GDNA Strategic Plan
In Spring, 2008, Dr. Barbara Becker's Comprehensive and Strategic Planning class in the University of Arizona's Planning Degree program met with Garden District Neighborhood residents over the period of five months. From residents' input, they developed a strategic plan for the neighborhood. A hard copy is available for viewing at Martha Cooper Library or contact Meg Johnson to receive an electronic copy. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT
CURRENT GRANT/ALVERNON AREA PLAN REVISED 2025 - Adopted by Mayor and Council August 6, 2025. Used by Planning and Development Services in making development decisions.
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Original GRANT/ALVERNON PLAN © 1999
Follow this link to the City of Tucson website to view the Grant/Alvernon plan, the 1999 planning document that the City uses in making development decisions about the neighborhood. In June, 2018, GDNA began the process to revise and update the document. To find out more information about this process, contact Meg Johnson. |
GARDEN DISTRICT COMMUNITY PROFILE FROM
U OF A COLLEGE OF HEALTH
In 2012, Garden District was chosen to receive grant funding from the Federal CPPW
grant,Communities Putting Prevention to Work. Through this grant, trees were planted and pedestrian paths were improved at Martha Cooper Library, the eastside of Tuscany Apartments, and along various residential streets and on Pima.
The Garden District Community Profile was developed in 2014 as part of this grant by
the U of A Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Health to provide an overview of the
health and well being of our neighborhood. Also, includes census and demographic
information.
Also, as part of the grant, the Drachman Institute prepared an overview and assessment of Garden District. Unfortunately, we only have a draft copy of this document.
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U OF A COLLEGE OF HEALTH
In 2012, Garden District was chosen to receive grant funding from the Federal CPPW
grant,Communities Putting Prevention to Work. Through this grant, trees were planted and pedestrian paths were improved at Martha Cooper Library, the eastside of Tuscany Apartments, and along various residential streets and on Pima.
The Garden District Community Profile was developed in 2014 as part of this grant by
the U of A Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Health to provide an overview of the
health and well being of our neighborhood. Also, includes census and demographic
information.
Also, as part of the grant, the Drachman Institute prepared an overview and assessment of Garden District. Unfortunately, we only have a draft copy of this document.
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LIVING STREETS ALLIANCE WALKABILITY ASSESSMENT
In 2015, Living Streets Alliance published the results of a Walkability study they
conducted of Garden District Neighborhood. Neighborhood residents and staff of Living
Streets Alliance conducted walkability audits and brainstorming sessions. The Final results
are included, as well as recommendations for further improvements to enhance the
walkability of the neighborhood.
In 2015, Living Streets Alliance published the results of a Walkability study they
conducted of Garden District Neighborhood. Neighborhood residents and staff of Living
Streets Alliance conducted walkability audits and brainstorming sessions. The Final results
are included, as well as recommendations for further improvements to enhance the
walkability of the neighborhood.
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Neighborhood assessment of stormwater harvesting potential: a simplified methodology examining the Garden District Neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona
BY grad student Rod Pollock, University of Arizona, December 2012 Water in the desert is precious. Reclaiming rain is a way to maximize the use of available water. If local governments in desert communities were to implement street water harvesting projects, which streets would present the most cost-effective opportunities? Examining street widths and curb-to-parcel widths is a means to begin to identify areas that would more readily accommodate the construction necessary to the development of a water retention basin. Understanding these areas and, additionally, accounting for the existing vegetation canopy, local governments would then have a tool to more effectively formulate a cost/benefit analysis for potential street water harvesting projects. This project explores sub-watershed prioritization and neighborhood-level analysis of street water harvesting potential focused on the Alvernon Wash sub-watershed impacting the Garden District Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona. CLICK HERE TO READ THE DOCUMENT. |
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