Scottsdale: Say “No” to Panhandlers, “Yes” to Social Service Agencies
May 30, 2019 Scottsdale encourages residents to direct dollars to social service agencies A recent street count in metropolitan Phoenix shows a continued rise in homelessness – a 22 percent increase over last year. Along with that, the public has seen various activities that may be related to homelessness rise, including sleeping in public places, littering and panhandling. City staff are working to direct those in need to appropriate...
Initial Steering Committee Named for Scottsdale Bond Election
May 10, 2019 Courtesy Rose+Moser+Allyn Public and Online Relations Scottsdale Leaders Across Political, Business, Neighborhood Spectrums Come Together for Inclusive Bond Campaign Campaign Names Diverse Steering Committee (SCOTTSDALE) — A politically and geographically diverse group of Scottsdale leaders came together Wednesday, May 8th, for the first meeting of a unified campaign in favor of new bond measures for public safety,...
Scottsdale Recognized Ior Imrpoving Lives Via Data Use
April 24, 2019 Bloomberg Philanthropies announces Scottsdale as an American city best at using data to improve residents’ lives in 2019 Second Annual What Works Cities Certification recognizes Scottsdale for using data and evidence to solve local issues and prepare for future challenges Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that Scottsdale is one of seven cities to achieve 2019 What Works Cities Certification, a national standard...
Scottsdale Piloting Domestic Violence Victim Safety Options
April 15, 2019 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Scottsdale Court pilot program offers safety, options to domestic violence victims Understanding the complicated cycle of domestic violence and the challenges facing victims trying to flee abusive relationships, the Scottsdale City Court and Chrysalis have teamed together to make getting an order of protection more accessible. The pilot program, beginning today, will allow victims housed at...
Scottsdale’s Railroad Park Wins Best Park Award
April 9, 2019 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Contact: Holly Walter, public information officer, 480-312-2655 We kicked caboose! Support leads Scottsdale’s railroad park to national title When Valley residents were asked to show the nation why there’s no place like McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park they went all aboard – voting and posting the Scottsdale park’s way to being named the best park in the U.S. The public pushed this Arizona gem...
Scottsdale earns high marks from residents in citizen survey
City of Scottsdale NEWS RELEASE March 15, 2019 Contact: Kelly Corsette, communications & public affairs director, Office: 480-312-2336, Mobile: 602-359-5965 Scottsdale earns high marks from residents in citizen survey People who live in Scottsdale enjoy a high quality of life and consider the community an excellent place to live, according to responses in the National Citizen Survey conducted in November and December 2018....
Scottsdale Infrastructure Projects: Your Chance to Review & Comment
February 20, 2019gn Courtesy City of Scottsdale Review potential city of Scottsdale construction projects online and at open house meetings A list of 67 potential city construction projects that includes rebuilding several city parks, adding new bridges, improving roads and storm drainage, and modernizing the fire and police training facility is available for public review online and at five open house meetings scheduled through...
Scottsdale: Do you agree with this N.Y. Times writer?
January 19, 2019 If you knew someone who was planning to visit Scottsdale for the first time, where would you suggest they stay? What would you suggest they do? Let your imagination and wallet run wild! However, remember one thing. They only have 48 hours to enjoy themselves. I know the title of the article indicates a 36 hour stay, but one of the comments at the end of the article points out that the visit described actually took...
Self-Storage Facility Application Withdrawn!
October 19, 2018 GPPA – Friends of the Scenic Drive Thanks Residents and Community Leaders for Their Support The application for the development of a large self-storage facility adjacent to Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive has been withdrawn by the applicant. The project was proposed for the northwest corner of Lone Mountain and Scottsdale Roads. There was widespread opposition to the facility and the required commercial...
Local, County & State Governments Cooperated to Create Scenic Drive
August 30, 2018 By Les Conklin (with a little help from my friends) Introduction “Hi Les, BJ pulled this up, and wonders if there is a way this historic document can help our cause. It shows the intent and support of the county re Scenic Drive. Best, Edie.” Let me explain. “BJ” and “Edie” are BJ and Edie Shannon, n. Scottsdale residents (pictured right). They were among the early volunteers to...
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