Renovations at the Tucson House, 1501 N. Oracle Road, got underway on March 10 with a celebration that included Gov. Katie Hobbs and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero as well as other Tucson government officials.
Built in 1964 as a high-end apartment building with 407 units, the house is being reconfigured into 358 affordable living spaces meant for seniors 55 and older. When completed, residents will have new community and amenity areas, enhanced outdoor areas and most importantly, new infrastructure. The apartments will be made accessible and will look new when the work is done.
During construction, some residents have been relocated to vacant Tucson House apartments. Tucson House Resident Services have been working with residents for the past three years to ensure seniors have secured a place to live…