Tucson economy taking off in 2016
Logan Burtch-Buus, Inside Tucson Business Jun 10, 2016 From pre-recession highs to nearly historic lows, the healing process has been an arduous one at best for those living within the Tucson Metropolitan Region. While the past few years have resulted in steady yet nominal growth in the local economy, industry professionals recently expressed a sense of […]
Comcast marks grand opening of Tucson call center
Comcast celebrated the grand opening Thursday of its newly renovated 100,000-square-foot Center of Excellence call center in Tucson. “The state-of-the art facility will house more than 1,100 employees providing support for Comcast residential products and services, including Spanish-speaking employees who specialize in customer service online and through social media channels,” local economic development agency Sun […]
Tucson land market heats up as increased housing demand meets limited supply
There were 2,697 single-family residential permits issued in 2016, a 24 percent increase over 2015.
AARP Best Places to Live the Simple Life, Tucson
Tucson’s Mexican, Native American and frontier roots have mingled to create a mosaic all its own. by Sarah Mahoney, September/October 2009 issue It’s hard to pin down residents on what exactly is so mesmerizing about this desert town, just an hour north of the Mexican border. Maybe it’s the beautiful wilderness that rings the city, […]
Tucson becomes the first city in the United States to be recognized as a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy.
Tucson has been designated a World City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), becoming the first city in the United States to receive such a designation.
In Tucson, an Unsung Architectural Oasis
One of the city’s better-kept secrets is how often you can find significant examples of mid-20th century architecture. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/14/travel/in-tucson-an-unsung-architectural-oasis.html?_r=1