Economic Development P3 Master Plan

Located just 15 miles south of downtown Tucson and roughly 35 miles north of the US-Mexico border, the Town has grown steadily since its incorporation in 1994. With a population of over 35,000, it has become clear that the Town stands at a crossroads. By cultivating priorities that align with a vision of what Sahuarita could be, a community identity that incorporates existing neighborhoods but goes beyond the predominant residential brand of Sahuarita—to include more diverse employment opportunities and a wider array of amenities—would establish the Town as the largest and most successful suburb in Pima County.

There are some exciting new opportunities on the horizon that must be seized. With the recent completion of the Sahuarita Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center (SAMTEC), the recruitment of high-technology companies is now a realistic ambition, evidenced by one of its first tenants: PowerPhotonic. The Town’s proximity to both Tucson (home to the University of Arizona) and Mexico offers many possibilities for talent attraction and international business. 

While these economic development options are not exhaustive, they are representative of a future that awaits Sahuarita if local leadership embraces focused and strategic growth. To help strategize for the economic development of Sahuarita, the Town engaged TIP Strategies, a nationally recognized economic development consulting firm, to produce the Sahuarita Development P3 Master Plan (SP3).

The SP3’s recommendations center on three goals: People, Prosperity, and Place. This plan aims to provide a foundation for the Town’s priorities over the next five to ten years, including actions that can and should be implemented right away. 

To learn more about the comprehensive strategies outlined in the SP3 and discover how these goals can shape the future of Sahuarita, we invite you to download the complete Sahuarita Development P3 Master Plan in a convenient PDF format. Click the link below to access the full report and join us in shaping the future of our town. Together, let's build a thriving and prosperous Sahuarita that stands as a beacon of opportunity in Pima County.

[Download the Sahuarita EconDev P3 Master Plan Link]