RTA Next plan sparks environmental debate
Voters weigh the $2.67 billion RTA Next transportation plan as supporters cite sustainability upgrades and critics warn of road widening, air quality and climate impacts.
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‘You didn’t listen’: Marana data center vote met with outrage
The Marana Planning Commission has recommended rezoning 600 acres for a proposed data center amid continued debate over environmental impacts and economic benefits.
Tucson’s Zero Waste events aim to cut holiday landfill surge
The City of Tucson is hosting biannual zero waste drop-off events to help residents divert reusable and recyclable items from landfills during the peak holiday waste season.
Tucson leaders, young residents connect at first Democracy Forum
Local officials and young Tucson residents gathered at the inaugural Democracy Forum to discuss accountability, housing, public education and community well-being.
Pima County Master Gardeners unveil new greenhouse
The Pima County Master Gardeners have opened a new donor-funded greenhouse designed to support year-round education, sustainable gardening and community outreach across Southern Arizona.
Tucson residents to head to Phoenix to fight Project Blue
Tucson residents are heading to Phoenix to urge state regulators to reject Beale Infrastructure’s proposed Project Blue data center, citing concerns over water use, transparency and rising utility costs.
Community members push for accountability from Rio Nuevo board
Community members are criticizing the downtown development district for using tax dollars to subsidize luxury projects instead of supporting local businesses and affordable housing.
Rio Nuevo backs new downtown projects, eyes HiFi replacement
The Rio Nuevo board approved funding for several downtown projects and heard a proposal to transform the former HiFi Kitchen and Cocktails space into a new sports bar.
Tucson groups continue to push back on Project Blue
At a late-September town hall, Tucson activists raised concerns over Project Blue’s water and energy use and pushed for public power.