Chronicles some of the changes in the Pima County Zoning Code since 1953 and summarizes the comprehensive plan, the zoning code, and the building codes.

Provides a thoughtful and timely assessment of how Pima County's practices and policy proposals in land use stand up under the test of nationally recognized principles of smart growth.

Summarizes applications placed in the newspaper and mailed directly to Steering Committee members to solicit Land Panel membership. 177 applications were received and compiled. Includes a suggested alternative for selecting Land Panel members.

A study on the last five years of rezoning activity in eastern Pima County for the Suburban Ranch Zone, Rural Homestead Zone, and Rural Residential Zone. This indicator of development activity does not include activity in the incorporated areas or the land that was rezoned and often platted.

Photograph of plaster molds used during the ceramic bell-making process at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Photograph of a lost styrofoam casting at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Photograph of Earth House, designed by Paolo Soleri in 1956, at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Interior photograph of Cat-Cast House at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Interior photograph of Ceramics Studio, designed by Paolo Soleri in 1959, at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Photograph of swimming pool and Cat-Cast House (built 1965-1966) at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona