Vision for the Sunshine Mile
Rio Nuevo is working with stakeholders, including Project for Public Spaces, on shaping the vision for the future of the Sunshine Mile located on Broadway Blvd between Euclid and Country Club. Improvements will strengthen the area, bring the community together and bring new life to the gateway into downtown Tucson. Public forums and focus groups have been held to ensure that the community is involved in the process and can help shape that vision.
Rio Nuevo refreshed the Friedman and Solot blocks by repainting, 
landscaping, removing old awnings and window decals, and more in an effort to enhance the area. These blocks will hold temporary window installations by the Tucson Historic Preservation to promote the October 2019 Tucson Modernism Week.
Reports, Workshop Summaries and More
Sunshine Mile Public Workshop
Rio Nuevo will acquire 39 unique properties that include Solot Plaza, “Donut Hole” Lot and the Bungalow Block and is currently working on creating an overlay zone for the Sunshine Mile. An overlay zone will provide more opportunities for future development, historic preservation and overall increase the possibilities to create unique, inviting and activated space for the community.
Broadway Blvd Widening
The City of Tucson will begin construction on the Broadway widening in late 2019 that will include bike lanes, sidewalk improvements, landscaping and more.
Placemaking
What is placemaking and how is Rio Nuevo creating Sunshine Mile as a destination? Placemaking inspires people to collectively reimagine and reshape the public spaces at the heart of their community. It strengthens the attachment between people and the place they share, and helps build stronger communities. Learn more about our efforts and the timeline, as of May 2019- Placemaking and Overlay Zone in the Sunshine Mile.
Historic Preservation
The Sunshine Mile is a treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture and is a treasured regional asset that is celebrated and preserved. Tucson Modernism Week celebrates Tucson’s mid-century architecture and design and regularly showcases the Sunshine Mile during the event. Learn about preserving historic places along the Sunshine Mile by visiting Preserve Tucson.
As part of historic preservation Rio Nuevo will spend up to $2,000,000 on moving seven historic bungalow buildings on Broadway between Cherry and Warren avenues. These bungalows will eventually be home to restaurants, retail and other businesses to create a destination for the community. Density and walkability is key to creating a positive, thriving, community space for everyone to share.
Related News
- September 18, 2019
- Rio Nuevo Plans to Clean Up Broadway Properties for Redevelopment
- July 30, 2019
- What’s the Future for the Sunshine Mile?
- May 11, 2019
- Ideas sought to make Broadway walkable near downtown Tucson
- March 28, 2019
- Mystery Employer to Bring 350 Jobs
- September 25, 2018
- September Rio Nuevo Update
- March 26, 2018
- Rio Nuevo Board Tallies Economic Impact, Advances Three Projects
- March 8, 2018
- Rio Nuevo and the Sunshine Mile- Trend Report
- March 5, 2018
- Rio Nuevo May Save Buildings from Broadway Widening
- March 4, 2018
- Plan Could Save Many Structures Up for Demolition along Tucson’s Sunshine Mile
- February 28, 2018
- Rio Nuevo Board Advances Plan to Assist Businesses Affected by Broadway Widening
- November 6, 2017
- Rio Nuevo Board Advances Caterpillar’s Tucson Mining Center, Supports New Restaurant on Toole Avenue
- April 3, 2017
- Rio Nuevo Program Would Revitalize Tucson’s “Sunshine Mile”
Related Documents
RFQs, RFPs, IFBs
- April 15, 2019
- Request for Statements of Qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
- September 17, 2018
- Addendum #2- Bungalow Block
- September 17, 2018
- Addendum #2- Donut Hole Block
- September 17, 2018
- Addendum #2- Solot Block
- September 11, 2018
- Rio Nuevo Sunshine Mile RFQ Recording of Submittals
- August 9, 2018
- Addendum- Bungalo Block
- August 9, 2018
- Addendum- Solot Block
- August 9, 2018
- Addendum- Donut Hole Block
- July 10, 2018
- Sunshine Mile Solot Block RFQ for Design
- July 10, 2018
- Sunshine Mile Donut Hole Block RFQ for Design
- July 10, 2018
- Sunshine Mile Bungalow Block RFQ for Design