Phoenix’s Safe Outdoor Space

Tucson, AZ (August 26, 2025) — Using a community-initiated strategy called Serving Together and Rebuilding (STAR) Village, the City of Tucson is partnering with local nonprofits to create a safe outdoor sleeping space pilot program for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

The concept was brought forward by Victoria Devasto, a mutual-aid volunteer, and presented to the Mayor, Council, and City Manager, who expressed support for a pilot. Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz—who has championed this model for nearly a year—worked closely with Council Member Karin Uhlich, whose decade of human-services experience helped build momentum, secure support, and ensure the initiative reflects best practices and community needs. Operational support will be provided by the Primavera Foundation and Old Pueblo Community Services (OPCS).

As a point of reference, Phoenix’s Safe Outdoor Space is designed for 200 campsites (up to 300 people). Tucson’s pilot will serve up to 25 individuals at a time and will be continuously staffed to keep the site secure. In addition to safe outdoor sleeping, STAR Village will offer on-site social-service support and medical assistance to help participants transition to more stable housing.

City staff are finalizing the Ward 3 location at 244 E. Grant Rd. and conducting outreach to nearby residents and businesses. The site will utilize the City’s Homeless Work Program—with voluntary participation from STAR Village users—to provide cleaning services for the site and the immediate surrounding area. Funding for the pilot will come from Mayor and Council office budgets, local nonprofits, and private fundraising. Community members can support the program by volunteering or donating through the Primavera Foundation at Primavera.org.

TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 26, 2025) — Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will join Ann Chanecka, Director of the City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department, to break ground on Sugar Hill on Stone, a new affordable housing community at 1910 N. Stone Avenue. The ceremony will take place Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, from 8:30–9:30 a.m. Attendance is by invitation only.

Sugar Hill on Stone will deliver 66 affordable apartments—with 37 homes reserved for families and individuals currently residing in the Tucson House—advancing equitable reinvestment in a historically disenfranchised and disinvested neighborhood. The project is the third residential development by El Pueblo Housing Development, HCD’s nonprofit development arm, and represents one of the early phases of the City’s $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2023.

Project Highlights

• 66 affordable units in three- and four-story buildings with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans

• 37 units prioritized for residents transitioning from the Tucson House

• Location: 1910 N. Stone Ave., within walking distance of the Donna Liggins Recreation Center, on a major public transit corridor, and near Pima Community College – Downtown Campus

• Timeline: Site work began June 2025; completion expected in October 2026

• Development Team: El Pueblo Housing Development (developer) with Gorman & Company (co-developer)

Financing

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) awarded through the Arizona Department of Housing

• LIHTC equity: Boston Financial (syndicator) / Freddie Mac

• Debt: Vectra Bank Colorado

• Additional City support: $500,000 in non-federal City grants

Sugar Hill on Stone underscores the City’s commitment to expanding quality, affordable housing choices while investing in neighborhoods that have historically lacked access to capital and public improvements.

TUCSON, AZ (August 25, 2025) – This week’s Tucson-area lease activity totaled 106,881 square feet across 24 transactions, plus one industrial land lease renewal and expansion covering 2.19 acres in Marana.

• Industrial: 48,228 square feet across 8 leases, plus 2.19 acres of land
• Retail: 36,200 square feet across 8 leases
• Office: 22,453 square feet across 8 leases

The following leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the week of August 18–22, 2025.

INDUSTRIAL LAND – 6915 N. Camino Martin, Marana, 85658 – Northwest Submarket
Mountainview Tours, Inc. renewed and expanded its lease with Camino Martin II LLC for a total of 2.19 acres of industrial land. Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant. Dean Cotlow with Cotlow Company represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – 845 E. Ohio St., Suites 101, 103, 105, Tucson, 85714 – South Submarket
Werner Aero, LLC, subleased 30,000 square feet of industrial space from AB46 Investments LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, and Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principals, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the sublandlord.

RETAIL – 2520 S. Harrison Rd., Tucson, 85748 – East Submarket
Spirit Halloween Superstores, LLC leased 26,500 square feet of retail space from Harrison 135th St., LLC. Natalie Furrier and Greg Furrier, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – 633 W. 1st St., Casa Grande, 85122 – Pinal County Submarket
Terracon Consultants, Inc. leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space from S&S CG Investments, LLC. Rob Tomlinson, Principal, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant. Toby Campbell with Commercial Properties Inc. represented the landlord.

OFFICE – 6740 S. Santa Clara Ave., Tucson, 85756 – Central Submarket
Morrison 900 LLC leased 4,158 square feet of space from the United Methodist Church. Denisse Angulo-Badilla, Commercial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, and Kim Soulé with Colliers International AZ, handled the transaction.

RETAIL – Old Pueblo Plaza, 4140–4060 W. Ina Rd., Marana, 85741 – Northwest Submarket
E-ZGo Golf Carts leased 2,640 square feet. David Carroll of Paul Ash Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord.

RETAIL – 2121 N. Craycroft Rd., Building 4, Tucson, 85712 – Northeast Submarket
Starbucks Corporation leased 2,262 square feet of build-to-suit retail space within the Pima Medical Campus. Greg Furrier and Natalie Furrier of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the tenant. The landlord is Meridian Development Group LLC.

RETAIL – Tanque Verde Shopping Center, 7039 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, 85715 – Northeast Submarket
Alloy Personal Training leased 2,147 square feet from Sabino-Verde, LLC. Aaron LaPrise, Principal, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant. Andreas Castillo with VOLK Company represented the landlord.

OFFICE – 1650 E. River Rd., Suite 203, Tucson, 85718 – Foothills Northeast Submarket
Avanzar Wellness leased 1,393 square feet from Mesquite Properties LLC. CBRE’s David Montijo represented the landlord. Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the tenant.

OFFICE – Pusch Ridge Centre, 10371 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 103, Oro Valley, 85737 – Northwest Submarket
Floor-Care, LLC leased 1,256 square feet from The Lake Investment Group, LLC. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – Gold Canyon Plaza, NEC Ina & Thornydale, Tucson, 85741 – Northwest Submarket
Cash Time Title Loans, Inc. leased 1,200 square feet from RMAFII LOC, LLC. Dave Hammack, Principal, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant. Jesse Peron with CBRE, Tucson, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – Northwest Design Center, NWC Orange Grove Rd. & Thornydale Rd., Tucson, 85741 – Northwest Submarket
It’s Fade O Clock Somewhere leased 1,200 square feet for a barbershop. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – Town Central Business Park, 5005 E. 29th St., Tucson, 85711 – East Submarket
Distribution Management Corporation, Inc. leased 1,000 square feet from Pegasus Tucson Owner, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – El Campo Center, 3000 E. 22nd St., Suite 111, Tucson, 85713 – South Submarket
Perfect Eyebrow Threading, LLC leased 951 square feet. Craig Finfrock of Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC, represented the landlord, El Campo Center, LLC. The tenant represented itself.

OFFICE – Giaconda East & West, 231 W. Giaconda Way, Suite 132, Tucson, 85704 – Northwest Submarket
Tom James Company leased 460 square feet from Giaconda 205 Partners, LLC. Thomas J. Nieman, Principal, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RENEWALS

OFFICE – Courtyard Center, 6400 E. Grant Rd., 3rd Floor, Tucson, 85715 – East Submarket
Broadpath, LLC renewed its lease with La Mirada, LLC for 15,259 square feet of office space. Richard M. Kleiner, MBA, Principal, and Alexis Corona, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – 1870 W. Prince Rd., Tucson, 85705 – Central Submarket
IFS Flooring renewed its 7,163-square-foot lease. CBRE’s Jackson Kraft, Chris Stelling, and Ryan Irvine represented the tenant. Andrew Keim of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the landlord.

OFFICE – 174 S. Coronado Dr., Sierra Vista, 85635 – Cochise County Submarket
Unified Women’s Healthcare renewed its 2,814-square-foot lease with Harter Holdings. CBRE’s David Montijo represented the tenant, while Nathan Harter represented the landlord.

OFFICE – St. Mary’s Hospital, 395 N. Silverbell Rd., Suite 301, Tucson, 85745 – West Submarket
Hangar Prosthetics & Orthotics West, Inc. renewed its 2,644-square-foot lease with GMR Tucson Silverbell, LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, CCIM, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, and Daniel Rasmussen with Cushman & Wakefield, Washington, DC, represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – Palo Verde Business Center, 3820 S. Palo Verde Rd., Suite 113, Tucson, 85714 – South Submarket
Serrato Corporation renewed its 1,725-square-foot lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – Ventana Village Shopping Center, SWC Sunrise Dr. & Kolb Rd., Tucson, 85750 – Northeast Foothills Submarket
Inca’s Peruvian Cuisine renewed its 1,200 square foot lease with EREP Ventana II, LLC. Dave Hammack, Principal, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – Exchange Place, 1870 W. Prince Rd., Suite 61, Tucson, 85705 – Central Submarket
C12 Advanced Technologies, LLC renewed its 1,200-square-foot lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – Town Central Business Park, 4919 E. 29th St., Tucson, 85711 – East Submarket
Freedom Park Martial Arts Academy LLC renewed its 1,200-square-foot lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner, LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

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