TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The city of Tucson is considering declaring a housing and homelessness emergency that would fast-track shelter development by changing zoning requirements.
Ward 1 Councilmember Lane Santa-Cruz is proposing the emergency declaration as the city works to address a housing and public-health crisis.
According to the city’s housing needs assessment, only 29% of people requesting housing are currently getting the help they need.
HOMELESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COVERAGE
Ruben Flores has been on the waitlist at Milagro on Oracle, an affordable housing complex, for more than three years. He stays with friends most nights, but said he can’t find housing he can afford on his Social Security money alone…