By Salem Monthly Editors
from Salem Monthly, Section News
Posted on Fri Jun 29, 2007 at 02:38:35 AM PDT

I like all the shops and cafes. If I could improve downtown I would allow more sidewalk stuff -- tables and chairs, that kind of thing. I would probably bring more activities downtown. -- Dori Schwartz

Everything closes too early and there is absolutely nothing to do on Sundays.
-- Tom Roman

Parking is a problem but I like the two-hour limit. It's a good step in getting control of the problem.
-- James Dull
It would be nice if there was a smoke-free place to hear good jazz, good folk music. We need more cultural things. Parking is a nightmare. If you're two minutes late you can get a ticket. That's disgusting.
-- Bruce Stock

Downtown is a poor atmosphere for local businesses. The City doesn't listen to our voice. The unity of little businesses is great but they get little support.
-- Kirsten Fritz

I don't really like downtown. I know I'm a kid but all the kids hanging out is annoying. I avoid the transit mall.
-- Krystal Carruthers
I think we need more residential opportunities downtown. They're starting to emphasize it. I don't know if it will be successful, but we need that mix.
-- Larry Goodreau

I get nervous when I bring my children downtown. I don't like how they're sometimes accosted by people on the street.
-- Suzanne Ocampo
I'd like to get rid of the Coffeehouse. They can't control customer traffic. Some nights there are kids out on the sidewalk and when you come out after having dinner, walking through them can be interesting.
-- Melinda Dalke
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