and keep Mpls clean would be appreciated! I am thoroughly embarrassed on a daily basis about how filthy Mpls is¸ and do not understand why this has not yet been improved. I personally pick up litter as I walk around¸ and I shouldn't have to do this!  2. Please encourage more civil¸ polite behavior¸ where people are considerate of one another.  3. Please encourage people to report criminal or suspicious behavior.   4. Encourage people to get out of their cars! And if they must drive¸ they should be held more accountable for how they drive. Walking around downtown is scarey as so many people run red lights and bomb through intersections¸ and this is a Chicagoan saying this.  5. Please encourage people to be engaged with their community and care about how it appears. Even if people just work downtown¸ they should care about making Mpls a crown jewel of the state.	1. See number one above¸ please come up with a real plan to clean up Mpls.  2. Loud music should be banned. Why aren't police pulling people over who blare their car stereos and giving them citations? I think Block E and other bars/restaurants play their sidewalk music too loud too.  3. Dog owners have to realize that they need to go the extra mile to be good downtown citizens. Picking up after their dogs is an absolute must¸ and dogs must be trained so that they're well behaved and don't bark without real cause¸ otherwise they do not belong downtown. I've seen piles of dog poop in the middle of the sidewalk on a regular basis(Wash Ave and 2nd St N train bridges are good examples).   4. Swearing¸ especially loudly¸ is out of hand. Young males are the most frequent culprits.   5. Spitting is disgusting.  6. Isn't it illegal to ride ones bike on the sidewalk? I have yet to see a police officer cite someone on this. Also¸ I don't think rollerbladers should be on sidewalks.  I know I sound like a crotchety old person¸ but I am mid-30s and just fed up. I appreciate your acting on these matters. If you come up with a list of unacceptable behaviors¸ how about posting them in all bus shelters or come up with some sort of clever marketing? Enforcement by police will be key however.
Yes	No	No	No	I would like people to pick up their trash and dog shit.	No more strip clubs.  Cut down on people loitering outside of nightclubs.  Ged rid of people handing out tickets or advertisements on the street.  Get rid of the litter and dog shit.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where people: 1) treat both the physical environmental and other people with respect¸ and 2) appreciate the diverse range of people and amenities that downtown offers.	I want a downtown where people do not unnecessarily and uncaringly impose themselves on others or on the physical environment through: a) threatening¸ illegal¸ harmful or disrespectful behavior¸ b) excessive noise¸ c) littering or physical damage. But¸ I also want a downtown where people do not autmoatically distrust or judge others because they seem different from themselves.
No	No	Yes	No	Clean up in front of your buildings. Crack down on litterbugs downtown. There is this crazy guy with glasses and red hair who i see by the Hawthorne parking ramp behind the Saloon and he'll pull liter out of a bag and then toss it in the road. He sure seems crazy and never seems to have anything to do. He is just funny. but the regular people who feel that they shoudl just toss their gum wrapper on the ground or cigar/blunt wrapper as if it isn't garbage should be fined¸ or something.	Loud noise from Vehicles is annoying. People hanging in large groups dealing drugs is annoying too.
No	Yes	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where businesses take pride in their buildings and keep their building free from litter.	I want a Downtown where people do not come up to you and ask for money¸ then get mad when you don't give it to them.  Large groups of loud people¸ pushing and shoving people in their group¸ making you have to walk way around them.  More police present in the downtown area on weekend evenings.  No graffiti or gang symbols (would they write that stuff on their walls at home)¸ then don't write it on our buildings.
No	No	Yes	No	Downtown should be a place to go on the weekends instead of away from the area.  It should be clean¸ safe¸ and inviting.  Visitors should be able to maneuver around the city and feel comfortable.	I want a Downtown where I can walk around in the evening and have enought light that I feel comfortable with my surroundings.  I want a Downtown that is clean.  I want a Downtown that has no strip clubs or gay bars.
