Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tucson public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development
Affordable housing preservation via IDA bonds
The $10 million bond issuance helps preserve 82 units at Craycroft Towers and Lee Street Duplexes for at least 30 more years, using low-income housing tax credits plus county gap funding.
Public Housing Authority Quarterly Update & Impact Report
The council was scheduled to consider having the city's Industrial Development Authority issue multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Craycroft Towers and Lee Street duplexes projects in Ward 6. These bonds help finance affordable rental housing.
Barrio Kroeger Lane affordable infill impact fee subsidy
The Pima County Community Land Trust asked the city to subsidize impact fees for affordable infill homes near Barrio Kroeger Lane and Verdugo Street in Ward 1. Lower fees can translate into more affordable homes in the neighborhood.
Prosperity Initiative Action Plan Implementation
Tucson and Pima County leaders met jointly to hear a presentation on the Prosperity Initiative and discuss its direction. It's an early-stage regional conversation — no commitments were made yet.
Middle Housing Design Competition
Tucson gave architects more time to submit creative ideas for the Middle Housing Design Competition. This means better designs for missing middle housing could be on the way to help with our housing crunch.
Armory Park historic garage demolitions
Two historic contributing garages in the Armory Park Historic Preservation Zone can be demolished and replaced with new accessory structures.