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The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Tucson mayor and council rethinking development tax incentives

Sep 10, 2020 The mayor and council on Wednesday delayed the renewal of the city's central business district.

Barbara Tobiasson pictured at her home at the Swan Lake Estates mobile home park on Aug. 31, 2020.

'Feels like the end of the world': Tucson grapples with record heat during pandemic

Sep 3, 2020 The desert community has faced both soaring temperatures and life under the coronavirus, as some work to mitigate the impact of a warmer future.

A group hangs out in the shade in Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Report predicts state homelessness to rise with the unemployment rate

Aug 3, 2020 A 16 to 29% increase in the rate of homelessness in Arizona is possible, if the unemployment rate continues to grow

Arizona. Gov. Doug Ducey at a July 16 briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Ducey extends eviction protection for renters until Oct. 31

Jul 16, 2020 The governor did not issue any changes on the reopening of schools apart from a promise for more guidance next week.

Advocates warn of a looming crisis as Arizona nears the expiration of an order protecting renters from eviction.

700 already facing homelessness in Pima County as state readies to lift eviction protection

Jul 16, 2020 An executive order keeping eviction rates down expires next week, and advocates warn of a coming surge in filings and enforcement.

Demonstrators hold signs against police brutality and violence during the Black Lives Matter Tucson: Celebration of Black Lives on the University of Arizona campus on June 6, 2020.

Tucson advocates say there's still time to push for police defunding in city budget

Jul 7, 2020 Black Lives Matter Tucson is urging community members to speak up at this week's City Council meeting.

Nearly 600 facing eviction in Pima County as hearings proceed despite pandemic

Jun 2, 2020 Tenants can delay their eviction enforcement, but only until July 22.

Despite new protections, situation for renters and landlords is uncertain

Apr 9, 2020 Tenant advocates and property owners say more needs to be done for people who can't make rent.

Plan temporarily suspends Arizona evictions and foreclosures, governor says

Mar 31, 2020 Rent and mortgage payments are due, as residents start to feel the financial impact of COVID-19.

The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson.

Groups say development incentives are gentrifying Tucson

Mar 4, 2020 Activists say GPLET agreements drive up rents. The reality is more complicated.

A construction worker at the site of a home build in Red Rock, Arizona.

Pima County sees growing demand for affordable housing

Jan 31, 2020 A county official discusses factors that contribute to a lack of access.

The Tortolita Preserve in Marana, Dec. 10, 2019.

Marana's Tortolita Preserve protected from development, for now

Dec 11, 2019 The town will continue making lease payments on the 2,400-acre wildlife preserve.

A view of housing at Fort Huachuca from the post's Reservoir Hill in December 2019.

Amid criticism of military housing, Fort Huachuca stands apart

Dec 6, 2019 Members of one family living on the post shared their experiences.

The Arizona flag waves in the wind on a flagpole in Willcox.

Poll finds division and common ground in what Arizonans care about

Nov 25, 2019 State residents placed issues like water and education among their highest priorities.

Historic bungalows along Broadway Blvd were moved as part of the preparation for widening of the road.

Broadway widening and the Sunshine Mile

Nov 22, 2019 The new year brings new construction to Tucson.

Central Arizona Project water flows in a canal near Marana.

East side development renews concerns about water and growth

Nov 20, 2019 Members of the City Council say it's time for the state to pitch in with CAP water.

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