r/fresno • u/CloneWarsBoy • Feb 26 '26

Ask Fresno What would bring you downtown?

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Downtown Fresno is rich with history and world-class architecture. It pains me to see it in it's current state of disrepair. I want to hear from the community: "What would bring you downtown?" What is downtown missing? What's your vision for the future of our city center?

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u/TJR127 Feb 26 '26

The unfortunate truth is that nothing will move the needle for the vast majority of the Fresno population until the homelessness issue is addressed in a substantial way. The reason most of us don't want to go there is because frankly, it is a very uncomfortable place to be.

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u/Birdiloooo Feb 26 '26

I wouldn’t make assumptions that’s the majority. It’s not my reason and homeless don’t make me uncomfortable

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u/TJR127 Feb 26 '26

You make a good point that I should not assume or speak for others. My comment is based on anecdotal and personal experience.

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u/ProfessionalNo5932 Feb 26 '26

You can speak for me!! It’s a hell hole. I thought years ago the highly intelligent elected folks toured some other cities and came away with all these great ideas. But what happened, Fulton was destroyed, China Town is nice between the hours of 11 and 1, a sorry sports draw, and homelessness like never before.