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¸ not one where where clients and myself feel threatened.   More police presence.	Intimidating and threatening behavior.  Littering¸ tagging.  Panhandling.
No	No	Yes	No	I want the downtown to be a safe¸ clean¸ non-threatening¸ respectful¸ and civil place to be.  I want to feel secure¸ not be hasselled by young punks¸ drunks¸ or suck in the nasty smoke of all the smokers that empty the skyscrappers to get there fixes.  I want to see the police on every block enforcing the laws¸ and removing the non-conformists from the majority of us that want to enjoy the city.  If you can do this¸ I'd be downtown every weekend...and out every noon hour of the week enjoying the city.	SMOKING on the sidewalks and the plaza's¸ profanity¸ pan handling¸ public drunkedness¸ public urination¸ drug sales in broad daylight¸ large groups/gangs of intimidating youth.
No	No	No	No	If downtown¸ or any area¸ is kept clean and neat¸ those that tend to make the messes will begin to catch on that the object is to keep the area clean.  Even if for awhile they continue to litter and do other things¸ unmentionable¸ after a relatively short period¸ they too will begin to pitch in and help keep the area nice.  The keeping of downtown clean should be led by a well known businessman and the funding should come from the 2% voluntary fund that so many businesses participate in.  Last¸ but not least¸ there is a need to gain cooperation from the news media toward reporting on POSITIVE aspects of being downtown¸ not just on the negative ones.	Loud noise and congregating of groups on the street corners.  Nothing upsets quiet law abiding citizens than having a perceived threat in their "space."  Any type of "rag tag" type of group just standing around is probably the biggest perceived threat that I can think of.  Not only does there have to be a strong police/authority presence but there has to be enforcement of existing ordinances and new ones enacted as the need arises.
No	No	No	No	respect for enviorment¸ no littering.  We should encourage people to say hi to each other.  Downtown should have more trash cans to encourage people to throw away thier trash.	loud music from vehicles should be prohibited.  not littering.
No	No	Yes	No	most people are fine its the bad apples that wreck it for most maybe keeping things clean¸ trash cans¸ keeping properties¸ walls clean and well kept might be good no loitering less crime brighter streets/lights more police presence less strip clubs	crime drugs shooting murder beatings fights aggresive street thugs aggresive homeless
No	No	Yes	No	Clean up after themselves.	If kids have ne reason to be downtown¸ they shouldnt be there.
No	Yes	No	No	I want people to care about their city.	I want a  quiter and more bustling enviroment.  Toronto like.
No	No	Yes	Yes	To be able to walk a few blocks without being hassled by beggars and whinos.	begging¸public urination¸loud vulgar language & music
No	No	No	No	I believe that visitors who frequent downtown clubs and bars should be more respectful towards other downtown patrons and towards the physical environment.	I believe that the 2 biggest problems on weekends is public drunkenness and intimidation (mainly on first avenue and around the warehouse district).  Aggressive persons should be kept off the streets and contained¸ so they do not threaten other patrons or create a negative environment.
No	No	No	No	I would like it if pedestrians wouldn't walk in front of bicyclists using Nicollet Mall during the allowed biking hours. I don't mind when walkers use the cross-walks but just walking in front of bicyclists is a real problem at times. So encourage pedestrians to either use the crosswalks or to not walk in front of people on bikes.	I would strongly support discouraging any person from the suburbs from entering downtown so that he/she can get drunk and have an "urban" experience. I also realize the city needs the money so this is a hard argument to make. Could the city maybe limit entry to downtown by zip code? I'm kidding.  That said¸ I live in South Minneapolis (the Whittier neighborhood) and no one I know goes to downtown precisely because it's full of people who drive in from the outer ring suburbs¸ act like idiots¸ and alienate people who actually live near downtown. There isn't a lot the city can do about this but it is a complaint I hear time and time again.
No	No	Yes	No	lack of panhandling¸drunks	Loitering and drug dealing esp near City Center/BLOCK E. STOP panhandling .
No	No	No	No	Go for:  New York¸ Boston¸ Chicago¸ Seattle Avoid:  Detroit  Think classy¸ fun¸ sophisticated¸ cultural¸ but still down to earth¸ true to our roots.  Smiles¸ pleasantries¸ "hellos"¸ picking up trash¸ caring¸ being nice¸ etc.  Everything we should have learned in kindergarten applies.	Begging¸ loitering¸ walking in packs across the whole sidewalk and staring down anyone trying to pass in the other direction just trying to grab a bite to eat or catch or concert or play; jeans buttoned up at the knees with boxers sticking out and with jerseys that come down to the ankles; cock-eyed¸ upside down visors.  Nothing wrong with individulatity and style¸ but let's class it up.  Discourage going to Gameworks.  Discourage chains from opening downtown.  Do everyone a favor and put that eyesore somewhere else.  We need green -- NY¸ San Fran¸ Boston¸ Seattle¸ Chicago¸ etc. all have parks in the midst of the city.    Swearing¸ standing on the corner telling people everyday for months straight about how you just need $1.43 to go to Maple Grove and then back to Gary¸ IN blah¸ blah¸ blah¸ etc.¸ urinating on buildings¸ going to Block E.   Carrying guns anywhere (reverse that law).
No	No	No	No	I want to see outdoor festivities¸ block parties¸ live music¸ theatres¸ art & sculpture¸ general cleanliness and safety.  Preserve all historical elements of our city [Mill City Museum turned out nice].  Embrace individualism and provide wireless internet throughout the city.	Robberies¸ assault and other crime.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that's safe¸ free of panhandlers and clean.	No pan handling.  I'm tired of being harrassed as I wait for the bus every single day of the week.  I don't feel safe waiting for the bust after 6:00 pm.  Keep people moving along and not congregating after late hours - nothing good can come from it.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Street level "windows on the world": businesses¸ cafes¸ shops¸ especially not chain stores. Multiple businesses per block (in numbers¸ like Grand Avenue St. Paul or Uptown Mpls.). Places are safer when people are looking out on the world (I forgot the name of that research about windows but expect you will know it.)	Block-sized trophy architecure that shows off but has no street level¸ human sized businesses. Absence of nature. Downtown on a Sunday near the library¸ down the mall¸ near the Cancer survivor's park is desolate¸ concrete¸ frightening¸ out of scale with people. Even the riverfront-Mill Ruins area is overplanned: cobblestone¸ paving¸ concrete and almost nothing growing. Minneapolis tore down the gateway¸ human scaled structures¸ in the 1950s-1960s and is still paying a price. Now the Guthrie and Library are new monolithic blocks. What downtown needs is no more blocks with trophies like that and more room for people at street level¸ to work¸ to eat¸ to relate to each other. Try doors and windows at street level¸ more than one to a block!
No	Yes	Yes	No	Downtown needs to be a place where people are respected and cared for by all people.	Littering! Swearing! Dealing Drugs!   BUSSES ON NICCOLET MALL!
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that represents Minnesotans for what we are known for. That being "Minnesota Nice." Lately it seems more like a dirty place that people are scared of and where the people are many things other than nice. Downtown should be a place where people are respectful of one another. People should feel comfortable going about daily errands and to and from work. Downtown should be a place where buildings¸ scenery¸ along with people and their actions are beautiful.	I want a downtown where I am not being harassed for money everyday. I want people to say nothing if they have nothing good to say. I want downtowners to have manners along with etiquette. I want a place where people come to enjoy themselves not a place where people feel free to loiter around all day long. I want downtown to be a place where thugs and criminals aren't welcome.
No	No	No	No	clean up in front of your own property¸ plant more green things¸ flowers¸ hire security to deal w/problems on street in front of your own poroperty.	loitering¸ urination¸ littering¸ panhandling¸ disruptive behavior¸ drug dealing¸ no police action.
No	No	No	No	I want people to be friendly¸ to help each other enjoy the day for example with a smile or by holding open a door.  People should be encouraged to look out for eachother.  People should feel a sense of fun activity¸ such as which comes with street musicians and performers.  People should feel safe¸ as comes with a critical mass of people using the streets and keeping an eye on the streets; this is helped by cops walking the beat and businesses with windows on the street.  People should also be encouraged to bike through downtown¸ especially down Nicollet Mall throughout the day.  To make the street more pleasant¸ more bikes and fewer buses would go a long way.  Thanks.  This survey is a great idea.    People should be invested in their downtown and not surrender it.	Aggressive panhandling should not be tolerated.  Rudeness should not be tolerated.  People walking four abreast not yielding to a smaller group should not be tolerated.  Littering should not be tolerated.  Cigarette butts should not be thrown to the ground; this is littering!
No	No	No	No	To vote Conservative and denounce liberalism.  How fitting a city stocked with all liberals from the Mayor to the City Council has all these problems and murders to deal with.  You don't see that in Conservative cities.	liberalism.  Remember welfare reform when all the other states got smart and kicked people off of welfare who didn't work or try to work?  Ever since then the liberals in Minnesota opened their arms to those on welfare "vote getters" and hence the problems started.
No	No	Yes	No	We should continue to encourange the growth of downtown.  The Twins stadium is a primary example of the kind of research and growth we need downtown.  I moved to Minneapolis from a small town 7 years ago and fell in love with the city immediately.  The energy¸ atmosphere¸ and the people that make up the city are a pleasure to work with.  Minneapolis is a city like no other that I've seen.  I've been to numerous cities and I am proud of mine.	I think we should discourage loitering¸ pan handling¸ encourage curfews for minors; local businesses are supposed to be responsible for the appearance of the outside of their business¸ which means picking up trash¸ cigarette butts¸ etc.  I think a lot of this trash comes from some of the undesireable elements that come into downtown with intentions of not being a valuable part of the downtown clientel.
No	No	No	No	To be respectful of others.  Do not litter or spit on the sidewalks.  No skateboarding.  No public intoxication.  If you play a radio¸ please use headphones!	No rap music or hip hop music.
No	No	No	No	In downtown¸ residents should show more care for the area outside of their homes. The residents should organize watches where they could devote some of their spare time. The homeless and mentally ill should be accommodated better. For the homeless and mentally ill on the streets¸ residents¸ businesses¸ property owners¸ and visitors should devote more of their time¸ money¸ and resources to making sure these unfortunate people are properly housed and fed. A number of business owners must make a better effort to keep their store fronts¸ and front walks clean. There must be more business and commerce in Downtown¸ and people who live and work there must encourage it. Abandoned businesses and empty storefronts must be filled with new business¸ and activity. And¸ for the environment¸ buildings must be made to rely on less energy with more alternative forms of energy¸ and public transportation must be highly stressed.	I want a Downtown where children do not play hooky from school during the day¸ because truancy laws should be enforced. There should not be people using scurilous language out loud in the streets. There should not be people walking out on the streets endangering their lives¸ and disrupting traffic. Curfew should be enforced after hours for minors¸ and children. Downtown streets must not be used as a place to litter¸ or as a toilet. There must not be so much reliance on speaking on cell phones¸ and more encouragement for people to talk to one another. People driving cars on the streets should not drive fast¸ or carelessly. There should be less reliance on cars. And¸ there should not be loud music from vehicles.
No	No	No	No	more police officers
No	Yes	Yes	No	Downtown should be welcoming tourists¸ those from overseas or visiting from out of state¸ to avoid the current situation where out-of towners come into the Hennepin Center for the Arts asking about places to go and see.  Or at least provide us with information to give them.   We desparately need bathroom facilites for shoppers.  It is horrible to go to a place like Arby's for a quick lunch and find that one cannot even use the rest room to wash one's hands before eating a sandwitch.  And this presents a negative image to visitors.  We have wonderful facilities for the arts¸ but visitors to HCA constantly are asking where they can buy tickets¸ ect.  This information should be available in the hotels¸ or at a tourist kiosk.  A kiosk with information about where to catch the trolley¸ arrange for a carriage ride¸ restaurants (with some indication of price)¸ spots events¸ art shows (like the art crawl) should be easily obtainable and a kiosk would be perfect for both Mpls residents and visitors.  It would also add an element of "Downtown is FUN" to counteract negative impressions.	To avoid the sights and smells of public urination we need urinals available for street people¸ something like those available in Europe.  We need to stop panhandling and distribute "spots" for the various street musicians to create a pleasant atmosphere throughout downtown.  I really hate to see gangs of kids roaming the streets and panhandlers. I've almost been hit by cars¸ twice¸ when crossing on a green light.  Someone with an official presence¸ but not necessarily a police officer¸ should be at the corner of 6th and Hennepin¸ to cut down on traffic violators.  We need to get rid of the leaflets handed out by bars which are scattered all over the sidewalks.
No	No	No	No	Oops... i wasn't focusing on the question... OK.  Simply... Carefree...  not in a "shoot anyone you want" kind of carefree¸ but a communal "We don't want to have to worry about anything but having a good time and if you mess that up for us¸ you don't belong here"  What I had started to write is below...  I want a downtown that's alive with activity.  I spent over 3 years in Boston.  Anytime of day and most of the night¸ there are people walking all over the "downtown" areas (few different sections there¸ Back Bay¸ Fenway¸ North End¸ Faneuil Hall¸ etc) going from one end to the other by either walking or taking the T.  There should be a subway that runs down Hennipen all the way to uptown and then down Kings Highway or something... and then go over the mississippi into St. Anthony (which would bring that Main St. alive because people could get there easily¸ and it's a great place!) and then down University over to Dinkytown and the U¸ all the way to St. Paul and the Xcel Energy Center/Science Museum¸ then down Robert St toward SSP/WSP/IGH.  Now THAT would be a great rail line...	Anything that undermines a good time.  Fighting¸ littering¸ constant loud behavior¸ panhandling¸ loitering in one place longer than 30 minutes (block E).
No	Yes	No	No	Get rid of the panhandlers. Get them rounded up on a bus and ship them out of town.	People need to mind their own business and leave others alone.
No	No	No	No	By not loading surveys with example questions to skew the results.	I live in uptown¸ but patronize dowtown 3 or 4 nights a week. While loud music is annoying¸ the lack of a police presence is the ultimate problem. When an incident occurs¸ there is no one to help. We are part of the problem by not helping our fellow neighbors. We need more police presence. Indifference is what needs to be discouraged.
