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Shovels at the groundbreaking of Tucson's new Milagro On Oracle, an apartment complex aimed at low-income senior living.

New Housing Project Aimed at Senior Living

Aug 23, 2023 Milagro on Oracle is the city’s first low income housing project in 10 years
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

New down payment assistance program offers hope for first-time homebuyers in Tucson

Aug 7, 2023 Funding is expected to last until the end of the year.
A farm in Central Arizona.

Center for Biological Diversity and others call on Congress to take federal action against the climate-driven heat emergency

Aug 2, 2023 Organizations want to ban utility shut-offs amid extreme heat.
The city of Phoenix has teamed up with the nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul and metal fabrication company Steel + Spark to provide another shelter option using shipping containers.

‘Very personal project’: Repurposed shipping containers provide alternative shelter for those experiencing homelessness

Jul 30, 2023 There is no lease or time limit for how long each resident can stay.
A "for rent" sign.

County tries to bridge "Affordability gap" for homes

Jun 23, 2023 Board funds 203 new and renovated units
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Jun 9, 2023 Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession
Census data shows that Pinal County had two of the fastest-growing cities in the nation from 2021 to 2022, and a housing boom to match. Its 3.5% rise in housing units was the fastest in the state.

Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest rate in state

May 28, 2023 The number of housing units in Pinal County grew by an estimated 3.5% from July 2021 to July 2022.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

New housing policy targets problem landlords by restricting voucher contracts

May 24, 2023 Tucson’s city council unanimously passed the new policy in hopes to resolve on-going incidents on properties that have high crime.
Pallet, based in Washington state, boasts it has deployed its team to construct 3,800 cabins.

Homing Project plans Pallet shelters to address Tucson’s growing homeless population

May 21, 2023 The Homing Project is one of two nonprofit organizations in Tucson trying to address a growing unhoused population that is affecting cities across the state.
The sun rises over the Rincon Mountains in this view from Mt. Bigelow

The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona

May 12, 2023 The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
A health professional examines a patient.

Statewide, congenital syphilis cases are on the rise.

May 2, 2023 Healthcare professions say that this disease is one hundred percent preventable.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

UA professor maps Tucson's racist covenants

May 1, 2023 Professor Jason Jurjevich joined city employees Friday afternoon to discuss the project.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

Unmet need remains as Tucson increases housing services

Apr 7, 2023 According to a new report, Tucson has served nearly 1,600 unsheltered persons but the need remains high.
A person walks past tarps, cloths, and tents set up as temporary living spaces on West Madison Street in “The Zone,” the area surrounding the Human Services Campus in Phoenix on March 1, 2023.

Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places

Mar 30, 2023 Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.

Judge orders Phoenix to clean up large homeless encampment

Mar 28, 2023 The judge ruled that Phoenix is maintaining a “public nuisance” and city officials must show evidence at a July 10 hearing that they’re cleaning the area.
More than one-third of households in Tucson are considered housing cost burdened.

AG Mayes reverses old decision, now protecting 'source of income' discrimination

Mar 9, 2023 Last year, previous Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Tucson's newest ordinance violated state law.

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