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A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Tucson and Rio Nuevo providing aid as federal help grinds to a halt

Zero-interest loans and grants are available for immediate needs.

A sign along 4th Avenue in Tucson.

Fourth Avenue businesses feeling pinch of coronavirus-related closures

A discussion with North Fourth Avenue Merchants Association's Fred Ronstadt.

The Fox Tucson Theatre's sign on March 17 reads: "The show will go on! See you soon."

Rio Nuevo steps in to save Fox Tucson Theatre, but other downtown projects uncertain

A drop in sales tax due to the novel coronavirus could hamstring downtown redevelopment, the board chairman said.

The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson.

Groups say development incentives are gentrifying Tucson

Activists say GPLET agreements drive up rents. The reality is more complicated.

The project would include an exhibition hall, visual arts center, hotel, apartments and office space.

Rio Nuevo starts prepping lawsuit against Tucson Gem Show site developer

Allan Norville has until Sept. 2020 to start construction on a permanent home for the Tucson Gem Show.

Madeleine Erasto, who's family are refugees from the Congo, dances to the live music at the family fun fest of the World Refugee Day celebration at Catalina High School on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Tucson.

World Refugee Day in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The youth photography program "Parks in Focus" in action, and The Southwest Fair Housing Council observes the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

The 145-acre Kino Sports Complex expansion looking southwest from I-10, April 2, 2019

Kino Sports Complex Expansion Draws National, International Attention

The facility is still under construction, but is already booking space for January.

The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson.

Tourist Office: Tucson Hotel Industry Booming

Revenue hit $415 million in 2018, marking the 6th consecutive year of revenue growth in Tucson.

Angie Dickinson at Old Tucson Studios during the filming of "Rio Bravo" in 1959.

Return to Rio Bravo

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Kino Border Initiative is aiding migrant families; Tucson mystery writer bases novel around opioid addiction; and remembering filmmaker Nicolas Roeg.

The former Fortuna Inn and Suites in near West Speedway and Main in Tucson is shown before its demolition. Pima Community College bought the hotel to make room for its "Center of Excellence in Applied Technology."

Pima College Expanding Manufacturing Focus With New Center

The college will replace a closed hotel with an applied technology center.

The steel frame of Caterpillar's new Tucson headquarters was recently finished. The company agreed not to include a cafeteria in its facility in its incentive deal with Rio Nuevo. Board Chair Fletcher McCusker said that will help area restaurants draw lunchtime business.

Downtown Redevelopment: A Look at Rio Nuevo's Past and Future

The state has extended the development district through 2035; how is downtown doing and what's next?

Teachers gather on the steps at Tucson High before walking downtown to protest for better pay.

Tucson Teachers Demand Better Pay During Downtown March

Hundreds marched from two schools and plan weekly demonstrations to get lawmakers' attention.

The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.

A view of downtown Tucson.

City Council to Consider Renewing Downtown Business Improvement District

Affirmative vote would open a comment period for property owners in the district.

The Flycatcher, 340 E 6th St., is slated to be replaced by apartments and retail.

Fourth Avenue Development Stirs Opposition

Retail and apartments would replace Flycatcher bar at Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street.

An artists' rendering of what a plaza built around the bungalows could look like.

Rio Nuevo Wants to Use Broadway Properties Swept Up by Widening Project

Project would include new parking, relocating historic bungalows and changes to Solot Plaza.

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