Design Guidelines Manual Update and Revision

The goal of this project is to update and revise the existing Design Guidelines Manual into a clearer and more usable document, which will be adopted by the Mayor and Council as official policy. Click here for more information.

Community-Based Design Programs

These programs encourage a broad base of community participation and awareness of urban design through partnerships with public, private, and non-profit groups.

The Tucson Community Design Academy is a 12-week program dedicated to educating members of the community who would like to take an active role in encouraging better urban design for their neighborhoods and the city as a whole.

Building from the Best of Tucson recognizes and awards high-quality and innovative design in the community. Urban Planning and Design staff participate in the nominating and judging of award submissions.

Additional Design Information

This primer on design describes six key principles that will help improve livability for all Tucsonans.
Urban Design in Tucson (Booklet)
Urban Design in Tucson (PowerPoint)

Sonoran Desert Color Palette for Building Exteriors

Rio Nuevo downtown design guidelines and Rehabilitation Code - adopted

Principles of New Urbanism (PowerPoint)

Take a walk through Tucson neighborhoods (PowerPoint)

Jim Mazzocco is the City of Tucson contact for the project.