Request for Information - Redevelopment Ideas for the Joel D. Valdez Main Library

The City of Tucson is seeking visionary partners to participate in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the civic heart of Downtown Tucson. The Request for Information (RFI) calls on developers, architects, planners, and creative organizations to share ideas, concepts, and strategies for the future of the landmark site at 101 N. Stone Avenue. The site includes the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, an underground parking garage, and Jácome Plaza. Respondents are encouraged to consider guiding themes and design considerations such as urban context, adaptive reuse, future-oriented infrastructure, sustainability, and community and cultural value. • The site is located in the heart of downtown Tucson, within the Central Business District and Rio Nuevo TIF District. • The current zoning is OCR-2 and C-3, but may be rezoned PAD or similar. • The site has a 300’ maximum building height, with no minimum setbacks or parking requirements. • The City is looking for concepts that contribute to the vibrancy, identity, and economy of Downtown Tucson. • The City intends to undertake a competitive RFP process to identify a development partner or team after reviewing responses to this RFI.