Group No. Idea No. Idea
1 103457 Practice diversity instead of talking about it
1 103435 More quality, affordable child day cares
1 103461 Stiff fines for littering along roadways, and more planting of wildflowers along the interstates
1 103460 Provide greater access to the Internet especially for seniors and disadvantaged youth and families
1 103458 Build a premier botanical garden to showcase native plants and to encourage gardening as a hobby
1 103456 More downtown parking like Gatlinburg
1 103455 Bring business back to the city/downtown
1 103454 Expand to other counties and upgrade the Dogwood Arts Festival
1 103453 Create more walking trails with safe and convenient facilities and programming to encourage use
1 103452 Need someone to go to when a person needs help
1 103451 Discontinue isolation (for new industries) from growth and progress in the region
1 103450 Staff and teachers more in tune with students' needs and emotions so to develop a preventive measure and not to try to solve after the disaster
1 103449 Ensure that all developments do not destroy the natural beauty of our area
1 103439 Lets incorporate design of roadways that would allow for easy expansion of capacity
1 103459 Open forum on grants (public or private)
1 103448 Train serve into Knoxville (include the Smokies), Chattanooga, Atlanta and then Florida
1 103436 More sidewalks, especially near schools and near housing for the elderly
1 103437 Live clean lives and care for our neighbors
1 103438 More senior citizens community centers in outlying areas
1 103440 A payee service for homeless that collect SSI
1 103445 Safer schools
1 103447 Good leadership
1 103446 Encourage housing developments to include small parks and eventually try to add them to older communities
1 103441 A monorail from the airport to the Technology corridor, Sevierville, Jefferson City, UT, to combine the technology and university areas in our region
1 103444 See some way to better utilize our natural resources
1 103443 Direct the efforts to solve the traffic and parking problems of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1 103442 Better help given to new immigrants into our region
2 103489 Neighborhood meetings - send representative to district meeting, etc.
2 103498 Look at model community, Columbia, Maryland
2 103482 Tax abatement and other incentives for redevelopment of urban areas
2 103483 Tougher environmental standards for both public and industry
2 103485 Try to get better roads
2 103486 Citizen clearing house for information that impacts community
2 103487 Get Amtrak
2 103488 General clean up of area
2 103484 Change the way we approach development and plan for quality of life
2 103490 Networking with all nine counties
2 103491 Rid ourselves of the saying "That's the way we always did it"
2 103492 Pocket parks and community garden plots
2 103493 More museums and arboretums
2 103494 Performing arts available to all children
2 103495 Year round school emphasis on arts and sciences
2 103497 Try Edison School
2 103481 Regional light rail to places like Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Nashville
2 103472 No billboards
2 103496 Street lights
2 103466 Sidewalks mandated for all new housing
2 103462 Quality school system with equity among schools
2 103463 Better access to health care
2 103474 Downtown parking
2 103465 Reinvest in and revitalize our central city neighborhoods
2 103480 Shielding noise from expressways
2 103467 Facilitate alternative transportation by enhancing the greenway system
2 103468 More assisted living facilities for low income people
2 103469 More assisted living facilities for people with mental illness
2 103470 Combine governmental entities
2 103473 Recruit industry that is environmentally friendly
2 103475 Protect Knoxville historic buildings and neighborhoods
2 103476 Better schools, buildings and places to learn
2 103477 Resolve homeless situation
2 103478 More equitable taxation
2 103479 Limit growth
2 103471 Bypass to relieve congestion on I-40
2 103464 Create a vibrant downtown
3 103523 Sidewalks in residential and commercial areas
3 103513 Have contiguous greenways to connect inner-city to suburbs
3 103514 Dog area parks as part of existing green areas and parks
3 103515 Enforce compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act - specifically public accommodations
3 103516 Free of litter and trash
3 103517 Better access to health/dental care
3 103518 Small picnic areas throughout region
3 103519 More cultural activities such as concerts for people to participate in (9 counties - non-congested areas)
3 103520 Public notice available in shopping centers and public areas regarding cultural activities and parking availability
3 103522 Increase affordable/accessible housing - with one or no step entrance
3 103512 Hiking/biking trails, clean creeks - more and better greenways
3 103503 Regional identification - a name (for 9 counties)
3 103521 Improve regional communications
3 103501 Every new program should be based on environmental improvements and benefiting posterity
3 103511 Planning a priority of greenways and empowerment zones funding
3 103505 Need public transportation to tie together 9 county area (bus, shortline trains) examine current bus line facilities
3 103499 Keep and maintain what we have, such as O'Conner Senior Center
3 103500 Do something to bring harmony among our leaders
3 103502 Gather ideas from groups as to what we can do
3 103504 Minimize taxes, don't add to them
3 103510 Improve school system - return teaching to teachers and non-teaching duties to where they belong
3 103506 Integration/inclusion of people with disabilities in our area
3 103507 Regional animal control/ spay neuter clinics at low cost
3 103508 Invest in schools/education system
3 103509 Have places for young people to go and ways to get there
4 103636 More than adequate day care for mothers who work - especially low income.
