CODE CHANGES SURVEY EXTENDED - The City of Tucson's Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is collecting input from stakeholders, staff, and the public on potential code changes following direction from Tucson's Mayor and Council to streamline processes. Staff anticipates those proposed code changes will fall into three categories: cleanups/clarifications, improvements/enhancements, and policy-driven code. Based on suggestions received, PDSD will refine feedback into a suite of code amendments that would be most effective in terms of streamlining. If you're interested in commenting, please follow the link below to take an online survey by Oct. 1.
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TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION OPENS NEW PLAYGROUND - A new playground with integrated shade has opened at Wilshire Park, 5550 E. 14th St. This playground was made possible through 2018 voter-approved bond funds. Follow the link below for progress on the voter-approved Tucson Delivers-Proposition 407: Parks + Connections Bond program. The 2019-2028 program provides $225 million to improve City park amenities, including playgrounds, sports fields, pools, and splash pads. Connection projects include greenways, shared-use paths, pedestrian safety and walkability, and bicycle boulevards.
Tucson Delivers
See pictures of the new playground at Wilshire Heights Park

TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION SEEKS PROJECT MANAGER AND PARKS EVENT COORDINATOR - The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation department is hiring two full-time positions, a project manager and a special event coordinator. The project manager must be experienced 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. The parks event coordinator organizes and processes special event applications for City or community-sponsored special events that occur in City of Tucson parks. Work hours vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Interested applicants should apply online at the link below by Sunday, Sept. 18.
Tucson Parks and Recreation
City of Tucson jobs

REMINDER: 'CONNECTING FOR SUCCESS' WEBINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THIS 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 tomorrow, 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

TUCSON WATER UPDATES REBATE PROGRAMS - Customers can now apply online for residential clothes washer and premium high-efficiency toilet rebates. This means no more paper and quicker processing times. You can apply at the link below. As of July 1, the residential toilet rebate increased to $100 per premium high-efficiency toilet for homes and buildings constructed before 2011. These toilets must have a "MaP Premium" rating and flush at 1.1 gallon per flush (gpf) or less. The clothes washer rebate will now provide customers a $200 rebate only when replacing a top-load machine with a front-load clothes washer from the qualifying product list. Customers replacing a front-load machine or new customers not replacing a machine will be eligible for a $100 rebate. For questions, email [email protected], or call (520) 791-4331.
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Tucson Water
"MaP Premium" ratings (PDF)