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Working Group Participants Workflow

Phase 2 of the Plan Tucson Update is starting, and the Plan Tucson Team wants you to participate in a Working Group. Based from the outreach conducted in Phase 1, five thematic working groups have been formed to dive deeper in reviewing goals and policies of Plan Tucson. Please see the Phase One Community Engagement Summary for additional information from the Phase One Outreach.

  • Work together to actively help shape the future of Tucson

  • Help identify and organize key topics based on community and partner input to date

  • Align the knowledge and programs of the City and partners

  • Collaboratively problem-solve on working group topics

  • Help update Plan Tucson goals and policies

  • Inform decision-making in Tucson

Working Group Topics

Land Use, Housing, Neighborhoods, Design
  • Land Use Trends
  • Housing
  • Neighborhoods
  • Urban Design
  • Historic Preservation
Transportation, Mobility, and Access
  • Complete Streets Network
  • Public Transit
  • Bike, Pedestrian, and Shared Mobility Infrastructure
  • Streets
  • Traffic Safety
Community Resources
  • Community Safety
  • Community Development
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Support for Unsheltered Population
  • Public Health
  • Education
Water, Climate Action, Green Space
  • Climate Action
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Quality
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Urban Green Spaces
  • Regional Green Spaces

Economic Vitality
  • Arts and Culture
  • Business Climate
  • Jobs and Workforce Development
  • Tourism


Working Group Timeline - Working groups have started to convene in September!

  • Timing and meeting frequency varies with each working group, according to group size and tasks

  • Virtual meetings with potential check-ins

  • Participants will be asked about scheduling preferences

  • Regular two-hour meetings from now until it’s done!*

    1. Working Group Kick-off (September 2023)

    2. Thematic Goals (October – November 2023)

    3. Thematic Policies (February – March 2024)

    4. Cross-cutting topics (April– May 2024) - includes Future Growth Map, Equity, and other universal topics

    5. Regrouping to support Phase three as needed (Summer/Fall 2024)

  • Plus, periodic Community Forums

    *Anticipated mid 2024

Email PlanTucson@tucsonaz.gov if you would like to join a Plan Tucson Working Group or have additional questions.

Working Group Participants Workflow

Phase 2 of the Plan Tucson Update is starting, and the Plan Tucson Team wants you to participate in a Working Group. Based from the outreach conducted in Phase 1, five thematic working groups have been formed to dive deeper in reviewing goals and policies of Plan Tucson. Please see the Phase One Community Engagement Summary for additional information from the Phase One Outreach.

  • Work together to actively help shape the future of Tucson

  • Help identify and organize key topics based on community and partner input to date

  • Align the knowledge and programs of the City and partners

  • Collaboratively problem-solve on working group topics

  • Help update Plan Tucson goals and policies

  • Inform decision-making in Tucson

Working Group Topics

Land Use, Housing, Neighborhoods, Design
  • Land Use Trends
  • Housing
  • Neighborhoods
  • Urban Design
  • Historic Preservation
Transportation, Mobility, and Access
  • Complete Streets Network
  • Public Transit
  • Bike, Pedestrian, and Shared Mobility Infrastructure
  • Streets
  • Traffic Safety
Community Resources
  • Community Safety
  • Community Development
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Support for Unsheltered Population
  • Public Health
  • Education
Water, Climate Action, Green Space
  • Climate Action
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Quality
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Urban Green Spaces
  • Regional Green Spaces

Economic Vitality
  • Arts and Culture
  • Business Climate
  • Jobs and Workforce Development
  • Tourism


Working Group Timeline - Working groups have started to convene in September!

  • Timing and meeting frequency varies with each working group, according to group size and tasks

  • Virtual meetings with potential check-ins

  • Participants will be asked about scheduling preferences

  • Regular two-hour meetings from now until it’s done!*

    1. Working Group Kick-off (September 2023)

    2. Thematic Goals (October – November 2023)

    3. Thematic Policies (February – March 2024)

    4. Cross-cutting topics (April– May 2024) - includes Future Growth Map, Equity, and other universal topics

    5. Regrouping to support Phase three as needed (Summer/Fall 2024)

  • Plus, periodic Community Forums

    *Anticipated mid 2024

Email PlanTucson@tucsonaz.gov if you would like to join a Plan Tucson Working Group or have additional questions.