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List Calls Congress Street One of America's 'Great Places'

American Planners Association points to revitalization, multi-modal renovations.

Street Fair Taking Over Fourth Avenue This Weekend

The semi-annual event brings visitors, money and traffic to central Tucson.

Downtown Rebound: How Did Tucson Get Here?

Part 1: Downtown has boomed before, but after a multi-decade downturn, it's on the rise.

Tucson Seeks to Replicate Streetcar Success in Growth

Property values boom along tracks. Is a focus on transit the way to go?

1 Millionth Streetcar Passenger Wins Free Rides

UA student who uses rail system to get to, from school awarded one-year pass.

Experts Say Downtown Revitalization Taking Effect

Local efforts draw young entrepreneurs to downtown.

Researchers Are Studying Economic Impact of the 4th Avenue Street Fair

Tucson event is held twice a year, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over.

Streetcar's First Paying Day: 3,500 Passengers, Few Problems

Number of riders nearly what officials projected; minor troubles with ticket vending machines at some stations.

60,000 Try Tucson Streetcar on Weekend Inaugural Runs

Free rides lead to packed cars along 4-mile route of new, $200M system; operations almost glitch free, officials say.

Tucson Streetcar Debuts to Crowds, Hot Weather

Hundreds turn out for downtown ribbon cutting, first rides along 4-mile route on $196M rail system.

Streetcar Brings Economic Stimulus to City's Core

Significant contributor to Fourth Avenue, downtown Tucson revival, as businesses open trackside.

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