Downtown Tempe on UserVoice

Get rid of the panhandlers [updated]

2012-02-15T10:44:56-08:00

While it does give it the big city feeling, it's also very annoying

Hillard Peterson said:

It's 2012 and panhandlers are still a major deterrent to visiting Mill Avenue in the evenings.

salvation army my but they find more ways to say no to people in need than gov. agencies do not dona

2011-08-09T13:58:35-07:00

ron lowry suggested:
i watched them turn down a women and her baby for a food box after they just walked far in the hot sun hungry from there house without the much more important proper paperwork the not so salvation army requires..

make the parking map on your webpage printable.

2011-05-20T08:51:54-07:00

bird and bird crap removal [is now started]

2011-02-03T15:27:49-08:00

The birds on Mill are horrible... I think everybody agrees... and they bring lots of crap. Move the birds and the crap will follow :)

bird and bird crap removal [updated]

2011-02-03T15:27:49-08:00

The birds on Mill are horrible... I think everybody agrees... and they bring lots of crap. Move the birds and the crap will follow :)

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

We had done a removal in December and they came back. We use a wonderful, humane process to drive them away and after many many more times, they will slowely be "trained" to not return. That is the update on that.

bird and bird crap removal [updated]

2011-02-03T15:22:44-08:00

The birds on Mill are horrible... I think everybody agrees... and they bring lots of crap. Move the birds and the crap will follow :)

EJ said:

I like the birds. This is one of the few areas in Phoenix that has trees. It is pleasant to walk on Mill because of the trees.

Entice hackerspace HeatSync Labs to set up their new shop in Tempe. [updated]

2011-02-02T14:12:08-08:00

HeatSync Labs, a local hackerspace and technology incubator, is outgrowing their space in Chandler and looking for a new home. We should encourage them to bring their brilliance and innovation to Tempe. The group attracts creative minds from all over the valley, and helps bring amazing concepts into reality.

Ryan said:

Holy tacos this would be awesome.

Entice hackerspace HeatSync Labs to set up their new shop in Tempe. [updated]

2011-02-02T10:08:11-08:00

bradley.will said:

As the HeatSync Space committee member in charge of downtown Tempe, I might be a little biased but I can't think of anything more awesome than leaving work, hopping on a bike, grabbing some coffee and going to HeatSync to create tomorrow's inventions all within a couple blocks of Mill Ave. We've found the space, but as a member-funded organization on its way to 501c3 status, a city's support can make the difference as to where innovative places like HeatSync plant roots. Right now HeatSync is in Chandler, and Mesa's page at http://imesa.mesaaz.gov is getting a ton of votes... what about Tempe?

Entice hackerspace HeatSync Labs to set up their new shop in Tempe.

2011-01-31T18:09:30-08:00

Nate Plamondon suggested:
HeatSync Labs, a local hackerspace and technology incubator, is outgrowing their space in Chandler and looking for a new home. We should encourage them to bring their brilliance and innovation to Tempe. The group attracts creative minds from all over the valley, and helps bring amazing concepts into reality.

We need more restaurants on the lake--some nice date places [updated]

2011-01-29T11:46:00-08:00

We need more nice restaurants and coffee shops around the lake and on the water.

Anthony Runfola said:

And please do remember that the primary tenant of the Tempe Center for the Arts is Childsplay - a children's theatre. Family friendly and good food can go together!

an andy warhol-like art factory [updated]

2011-01-28T23:30:24-08:00

Archemike said:

There already is, The Open Source Project, 1415 E. University Dr. 103A Tempe, AZ 85281

Lucky Strike Lanes should move into the old Borders space on Mill Ave.

2010-12-11T19:09:01-08:00

Demolish Centerpoint Towers and make it the Centerpoint Plaza

2010-11-27T19:25:01-08:00

Mike suggested:
Demolish the Centerpoint Towers and put a movie theater, an arcade, outside stage with restaurants around it like at Tempe Marketplace.

design a better dam for Tempe Town Lake

2010-11-26T11:59:51-08:00

More local business and restaurants would be awesome [updated]

2010-09-18T13:57:23-07:00

I'll go to the Mall for Chain stuff.

Anonymous said:

I agree! If i want to go to a chain restaurant or shopping I can easily go to Tempe Market place and not have to pay for parking! But I would start going to Mill Ave again and more often if I could have a unique experience and know that I am support local owners.

