Welcome to your feedback forum for downtown Mill Avenue and the Lake District. Do you have an idea? Is there something you wish was happening downtown or lakeside? Do you recognize a good idea when you see one? We want to hear from you!
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64 votes
We need more restaurants on the lake--some nice date places
We need more nice restaurants and coffee shops around the lake and on the water.
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54 votes
Get rid of the panhandlers
While it does give it the big city feeling, it's also very annoying
Status: startedWe have met with the Tempe Police department frequently in order to curb aggressive panhandling. They have assured us that they are on top of it!
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46 votes
Get Whole Foods or Fresh and Easy to come to Mill
We need a grocery store for all the new urban dwellers to shop at.
We are working on recruiting a market, but without enough residents living in the downtown area, it can be hard...
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43 votes
Open La Grande Orange or Chelseas Kitchen on Mill
We need more local gourmet restaurants and less chain restaurants
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40 votes
More destination stores like H&M, Apple Store, Anthropology
Urban Outfitters is great, but if you want Mill to be a shopping district, you're going to need a few more stores
Since Downtown Tempe is going through a transition period, we are taking it as an opportunity to attract more destination shops and restaurants. We want to encourage strong independent retailers to open up shop on Mill Avenue!
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33 votes
bird and bird crap removal
The birds on Mill are horrible... I think everybody agrees... and they bring lots of crap. Move the birds and the crap will follow :)
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28 votes
We Need Recycling on Mill
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 pret... more
We do feel this is a very important issue and have started researching ways to put recycling on Mill Avenue and the adjoining streets of Downtown Tempe.
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20 votes
Replace the Mad Cap with an AMC or Cinemark to get the Underclassmen of ASU to go back to Mill Ave.
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 th... more
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19 votes
an andy warhol-like art factory
Status: plannedIn the future plans of Downtown Tempe, there will be a "Farmers Arts District" which will house artist lofts and galleries for the public to visit.
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18 votes
Anything but a dirt lot
The empty dirt lot on Mill/7th St has been exactly and only that since at least 2002. I think its owned by ASU. Put something there. An bike rental/storage place, statue of Yoda, miniature replica of the Grand Canyon, public art, water fountain, retail space, solar power station, flower garden... more
Status: plannedThere is actually a business that is interested in building there, so stay tuned!
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15 votes
More local business and restaurants would be awesome
I'll go to the Mall for Chain stuff.
Status: startedRetail recruitment is a major objective of ours - especially unique, independent businesses that make Downtown Tempe a destination!
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15 votes
Improve parking and traffic flow
I love mill ave and I know it is a lot harder than it sounds, but the real reason I avoid it almost 100% of the time if I am not having to come to work is because there are not enough free parking options and at certain times of the day the streets are backed up.
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9 votes
get rid of all the solicitors!
All the Jesus people and hand outs are annoying get rid of em!
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6 votes
More bars and independent business, but with college students in mind. No high-end shopping!
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.
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5 votes
it is called mill avenue.... why not actually integrate the old mill into a fun restaurant or bar?
I worked for Redbull a few years back and when flugtag was in town they were trying to obtain city permission to have their afterparty at the mill and turn it into a big party spot for the night. Why not turn it into a restaurant and actually call attention to the history of the street? That woul... more
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5 votes
More bike racks, bicycle friendly businesses / buildings.
Mill Ave needs more bike racks, it also needs a bicycle friendly business program whereby bicyclists are given small discounts or specials.
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5 votes
lets move ZIA to Mill! Mill needs a cool music store
There's lots of cool restaurants, but I think cool used CD exchange would be awesome.
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5 votes
Bring Back Bandersnatch
Downtown Tempe needs new restaurants like the old Bandersnatch where you have a good selection of appetizers, sandwiches, soups and salads for a reasonable price. There's no place on Mill now that's economical to eat lunch out every day except Jack in the Box.
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4 votes
Art Festivals= Old People. More activities for young people
Fashion shows, Music festivals, Red Carpet events
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4 votes
put self-guided tour podcasts on your site
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 ... more
Status: under reviewWe have been discussing doing podcasts that you can download directly from our website!
