People-Oriented Neighborhoods

Featured Project: Civano

Description
Civano is a 1,140-acre new sustainable master-planned community located at Houghton and Irvington Roads. It will have 2,600 homes, one million square feet of commercial and industrial space, school facilities, and several hundred acres of open space. Civano's developers agreed to meet aggressive resource conservation standards in exchange for financial assistance from the city.

Key Features

• 50% reduction in energy use and many solar installations
• 54% reduction in use of potable water and 30% reduction in solid waste
• 40% reduction in auto pollution through compact scale and mixed uses
• Creation of one job for every two homes and 20% affordable housing

Partners
Civano grew from a grass-roots community vision. Hundreds of individuals and organizations have contributed to its development, including:

• Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office
• Civano Development Company
• Tucson-Pima County Metropolitan Energy Commission
• Fannie Mae American Communities Fund

Impact
Civano is the largest sustainable development under construction in the United States and saves the city money by reducing demand for roads, landfills, and potable water. President Clinton, Vice President Gore, and Governor Hull have cited Civano as an important model for new development that balances environmental, social, and economic concerns.

• Midtown Green Retrofit Program
• Balboa Heights Park and Recreation Center
• "NETTY": City Recreational Equipment and tools for Neighborhood Events