Open La Grande Orange or Chelseas Kitchen on Mill [updated]

2010-07-24T23:10:18-07:00

We need more local gourmet restaurants and less chain restaurants

cruiz said:

Yes ! We would love to have La Orange in Tempe

Close Mill Ave to cars once a week, peds / bikes only! [updated]

2010-05-13T17:43:02-07:00

Let's take some cues from Europe, healthy cities have large car free zones, most of them permanent. How about a trial run on Mill. New York City has done it and was met with resounding success.

Shady said:

its a great idea, but what about downtown restaurants that offer delivery service? this would include corleone's, silver mine subs, med fresh grill, etc...
tempe is a college town and most of campus is car free. there are also about five events every year wherein most of the downtown streets are closed. the DTC has to be visitor friendly. im curious to know in what parts of town these larger cities are doing this...

bird and bird crap removal [updated]

2010-05-13T17:40:51-07:00

The birds on Mill are horrible... I think everybody agrees... and they bring lots of crap. Move the birds and the crap will follow :)

Shady said:

Pigeons are my favorite birds. Matter a fact my grandma in new york loves to feed them in the mornings.

supply a print view for parking location map

2010-03-27T09:07:06-07:00

change trillium residential's office to 230 w 5th not 21 e 6th

2010-02-27T04:59:54-08:00

put email contact info, or a form, on your website

2010-02-27T04:59:17-08:00

Mill Avenue District Souvenir Shop

2010-02-09T07:15:18-08:00

an anonymous user suggested:
The Mill Avenue District should have a souvenir shop and sell T-shirts, cups, cloth shopping bags, etc. not only for the District but for any of the Mill Ave businesses that want to participate. Also promote Tempe Center for the Arts, Town Lake, the Mill Ave fairs, too. Have a contest to design a cool T-shirt for the flour mill.

Let business owners park for free!

2010-02-06T12:00:07-08:00

Replace the Mad Cap with an AMC or Cinemark to get the Underclassmen of ASU to go back to Mill Ave. [updated]

2010-01-28T16:16:46-08:00

Mill Ave. is losing it's ASU ties to Tempe Marketplace. One of the most popular things to do in Arizona and on Mill Ave. before Harkins moved, was to go have lunch or dinner on Mill Ave., and then go see a new blockbuster movie. So now that Mill Ave. no longer has a Real Movie Theater, I don't think it has any day attractions for 20 and under aged people like Tempe Marketplace has with Dave & Busters, a Real Harkins Movie Theater(which moved to Tempe Marketplace from Mill Ave to make more money, can't blame them for that, and at least they kept their art theater on Mill Ave.), and As You Wish Pottery. That's 3 businesses more than I can count on Mill Ave. that attracts people aged 20 and under to do something, and from those places they go to eat at the surrounding restaurants and they shop at the surrounding retail shops. So when these ASU underclassmen turn 21, do you really think they're going to go to these grungy bars on Mill Ave. like the upperclassmen do now? The underclassmen will have no connection with Mill Ave., because they have been riding the Free Orbit to Tempe Marketplace every week the last couple of years, so they will more likely go to the bars at Tempe Marketplace like San Felipe and Cadillac Ranch, or Scottsdale. So then all Mill Ave. becomes to 20 and under aged people, is 2 unique clothing shops(American Apparel & Urban Outfitters), 1 Real Hair Salon(Mood Swings), 2 Casual Food Restaurants(Five Guys & Jimmy John's), and then that's it. So in short, Mill Ave. needs to have businesses to attract the 20,000-30,000 ASU underclassmen that live 2 miles from Mill Ave. If Mill Ave. doesn't start to get real businesses, not gimmicks, not events, but those day-in and day-out businesses that draw the young people, then you we will see bars and more restaurants go under on Mill Ave., because if your not growing your dying.

nobodyknows said:

This is a really good point. It's clear that Tempe Marketplace has drawn people away from Mill Avenue as Mill has experienced quite a downturn in recent years. I work on Mill on weekend nights and all I see nowadays is a slightly ghetto crowd all being hocked at by people on the street that work for ghetto bars all trying to capture a portion of the dwindling # of people heading to Mill. You hear the same rap music blasted out onto the street from each bar, see the drunks and the fights and the oppressive police presence. Gone is the heyday of Mill like what I remember back in the late 90's and early 2000's when Mill was vibrant, had great live music venues and a diverse crowd with even more diverse businesses. I miss Beeloe's, Balboa, Long Wong's, Bento's, Island's, Harkins, The Loft, etc.

We Need Recycling on Mill [updated]

2010-01-22T09:17:08-08:00

My friend was at Caffe Boa recently and noticed that they're saving their wine bottles for people to decorate to show how many bottles they go through and why having recycling on Mill is so important. I didn't even know that there was no way for the bars/restaurants to recycle and that seems pretty important. It'd also be nice to have some recycling bins next to the trash cans on the street for plastic bottles and paper.

