Hello Downtown Friends,
Welcome to the Downtown Update, your bi-weekly source for all things happening in the heart of Tucson! From exclusive news on downtown events and developments to updates on our partnerships and Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) initiatives, we’re excited to keep you informed and connected. Our goal is to share the dynamic work and vibrant stories that make downtown thrive. We look forward to bringing you all the latest news and highlights in the weeks to come.
See you downtown,
DTP
Latest Updates:
2025:
2024:
December 20: Your Ultimate Downtown Tucson Holiday Guide Part Two: Libations, Menus, Parties, Markets, NYE Downtown & More…🎄🍸🎉
October 11: DTP Annual Report, New Storefront Vinyl, New Businesses, Halloween, Día de los Muertos and More...📄🏙️🎃
September 27: Renaming A Downtown Underpass, Event Season In Full Swing, Volunteers Needed & More...🌆🎭🚴♀️
Note: The list below contains former "CEO Update[s]". This regular newsletter has since been rebranded as the "Downtown Update."
September 13: DTP Annual Meeting Recap, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, Children's Museum Groundbreaking, Live Theatre Returns & More...⚖💃🌵
August 2: New Restaurant Concept, Basement Bars & Breweries, Staycation Idea, Upcoming Festivals & More...🍴🍻🎶
July 5: 10 Years of the Sun Link Streetcar, Staycation Idea, Refreshing Summer Treats & More…🍧🌴🚎
June 7: DTP Heat Safety Plan, New Raspado Shop, Pride Month, Juneteenth, Summer Events, & More…🔥🍨🌈
May 24: DTP's One-Year Action Plan, New Partnerships, Business Resources, Summer News and Events, & More…😎🌤🤝
May 10: Shop Downtown, Mother's Day Weekend, DTP Seeking Ambassadors, New Businesses, & More…🛍💐🆕
April 26: Downtown Albuquerque Shines Light on Tucson, New Storefront Vinyl, Legendary Customer Service, & More…🤠🤝🎨
March 29: DTP Spring Cleaning, Five Ideas For Outdoor Wellness, City News, Upcoming Events & More…🧹😎🌻
February 16: Haiku Hike 2024, TCC Gets New Tech Upgrades, Tucson Together, Tucson Craft Beer Crawl & More...📝📲🍻
February 2: Valentine's Day Downtown, Black History Month, Events & More...🥰💞💝
January 19: Storefront Vinyl Program, Resident Sentiment Survey, Grant Opportunities & More...🤩🗳💵
January 5: 🎆Happy New Year from the Downtown Tucson Partnership🎆
2023:
December 22: ✨Happy Holidays from the Downtown Tucson Partnership✨
December 8: Downtown is Aglow, Downtown Tucson Gift Card, Local Shopping, Holiday Events & More…✨🏙🎄
November 24: Desert Nights Downtown Lights, Small Business Saturday, Merriment, Markets & More…🛍💙🎄
October 27: Spooktacular Weekend, $10 Meals Under 10 Minutes, BLAC Block Party, TENWEST Fest & More…👻🍔🖼
September 29: Downtown Tucson For Everyone Grant Program, New Businesses, Disability Pride, Tucson Pride Parade & More…🌈🌇🆕
September 15: DTP Releases Annual Report, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, Park(ing) Day, Stone Ave. Complete Street & More...📃💃🚲
September 1: New DTP On-Street Marketing Campaign, Rio Nuevo News, Labor Day Weekend Events & More...🤠🌇🌞
August 4: DTP Celebrates 25 Years of Caring for Downtown! 🎉🏙🌵
July 21: DTP Welcomes Farhang & Medcoff, HSL Properties to Sponsor DTP Grant, Business Openings & More... 🏙🌵☀
June 30: Summer Staycations, Happy Fourth of July, Business Openings & More... 🌴🎆🏙
June 16: In Memory of Donovan Durband and More Downtown News 🌆
June 2: Summer Fun Downtown, Happy Pride, Eat Green Wear Black... 🏙🏳🌈💚
May 19: New Businesses, TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k, Armory Park Survey, Free Live Music & More... 🌆🌴🎵
April 21: Fountain Restoration, Old Town Artisans, Blax Friday, Agave Heritage Festival & More...
April 7: Spring Cleaning, Explore Pima County Historic Courthouse, Maynard's Market Reopens & More...
March 24: Winning Haiku, New Art Exhibitions, Walking Tours, and More...
March 10: DTP Welcomes New Employees, Partner News, New Businesses, Spring Events, and More...
February 24: Haiku Hike Literary Competition Now Open, DTP Partners with County on Safe-T-Ride, New Local Businesses and More...
January 13: Downtown Welcomes New Local Businesses and World-Class Jazz Event...
2022:
December 30: Happy New Year from the Downtown Tucson Partnership
December 16: Happy Holidays from the Downtown Tucson Partnership
December 2: Downtown Is The Place To Be This Holiday Season
November 18: Downtown Welcomes NEW Giant Christmas Tree, Parade of Lights Returns, Ice Rink Opens Sunday, Shop Small, and More...
November 4: DTP Now Hiring, Rio Nuevo News, Redistricting of City Wards, Funding Opportunity, and More...