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SAVE THE DATE FOR REID PARK REIMAGINED OPEN HOUSE - Join Tucson Parks and Recreation for a fun and informative open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m., at the Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center. Celebrate what makes Reid Park special today and imagine what it could be in the future. The Reid Park Master Plan team will present three concept alternatives for the future of the park and ask for community feedback. Attend the meeting to learn about the alternatives, ask questions, meet experts, offer your feedback, and enjoy entertainment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The three Reid Park concept alternatives are based on community input and are imaginative proposals about the park's services, amenities, features, and layout. The goal of Phase 2 is to bring together the best parts of each concept alternative to create a visionary Reid Park that meets the needs of Tucson over the next 50 years. The first look at the three concept alternatives will be available Monday, Sept. 5, on the project websites linked below in English and Spanish.
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Reid Park Reimagined (English)
Reid Park Reimagined (Spanish)

TPD IS HIRING - The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is currently seeking police officer recruits to add new officers to its growing department. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 19. Successful candidates from this testing period are being considered for the January 2023 academy (Class 23-01). A job at TPD comes with great benefits, such as health and life insurance, generous leave, tuition reimbursement or repayment assistance, and opportunities. You can learn more about the recruiting process by following the link below.
TPD recruiting

PROPOSAL TO RENAME ALAMO WASH GREENWAY IN HONOR OF FORMER MAYOR - A proposal has been submitted to rename the Alamo Wash Greenway to Jonathan Rothschild Alamo Wash Greenway in recognition of Jonathan Rothschild, who served as mayor of the City of Tucson from 2011-2019. The Alamo Wash Greenway connects the Rillito River Walk to Aviation Parkway. It traverses Wards 2, 4, and 6. Throughout his tenure as mayor, Rothschild advocated for all of the elements reflected in the proposed design for the greenway. These include enhanced green space, bike and pedestrian connectivity, shade trees, lighting, and all the benefits of a shared-use path. This honor will recognize Rothschild's work in support of Proposition 407, Tucson Delivers Great Parks + Strong Connections. Through his strong advocacy, voters overwhelmingly approved the $225 million bond, and as such, more than $13 million is dedicated to the build-out of this path in Phases 2 and 3, including funding for way-finding and other signage. A 45-day public comment period is now open pursuant to City of Tucson AD 1.02-19 and will close on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 11:59 p.m. Comments should be mailed to Tucson Parks and Recreation Director Lara Hamwey, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716.
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Naming and dedication of Parks and Recreation amenities
Administrative Directive on renaming of City-owned physical assets
Alamo Wash Greenway (PDF, page 42)

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS PROJECT MANAGER - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is recruiting for an experienced project manager with demonstrated success in leading and managing multiple construction projects. This position manages complex projects and coordinates experts from different fields, prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in developing and implementing project budgets, and monitors expenditures. Interested applicants should apply online at the link below by Sunday, Sept. 18.
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Tucson Parks and Recreation

'CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS' WEBINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES NEXT WEEK - The City of Tucson's Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) webinar series, "Connecting for Success," is held monthly, featuring a guest speaker, presentation, and Q&A. The next webinar will be Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 3-4 p.m. This month, learn about the City of Tucson Small Business Revolving Loan Fund from Prestamos CDFI and the BIPOC Loan Fund from the Community Investment Corporation. Previous webinars are available to watch on demand at the ConnectTucson website linked below.
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ConnectTucson