Alix Monty said:

Thank you, dtcfeedback. I am working with a group of ASU students who would like to help the restuarants on Mill Avenue to start recycling and to get recognition for their efforts. We will be making a serious effort this semester (Spring 2010) to institute a recycling program that works for Mill Avenue. By collaborating with the business owners and the City of Tempe, we hope to create a robust system that will benefit everyone.

We are now in the research and planning phase. We will soon be contacting the DTC office, but I thought I would start the dialogue here. Please, can you tell us how the ASU community could best assist you. Also, are there any individuals in particular who are already working on this issue? You may contact me personally at alix.monty@yahoo.com.

Thank you.

create a guide to parking rates. [is now completed]

2009-12-28T07:39:47-08:00

create a guide to parking rates. [updated]

2009-12-28T07:39:46-08:00

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

http://www.millavenue.com/transportation

Update Site [is now completed]

2009-12-28T07:38:56-08:00

The site is really hard to read because of the green background and white font. Can you change / update that?

Website redesign, blogs? [is now completed]

2009-12-28T07:38:35-08:00

The website looks dated and is not very visually appealing. Would like more real time content that engages visitors. The TempeCVB blog could be great if it had more exposure.

Website redesign, blogs? [updated]

2009-12-28T07:38:35-08:00

The website looks dated and is not very visually appealing. Would like more real time content that engages visitors. The TempeCVB blog could be great if it had more exposure.

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

Check out our new website!!! www.millavenue.com

Close Mill Ave to cars once a week, peds / bikes only! [updated]

2009-12-28T07:37:44-08:00

Let's take some cues from Europe, healthy cities have large car free zones, most of them permanent. How about a trial run on Mill. New York City has done it and was met with resounding success.

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

In most case studies, pedestrian only downtowns have failed. Some cities have made it work, but for the most part you need cars, bikes, buses, rail, and pedestrians to create a vibrant downtown. However, we are trying to make it even more pedestrian and bike friendly with the cars.

put self-guided tour podcasts on your site [is now under review]

2009-12-28T07:35:34-08:00

Put one, or a series of podcasts that visitors can download to act as self-guided tours of the district. Start them as some recognizable landmark and create several different walking tours--such as one pointing out historical sites, another for dining, another for entertainment, another for key attractions, etc. This would allow people to 'see' Tempe and not miss key attractions that they might otherwise not be aware of.

put self-guided tour podcasts on your site [updated]

2009-12-28T07:35:34-08:00

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

We have been discussing doing podcasts that you can download directly from our website!

provide free parking. [is now completed]

2009-12-28T07:33:49-08:00

provide free parking. [updated]

2009-12-28T07:33:49-08:00

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

There is FREE Parking every day at 5th & Farmer surface lot. Also, each parking location that has a ParkiT symbol give you the first hour FREE as well!

Replace the Mad Cap with an AMC or Cinemark to get the Underclassmen of ASU to go back to Mill Ave. [updated]

2009-12-28T07:31:24-08:00

dtcfeedback said:

MADCAP Theaters is actually both a movie theater and an all ages venue. It is true that it does not show new releases but it does offer some of the most unique entertainment the Valley has to offer. If you don't feel like seeing a movie, how about a live music show? Or how about stand-up comedy? You can find all of this at MADCAP Theaters, which is within walking distance to more than 60 restaurants, like La Bocca, Caffe Boa, Five Guys, House of Tricks, PF Chang's, Restaurant Mexico, Dave's Dog House, Chuck Box, and so on. Tempe Marketplace is a great compliment to Mill Avenue as it offers the bigger box corporate stores close-by while Mill Avenue can have more independent and unique businesses.

Replace the Mad Cap with an AMC or Cinemark to get the Underclassmen of ASU to go back to Mill Ave. [updated]

2009-12-25T22:40:15-08:00

N3T0 said:

I have to agree as an ASU student I roam the halls, streets of ASU and harly ever hear people talking about stores, hang out spots on mill ave. nothing. Eventhough Tempe Marketplace is a block or two away from the main campus, people would rather take the extra steps to go hang out at a place that accommodates them, in all their needs. For people under the drinking age, to have some fun, they have to look some where other than Mill Ave. A nice environment like a movie theater would be nice for students to have after having a long day of classes to relax them and also to be walking distance from their dorms so they wont have to worry about catching the bus to go to those places that already have these qualities. Mill Ave needs to think of the simple things and business will be reward.

