Phoenix is known as the Valley of the Sun, while Tucson is referred to as The Old Pueblo. These nicknames epitomize the difference in the public s perception of each city. Phoenix continues to sprawl as one of America s largest and fastest-growing cities. Tucson has witnessed a slower rate of growth, and has only one quarter of Phoenix s population. This was not always the case. Prior to 1920, Tucson had a larger population. How did two cities, with such close physical proximity and similar natural environments develop so differently?
Desert Cities examines the environmental...