4 103635 One free hot meal a day for homebound senior citizens.
4 103634 More opportunities for those on low or fixed income to own their own homes.
4 103633 Nutrition center for meal planning for special diets.
4 103632 Accessible treatment for mentally ill homeless.
4 103629 Recycling pick-up/curbside pickup.
4 103630 Adequate infrastructure (roads, schools, parks, etc.) in place before allowing new development.
4 103627 Affordable health services for seniors including prescription drugs.
4 103641 Utilize downtown area.
4 103628 Affordable training centers for unskilled laborers.
4 103631 Regionalize the Dogwood Arts Festival.
4 103637 Affordable adult day care services.
4 103638 House-calls by doctors.
4 103626 Equally excellent schools throughout the region.
4 103640 River transportation system.
4 103618 Broader and better services for seniors and disabled in our communities.
4 103642 Restore buildings we have to make affordable housing.
4 103643 Unpollute our waterways.
4 103644 Mounted police on horseback to increase safety in our neighborhoods.
4 103645 Attract businesses downtown to operate 7 days a week.
4 103646 Natural habitat tourist attraction.
4 103647 Clean up and preserve our environment.
4 103648 Environmentally friendly planning for preservation and development.
4 103639 World's Fair theme park - to attract visitors and generate revenue.
4 103611 More than adequate public transportation for all 9 counties.
4 103649 Accessible transportation.
4 103612 Cheap, easy rail transportation connecting us with Atlanta and other cities in Tennessee.
4 103600 Accessible community - equal opportunity to experience the community.
4 103601 More/diverse services in homeless centers we already have.
4 103602 Riverfront parks & walkways.
4 103603 Better public transportation in rural areas.
4 103604 Environmentally friendly planning for development.
4 103605 Environmental preservation.
4 103606 Cleaner, neater city.
4 103607 More preservation of natural areas.
4 103620 Special transportation in the region for elderly and mentally ill.
4 103609 Keep House Mountain a park & wildlife preserve.
4 103625 More arts/crafts facilities.
4 103613 Wheelchair accessible buildings and walkways and other structures.
4 103614 Ease congestion on interstates.
4 103615 Light rail system with Gatlinburg to Airport to Knoxville to Oak Ridge.
4 103616 Free/Reduced fee spay/neuter clinics for all 9 counties.
4 103617 Broader environmental education, not just in schools.
4 103619 Affordable housing for senior citizens.
4 103621 No kill animal shelters.
4 103622 More biking/walking paths - more sidewalks.
4 103623 More recreation areas with swimming pools - leave the pools open longer through the year.
4 103624 Farmer's market that supports local growers.
4 103608 Preservation/use of older structures.
4 103610 Food security.
