Life Along The Streetcar

This week, we're going to speak with Patricia Schwabe, a partner of Peach Properties which owns and operates several downtown buildings. Patricia is also an owner of several downtown area businesses herself. We're gonna get both the landlord and proprietor perspective on the Tucson economic renaissance. Today is May 16th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Eac...

This week, we're going to speak with April Beret of the Presidio San Augustine del Tucson Museum. We're going to find out about how the past 245 years have been going, more importantly how the last couple of years have been going for the museum. Today is May 9th, Happy Mother's Day, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Socia...

This week, we speak with Terry Etherton, owner of Etherton Gallery, an urban staple for 40 years in about to make a move. Today is May 2nd, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to UArizona...

This week, our Guest is Kate Green, the new Executive Director for the Museum of Contemporary Art and we're going to learn what lured her away from the vibrant Texas Art scene and what we can expect out of MOCA. Today is April 25th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban...

This week we're going to speak with Alan Thomas Kohler. He's the owner of Arizona Baking Company and we're going to find out how local ingredients make their products a little more uinique and how they are continuing this bond that's been established for over 4,200 years at the base of A Mountain. Today is April 18th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each an...

This week we have Moniqua Lane to talk about the Citizen Hotel, her latest boutique hotel project in Downtown Tucson. Today is April 11th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A Mountain to UArizona...

This week We have Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, who together form Ryanhood, the duo who has created the music for our show and many others. Today is April 4th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A M...

Ashley LaRussa began Roux Events in 2019 as an event management company with a primary focus on supporting the growth of organizations and Community leaders that foster equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. In 2020, she expanded our efforts to launch a concept called Blax Friday. That's BLAX Friday to provide representation and economic empowerment of black business owners. It's focused on...

Tucson has a housing shortage and there are hundreds of rental units coming on the market in the urban core. This Sunday, Tom Heath talks with the Susan Kauffman, Director of Strategic Relationships for MEB Mgmt, property managers of the newest such place - RendezVous Urban Flats! Today is March 21st, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday ou...

This week we continue with our interview of Herman Harris and Randiesia Fletcher about their innovative approach to sustainability, food security, and affordable housing. Today is March 14th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems eve...

Housing supply and affordability are on the minds of many Tucsonans. This Sunday we have part 2 of 2 on the innovative approach by Herman Harris and Randiesia Fletcher to create affordable opportunities and a sustainable urban forest!

This week we speak with Herman Harris and Randiesia Fletcher about their innovative approach to affordable housing and sustainable living. Today is March 7th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems everyone should know about. From A M...

This week we speak with Dre Thompson, Executive VP of Startup Tucson and their plans for funding new ideas, celebrating resiliency and bringing the remote worker to Tucson Today is Feb 28th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden gems ever...

Dre Thompson is the Executive Vice President of Startup Tucson and spent much of her career supporting communities and helping them tackle their most vexing challenges through innovative and research-based initiatives. She shares with us the details of a day-long digital entrepreneurial experience including Southern Arizona's largest pitch competition, inspirational community Resiliency Awards, an...

Mike Peel is no stranger to our show. He is the Southern Arizona Director and Statewide Sustainability Director for Local First Arizona and those 2 positions have put him at the forefront of so many changes over the years. We caught up with him by phone to discuss the LFAZ efforts to keep small businesses open and growing during the pandemic.

This week we speak with Mike Peel, the Statewide Sustainability Director for Local First Arizona and the efforts underway to help local business owners find their path forward while leaving the smallest footprint. Today is February 21st my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Ur...

Valentine's day is a celebration of passion and love. So it's fitting that our guest today share his. Todd Hanley, the Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Congress is passionate about putting the 100 year old hotel at the forefront of reviving Tucson Food culture. In one such way they have been hosting the Agave Festival since 2008 and seen the event grow from a tequila-lover’s party to an event root...

This week we speak with Todd Hanley, Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Congress and their efforts to highlight the historical and cultural significance of the the Agave plant and Mezcal Today is Feb 14th my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidd...

Fletcher McCusker was born in Tucson, went to Tucson High and graduated from University of Arizona and like a lot wildcat alums he took his talents away from Tucson to make his fortune. But Fletcher was the proverbial prodigal son and returned to his home town bringing with him a billion dollar company, Providence Service Corporation, which he intentionally placed in Downtown in 2010. For the next...

This week we speak with Fletcher McCusker, Chair of the Rio Nuevo District's Board of Directors, about the impact of the last 12 months and what we can expect over the next 12 Today is February 7th, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our focus is on Social, Cultural and Economic impacts in Tucson's Urban Core and we shed light on hidden g...

The New York Times had an article on Tuesday with a headline - Time to rethink your wardrobe with an eye toward sustainability. The article cited stats showing we buy more clothes and keep them for less time than in the past. Our guest today would agree. Laura Tanzer is an internationally known clothing designer who operates out of the historic depot in downtown. Pre COVID you would see her at sho...

This week we speak with Laura Tanzer internationally renowned clothing designer who operates of the historic depot in downtown. We'll chat with her about her new video education series providing sustainable practices and ways for all of us to preserve and repair our own clothes- Today is Jan 31st, my name is Tom Heath and you're listening to "Life Along the Streetcar". Each and every Sunday our fo...

Good Morning - It's beautiful Sunday in the Old Pueblo-you're listening to KTDT Tucson. Thank you for spending a part of your brunch hour with us on your downtown Tucson, community sponsored, rock n roll radio station. This week we speak with Zach Yentzer, Executive Director of the Tucson Young Professionals and learn some surprising facts. Today is January 24th, my name is Tom Heath and you're li...

The new normal is a phrase we've been hearing for a year and refers to life in a post pandemic world. A life that is sure to be different and therefore a new standard. But what if the standard was set during COVID? Graduates completed their coursework and entered a work environment in the midst of the pandemic. For them this is simply the norm, not the new normal. Today we chat with Zach Yentzer,...

Our feature for today's show is the husband and wife team who launched Tucson's first and only Cider Taproom, and they did so in the midst of a pandemic. Fourth Avenue is known for its one-of-a-kind Bohemian Vibe, so it's no wonder that Don Rubino chose to open his non-orchard-based cidery in this unique part of Tucson. Not only is this Tucson's first Cider Taproom, it's the only one of its kind....