The Thrive in the 05 Transformation Plan adopted by Tucson Mayor and Council in 2022 identified a community-driven vision for investment in the area and guided the City’s application.
City of Tucson Awarded $50M HUD Neighborhood Implementation Grant
Published on July 26, 2023
- This highly competitive grant will accelerate the City’s efforts to create more than 550 new or rehabilitated housing units, establish an extensive support system for residents in the Tucson House, and strengthen ongoing public investments in the 2.3 square mile Oracle Road and Miracle Mile area known as Thrive in the ‘05.
- The $50 million grant will allow the City to leverage federal funds for an additional $300 million from public, private, and non-profit sources.
“Investing in and improving the quality of life for residents in the Thrive in the ‘05 area has been a top priority for me since my time as a Council Member. As Mayor, I am committed to working with the Biden/Harris Administration and all of our partners to bring federal dollars home to Tucson. This transformative investment in Tucson is a clear indication that the vision Mayor and Council have set is the right strategy. Through our layered investment approach, we are creating affordable housing options, supporting our local businesses, and improving access to healthcare and education,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
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The Thrive in the 05 Transformation Plan adopted by Tucson Mayor and Council in 2022 identified a community-driven vision for investment in the area and guided the City’s application.
“I’m thrilled about this $50 million dollar investment into the Thrive in the 05 that reflects and honors years of hard work and dedication from the community,” said Council Member Lane Santa Cruz. “The funding will help build a thriving, safe, and sustainable community in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Thank you to our congressional delegation for supporting Tucson!”
- The focal point of the City’s CNI Housing Plan will be the rehabilitation of Tucson House, the City’s largest public housing facility with 408 units in 17-stories.
- Additionally, the project will increase the inventory of mixed-income and affordable residential units in the surrounding area through three new developments in a partnership between the City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department and Gorman & Company, a national affordable housing developer.
- The City’s CNI People Plan will offer robust, on-site services including wrap-around case management for current Tucson House residents and increase the availability of high-quality health and educational services across the neighborhood.
Tucson House Resident Mike Edmonds said, “This grant shows that the City truly cares about Tucson House residents, and they haven't been forgotten. We're excited to see our home transformed into a modern city within a city."
“The future of this historic part of Tucson will be brighter with this grant’s significant investment in housing and small business. The projects it supports also build community and climate resiliency. I am appreciative of our Congressional delegation for supporting this work. Together, we make a difference for Tucsonans,” said Council Member Kevin Dahl.
- a homeowner preservation program,
- enhancement of the Drachman Gateway as part of Pima Community College’s hub,
- improvement and beautification of the North 15th Avenue corridor,
- support for additional retail and commercial visual exteriors, and
- development of a new commercial kitchen/food incubator space and community kitchen to provide training and increase food access.
- In addition, HCD will apply Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the area for additional neighborhood improvements including a health clinic adjacent to the Tucson House.
- Key partners include Pima County, United Way, Community Food Bank, Pima Council on Aging, ASU School of Social Work, Beacon Group, Sun Tran, Pima Community College, and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
“HCD is honored to lead this effort on behalf of the City of Tucson and is ready to advance the community-driven goals developed through the Thrive in the 05 initiative. This funding is a gamechanger to help us improve the quality and quantity of housing and neighborhood improvements in Tucson,” said Interim HCD Director Ann Chanecka.
For more information about the Transformation Plan and the Thrive in the 05 initiative visit: https://thriveinthe05.tucsonaz.gov/
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HUD Awards $370 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants
The financing will help eight communities revitalize distressed housing and transform neighborhoods.
Eight communities have been chosen to receive a total of $370 million in Choice Neighborhoods lmplementation (CNI) grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this year.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge made the announcement in Birmingham, Alabama, which is receiving a $50 million grant.
“This investment represents HUD’s commitment to creating new housing for Birmingham residents and communities across the country,” Fudge said. “When we envision the future of public housing investment, we think of programs like Choice Neighborhoods. These awards promote the innovative collaboration needed to tackle the affordable housing crisis. A community-driven, whole-of-government approach to neighborhood revitalization is what leads to impactful changes in the neighborhoods that need it the most.”
The financing will help revitalize and transform the distressed public and/or assisted housing and neighborhoods across the country while also providing residents with services focused on income, health, and education.
The grants fund the creation of new mixed-income housing communities, improve economic development opportunities, and support wide-scale community revitalization efforts that focus on the three areas of housing, people, and neighborhood.
These awards support communities that have undergone a comprehensive local planning process and are ready to implement their “Transformation Plan” to redevelop select neighborhoods. HUD noted that the eight awards have leveraged an additional $3 billion in public and private commitments to make the larger Transformation Plans a reality.
This year’s grant recipients are:
| Lead Recipient / Co-Recipient (if applicable) | Amount |
| City of Tucson, Arizona | $50 million |
| Housing Authority of the Birmingham District / City of Birmingham, Alabama | $50 million |
| Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta / City of Atlanta | $40 million |
| Lake Charles Housing Authority / City of Lake Charles, Louisiana | $40 million |
| Housing Authority of the City Pittsburgh / City of Pittsburgh | $50 million |
| Miami-Dade County, Florida | $40 million |
| Philadelphia Housing Authority / City of Philadelphia | $50 million |
| Wilmington Housing Authority / City of Wilmington, Delaware | $50 million |
| Total Award Amount | $370 million |
Click here to read a summary on each community’s award.
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