5 103556 Make the region a billboard free zone
5 103547 A literate population - Increase literacy
5 103548 A complete commuter bike trail throughout town
5 103549 Make community safe especially for those who live alone
5 103550 Support for people growing pesticide-free and clean food on farms and in gardens
5 103551 Educational excellence K through 12
5 103552 Linked rail system for community in the region - cut down on traffic
5 103553 Develop ways for UT Knoxville to relate in a more positive way with surrounding neighbors
5 103565 Preserve farmland
5 103555 Preserve the beauty of the region - architecture, location of buildings
5 103544 More underground utilities
5 103557 High speed train connecting tri-cities to Atlanta
5 103558 Declare the region a faith capital - all welcomed and free to practice
5 103559 Combined city and county government in Knoxville/Knox County
5 103560 Renovate Gay Street bridge, or rebuild it
5 103561 Less disparity between affluent and non-affluent parts of town
5 103562 Combat/redirect urban sprawl
5 103563 All homes with personal computers and internet connection
5 103564 Designate the region as a tree region - save and plant trees
5 103554 Entrepreneurial center in conjunction with world's fair park redevelopment
5 103534 More cooperation between agencies that help people - more efficient
5 103524 Cleaner community
5 103525 Planned road construction
5 103526 More consideration of the natural habitat when doing construction
5 103527 Establish a Knox County education foundation for funding
5 103528 Restore rather than demolish historic parts or our community
5 103529 Feeling safe to use recreational areas
5 103530 A regional United Way
5 103531 Less dumping and keep South Knoxville cleaner
5 103546 Eliminate drugs and guns from schools
5 103533 More respect and consideration of elderly
5 103545 Make the 9 county region the best place on earth to raise children
5 103535 Landscaping for roads, neighborhood parks, and city blocks
5 103536 More entertainment/recreation options affordable for everyone and close by
5 103537 Establish a school that targets drop-outs (I.S.U.S. Trade and Technology Prep School in Dayton, OH)
5 103538 Transportation (monorail?) to link downtown areas e.g. old city, campus, etc.
5 103539 Sidewalks to make neighborhoods more connected
5 103540 Regional greenway and blueway (water) system.
5 103542 Establish a repair program for computers in high schools based on Oakland CA, high school model.
5 103543 Save S&W cafeteria in downtown Knoxville
5 103532 Cleaner air and water - as clean as possible
5 103541 New developments planned as small communities with services nearby within walking distance
6 103573 Emission standards/clean or improve the air
6 103585 Stronger regional economy
6 103584 Natural areas in schools requiring less maintenance
6 103583 Preserve agricultural areas and use to feed citizens
6 103582 Control the building/development of strip malls - abolish billboards
6 103581 Keep children occupied with educational programs - be positive
6 103580 Clean and healthy waterways. Eliminate the "no body contact"
6 103579 More centers that do after school programs for all ages
6 103577 School program - under safe conditions to pick up litter. Keep area clean
6 103586 Rational tax system
6 103574 Strengthen the education system for the area
6 103578 Planned, identified and enforced zoning
6 103572 Curbside recycling
6 103571 Preserving the history and local flavor of the area
6 103570 More community involvement
6 103569 Less automobile traffic and more pedestrian and bike traffic
6 103568 Multi-cultural center, (small and moderate sized performance space and comparable rehearsal space) which would include history and art. Accessible affordable office space for all individuals and groups - studio space
6 103567 Make cities livable (with permanent residents), preserve central market for shopping, and safe
6 103566 Change the riverfront especially along Neyland Drive
6 103575 Really good education
6 103597 A society that is free of discrimination by race, religion, etc.
6 103576 Emphasize and be alert to the importance of the arts in the life of a community - visual, cultural, performance, literacy
6 103587 Greenways - hiking, biking paths - add more and improve what we have
6 103598 Fresh fruits and vegetables easily available to everyone, especially inner-city residents and children in inner-city schools
6 103596 An aggressive and organized program of events for downtown year-round - e.g. enhance Dogwood Festival
6 103595 Safe streets and neighborhoods
6 103594 Encourage and provide more inducements in the pursuit of higher education
6 103592 A feed for hauling and dumping of garbage
6 103591 Environmental education practiced
6 103590 Bring the community together-rich and poor, less disparity between the two
6 103593 Bring more material by barge controlling the vehicle traffic and emissions into the area - rebuilding locks
6 103588 Public transportation, fast, easy, and reliable - regional
6 103599 Bottle law.
