The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development has allocated over $120 million to renovate Tucson House, addressing critical issues including elevator repairs, air conditioning systems, and the creation of community spaces to improve living conditions for residents.

The comprehensive renovation project comes after residents raised significant safety and health concerns about the current state of the building.

Antonio Salcido, a Tucson House resident of two years, expressed gratitude for the housing opportunity despite the current conditions.

"Well, for me, it's absolutely wonderful because I used to be homeless. I was on the street. They brought me in and it's been terrific, wonderful ever since then," Salcido said.

However, other residents like Inez Rider have highlighted seriou

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