Yes	No	No	No	I have visited cities where sidewalks and streets are clean and devoid of rubbish.  Take Singapore and Melbourne¸ Australia for example.  In Singapore¸ you won't find any rubbish ¸ even a single cigarette butt on the ground.  There is zero tolerance for littering there.  In Melbourne¸ it seems the city cleaners never rest.  They sweep in the morning¸ during the day and night.  Aussies seemed to also be just as responsible as their Singaporean neighbors.  In both cities¸ I see that they are very proud for what their central business district (CBD) looks like.  And to visitors¸ it's quite impressive.  Positive behaviors for residents¸ business owners¸ property owners and visitors: 1. The CBD reflects who Minnesotans are.  So¸ residents¸ business and property owners need to emphasize our uniqueness from other cities (e.g.¸ our skyways¸ friendliness¸ and most important cleaniness). 2. If you have rubbish¸ throw it into the trash can¸ NOT on the ground.  Gum¸ cigarette butts¸ newspaper¸ anything you don't intend keeping¸ throw in the nearest trash can.   3. Help visitors navigate around the CBD.  Emphasize the landmarks around the CBD (from the new Guthrie center¸ new CBD library¸ Mills City Museum¸ St. Anthony's Falls¸ Nicollet Mall¸ etc.) 4. Be respectful.	Discouraging behaviors in the CBD: loitering; loud music from vehicles and littering.  1.  No Loitering (on any streets of the CBD). 2.  No Loud music coming from vehicles. 3.  No Littering.  There are areas of the CBD that I believe need more emphasis than other areas.  It is in these areas that makes Minneapolis's CBD unimpressive and a disappointment.  It doesn't seem to matter if you erect movie theatres¸ a baseball stadium¸ shops and games for kids all in one area.  City planners and business owners have done all they can.  What's the answer?  I don't know.  What about inclusion?  Will it work?  I don't know.  Give it a try¸ it may be the answer.  If not¸ at least you can say you tried.  In my line of work¸ you have to be tolerant and withhold judgment until you have all the facts.
No	No	No	No	Take own litter	No litter Volume limit--boom boxes¸ car music No panhandlers No smoking (second hand smoke)
Yes	No	Yes	No	What is a "positive" behavior? The business owners can keep the area clean and well staffed in order to "serve" their customers. More garbage pickup and sidewalk cleaning¸ expecially near group areas like bus shelters.	Breaking existing laws. If we could enforce the existing laws in a comprehensive way the violators would go elsewhere.
Yes	No	No	No	YOu pathetic group of ignorant losers. You KNOW what the MAIN problem is. Roving gangs of black youth with no money in their pockets preying on other people like hungry ANIMALS. What other purpose would they have being down there without money? YOu people have destroyed the downtown area and you are well despised.	Noise from vehicles. How about the damn noise from GUNS? Who made this idiotic survey? GET RID OF THE DAMN GANGS!!!
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown that is not dirty. One of the most depressing experiences is to walk downtown¸ especially the Nicollet Mall¸ with dirt and grit blowing in the wind along with litter. On certain blocks¸ going toward the library is one area¸ the sidewalk seems to be covered with years of crud. I don't need an obsessive attention to cleanliness¸ but the feeling I get is one of an area having been abandoned because no one felt the need to send a  streetsweeper down the blocks once in a while. So street and sidewalk cleaning is at the top of my list.  I also want a downtown that doesn't have the implicit threat of violence. I think the only way to achieve that is police presence. I used to take the bus from south Minneapolis to my job at Butler Square. often early in the morning. While nothing bad ever happened¸ which I appreciate¸ a vague threat kind of hung in the air.	I want a downtown where there is pressure for people not to litter¸ especially the bus stops¸ where people refrain from imposing their music and street talk on me¸ where kids and young adults don't feel they own the blocks that my tax dollars support. (And¸ I think street musicians should be forced to audition before being allowed to play in public¸ but that's just me grinding an ax.)  One of the things about the wider open space created by the design of Hennepin Avenue especially is a feeling of urban emptiness because of the wider street. The perception is that the void is filled by that vague threat I referred to above. Maybe doormen¸ or at least some kind of human presence¸ would alleviate that.  Thanks for undertaking this. It's a good idea.
No	No	No	No	Commom courtesy ie saying hello and acknowledging eachother. Attractive¸ ACCESSIBLE trash AND recycling containers. Immediate removal of graffiti. Direct¸ firm¸ respectable confrontation of unacceptible BEHAVIOR--reguardless of color¸ gender or ethnic origin.  Immediate cleaning of trash on the streets. More green space. Repair of rundown properties. Make it look clean.	Loud profanity. Loud music from boom boxes/vehicles. Public urination. Aggressive panhandling. Public spaces where homless people can congregate. Tickets given out for littering. Any kind of vandalism. People taking up the WHOLE street while walking.
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for each other.	I want a Downtown where people refrain from excessive crime¸ such as murder¸ gangs and drugs. Maybe eliminate that threat before focusing on stray candy bar wrappers and loud music.
No	No	No	No	Law abiding citizens and business owners in the down town area should carry handguns¸ then maybe I would feel safer to vistit more often.	Panhandlers and Crackhead Drug Dealers. This is a no brainer. Why do you bother asking such stupid questions? Community standards are dopey¸ unless you are willing to enforce them.
No	No	Yes	No	Keep to the right when walking in skyways and sidewalks	panhandling
No	No	No	No	Treat people with respect and courtesy. Need a stronger police presence with quick and concerned response to potential dangerous areas.	less tolerance for anti-social behavior.  Set a reasonabale standard and enforce it.  Remove those who cannot or will not act like human beings in a civil world.
No	No	No	No	As a 67 year old man born in Minneapolis and lived there much of his life and has travelled the World over working and visiting in The Mideast¸ Asia and Africa¸I will tell you that your downtown blacks are the most vile people I have ever encountered anyplace. This is not an exaggeration. The Minneapolis whites have made excuses for the blacks criminality and perverse behavior my entire lifetime. I am astonished that someone¸ including the Editors of the Star are finally addressing this problem.  Listen up: You solve the downtown problem by employing the very same tacticts that Mayor Guiliani employed in New York City a few short years ago. That is you authorize the police to look for reasons to roust these perverts out of downtown and into lockup every time you sight one of them. Contact the former Mayor of New York if you are truly interested in solving a problem that is affecting the tens of thousands of people that have settled recently in the city. He had the same problem in his city as he took office. Minneapolis public schools have sunk to zero in educational standing because of the city blacks outragous and perverse behavior that instructors¸ students and non-black parents are subjected to. Do your self a favor and recognize that these low class perverts have always been empowered because the white majority has been too afraid to enforce civil behavior upon these people. Show some intestinal fortitude and win this long over due ridiculous situation the City has allowed to happen over the decades whereby these perverted blacks have been allowed to terrorize civilized people of every color.	Eliminate all blacks that are disgusting with their personal behaviors including expressions of MF¸ the favorite choice of words of the majority of Minneapolis blacks of all ages.
No	Yes	Yes	No	Respect for the environment but¸ more importantly¸ respect and courtesy to other people.	1. Excessive noise¸ especially loud music from vehicles.  2. I work nights and I see too many young kids out after midnight¸ most of them skate  boarding where they shouldn't be.   3. Littering.  4. Gangs.  5. Loitering.
No	No	Yes	No	Safe¸ clean¸ fun environment for shopping¸ walking¸ sightseeing.  A destination.	Aggressive behavior¸ groups hanging out¸ loud music¸ pan handling¸ littering¸ OPERA MUSIC!
No	No	Yes	No	Property Owners: Keep the sidewalks clean & shoveled. Hire more sercurity personnel to patrol public areas. Everyone: Demand a greater Police presence to deter pan handling¸ public intoxication¸ and agressive hooliganism.	Panhandling. Public intoxication.
No	No	Yes	No	Keep your area's clean.  EX:  The bus stop area around Shinders¸ Skyway Lounge usually is dirty.  Someone of authority should be taking a "walk around" of these business's and informing them to keep the area's clean. As for Block E¸ that area between 6th -7th on Hennipin is just a magnet for thug/gang activity.  There isn't a time when walking by to catch a movie you won't hear the talk or getting the smell of pot in your face.  People just LOITER on the benches.  God forbid I can sit down while waiting for a bus.  Changing the music helped for a weekend at best...... I'd be more inclined to stay later and spend more money if the area was more respectable....	Keep your area's clean.  EX:  The bus stop area around Shinders¸ Skyway Lounge usually is dirty.  Someone of authority should be taking a "walk around" of these business's and informing them to keep the area's clean. As for Block E¸ that area between 6th -7th on Hennipin is just a magnet for thug/gang activity.  There isn't a time when walking by to catch a movie you won't hear the talk or getting the smell of pot in your face.  People just LOITER on the benches.  God forbid I can sit down while waiting for a bus.  Changing the music helped for a weekend at best...... I'd be more inclined to stay later and spend more money if the area was more respectable....
No	No	No	No	Citizens should not b allowed to carry more than five illegal handguns	Discourage the sale of products that destroy our air¸ earth¸ water¸ mind¸ body and soul.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Clean streets¸ no asking for money¸ respect each other.	YES!! No loud vehicles¸ music¸ motorcycles!!
Yes	No	No	No	I'd like to see a clean and safe downtown area¸ one where people don't feel they risk getting shot when they spend an evening downtown.	I'd like to see less panhandling¸ and to especially discourage the more aggressive individuals who make downtown feel threatening.  And¸ as a downtown resident¸ I'd like to discourage the very loud groups of drunk people from assuming they have downtown to themselves at 2 am.
Yes	No	No	No	Visitors and residents should be encouraged to be polite - talking and using cell phones at acceptable levels rather than yelling at each other or into their phones.  Visitors and residents should respect and care for the physical environment.	People should refrain from public nuisance kinds of behaviors - pubic urination¸ catcalling¸ etc.  We need more and better police patrols to eliminate drug dealing and use.  We should also have a restriction on panhandling.  It's fine when panhandlers are unobtrusive¸ but when they are aggressive and "in your face¸" it makes for an unwelcoming and even frightening environment.  As a single woman¸ I want to be able to walk down the street and not be intimidated by panhandlers.  People should refrain from excessive noise as well.  I know this is not going to happen¸ but I also wish we would discourage people from smoking along Nicollet Mall.  It would be so nice to be able to walk along and breathe only air¸ not other people's smoke.  If people must smoke¸ they should be discouraged from dropping cigarette butts on the ground.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a downtown where I can feel safe from muggers¸ panhandlers¸ and aggressive young people who want to do harm to people.  I wonder if the characteristic of "spitting" is a genetic trait or is it learned.  It is a disgusting habit.	Boom cars should be banned in all areas of the city.  Free public transport of people should be limited.  This use of our bus lines to transport the undesireables from the north and the south areas to the central city causes too much infestation of the bad elements into the city on a daily basis.  Spitting¸ panhandlers¸ and aggressive begging should be stopped.  Catch and release had best be reversed to catch and expell.
No	No	Yes	No	Control the homeless in the area¸ provide a place for them to gather rather then roam the streets.  Clean up the streets and walkways of liter and cigarette butts.	Control the amount of people on skateboards and rollerskates.  Smokers should be forced to comply with the 25 feet distance from a business.  It seems most business' that I enter I have to walk through the smokers standing outside.
No	No	No	No	Downtown should be people friendly and accepting of outsiders.  Also¸ outsiders should respectful of property.	Profanity¸ lude and nude behaviour¸ any form of drunkeness.
No	No	No	No	I feel that if the loitering was not allowed it would help. Underaged drinking should not be allowed. To often heads are turned by the Police because it might take to much of their time. People should not be allowed to just hang in the streets. I also feel that The Police are turning their backs and pretending things are ok.  We lost a firend downtown ( he died ) because someone was drunk and knocked him down causing a sever head injury¸ just because the drunk felt he looked at him wrong.  Alot more to the story¸ but just the same we should be able to come downtown and not wory about being harmed.	I feel a curfew should be put in place¸ and the Police should make it work.  What I mean is to put a bite into the law and quit turing your back thinking it is not important.  I also agree with the example.  What happened to the law that does not allow misic to be heard more than 50 feet away?
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown we can be proud of. Pride does not mean the latest in new attractions. Rather¸ reflects both history and vision. Minneapolis has created the current culture by constantly tearing down the old to build the next best thing--Nicollet Ave¸ Conservatory¸ Block E¸ Metrodome¸ Washington Ave. Lofts¸ Library. We should all do a better job of appreciating the past and perhaps that will transfer over to the present.	I want less noise and rude behavior. I think much of this is due to passive-aggressive Minnesota residents not being able to control things themselves. No one wants to be shot for sticking up for their rights¸ but this has gotten ridiculous.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where business and building owners take responsibility for cleaning the sidewalks and streets in front of their properties.  I further want a downtown where those of us who use and live downtown take some responsibility for helping to stop people from abusing the environment¸ (littering and tagging¸ etc)	we should discourage panhandling¸ and groups of youth¸ and others¸ whose intent is to appear menacing to others.  The groups around Block E MUST be discouraged and gotten out of Downtown..  It's difficult to go to a fantastic theater event on Hennepin¸ then come out into that threatening environment.
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment. is vague and unmeasurable. How about:  Picking up litter. Keeping noise down. Removing weeds and graffiti. Driving calmly.  The most important quality is common sense and basic courtesy. But you can't legislate values and community feeling¸ only behavior.	Strongly discourage loud music. Visiting Mpls for a restaurant meal or shopping has become miserable with all the cranked stereos. I spend more and more of my money in the suburbs.
No	No	Yes	No	Downtown should be like anywhere else¸ don't litter¸ don't freak at people¸ be happy etc.  I enjoy it when I walk down the streets and people say hi or are friendly  or there is music playing and everythign seems happy.	I don't like the busses on Nicollet Mall - they detract from me wanting to sit at outside restaurants¸ lunch or dinner.  I don't like the panhandlers - how can you wear the clothes you wear and then beg for money?  And then the next day¸ be dressed better than the previous day with a new sign!?
No	No	Yes	No	The streets need to be cleaner. Encourage business owners to pick up the garbage on the streets surrounding their buildings/stores.	Do not allow busking on the city streets or in the skyways. Tougher stance on loitering by teenagers. More police near "hot spots."
No	No	Yes	No	I think the positive behaviors that should be encouraged are those which are fairly basic - respect each other¸ be courteous¸ assist someone if they ask for help (like directions to a restaurant or a building)¸ keep the streets and building fronts clean and free of graffiti. I used to enjoy working downtown and now there is a such a "who cares?" attitude...it's sad.	I shouldn't have to be harassed by multiple homeless persons for money while I wait for a bus or walk down a street - especially near Block E! I should be able to feel safe while I walk the Farmer's Market on Thursdays instead of keeping a tight grip on my purse. I quit coming downtown at night so long ago because of safety issues that I don't even know what behavior goes on that is unacceptable or acceptable. Basically¸ if there's a concert or some form of entertainment that I want to see¸ it's got to be in St. Paul or I don't go.
Yes	No	No	No	I want everybody to take responsibility for their actions.	I want to keep people out of downtown who do not patronize businesses there. No loitering.
No	No	Yes	No	Respect others. Everyone should be able to walk everywhere downtown and feel safe.	Loitering. It promotes the development of "turf"¸ and makes those walking around downtown avoid certain areas (because there are always large crowds at certain places).
No	No	Yes	No	Respect other people.  Dress decently.	Crack down on the little things like Jay-walking¸ littering¸ harrassment¸ swearing¸ etc.  Discourage the "gang-banger" appearance and activity that makes decent people uncomfortable.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Free winetasting events would help liven the atmosphere.	vigilantism. we dont need people chasing each other with highpowered weapons. everything short of that is ok in my book!
