Editor’s Insight: Culture Is an Asset — But It Is Not a Substitute for Economic Development
TUCSON (May 11, 2026) — “Expanding Tucson’s Cultural Heritage Economy,” Tucson’s Bloomberg Harvard project, as discussed at the Mayor and Council meeting on April 21, deserves careful public attention because the city’s cultural identity is one of its greatest strengths. Its food traditions, artists, festivals, historic neighborhoods, and UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation are real




