Welcome, Tucson!

Community members are helping shape the future of Tucson through the development of a new 20-year general plan that reflects our shared goals and diverse aspirations. The goals and policies outlined in the updated Plan Tucson will guide the City’s investments, programs, policies, and land-use decisions for the next two decades.

The Plan Tucson 2025 Public Hearing was held as scheduled on May 20, 2025. During the hearing, the Mayor and Council received several requests for edits and refinements to the draft plan. Following the discussion, they formally closed the public hearing and continued the item to the Study Session and Regular Meeting on or before Tuesday, June 17, 2025 to incorporate the feedback received from the public hearing at council's direction.

We look forward to hearing your voice and working together toward Tucson’s future!

--Plan Tucson Team

Draft for Mayor and Council Review

Following an extensive review and community engagement process, we are pleased to announce that the Planning Commission has voted 8-0 to forward a favorable recommendation to the Mayor and Council on the Plan Tucson 2025 General Plan Update, with proposed modifications that reflect important community and stakeholder input.

Key Updates and Recommendations:

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.

Moving Forward:

The final draft of Plan Tucson 2025 reflects the collective input of our community, Planning Commission, and stakeholders. It lays the foundation for a more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant Tucson for the decade ahead.

What is Plan Tucson?

Community Engagement Opportunities

Mayor and Council Public Hearing (CONTINUED)

Mayor and Council Public Hearing will take place in person at Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W Alameda St) and can also be watched virtually beginning at or around 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Link

May 20, 2025

Mayor and Council Public Hearing (CONTINUED)

Mayor and Council Call of Election (COMPLETED)

Mayor and Council Study Session will take place in person at Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W Alameda St) and can also be watched virtually.

Virtual Meeting Link

April 22, 2025

Mayor and Council Call of Election (COMPLETED)

Planning Commission Public Hearing (COMPLETED)

Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W Alameda St 85701)

In Person: City Hall Mayor and Council Chambers or Virtually via Zoom

April 9, 2025

Planning Commission Public Hearing (COMPLETED)

Mayor and Council Study Session (COMPLETED)

Tuesday, April 8, beginning at 1 p.m. at City Hall Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W. Alameda St. 85701) or online.

April 8, 2025

Mayor and Council Study Session (COMPLETED)

Planning Commission Public Hearing (RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM)

Wednesday, March 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall Mayor and Council Chambers (255 W Alameda St 85701)

In Person: City Hall Mayor and Council Chambers or Virtually via Zoom

March 19, 2025

Planning Commission Public Hearing (RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM)

Planning Commission Public Hearing (COMPLETED)

Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Ward 2 Office (7820 E Broadway Blvd. 85710)

In Person: Ward 2 Office or Virtually via Zoom

March 12, 2025

In-Person Community Forum (COMPLETED)

Join us in person or virtually to discuss the draft plan with Plan Tucson staff. The forum will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

January 16, 2025

Virtual Community Forum (COMPLETED)

Join us in person or virtually to discuss the draft plan with Plan Tucson staff. The forum will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

January 13, 2025

In-Person Community Forum (COMPLETED)

Join us in person or virtually to discuss the draft plan with Plan Tucson staff. The forum will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

January 11, 2025

In-Person Community Forum (COMPLETED)

Join us in person or virtually to discuss the draft plan with Plan Tucson staff. The forum will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

January 8, 2025

In-Person Community Forum (COMPLETED)

Join us in person or virtually to discuss the draft plan with Plan Tucson staff. The forum will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

January 6, 2025

Draft Virtual Kickoff Event (COMPLETED)

An overview of the draft plan, the chance to ask questions, and the opportunity to learn how to provide your feedback.

Meeting Recording

December 19, 2024

Planning Commission Study Session (COMPLETED)

The Planning Commission hosted a study session to review the preliminary draft.

Meeting Recording

December 18, 2024

Planning Commission Study Session (COMPLETED)

Join The Plan Tucson Conversation

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on upcoming engagement events, open houses, pop-up events, community workshops, and team communications related to the Plan Tucson Update.

Online Community Engagement

Plan Tucson Timeline

Phase 1: Listen, Discover, Reflect (January 2023 - Spring 2023)

Finished

Learn community members’ top priorities for Tucson and create a shared vision(s) for the future.

Phase 2: Define and Plan our Future (Summer 2023 - Summer 2024)

Finished

Develop policies to support our community vision(s), explore different growth scenarios, and consider tradeoffs.

Phase 3: Review and Refine (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)

Current

Share the preliminary draft General Plan Update, provide opportunities for comment, and refine it based on community feedback into a final draft for adoption.

Phase 4: Inform and Educate (Fall 2025)

Upcoming

Following plan approval by Mayor and Council, the team will educate voters and the general public about the ballot proposition to ratify the General Plan Update ahead of the election.

Voter Decision (November 2025)

Upcoming

City of Tucson voters can approve or deny the General Plan Update, expected to be on the ballot in November 2025.