No	No	No	No	I would like to see downtown be cleaner and safer.  The streets are dirty and disgusting¸ and I don't feel safe down here.	I would like to see downtown where the language isn't so bad and noise from car (loud music) isn't to loud.
Yes	No	Yes	No	To respect all the laws regarding littering¸ lewd conduct and drunkedness	loud noise from cars or their.apartments. unkempt yards and boulevards. unshovled walks and drives.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a downtown that feels inviting¸ clean¸ vibrant and safe for residents and visitors.  This would include a comfort level for visitors and residents that assures choices for being downtown are not hampered by fear of intimidation or safety. Respectful care of the physical environment would go a long way.   Stores could sponsor garden spots (like on Michigan Avenue in Chicago) as more reason to be downtown evolves.	I want to see a traffic pattern that allows for more pededtrian movement on the sidewalks and streets.  Closing off Nicollet Mall to traffic on certain times or days would encourage more people interaction and hopefully a kinder¸ gentler ambiance.  Other great cities capitalize on foot traffic with a mall like ours. With this invitation to walk the streets¸ comes a responsibility to keep the area free of litter and free of intimidating behavior by groups of young people and panhandlers.
No	No	Yes	No	Over the past 10 years¸ more 'riff-raff' has wandered downtown and begun to cause trouble.  During my 20 minute bus ride into work¸ what is increasingly sad is how apparent drug deals are made out in the open.  I see it at nearly every bus stop.  Stopping these would be a step in the right direction.	See my second paragraph above.  Drugs being dealt in common areas is horrible. Please have the MPD stop this!!!
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where people can walk down the streets without being harrassed and having to fear for their safety. Something pretty simple to expect¸ and easy for civilized human beings to respect.	Are you kidding me? If you need to ask this question¸ you obviously should not even be conducting this survey. Your answer is common sense to any civilized human being. Apparently¸ that is not present in downtown. Spend a few days and nights down there¸ and it will become obvious.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that looks good¸ smells not unpleasant¸ and is maneuverable - you should be able to walk down the sidewalk without impediment	Spending most of my day in the Nicollet Mall area¸ I would like a curb put on some of the more agressive panhandling - example¸ the guy who sits in front of Target and bangs his cup and chants.  I'd like men to refrain from bathing in their guy-perfumes - I can smell them from a half a block away!  A very important thing is enforcement of the traffic rules on Nicollet Mall - every day I see cars driving on the Mall¸ and bicyles are becoming more frequent.  One does it¸ and everyone else says¸ "Why can't I do it too?"  There are no signs on the Mall saying "authorized vehicles only"¸ and only a handful of poorly placed "no turn" signs - there's no signs at all on some corners¸ such as the corner of 13th and Nicollet!  You can turn right on Nicollet from 13th¸ with nothing telling you that you shouldn't.  How will people know what's acceptable if it's not posted?  Most of the scofflaws don't read the strib.  Mainly¸ I'd like to see the laws that must be obeyed posted¸ and then enforced strictly across the board.  If you have a loud music ordinance¸ enforce it for the white yahoo in the pickup truck blaring KQ as well as the fool in the hot little car blaring rap.
No	No	Yes	No	Cleaner streets	loittering pan handling
No	No	No	No	They should welcome people willing to spend money and take care of the downtown¸ and discourage people that do not add anything to the community from being there.	Get rid of the thugs and loiterers that do not contribute to the overall well being of the city.  Downtown could be a great place to go and do things¸ but I will not allow myself or my family to go downtown because of the crime element that feels like they conrol the downtown¸ and to a certain extent is not stopped from behaving the way they do.  Downtown is not a safe place to be¸ and has a long way to go before I will spend any time or money there.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown that is safe for all.  It is important that my child be able to experience the magnitude of opportunities that downtown has to offer and to be able to feel safe.  Encouraging downtown residents¸ businesses and visitors to be respectful and tolerant of the city and other people who are there.  I want a clean downtown.  I have always been proud of how clean Minneapolis is in comparison to other large metros and I would like to see this continue.	I want a downtown where people refrain from violence.
No	No	Yes	No	Keep things clean. I want a downtown where people recognize that noise can cause pollution¸ so they use respectful voices.	Public drunkenness Verbal harassment Loitering of large groups Handing out flyers Littering
Yes	No	Yes	No	Outside cafe's.  The more people outside the less likely somebody will be able to committ crimes.  We simply need MORE PEOPLE out at all times of day.  We need stores/restaurants that have large windows that embrace the street not hide from it. We need to keep the bars open 24 hours a day¸ at least in the warehouse district.  Allow bars/clubs the option to purchase for a high fee¸ a late night license that allows them to sell liquor until 4 or 5AM.  All of this will keep people on the streets later¸ which in turn keeps them safer.  If the whole country of England can do it so can we.	I want a downtown so busy that loud music from a car is barely noticeable.  We need the sights and sounds people have come to expect from a city.  Think of times squre. We need a central type plaza with constant things to watch¸ etc.  In the summer we do much better with all the Jazzfest and others in Peavy plaza but the problem is we spread them out way too much across downtown.
Yes	No	Yes	No	We do NOT need another govt intervention to control/dictate our behaviors. Just another "We know what is BEST" or big brother and feel good idea. Respect and CARE. Now what a novel idea. Sure wish I would have thought of that.	You have got to be kidding. OH really that is what WE want. Boy¸ that was a no-brainer! Get a life. Enforce the laws already on the books.   Somebody has TOOOOO much time on their hands. Dismantle the DMNA.
No	No	Yes	No	Encourage only coming downtown if you work there¸ if you live there or if you are spending money on entertainment and/or dining.	No panhandling whatsoever.  Strictly enforce this.  No congregating of groups whatsoever.  You can't even walk on the sidewalk by Block E during the afternoon without being intimidated by some idiots either yelling at you or blocking your path.  Also¸ bus stops should be moved away from areas that are supposed to be the highlights of downtown Minneapolis¸ like Block E¸ the Target Center¸ the City Center¸ Nicollet Mall¸ etc.  These bus stops should all be down by Washington Avenue.
No	No	No	No	Keeping the areas in front of buildings clean and neat. The garbage should be picked up and the buildings free of graffiti. It would be nice to have hot dog and popcorn carts like they do in big cities.	Downtown would be much better if people were restricted from panhandling¸ and the rules were actually enforced. There's nothing worse than people constantly asking for money. The skyways at lunch time is the worst!  Loitering in big groups should be restricted¸ it's very scary (especially for visitors) to see large groups of teens and young adults who seem to be looking for trouble. Even if the groups aren't causing trouble¸ it is intimidating. People don't want to go downtown because they're afraid.
No	No	Yes	No	Trash is picked up everywhere.  I often see trash on the northern side of downtown near the Library.  The City has become very dirty.   Sidewalks are shoveled.  (This winter the north side of Third Street between Nicollet and Hennepin was not properly shoveled around the bus stop for the entire winter¸ for example.  People had to climb over snowbanks and negotiate ice pack daily for weeks!)  Empty store fronts on the old Powers block should be occupied.  It is a slum area there.  Empty storefronts encourage loitering.  The block has been a problem area for years.  Property owners or the city should take responsibility for this area.  The north end of the Nicollet Mall has been abandoned.	Begging on the streets.  People walking in groups talking incredibly loudly and swearing and sometimes hogging the sidewalks.  Men and boys loitering around City Center in groups.  I used to enjoy walking down the Mall from the Library where I work.  But for the last several years it has been an unpleasant experience¸ until I reach the Dayton's block and more civilized areas.  I am often accosted for "spare change" and I often hear language not appropriate for the public arena.  I see public urination in the bus stops.   We need to clean up this area now that the Light Rail is in operation¸ if we want to encourage people to come to the city¸ go to the Library.  This involves not only changes in behavior¸ but development of that area north of 6th Street up to the River.  So I hold the city partly responsible for allowing the area to become so depressed.
No	No	Yes	No	It's simple - A downtown that is safe.  I'd like a place where I can take my fiance to Murray's for dinner without having to look over my shoulder and prepare myself for someone hassling us as we approach groups of people on the streets.	Harassment (verbal and otherwise)¸ loitering¸ panhandling¸ littering¸ etc. - clean it up and enforce the laws¸ don't ignore them.
No	No	Yes	No	I think one of the first steps is that businesses need to take ownership of the sidewalks and streets around their businesses.  I am shocked at the garbage that lays around for months in front of some businesses.  If I were a visitor and saw the garbage in front of a business I definitely would not go into the business and I would tell others how dirty downtown is.	Loud music¸ people loitering around on the corners.
No	No	No	No	I want young and old alike to learn once again to respect others and to stop any kind of activity that may offend or intimidate others.  We especially need to discourage roaming bands of young people that prey on others.	Young people today seem to have no sense of right and wrong.  They are allowed to roam at will doing what ever they please.  Our laws need to be more strictly enforced.  I believe in zero toleratance until they get the point.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people are not physically or verbally threatening.	I think Downtown should have a lot less people who threaten others.
No	No	Yes	No	It would be nice to encourage people to not loiter on the mall or other streets downtown. Maybe shut down First Ave. The whole Block E area is so filled with young people¸ it is like the one guy in the paper said¸ it's "hooliganism". I think that people should also e encouraged not to litter. NO SMOKING!!! NO SMOKING!!! NO SMOKING!!!	NO SMOKING!!! NO SMOKING!!! NO SMOKING!!! That is the most important of all in my opinion. Also¸ discourage people from jaywalking. It is so dangerous the way people randomly walk out in front of cars or buses without looking. The walking across the Light Rail tracks without looking is also dangerous. I thought that the Police were originally going to ticket people for doing that¸ I have not seen Police out ticketing people ever. Also¸ the example up above is certainly worth consideration¸ no excessive noise!
No	No	No	No	Walk outside and around the downtown area whenever possible.  People bring more people and contribute to an atmosphere of safety.  Watch for and report any behaviour that appears unsafe to police.  Assume good intentions of fellow neighbors and visitors; this builds trust.  Consider yourself an ambassador of our city¸ treating all others like distinguished guests.
No	No	No	No	The people who are in the downtown area for ANY reason should have many accessible waste recepticles to use to discourage littering.  I don't see litter being a big problem now¸ but it will encourage folks to use them.  Business owners should take some responsibility for keeping the sidewalk area in front of their business clear and safe from refuse.  The wonderful flowers during the summer make a person feel like the city cares about its appearance.  I love the cameras.  Alleys should be blocked off with metal gates after a certain time in the evening to discourage shinanigans.  Teen curfew should be strictly enforced.	The loitering¸ hanging out thing¸ that you see people doing can be intimidating when you walk down the sidewalk.  Additionally¸ the slow-walking¸ cocky-swaying¸ people who J-walk or illegally walk against the light¸ need to be reprimanded - they're just asking to be noticed and I just want to hit them with my car!
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see parking fees lessened to encourage more people to come downtown.  This would allow downtown establishments to be able to compete with the suburbs who offer the same thing but with free parking.	We have to stop minority teens and twenty-somethings from loitering around block E.  Also stop them from harassing passers-by.  It makes everyone uncomfortable and afraid¸ which is exactly what they are trying to achieve.  These things¸ in my opinion¸ are the major problems with downtown Minneapolis and¸ until they are dealt with¸ I will not come downtown for entertainment!
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown in which it is apparent to visitors not familiar with Minneapolis that there are¸ in fact¸ many things to do downtown in the evenings and on weekends.  The current appearance of downtown lends the impression that Minneapolis packs up and goes home at 5:00¸ which is quite unfortunate.  Those of us who know downtown understand that there are many restaurants¸ theaters¸ and other facilities with things to do during one's free time.  Some possibilities for dealing with the problem may include different signage or targeted brochures available to hotel guests staying downtown.	I want a downtown that is safe at any hour of the day or night and that is free from excessive loitering.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment	I think Mpls should mirror Chicago where there is a special curfew for minors. I don't want to have to walk through groups of 10-15 people to walk down the street. Inevitably¸ it's these groups who cat call¸ challenge¸ and generally intimidate. I can handle drunks and crowds but kids who are just standing around and usually looking for some kind of excitement/ action are the ones that create the tense feeling along Hennepin/ 1st ave.
No	No	Yes	No	Downtown visitors and residents need to show some respect to the people¸ the property and the police.	Refrain from violence¸ drugs (selling/doing)¸ loud music¸ and hanging out in a crowd(doing nothing) on the street.
No	No	Yes	No	Downtown visitors and residents need to show some respect to the people¸ the property and the police.	Refrain from violence¸ drugs (selling/doing)¸ loud music¸ and hanging out in a crowd(doing nothing) on the street.
No	No	Yes	No	We should encourage use of garbage receptacles by all visitors and residents.  We should encourage everyone to treat each other with respect.  We should encourage a peaceful environment.  We should encourage the City to install more sidewalk seating areas as places to sit and read¸ eat¸ knit¸ or whatever¸ with the exception of smoking¸ which disturbs the tranquility of non-smmokers who need a place to sit.  We should encourage more open-air classical music performances and other cultural events.  We should encourage sidewalk vendors¸ such as the Farmer's Market on Thursdays.  We should encourage walking¸ bicycling¸ and public transportation as the primary means of transportation in and around the downtown area.	We should discourage loud noises and profane language.  We should discourage smoking while walking.  Perhaps we can have designated outside smoking areas.  Obviously¸ we should discourage drug dealing and fighting.
No	Yes	No	No	White people who are productive doing business in an environment free of shootings and gang intimidation.	Get rid of the gangs.  Send all the scumbags back to Chicago.  Get rid of the loitering.  Clean up the streets - no other big cities are this filthy.  No more rapper bad ass gangster behavior - swearing¸ intimidating¸ rap music¸ useless standing around.  Arrest the drug dealers.  No more spitting and urinating in public.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where you can go out during your lunch hour and not get run over by another person on the sidewalk.	I want a Downtown where the buses don't run on Nicollet Mall.
No	No	No	No	I want gang members to leave the city and state.	We should discourage gang activity.  Let's face the facts.  We have a gang problem and nobody's calling it what it is.
No	No	Yes	No	Turn in the bad guys. Zero tolerance for bad guys; make life "uncomfortable" for them and get them to leave. Make it mandatory that you must live in MN for one year and have a job before you can get on welfare¸ no if's and's or but's.	Round up the gang bangers. Public cursing. Public drukeness¸ beat them and jail them. No second chances¸ screw up once you are done.  Period. Profile the trouble makers and target them. Maybe then I will go to Minneapolis for dinner.
No	Yes	No	No	Respect each other Respect the environment People should feel safe and care for the safety of others	Excessive noise Begging Loitering (have a purpose for being there) Fighting Public intoxication
No	Yes	Yes	No	I want a downtown where I feel comfortable walking on the sidewalks at night.	I want a downtown where people refrain from throwing trash on the ground.
