Staff is excited to announce that the third draft of Plan Tucson 2025 is now available for public review. After a thorough review process and extensive community engagement, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (8-0) to forward a favorable recommendation of the Plan Tucson 2025 General Plan Update to the Mayor and Council. This updated draft reflects meaningful input from both community members and key stakeholders.
Tucson residents now have a critical opportunity to share their perspectives on the most recent draft during the upcoming Mayor and Council Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to reflect on recent planning efforts, assess our community’s challenges and needs, and contribute to shaping Tucson’s long-term vision.
Key Draft Updates
The Planning Commission recommended several additions to strengthen the final draft:
- Affordable Housing: New language addresses concerns about obstacles to developing more affordable housing
- Transparency and Accountability: Direction to create an Annual Report has been added, ensuring clear and ongoing updates on the Plan’s progress over the next 10 years
- Administrative Flexibility: Language has been included to allow for administrative amendments to the Plan if necessary
At the public hearings, community members expressed strong support for the Plan and the inclusive engagement process. Public feedback led to the incorporation of additional considerations around:
- Strengthening climate resilience and development aesthetics
- Clearer guidance on Plan implementation
- Supporting efforts to prevent violence against Indigenous women and women in the broader community
- Improving bike connectivity, utilities and development integration, and streetscape safety and aesthetics
- Addressing housing affordability challenges faced by developers
Next Steps
Mayor & Council has scheduled a public hearing on the adoption of Plan Tucson 2025 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This is the final opportunity to provide feedback on Plan Tucson. Any feedback provided during the public hearing will be considered by Mayor & Council given the context of Plan Tucson’s two years of community engagement. Mayor & Council may choose to adopt the plan while providing staff with specific direction to make changes based on public feedback. If approved, Tucson residents will have the opportunity to vote on Plan Tucson in the November 2025 election.
Plan Tucson 2025 outlines the city’s strategic vision for growth, sustainability, and community development over the next decade. Plan Tucson 2025 is an update to the City of Tucson’s general plan. Public input is a crucial part of the process as the final draft plan moves through review and adoption.
Public Hearing Details
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 255 W Alameda St.
Virtual Option: Livestreamed on YouTube
How to Participate
- Review Meeting Materials: https://tucsonaz.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
- Speak at the Hearing: Attend in person to speak at the public hearing. Requests to speak can be made prior to the public hearing or at the public hearing
- Submit Written Comments: Contact Cesar Acosta at (520) 667-7479 or cesar.acosta2@tucsonaz.gov, and they will be shared with the City Clerk’s Office
Still unsure how Plan Tucson can help shape Tucson’s future? Watch a short video to explore what Plan Tucson is all about.