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

Downtown Tucson gets boost for TV and film projects

The Rio Nuevo District board said it wants to encourage more major TV and film production downtown.
Cocopah Indian Tribe Vice-Chairwoman Rosa J. Long getting her second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose in January 2020.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Native Americans in downtown Tucson

If registered for the event, members of federally recognized tribes can get a shot at the Tucson Indian Center Saturday.
A construction site at Tucson's historic Benedictine Monastery on June 11, 2020.

A look at how zoning shapes Tucson development

Zoning is increasingly at the heart of conversations around housing affordability and environmental sustainability.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: AZ unemployment on the rise, Ducey says state will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 23
The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Tucson to stick with development tax incentive, but changes coming

A series of public meetings will guide changes to the GPLET.
An image depicting a building proposal to replace the parking lot on Broadway and Sixth Avenue.

Once abandoned, downtown high-rise project gets final approval from Rio Nuevo

The 20-story tower will be Tucson’s second-tallest.
The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Tucson mayor and council rethinking development tax incentives

The mayor and council on Wednesday delayed the renewal of the city's central business district.
A crane rises above the construction site for a new Hilton Hotel across from the Cathedral St. Augustine.

Pandemic, economic downturn have yet to stop downtown Tucson development

Developers are putting their money on the appeal of dense urban living outlasting the pandemic.
A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss

The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
The windows of Charro Steak on East Broadway boarded up on June 1, 2020.

Statewide curfew delays restaurant reopenings

Tucson's Downtown Kitchen and Cocktails reopens Friday — one week later than planned.
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.
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.
A sign for a long forgotten photography studio on Fourth Avenue was revealed when the building housing the Flycatcher bar was torn down. The Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition wants the decades-old "ghost sign" preserved as the Union on Sixth project is built next door.

'Ghost sign' revealed as Flycatcher is demolished

The decades-old sign advertises a photography studio.
Democratic candidates for mayor of Tucson Randi Dorman, Steve Farley and Regina Romero, from the candidates' Facebook pages.

Democrats Running for Mayor of Tucson Kick Off Campaigns

Three longtime Tucsonans laid out their experience and connection to the city as part of the race to replace outgoing Mayor Rothschild.

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