No	No	Yes	No	There needs to be respect for the downtown area itself and for the people who work and live there.	People need to help keep downtown clean. Littering is an issue along with food being thrown on the ground. The police need to be more aware of people who loiter and hassle other people and those who openly smoke pot. They try to act like their smoking a cigarette¸ but¸ since the smell is so distintive¸ it's easy to identify. Keeping the profanity spoken by people who are "hanging out" downtown under control would be nice. I bring my kids downtown and don't want them hearing that type of language.
No	No	No	No	Business and property owners should maintain buildins and structures so they are aesthetically pleasing¸ with welcoming entry points. Residents should do the same with their property. "Positive behavior" applies most closely with visitors who should not loiter endlessly on the streets¸ should be respectful to one another and allow all people coming into downtown to feel as if they are welcome and it is a place where they belong.	As previously stated¸ I believe the number one thing is the removal loiterers. People whp stand around either by themselves or in groups make people nervous because they are unpredictable. By definition¸ someone who loiters is not doing anything in particular so if they are really not doing anything¸ what are they waiting for and what will they do next? Panhandling is a second¸ less serious offense. But again¸ everyone should feel welcome and not harassed.
No	No	No	No	I want a safe downtown where people metro-wide go for entertainment.	I want a downtown that encourages friendly interactions between people and not violence.
No	No	No	No	People should be free to walk down the street	Harrassmment of strangers should be prohibited. Harrassment of women sshouldn't be tolerated.     All aggressive pamhandlers should be arrested.     People walking in groups talking loudly should be discouraged.
No	No	No	No	Leave people alone. Stop trying to put standards on people just because you may not like the way they act or dress.	Live and let live.
Yes	No	No	No	Not to be so judgemental of our young black americans when we walk around with our friends. Too many people make assumptions and then this leads to misunderstandings from both parties involved.	Really no change. When Im walking on Hennepin Ave¸ I see the same amount of white people as any other ethnic nationality who are drunk and walking and yelling and seem to make it to their cars. Excessive noise and loud music does not create negative behaviors. This type of question makes me wonder if this happens¸ then what will Downtown Minneapolis nite life be like? To me it sounds like someone a power trip.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that reflects the wide range of diversity of ages¸ race¸ ethnicity¸ cultures¸ and values.  I don't want downtown to become "disneyfied¸" and cleansed.  I am tired of white¸ females ideals and values being imposed on the rest of society.  Not every has the same values.  Where is the tolerance of diversity in all this?  If you are going to eliminate some negative aspects of downtown¸ I would target the boring¸ homogenized ideals that fly in the face of diversity and ethnicity.  Get rid of some coffee shops and put in some night clubs where young people can come and cut loose.  I want more noise¸ more congestion¸ more people milling about.  Activity brings more peopel.  Shooing away the people isn't the answer.  It you shoo away the young people who somehow have become branded "undesirable"¸ the you will be left with nothing but a white wasteland¸ who will just sit on their hands and be smug.   p.s. I'm 50 years old -- not a teenager complaining.	I want less rules¸ less standards¸ more of a free-for-all atmosphere.  This isn't the Mall of America -- this is a downtown.  Don't put "mall rules" in place.  Less coffee shops (BORING)¸ more nightclubs¸ music venues¸ gay bars¸ art galleries¸ etc.
Yes	No	No	No	Keep it clean¸ keep it safe.	Any behaviors that make it so you have to run and hide¸ shout¸ etc.
No	No	Yes	No	I want downtown to clean¸ warm and inviting to residents and visitors. I want downtown to feel safe and comfortable. I love working in downtown Minneapolis. A change in cleaning up the environment would be a welcoming and refreshing change.	I think loitering should discouraged.
No	No	Yes	No	I'd like to see people who use downtown take pride it what it looks like.  It's not about people who go outside to smoke¸ it's about people throwing their cigarette butts anywhere but in the ashtray. Sometimes the trash bins are so overflowing that debris flys everywhere.  Have more receptacles for cigarettes and trash.  And when did it become acceptable to spit anywhere one wants?  It's a beautiful city but we have become slobs.	The panhandling is painful.  The panhandlers for the most part¸ are harmless. It took me a while to understand that I'm not doing anyone a favor by giving money or cigarettes to these folks.  Employ them to keep the city clean.  Also¸ grown men and young boys and girls needs to have a filter on their language and volumn.  I can swear like a sailor but have enough sense to refrain from doing it at the top of my lungs in public.  Block E is intimidating.  Police presence is good.  Period.  The misbehavers will go to where they are allowed to misbehave.  It's neither a racial nor  a city versus the suburbs issue. It's a bad energy looking for a home.  Kids will complain about curfews¸ they're kids.  It's really too bad because there are things that they should be able to enjoy downtown¸ like Gameworks and the movies but I would not want my kid hanging out at night in downtown Minneapolis.  There's a bad element which we have allowed to grow and prosper.
No	Yes	Yes	No	Make people more important than cars. Winden the sidewalks. Plant more trees for shade. Set up tables for the playing of chess and checkers.  A code of Conduct? You don't need that. That is the easy way out.   Cleaning up the downtown starts with making the downtown look and feel better. Right now it feels like a dump¸ because it is treated as a dump. The theaters are pushed to the side¸ maybe they should be the jewels of Hennipen? Block E is all flash on the outside¸ and complete boringness on the inside: thus all the kids hang outside because there is nothing to do inside. Wern't you ever kids hanging out?  I think it is great that you are looking at making downtown safer¸ but a code of conduct is not the way. Make downtown look better by bringing in different business. Downtown is seedy¸ and no amout of litter cleanup¸ or quieter cars will change that¸ until the business attitde of downtown changes.	I have a problem with the excessive amount of stripclubs in downtown. Do we really need that many in a half-mile radius of each other? Take out a couple of those¸ move them to the suburbs¸ and downtown will automatically get a bit cleaner.  Physically rebuild the 5th and Hennipen corner into something that doesn't look like it is falling apart. I mean¸ come on¸ what is the first thing a visitor from the airport sees after getting off the lightrail...Dreamgirls?!?! Is that the first impression we want them to have? Once downtown starts to decide which businesses go in¸ that will start to clean up the downtown¸ because people will start to respect the place not as a dump¸ but as a good place to meet co-workers¸ friends¸ and relatives. Bring in more theater¸ bring in more green plants¸ make it look better¸ and you won't have to draw up a list of conduct.
No	No	No	No	Visitors and residents of downtown Minneapolis must show consideration for other people and a responsibility for their own personal conduct as they live¸ work¸ and play in the metropolitan area. This must include all of the city.	Offensive behavior should not be tolerated from anyone in near or arround the downtown area. This must include general noise and music from automobiles.
No	No	No	No	n/a	People¸ especially kids¸ can't be allowed to just loiter outside businesses¸ such as those on Block E or take up the entire sidewalk making it impossible for others to pass.  The city needs to add some temporary housing facilities for panhandler-tpe people to help get them back to work or get them out of the city.  The cops needs a larger presense downtown and a zero-tolerance attitude: give people a warning and then just start ticketing them for loitering¸ littering¸ public nuisance¸ etc for those people who loiter¸ litter¸ scream profanities¸ etc.  The streets should not be the place where people are allowed to just "hang out"; people should be forced to hand out in other areas¸ such as some of the area parks if need be.  And anyone seen obviously harassing another should be arrested or fined (i.e. when kids/teens/adults are hanging out downtown continually making comments to those who pass by¸ etc).    If the downtown continues on it's downward spiral¸ I'll just stop visiting Minneapolis for all purposes.  I've already cut back on the bar scene but I'll cut on any shopping trips¸ sporting events¸ etc and just avoid the city altogether.  "Screw Minneapolis" will be my new philosophy.  Mayor Rybak needs to get off his butt and get something done.  I'm glad to see that business owners/residents are exploring ways to do their part to make it a better city with better conditions but they can only do so much.  The city needs to step things up and take a hard-line approach on this.
No	No	Yes	No	No littering; respect for those trying to cross the street¸ especially in poor weather!  Also¸ cheaper parking would be much appreciated.	The normal no physical alterations (stuff that is already against the law!) is best!
Yes	No	Yes	No	No public intoxication!	Get rid of the annoying panhandlers/beggers!  They can get food from the shelter!  Re-enact the panhandler law! No public intoxication.
Yes	No	Yes	No	No public intoxication!	Get rid of the annoying panhandlers/beggers!  They can get food from the shelter!  Re-enact the panhandler law! No public intoxication.
No	No	No	No	I appreciate businesses who respect and care for the physical environment.	As a former resident of Downtown¸ I would like to see drivers honoring pedestrian crosswalks. It is dangerous to cross the street when cars are so focused on vehicle traffic that they aren't respecting pedestrians.
Yes	No	No	No	A comfortable downtown is desirable for the Mpls area¸ unlike NY and Chicago.	Loud clubs and chain restaurants make any downtown appear blah.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people respect the city and the people.	Excessive litter¸ noise¸ and harassment by people.  No drug dealing.  No robbery or other violent crimes.  No graffiti.
No	No	No	No	Fewer groups of young "thugs"	Less groups of young thugs
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where visitors and residents share the responsibility of keeping it clean and keeping it safe. The main reason I don't go downtown after work is because I don't feel safe.	No loitering¸ drugs¸ street crimes. We need more police on duty at all hours. I don't go downtown after work because I feel like I'll get mugged. I would never bring visitors downtown during the evening hours or weekends. People are disrespectful. Lots of swearing and shoving people on the side walks. Loud noise. Drunks peeing on the streets. I grew up in the inner city and I see it going downhill rapidly.
No	No	No	No	It should be just like Burbon Street all the time.	I don't like those weirdos with signs and flyers trying to get you to join their religion.
No	No	No	No	Keep their space clean (no littering).  Clean sidewalks lacking litter send a positive message to the community and visitors.	no littering¸ discourage panhandling
No	No	Yes	No	I think if on the outer fringe the downtown sidewalks are clean of cigarette butts¸ garbage and other debris on a regular basis and owners took the time to mow the grass it woudl keep some of the riff-raff away.  I think some off the bur routes should be moved off of Nicollette Mall area.	Pan-handling.  I can walk on my lunch downtown along Nicollette Mall and see at least 6-10 pan-henlders begging for money holding signs. Underage curfew violaters during the summer and during school hours keep the younger kids out of downtown Minneapolis.
No	No	No	No	Interact with whats going on around us.  Do not let our city turn into a place people are afraid to be.  Even if there is an element that would like nothing more.	I would like to see a Downtown where you can leave a Basketball game or a dinner and not have to walk through a crowd of lurking thugs to get to your next destination.
Yes	Yes	No	No	I want a downtown where people feel free and comfortable to congregate in a relaxed manner.  More park space¸ benches¸ calm space.  People should enjoy downtown and feel like they should do their part to keep it nice.	People are going to party downtown.  It's set up that way with all the bars and clubs and it's foolish to think that you can curb that behavior.   You can go a long way at block E by TURNING OFF THE MUSIC IN THE TRESS ON HENNEPIN.  SWITCHING TO OPERA DOESN'T HELP.  YOU'RE JUST ADDING TO THE CHAOTIC ENERGY OF THE STREET.  TURN IT OFF AND YOU'VE ALREADY DONE A HUGE PART IN CONTIBUTING TO THE QUIET THAT YOU WANT. TURN OFF THE MUSIC  OUTSIDE BLOCK E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No	No	No	No	People should take pride in the environment and aesthetic "beauty" of their surroundings.  No littering should be allowed.  There should be plenty of trash bins available.  People should take pride in themselves and act accordingly¸ while respecting others.  No vulgarity in speech and in how one is dressed.  Above all esle¸ obey the law.	No gang crap¸ no swearing¸ no public intoxication¸ noise levels under control.  Be nice to each other.  Respect yourself and others.  Obey the law.
No	No	No	No	Take a page out of the book of Manhattan.  The most important thing to a safe¸ vibrant downtown is people.  When there are lots of people¸ people feel safe.  Nothing makes one feel more unsafe in a city than a barren street.  I for one feel safer in cities like New York and Boston because there are always people about.  A safe downtown has also has a visible police force that is there to detour inappropriate behavior but not harass based on race¸ age¸ etc.	Loud music blasting from vehicles produces an environment of non-unity.  Noise restrictions should be enforced.  People moving is an encouraging site¸ whereas people congregating and just "hanging out" on the street is not.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people feel free to wander about on  foot¸ window shopping and seeing the sights¸ and where my friends and I can walk to the bars without worrying about our safety in the dark.  I would also want to encourage more people to bike¸ but not on the sidewalk¸ since that is illegal and annoying.  I think we should have more outdoor events¸ too¸ and make downtown more of a destination¸ so that I don't have to drive to uptown to have fun.	I would want to discourage people from riding bikes on the sidewalk¸ or the wrong direction in one way streets.  I want people to refrain from drug dealing in the main thoroughfares¸ but I would not want to ban people from simply standing on the sidewalk for a bit.  I want a downtown that is clean and free of litter¸ and where I do not worry about the safety of my parked car.
No	No	No	No	Keeping store fronts clean¸ free of litter  Well kept container plants/flowers outside	Loitering  Begging
No	No	Yes	No	I want a safe place to take my family and visitors when they come to Minnesota.  I also want to be able to walk the streets without hearing profanity from youths (anyone actually) and or loud and abusive talk from anyone directed at anyone.	Loitering outside bars and restaurants or street corners or anywhere that would restrict the flow of pedestrian traffic.  I would like to see panhadling kept totally away from the downtown area.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Picking up their trash.	Giving change to the homeless sitting on the street. It will only encourage them to stick around.  Also¸ to defend against an event like the random downtown shooting¸ limit the amount of people who can congregate around the exterior of night clubs.
No	No	No	No	I definitely want a clean physical environment. Also¸ the downtown seems very crowded and noisy and it would be nice if there was somewhere for everyone to be rather than have them hanging out on the street.   I also want parking to be easy to find.  If I could see parking ramp signs from 2 or 3 blocks away¸ it'd be easier to get in a lane to access the ramp rather than having to circle a block or two.  It wouldn't hurt to have affordable parking¸ either.  I remember what this city was like 20 years ago when I moved here. It was a beautiful¸ clean city and the downtown felt welcoming¸ not like a typical big city.  I used the downtown much more often then and I ALWAYS felt safe.  The "feel" of the downtown area now is totally different. Of course¸ it is more congested and more people live here¸ but it wouldn't hurt to try to put that safe and welcoming feeling back into the downtown area.	I a downtown that feels safe enough to stroll through. I rarely go downtown and¸ because of what I experienced on a recent trip¸ I am unlikely to go again anytime soon.    My daughter and I were looking for parking because we were going to a play at the Illusion Theatre.  While we were waiting at a light in our car¸ young people crossing the street and some who were standing on the stree corners¸ were yelling; some were swearing.  A young man crossing the street looked at me and seemed to be challenging me¸ keeping his eyes on mine until I looked away.  We parked in an open lot across the street a block from the theatre and I couldn't believe how many people were loitering across the street.  It seemed there was no purpose to their hanging out and I felt sorry for people who had to try to get around them to move down the block or to get to the train.  When I take the train again¸ I will be sure to not get off at that corner.  I could barely walk fast enough from the parking lot to the theatre; I just wanted to get off that street.  I felt even more hurried when we left the theatre after dark.  There's a "seedy" feel to parts of downtown that really makes being there uncomfortable.  I am a South Minneapolis resident and I love this city¸ but the downtown feels neither welcoming nor does it feel safe to me.  I think Block E was the biggest mistake Minneapolis ever made.  I do support you in your effort to put a community standard of civility and safety in place.  I also want our city's standard of civility to be known¸ not just to Minneapolitans¸ but to all who visit here and who live in this state.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where no one is afraid to walk at night¸ and people are friendly	We should discourage the "hanging out" of groups at corners¸ doorways¸ & anywhere else that is not a bus/train station.
