Open response themes and key phrases.
| Theme: Tree Benefits (92 responses) |
| Subtheme: Environmental Benefits
Downtown wildlife habitat Reduce heat radiation Air purification Shield people from the rain Buffer noise Buffer auto pollution |
| Subtheme: Amenity Value
Are beauty of the town Are aesthetically pleasing Shade the sidewalks Provide us with pleasure for years to come Soften the look of the storefronts Make the city a better place to live and visit Add color to the store-fronts Make being downtown pleasant |
| Subtheme: CBD Character
Make downtown more inviting Important part of the downtown atmosphere Create pedestrian pockets for people Make area less stark Are good for keeping me downtown Make Athens the place that it is Distinction and personality Without trees would be a cement garden |
| Theme: Tree Quantity (66 responses)
Plant more in the district More trees are ALWAYS a good idea Plant as many as you can—quick! There couldn’t be too many More dogwoods More trees and greenery—more social activities |
| Theme: Removal and Preservation (49 responses)
Replacement—I was upset Don’t uproot healthy trees and replace with smaller ones Destruction of trees detrimental to downtown Travesty to remove any of the large shade trees |
| Theme: Design and Detailing (47 responses)
Do not like the new brick/gravel sidewalks Red brick is nice Important to have sidewalk planters Consult “New Urbanism” and sustainable community design Prefer bigger, fuller trees—not the little ones |
| Theme: Miscellaneous and Non-Trees (31 responses)
Dissatisfaction with constant construction Parking issues should be addressed Morning trash around bars |