100 IDEAS TO MAKE MODESTO BETTER. NOW.

Adding temporary dog parks is a fantastic way to keep people moving throughout the community and inspire new dog parks to be built.

 Creating incentive programs that are well known and easily accessed will encourage residents to make home improvements that benefit the community as a whole, such as the TURF program. 

The economic impact of Graffiti can't be argued. It's time to bring back real, old-school Graffiti that the whole community can participate in.

We need to encourage our kids and our community to participate in the tech economy.  An app competition shines a spotlight on the opportunities available in this industry and inspires creativity. 

Officials tell us why not. It's time to say why yes. In addition change zoning codes to allow tiny houses to be built in back yards to increase housing units.

City contracts pump millions into firms outside Modesto every year. The city needs to do a better job of publicizing contracts here to attract local bids.

Roller King was a monument to Modesto's youth. Let's find a way to capture that energy and bring back a roller rink to Modesto! Thanks @Crystal Marie Austin for your idea.

 The LGBTQ community is still discriminated against in our community. We need to show that Modesto accepts, loves, and supports everyone. Because love is love. 

Change zoning and encourage shopping centers and malls to develop residential / affordable housing.

On a monthly or weekly basis produce a Downtown Drive In Movie to celebrate our Graffiti culture.

Our first city flag served us well, but Modesto has grown up a lot since 1988. Let's update the design to match the new direction of our city.

Change the building code to require new businesses to have a 50's facade in a special cruise zone.

Move city communications into the 21st century with more effective use of the internet and social media.  

Fill all city council committees and commissions. Far too many are empty simply because the city fails at their duty to effectively market openings. 

 Create an email database and regularly email citizens with important announcements presented in a modern and informative way .

Do a study of 100 similar cities to Modesto. See if there are positive ways we can increase revenue.

Every city in the country is in our position right now. We have to cut expenses due to massive income losses from Covid-19. Where are other cities cutting expenses? 

It's expensive and difficult, but we need a long term plan to make sure that county pockets are made part of the city.

Developing and nourishing journalism is critical to transparency and accountability in government. Government should support and encourage it.

 Challenge companies to adopt a run down public space in Modesto. Most usable, beautiful, and durable place wins

As revenue continues to move towards the internet more retail spaces will inevitably become available. We can kill two birds with one stone, retail vacancy and affordable housing by changing the code now.

 Make a sign out of old cars as you enter town welcoming visitors and residents to Modesto, the home of American Graffiti. 

 It's important to represent all parts of our community on boards and commissions.  We also need a minority police advisory board.

Make road improvement timelines and schedules public and easier to access. Ask for community input online on current and planned projects.

Lit crosswalks on McHenry would have an immediate impact by helping save lives and preventing car-on-pedestrian injuries. --Thanks @Max W, for your idea! 

Improve McHenry Ave with community spaces, bike lanes, and trees.

Paddleboats are rad. Why not add some to Naraghi Lake? --Thanks @David Harris for your idea!

Modesto needs a functional public facility that is affordable for bands, promoters, and families that need a venue for Quinceaneras and Weddings. --Thanks @Roger Hanner for your idea.

 We should close a couple streets in Downtown Modesto so restaurants can serve safely during Covid. 

Open up the “invocation” prior to council meetings to artists, teachers, nurses, k-12 students, and elders in addition to churches.

Right now public safety is asked to solve every problem our society has. We need to study the call logs and investigate new solutions to get better outcomes.

Encourage residents surrounding local schools to adopt a school and provide what they can to help our children succeed.

Modesto's Cinco De Mayo Festival is amazing, but it will get even better when the city embraces and promotes it.

When a city tree dies offer a free replacement tree of a variety that will keep our community beautiful and save money on maintenance. 

Bring back X Fest as a musician owned festival with profits either going directly to the artists or funneled into the Modesto Area Music Association.

Ask the traffic department to relay new intersections for roundabouts to increase traffic flow and decrease idle time.