No	Yes	Yes	Yes	I not only want a DT where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment¸ but also show respect to each other as human beings.  I want a DT where people aren't afraid to look out for one another which could mean anything from holding open a door to picking up litter to watching out for a fellow visitor if it seems that they are being intimidated by someone.   I want a DT where people connect with each other.  We share a love for living and working downtown.  If we can make it feel more like a community¸ rather than simply a destination for work or play¸ the more we will hold each other responsible for our actions... the more that visitors will realize they are visiting our "home"... the better the behavior of all.  I hope.	I want a Downtown where people refrain from aggressive driving¸ loud music from cars¸ littering¸ panhandling¸ urinating and spitting on sidewalks¸ and generally acting in a way that intimidates residents and visitors alike.     I suppose a fair amount of self-respect is necessary on the part of the offenders in order for the disrespectful behavior is modified¸ but that is a completely different initiative.
No	No	Yes	No	Prevent litter from piling up. Pick up litter as you see it.	Panhandling Loitering on the sidewalks¸ blocking peoples' pathways
Yes	No	Yes	No	Stay to the right when walking down the sidewalks so that there is actually room for people to walk in both directions (use a little courtesy)	Panhandling - Sidewalk resturants that are so large that it is difficult for pedestrians to pass - Smoking
Yes	No	Yes	No	Respect and welcome diversity - race¸ age and sexual orientation Support and promote locally owned businesses Support and promote the businesses that have helped establish the Warehouse District as a good place to work¸ live and socialize	I want a downtown where there are no sexually exploitive businesses¸ where I don't have to encounter used condoms on the cobblestone street behing Deja Vu
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment	Where I can walk from one block to the other with work and not be harassed.
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	I would like people to take more interest in the asthetics of downtown:  clean/well-kept store fronts and throwing trash away (not on the ground).  I would like people be more hospitable/polite when walking down the sidewalk:  step to the right to allow people to pass on your left¸ help elderly people if they need assistance¸ be patient when getting on the bus or hailing a cab.  I would like downtown to have more information available for visitors such as signs or plaques with interesting facts¸ directional signs pointing out where the theatre/shopping/eatting districts are¸ etc.  These are the things that make visitors feel welcome...and that will make them want to come back again!	I would like there to be less agressive panhandling along downtown streets.  I would like people to refrain from intimidating behavior such as cat calls¸ "suggestive" comments/solicitatins¸ crowding the sidewalks or inappropriate contact.  This makes friends of mine (especially those from out-of-town or the 'burbs very uncomfortable when we go out at night.  (And makes walking back to my apartment uncomfortable/scary as well!)  I would like less noise in my residental neighborhood (Laurel Avenue) after midnight.  There are often people honking their car horns¸ yelling loudly¸ etc.  I would like to see less people littering the streets/sidewalks¸ especially after bar time and on the weekends.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Property owners¸ businesses and residents support and maintain green space. Respect for downtown as an ecosystem of residents¸ entertainment¸ leisure¸ and business. Pedestrian areas are created¸ maintained¸ and kept clean and safe. Pedestrian and public areas are created with a sense of form as well as function. Respect for dedicated bicycle lanes in and through downtown. Visitors and business employees respect that downtown is also home to many residents. Acceptance of a thriving night life as vital to downtown. Businesses and organizations contribute to a unique character for downtown. The development of urban neighborhoods with unique identities is encouraged.	Behaviors which cause destruction or premature deterioration of public spaces. Gun possession¸ excluding law enforcement. Littering. Any vehicular use of dedicated bicycle lanes (turning¸ parking¸ emergency stopping¸ etc.) Leaving public spaces in an advanced state of deterioration or disrepair. The building of any more malls or 'entertainment complexes'.
