Downtown Tucson Partnership: Keeping Downtown Clean, Safe & Vibrant
Since July 1, 2024, DTP has been hard at work—removing over 18,500 pieces of trash, making 24,500+ business visits, cleaning up graffiti and pressure washing sidewalks—all to keep Downtown Tucson clean, safe, and welcoming. We've also activated storefronts, wrapped 100+ trees in lights, and added new public space amenities. Click here to see what we’ve been up to in our mid-year progress report!
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Vibrant Wayfinding for a Walkable Downtown
There’s a new addition to our Storefront Vinyl Program at 1 E. Broadway Boulevard, featuring a vibrant downtown map and QR codes inviting guests to eat, shop, play and explore Downtown Tucson. Thank you to Rio Nuevo for sponsoring this activation and helping us keep downtown welcoming and engaging!
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New Businesses Added: Downtown Tucson Gift Card
Consider giving the gift of downtown, year-round! Nearly 70 businesses now accept the Downtown Tucson Gift Card, including nine exciting new additions: Antojitos, Basqueria Tapas and Sangria Bar, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, Crow’s Nest, De Novo Market and Tap, Lumbre Pizza A La Leña, Tabu Bar, Talega Coffee Co. and The Sound Post. Since the program launched, over $71,500 has gone back into downtown's local economy.
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Mother's Day Mini Guide 💐
We’ve put together a list of fun ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day, May 11!
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A Creative Space Rooted in Community
Temple Arts Collective, located at 267 S. Stone Avenue, is a new collective in Downtown Tucson built for community-centered art and coworking. Come to play with clay, paint and collage. We stopped by their grand opening last week and felt the heartfelt energy from the four founders (pictured), including a sweet mother and daughter duo. Join them for their first Clay Play, a social open studio clay-building session, on Saturday, May 10 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, May 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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More Business News...
📢 Children's Museum Tucson is hosting free Discovery Nights from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday.
📢 There's a new salon coming on Congess. Stay tuned for deets. 🤫
📢 StretchMed is now rebranded as StretchFlow. Book a one-on-one partner-assisted stretching session to boost mobility, improve your posture and relieve stress.
📢 The Alder Group, a locally rooted real estate team, just opened up an office at The Pioneer—welcome to downtown!
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Extended Meter Hours Begin June 2
Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, Park Tucson will extend parking meter enforcement to Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. (currently 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday). Rates and time limits will remain the same, and meters will still be free after 7 p.m. and all day on Sundays. For more information on the extended parking meter hours, view the City of Tucson DTM – Park Tucson official press release and the extended parking meter hours info page.
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New Webpage for Downtown Residents’ Association
The DTP now hosts a dedicated webpage for the Downtown Residents' Association (DRA), a group that advocates for the needs and interests of those who call downtown home. Learn more about the DRA’s work and stay informed on resident-focused updates and events.
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More Partner News...
🤝 Arizona Theatre Company launches the Rise Above campaign, aiming to raise $6 million to secure its future and support bold, inclusive storytelling.
🤝 Tucson Indian Center is hosting free Saturday Summer Workshops, May 3–Aug 2, with arts, wellness, and activities for all ages.
🤝 Ballet Tucson has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring world premieres, audience favorites, and exciting collaborations with local arts organizations.
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run/Walk and Festival of Miles
The 19th Annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Run/Walk is Saturday, May 31! Enjoy a night on the town with Tucson’s largest charity running party. Race, jog, or walk all while raising funds for local nonprofits. This exciting event will have beer, live music, food trucks, prizes, kid-friendly activities and a Hotel Congress after-party. Sign up and be part of the fun!
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