What’s unique about Tucson’s coffee scene?
Tucson’s unique coffee culture blends Indigenous, Mexican and Western influences in the Sonoran Desert. Featuring beloved mentor ‘Uncle Curtis’ Zimmerman and community-focused cafes, we explore spots serving both exceptional coffee and local connection in this internationally-acclaimed scene. Located within the Sonoran Desert, Tucson’s location also plays a role in its unique cuisine. The southwest dishes take on the flavors of the Sonoran Desert with mesquite pods, cacti, chilis, and berries. Only an hour’s drive from Mexico’s border, Tucson has some of the best Mexican food in the US.
What are the major issues in Tucson?
Homelessness is one of Tucson’s most visible challenges. Yet service needs, outcomes, and access to housing resources vary across different populations, calling for unique and targeted approaches. Nigeria has the world’s highest number of homeless people, and although there appears to be a precise number of homeless people, it is impossible to track and quantify those who change their state of “homelessness”.