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Latest CAPLA News, Projects and Profiles

Oct 17, 2025

CAPLA Professor’s SunLink Research to be Published in Harvard Law & Policy Review

A new study co-led by CAPLA’s Arthur C. Nelson and the City of Tucson’s Daniel Lawlor finds that the Sun Link streetcar has reshaped Tucson’s growth, economy, and equity since its 2014 launch, driving major real estate investment, population growth, and city revenue gains. The research, to be published in the Harvard Law & Policy Review, highlights the streetcar as a national model for successful urban transit planning.

Mind Building of the new Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

School of Architecture

Oct 06, 2025

Behind the Design: Andrew Weil Center recognized for outstanding architecture

The University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine has been recognized internationally for its innovative design, earning an honorable mention in the 2025 International Architecture Awards. The distinction highlights the university’s commitment to creating spaces that advance health, wellness, and architectural excellence.

Community Initiatives

Urban Planning

Sep 29, 2025

Urban Planning Students Win Statewide Award for City of South Tucson Project

A team of Master of Science in Urban Planning (MSUP) students at CAPLA received the Arizona APA’s Best Student Planning Project Award for their capstone, “Community Investment Strategy Toolkit for the City of South Tucson.”