This months topic will provide a look into the growing new industry in Southern Arizona, recreational use marijuana. Earlier this year, the City of Tucson amended their land use code as it relates to the allowance of the growing, manufacturing and distribution of marijuana within City limits. The County is underway with a revision to […]

Join newly appointed State Representative and Tucson developer, Morgan Abraham along with Lobbyists Michael Racy of Racy Associates and Jake Hinman of Capital Consulting for a preview of what issues will be moving through the state's House and Senate, impacting development both at the state and local levels.For just this month of January, due to a […]

Development Friendly code changes in Sahuarita Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month Anna Casadi will be presenting on the development friendly […]

Our February topic will discuss a very serious growing problem in Southern Arizona, homelessness and chronic homelessness. We will hear from TPD officer Sgt. Jack Julsing, of the homeless outreach team, along with Lisa Chastain from the Center of Opportunity. The Center of Opportunity provides shelter, meals and job training for individuals who have found themselves […]

EV readiness ordinance in the City of Tucson: Multifamily and Commercial Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month Koren Manning with the […]

MPA has launched a new, quarterly program: Lunch and Learn! Each event will be a two hour, in depth, informative panel style presentation and discussion on a timely and relevant topic to the land use and development industry. Each Lunch and Learn will be presented in partnership with another organization, providing greater opportunity for relationship […]

Our Breakfast presentation this month is in partnership with Arizona Transportation Builders and the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association. City Manager Mike Ortega will provide attendees with a presentation on the proposed sales tax initiative that, if passed by voters, is estimated to generate $740 million in revenue to be used to fix Tucson's roads.We […]

Town of Marana Non-potable Water Ordinance Amendment Join MPA and other engaged members to learn more about public policy and process issues facing the development community in Southern Arizona. Our Policy Committee meets monthly and features a new topic of discussion along with exploring ongoing issues.This month we will be receiving a presentation from the […]