From district formation through long-term administration, District Works brings the right public-finance team around your project.
Infrastructure financing built to move Arizona forward.
DistrictWorks is a program by the Industrial Development Authority that helps developers, landowners and major employers evaluate, form, finance and administer State Affordability Infrastructure Districts—bringing experienced public-finance professionals together through one coordinated project team.
Major Projects Need Major Infrastructure
Roads, water, sewer, power, stormwater systems, communications infrastructure, parking, and other public improvements often must be built long before a project begins generating revenue.
Arizona’s new State Affordability Infrastructure District—or SAID—creates another way to finance that work. Eligible public infrastructure can be financed through district-issued bonds and repaid over time by the property that benefits from the investment, rather than placing the entire cost on the project upfront.
District Works helps project sponsors determine whether this new tool fits—and, when it does, guides the district from initial strategy through financing and long-term administration.
Who We Serve
The new SAID legislation can can help support qualified projects with pathways for more affordable capital by unlocking the power of the tax-exempt bond market.
Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Campuses
Science and Innovation Parks
Industrial and Logistics Development
Master-Planned Housing Communities
Mixed-Use and Commercial Districts
Large-Scale Redevelopment Projects
Infrastructure-Intensive Employment Centers
How We Move Projects Forward
Explore
We conduct an initial project assessment to understand the land, ownership, infrastructure, development program, anticipated costs and project timeline.
Structure
The team evaluates district eligibility, infrastructure financing capacity, phasing, projected tax base and the most appropriate bond structure.
Form
We coordinate preparation of the petition, general plan, financing plan, appraisal, legal documentation and other materials required for Arizona Finance Authority review.
Finance
The district completes the required authorizations and works with its financing team to structure, market and close the bonds.
Build
District Works helps establish a transparent process for documenting eligible infrastructure costs and administering payments or reimbursements from available bond proceeds.
Administer
We support budgeting, board meetings, public records, financial reporting, disclosure and long-term district compliance.
Our Approach
District Works is led by the Tucson Industrial Development Authority, an established Arizona public-finance institution with decades of experience bringing public agencies, developers, lenders, attorneys, advisors, and community partners together around consequential investments.
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Development-finance experience: A practical understanding of bonds, real estate, infrastructure, and layered capital
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Public-sector fluency: Experience navigating governmental processes, public accountability, and stakeholder relationships
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Local and regional intelligence: Deep knowledge of Southern Arizona’s development environment, economic priorities, and infrastructure needs
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Coordinated execution: One project lead connecting municipal advisory, legal, financing, administrative, and compliance functions
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Long-term continuity: Support that continues after district formation and bond closing
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Public-purpose orientation: A commitment to structuring districts that advance strong projects and durable community value
Ready to Discuss Your Upcoming Project?
We would love to learn more about your project and how you may be able to take advantage of the new legislation to lower your project costs.