Infrastructure is the foundation of economic activity. It takes many forms, including highways and roads, water and sewer, telecommunications, airports, and border facilities. Many forms of infrastructure are meant to be widely and easily available to users. Funding for this...
Housing Market Study Overview The City of Tucson , Pima County , and University of Arizona’s Economic and Business Research Center through the MAP Dashboard have partnered on this regional housing market study. The study aims to help decision makers...
What part of the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)/Pima County has grown the most over the last decade? The answer can be found in recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau . This article will provide information from the...
The Making Action Possible (MAP) Dashboard has done it again! The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) selected the MAP Dashboard for the 2021 Research Award for Data Collection, Dissemination, and Visualization. The C2ER program recognizes the contribution of...
Access to stable housing is a key determinant of health and well-being. Once an individual has the resources to afford shelter, the decision to rent or own comes to the fore. A prior feature article, Rent or Own? The Demographics...
Tucson’s single-family home prices increased by 11.0% in 2020 to $265,100. That was the fourth-fastest growth among peer Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in 2020. Despite the rapid growth in 2020, Tucson had a relatively low median home price when compared...
Have you ever wondered how your fellow business leaders, non-profits, elected officials, or engaged community members use the MAP Dashboard to make informed decisions? Throughout the year the Community Spotlight will highlight how members of the Southern Arizona community utilize...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work and travel. Will these changes become more permanent, or will we revert back to a pre-pandemic way of life? The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey gives us a glimpse into how...