Applied Research Building Directions

Applied Research Building Directions 

If you are visiting the Applied Research Building for a tour or to meet with UASI personnel, this page provides directions, parking details, and contact information to help guide your visit.

We are located at the corner of Helen Street and Vine Avenue.

Address:
1420 E Helen Street
Tucson, AZ 85719

The ARB is a secure facility with locked doors.
If you have a scheduled tour or appointment, please meet at the main entrance on the south side of the building facing Speedway.

Parking Information

Closest Parking Garages
Garage Gated System
  • Upon entry: Pull a ticket.
  • Upon exit: Scan the QR code on the ticket at the exit gate or kiosk. The system will display the amount due for payment.
Department Reservations

Departments may reserve parking spaces for visitors. A reservation guarantees a parking spot, even if the garage appears full.

  • If the garage is not full:
    Visitors pull a ticket upon entry → At exit, press the call button on the screen → Staff will validate parking.
  • If the garage is full:
    Visitors press the call button at the entrance → Inform dispatcher of the reservation → Dispatcher issues a ticket → At exit, press the call button again for validation.

Contact Information

UASI Facilities
520-626-7930
Mark Matusko  markmmm@arizona.edu 
Jerry Rodriguez mgrodriguez1@arizona.edu
Derek Bischoff derekbischoff@arizona.edu 

Parking & Transportation Questions

Visitor Programs
520-621-3710
Parking & Transportation Services