BARRIOS
Neighborhoods of the people.
Of the many barrios in Tucson, I only managed to draw two:
One because of its vulnerability to corporate development and gentrification, and the tireless efforts of a soft-spoken Latina with a spine of steel to save it.
The other because of its activism, strong Lowrider culture and Chicanismo.
One because of its vulnerability to corporate development and gentrification, and the tireless efforts of a soft-spoken Latina with a spine of steel to save it.
The other because of its activism, strong Lowrider culture and Chicanismo.
Barrio Kroeger Lane
Tucked in at the base of A-Mountain where Mission Road meets Star Pass, Barrio Kroeger Lane struggles against poverty and the onslaught of modern development. Recognizing the sacred and historical value of the land, lifetime resident Josefina Cardenas has worked tirelessly for decades to preserve and enhance what remains. While she and others in her barrio have obtained working partnerships and collaborations with the University of Arizona, the Tohono O'odham Nation and numerous other community groups, what the future ultimately holds for Barrio Kroeger Lane remains tenuous.
It is not alone. Older land parcels that were treated as yesterday's dumps are now today's gold-- sought by investors with deep pockets.
It is not alone. Older land parcels that were treated as yesterday's dumps are now today's gold-- sought by investors with deep pockets.