The Paradise Ridge property auction
Paradise Ridge land sale could spark bidding war, an article from the East Valley Tribune, reports that the 112-acre Paradise Ridge state-owned property is scheduled for auction Tuesday and could be a battleground for retail heavyweights.
Maravilla - Scottsdale Luxury Retirement Community
Luxury retirement community set for north Scottsdale, an article from the East Valley Tribune, reports that according to Katherine Hutton, Scottsdale’s economic vitality department director, demand for luxury projects is rising as the population ages. Hutton said, "You’re dealing with a generation that over time has amassed more wealth than any other generation before them."
North Scottsdale Market Report, March 2008
North Scottsdale single family homes, condos and townhouses sales reports for March 2008. The numbers in this report reflect the communities of Pinnacle Peak and Rio Verde in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
Long-term answers sought for Airpark business
Long-term answers sought for Airpark business, an article from The Arizona Republic, reports that the Scottsdale Airport has two business plans and they come as Scottsdale starts updating its community area plan for the Scottsdale Airpark, the area surrounding the airport that is home to nearly 2,800 businesses and estimated 52,500 employees. Businesses and residents are being encouraged to share their vision of the growing area.
Scottsdale Market Conditions, February 2008
Overall the Scottsdale real estate market is still declining, but it shows a stronger seasonal recovery in February than average for this time of the year. February sales volume increase is 7.23% higher than in the last 7 years, and 13.95% higher than in the last 3 years. If the activity will keep raising and showing higher numbers than average, the Scottsdale market should stabilize soon and be closer to a normal market.
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.
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.
Scottsdale Centrovida - New Housing Project (former Los Arcos Crossing)
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.
Super Bowl Week In Scottsdale
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.
Scottsdale Is Nation’s Best City
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