Yes	Yes	No	No	I want a pedestrian-friendly downtown. I want people to be comfortable walking from destination to destination. To increase the positive nature of this simple act we need to provide an environment that acknowledges our pedestrians with open businesses¸ smiles¸ and friendly greetings. In exchange¸ pedestrians will take pride and ownership in their community participation and help maintain and clean and friendly space.	I am not a fan of loud motorcycles and/or mufflers. They disturb whatever personal experiences I maybe enjoying (like window shopping or dining al fresco.   I also think there is a distinction between loitering and lounging. If residents and business owners greeted passersby and/or engaged people with friendly greetings and conversation¸ those people taking a break in the area will understand that they are sharing the space and will be less likely to take advantage of the opportunity to litter or post graffiti¸ etc.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is safe for all people at all hours of the day. Where I can park my car without having the window smashed upon return. I want a downtown with unique businesses that are open late... Especially restaurants. I want a downtown that is clean (as I feel it mostly is now). I want a downtown where people don't ask me for money.	Groups of people hanging around on street corners. Bums asking for money. Chain businesses.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where residents¸ businesses and property owners take pride in the physical appearance of the area and¸ as an on-going project¸ work at maintaining a  well-cared-for appearance.  I want visitors to contribute to this appearance by not leaving litter¸ including graffiti¸ in the area.  While I enjoy the outdoor eating spaces¸ I don't want tables and chairs to interfere with normal pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks.  A return to the concept of the Golden Rule.	Pan-handling¸ general roudiness¸ excessive noise¸ including booming noises from vehicles¸ are unwelcome aspects of the downtown scene.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a safe Downtown where residents and visitors respect others physical and emotional comfort.  Also public art and music and other enjoyment should be encouraged.  People should be respectful of the state of the streets¸ sidewalks and public buildings¸ keeping them in good repair and clean and accessible.	Behaviours to discourage: panhandling drug dealing fighting violence shouting loud vehicles soliciting excessive and obstructive jaywalking
No	No	Yes	No	Your example is perfect¸ I want a Downtown where people respect and care for the physical environment.	I want a downtown where people will refrain from hang out and pan handling.
No	No	No	No	I think you sould mind you're own damn business.  Don't tell me what to do.  This is my town just as much as it is yours.	Refrain from telling me what to do.
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Behaviors of civic and community engagement. An environment of cooperation between law enforcement officials and citizens. An environment of civility and respect for all law abiding individuals. Respect for property.	Solicitation¸ aggressive solicitation¸ littering¸ graffiti and tagging¸ property damage¸ public intoxication / alcohol and chemicals¸ homelessness¸ and selling drugs.  I believe buses should be removed from the Nicollet Mall during the warm weather season.
Yes	No	Yes	No	.	There is to much panhandling
No	No	Yes	Yes	Report suspicious activity by calling 911. Take an active part in protecting the neighborhoods.	Stop petty crime in downtown. The new decriminalization of pan handling has had a very negative effect on our city. Criminals use begging to aproach their victoms and once in close the bad stuff begins.  The rolving door policy of our criminal justice system. Punish the offenders instead of simply releasing them back onto the street!
No	No	Yes	No	I love downtown especially the Nicollet Mall where sidewalk cafes are plentiful now.  My concern about the sidewalk cafes is in the next question box.	When sidewalk cafe businesses take up more than half of the sidewalk space¸ I feel crowded out as a pedestrian.  Especially on Thursdays when the farmers market is also there¸ sometimes there is only a narrow lane of space left for the strolling pedestrians.  Why do the restaurants need to be so greedy to take up more than half the available walkway?    Thanks for letting me express this concern.
