South Park Avenue Improvement Project: Tucson Department of Transportation

Col. ill. Map. Includes bibliographic references. The study is included in the Transportation and Environmental Justice booklet of case studies because "From an environmental justice standpoint, the South Park Avenue Improvement Project is noteworthy for three principal reasons: first, it demonstrates an effective use of partnerships to leverage funds and other key resources for transportation enhancements in a low-income, minority community; second, it illustrates the use of context-sensitive design as a tool for reawakening a community's sense of identity and pride; third, it provides examples of highly creative and effective public involvement strategies.