who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Advocacy for Port Modernization and Regional Growth GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZadvocacyAdvocates for the modernization of the DeConcini Port of Entry by seeking its elevation on Custom and Border Protection's priority list and engages in broader advocacy for strengthening commerce, modernizing infrastructure, and supporting regional growth.
- Advocacy for Port of Entry Modernization GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZadvocacyAdvocates for the modernization of the DeConcini Port of Entry by seeking its elevation on Custom and Border Protection's priority list and has conducted feasibility studies for this modernization.
- Cross-Border Commerce Facilitation GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceFacilitates cross-border commerce by implementing solutions such as Unified Cargo Processing and providing refrigerated docks for produce. The organization also manages the only rail crossing in Arizona, located in Nogales, and operates the Nogales International Airport for international shipments.
- Feasibility Study for Port Modernization GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZresearchConducted a feasibility study for the modernization of the DeConcini Port of Entry to inform future development and improvements.
- Flood Plain Map Redefinition GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZadvocacySpearheaded efforts to update and redefine the map of the Nogales Flood Plain, which saved millions of dollars in flood insurance for hundreds of buildings.
- Flood Plain Map Redefinition GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZadvocacySpearheaded efforts to update and redefine the map of the Nogales Flood Plain, which resulted in saving millions of dollars in flood insurance for hundreds of buildings.
- Infrastructure Investment and Modernization GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceInvests in and modernizes critical infrastructure, including a $134 million investment for the modernization of SR189, which has been completed. This also includes supporting stakeholder outreach for the Downtown Revitalization Study.
- Infrastructure Modernization and Construction GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceInvests in and carries out modernization projects for transportation infrastructure, including the SR189 (State Route 189), the Mariposa Port of Entry, ADOT Safety Inspection facilities, new ADOT Primary Inspection booths, and the construction of pedestrian underpasses and pick-up/drop-off facilities at the Mariposa Port of Entry.
- Management and Operation of Ports of Entry and Transportation Infrastructure GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceManages and operates the Mariposa Land Port of Entry, the Dennis DeConcini port of entry (including pedestrian access via the Morley gate), the only rail crossing in Arizona, and the Nogales International Airport. This includes facilitating cross-border commerce through solutions like Unified Cargo Processing and refrigerated docks for produce.
- Overweight Permit Program Development GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZadvocacyCollaborated with the Arizona Department of Transportation to create the Overweight Permit Program, which has generated over $8 million in recurring revenue for the City of Nogales and Santa Cruz County since 2014.
- Port of Entry Management and Modernization GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceManages and operates the Mariposa Land Port of Entry and the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry, which serve as primary gateways for commercial processing, tourism, and daily crossers. This includes modernizing facilities, constructing pedestrian infrastructure, and improving inspection facilities to increase efficiency.
- Stakeholder Outreach for Downtown Revitalization GREATER NOGALES AND SANTA CRUZdirect serviceSupports stakeholder outreach efforts for the Downtown Revitalization Study.