Opportunities to retain young talent, government focus on infrastructure and shopping locally or in person are all keys to keeping Tucson’s economy on track.
Meanwhile, homebuyers in the local market range from first-time homeowners grappling with increased prices to second-home buyers from out of town who drop millions into the economy.
The Arizona Daily Star’s VISION ’26 section provides a snapshot of Tucson’s economy, workforce development, retail health and housing market.
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School superintendents say UA isn’t doing enough to recruit first-generation college students.
A new report says Tucson should focus on roads and highways, not bike lanes or free transit. City officials say those choices reflect communit…
Local first-time homebuyers grapple with rising costs yet out-of-state homebuyers don’t blink at dropping millions into a second home.
Tucson’s retail scene is changing, with new grocers planned and older big-box stores sitting empty. Downtown leaders are urging locals to retu…
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