A pair of community meetings in Tucson this week will ask the public to weigh in on a new urban planning project that city officials hope will increase affordable housing and climate resiliency.
Project officials will host in-person and virtual meetings for community members Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday, Aug. 7, to learn more about an urban project that aims to turn empty commercial sites into affordable housing and public transportation hubs.
Tucson’s mayor and City Council asked their staff to build a plan to revamp city codes to facilitate more climate-friendly and affordable residential areas.
Officials say affordable housing in particular is sorely needed in Tucson. But the development of those complexes is hampered by the current building codes and rules around the use of vacant sites in commercial corridors – like deserted strip malls and parking lots.
They’re asking for public input on the project to be included in a formal proposal to city leaders later this year.
