The Issue: We, the residents of the City of Tucson and Pima County areas, urge immediate action to stop the rezoning and construction of Casita Village at La Mariposa, identified as City of Tucson rezoning case C9-21-20 on Houghton Road, proposing to change zoning from SR (Suburban Ranch) to RR-2 (Rural Residential 2).

Our concerns are profound and multifaceted:

Flooding Risk: This area is in a FEMA designated floodplain and its natural terrain and current infrastructure are ill-equipped to handle the runoff from such a large development, posing a serious risk of flooding to nearby neighborhoods and downstream. This area and road system has a history of flooding.

Environmental Conservation: The project threatens local ecosystems, including formally designated wildlife habitats within the proposed 17 acres of open space and adjacent areas. Also, at threat is one of only a few riparian habitats in its natural state left in Tucson as well as the only remaining original mesquite bosque. 

Increased Traffic: The development will significantly increase traffic congestion, affecting the quality of life and safety of our community members (infrastructure is outdated for the increased population).

Bear Canyon Neighborhood Plan (BCNP) Agreement Compliance: The development may violate existing agreements aimed at protecting the nearby Buenos Aires National Conservation Park and the Isabella Lee Preserve.

Archaeological Integrity: There are historical and archaeological sites in the area that must be preserved to honor our cultural heritage.
Project Details:

Total Project Area: 36 acres

Rezoning Area: 20 acres

Development Area: 19 acres

Open Space: 17 acres

Number of Units: 162

Number of Lots: 121

Overall Project Density: 4.97 units per acre

Rezoning Density: 6.1 units per acre

Maximum Building Height: 25 feet

By signing this petition, you join us in calling for the preservation of the natural and cultural landscape of this floodplain against inappropriate development. Let's stand together to ensure our voices are heard in maintaining the integrity and safety of our community.

Other Ways You Can Help:

• By spreading the word and sharing our petition https://www.stopcasitavillage.org/ and flyers on social media and with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and others and by asking them to do the same, you can help us build our coalition against this rezoning.
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• By educating any groups, clubs and or organizations that you belong to or are affiliated with by providing them with our petition and flyers, you help us forge alliances.
• By printing out our flyers/signage and distributing them in your own neighborhood and or posting them on community bulletin boards or other appropriate location(s), you help us spread the word.
• By following us on our Facebook at Bear Canyon Neighborhood Association and leaving comments, you help us get more content to Facebook followers.
• By writing letters to the editor of our local newspapers expressing your strong opposition to this rezoning, you are alerting their readers of the detrimental consequences this action will cause and by including our online petition site, you are providing them an opportunity to sign.
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• By contacting our local decision makers by calling their offices and/or sending letters through the USPS or by email, you are joining countless other constituents informing them of your opposition and reminding them that they work for us.

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