QUALITY OF LIFE for Mesa’s citizens and youth offers safe and
clean neighborhoods, invests in outstanding recreation,
libraries and community open space, delivers transportation
choices, elevates culture, arts and education, and ensures
solutions are sustainable and environmentally responsible.
When asked: “It's two years from now...what priorities and
key outcomes do you believe we should have underway or
accomplished for Mesa’s Quality of Life?” The Mayor and
Council’s original responses included:
- Cleaning up
neighborhoods
- New parks
investment plan
- Quality parks
are constructed in east Mesa and older parks are revitalized in
west Mesa
- Pool at Mesa
High being constructed
- Express
library concept being expanded
- System in
place to quickly clean up graffiti
- Bus service
provided to the entire city
- Pathways
defined and improved
- Southern
Avenue has become a beautiful pedestrian-oriented boulevard that
is one of the signature places in our community.
- Feral cat
solution achieved
- Private and
nonprofit sector leveraged to help finance parks and other
quality of life improvements
- Graffiti crime
enforcement is vigorous and making an impact in Mesa
- Light rail to
Gilbert Rd funding is approved
- Wine bar
opened in Downtown Mesa
- Upgraded and
enhanced recreational spaces available and attract citizens to
enjoy the weather
- MAC recognized
as best in the west
- Coffee shop
opens in Downtown Mesa
- Cleaning up
neighborhoods has helped residents take pride in their
neighborhoods again
- Public safety
services continue to be a priority, both Police and Fire
- Mesa Arts
Center is a true Community Center
- Leadership
development in neighborhoods results in more neighbors involved
and accountable for their own neighborhoods
- Code
enforcement services have been expanded and strengthened
- The Mesa
Historical Museum and the Cactus League Exhibition have secured
new sites.
- Celebrations
in Downtown Mesa expanded due to enhanced funding
- Mesa lead the
region in green initiatives
- Mesa has safe
and clean recreation areas that are inviting to community
members
- A stable
revenue source has been identified for Quality of Life
initiatives
- Downtown
community events are expanded
- Mekong Plaza
is a cultural Mecca and is embraced in our community.
- Downtown Mesa
has an active night life.
- Arts programs,
displays are available on display in east Mesa to increase
interest and citywide ownership in the assets
- Mesa boasts of
activities citywide that put the heart and soul back into mesa
- We have
created an environment where Mesa's youth decide to stay and/or
raise their own families in Mesa
- East Mesa has
ample parks and amenities
- Concerts in
the parks have been reinstated
- Mesa is
getting recognized for our "hip" restaurant scene
- Better access
to alternatives in education for both youth and adults
- A new events
center and sports facilities at Mesa Community College is
underway.
- Collaborative
efforts with universities, schools, and others to expand
services in a cost effective way (example mesa pools)
- Residents are
helping to keep Mesa as one of the leaders in culture in the
state by supporting MAC and the other museums
- Mesa hosts
national sports events.
- Residents
expect Quality of Life initiatives
- Sidewalks in
all areas of the City foster walking for transportation and
health
- Additional
community event/gathering space ‘clusters’ are being activated
outside of our historic downtown, i.e. Gateway, Riverview, Power
Road.
- Arts
programming and classes have increased.
- Mesa has
cleaned up the alley ways to free them of trash and other debris
- Our community
provides opportunities to spend quality time with family and
friends in a wide variety of venues
- Public safety
continues a strong culture of service innovation.
- Blighted area
cleanups and enforcement is strong
- Mesa has a
reputation for innovation in public safety, parks and community
activities
- iMesa process
is successful and resident-based priorities are being achieved
- Investments in
major roadway beautification are being made
- Community
gardening, by reusing underutilized parcels, has become a
recreational offering in our Parks and Recreation.
- Building demo
program provided
- Community
assets in Mesa are advertised