A newly proposed Circle K at the southwest corner of Tanque Verde and Houghton Roads is drawing concern from some Eastside Tucson residents, who say the project may not align with the area’s character or environmental priorities.
The convenience store would be open 24 hours a day and is moving forward with a floodplain use permit already approved by the City of Tucson. Still, a lot of residents want the city and the business to reconsider before construction begins.
Paul Bucky, who has lived in the area for 25 years, isn’t completely opposed to development, but he wants to see thoughtful planning that reflects the community’s needs…