Tucson’s Future | Ep. 5 | Jeremy Sharpe: Building Communities & Tucson’s Path Forward

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Tucson’s Future | Ep. 5 | Jeremy Sharpe: Building Communities & Tucson’s Path Forward

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In this episode of Tucson’s Future, host Edmund Marquez sits down with Jeremy Sharpe, President of Sharpe & Associates and the force behind the growth of Rancho Sahuarita—one of Southern Arizona’s most successful master-planned communities.

Jeremy shares how his father, Bob Sharpe, transformed thousands of acres of desert into a thriving community and even helped form the Town of Sahuarita itself. They discuss the vision behind creating parks, pools, trails, schools, and amenities designed to improve quality of life—and how an innovative HOA model keeps it all sustainable.

The conversation also takes a broader look at Tucson’s economic future, including:

• Why regional collaboration matters more than ever

• How “saying yes” to opportunities strengthens the entire economy

• The challenges Tucson faces with its current anti-growth reputation

• What business leaders, developers, and policymakers can do to create long-term prosperity

This episode is a candid, forward-thinking look at community building, economic development, and what it takes for Southern Arizona to compete on a national level.

Presented by NOVA Home Loans.

Supported by Allstate – Edmund Marquez Agencies.
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