A better standard of roads and pavements, more buses, new housing and a cleaner city.
These are the things people living across Dundee would like to see most in their own communities, according to a survey.
Dundee City Council is currently drafting new community plans, and is running a public consultation — entitled Engage Dundee — to help shape the future of each area of the city.
The Tele conducted its own online survey in an effort to identify the improvements people want to see.
And many among the 150-plus people who responded told us that things like roads and buses should be high priorities for the local authority.
Residents in areas including St Mary’s, Broughty Ferry, Ardler, the West End, Fintry and Kirkton said they wanted roads resurfaced or potholes filled in.
People living in areas including Dudhope, the Law, Claverhouse and Emmock Woods said they wanted to see more frequent bus services.
Meanwhile, public safety was also said to be an important issue.
Katrina Wright, 29, from Fintry, said that her area needed “more safety wardens to control kids at night”.
People in Whitfield and Kirkton also wanted more police or wardens.
Local amenities and facilities are also in need of improvement, according to some people.
Magdalena Robertson, 30, from Ardler, said: “The play park for kids is very run-down.
“There needs to be some kind of improvement for kids in the area.”
In the East End there’s a call for more disabled-friendly facilities for kids, with more leisure attractions in Whitfield and better sports facilities across Dundee required.
Several residents from a number of areas called for better cleanliness of streets and green spaces.
And housing is also an important topic among locals.
Laura Sturrock, 31, from Menzieshill, said her area needed “more affordable housing” and “two-bedroom houses”.
Several people raised concerns over drug problems in their communities, particularly in the city centre.
In addition, many are keen to see better jobs in the city.
George Robertson, 45, from St Mary’s, said: “We need more jobs, including oil decommissioning.”
Jacqueline Dawson, 50, who lives in the eastern end of the city, said the area needs “more industry apprenticeships and opportunities for young people, for example in welding, joinery and building trades”.
The council’s survey, which ends on October 31, was discussed at an event hosted by the Stobswell Forum last week.
Secretary Connor Beaton said: “There were some good contributions and the meeting was hopefully just the beginning in terms of meaningful input from local people into the community plan.”
Councillor John Alexander, the council’s neighbourhood services convener, said: “Getting feedback from our communities is extremely important in ensuring that we understand local issues.
“We want to hear what is working well and the areas people are happy with, as well as areas of concern or improvement.
“The whole process is about involving local people in how we shape the city going forward. This is everyone’s opportunity to have their say.”