To be the catalyst making Downtown Tucson the economic and cultural center of the region -- an inclusive place people want to live, work, and play, and where new ideas flourish.
Vision
Downtown Tucson is a downtown for everyone – the region’s eclectic urban hub, where people come to connect, be authentically inspired, prosper, and celebrate diversity.
How DTP is Funded
$0.08065 X ([lot square feet X 2] + [building square feet])
The DTP operates within a Business Improvement District (BID), where property owners collectively fund services and enhancements beyond those provided by the city. As a true public-private partnership, DTP is funded through BID assessments from private property owners, along with public funding from the City of Tucson, Pima County, and Rio Nuevo. These funds support essential services in a dynamic district with a high concentration of businesses, large employers, entertainment venues, apartments, hotels, and thousands of annual events and festivals. Property owners contribute based on the BID Assessment Formula. The formula for FY 24-25: This calculation considers both land and building sizes, ensuring a fair distribution of costs.
Wages $ 1,996,039 Total Expenses
1,072
Clean & Safe Ambassadors
Our dedicated team of Clean & Safe Ambassadors keep Downtown Tucson clean, safe and welcoming by:
Cleaning & Maintenance Tasks: Removing litter, graffiti, and weeds; power-washing sidewalks; maintaining planters; and assisting with special events.
Safety & Hospitality: Serving as extra eyes and ears for downtown safety, providing directions and assistance, and working closely with Tucson Police.
Outreach & Support: Connecting individuals in need with social services and assisting downtown businesses with safety concerns.
Clean & Safe Ambassador Tasks Completed Since
64,745
1,288
2,254
Clean Ambassadors
Landscape Improvements / Beautification
14,580 Email Subscribers
8,225 on April 28, 2025
Subscribers on April 28, 2024
156,500 Social Media Followers
43.6%
Total Increase in Subscribers
12,771,000 Total Social Media Impressions
How We Compare to Other BIDs
*as of April 28, 2025
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New Downtown (BID) Businesses in 2024
Each BID Business Gets a Free Website Listing on downtowntucson.org Each Business is Provided Resources Including Contact Info for DTP & TPD
Desert Nights Downtown Lights
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors:
Trees Tight Wrapped in LED Lights 105
Giant Christmas Tree 1
Participating Properties in Building Illumination
13
Vacant Storefronts Activated to Date
143 Empty Windows Wrapped
3,190 Square Feet of Window Space Wrapped
177 Businesses Listed on Downtown Map
Haiku Hike
20 Winning Haiku Poems Selected by Tucson’s Poet Laureate Displayed on Congress & Stone Throughout the Spring Season
1,954 Haiku Were Submitted
1,187 Submissions Came from Tucson
34 Different States Represented in the Submissions
31 Different Countries Represented in the Submissions
El Presidio Park Activation
Downtown Tucson For Everyone
Grant
Program
The Downtown Tucson Partnership’s Social Justice Committee proudly awarded 24 recipients through the Spring 2025 Downtown Tucson for Everyone grant program. Each awardee received up to $2,000 in microgrants to support events and programs within the Downtown Business Improvement District that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and serve underserved communities. +
$20,000 Total Awarded 29 Grant Applications
24 Grant Recipients
(Record number of applications!)
Stakeholder Engagement Highlights
Notable examples from recent months
How DTP Supports Downtown’s Nighttime Economy:
Attends regular meetings with nightlife establishments to promot safety and collaboration through the Tucson Together initiative.
Supports the use of ID scanners by helping secure funding throug Rio Nuevo and offering partial reimbursements.
Identifies low-light areas and advocates for safety improvements. Promotes programs that strengthen nightlife and community interaction.
Serves as a liaison between nightlife business government.
How DTP Supports the Downtown Residents’ Ass
Hosts a dedicated DRA info page with ba details. Meets regularly with DRA leadership to collabo
Assists with meeting planning and downtown v Shares wayfinding tools and map locations. Connects DRA with downtown business promotions.
Speaking Engagements & Downtown Tours
September 26: Council Member Karin Uhlich
October 3: Supervisors Chair Adelita Grijalva
October 9: Council Member Lane Santa Cruz
October 17: Terry Brunner, Chief of Staff for Albuquerque Mayor Timothy Keller
October 21: Cafecito, Tucson Hispanic Chamber
November 1: Mara Aspinal & Women Leaders
November 5: Francisca Villegas, City Small Business Program Manager
November 20: Presidio Rotary Club
December 12: Greater Tucson Leadership
December 19: Downtown Merchants & Retail Council Meeting
January 22: Geocentric (International Downtown Assoc. member)
February 3: Downtown Neighborhoods and Residents Council
February 11: Supervisor Dr. Matt Heinz
March 4: Edmund Marquez, Rio Nuevo Board Member
March 11: Rio Nuevo Study Session
March 21: Jannie Cox, Rio Nuevo Board Member
April 2: Downtown Merchants & Retail Council Meeting
April 15: El Presidio Neighborhood Assoc.
April 22: Rio Nuevo Board Meeting
April 23: William Keleher, Albuquerque BID Organizer
BID
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GENERAL INQUIRIES info@downtowntucson.org
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Crystal Moore, President & CEO crystal@downtowntucson.org (520) 268-9031
Zach Baker, Deputy Director zach@downtowntucson.org (520) 268-9034
Russ Stone, Safety & Maintenance Director russ@downtowntucson.org (520) 940-0806
