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Found a few things of interest:
Rio Nuevo Board Releases Draft Master Plan ADOT begins new planning phase for Sonoran Corridor |
Casino Del Sol Grant Road
Some new renderings of the new Casino Del Sol on Grant:
https://i.imgur.com/sYch2mI.png https://i.imgur.com/35Dh7WE.png https://i.imgur.com/u9eAJnO.png The renderings look almost identical to what they have at the Casino Del Sol on Valencia, so it would make sense that they are building on brand. More here: https://www.kvoa.com/news/casino-del...7e1638ae4.html |
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Goal #4: Housing. Specifically, a rising idea for housing for all income types around El con mall and Park Place mall is great to emphasize as a goal for underutilized parking lots. Goal #11: Remediation of the old landfill on the West side. This needs to be done sooner rather than later. I just think of rising costs and stalled development opportunities. https://rionuevo.org/wp-content/uplo...ft-3-26-24.pdf |
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I actually really liked the vernacular buildings that were there before insofar as they were street fronting and very small scale.
The thing that threw me off most about the new development was the fencing and landscaped setback, but if that's what everyone wanted, you can't really argue with that. It's a very interesting study on a modern interpretation of the typical urban typology that Tucson does uniquely, and while I might not like it I can't say it doesn't contribute to the overall character of the city and it might even do it positively. Phoenix used to do this sort of thing, poorly. Its modern urban developments like the one above could be built anywhere (which i'm not convinced is a bad thing but I digress). Architecture should inform us of where and who we are and improve our relationships to the environment accordingly, and that's been largely lost lately. It's interesting to see Tucson hold on to and perhaps improve what was more common there. |
Wow,
Yet another 3 story storage unit being built by “your space” on 3 acres on the north east corner of Irvington and I-19.. my guess its behind the shopping center |
Tucson Marketplace at the Bridges
A permit was issued for the new 3 story 48 bed rehabilitation hospital at Tucson Marketplace at the Bridges. The address shows it in the section below which is also the site of the new Aldi grocery store as well. Aldi is going through a massive expansion effort and this will be Tucson's first location. The area will also see a new Bass Pro shop near Costco.
https://i.imgur.com/AuYJoKQ.png https://i.imgur.com/bZx54hz.png |
Cushing Street Skate Park
Don't remember if this was already posted but the Cushing St Skate park under I-10 is moving forward with plans to start construction in the Fall.
https://i.imgur.com/D2wI8IN.png https://i.imgur.com/6gJzb4L.png Article: https://thisistucson.com/tucsonlife/...ef33e8909.html |
A permit was issued for the West Point Apartments II on 20 E OCHOA ST in downtown. It is a 7 story low income apartment building for seniors.
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Though it may not make downtown more "vibrant" there are certain advantages for low-income residents being downtown. This area provides easy access to many county government type offices that may need to be utilized. The main Tucson library is downtown which may be beneficial to people who cannot afford internet access in their residences. Many neighborhoods in Tucson do not have good walkability including many with few to no sidewalks. Again, not all low-income people have disabilities but some do and having good sidewalks is vital for these individuals. Downtown is also home to the Ronstadt Center, the main public transportation hub in the city, allowing close access to busses to almost anywhere in the city, as well as close access to the street car. This is crucial to those who cannot afford their own means of transportation. And though not all low-income individuals have behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorders, the area is in close proximity to various social services type centers including La Frontera's main office on 29th & I-10, their opioid treatment program 'Hope Center' behind the Children's Museum, the Southern Arizona Aids Foundation (SAAF) on Euclid just south of Broadway, El Rio's office on Congress just west of I-10, and others. |
Tucson news
Just read there is a zoning change request hearing on May 21st for a parcel on the south east corner of Drexel and Campbell from self storage use to multifamily, apparently 98 one and two bedroom apartments are in the works!! thank God I hope this goes through more infill developments like this please and less storage units !! Also read an article that Tucson's population is only expected to increase 77,000 people by 2060!! that doesn't seem right even with our recent slow growth pace since 2009, if that is true that's very concerning!
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La Estrella Bakery
La Estrella Bakery is set to open soon near Broadway and Stone in downtown. They will be serving Mexican baked goods and coffee, which I think is the only thing different from their other location down the road at Mercado San Agustin.
https://i.imgur.com/n8dLjkT.png |
Sol Block
Some construction photo updates on Sol Block in midtown. There are already 9 local businesses moving into the renovated store fronts including Rocco's Little Chicago Pizza and Decibel Coffee Works. It is supposed to be completed by Fall with tenants moving in by September.
Link to Article and more photos (only works if you subscribe to Arizona Daily Star): https://tucson.com/news/local/subscr...2864735cd.html https://i.imgur.com/85pLNXU.png https://i.imgur.com/KiaXai8.png https://i.imgur.com/RBE3G7o.png |
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