6 103589 Living/thriving downtown which supports the arts, museums, shops and restaurants
7 103670 Bikes lanes all over the place.
7 103664 Mandatory waste reduction for businesses and schools.
7 103665 Greenpower - use of.
7 103666 Clean up Beaumont, Lonsdale, East Knox so people can feel safe to go walking, bicycling and visiting.
7 103667 Increase downtown residential population.
7 103668 Transform UT so it is academic leader in Southeast.
7 103650 More greenway space throughout the region (interconnected web).
7 103663 More community parks.
7 103653 Safer residential areas.
7 103671 Security downtown.
7 103672 Increase Knoxville police staff and implement satellite stations in high crime areas.
7 103669 Plan affordable housing in scattered sites throughout communities.
7 103662 Future growth planning for public schools.
7 103661 Better TDOT planning.
7 103660 Overhaul public transit including subway system.
7 103659 Improve and maintain our infrastructure.
7 103658 Regional performing arts center in downtown Knoxville.
7 103657 Decision making process should be more participatory and positive.
7 103652 Maintain and upgrade public parks.
7 103654 Improve air quality by emissions testing and stricter control of businesses.
7 103655 Repeal state law that says county commissioners don't have term limits.
7 103656 Better use of UT facilities for whole community.
7 103673 NICE affordable housing.
7 103686 Limit use of autos in Smokies.
7 103651 More recycling centers/bins.
7 103684 Limit & enforce trucks in right lane(s).
7 103674 MPC & BZA opinions not so easily overturned.
7 103685 Counties work together to strategically plan growth.
7 103683 Expand public transportation, especially light-rail, regionally and in the city.
7 103682 Entrepreneurial, incubator for small businesses.
7 103681 Groceries and health food stores in downtown.
7 103679 More support for local businesses.
7 103678 Stiffer penalties for bad construction practices.
7 103677 Increase amounts and kinds of family entertainment.
7 103676 Clean up Tennessee River.
7 103680 Better cooperation between UT and COK.
7 103675 Preserve Great Smoky Mountain Park, especially air quality.
8 103711 Do more to improve air quality.
8 103717 Better planning for residential development impacts on sewage, drainage and other impacts.
8 103716 Unified government - Knox County.
8 103715 Stiffer punishment for deadbeat dads and DUI offenders.
8 103729 Make Maryville Pike the Gateway to the "Quiet Side of the Smokies".
8 103714 Reduce factionalism in the County Commission.
8 103710 Developers should help pay for new schools and streets.
8 103712 Be aware of air and other pollution when attracting industry - don't add to the problem.
8 103728 Water taxis and river cruises in relation to waterfront development.
8 103721 Great inner city public schools.
8 103713 Slow down the pace of West Knoxville development (includes West Know County).
8 103727 Sidewalks on all major streets.
8 103726 All the cities and counties in the region working together.
8 103725 More attention to and better facilities for handicapped persons.
8 103724 Autonomous school board with taxing authority.
8 103718 Better medical coverage for indigents.
8 103722 Get schools to recycle more.
8 103720 Get downtown projects done.
8 103719 Better health care for mentally ill.
8 103700 Revitalize downtown to shop, dine, find entertainment and better public transportation/parking.
8 103709 Inner city grocery store.
8 103723 Better healthcare for women.
8 103690 Emphasize small wild green spaces (especially in urban areas).
8 103708 More natural areas and more natural areas around schools (not so mowed).
8 103692 Improve education through smaller classrooms and better quality teachers.
8 103693 More areas with sidewalks and bike trails.
8 103694 Start and finish highway projects on time and with better coordination.
8 103695 Promote the financial integrity of the State of Tennessee.
8 103696 Limit on amount of each household's waste (trash).
