Tucson Parks and Recreation recently celebrated the grand opening of a new playground and its largest dog park. The dedication took place on Thursday, May 23, at Lincoln Regional Park, located at 8330 E. Escalante Road. The shaded playground is situated at the lower Lincoln Regional Park Julie Marilyn Reitan Softball Complex, 8116 E. Escalante Road.
The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services has announced an update regarding its SolarApp services. Effective June 1, 2024, the service will transition from the Pima County SolarApp to the City of Tucson’s own SolarApp.
Planning and Development Services (PDSD) has announced an opportunity for individuals to serve on the Design Review Board (DRB). The department is seeking to fill two vacant positions: one for a contractor and another for a registered architect residing within the City of Tucson limits.
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, Southern Arizona Paving, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), is scheduled to begin a roadway improvement project on Tucson Boulevard from Sixth Street to 22nd Street. This initiative is part of the Tucson Mayor and Council-approved 5-Year Collector Street Program.
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has introduced a new legislative effort aimed at aligning the definitions and benefits of Critical Materials, as defined by the Department of Energy (DOE), with those of Critical Minerals, as defined by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The legislation, H.R. 8446, titled the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, seeks to add the DOE’s list of Critical Materials to USGS’ list of Critical Minerals. This alignment aims to eliminate confusion between the two definitions and extend similar benefits to both categories.
The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), funded by The JPB Foundation to build equitable and replicable shared micromobility systems, has awarded $200,000 to the City of Tucson’s Tugo Bike Share Program. This funding aims to test strategies and implement new ideas to enhance accessibility for residents in lower-income communities.