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Road Recovery Underway on Country Club

Posted July 20, 2015

Improvements to Country Club Road from Speedway Boulevard to Aviation Parkway began this morning with the lowering of utility covers. On Friday, July 24, crews from Sunland Asphalt will begin milling (removing asphalt) and repaving Country Club Road. Crews will work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with improvements scheduled to be completed in early August. At least one lane of travel in each direction will be maintained during the work.

Tour Public Art During Sun Link Streetcar Free Ride Day

Posted July 20, 2015

Sun Link will celebrate its first anniversary with free rides this Saturday, making it a perfect time to tour the public art that adorns the 22 stops. Eight artists designed the artwork for ten streetcar stops and the Sun Link Operations and Maintenance Facility. Another artist designed the art on the Luis G. Gutierrez Bridge. Each piece represents the artist's overall interpretation of "flow" - such as the flow of time, history, words, ideas, etc.

Donate Now Through Tucson Cares

Posted July 20, 2015

The City of Tucson cares about the community, and now you have the opportunity to demonstrate your support to the City and the community we serve. All donations to the City are tax deductible and can be made quickly and easily through the Tucson Cares page on the City's website. Donation amounts begin at $10 and donors can pledge their support to one of four categories, including animal care.

Help Tucson Get a Grip on Graffiti

Posted July 20, 2015

The swift reporting and abatement of graffiti discourages future vandalism, so when you see graffiti report it immediately. Graffiti Protective Coatings and the City of Tucson have a smartphone application for reporting graffiti. MyTucson is a free download on the iOS App Store and Google Play for Android. You can also report graffiti by emailing graffiti@tucsonaz.gov, or calling (520)792-2489 and choosing option 1.

Ronstadt Transit Center Joint Development Project Proposal Presentations

Posted July 20, 2015

You are invited to attend public presentations on two proposals for the Ronstadt Transit Center Joint Development Project.

Each proposal team will share its ideas for mixed‐use development with transit. Each presentation will be followed by Questions & Answers. Comment Cards will also be available.

If you need additional information beyond that provided below, contact Rebecca Ruopp, City of Tucson, Office of Integrated Planning: Email: Rebecca.Ruopp@tucsonaz.gov Phone: (520) 837-6973 or main office line (520) 791‐4675.

Houghton Road and 22nd Street Intersection to Close this Weekend

Posted July 17, 2015

Beginning tonight, crews from Borderland Construction, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will close the intersection of Houghton Rd. and 22nd St. The initial plan to upgrade the water lines at the intersection called for three weeks' worth of work that would close various travel lanes at various times. By completely closing the intersection, crews will be able to expedite the improvements and complete the work in three days rather than three weeks. Adjacent businesses will still be accessible during this project.

Live Music Tomorrow on Streetcar

Posted July 17, 2015

Ride the Sun Link streetcar and enjoy the KXCI Presents: Sun Link Summer in the City Concert Series, a live concert inside a streetcar. The series features concerts throughout the months of June, July and August. The next concert will take place tomorrow night, featuring music from the young, local blues artist Roman Barten-Sherman. Passengers can attend the concert by boarding the streetcar at the stop on Avenida del Convento and Congress (across from Mercado San Agustin) at 7 p.m.

Hi Corbett Field to Host Mexican Baseball Fiesta

Posted July 17, 2015

Teams from the Mexican Pacific League will be returning to Tucson Oct. 1-4 for the fifth annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta presented by Cox. This year the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, Yaquis de Obregon, Aguilas de Mexicali, and the Cañeros de Los Mochis will face off at the City's Hi Corbett Field. "Hi Corbett has the feeling of home to a tremendous amount of baseball fans in the Tucson area," said Mexican Baseball Fiesta President Mike Feder. Ticket go on sale Sept.

Janet Jackson's Unbreakable World Tour Coming to TCC

Posted July 17, 2015

Citing an overwhelming demand by fans, Janet Jackson has added 27 new shows to her Unbreakable World Tour, including a stop at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). Tickets for the January 19 concert go on sale this Monday, July 20 at the TCC Ticket Office and Ticketmaster. Special presale access is available now through July 19 for American Express Card members and fans who pre-order the artist's album at janetjackson.com.

Houghton / 22nd Traffic Alert

Posted July 17, 2015

The intersection of Houghton Road and 22nd Street will be temporarily closed in order to complete waterline relocation and major construction work in the intersection as quickly as possible and avoid prolonged travel restrictions.

Signage indicating detour routes and segments of Houghton Road and 22nd Street that will be open to local traffic only will be in place to help guide traffic.

DETOUR ROUTES:

Country Club Road - Speedway Boulevard to Aviation Parkway Resurfacing Project

Posted July 16, 2015

On Monday, July 20, 2015, crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin work to improve the pavement conditions on Country Club Road from Speedway Boulevard to Aviation Parkway.

 

Crews will begin the project with the lowering of manhole covers and water valve covers. Lowering the utility covers is scheduled to be complete by Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Work will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Wait Lists Open for Public Housing Programs

Posted July 16, 2015

The City's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is accepting wait list applications for public housing programs, including the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. All applications must be completed online through the application portal and will be accepted until further notice. Public notice is provided in English and Spanish and information on the City's website can be translated into multiple languages.

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