History & Place

Mercado District of Menlo Park is a new neighborhood rich in history and place:

Site Context Concept
Learn about the context shaping Mercado District's site layout and location.

Interactive Timeline
View an interactive timeline, dating from the first settlement 4,000 years ago to present-day construction.

History
Learn about the site's history, from its first residents to Spanish missionaries to the founding of Tucson, and more.

Native Landscaping
Native landscaping is a critical component in establishing the Mercado District's sense of place.

Acequia
Ancient irrigation canals created by the Hohokam more than 2,000 years ago guide Mercado District's street layout today.

Plazas
Plazas create public open space, establishing outdoor rooms that integrate and define the neighborhood.

Rio Nuevo
Learn more about Tucson's Rio Nuevo redevelopment project, of which Mercado District is a significant part.

  
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