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The City of Tucson received a Choice Neighborhoods planning grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2018. The Choice Neighborhoods program leverages significant public and private dollars to support locally driven strategies that address struggling neighborhoods with distressed public or HUD-assisted housing through a comprehensive approach to neighborhood transformation. The Choice Neighborhoods boundaries, better known as Thrive in the 05, is located in the Oracle Road/Miracle Mile area in the 85705 zip code.
Starting this week, Neighborhood Ambassadors (residents or people employed in the Thrive Area) will be going door to door in the Oracle Road/Miracle Mile boundaries to talk with neighbors about the upcoming plan and meetings for neighbors. If you see someone walking around with a neighborhood ambassador shirt, be sure to say hi!
Upcoming meetings for Thrive in the 05 area residents will be to provide information about the upcoming projects in the area, background on the transformation plan, and give feedback. If you are a resident or work in the Oracle Road/Miracle Mile area follow Thrive in the 05's social media for information on upcoming events.
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Tune in to the Mayor and Council Study Session on Tuesday, August 10, for an update and recommendations on Affordable Housing efforts in Tucson from HCD Director, Liz Morales. The Study Session begins at 11:45 a.m., and the Comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy Discussion is scheduled to begin tentatively at 12:40 p.m., according to the Mayor and Council Meeting Notice and Agenda.
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The CDC has announced that the eviction moratorium will be extended until Saturday, October 3, in United States counties experiencing substantial and high levels of community transmission levels of COVID-19. There are resources available for households facing eviction in Pima County.
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On June 30, 2020, the City of Tucson’s Mayor and Council passed the Community Safety Program. A piece of the program focuses on serving the community through a Housing First framework.
Housing First is an approach prioritizing permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness, with the belief that people need basic necessities, like food and a place to live, before attending to other needs. The Housing First Program director will support relevant City departments with a Housing First approach to provide safety and mental health services to Tucson residents. Applications for this position are open until filled, with the first review date the week of Monday, August 9. A tentative date to begin the selection process is set for the week of Monday, August 23.
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Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the City of Tucson recently re-instituted its mask policy for people in city buildings, including those who are fully vaccinated. This applies to all buildings.
Masks will be available at the entrances of city buildings for those who need one. City leadership will continue to closely monitor the situation and make any adjustments as needed. This mask action is specific to city-owned facilities and does not apply to private businesses or establishments, who continue to have the ability to require masks on their premises if they choose to do so.
For the safety of you and our staff visiting your home, please wear a mask and social distance during inspections and home rehabilitation.
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 The City of Tucson Commission on Equitable Housing and Development’s August meeting included a discussion on subcommittees, updates from the commission to Mayor and Council, upcoming HCD Study Session items and updates, and an update on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance. Watch the meeting recording.
Visit the Commission's website below to view past meeting recordings, materials and agendas, and to join the upcoming meeting.
Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 4-6 p.m.
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 During the 2021 virtual awards ceremony for the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA), Albert Elias, the former Assistant City Manager was presented with a Distinguished Planning Pioneer award. Every year, the Arizona Chapter of the APA honors Arizonans who have made outstanding planning contributions to the profession and to their communities.
Elias dedicated over 36 years to the City of Tucson in various planning roles and departments before his retirement in 2021. During his career with the City of Tucson, Elias was involved and played a major role in the revitalization of downtown Tucson, local funding initiatives, the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Fellowship, Imagine Greater Tucson, and more. Many planners in the City of Tucson looked to Elias as a mentor during his career.
Community Update on Homelessness in Pima County
Join the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) on Thursday, August 12, from 3 - 5 p.m., for an important update on homelessness in Pima County featuring presentations by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Southwest Institute for Research on Women, City of Tucson Department of Housing and Community Development, Pima County Community and Workforce Development, and more.
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SERI Fair Housing Resources
Do you know your fair housing rights and responsibilities? Fair housing impacts where you can live, work and engage in your community. Receive free fair housing education from SERI by attending an online workshop and viewing material. If you would like to have a private fair housing educational workshop for you and your team please email Rachel Spitz. If you think you have experienced unlawful discrimination in housing due to one of the seven federally protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability) you can file a complaint with SERI. SERI will respond within 1 business day and refer your complaint to the proper agency. SERI is a Arizona Relay Friendly Business.
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