The neighborhoods north of downtown are a colorful and evolving area, deeply woven into the fabric of the local community. Some may even consider this El Corazón – the Heart of Tucson.

These neighborhoods create a vital link between Downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona. This unique geography offers a dynamic blend of restaurants, local shops, churches, schools, and residences, fostering local commerce and community engagement, and make it a thriving destination day and night.

While these neighborhoods may be the cultural Heart of Tucson, such as the need for consistent public maintenance, security, long-term economic stability, and a strong, unified voice in civic affairs. Business and property owners faced with these challenges have many tools at their disposal, including the ability to petition the City for the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID).