The Coalition is a volunteer group of neighborhood folks, business owners, artists and activists dedicated to the preservation and protection of equity, diversity and accessibility of the 4th Avenue District. We came together in 2017 to encourage smart development on the Avenue and have since grown into stewards of healthy localism. The Coalition is built by and for our community. We work to bring public art and voices to the Avenue District, promote sustainable practices, and provide support for neighbors and businesses to thrive.

In alignment with the mission of a healthy community, we understand the importance of sharing grief, gathering in the name of social justice, and rallying for a better world. We honor the collective space needed for expression, healing, and change. We believe it takes passionate hearts, strong voices, quiet actions, and a diversity of opinions working in concert to create a sustainable and equitable community. We stand in solidarity with our fellow Tucsonans and small business owners that work for that type of future - for our community and beyond.

We hope this mission has shown in the work we’ve done over the last 5 years and the work we have planned for the future. The Coalition welcomes opinions and ideas from our amazing community to help create a District that works for everyone.