Scottsdale’s DDC News, Dialogue, Facebook Page, Website
On April 20th and 21st the Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale and the City of Scottsdale launched the center’s “Community Conversations” phase with two public meetings. The meetings were designed to provide more information for Scottsdale business owners and residents and give attendees an initial opportunity to provide input into the concept plan. In addition to conducting public meetings, DDC Scottsdale has...
Learn More About Scottsdale’s Desert Discovery Center
Courtesy DDC Scottsdale April 21, 2016 The Basics What is the Desert Discovery Center? Scottsdale’s Desert Discovery Center (DDC) is envisioned as an interpretive, education and research center intended to complement the McDowell Sonoran Preserve experience and be a focal point for understanding human interaction with arid environments. At this point, the City of Scottsdale is in the project planning phase for the DDC...
Dan Gruber Contributes to DDC Scottsdale’s Community Conversation
April 24, 2016 As the Desert Discovery Center (DDC) Scottsdale begins its “Community Conversations” phase to provide information and garner feedback about the center, the Arizona Republic published an article “9 Facts on Desert Discovery Center in Scottsdale.” The DDC is not a new subject in Scottsdale and questions and concerns have been raised regarding the project. The article, written by Dan Gruber, a...
Scottsdale Senior Services for Mother’s Day and More!
The Mother’s Day Red Carpet Affair will be held on May 6th at the Via Linda Senior Center. The event is being organized by Scottsdale Senior Services (see information below). About Scottsdale Senior Services The City of Scottsdale offers an integrated system of services, resources and opportunities to help people improve their lives, neighborhoods and community. The city operates senior centers and other...
Scottsdale’s Proposed Budget Available for Review
April 6, 2016 Scottsdale’s proposed fiscal year 2016/17 budget is available for review The City of Scottsdale’s proposed fiscal year 2016/17 budget and capital improvement plan has been provided to the City Council and posted online. The budget balances modest projected increases in revenue with additional expenses in priority areas. Review the proposed budget here The proposed budget is a starting point...
New Scottsdale Senior Center Membership Options Available
April 2016 Monthly, quarterly and annual membership options are now available for Scottsdale Senior Services’ state of the art fitness facilities. The Granite Reef and Via Linda fitness facilities feature an extensive variety of exercise equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, cardio equipment and free weights. MORE...
Scottsdale seeks input from Downtown stakeholders on parking solutions
March, 2016 Downtown Scottsdale is a growing hub for business, culture and entertainment. People want to be here and that means parking is sometimes at a premium. To improve the overall Downtown experience for residents, visitors and businesses, Scottsdale is examining solutions for public parking in the area. The city is seeking feedback from Downtown businesses and property owners on potential short-term...
Monday, Feb. 22, 5 PM, Public Meeting – New Scenic Drive Development Request
2/20/2016 The Peak just received the message below. We urge residents who live near Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive to attend this meeting to learn more. “Did you recently receive the notice of a meeting MONDAY FEB 22 at 5PM regarding the proposed housing development at Dove Valley and Scottsdale Road? If not, I have attached what I received. Read Meeting Notice (PDF) It appears the request is to rezone from commercial to a...
Scottsdale Desert Discovery Center Moves Forward
Scottsdale approves continued evaluation of Desert Discovery Center concept The Scottsdale City Council Jan. 11 approved creating a business plan and feasibility analysis for the Desert Discovery Center concept, long envisioned as a place for people to learn about the Sonoran Desert at the Gateway Trailhead to Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Council awarded the contract to Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale, Inc., a...
Scottsdale Honors Employees for Performance and Commitment to Communtiy
News Release City of Scottsdale Assisting a neighborhood in crisis. Rescuing a young woman ensnared by the sex trade. Supporting our community through a calendar full of volunteer efforts. Those are just some of the actions over the past year by Scottsdale employees honored this week for their outstanding work performance and commitment to the Scottsdale community. In all, more than 40 employees were honored at Scottsdale’s annual...
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