No	No	Yes	No	Pride in Minnesota and operating many culturally diverse small businesses. Residents and business operators have a great sense of pride in their businesses¸ neighborhood and state / community and this attitude needs to continue to build to a contagious level in that others will become empowered to take greater responsibility when interacting in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.	Loitering and unsupervised youth between the ages of 12 to 17 should be strongly discouraged as well as having a curfew enacted between the hours of 9 pm to 5 am prohibiting these boisterous factions from "free roaming" the area causing discomfort to customers / patrons of the Minneapolis and St. Paul business communities. If these actions could take place we would then have the streets filled with individuals / patrons who are there to enjoy in the many business and entertainment activities within the Twin Cities instead of these predator "gangs" of troubles youth that are roaming the area enforcing their egos and discriminate agendas on otherwise law abiding citizens.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like a downtown where residents and visitors feel safe and they feel it is a fun place to go.	I think we should discourage loitering and littering.
Yes	No	No	No	mutual respect	loitering in downtown streets doing nothing and going nowhere; "cruising" up and down streets like 1st Ave. and Hennepin with occupants of cars shouting at people outside businesses; urinating in streets.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment. I also think volunteering and community activities are very important to make us care about the neighborhood and environment - a sense of community.  I want a Downtown where people use mass transit.  I WANT A DOWNTOWN WITH A REAL LIGHT RAIL NETWORK THAT EXTENDS TO ALL THE SUBURBS¸ NOT JUST ONE LINE.  I WANT A DOWNTOWN FREE OF POLLUTION.	I want a Downtown where people refrain from excessive noise¸ such as loud music from vehicles.  I also want a Downtown where people feel safe - help get the homeless off the streets and into shelters¸ and would like to see more police on bike and horseback.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see the same environment that exists in the skyways to be replicated on the sidewalks. Right now we have a two-tier system. Good behavior is enforced on the upper level while riff-raff holds sway over the lower level.	Loitering (especially in groups of 3 or more)¸ panhandling (post signs where people should go for organized relief i.e. Catholic Branch)¸ graffiti¸ abuse of public resources i.e. putting feet on benches while sitting on the bench’s back (who would sit down in dress slacks on one of our transit benches)¸ littering (cigarette butts)¸ and excessive profanity.  Riff-raff is not a race¸ lets run it out of town!
No	No	No	No	Musicians should be encouraged¸ it makes the downtown area more inviting.  MTC Bus drivers should be trained to be more friendly and knowledgeable to answer transit related questions for people not familiar with the system (especially making sure that rates are posted on all busses¸ they're not right now). More 'smokers outposts' for smokers to deposit their cigarette butts in.  Increased littering fines to reduce the number of people littering.	Panhandling should be discouraged.  I know the city offers permits for panhandling¸ they should clarify that the downtown area is off limits.  Music in general from cars is fine¸ but outright offensive music with a lot of swearing and illicit topics should be restricted.
No	No	Yes	No	Remove the panhandlers¸ gangs¸ and troublemakers.  Over the past 10 years¸ the Downtown area has really gone downhill.  I don't feel safe walking during business hours¸ let alone with friends.	Start tagging vehicles which are loud or are playing loud music¸ i.e.¸ the rapper kind.  Panhandlers and others that harass people should be arrested immediately.
Yes	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment. pretty much sums up what I am hoping for.  I live in the north loop and work downtown.  I want to be able to walk to work w/o having to look over my shoulder and wonder if I am going to be safe.  I want the sidewalks to be safe and even.... broken concrete¸ big cracks¸ uneven surfaces are dangerous to pedestrians.	Loud rowdy people loitering in big groups on the sidewalks... intimidating behavior from other pedestrians on the sidewalks...walking 6 abreast to force others off the sidewalk... cursing and inconsiderate behavior in general.  People begging... just sitting on the sidewalk (8th & Nicollet) EVERY DAY in full view of the police.  This is not some third-world country... or is it?  Clean up the litter!
No	No	Yes	No	Cleanliness¸ timely collection of trash bins.	No littering¸ loitering¸ panhandling¸ public drunkenness¸ drug sales¸ strip clubs or profanity.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is clean.  I want to walk¸ or dine¸ on Nicollet mall without being harrassed for money.	I want a downtown where people do not jaywalk¸ whether it be in front of cars or the train.  I want a downtown where loitering is unacceptable.
No	No	No	No	I want downtown to be a safe place to go with more security and police available. As for the vistors the area should almost feel as clean and organized and cared for as Disney World ( yes I know TIme Square as this rep) but we need to start word of mouth advertising with outside visitors and conventions and this will help.	When I'm downtown I see a few people who are not shopping ¸working or going out to eat ..just there to cause  a problem . There are problems on street corners and in front of the bus stations also in the skyway. No solicitation begging or harrassing. This DOES NOT mean close businesses such as the gay bars or strip joints but monitor  the activity more.
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Employment¸ residence and or shopping/patronizing existing businesses.	Loitering¸ hulking¸ skulking¸ hanging.
No	No	No	No	I feel that downtown should be safe¸ clean¸ and fun.	The businesses and police need to start enforcing the littering laws. People honeslty feel that cigarettes are not litter. Allowing smoking outside the front door of businesses and places to eat needs to be adresses. I have walked away from places to eat if I need to go trough a cloud of smoke to get through the front door.
Yes	No	No	No	We must require everyone to be responsible to clean-up¸ fix-up their property and keep in good condition.  This means removing graffiti¸ replacing broken windows¸ etc. and to maintain the green areas as well.	Loitering¸ begging¸ making lewd or intimidating comments all should be outlawed.  Offenders should be held accountable and there should be a higher penalty for 2nd and 3rd time repeat offenders.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is   -free from excess litter -free from graffati -friendly to downtown walkers/bikers/runners  -follow traffic laws -safe to walk at any hour of the day -clean air	I want a downtown where people refrain from   -loitering -fights  -loud arguments -panhandling/harrasement -criminal activities (esp. the open drug dealing) -excessive noise during late hours or around residential condos/apartments (Note - I would like to point out that I love the street musicians so be careful if you make a noise code of conduct - most residents and visitors also enjoy this free art)
No	No	No	No	Downtown Minneapolis should be a vibrant¸ alive community where people visit for great food¸ the arts¸ and nightlife.	Downtown Minneapolis is crawling with trash.  I mean that in both the literal and figurative sense.  There is garbage everywhere¸ the streets smell like urine¸ it's just gross.  And then you add in the gang bangers lining the streets when you're trying to walk through.  They stare¸ swear¸ spit¸ and are overall rude.  I'm tired of worrying about being berated for looking at someone the wrong way.  And there's a lack of respect for people's belongings.  I refuse to drive downtown if we are going to the bars on the weekend.  After my cousin went out to her car and found her windshield smashed for no reason¸ and my car being dented by some drunk idiots throwing stuff out their windows; I quit!
No	No	No	No	There are a lot of great businesses downtown; I'd like to be able to support them without feeling unsafe.  Currently we avoid downtown Minneapolis because of the safety issues.  Entertainment dollars dry up when there are concerns about being physically or verbally assaulted by throngs of unruly people¸ regardless of their age or race.	Public drunkenness¸ panhandling¸ loitering & jaywalking are all safety issues that could result in injury¸ accidents and people avoiding the area.  I'd like a downtown that I can feel safe in.
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where pedestrians look at people and acknowledge them¸ with a smile or nod of the head or greeting¸ when you pass them on the street.  I want a Downtown that's vibrant with street life but where I feel safe.  Pan handlers¸ in general¸ don't bother me¸ by the way.  I want a downtown where the diversity of our metropolis is visible--with kiosks¸ conversation corners with seats.  I want a downtown that has plenty of trash cans so that you don't have to carry an emptyh coffee cup for blocks before being able to dispose of it.	I want less commercialism and more personality/unique character downtown.  I HATE seeing Block E¸ with is nothing but a suburban intersection moved to the city.  I can find that anywhere in the USA¸ unfortunately¸ and would prefer more uniqueness and locally-owned¸ small businesses downtown.  I know that doesn't answer the question¸ but it was a chance to vent.  Throwing trash on the streets.  Smoking outside the doorways.  Yuck!  I don't like having to "run the gauntlet" when entering a building.
No	No	No	No	I want downtown to feel safe when I am down there for any type of event whether it is going to dinner or lunch¸ a game or a play.  No thugs allowed!	I don't think loud music from bars or vehicles are too bad¸ but the people with the loud music from their vehicles could be checked out.  If you are thinking of a "loud noise restriction or ban"¸ that would be fine.  Make sure to keep a close watch out for gangs.
No	No	No	No	Planting of trees¸ more small gardens perhaps japaense gardens.  In genral more green minnesotan like culture but also the environment this migth hepl make downtow a little less harsh.  More live music¸ perhaps have try-outs for performers and then license them an alow them to play¸ or do comdey etc.. Lie in Santa Monica CA.  Move the Farmers market to Nicollet mall on some days.  Have some lower rent storeforonts to get some hip boutique type stores and artits going on downtown.  You could have a grant or comepettion for the right to the space.	loitering teenagers and gangster looking thugs.  These loitering teenagers do a big dis-service¸ it scares suburban people away from downtown in droves. I talk to folk at work about this. I've been gonig downtown for 20 years and I think it is getting worse¸ especially in block E and theater district.  These kids need some type of activity to keep them off the street.  Get them a recreation center¸ or some other place to hang out closer to where they live beacuse I doubt they live down there.  Also there should be less tolerance for drug dealers and other older loiterers and petty thevies.  Do what they did in NYC and have zero tolerance for them.  Unforontetly a few bad people seem to have a bigger effect than 100 of good people going about their business
Yes	No	No	No	A downtown with less trash and cigarette butts	1.Panhandlers  2.Tree huggers with there nasty ass dogs (See #1)
No	No	Yes	No	More inviting retail - not just temporary stores with castoffs from others	Loud music Teenagers congregating and acting obnoxious No smoking anywhere.  It would be nice to walk down the sidewalk and not have to inhale other's smoke.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is safe and *feels* safe (e.g.¸ people looking out for one another). I also would like to see those who come downtown be more polite and sensitive to those around them (e.g.¸ more 'please' and 'thank you's¸ less congregting in groups that block the public sidewalk).   I would also like to encourage visitors/tourists who want to stroll leisurely around downtown (as is their right) to keep to the right side of the public sidewalks¸ letting those of us who are just running out of our offices for an errand or quick lunch to pass.	I would like to discourage public intoxication¸ congregating in large groups that block the public sidewalk¸ and talking on cell phones while conducting transactions (e.g.¸ ordering coffee).
No	No	No	No	more community events more businesses that are classier than target. Such as: cafes¸ bookstores¸ bakerys¸ wine stores¸ cheese shops¸  More trees/plants downtown.	Less garbage downtown¸ less crime downtown.
No	No	No	No	See question 2.	I'm sick of being hit up for money 12 times everytime I walk down Hennepin. I'd like to see the police be more aggressive about removing all the junkies¸ etc. who loiter there.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people are polite and courteous¸ that's smoke free and in which civil behavior reigns.	I don't want to hear someone's music from their car or stereo on the sidewalk. I don't want to hear people swearing¸ and I don't want to see their tossed-out cigarettes and food. Animals take better care of their habitat than this.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where there are fewer drug deals on the streets and kids hanging around.	The kids hanging out at bus stops needs to be curbed.
No	No	No	No	The downtown should have some character and there should be more street vendors selling food and such on the street. Right now¸ there are only 2 that I can think of and the downtown doesn't seem to have much character.   There should be some kind of tax break for independent businesses¸ not just all chains at the street level. Downtown currently caters to the Businesses there only. There should be more shopping and entertainment opportunities.  I think the planners should research cities with successful/popular downtown areas and model the twin cities downtown after them. A survey is only one of many ways of researching this¸ and a code of conduct probably won't help anything.	I want a Downtown where there is a reason to go there besides work.   Currently it is too hard to park on the weekend or at night and there is no reason to go there instead of Uptown¸ Lynn-lake¸ or Niccollet eat street area or the suburbs. Parking meters should be free on the weekends and after 6:00. I don't want to pay $6 parking to see a movie that costs $9. I even belong to a health club downtown¸ that I don't go to on the weekends because it's too expensive/hard to park. Instead¸ I visit a suburb location because of free parking.  I work downtown and I'll go someplace after work once in a while¸ because I ride the bus during the week to work¸ but when somebody asks to meet downtown on the weekend¸ I usually suggest someplace else. Parking is expensive and it doesn't offer anything unique.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents FEEL SAFE.	PANHANLDING -- I work late a lot and it's very rare for me to get 3 or 4 blocks without getting asked for money. Sometimes¸ it's done in an intimidating and frightening way. LOITERING -- Block E is especially bad -- I've get accosted for money almost every time I'm there. It doesn't feel safe anymore¸ and I simply don't go there anymore. I would never bring my family down there. What has happened in the last 5 years?
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where the city is encouraged to use electric buses¸ or¸ at a minimum¸ keep the buses off of Nicollet Mall!	Crime should be discouraged.  Car break-ins are rampant just a few blocks south of downtown and the cast of characters that loiter around Block E are always up to something criminal.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see less loitering of teens in the downtown area¸ as well as street people approaching people for money¸ food¸ etc.	Loud music¸ loud cars¸ loitering¸ right-of-way for pedestrians.
No	No	Yes	No	Simple courtesy¸ clean¸ a place where littering is simply not an option¸ full of music¸ art¸ and life.	Your example is good.  Also¸ littering¸ loud and disruptive arguing¸ plainly bad language.
No	Yes	No	No	I want to be able to sit at a street cafe or on a bench (there should be more benches) in peace.  I know this could encourage loitering¸ but police should ask people to move along if they stay too long (over an hour).   I want the streetscape to be clean and in good repair.   The playing of classical music could discourage kids from hanging around.   I'd like the police to be more visible¸ perhaps on horseback or bike.	In this order:  Panhandling¸ loitering¸ graffiti¸ littering¸ dirty/disrepair streetscape
Yes	No	Yes	No	Young people harassing older people. Profanity¸ loud music¸ littering¸ smoking and than tossing the cigarette butt¸ sometimes hitting someone with it.  All the spitting on the sidewalks¸ it so gross to have to dodge the globs of spit.  The inconsiderate people who walk six abreast¸ while someone is trying to get by¸ learn to share the sidewalks!!	Loud music from the cars¸ loud music from the sidewalk restaurants. Now that the indoor smoking ban is in effect¸ now the smokers are ruining our outdoor dining experience¸ with the smoke blowing in our face while we are eating¸ and the butts all over the place.
