Tucson Looks to Austin for Development Ideas

A few clips from a recent Tucson Citizen article about economic development in Tucson.

"Tucson has plenty of assets, but lacks the sense of urgency Austin has created for itself.

So a local contingent - mostly politicians and bureaucrats, plus an assortment of real-estate interests - visited Austin recently to find out how it got its spark.

They came away inspired. But what will they do with the inspiration?

The Tucson area has many assets, including a newfound sense of itself as a region with the approval May 16 of a 20-year traffic plan.

What is lacking: an entrepreneurial superstar and a communitywide commitment."