TUCSON, AZ (July 16, 2025) — The City of Tucson Economic Initiatives Office and the Arizona State Land Department, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, are proud to announce participation in the REDI Sites program, a first-ever national standard for site readiness assessments. Administered by the Site Selectors Guild, REDI Sites provides a rigorous, standardized evaluation process for site readiness across the United States. The site, H2K, located in Tucson, Arizona, received a silver designation by REDI Sites.

H2K, a ±2,462 acre parcel of Arizona State Trust Land, is a premier site zoned to support a variety of industrial uses, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and logistics. Its proximity to major transportation corridors and existing infrastructure makes it an attractive location for companies looking to expand or relocate in the Southwest.

The REDI Sites program launched in 2024, standardizing an assessment process that has historically varied across municipalities and states and giving site selection consultants fast access to project-ready sites that have undergone a standardized, rigorous assessment through an exclusive, nationwide database. REDI Sites assesses infrastructure capacity, ease of development, ownership and entitlements, and more for each submitted site and scores sites as gold, silver, bronze, or platinum.

“We are thrilled to be part of the REDI Sites program,” said Barbra Coffee, City of Tucson Director of Economic Initiatives. “This designation demonstrates our commitment to creating a smooth path to development for real estate developers and the private industry clients they serve. This program not only aligns with our mission to promote Tucson as a prime destination for investment but also provides us with valuable feedback to further improve our sites. Being listed in a national database of designated sites is a significant advantage for our economic development efforts.”

“The Arizona State Land Department is proud to see that, through our partnership with the City of Tucson, the H2K parcel has been ranked Silver by the REDI program. This important designation recognizes the unique physical and land use characteristics of the site that support development of advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities,” said Karen Dada, Assistant Real Estate Division Director, Arizona State Land Department.

“Congratulations to the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona State Land Department on achieving a REDI Sites Silver designation for the Tucson H2K site. This recognition reflects the significant effort and planning that has gone into making the site truly investment ready. The team did an excellent job showcasing key assets, including reliable utility access and a completed geotechnical study—both essential elements that demonstrate the site’s readiness for development,” said Didi Caldwell, President, Global Location Strategies | REDI Sites Board & Committee Member, Site Selectors Guild.

“The REDI Sites program designation for H2K adds to Tucson’s attractiveness for top industry and technology leaders,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We look forward to continue working with the City of Tucson and Arizona State Land Department to promote Southern Arizona’s unique strengths and bring more jobs to our state.”

Background about H2K:
The H2K Planned Area Development (PAD) is 2,462 contiguous acres fronting Interstate 10. City entitlements, drafted in close coordination with the Arizona State Land Department, will accommodate large-scale facilities and are intended to support industrial and advanced manufacturing users in Tucson’s key industry clusters. Served by Tucson Water and Tucson Electric Power, H2K is located 15 minutes from Tucson International Airport and features direct access to Interstate 10 via the recently constructed Houghton Road interchange. The Union Pacific main line parallels the site, and the City has secured approval for a new rail spur to serve H2K. No further discretionary approvals will be required for development that meets the intent of the approved PAD.

Media Contacts
Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]

Barbra Coffee, City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives, [email protected]

Lynn Cordova, Arizona State Land Department, [email protected]

About REDI Sites
REDI Sites is a national standard for assessing site readiness for office and industrial projects, administered by the Site Selectors Guild. The program provides a rigorous evaluation process and a searchable database of vetted, project-ready sites, helping site selection consultants identify and compare locations across the country. For more information about REDI Sites, visit siteselectorsguild.com/about/redi-sites/.

About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on X @azcommerce. 

About City of Tucson Office of Economic Initiatives
The Office of Economic Initiatives coordinates the City’s economic development programs for the purpose of attracting jobs and investment to the City of Tucson. The Office of Economic Initiatives also offers local small business and entrepreneurial assistance and encourages regional workforce development efforts to foster a sustainable and diverse local economy. To contact the Office of Economic Initiatives, visit ConnectTucson.com.