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City of Tucson Economic Recovery Framework

City of Tucson Economic Recovery Framework. Purpose. Focus City efforts on improving Tucson’s business climate and stimulating the local economy Job Creation Economic Diversification Private Investment in the City Increased Tax Base. Public-Private Investment.

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City of Tucson Economic Recovery Framework

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  1. City of TucsonEconomic Recovery Framework

  2. Purpose Focus City efforts on improving Tucson’s business climate and stimulating the local economy • Job Creation • Economic Diversification • Private Investment in the City • Increased Tax Base

  3. Public-Private Investment Partnerships, Tools, and Resources Business Customer Focus City Financial Recovery and Core Service Delivery Economic Recovery “Building Blocks”

  4. City Financial Recovery and Core Service Delivery Why is this important? A City that is healthy financially, provides high quality municipal services, and invests in its infrastructure is a basic building block for a strong local economy.

  5. City Financial Recovery and Core Service Delivery Draft List of Projects • Financial Recovery Plan • Annexation • Clean Cities Initiative • Safe Cities Graffiti Program • Landlord Accountability Initiative • Assessment of Infrastructure Needs • Capital Improvement Operations and Maintenance • Volunteer Program • Link Capital Planning and Land Use Planning

  6. Business Customer Focus Why is this important? The City of Tucson needs to be viewed as a desirable place to do business in order to encourage economic investment and business expansion in the City.

  7. Business Customer Focus Draft List of Projects • Land Use Code Reformat • Hiring of Building Official • Infill Strategies • Adaptive Building Reuse/Certificate of Occupancy • Planning and Development Services Process Improvements • Green Building Program • Water Obligated Service Area Refinement • Improved Business Website / E-One-Stop Shop • Business Success Stories • Development Ombudsperson • Planning and Development Services “Quick Fixes” • Increase Use of Rezoning Direct Ordinance • Safe Harbor Ordinance

  8. Partnerships, Tools, and Resources Why is this important? There are many organizations in the community that play a role in economic development. We will be more effective working collectively. There are State and Federal resources and programs that the City can tap to assist the local economy.

  9. Partnerships, Tools, and Resources Draft List of Projects • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants • Clean Energy Bonds • Solar Cities Grant • Standard Business Recruitment Package/”One Voice” in Recruitment • Facilitating Federal & State Tax Credit and Business Loan Programs

  10. Public-Private Investment Why is this important? • Public investment triggers private investment. Investing in public improvements that will leverage “the biggest bang for the buck” in terms of private investment is a key role the City can play in improving the local economy.

  11. Public-Private Investment Draft List of Projects • Streetcar • TCC Improvements/Convention Center Hotel • Downtown Entertainment Districts • Fox Theater and City Performing Arts Management • Westside Projects • Warehouse Arts District • Improved Development Agreement Process • Real Estate Asset Management Framework • Oracle Area Revitalization Strategies • Downtown Links and RTA Corridor Improvements

  12. City Economic Development Team City Manager’s Office Planning & Development Services Real Estate Parkwise Housing & Community Development Downtown Tucson Partnership • Bi-weekly Meetings • Project Tracking and Updates • Development Ombudsperson Reporting

  13. Stakeholder Involvement • Establish regular communication with partner organizations • Gather ongoing feedback from business customers • Build from existing ideas and plans • Identify priorities, roles, and indicators of success • Track progress and make adjustments

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