“I guess from what I've seen, it doesn't look as good as the rest of Lawrence. It's older, a little more run-down. We usually just pass through this part.”

— Gary Gronos, retired, Hot Springs, Ark.

“I didn't really expect there to be much business out here. It's a little more spread out than the rest of Lawrence. There's not too much out here; mostly gas stations.”

— Lisa Morrisey, Kansas University junior, Ottawa

“Looks fine to me. I'm from Salina, and the older part of town is a lot worse. Some people might consider this to be the run-down part of town, but I think it's fine.”

— Steve Squires, banker, Lawrence

“Some of it could be improved, but it doesn't look that bad. I think if they improved the strip malls and got some businesses in that would help build it up a bit, it would be a lot better.”

— Sandra Driscoll, certified nurse's assistant, Oskaloosa