PDSD News

If you had a magic wand, what would you change about Gene C. Reid Park? What do you love about the park today? In what ways would you like to see it grow, adapt, or change?

If you are interested in talking with someone about what's happening with the park, the planning process, or need help with the survey, you can find members of the planning team set up at a few events this weekend.

On May 7, Planning and Development Services along with several other departments in the City of Tucson gathered to discuss the Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan with neighbors in the community.

Participants were asked to share input and voice their opinion on topics related to transportation, housing, historic preservation, economic development, parks, and the environment. The plan is meant to capture priorities for residents of the neighborhood and establish policies to guide future development.

The Planning and Development Services Department will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to commercial parking regulations in Tucson.

The meeting will be held to discuss the two components of the proposed text amendment which include EV charging requirements and expanded eligibility for the Individual Parking Plan. Public feedback is welcome and will be gathered during this meeting.

The greater downtown area has seen substantial investment as a result of transit-oriented development tools. Through a combination of transportation investments, land use tools, and economic incentives, downtown has seen substantial growth in housing, jobs and businesses since the launch of the streetcar in 2014. The Infill Incentive District, the zoning tool that has facilitated much of the development in the greater downtown area, is up for renewal in January 2023.

PDSD staff presented a proposed commercial parking code amendment at a Planning Commission public hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. The code amendment would require EV charging as part of new commercial parking lots, and expand eligibility for the Individual Parking Plan to restaurants and bars as well as affordable housing.

After hearing public testimony and reviewing public comments, Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend the Commercial Parking Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment to Mayor and Council, with the following additional considerations:

Learn how this new overlay can help you redevelop your site or expand your business along the Sunshine Mile! 

The City of Tucson has retained BerryDunn to conduct an independent analysis of the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) and develop a 2024 Vision. This project will involve developing a roadmap for PDSD and recommending best practices in policy, process, and level of service, funding, technology, and personnel, and identifying the barriers and challenges to implementing recommendations.