Phase 1: Engagement Summary

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Phase 1: Community Listening and Discovery

During the first phase of community outreach in Spring 2023, Tucson residents were asked to share their priorities and vision for the city's future. This was an opportunity for the community to learn about the City’s recent efforts, assess our challenges and needs, and guide Tucson’s long-term direction.

During Phase 1 of Plan Tucson Update engagement, community members were asked to respond to the following questions:

  • What do you like about Tucson?
  • What are you concerned about in Tucson?
  • What ideas/changes do you have?

Community responses are categorized into five topical categories:

  • Economic Vitality
  • Community Resources
  • Water, Climate Action, and Green Space
  • Land Use, Housing, Neighborhoods, Design
  • Transportation, Mobility, Access

Outreach Overview

2,000 +Community members attended in-person events
950Online surveys completed
400Intercept surveys completed
12Community workshops and meetings
15Pop-up events
13,000 +
Comments received



Community Organizations & Pop-up Events

City High SchoolTucson High School
College Architecture Planning Landscape Architecture Design Tucson: Park Place MallTucson Police Department Family Day
CycloviaTucson Residents for Responsive Government
Developer Stakeholder LuncheonTucson Rodeo
Festival of BooksUdall Farmers Market
Parks & Rec: Battle of the BandsUnited Way
Pima Community CollegeUniversity of Arizona Earth Grant Class
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association: Tech CommitteeWard 1 Open Houses (3)
The Children’s Museum: Earth DayWard 2 Environmental Services Open House
Tucson Association of RealtorsWildcat Inn: Housing First Program
Tucson Chamber of Commerce


Phase 1: Community Listening and Discovery

During the first phase of community outreach in Spring 2023, Tucson residents were asked to share their priorities and vision for the city's future. This was an opportunity for the community to learn about the City’s recent efforts, assess our challenges and needs, and guide Tucson’s long-term direction.

During Phase 1 of Plan Tucson Update engagement, community members were asked to respond to the following questions:

  • What do you like about Tucson?
  • What are you concerned about in Tucson?
  • What ideas/changes do you have?

Community responses are categorized into five topical categories:

  • Economic Vitality
  • Community Resources
  • Water, Climate Action, and Green Space
  • Land Use, Housing, Neighborhoods, Design
  • Transportation, Mobility, Access

Outreach Overview

2,000 +Community members attended in-person events
950Online surveys completed
400Intercept surveys completed
12Community workshops and meetings
15Pop-up events
13,000 +
Comments received



Community Organizations & Pop-up Events

City High SchoolTucson High School
College Architecture Planning Landscape Architecture Design Tucson: Park Place MallTucson Police Department Family Day
CycloviaTucson Residents for Responsive Government
Developer Stakeholder LuncheonTucson Rodeo
Festival of BooksUdall Farmers Market
Parks & Rec: Battle of the BandsUnited Way
Pima Community CollegeUniversity of Arizona Earth Grant Class
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association: Tech CommitteeWard 1 Open Houses (3)
The Children’s Museum: Earth DayWard 2 Environmental Services Open House
Tucson Association of RealtorsWildcat Inn: Housing First Program
Tucson Chamber of Commerce