As it says, I'd suggest putting small faces of the various townsfolk onto the map like the old Rune Factory games, lets you track down the people you may otherwise miss on a timed mission or just trying to find your significant other. Would certainly make things a lot easier.
For me this would take the fun out of finding the people and crossing paths with them. I think it is enough to know where they currently live. But that is how I see things. Maybe as an option this would be better; however that makes for a different playstyle than I usually play.
Already on the list! http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/list-of-community-suggestions.106985/#post-2792521