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 summarized responses included:
- A great sense of neighborhood pride exists throughout
Mesa
- A strategic development plan for our parks is well
defined and underway
- The Express library concept is being expanded
- Transportation alternatives are upgraded to ensure we
serve the full city
- Private and non-profit sectors are helping support
development of our parks
- Light rail is being extended to Gilbert Rd.
- Public safety continues to be a Mesa priority
- The Mesa Arts Center is developed as a true community
center
- Downtown Mesa has an increased number of
events/celebrations
- Mesa is a regional leader on green initiatives
- Downtown night life is active
- The Mesa Community College events center and sports
facilities are complete
- Major road beautification project investments are
underway
- iMesa has become a tool to enhance Mesa’s quality of
life
- Blighted areas are being cleaned up and Mesa has an
early warning system for emerging areas
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