No	No	Yes	No	1. Keeping the city clean - removing trash from curb side (the pop cans¸ etc. that people throw) 2. Education campaign on keeping city streets clean so there is little need for #1 to fall on city shoulders. 3. Police walking the streets (I saw three policemen walking down Washington Ave. past the Jaguar car lot and thought the force seems much more in-tune with Minneapolis when they walk the streets.) 4. Bike riders should obey traffic laws - the lanes are put to good use¸ but the intersections seem to be a free-for-all.	1. Speeding down city streets and screeching to a halt at the next light.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Getting out of cars and onto the streets. Respectful¸ civil behavior. Keeping business property (including parking lots)to the same standards as home property. (Would you settle for weeds¸ broken fences¸ litter and crumbling pavement at your home? Why settle for it at your business?) Planting flowers and trees and maintaining them.	Aggressive panhandling¸ loitering¸ drug-dealing¸ public drinking¸ loud cursing¸ intimidation¸ groping¸ public urination¸ thumping car music systems¸ motorcycles with pipes that don't meet city noise codes. Is this too much to ask? In the area of property: businesses that actually sweep and clean their sidewalks and doorways when opening and after closing. Planting and maintaining trees and flowers. Power-washing sidewalks. Why should downtown Minneapolis settle for lower standards than other neighborhoods or cities?
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see a cleaner downtown. Nicollet Mall is not bad; Hennepin Ave is gross.	Loitering¸ Panhandling. . .the block between 5th and 6th on Hennepin is pretty bad; I've heard concerns from patrons regarding harassment while going to and from the Light Rail.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a downtown with the following positive attributes:    1. Trash is emptied often.    2. Streets and sidewalks are swept on the weekends.    3. Flowers are watered when dry--even on weekends.    4. Buses are off the Nicollet Mall.    5. Graffitti off the buildings as soon as it appears.    6. Boarded up buildinbgs or construction sights could have murals like the library did during construction.    7. Businesses could pick up the trash left in the planters each day.    8. More sidewalk musicians and food vendors.    9. Bicycles¸ taxicabs and pedestrians on Nicollet Mall.   10. More music at Peavy Plaza.	I want a downtown:   1. free of skateboarders!   2. free of panhandling and drunkeness.
No	No	Yes	No	RESPECT FOR PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: respect for other people movement in the environment  respect for other people wish for privacy	No verbal hassling¸ pan-handling¸ vomiting¸ spitting¸ blocking of sidewalks
Yes	No	No	No	I think people should feel comfortable speaking and saying hello to one another¸ at least in the residential districts.  I want to see a sense of ownership that leads us to be comfortable taking responsibility for our neighborhood and taking action to report or correct issues around us.  I think the density of this area makes it a terrific place to try various social activities¸ such as book clubs¸ free seminars on decorating a loft¸ and all sorts of other ways to help build connections to make this neighborhood exciting.	I agree that Noise is a substantial concern. I live on Washington Avenue¸ and the summer motorcycle season drives me crazy.  Crime is also a concern¸ although it's an ambiguous issue to address.  I think we should discourage people from leaving the neigbhorhood for every little thing¸ which means encouraged the creation of a network of businesses and services to meet residents' needs.
No	No	Yes	Yes	Help people.  Don't hurt people.  Don't harass people.  In other words¸ we should embrace or at least tolerate any and all behavior that doesn't pose or threaten physical or emotional harm to others.	My statement above is adequate.
No	No	No	No	I would like a Downtown that¸ while not forcing all persons to conform to a possibly culturally insensitive or freedom inhibiting standard code of behavior¸ demands a degree of respect between individuals that fosters a positive environment where visitors and residents can feel comfortable and enjoy themselves.	I want a Downtown where any behavior that infringes¸ within reason¸ on the comfort or wellbeing of other persons is discouraged.  This can include any behavior or actions which unreasonably offends the senses.
No	No	Yes	No	Respect for self and others.	I want a downtown that is free from;  Loitering¸ drug dealing¸ boisterous behavior¸ groups blocking business entrances¸ unrination in public¸ begging¸ groups blocking the sidewalks¸ people intimidating visitors¸ drug use in plain sight¸ bus stops that are intimidating (7th and Nicollet).
No	No	Yes	No	- use trash recepticles  - respect pedestrians and bicyclists when driving  - frequent our businesses as much as possible to support each other	I can't stand walking down Hennepin and being harrassed by men who clearly have nothing to do but yell lewd things at women.  They are scary¸ besides offensive¸ and it makes me want to not work down here¸ or at least not let my mother come down for lunch.  Its a real problem (loud music a real problem?).
