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DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is currently working on updates to improve development codes, including the Unified Development Code, Technical Standards Manual, Administrative Manual, and other related codes and standards. Staff hopes you will join a virtual or in-person public meeting to learn about and provide feedback on potential code updates. A virtual meeting will be hosted over Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 9-10:30 a.m. Participants are asked to register in advance of the meeting by following the top link below. The in-person meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at ?the Sentinel Building, 310 N. Commerce Park Loop. Participants are also being asked to register in advance of that meeting at the second link below.
Register for the Jan. 10 meeting
Register for the Jan. 12 meeting
Public Meeting information
Development Code project page

READ THE LATEST TUCSON DELIVERS PROGRESS REPORT - Follow the progress of the voter-approved Tucson Delivers - Proposition 101: Safer City, Better Streets half-cent sales tax program; and Proposition 407: Parks + Connections Bond program. Of the $250 million projected to be collected from the Proposition 101 half-cent sales tax (2018-2022), $100 million is dedicated to the Better Streets initiative, with 40% dedicated to neighborhood street improvements. The Safer City initiative provides $150 million for vehicles, equipment, and facilities for the Tucson Fire and Police departments. The Parks + Connections Bond (2019-2028) provides $225 million to improve City park amenities, including playgrounds, sports fields, pools, and splash pads. Connection projects include greenways and shared-use paths, pedestrian safety and walkability, and bicycle boulevards. Learn about the goals of Tucson Delivers and the specific projects being completed by visiting the website and English or Spanish newsletters linked below.
Tucson Delivers
Tucson Delivers 4th Quarter update
Tucson Delivers actualización del 4º trimestre

FINAL WEEKEND TO ICE SKATE ON OUTDOOR RINK (VIDEO) - Pima Pain Center, the City of Tucson, and Rio Nuevo invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink through Sunday, Jan. 8. Tucson Holiday Ice is located at 260 S. Church Ave., in front of the Tucson Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased online. Each session starts at a designated time and lasts for 90 minutes. Admission for adults is $20 per session, and children 12 and under are $14. The first session each day has a discounted price of $12 for adults and $8 for youth. Skates are included with the ticket price and begin at size 8 for children and run as large as men's size 15. Skate assists can be rented for $5. Socks are required, and gloves are highly recommended.
Tucson Holiday Ice website/tickets
Watch a video about Tucson Holiday Ice

REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION LEISURE CLASSES- Tucson Parks and Recreation leisure classes range from beginning ballet, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. There will be various options for both youth and adult participants. Make sure to register soon (link below) to secure your spot. The deadline to register for classes beginning this month is Tuesday, Jan. 10. If you have any questions, call Registration Services at (520) 791-4877.
Registration
Tucson Parks and Recreation

EL PUEBLO COMMUNITY SAFETY HUB SEEKING SUBMISSIONS OF 2D ART OF ANY MEDIUM - The new home for the City of Tucson’s recently created Community Safety, Health & Wellness (CSHW) Program is in the El Rio Neighborhood Center, 195 W. Irvington Road, Building 15. It will function as a space of confluence and collaboration to solve some of the big challenges our community faces. As such, CSHW is seeking works of art that will inspire empathy, empowerment, and excitement. While there is currently no theme being sought, pieces that show the beauty of our Sonoran Desert home and the communities that live here will be appreciated. Any size piece will be considered, as there are some large spaces available, although physical weight of the piece and necessary infrastructure to display it will be a factor. Selected art will be displayed for at least three months. All pieces should be ready to hang with wire or proper hardware. Any potential buyers will be put in direct contact with the artist. The City of Tucson will be hosting an open house during the week of Jan. 16 (details to be determined), which all artists are invited to join. Digital submissions or a link to an artist’s work can be emailed to [email protected], or call (520) 488-3795 for more information. Artists are asked to deliver their pieces on Jan. 12 or 13, from 8-10 a.m. or 4-6 p.m.
Community Safety, Health & Wellness Program