8 103698 Minimize construction on neighborhood roads and interstates.
8 103689 Absence of litter by roadways and waterways.
8 103688 Recycling pick-up at our homes.
8 103704 Better protection of valuable wetlands.
8 103707 Move more neighborhoods into forming community groups.
8 103697 Plan for getting all recyclables easily to recycling center.
8 103705 Stop tearing down historic structures.
8 103687 Improve public transportation with frequent schedules and express routes and coordinate through the 9 county region.
8 103703 Solve the homeless problem - get empty buildings at lakeshore for shelter/homes.
8 103701 More diverse community in terms of age, race and economics.
8 103691 Regional Planning in all ways.
8 103699 Develop brownfields with townhouses, parks, and youth centers.
8 103702 Control signage and billboard pollution.
8 103706 Increase financial support for University of Tennessee.
9 103740 Focus on the development of industries that are environmentally friendly (i.e.: horse industry).
9 103737 Our community to be a model of volunteerism to include the young and old to provide ways of working together.
9 103746 Create a regional land trust.
9 103745 Support the local farmers.
9 103744 Region as the capital of bluegrass, old country and gospel music.
9 103743 Find way to control and improve air quality.
9 103742 Community that values a healthy living style, in all that encompasses.
9 103741 Every child in the region has access to the best in education, health and safety - lives in a safe environment (life skills).
9 103731 Our region to be a great place to grow old in. Access to all kinds of services, especially transportation.
9 103739 Appropriate zoning and restrictions of uncontrolled sprawl.
9 103738 A greater emphasis on preserving natural areas, buildings and Native American space.
9 103730 Educational system in the regions that honors individual learning needs.
9 103732 Implement urban forestry programs (long term planning).
9 103733 The region (9 counties) a bicycle center of the East. Become the recreation for the family, competition, develop maybe friendly areas.
9 103734 Control of suburban and urban spread.
9 103735 Community and private industry involvement in the cleanup of highways and streets.
9 103736 Cleaning and protection of rivers, air and streams and public access.
10 103783 Community centers in each neighborhood and preserve existing housing stock.
10 103777 Safer freeways and roads.
10 103772 Passenger rail service to and from region.
10 103773 Funding for higher education, especially UT.
10 103770 Support, encourage, educate about health and lifestyle choices.
10 103774 Improve and expand library system.
10 103769 Work with each neighborhood to become self-reliant.
10 103775 More parking at lower cost in downtown.
10 103776 Clean up drugs.
10 103771 One name per street.
10 103778 Make the 9 counties the #1 best place to raise children.
10 103779 Control pollution for buses and trucks.
10 103780 Increase participation in resource allocation decisions.
10 103782 Eliminate overcrowded public housing.
10 103784 Stop building a new 4 lane highway and build a highway on UT Knoxville.
10 103786 Community amusement parks.
10 103785 Better codes enforcement and regulation of absentee landlords.
10 103747 Environmental protection of our natural resources.
10 103768 Revitalize downtown Knoxville for business, arts, culture and residential use.
10 103781 Encourage East Tennessee to be a retirement destination.
10 103758 Financial education.
10 103787 Save House Mountain.
10 103748 Stop uncontrolled and unplanned building.
10 103750 Take care of what we had.
10 103751 Network with other communities.
10 103752 Clean up our roads.
10 103753 See that our schools get as much funding and attention as our jails receive.
10 103754 Foster more support and participation in the arts.
10 103755 Come together, get organized, draft the plans and cost data.
10 103749 Create more community pride.
10 103757 Sidewalks in front of every building.
10 103767 Develop more grassroots involvement in political process.
10 103759 Public schools integrated.
10 103760 USEFUL bicycle routes.
10 103761 Curbside recycling program region-wide and UT.
10 103762 Improve quality of secondary education.
10 103763 Expand operation of transportation system.
10 103764 Get to know our neighbors through neighborhood groups.
10 103765 Destroying property and building 4 lane highways and retaining walls.
10 103766 Programs to stop violence.
10 103756 Create community commitment.