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	We should encourage positive behaviors that will foster a mutual regard and appreciation for a multi-cultural/multi-ethnic population of all ages and physical capabilities.  We should also encourage positive behaviors that will lead to the healthy reclamation and maintenance of the natural and fabricated environment.	We should discourage loitering¸ littering¸ lackadaisicalness¸ licentiousness¸ and all other loud¸ loathsome and unlawfull behavior.
Yes	No	No	No	Mutual responsibility for safety and security of all.	Panhandling!!!!!!! Bikes/skateboards on sidewalks.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where I can feel safe on foot or on my bike. More needs to be done so that cars are not king downtown. A vibrant city supports sharing the road¸ respected bike lanes¸ greenways/parks¸ pedestrian walkways and enforced crosswalks to encourage people to be out and about in their city. As an example¸ get the buses/taxis off Nicollet Mall and make it 100% pedestrian!	I want to be able to walk our city's sidewalks without constant harassment from dudes "just hanging out". On a recent Thursday evening¸ a friend and I parked and walked three blocks to 112 Eatery and had to meander around nearly 20 loiterers¸ giving us a very uneasy feeling about coming downtown at night anymore. For the record¸ we're a couple of 6'4" bruisers¸ so I can only imagine what someone of lesser stature might feel!
No	Yes	Yes	No	People downtown need to respect the property of others as they would in their own neighborhood.  They need to act in a way that is appropriate and respectful of others.  How would they act in downtown Edina?  That is hwo they should act here.	Loud music¸ offensive language¸ loitering on the street for no reason¸ drug dealing¸ pan-handling¸ urinating in public.  I am sick of watching groups of young people hanging out of the street hassling my tenants as they walk by.  I am tired of having to deviate my course of direction on the sidewalks because these idiots are to disrespectful to move.  I am tired of the loud¸ obnoxious¸ profane language and mayhem these young people cause.  I am very tired of their bullying attitude.  Time to clean up these streets and send the kids back to the neighborhoods where they belong.  I also want a earlier curfew downtown.  We also need to hold the shelters accountable for pushing their customers on to the streets during the day time so they sleep on my sidewalks¸ urinate on my walls¸ and loiter in my building.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Not be inconsiderate.  Don't travel in packs down the sidewalk¸ making it difficult for people to move in the opposite direction.  (often this is people wearing read name tags/security badges)	Aggressive begging.  It's time to stop all the begging along Nicollet Mall.
No	Yes	Yes	No	Acceptable standards of behavior are important for a community that embodies residents¸ workers or visitors. The Minneapolis Downtown community has experienced a growing presence of individuals that have impacted the quality of life in the downtown area. All persons must feel that efforts are being made to create comfortable in an urban environment. It is apparent that some members of the Minneapolis and extended community have a less that acceptable approach to behaviors. Examples such as¸ public intoxication¸ public urination¸ profanity¸ loitering and solicitation directly impact livability and community perception of safety. Minneapolis is a community that lends itself to great cultural events for all age groups. As a parent¸ I would be significantly concerned with bringing my child to the circus at the Target center if I feel that I must navigate through obstacles as mentioned above. I understand that this is a major urban environment that enjoys a diverse population. The question is¸ would it be tolerated in a smaller city? Bloomington¸ Richfield¸ Maple Grove or even St. Paul. I must say it is much more comfortable to bring my family to in downtown St. Paul than it is Minneapolis.   This is most self-evident in areas with a concentration of entertainment such as bars and restaurants and high traffic areas. The E Block areas with the significant investments and build up have the same challenges as in the days of Moby Dick’s. The names and faces have just changed.   Most importantly¸ congregation small and large groups of individuals that are either soliciting or loitering¸ creates a feeling of uncomforting uneasiness for persons that are traveling by foot to a destination or are sightseeing.	Absolutely¸ I again ask¸ would Richfield or Bloomington allow this in a residential community?
