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 […]

  For ticket interest, please contact Emilia or Allyson.  These awards, presented at our annual celebration, recognize community leaders, projects and events demonstrating collaboration to the overall benefit of the community. Honoring more than 250 projects since 2004, this event sells out annually with more than 400 attendees. This year's Common Ground Awards will take […]

Our Breakfast presentation this month is an update on the economic development taking place in Southern Arizona. We are excited to bring in the City and County Economic Development Directors along with Sun Corridor to learn about the collaboration taking place in the region to attract and retain employers and talent.​​Our presenters for our Friday […]

Pima County Marijuana Text 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 Pima County on […]

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