No	No	Yes	No	People should obey the traffic laws.  Especially the pedestrians	I can't stand the deep base music thumping from other cars at stoplights
No	No	Yes	No	People downtown need to be encouraged to clean up after themselves¸ and businesses must do the same.	Panhandling needs to be dealt with.
No	No	No	No	Doesn't this seem rather¸ oh I don't know¸ against the whole liberal attitude of downtown?  Where is the outcry?  Imagine if Pawlenty did something like this.  Anyways¸ personally I think it is great...crack down on the dirty hippy people and clean up the streets.	Doesn't this seem rather¸ oh I don't know¸ against the whole liberal attitude of downtown?  Where is the outcry?  Imagine if Pawlenty did something like this.  Anyways¸ personally I think it is great...crack down on the dirty hippy people and clean up the streets.
No	No	No	No	Cleanliness¸ respect to others¸ and an overall feeling of safety being downtown. I go to school downtown and personally am not fearful to be there¸ however I do know several people who refuse to go downtown for fear of crime.	Littering and panhandling. We have such a beautiful downtown and it gives a somewhat negative impression to visitors with litter blowing around in the streets¸ especially on Nicollet Mall.
Yes	Yes	No	No	I believe we need more law enforcement officers in the evening hours.  I want a downtown where I feel safe or at least the feeling of safety.  To piggy back on the law enforcement comment I feel that currently there are way too many “idiots” roaming the streets.  I can feel safe walking home at 8:00 at night but I may still see vandalism and other disrespectful acts.  This has to stop!	Again¸ the vandalism¸ mugging¸...I mean come on this is a no brainer.  How about a big one...no more shootings on First Avenue (which has now been named "fight Avenue").
No	No	Yes	No	It is more friendly than most cities.  People are usually helpful if you ask them a question.	Noise¸ profanity¸ filth¸ crowds of young people "hangin".
No	No	Yes	No	Keep the streets clean and clear at all times. Have more waste resepticles. Tone down music in public areas.	Noise retrictions on all vehicles be it motorcycles or music from cars.
Yes	No	No	No	I would like to see downtown promote more art¸ litterary and musical events.  I would like to see bussiness owners have the availability to be able to take legal authority over people who are littering¸ promoting or doing illegal activities or are loitering outside thier store fronts.  I would like a downtown where people keep thier shopfronts¸ and residential area neat and tidy (free from litter¸ ciggarette butts¸ bags of garbage)  I would like to see a downtown which is more 'user friendly' when it comes to transportation for visitors (like signs on the corners that point directions to local attractions and might include a bus number to get on)  I would like to see more public seating areas outside for people to use¸ but to have them well monitored for crimal activity.  I would like to see more public access to restrooms (especially in the evening hours)¸ so that there are fewer instances of public urination.	I want a Downtown where people refrain from excessive noise¸ such as loud music from vehicles (at all times of the day)  I would like a downtown where i am not approached while in my car by panhandlers  I would like a downtown where there is less littering¸ more personal responsibility to keep the areas clean.  I would like a downtown where teens and young adults do not gather together in large groups (loitering)¸ shouting obscenities¸ yelling at each other from across the street to each other and flashing gang signs.
No	No	Yes	No	I want the buses to route out of downtown¸ to keep the homeless and the drugs dealers out of the streets¸ some sort of dress code and keep the unemployed Black people from roaming the streets.	I would love to see a noise ordinence where loud music coming out of Bikes and vehicles is prohibited.
No	No	Yes	No	Nice looking storefronts¸ clean sidewalks¸ inviting atmosphere.	No panhandling¸ loitering¸ loud obnoxious cars¸ music and people.
No	No	Yes	No	Building owners should be responsible for keeping the sidewalks in front of their buildings clean of debris.  It used to be that the one compliment visitors to Mpls would say is the city is so clean.  With the advent of the smoking ban¸ so many sidewalks in front of bars and restaurants have become public ashtrays.  Bars and restaurants aren't the only culprits.  The Nicollet Mall side of the Marshall Fields' store this spring was a disgrace (it's been better lately).  On the other hand¸ some buildings and bars (Brits/Vincent's and Butler Square¸ for example) have someone who hoses down their sidewalk every day.  This should be the norm.	People should feel comfortable walking downtown.  My sister and her husband recently visited from Tokyo.  They were downtown with their daughters and couldn't walk from Zelos (9th & Nicollet) to M & S Grill (6th & Nicollet) at 6:00 on a Friday night without numerous catcalls and uncomfortable comments (the area in front of City Center is typically very bad).  My sister and her husband were here because they are moving back to the Twin Cities and were considering buying a condo/townhome downtown.  But after this experience they started looking in the suburbs.  This is not as much a 'behavior'¸ but since you're asking... remove the buses from  Nicollet Mall from April 1 through October 31st.  A colleague was in town from Las Vegas recently and we had lunch at Zelos.  While she was thrilled to be sitting outside on a glorious summer day¸ we had to stop our conversation every 1-2 minutes because of the noise of the buses.  It's like living near the airport.  I would love to see the Mall become a permanent pedestrian walkway¸ but in lieu of that¸ removing the buses would be a good first step.  And if the buses can't be removed¸ at least replace them with quieter models.  The 16th Street Mall in Denver is fabulous.  Not only are the buses quiet¸ they're also FREE in the downtown zone.
No	No	No	No	Sidewalks should be shoveled in winter and swept and litter-free in summer.  Adding ethnic art would be okay¸ as long as it had an American theme to unite¸ not just one or two minorities¸ which causes division.	Yes¸ no loud music or muffler noises from obnoxious cars or motorcycles.  Noxious fumes from buses and other diesel vehicles should be reduced too.  I don't want to be hassled or panhandled on the street¸ nor do I appreciate noisy drunken obsence crowds.
No	No	Yes	No	To be sociable¸ get out and enjoy the streets.  Be positive and enfource positive behavior.	I think people should be more respective of others.  No shouting¸ loud music blairing from their bike/wheel chair/person.  No obssesively (and without shame) saying rude comments to women that put them at discomfort.  No BEGGING for money - constantly.  Things like this make me dislike working downtown.
Yes	No	No	No	I would love to see downtown a little bit cleaner.I would also love to see more unity within the diverse crowd walking up and down the streets of downtown Minneapolis. Overall¸ I love being a resident of downtown Minneapolis.	I believe that we should discourage any sort of violence and in the downtown neighborhood. There are a lot of people who congregate downtown¸ it is not fair for people to stereotype a certain crowd that hangs out at a certain place. If people are so concerned about the crowd that hangs out at block E¸ then they should do something about it other than taking an online survey. They can either ignore it¸ or sincerely do something about it.   I enjoy being a resident of downtown Minneapolis¸ I have never been a victim of crime in the Block E area¸ so overall I would just like to discourage stereotypes¸ racism and discrimination.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where everyone feels safe. I also want the police to be present on weekend nights everywhere you go for when things get out of hand¸ and it has not been that way at all lately. I want the streets respected and not littered on¸ and downtown should be a place you can walk withouth being approached for money every 10 feet.	I want a Downtown where people don't drive along with loud music and yell at the women who are walking on the sidewalk. I want a neighborhood where loitering is not permitted¸ especially along Hennepin Avenue and Block E area.
No	No	Yes	No	Courtesy¸ cleanliness¸ respect for the area and the people in the area.	Excessively fast driving¸ littering¸ pan-handling¸ loitering¸ crude language.
No	No	No	No	What ?  To ask for Positive Behaviors is embarrasing -- human beings know what positive behavior is.	I live only 10 blocks from downtown and have owned a house there for ten years.  I see the same things in my neighborhood as I do downtown.  We all know who is creating the problem¸ but we're not allowed to say it.  What is the Problem ?  C'mon.  I'm rather hardened from living in this neighborhood for as long as I have¸ but even I get scared being around Block E and the young black men.  The "thugs in training"¸ the "gangster wannabees" -- damn.  Force these kids to attend school.  Teach them how to talk english.  Teach them how to treat women.  Teach them how to work.  Teach them how to be respectful of other human beings.  Maybe their community will finally own up¸ and help out.
No	No	Yes	No	People ought to be encouraged to have a purpose when downtown.	There needs to be a serious crackdown on loitering.  Block E is a sewer¸ and scores of citizens are intimidated even being around there.
No	No	Yes	No	Signs with positive reinforcement:  FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF EVERYONE¸ PLEASE HELP US KEEP THE SIDEWALKS CLEAN¸  FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS PLEASE DO NOT LOITER¸ ENJOY YOUR SMOKE BUTT REMEMBER TO DISCARD OF IT PROPERLY.  GIVE A HOOT DONT POLLUTE.	Top 5 5) put out lots of garbage cans¸ and encourage business owners¸ especailly retail¸ to help empty them daily.  fast food establishments should be required to comb the neighborhood for wrappers - not just their parking lots.   4) Adopt a sidewalk¸ you get this idea in Europe¸ business owners sweeping and washing down their sidewalks and gutters.   3) discourage loitering ~ classical music¸ lighting¸ beat cops¸  2) discourage Vagrancy¸ those that sleep on boulevards around sharing/caring hands¸ under bridges....etc.   1) arrest panhandlers¸ those at freeway entrances¸ the boulevard at lyndale and hennepin¸ WILL WORK FOR FOOD - give them a McDonalds application! a couple of cops in an old school bus that rounds up these deadbeats and holds them overnight in a non-heated/airconditioned polebarn out of site.  Dont let ACLU give city crap about how cruel that is.  A) they didnt have anywhere to go before they went to polebarn¸ B) it is cruel to watch them beg like stray dogs near traffic.
Yes	No	Yes	No	Everyone should gather every afternoon at 4pm¸ and sing It's A Small World¸ After All.	They should not shoot people. Ideally¸ they should also not wound¸ hit¸ or poke with sticks¸ either.
No	No	Yes	No	I am sorry¸ but if you all need to ask¸ you are clueless.....and I am serious.	If you need to ask¸ you're as lost as the people who hang out down there.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see a downtown more focused on the environment with more green spaces and shade trees.  I would like a better smell and less trash blowing in the breeze.  I would like a place with less noise and traffic.	I would like to see quiet or no busses.  less loitering no panhandling¸ a clean area.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I think we should try to establish a friendly downtown.  More areas outside for people (outside of restaurants and bars) so it feels more European!  Also¸ I think we should encourage more public transport - like the light rail and buses!!	I would like a downtown to feel safe.  I hate driving home from Uptown to my home in the North Loop and seeing all of the people loitering around Block E.  As a female¸ I feel unsafe walking through the groups of people as they cat call and say other comments at me.  I truly believe that having no loitering areas would help.  I haven't noticed litter or panhandlers but I'm sure that exists too.  Perhaps more garbage cans would help?
Yes	No	Yes	No	Downtown visitors and residents should be encouraged to walk and use transit to get to and around downtown.  All residents¸ businesses¸ property owners¸ and visitors must respect the environment (including no smoking within 25-30 feet of any building entrance- this needs to be enforced!) and the physical environment (fines for littering).  Residents¸ businesses¸ and property owners should also be encouraged to take initiative in reporting problems.	Ideally¸ smoking¸ excessive shouting/loudness¸ and even spitting would be discouraged.  At least¸ people downtown should refrain from using profanity (especially if audible to the entire block)¸ refrain from excessive public drunkenness¸ and the use of private loud music.  Obviously¸ the use of drugs RIGHT OUTSIDE BLOCK E or on various other streets needs to addressed.
Yes	No	No	No	I'd like a Downtown where people don't litter and take care of their trash.	We should discourage the use of cars after hours and on weekends.  People should be able to drive nearby¸ park and either walk or take mass transit. One idea might be to give people a free downtown zone bus/LRT pass if they park in one of the lots on the edge of downtown.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown I feel safe in after dark.  I feel well lit streets¸ sidewalk cafes that are open after dark¸ and more police traffic would assist in giving me this.  Also¸ there should be a strict enforcement on loitering in front of businesses/malls.  People should be downtown for a purpose...not looking for one.	I want a downtown where people refrain from loitering¸ or being downtown with no purpose.  It's amazing to me how many times I see the same group of people on a corner multiple times.  Frequent checks by police officers of these loiters would prevent loitering in the first place.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown that I would dare to take my grandchildren for the day and evening.	I want a downtown that is exciting and full of life; not loud rap music and arguing in the streets.
No	No	No	No	I want to feel safe	too many panhandlers and crooks
No	No	No	No	I want a down town that does not have a murder everyday.  We are @ 30 already...  Where are our leaders	I want a downtown where cops are able to be cops.   I want a downtown that will stop building monuments¸(light rail & stadiums) and fix the crime isssue.
No	No	Yes	No	Most importantly would be to facilitate safety¸ followed by cleanliness.	I don't want a Downtown where loitering is allowed outside on the street corners during night hours.  Also¸ I don't want a Downtown where you see and deal with panhandlers standing on the street corners begging for money.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown that is clean and inviting with more restaurants¸ lounges and bars that cater to a more mature crowd(defined more in behavior not age). I don't like to go to restaurants in the heart of Downtown due to the rowdy behavior of many people in the area(to be clear¸ this is not a single racial issue). I used to go to D'amico Cucina all the time but¸ now I get hassled by young drunk white kids or black kids taking up the entire sidewalk.	I would like a Downtown where troublemakers aren't allowed to loiter and hassle you¸ specifically the Block E/City Center/Nicollet Mall area. I agree with excessive noise as an issue.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is clean¸ free of grafitti¸ with a large police presence. I want a downtown that is bustling¸ vibrant¸ with people from all over Minnesota and surrounding areas coming here for tourism and to visit.	-Discourage littering. -Discourage young kids from loitering on the street corners. -Discourage young people from obnoxiously rapping profanities¸ smoking¸ and loitering while other people go about their day. (shouldn't they be in school or working¸ invol
No	No	Yes	No	To come downtown to shop and eat at our many restaurants.  To get people from all over the Twin Cities to come to downtown.	Young kids gathering at Block E inside or outside¸ blocking the sidewalks¸ committing crimes and making noise.  A relatively small group impedes a much larger group of responsible¸ working adults.
Yes	Yes	Yes	No	visit¸ have fun¸ live work and play¸ while feeling safe and realizing downtown has more than a handful of bars. instead explore and be more open to the opportunities.	loitering¸ panhandleing¸ homelessness¸ loud motercycles¸
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to walk downtown (especially on Hennepin) and feel safe as well as not bothered by panhandles or hoodlums.   My bus required me to catch the bus on Hennepin for awhile and I was amazed of the masses of people who were out for trouble and nothing else.   All of the people taking the bus were huddled together because of the scare factor.   This is NOT right.  There really needs to be more police force.     I have been working downtown for over 20 years.   Don't get me wrong¸ I love the diversity¸ the fast pace and I have always thought it to be beautiful - I do however feel more control over some of the people should take place.	Get a handle in the panhandlers - there isn't a day that goes by without someone asking me for money.  They all have their special corners....you would think if I noticed this¸ so would the police!