No	No	Yes	No	I want to have a downtown where people are not afraid to walk down the street day or night¸ a downtown where people are not afraid to wait for a bus and a downtown where people feel they can visit businesses and feel like they will be accosted when they leave.	I would like downtown to be as free of drug dealers as possible. There seems to be nothing the police can do. They are picked up by police¸ but are soon out on the streets again. What deterent do we have to keep the current ones away and also to keep future drug dealers from appearing?   Loud motorcycle mufflers are ridiculous. I was walking down the street yesterday and a motorbike came roaring out of a parking lot. I could still hear the bike when it was two blocks away. What standards do we have for loud motorbike and car mufflers?  Why is there so much milling about at bus stops and other street corners by people who are obviously not waiting for a bus or a ride? What can be done to stop these people from loitering? They serve no purpose except to intimate and hassle people who have business or live downtown.
No	No	Yes	No	To help keep the community clean and free from grafiti.  Property owners of vacant buildings/spaces should be required to keep the exteriors of those buildings neat and clean.  It would be nice to see some type of regulations such as "no peeling paint" etc.	Even though panhandling is not allowed¸ it still happens all of the time.  There is also quite a bit of loitering around the parking ramps and Rapid Park at nights and on the weekends that makes people coming into the city uncomfortable.  I would also like to see some type of limit on strip clubs - they don't give a very family friendly¸ safe impression and right now there are very loose codes.  It can also detract from property values.
Yes	No	No	No	A downtown that is vibrant with many people on the streets enjoying a retail and entertainment environment.  People respect each-others property and are careful of each others right to enjoy the area.	Loud noise¸ public drinking and intoxication¸ public urination¸ drug dealing¸ loitering¸ obscenities in public places.
No	No	Yes	No	I am not taking the survey -- this is a followup with an interview I had with Tom Hcoh about it¸ hoping to get the results when it's completed.	See above.
No	No	No	No	I would like to see some respect for the area. There is a total lack of it¸ paper & trash lay all over the streets & sidewalks. Foul mouth trash¸ fighting¸ screaming. There is no beauty in downtown Minneapolis anymore. Driving there late at night you see this beautiful view of the skyline & expect a nice classy area. Then when you get there¸ its loud people¸ drunks¸ just some plain old nasty folks. The classier folks tend to leave early by my view.	The loud¸ rude¸ ghetto attitude that flows from many of the younger folks. I want to be able to leave a place & not really have to worry about my safety or my families¸ such as being begged for change. Some of the area has changed a lil for the better as other areas are getting worse. A friend and I at the age of 18 went to a show at the Orpheum¸ we walked to City Center to grab a bite to eat. We were approached several times with offers to get drugs & such. I saw my first hooker 8yrs ago with my family as we were walking to the holly dazzle parade. Now as we leave the Target center we only get begged for change. I guess its a step up in that direction.
No	No	No	No	Respect¸ Honest¸ Helpful¸ Appropriate People should have a purpose or reason for being downtown¸ not just to stand on a street corner.	No inappropriate language¸ no loitering¸ no inappropriate clothes
No	No	No	No	Language of the people downtown espcially at night.  I am downtown every weekend at the clubs and do spend a lot of money in the area.  I don't always feel safe walking around.  There needs to be some regulations about the crowds of people on the streets.	The crowds of people hanging out just killing time or whatever¸ it doesn't feel safe when walking around between the clubs. It is especially bad around Auggies and the bus stops in the area.  The drug deals that visiably take place is also a problem¸ the police presence is helping tremendiously in the area.
No	No	No	No	Positive behaviors are not the problem.	Loitering¸ panhandling¸ foul language¸ harassment¸ bathing in fountains¸ public urination¸ unsupervised teens after 7 p.m.
No	No	No	No	To treat people respectfully without intimidation or panhandling.  A downtown where I can entertain clients and spend money¸ no