Retail center is site for planned project
Retail center is site for planned project, an article from The Arizona Republic, reports that the proposed 26-acre Scottsdale Centrovida project in South Scottsdale will bring new retail, restaurants, housing and a parklike environment. Plans to build Centrovida, or "center of life," adjacent to another large office and retail project, SkySong, brings hope by the developer that the two projects will feed off each other, creating a "live, work and play" hub.
Scottsdale Downtown Highrise Proposal
Two towers in new downtown Scottsdale proposal, an article from the East Valley Tribune, reports that Scottsdale’s new downtown plan proposal would allow Westcor and Scottsdale Healthcare to build towers approaching the height of the Scottsdale Waterfront condos.
South Scottsdale Market Reports, April 2008
South Scottsdale single family homes, condos and townhouses sales reports for April 2008.
South Scottsdale Market Report, March 2008
South Scottsdale single family homes, condos and townhouses sales reports for March 2008.
Scottsdale Expands Trolley Routes
In April 2008 Scottsdale will launch an extension of its neighborhood circulator trolley, one of two permanent routes along with the city’s downtown trolley service.
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.
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.
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.
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