Replace the Mad Cap with an AMC or Cinemark to get the Underclassmen of ASU to go back to Mill Ave.

2009-12-22T21:37:11-08:00

an anonymous user suggested:
Mill Ave. is losing it's ASU ties to Tempe Marketplace. One of the most popular things to do in Arizona and on Mill Ave. before Harkins moved, was to go have lunch or dinner on Mill Ave., and then go see a new blockbuster movie. So now that Mill Ave. no longer has a Real Movie Theater, I don't think it has any day attractions for 20 and under aged people like Tempe Marketplace has with Dave & Busters, a Real Harkins Movie Theater(which moved to Tempe Marketplace from Mill Ave to make more money, can't blame them for that, and at least they kept their art theater on Mill Ave.), and As You Wish Pottery. That's 3 businesses more than I can count on Mill Ave. that attracts people aged 20 and under to do something, and from those places they go to eat at the surrounding restaurants and they shop at the surrounding retail shops. So when these ASU underclassmen turn 21, do you really think they're going to go to these grungy bars on Mill Ave. like the upperclassmen do now? The underclassmen will have no connection with Mill Ave., because they have been riding the Free Orbit to Tempe Marketplace every week the last couple of years, so they will more likely go to the bars at Tempe Marketplace like San Felipe and Cadillac Ranch, or Scottsdale. So then all Mill Ave. becomes to 20 and under aged people, is 2 unique clothing shops(American Apparel & Urban Outfitters), 1 Real Hair Salon(Mood Swings), 2 Casual Food Restaurants(Five Guys & Jimmy John's), and then that's it. So in short, Mill Ave. needs to have businesses to attract the 20,000-30,000 ASU underclassmen that live 2 miles from Mill Ave. If Mill Ave. doesn't start to get real businesses, not gimmicks, not events, but those day-in and day-out businesses that draw the young people, then you we will see bars and more restaurants go under on Mill Ave., because if your not growing your dying.

More bars and independent business, but with college students in mind. No high-end shopping!

2009-12-04T17:58:32-08:00

an anonymous user suggested:
I think Mill Avenue district should stay true to its roots and make sure to cater to students. Fewer high end restaurants and bars, and more places for students to frequent. This will also bring back the "cool" vibe that Mill has lost. Cool music venues would help! Fewer corporate buildings.

Annual Small Business Expo

2009-12-03T06:17:22-08:00

an anonymous user suggested:
Start an annual Small Business Expo featuring providers of small business resources, products, featured retailers, etc. Emphasis on these areas.....> Accounts > Advertising > Answering services > Automotive > Banking > Business Compliance > Business Opportunity > Business Planning > Business Premises > Business Support > Company Formation > Finance > Franchising > Fulfilment > Government > Graphic Design > Health & Safety > Home-based > Human Resources > I.T. > Import / Export > Information > Insurance > Intellectual Property > Internet > Legal > Magazines > Office Supplies > Postal Services > Printing > Property > Publishing > Retail > Sales, Marketing, Branding & PR > Stationery > Telecomms > Time Management > Training and Motivation > Travel > Utilities

Parking Garage Pillars - Available Ad Space

2009-10-27T07:20:54-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
Sell Advertising space on pillars inside parking garages. Strategically place poster sized advertisements for promotion of local or new businesses, events, promos, Mill Ave District, etc.

Park Here > When visiting my business

2009-10-01T16:01:32-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
Mill Ave businesses should have a poster near their cash registers with a map of the area and hi-light the available parking that is closest to thier business.

Create Mill Ave District Parking Map/Guide - Credit Card Size

2009-10-01T15:58:30-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
Distribute a credit card sized Mill Ave District Parking Map/Guide - distribute from retail outlets and via parking attendants.

close Tempe Marketplace

2009-10-01T15:21:50-07:00

nightlife

2009-09-23T15:06:35-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
i would like to see dream palace open on mill ave especially when asu is right around the corner

create a guide to parking rates. [is now started]

2009-09-17T12:50:35-07:00

create a guide to parking rates. [updated]

2009-09-17T12:50:34-07:00

dtcfeedback (admin) responded:

We are working on a new parking and transportation brochure as we speak!

make Mill avenue district pedestrian only

2009-09-17T09:48:27-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
from University to Rio Salado

get a grocery store

2009-09-17T09:47:05-07:00

Hippie Fest - Tempe Beach Park

2009-09-17T07:14:10-07:00

an anonymous user suggested:
There's renewed interest in the Beatles with the new rock band game. How about a Hippie Fest at Tempe Beach Park with local bands that play 60's-70's music; contest for best outfit, etc. Put some flowers in your hair and come on down.