The Upside

Host Edmund Marquez talks with Peter Catalanotte (Film Tucson) and Blake Eager (SASTFA) about the future of film, sports, and tourism in Tucson. They share inside stories from HBO’s Duster, the rise of reality TV filming in Tucson, the legacy of Old Tucson Studios, and how new incentives, community support, [...]

Host Edmund Marquez talks with Page Repp and Jeff Ell about the revitalization of Broadway’s Sol Block Project — a historic redevelopment that’s redefining Tucson’s Sunshine Mile. They discuss the creative vision, challenges, and financing that made it possible, along with exciting new projects like Shake Shack on Campbell and the [...]

Guest: Heath Vescovi-Chiordi Stevens, Pima County Economic Development Director Host: Edmund Marquez In this episode of Tucson’s Future, host Edmund Marquez sits down with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi, Pima County’s Director of Economic Development. Together, they explore how the County plays a key role in shaping Southern Arizona’s growth—from supporting local businesses and [...]

Guest: McKay Stevens, Bourn Companies DevelopmentHost: Edmund Marquez In the debut episode of Tucson’s Future, host Edmund Marquez sits down with McKay Stevens of Bourn Companies to explore how visionary development is reshaping Tucson’s economic landscape. They trace the company’s key projects—from the transformation of City Park downtown and the [...]

Tucson’s Future Brought to you by Nova Home Loans Hosted by Tucson business leader and community advocate Edmund Marquez, Tucson’s Future spotlights the people and projects shaping what’s next for Southern Arizona. Each episode dives into conversations with regional leaders, innovators, and changemakers driving growth, development, and opportunity across our community. From major [...]