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown in which people respect each other.	I wish we could stop the cursing.  The f-word is not something I want to hear when I'm out in public.  (or any time for that matter)
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where people are friendly and outgoing and everyone greets others and also to visitors to let them know this is a friendly/great place and that they are welcome.  I want a Downtown with more sidewalk cafes¸ flowers¸ trees¸ fountains and other amenities that would encourage people to stay and eat¸ drink¸ and shop.  More lighting but make it soft lighting to help people feel safe.  I want a Downtown that has a unique feature¸ something that would encourage people to come Downtown i.e. sometime like Chicago's Millennium Park.  I would like it if a Downtown feature would stand out for locals and encourage visitors to make a trip to Minneapolis.  Make Downtown THE place to be.	I want a Downtown where people do not loiter especially in clusters of groups to block sidewalks¸ doorways¸ etc. and there is no loud music¸ yelling and screaming.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a safe downtown with a lot of street restaurants and cafes. I would like it to be cleaner and full of people that come and do business / consume here. A place that encourages development and that has a master plan for the future. A place that recognizes the potential value of washington avenue as one of its main arteries.	Refrain from excessive noise¸ garbage¸ people hanging out outside Block E and City Center with NOTHING to do. They are not waiting for the bus nor to be picked up. Loitering downtown should be prohibited.
No	No	No	No	I would like a downtown that is a true community.  Where anyone (families¸ single people alike) can live.  Why is the downton so un-kid-friendly?	Nicollet Mall is very noisy w/ buses only.  Remove the buses & allow pedestrians and bikes only.  Nicollet mall is our closest resource to a downtown green park.  Let's make is sparkle with people and bikes.
No	No	No	No	It would be nice to be greeted - just regular people smiling at each other¸ saying a polite "hello"¸ "good morning" etc.  Maybe even have some one who has the job of officially greeting people coming off the bus or out of the parking ramps etc.  I love that there are often street musicians - please don't do anything to discourage that.  I also loved the farmer's market.	I would like a downtown where a woman can walk to work without being approached by strange men/"hit on".  When I worked as a temporary office worker in downtown I would be harrassed by men a couple of times a week on my way from the bus to the office.  They would make rude and inappropriate comments.  It was very threatening. It is one of the reasons I found employment elsewhere.
No	No	No	No	I want people to help others who are lost or not sure exactly of their destination. I want clean streets¸ sidewalks¸ and skyways downtown. I want a friendly business and retail environment. I want businesses that show they appreciate their customers. I want more businesses downtown. I want more art in the skyways downtown.	I want less profanity so that my children don't have to hear those words when they are just walking down the street. I want people to stop yelling and talking loudly to one another on the street.  Again¸ it's threatening to my children and uncomfortable for everyone within hearing range.
No	No	Yes	No	Increase the responsibility of property owners to keep sidewalks clean. Also¸ figure out a better taxi solution so I don't have to stand out in the freezing cold for a cab that never shows up.	Move bus routes to pinpoint people who are loitering as opposed to waiting for a bus. Then clearly define what loitering is and issue fines in accordance with the law.
No	No	Yes	No	I think we should encourage outdoor events that brings the neighborhoods together¸ such as the block party.  We need to encourage people to feel safe downtown.	We should very much discourage the loitering of groups of individuals who have no purpose or reason for being in an area¸ particularly the Block E/Target Center area.  Clean these areas up and make them enjoyable to go to!!  Get the thugs off the streeets so good people can enjoy downtown!
No	No	Yes	No	I would just like to see everyone working hard to keep the city clean.  Perhaps reminding people not to litter would help¸ because there seems to be enough trash cans around	Personally¸ I'm tired of being harassed by young people who seem to have nothing better to do.  I know that the police are working on a larger presence¸ but I think we need just a couple more cops during the busy times of the day.
No	No	Yes	No	expedited trash  and litter removal	pan handling littering- write some tickets! teenagers blocking sidewalks and harrassing pedestrians
No	No	Yes	No	Keep your area clean (we're very good about this already -- as a recent visit to Milwaukee reminded me). Keep up with the battle on grafitti.	Panhandlers and "homeless" need to be dispersed. I can't walk down a street¸ or even come into downtown via the freeway without running into one of them. When I walk to work¸ I actively take routes that avoid them. It is the same people every time¸ and its time we deal with them. I'd rather have that then a new stadium any day.   Also¸ the Block e district is teeming with loud groups of young "urban individuals." What they do is not bad in itself -- gather¸ speak loudly -- but additionally the language and body language is threatening. Again¸ I avoid those areas and take the skyways if I can.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is clean (no littering) and there are no pan handlers.  I want to feel safe so I would prefer no large group loitering at any time during the day.  Property owners should have some responsibility with the upkeep on the outside and inside of their property.   Businesses should be responsible with the type of billboard advertising that they post in downtown.  We should encourage all visitors and residents to respect the law enforcement in the community.	I think we should discourage the following behaviors: excessive loud music¸ foul language¸ drinking¸ large group loitering (and frankly any behavior that would be considered inappropriate if it were done in front of a child.)  Curfews should be strictly adhered to and enforced.
Yes	No	No	No	I think that the only positive behavior that should be encouraged downtown is clean streets of litter and make sure to enforce a curfew of underage teens on the weekends.	I think we should discourage discrimination towards minority youths and the seperation of different classes of people (rich/ poor) who spend their income in downtown businesses. I think the behavior of having a code of conduct would empose regualtions that would give the police "power" to harass for any given reason.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a Downtown where drivers respect pedestrians and obey the cross-walk laws (and vice-versa.) I want a Downtown with more public restrooms for visitors and workers. I want a Downtown where the indigent and homeless receive better services and opportunities so that they are not having to sleep in public places¸ dig through the garbage for food¸ and ask passers-by for money¸ cigarettes¸ etc. I want a Downtown where public areas are well-lit at night¸ with visible security around parking areas.	I want a Downtown where no one throws garbage of any kind on the street or sidewalk. I want a Downtown where people do not walk down the street arguing (or using vulgar language) loudly.
No	No	No	No	Some may disagree with this¸ but I think there should be more kid-friendly places¸ particularly restaraunts¸ downtown.  That way¸ employees who have children who attend daycare in the downtown area could occasionally take them out to lunch or have other outings with them around downtown. Most places¸ either explicitly or implicitly¸ discourage the presence of children.	Any activities that hamper the saftey of the area.  This includes merchants/vendors parking in traffic (which disrupts flow of traffic and causes accidents)¸ people being allowed to carry any type of weapon into downtown¸ and any behavior that appears to threaten the saftey of others.
No	No	No	No	ditto the above statement.  I should not have to worry about my personal safety period¸ especially when I walk to my car in the evening.  I should not have to worry about my personal safety at all.  I was walking with a friend and was nearly mugged by a guy at 9 at night on hennepin¸ near solera.  If you sit on nicollet mall near Marshall's you can watch drug dealers¸ with their children. There should be more outdoor cafes.  There should be a grocery store¸ and pedi cabs and more flowers.  There should be rooftop gardens¸ and smokers should be taken OFF of the street¸ away from building entrances.  Sidewalks should be clean everywhere¸ not just in front of the newer buildings¸ and there should be more places to sit and enjoy the summer weather¸ besides peavy plaza.  There should be more signs.	Loitering¸ panhandling¸ busses should be prohibited from nicollet mall¸ cabs should be clean and drivers should be couteous and NOT TALKING ON THE PHONE¸ the cars shouldn't smell and you shouldn't have to request a/c in the summertime.  I work downtown¸ and I do a lot of walking around during the day to run an errand or grab lunch or coffee.  I get hassled by a panhandler at least once a week¸ often times in the SKYWAY where i feel especially threatened.  There are a handful of people that are regulars¸ asking for money with the same story over and over again.  I should see more police officers¸ period. Gameworks should be removed from block E.  Actually¸ block E should be removed from block e. There should be a better (sheltered)way to get from the light rail to the skyway system.  That being said¸ I love to see the musicians on the street.  I enjoy the farmers market.
No	No	Yes	No	Keeping the downtown sidewalks clear of gum¸ cigarette butts¸ etc (especially over by Hennepin Avenue by the Target Center.  More landscaping off of Nicollet Mall.	Discourage "hanging out" at bus stops.  Get rid of the loud music by Block E and Hard Rock cafe.  Downtown is noisy enough¸ we don't need to have music blaring 24/7.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown that takes pride in it's appearance by maintaining a high standard of  cleanliness.	I want a downtown where noise regulations are enforced on an everyday basis.
No	No	No	No	Plain old respect.  I would like to see people respect each other again. Step out of someone's way if they are about to cross your path (with a smile)¸ open the door for someone carrying a heavy load (with a smile)¸ open the door for someone just to make your day!!!  Respecting each other's space¸ feelings¸ and opinions would make things much better.	Load music from cars.  Vulgar language.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people feel good about walking to and from businesses/resturaunts... a clean and inviting area where people feel good about the experience....	No spitting on the sidewalk...no gum on the sidewalk.....Use the crosswalks and obey the walk/don't walk cues. No begging....No littering (that includes cig butts)... a clean sidewalk and street area is the start of a nicer dowtown. Have plenty of garbage cans and ashtrays for people to use...
No	No	Yes	No	Get the panhandlers¸ bums and gangsters off the streets.	Panhandling¸ large gatherings of youth at street corners.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown free of bums bothering me and my friends¸ looking for handouts with the same song and dance.  Sometimes they like to wait by our cars and pressure us for handouts.	Littering¸ young ghetto kids hanging around causing trouble.  Less panhandlers.
No	No	No	No	No Comment	All I can say is get rid of the thugs¸ bums¸ beggers¸ vagrants¸ felons and free loaders off of the streets of Hennepin etc.....Then my family from Woodbury will visit and spend money there. Until then¸ no way are we ever coming back. Crime ridden punks should be herded up and sent to an island somewhere where they can live and "dog eat dog". Signed¸ minnysoda@comcast.net
No	No	Yes	No	I think we should encourage visitors and residents to be respectful of eachother while downtown and pick up their own garbage.  If people just but their cigarette butts in the ash trays¸ it would help keep the sidewalks clean.  When people are downtown¸ they need to be responsible for their own actions.  The bar sceen downtown Minneapolis creates a lot of revenue and gives people a place to go and have a good time.  I think the smoking ban was a good start to some of the problems downtown.	Behaviors we should discourage are: congrigating in large groups outside block E (they can go inside)¸ littering¸ excessive cussing...  People who live in suburbia have to abide by rules and laws¸ its not just the downtown community that is cracking down on this.  There should be enforcement against panhandlers.  They make the city look tacky and low class.  Everyone else has to work for thier paycheck¸ why should they get money for free.
No	No	No	No	Downtown should be a safe place where tourists and residents alike should be able to go and eat and enjoy a night out without being harassed or afraid to walk down certain areas.	Drug selling¸ and the disrespectful and rude behavior of the juveniles that hang around downtown at all hours of the night. Curfew should really be inforced.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like to see a downtown where visitors and residents feel welcome. Not being accosted by thundering bass from a passing car¸ profanity from people huddled in groups¸ not doing anything¸ from being run over by bikers on the sidewalks and the busses as they go through red lights. As a smoker¸ I would like to see more locations for disposing cigarette butts as I end up throwing them on the ground when there isn't one near-by.	I would like to see a downtown that is respected by the people that live and work here - no littering¸ no excessive noise¸ no bikers on the sidewalks¸ people following the traffic signals.  If this were to happen by the people that live and work here¸ the visitors will do the same.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where people can walk the streets¸ and know they are safe from crime¸ harrassment¸ and panhandling.  I want a downtown that has spaces for public performances¸ outdoor dining and drinking venues¸ and places to sit and watch the world pass.	Get rid of the busses on Nicollet.  Closely monitor the undesireable elements on Nicollet¸ Seventh Street¸ and Hennepin.  Discourage panhandling.
No	No	No	No	I would think that people should keep the garbage in the trash cans that are provided and to make sure cigarettes are kept in the trash as well¸ so they're not scattered all over the sidewalks.	I want a Downtown where people can have music played¸ but not to where everyone outside can hear it.
No	No	No	No	I would like a downtown where we don't have to worry about being approached by a beggar.	We should discourage: Littering¸ panhandling¸ swearing¸ intimidation
Yes	No	No	No	I think everyone in the city needs to support programs/activities for inner city youth to get them into situations where they learn.   The library should be open more. the YM and YW need more support for programs and churches can help too. We also need to support programs that help folks who are homeless¸ have mental health problems etc.	The biggest one that is a challenging situation is people coming up and asking for money or "wanting to talk". If you enforced the panhandling law¸ it might help.
No	No	Yes	No	Politeness¸ cleanliness and safe streets.  Encourage police office to engage talking to teens or people in general.  I see cops most of the times in groups talking never engaging with the people they are suppose to be protecting and getting to know.	Loitering on corners¸ cussing¸ spitting and littering.
No	No	No	Yes	Educate the communities that have there youth come and hang on street corners and show that the image they are creating and the behavior they are exibiting is the very behavior that seperates the races. This is not culture that seperates us¸ it's behavior.	Eliminate loitering by teens. Restrict their numbers in groups to 4. Loud music (ban it) . Start inforcing laws as far as noise¸ including illegal exaust systems on all vehicles.
No	No	Yes	No	I think there are some people who just plain and simply NEED MANNERS!  It's so basic.	I have worked downtown here for at least the last ten years.  This year I don't want to go outside for lunch anymore.  There are way too many people out there begging for money.  I have also seen people who like to intimidate other people by them giving certain looks.  I am extremely annoyed by these two types of people.  Sorry¸ I really don't know what to do about it.  How do you instill manners on people that sometimes I think they do know what manners are¸ but they just refuse to practice them.
No	No	No	No	I'd like it if the suburban folks didn't dictate what happens in the city. Getting rid of litter is a good idea. Everyone mentioned should treat everyone the same and not assume youth/minorities are hoodlums.	I want a downtown where drunk people from the suburbs don't gaybash me and my friends.  I feel less safe walking past Drink and the straight clubs where excessive drinking goes on than I do walking past panhandlers.  That might have something to do with the panhandlers not calling us names or threatening us.
No	No	Yes	No	Well for one thing¸ there needs to be more trash cans.  I can walk 6 blocks and never encounter a trash can.	The element of people that loiter on Nicollet Mall¸ stretching from 4th all the way to 12th.  These seemingly homeless men stare and comment at everyone that walks by.  This is intimidating.  It makes me uncomfortable to even walk down Nicollet.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where people of all ages and races can hang out together. I'm not scared when I go downtown to go to a show¸ go out¸ or go play volleyball. And somehow encourage a community feel where people are irrationally scared of each other. strength based encouragement for the younger crowd that hangs out¸ as well as the older. I like the bike lanes.	My only real problem are people who are disrespectful for no reason. As I saw on a sign recently¸ rudeness is the weak mans imitation of strength. I would like to see it cleaner¸ but I think thats universal. I dont know how you are going to impose a code of conduct without some group being pigeon-holed or offended. Kudos to you if you figure it out. Include and encourge the kids in the process. Ask the kids that are out there what they think and value their opinion. People are more likely to follow rules they had input on¸ maybe that they even help integrate/enforce.
No	No	Yes	No	A downtown where people feel safe at any hour of the day  A downtown where people can walk¸ eat in peace.  A downtown where police enforce the new code of conduct for all citizens	Buses on Nicollet (especially as people eat!)  Panhandlers  Shouting/arguing/street slang
No	No	No	No	The businesses and city must take a more active role in keeping Nicollet¸ Hennepin¸First Avenue cleaner and prettier. Maybe there needs to be some sort of taxing district or neighborhood association fee and task force. Amusement parks and malls have uniformed people cleaning up all the times they are open. Many cities and amusement parks have full time people taking care planters and lanscaping.  Downtown Des Moines has beautiful planters that they've changed out twice this year already¸ look at downtown Red Wings hnagin baskets.	I am downtown a lot at night¸ the only block i ever feel uncompfortable about wlaking down is the east side of block E and the block north of that towards the light rail. Loitering seems to be a problem there; I don't believe most of these people that are just hanging out are using any of the businesses around the neighborhood.
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No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown where visitors and residents have no fear of crime or having to see vagrants¸ drunks¸ loiterers¸ litter¸ etc. Have a zero tolerance for anyone hanging out or walking the streets without a specific purpose of being there.	Get rid of the loiterers and drunks. For example¸ the area in front of Brit's Pub on Nicollet gets worse and worse every year. They are there every day when I leave my job at Target at 5:00.  Anyone caught loitering¸ being drunk¸ harrassing people should be suspended from being in downtown. Put a stiff penalty¸ i.e. 2 weeks in jail if they return. Have a zero tolerance for bad behavior and give the cops more latitude to profile those who look like they could cause trouble. More than likely the profiling will be right on.
No	No	Yes	No	Cell phone etiquette¸ common courtesy (not cutting in front of people because you aren't paying attention)¸ respect for each other¸ recognition that everyone's time is valuable and just because you are busy that doesn't give you the right to cut in front of anyone else.	Loud talkers both in cars and in the skyways¸ throwing cigarette butts wherever they want¸ loitering¸ panhandlers
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that is safe--both on the sidewalks and in the street.  I want a downtown that is clean.  I want a downtown where people use trash containers for their refuse.  I want a downtown where people are respectful of the rights of others.  I want a downtown where people obey the law.  I want a downtown where people behave in a civil manner.  Copenhagen¸ Denmark is a good model for what a city can be.	I do want a downtown where people refrain from excessive noise including loud "music" from cars.  I also want a downtown where I can walk for 10 minutes without being hassled for money.  I want a downtown where I do not feel threatened by groups of loud obnoxious people who just seem to be looking for trouble.  I want a downtown where drivers observe speed limits and do not run red lights.  I want a downtown where I can cross the street without being hurried by cars pushing into the pedestrian crosswalk or nearly runover by cars turning right on red.  I want a downtown where I can drive without confronting jaywalkers every 50 feet.
No	Yes	Yes	No	I want a downtown with additional and better street signs to help visitors and non-city residents ease their fears of driving downtown and hindering city residents with their non-courteous and stupid driving methods.	I want a downtown to respect all people and more venues for all people.
No	No	No	No	RESPECT for one another. No LOITERING it is very intimidating and quite scary to non city dwellers	Loitering¸gangs¸drug deals
Yes	No	No	No	I think encouraging individuality as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else would be very welcome.    I personally like to see younger kids hanging out downtown (as long as they aren't mischievious).  However¸ enforcing the curfue is the right thing to do.  There is no reason for kids to be out past that other than to get into trouble.	I think handing out flyers or event cards should be banned.  90% of the trash on the sidewalks and in the gutters are because of these.  They hand them to people and people turn around and toss them on the ground.  Very few make it into a garbage can.    I'm really frustrated with all the loitering.  And I'm not talking about high school kids hanging out with friends.  I see a lot of people doing nothing at Block E.  I also see bums in the North Loop.  I've actually walked across the ped bridge adjacent to the 94 West on-ramp and saw a guy taking drugs.  This area needs to be cleaned up.  There are a lot of new residences in the North Loop and I think it would be wise to keep this area cleaned up and safe.   Graffiti is another huge issue.  Graffiti shows people visiting the city that we don't have a handle on our criminals.  It flat out says that drug dealers and gang members are in the area and that its potentially unsafe.  Maybe tougher penalties for people doing graffiti is the answer¸ along with a large scale clean-up.    I'm not too concerned about loud music from vehicles as downtown is supposed to have some hustle and bustle.  If it shakes your fillings loose¸ then it might be offensive¸ however¸ I think we should concern ourselves with making Minneapolis safer rather than worrying if its quieter.
No	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that encourages a beautiful environmet where people can enjoy the surroundings.	I think that our downtown would be improved if we put more emphasis on cleaning it up.  Nicollet and Block E have the potential to be nice but our not as friendly as they could be.  Block off Nicollet to buses¸ create a green area in the middle with trees¸ flowers¸ ponds¸ public art and places to sit and Minneapolis would have a city center that would be beautiful instead of congested and loud with the sounds of traffic.
No	No	No	No	Respect for each other	Bringing guns to downtown locations
No	No	Yes	No	Just as the example states - I want a Downtown where visitors and residents respect and care for the physical environment.  I want Downtown to be safe for my wife and children to explore.  Right now with all of the murders that have taken place in the City¸ Downtown is the last place I want to go. I would rather spend my time walking around Wayzata or Excelsior¸ or even 50th & France for food and entertainment.  Another concern I have are all the condo projects that are going up.  I continue to hear how Minneapolis has 52 condo projects going on¸ however I haven't heard one word on increasing police¸ expanding the highways in and out of the City¸ etc to accomidate the thousands of new residents that will be moving into the City.	Excessive noise is a big one.  I am tired of hearing people drive by in the car or even walking down the street with their boom boxes blairing nonsense.  I would also like to see more police activity walking the steets.  Look at Philadelphia - it was a dump 10 years ago.  Through community feedback and more police they have been able to clean up the City to make it a beautiful place to live and visit.    I think we should also stop pan handeling.  Daily I am approved by people asking for money.  I pay enough in taxes that go to poorly planned government programs where the last thing I want to do is feed the hand of some person who is looking for more free hand-me-outs.
No	No	Yes	No	Explore new ways to attract visitors by using real people to generate interest by having them positioned outside the business to welcome and greet.  Have more police pro-active clearing of the street of pan-handlers and homeless causing eye-sores and a hostile environment.  Make businesses responsible to clean outside their establishments at all times of the day to  keep the garbage under tighter control. Fine them hard for garbage after a few warnings.	Bums¸ homeless pan-handling on ths sidewalks and parks located on or near Nicollet Mall. Street musicians playing terrible versions of good songs. Gang activity. Casual cop¸ do their job and be pro-active with professional direction to those who need it.
No	No	No	No	I want a downtown where visitors and residents can feel safe - and ARE safe.	I want a downtown where people(especially couples) can walk freely from one establishment to another¸ day or night¸ without having to worry about being hassled¸ lipped off to¸ intimidated or threatened by groups of thugs hanging out on street corners/sidewalks for no other reason other than to do just that.
No	No	Yes	No	I think residents and business owners are a very positive impact on downtown.  It's the visitors without an agenda that make downtown less appealing.	Noise is an accepted¸ and vital part of the downtown experience.  There is too much loitering¸ begging¸ and harassment.  I travel to a lot of mid-size to large downtown areas¸ and Minneapolis has a disproportionate number of beggers and bums.
No	No	No	No	Downtown Minneapolis is a destination¸ community and a neighborhood that  has long belonged to the entire metro area¸ state and region.  We want it to be clean¸ safe¸ friendly and enjoyable.  Set the expectation that we all belong to this community and that we must all be ambassadors for these values whenever we are in Downtown.   Do we demonstrate¸ as a community¸ that we value our Downtown area as a shared public space by creating amenities that are truly for the public¸ like--outdoor artwork?  Green spaces that are clean and well-kept?  Places to sit and to get refreshment? A sense of specialness and "destination?"  Or do we do these things only for those who can pay?  Can we provide:   warm places in which to wait for the bus?  Access to telephones or other means of securing assistance if needed?  Safe¸ dedicated space for walkers and bicyclists?  Is there sufficient access to water and public restrooms?  Are there kid-friendly places?  Can we partner with schools¸ senior organizations and others to provide historical walking tours for cheap or free that tell the story of the city  (not just the business and buildings story but the cultural¸ ethnic history as well) and by doing so build a sense of shared ownership?     Why not try to build a sense of shared ownership and esteem for the city similar to what the world feels for NYC?	No loitering No littering No harassment of others on the street No loud music no soliciting no lewd behavior (in dress¸ speech or action)
No	No	No	No	Politeness and planting of trees.  Encourage mass transit to reduce driving.	Screaming¸ spitting¸ swearing.  Sadly 90% of the offenders in this category are African American.  I do not know how you can target without beeing accused of racial profiling.  It is clearly an African American cultural issue that is affecting downtowns image.
No	No	Yes	No	Recycleing containers on the street corners¸ not just trash.  Better trash pickup service downtown.  NO SMOKING ANYWHERE.  NO LOUD RADIOS/PORTABLE STEREOS ANYWHERE.  Trash containers on the skyways; there are almost none.  City-sanctioned street musicians¸ dancers¸ and other performers PAID to perform (for instance¸ along Nicollet).  Discourage buskers (beginner musicians playing for change).  City-hired STREET THEATER!  In general¸ more support of CULTURE (i.e.¸ the performing arts) and less obsessive support of SPORTS (which is not culture and does not improve the mind in any way).	Already addressed above.
No	No	No	No	I want a Downtown where visitors and residents feel comfortable gathering in public spaces such as on benches and chairs.  People should feel comfortable dining in sidewalk cafes without a fear of harassment from other public space users.  I want a Downtown where either the city or business owners create inviting public spaces¸ almost as an extension of their businesses into the public realm (sidewalks).	I want a Downtown where large groups of people can gather but recognize and be reminded that it's not okay to harass other Downtown users.
No	No	No	No	Downtown Minneapolis needs to be a place where visitors and residents respect private property¸ as well as public property.  Respectful behavior to others in our public space is something I would love to see return to our Downtown.	I would like to see our Downtown be a place where small signs of decay are aggressively handled.  Panhandling¸ loitering¸ small property damage¸ and loud vehicle music all help create an enviroment where more profound negative behaviors thrive.  This is called the "Broken Window Theory¸" and it is taught in any intro criminal justice/sociology college course.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want people to respect and obey the law.	I think we should discourage unlawful behavior.
No	No	No	No	each store should clean up the cig's and garbage I see everyday I walk downtown from block e area. Its dirty except for the Butler Square building. Their out everyday cleaning all around the place. It looks awesome¸ one could learn from them.	leaving garbage from preious night
No	No	Yes	No	Keeping downtown clean and respecting the privacy and rights of others who are downtown.	Prohibited behavior should include:  pushing flyers in your face¸  loud noise (singing¸ unauthorized musical instruments¸ preaching and radios)and solicitation of any form.    The panhandlers and street people are getting aggressive and difficult and there are more than ever.  Its unfortunate but the same people are in the same places almost every day and there is hardly a street you can walk down without someone approaching you for money. The same is true in some of the skyways.  The TCF skyway needs a full time guard. As a result of the agressive and unpredictable behavior¸ I now refuse to come into downtown outside of the hours I work here everyday.  My family no longer attends evening or weekend events if they occur in downtown Mpls.
No	No	Yes	No	I would like a clean and safe environment where people (and businesses) are aware of each other and respect each other.  Boundaries need to be respected and confrontations minimized.	People (and businesses with signs and too many tables in front of their establishments) have poor boundaries today.  People walk on the left rather than staying on the right which causes problems for everyone getting from place to place and makes it easier for criminals like pick pockets because everyone is jostled around.  Also¸ those who smoke or listen to loud music¸ need to be respectful of the common space.  I think the panhandling has gotten out of control.  It's gone from people asking for your help to telling you to give them money.  There is one young woman who hangs out in front of the Target store downtown.  She confronts and lectures people who turn her down.
Yes	No	Yes	No	I want a downtown that feels safe to be out on the streets at anytime....especially daylight hours!	Crime!!!!!!!!
No	No	Yes	No		Designate smoking areas in downtown.  No Smoking on Nicollet Mall.  I would like a downtown where I can walk around with out breathing other peoples smoke & cigarretts.  I would like a downtown when I can walk around without being asked for money¸ playing music is acceptable for tip money.   I would like a downtown where I don't hear people talking with 5 swear words in a sentence.  Put a curfew in effect for youth¸ similar to the Mall of America.
No	Yes	Yes	No	It is not the responsablity of the visitors and residents to care for the physical enviroment as it is the officals of the city.  Residents can care for there property down here but the safety is the responsabilty of the city officals and police.  This is a dangerous city and I don't care what the surveys tell the officals that Minneapolis is a safe city¸ it is not. I work downtown and get acousted by gang and vagrants everyday when I take a walk.  There are no police any where to clean this up. They are riding aound on those studpid stand scooters that R.J. in his brilance thinks that will help.  He should walk downtwon after 11 p.m and accually see what the city is accually like instead of walking down here with an group af officals at 4 p.m.	gangs and vagrants.  I have live in many parts of the Mid-west and also in Phoenix.  I ahve never seen such a dirty and unsafe city as downtown Minneapolis.  I have worked downtown since 1991 and have visited the city before moving up here many times.  The slow degregation of the city is so aparent.  Minneapolis should take some lessons from St. Paul¸ the city is clean and I do not feel threated when I am going to any event in downtown St. Paul.  The city of Minneapolis needs to get over of offending everyone and clean the city up.  The might feel that building downtown condo's will make it look nice but if city officials do not do anything about the crime rate and gangs in downtown¸ the places will sit empty because no one will buy and move into them. The company I work for now has campuses all over the U.S. and I plan to move as soon as I can since the officials are doing absolutly nothing about this since they are more worried about offending the gangs and vagrants then they are about protecting the people that work and live in Minneapolis.
Yes	No	No	No	I would like a Downtown like others I have visited.  That means an area free of panhandlers¸ gangbangers¸ and general miscreants.  Business should flourish in a Downtown area¸ not choose to close or relocate like some have recently.	Panhandling/begging Loitering Shootings Bar brawls that carry out into the street
No	No	No	No