Oro Valley’s Path Forward is the community’s 10-year action plan. Residents created the Plan to guide decisions that shape our quality of life. The Plan is designed to be user-friendly and mirrors resident expectations for Oro Valley’s future. It includes focused direction to ensure meaningful results over the next 10 years.

Written from the perspective of residents, it reflects our shared values, goals, policies, and the actions necessary to bring our vision for Oro Valley into reality.

All the actions will move forward through thoughtful planning and most entail the effective use of existing resources. Some actions will require additional community engagement and means to achieve specific results. This Plan is the result of many voices coming together to create a clear vision for Oro Valley’s future. It will be up to all of us to bring the Plan to life.

Welcome to Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley is situated in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, nestled between the Tortolita and the towering Santa Catalina Mountain ranges. Known for its scenic beauty and spectacular mountain views, Oro Valley is a thriving community with over 48,000 residents with 55,850 projected by 2040. Founded in 1974, Oro Valley has become a sought-after home for families, seniors, working professionals, and businesses, as well as a popular destination for visitors. This is largely due to its reputation as one of the safest places in Arizona, as well as its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities and vibrant quality of life.