The Hanover Apartments
The Scottsdale City Council approved a new downtown high-rise apartment building Tuesday that will bring about 230 luxury rental units and shops to a busy intersection.
The Hanover project at the northwest corner of Goldwater Boulevard and Indian School Road will consist of one main building that rises to five stories, or 65 feet in some places, along with a separate one-story commercial building along Fifth Avenue.
Scottsdale Events in March 2008
For more information on each event, including the full 2008 Scottsdale calendar of events, check out the free relocation guide.
| Sunday A’Fair Jan. – April 2008 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Ticket Prices: Free. 480-994-2787 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org |
Native Trails Jan. 8 – April 5, 2008 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Ticket Prices: Free. 480-421-1004 www.culturequestscottsdale.com |
Arizona Fine Art Expo Jan. 10 – March 23, 2008 Jomax and Scottsdale roads Ticket Prices: Adults $7, seniors $6, children under 12 free. 480-837-7163 www.thunderbirdartists.com |
| 18th Annual Celebration of Fine Art Jan. 12 – March 23, 2008 Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard Ticket Prices: Adults $8, seniors and military $7, children under 12 free. 480-443-7695 www.celebrateart.com |
Winter Music in the Garden Series Jan. 27 – March 9, 2008 Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) Call for ticket prices. 480-941-1225 www.dbg.org |
Ragnar Relay del Sol Feb. 29 – March 1, 2008 Wickenburg and Scottsdale Visit Web site for ticket prices. 877-837-3529 www.ragnarrelay.com |
| Parada del Sol Concert & Rodeo Feb. 29 – March 2, 2008 WestWorld Visit Web site for ticket prices. www.paradadelsol.org |
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Feb. 29 – March 2, 2008 Downtown Craefree Ticket Prices: Adults $2. 480-837-5637 www.thunderbirdartists.com |
Giants Spring Training March annually Scottsdale Stadium Call for ticket prices. 480-312-2586 www.scottsdaleaz.gov |
| 50th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market March 1-2, 2008 Heard Museum (Phoenix) Call for ticket prices. 602-252-8848 www.heard.org |
Scottsdale Festival ArtWalk March 6, 2008 Downtown Scottsdale Ticket Prices: Free. 480-990-3939 www.scottsdalegalleries.com |
Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affair March 21-23, 2008 Fountain Hills Ticket Prices: Adults $2. 480-837-5637 www.thunderbirdartists.com |
| Jazz in the Garden Spring Concert Series March 21 – June 27, 2008 Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) Call for ticket prices. 480-941-1225 www.dbg.org |
Arizona Bike Week March 28 – April 6, 2008 WestWorld Call for ticket prices. 480-644-8191 www.azbikeweek.com |
Heard Museum Guild Native American Student Art Show & Sale March 29 – April 2, 2008 Heard Museum (Phoenix) Ticket Prices: Free with museum admission. 602-252-8848 www.heard.org |
Scottsdale Railroad Park Plans Major Upgrades
Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, born not from any historic connection the city has to the railroads but simply from the passions of Guy Stillman, is the envy of other communities, and plans are in the works for major renovations. The 30-acre city-operated park, on the southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale roads, opened in 1975. About 400,000 people a year come to ride the park’s miniature train.
Fountain Hills Zoning Changes
Fountain Hills OKs zoning changes, an article from The Arizona Republic, reports that the Fountain Hills Town Council voted 6-0 this week in favor of zoning changes that give builders more flexibility in developing a 13-acre lot in downtown Fountain Hills. The changes allow for taller buildings, reduced setbacks, shared parking and residences on the property. In the proposal by Conrad Properties West and Kasnoff Investments, Fountain Hills Town Square would have restaurants, retail, lofts, condos and offices anchored by a large cinema. Councilman Henry Leger said, “There’s been a vision in this town for many years . . . of a vibrant downtown. We need a zoning district that will enable a mixed-use development.”
Fountain Hills Market Report, January 2008
Fountain Hills is a beautifully family town and it definitely shows its appreciation in the early turn-around for single family residences. Usually, January is the slowest month of the year. Houses sales are up and quicker as well. The value per Sq. Ft. is 4.86% higher comparing to December 2007 and +26.15% - comparing to January 2007. Market is definitely getting stronger in Fountain Hills and that’s where it goes.
South Scottsdale Market Report, January 2008
Considering that January is the last declining month in the seasonal sales trend, South Scottsdale’s market is stabilizing. Single family homes’ value is up 5.81% per Sq Ft comparing to the month of December 2007. The overall sales volume is a little bit low, but it was never (historically) high in this particular area. We should see more positive number at the end of February.
North Scottsdale Market Report, January 2008
Considering that January is the last declining month in the seasonal sales trends, North Scottsdale’s market is already on the rise. The sales are up 18% comparing to December 2007 at average reduction in price of 13%.
Disclaimer: these statistics below include the North Scottsdale neighborhoods of Rio Verde and Pinnacle Peak.