What is the main reason that the 36th & La Cholla site is of interest to you?
I live within 1 mile of the site
Tell us about what you value most about 36th & La Cholla.
The natural ecosystem at the site
The City Council has identified affordable and workforce housing as a key priority. Which statement best reflects your opinion of this priority?
Neutral
What types of community benefits should accompany any potential development projects in this area? Please select your top 3 responses.
Natural desert open space
Park and play areas
Water harvesting/green infrastructure
What additional comments or questions do you have regarding the 36th and La Cholla site?
I am strongly opposed to the proposed zoning change of condition to build a high-density FLD housing development at 36th and La Cholla. There are so many reasons why building development here is inappropriate in the first place, let alone changing the zoning condition to allow the property owner to build 170 new houses on this site.
First, this would destroy the desert and end life as the flora and fauna know it. The desert is a harsh place, but also fragile. We do not need to further destroy it and the habitat that so many plants and animals call home. I have heard so much about building more housing for people, but the plants and animals who already call this place home don't seem to be given any platform to voice THEIR concerns about this. In addition to the wildlife that live in the desert at 36th and La Cholla, this neighborhood is also home to many other animals, such as horses. The construction of 170 new homes would change this neighborhood from a quiet, rural one to a loud, bustling, polluted one not hospitable to either wild or domestic animals that call it home.
Furthermore, squeezing 170 new homes into this area seems downright impossible—not just irresponsible and destructive. The addition of this many new homes will mean several hundred more cars will also populate the neighborhood, increasing traffic and safety concerns. South La Cholla Boulevard is a smooth road, but it was not made for heavy traffic. Even now, with the number of people who live in this neighborhood, traffic piles up on La Cholla at certain places and times of the day and poses safety concerns. If the city is truly contemplating the impact of additional homes on this site, whether that's 44 or 170, they also need to take into consideration the time and expense of updating the roads, sidewalks, lighting, etc to the area.
1968 W. Saxony Road is the first home I ever purchased with my small family—my partner and our two dogs. We fell in love with this neighborhood specifically because of its quiet, rural atmosphere and access to nature. Nearly every day of the week we explore the desert and enjoy nearby trails. We have had the great honor of seeing many birds, javelinas, jacks rabbits, deer, and coyotes in the desert at 36th and La Cholla. We've also seen plenty of roadkill of these beautiful animals, which would only increase with more homes being built out here. We look forward to the day when we also have children who will hopefully fall in love with nature growing up with the desert in their very backyard. This proposed development project would all buy destroy that tranquil lifestyle we sought out.
The city needs to keep its promise about the 1979 annexation condition of minimum lot sizes for property. Rather than destroying our community to build dozens of new houses, I recommend the city protect this environment. We are right next to the Tucson Mountain Park and Kennedy Park, and our neighborhood is truly and extension of the parks. This area should be protected and maintained just as the parks are, for the benefit of the environment, the flora and fauna, and the people that already call this place home.
Futhermore, I am not sure how to find out more information about the proposed housing here. Would it actually be affordable? At a recent meeting I heard somebody say that the proposal is to build $350,000 homes in this area. I don't know where they got that figure, but if it is accurate, then that is NOT affordable housing! This is not a wealthy neighborhood--we were lucky to be able to recently buy our house for $180,000. We would absolutely not have been able to afford a 350K home, and it's absurd to think that figure it "affordable."
Thank you for taking my concerns and opposition into account, as well as the concerns and opposition of those who do not have a voice, such as the numerous, diverse flora and fauna of the desert. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should have any questions. -- Natalia Salazar, 1968 W. Saxony Road, 774-330-5124
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With which racial and ethnic group do you identify? (select all that apply)
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin
How do you describe your gender identity?
Female
What is your zip or postal code?
85713
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Natalia Theresa Salazar
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How long have you lived in Tucson?
What is the main reason that the 36th & La Cholla site is of interest to you?
Tell us about what you value most about 36th & La Cholla.
The City Council has identified affordable and workforce housing as a key priority. Which statement best reflects your opinion of this priority?
What types of community benefits should accompany any potential development projects in this area? Please select your top 3 responses.
What additional comments or questions do you have regarding the 36th and La Cholla site?
I am strongly opposed to the proposed zoning change of condition to build a high-density FLD housing development at 36th and La Cholla. There are so many reasons why building development here is inappropriate in the first place, let alone changing the zoning condition to allow the property owner to build 170 new houses on this site.
First, this would destroy the desert and end life as the flora and fauna know it. The desert is a harsh place, but also fragile. We do not need to further destroy it and the habitat that so many plants and animals call home. I have heard so much about building more housing for people, but the plants and animals who already call this place home don't seem to be given any platform to voice THEIR concerns about this. In addition to the wildlife that live in the desert at 36th and La Cholla, this neighborhood is also home to many other animals, such as horses. The construction of 170 new homes would change this neighborhood from a quiet, rural one to a loud, bustling, polluted one not hospitable to either wild or domestic animals that call it home.
Furthermore, squeezing 170 new homes into this area seems downright impossible—not just irresponsible and destructive. The addition of this many new homes will mean several hundred more cars will also populate the neighborhood, increasing traffic and safety concerns. South La Cholla Boulevard is a smooth road, but it was not made for heavy traffic. Even now, with the number of people who live in this neighborhood, traffic piles up on La Cholla at certain places and times of the day and poses safety concerns. If the city is truly contemplating the impact of additional homes on this site, whether that's 44 or 170, they also need to take into consideration the time and expense of updating the roads, sidewalks, lighting, etc to the area.
1968 W. Saxony Road is the first home I ever purchased with my small family—my partner and our two dogs. We fell in love with this neighborhood specifically because of its quiet, rural atmosphere and access to nature. Nearly every day of the week we explore the desert and enjoy nearby trails. We have had the great honor of seeing many birds, javelinas, jacks rabbits, deer, and coyotes in the desert at 36th and La Cholla. We've also seen plenty of roadkill of these beautiful animals, which would only increase with more homes being built out here. We look forward to the day when we also have children who will hopefully fall in love with nature growing up with the desert in their very backyard. This proposed development project would all buy destroy that tranquil lifestyle we sought out.
The city needs to keep its promise about the 1979 annexation condition of minimum lot sizes for property. Rather than destroying our community to build dozens of new houses, I recommend the city protect this environment. We are right next to the Tucson Mountain Park and Kennedy Park, and our neighborhood is truly and extension of the parks. This area should be protected and maintained just as the parks are, for the benefit of the environment, the flora and fauna, and the people that already call this place home.
Futhermore, I am not sure how to find out more information about the proposed housing here. Would it actually be affordable? At a recent meeting I heard somebody say that the proposal is to build $350,000 homes in this area. I don't know where they got that figure, but if it is accurate, then that is NOT affordable housing! This is not a wealthy neighborhood--we were lucky to be able to recently buy our house for $180,000. We would absolutely not have been able to afford a 350K home, and it's absurd to think that figure it "affordable."
Thank you for taking my concerns and opposition into account, as well as the concerns and opposition of those who do not have a voice, such as the numerous, diverse flora and fauna of the desert. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me should have any questions. -- Natalia Salazar, 1968 W. Saxony Road, 774-330-5124
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Natalia Theresa Salazar