Los Arcos project would have housing, retail, an article from the East Valley Tribune, reports that a proposed project, called Scottsdale Centrovida, is scheduled to bring apartments, town homes, shops, restaurants and a new grocery store to a site next to SkySong.  Developer PDG America is expected to file its rezoning application today with the city for the $150 million project.  The proposal includes building between 405 and 525 apartments in up to five buildings as high as five stories, 70 town homes, and about 150,000 square feet of retail space including a grocery and public spaces.  Project attorney Lynne Lagarde said the rezoning request is necessary to allow residential units and the increased height on the 26-acre site.  No tenants have been announced, but Lagarde said the developer is negotiating with a grocery, sit-down restaurants, a bank and other neighborhood retailers.

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It’s going to be a big week for the Phoenix area hosting Super Bowl XLII. Below we published some information that will help you to find everything about the major events and all activities related to it. Enjoy!

The Scottsdale Big Week Guide includes:

• Information on Scottsdale Super Bowl events and celebrations that will get you geared up for the big game.
• Game-day tips, maps and driving directions.
• "By Day" and "By Night" guides to all the exciting things there are to see and do in Scottsdale.
• City and area maps.

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Scottsdale named one of nation’s best cities for young people

America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest alliance dedicated to children and youth, in partnership with Capital One, today announced that Scottsdale has been named a winner of its 2008 designation as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. This program recognizes 100 outstanding communities across America that are the best places for young people to live and grow up. More than 300 communities in all 50 states applied for the honor this year.

Scottsdale was selected as one of the 100 Best for the third year in a row because of its commitment to ensuring its young people have the fundamental resources to succeed. Collaboration is the cornerstone of the Scottsdale community. This collaboration includes the city’s human services, parks and recreation and libraries divisions, and its police department; the Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale Healthcare; local nonprofit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Prevention Institute; the Interfaith Network of Scottsdale; and The Arizona Republic newspaper.

Read full article at ScottsdaleAZ.gov 

For more information on each event, including the full 2008 Scottsdale calendar of events, check out the free relocation guide.

Downtown Scottsdale Kicks Off 2008 with P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll  Marathon, RedBall Exhibit, Best of Scottsdale ArtWalks, and Super Bowl Events

Scottsdale’s Downtown is host to a year-round calendar of signature events that kick off in January 2008 with the annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, public art exhibits, artwalks and Super Bowl XLII activities.  For more information on Scottsdale’s Downtown, including maps, trolley routes, and a directory of businesses, visit: http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/

January 12; noon to 5 p.m. – P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon ArtWalk

Walkers might be rockers during this free ArtWalk event along Main Street and Marshall Way.  Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association.  For information call (480) 990-3939. www.scottsdalegalleries.com

January 13 – P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon

Staged in the Valley of the Sun, the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon tours through three Arizona cities, including Downtown Scottsdale. With perfect winter running weather and live music every mile, this event is not to be missed! For information call (800) 311-1255.  www.rnraz.com

January 13 through February 1 – RedBall Exhibit

The RedBall project is a mobile sculptural performance that functions as a series of daily architectural installations. The RedBall is boldly present and smoothly transient, moving between locations and engaging people on the street. The exhibit will appear at various locations throughout Downtown and the city. For information call 480-874-4645.  http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/

Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28; 7 – 9 p.m.; Best of Scottsdale ArtWalks

These ArtWalks are in honor of the Best of Scottsdale month-long celebration.  These free ArtWalks start the last Thursday in January and happen every Thursday in February along Main Street and Marshall Way. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association. For information call (480) 990-3939.  www.scottsdalegalleries.com

Jan. 28 through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3 – Getting Around Downtown during the ‘Big Week’. 

Downtown Scottsdale is set to serve as the backdrop for more than 20 public Super Bowl events, a weeklong ESPN broadcast and a wide range of private events.  In preparation for the anticipated 750,000 visitors who will be in town for the FBR Open and Super Bowl, the city of Scottsdale is providing a Downtown perimeter trolley route for "Super Bowl" week (starting Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 and running through Sunday, February 3, 2008).  The Downtown perimeter trolley route will replace the current trolley route for this week only and will provide extended service until 2 a.m. on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2008 when many of the Super Bowl related events are occurring.  A Super Bowl trolley map is available on the city’s Super Bowl web page at: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events/sb2008.asp

The perimeter route provides easy access/drop off points for hotel shuttles to connect with the trolley.  The map also identifies four park-n-ride perimeter lots for visitors who are using rental cars to access the Downtown.  The park-n-ride lots will help reduce congestion in downtown and make it more convenient for visitors who are not familiar with the downtown area.  In addition, the map identifies the larger Downtown public parking facilities, which include the recently opened Southbridge underground garage and the Main Street Plaza underground garage.

A listing of Scottsdale-based Super Bowl related events is available on the Scottsdale Convention & Tourism web site at: http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/football/