Pandemic, economic downturn have yet to stop downtown Tucson development

Pandemic, economic downturn have yet to stop downtown Tucson development

AZPM News 07/30/2020
A Tucson developer is close to clearing the last hurdle to construct a $100 million office tower downtown. Across Interstate 10, another local developer is…
The Gadsden Company continues development around Mercado San Agustin

The Gadsden Company continues development around Mercado San Agustin

Tucson Local Media 02/20/2019
The hum of construction equipment serves as background noise most afternoons as people visit Mercado San Agustin or the MSA Annex. The sound of a construction…
Construction on $35M West-Side Development Could Start in October

Construction on $35M West-Side Development Could Start in October

AZPM News 09/04/2018
A $35 million mixed-use development is gaining traction on the west side. With help from Rio Nuevo, construction could begin as early as October. The Monier…
New retail space opens near the Mercado San Agustin

New retail space opens near the Mercado San Agustin

KVOA 4 News 05/03/2018
It is National Small Business week and downtown Tucson is getting a new retail space for local, small businesses.  Starting this weekend, the MSA…
Mercado District doubling in size this year

Mercado District doubling in size this year

Inside Tucson Business 04/27/2018
Thirteen is proving to be a lucky number for everyone connected with Mercado San Agustín—with 13 vendors in the initial site and another 13 in the Annex, a…
Rio Nuevo's first west-side project finally gets underway

Rio Nuevo’s first west-side project finally gets underway

KOLD 13 News 04/07/2017
The Gadsden Company held a groundbreaking on Tucson’s west side on Friday, April 7, to announce the that construction of the MSA Annex is underway. The MSA…
Mercado San Agustin adding new annex

Mercado San Agustin adding new annex

KGUN 9 News 05/24/2016
A big project to develop Tucson’s west side is getting closer to construction. The Rio Nuevo Board is helping finance the expansion of Mercardo San Agustin….
With city out of Gadsden deal, Rio Nuevo will expand Mercado

With city out of Gadsden deal, Rio Nuevo will expand Mercado

Arizona Daily Star 05/20/2016
The city of Tucson has removed itself from the business of developing an extension of the downtown area west of Interstate 10 after eight years. For $1.2…
Chef Ryan Clark To Leave Agustin Kitchen, Coronet Owner & Chef To Step In

Chef Ryan Clark To Leave Agustin Kitchen, Coronet Owner & Chef To Step In

Tucson Foodie 10/15/2015
When Chef Ryan Clark opened Agustin Kitchen (formerly Agustin Brasserie) in December 2013, he had been brought on board by Fresh Start Group (FSG) owners Adam…
Santa Cruz River Farmers Market Named a Must-Visit

Santa Cruz River Farmers Market Named a Must-Visit

Arizona Daily Star 08/13/2015
The Santa Cruz River Farmers Market, run by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, is one of the 10 best in the country, according to the folks who…
City’s new planning efforts for streetcar should result in better development

City’s new planning efforts for streetcar should result in better development

Inside Tucson Business 11/18/2011
A combination of private sector investment, better land use planning, and the potential of the modern streetcar has created “horrendous interest” in economic…
Gadsden Rio Nuevo contract signals shift to private development funding

Gadsden Rio Nuevo contract signals shift to private development funding

Inside Tucson Business 08/08/2008
To date, the Rio Nuevo downtown redevelopment project has had primarily a public funding emphasis. The focus is on the brink of shifting into a private…