Bill Walton and the wash
September 30, 2017 Happy anniversary to Scottsdale’s first park! Scottsdale’s first park, Eldorado, celebrates its 50th anniversary Sept. 30. Eldorado is more than a park, however. It was the first piece of a visionary project that not only transformed Scottsdale, but also the science of flood control. Many people played a role in the evolution of Eldorado Park and the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. What follows is the story of...
Circling Back to Roundabouts in Scottsdale
September 30, 2017 Do you remember the commotion that resulted when the City of Scottsdale announced that it was planning to construct a roundabout at Northsight and Hayden? As you probably know, it’s been in use for quite awhile and the uproar has subsided. The Peak has even heard muffled applause for a job well done. Now the city is constructing a new roundabout near Mustang Library and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical...
Debunking Stubborn Roundabout Myths
By Jennifer Banks, Department of Transportation, City of Scottsdale Despite impressive safety numbers, shorter travel time and other benefits, roundabouts have been relatively slow to catch on. Scottsdale transportation officials believe this may be due to several myths surrounding roundabouts: Myth: “Roundabouts,” “traffic circles” and “rotaries” are all essentially the same thing....
Roundabout Driving Tips
By Jennifer Banks, Transportation Department, City of Scottsdale As you approach a roundabout, prepare to reduce your speed to 15 to 25 miles per hour. Road design and signage will encourage you and those around you to drive at a slow, uniform speed. As you approach a roundabout, slow down, look left and expect to stop. If there is no traffic in the roundabout or there is a wide enough gap between cars, however, a stop is not...
Retraction of The Peak’s Sept. 15th Scottsdale Edge Article
September 17, 2017 We’re sorry. A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine republished a newsletter that included erroneous information about NODDC leader Mike Norton. The September 15th Update Issue of The Peak contained an article entitled “Scottsdale Edge: Confrontation Erupts at WestWorld Over DDC.” The Peak’s article, provided a link – without any additional commentary – to the Scottsdale Edge...
Desert Edge Alert: Public Process Update
September 14, 2017 Courtesy of Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale is working its way through icottsdale’s public process. This edition of the organization’s newsletter provides a summary of proposal’s current status. Desert Edge Alert Newsletter (PDF) Related Articles & Websites Desert Edge Alert: 3 Videos Introduce Desert Edge Article Desert Edge: DDCS Submits...
Desert Edge Alert: 3 Videos Introduce Desert Edge
September 1, 2017 Courtesy of Desert Discovery Center Scottsdale Desert Edge Alert Newsletter (PDF) Related Articles & Websites Sneak Peeks: Summer Fun, Desert Edge, Honors Article Desert Edge: DDCS Submits Plan to Scottsdale City Council Article Desert Edge: Plan’s Graphics Worth 1,000 Words Article The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the...
Scottsdale Expands Online Dataset Access
Aug. 18, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdal Scottsdale’s city government is now more transparent than ever. The city has created a data portal that enables online visitors to access the same data used by city staff and management to monitor service levels and quality. Information such as graffiti reports, policy and fire calls. trails and trolley routes are readily available. City of Scottsdale News Release ...
Scottsdale Edge: SCOTT Formed to Mitigate Misinformation
August 24, 2017 There is a new coalition in town. It is the Scottsdale Coalition of Today and Tomorrow. Read all about it in the August 24th issue of The Edge. Scottsdale Edge Newsletter (PDF) The Peak Welcomes Your Comment The Peak invites you to share your thoughts about this article by using the “Submit a Comment” box at the bottom of this page. All comments are reviewed based on The Peak’s Comment Policy...
Scottsdale Mayor Announces Student Constitution Day Writing Contest
Aug. 18, 2018 Courtesy City of Scottsdale Mayor’s Constitution Day Contest showcases American pride; offers prizes and recognition for winning entries Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim†Lane is again hosting a Constitution Day Contest to commemorate the Sept. 17, 1797, signing of the U. S. Constitution. “Every year, I receive many thoughtful and creative entries...
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