Peak Contributing Writer in Music Book of the Year
Author Bradley to Appear March 15 in Tempe “A Peak at the Peek Magazine” contributing writer Rick Smith will be included in an appearance at Changing Hands Bookstore March 15 with author Doug Bradley of Madison, WI., in a presentation of his book “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” Named 2015 Music Book of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” traces music as a lifeline...
Scenic Drive Intersection Improvements Planned
By Les Conklin u might have noticed that the project to underground utility poles and lines along the northern part of Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive, has been completed. In addition, re-vegetation and strengthening of the roadside vegetative line is in process. Recently, Tim Conner, Manager – Office of Environmental Initiatives for the City of Scottsdale, sent Friends an update about the progress of...
GPPA Members Elect Board of Directors
On Tuesday, December 15, 2015 the members of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association celebrated the holiday season by re-electeding ten board members to serve new terms. The new board will serve for three years from from December 16, 2015 through December 15, 2018. The members of the new board are: Horst Berkner Berkner has been active in Friends of the Scenic Drive since 1996 and has served on GPPA board...
GPPA’s Cindy Lee Appointed to Scottsdale’s Historic Preservation Commission
Cindy Lee, a member of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association’s Board of Directors, was appointed to the City of Scottsdale’s Historic Preservation Commission in December 2015. Cindy Lee holds a B.A. degree in History from Yale University. She conducted research for The Campaign for Yale fundraising before moving to New York to start a career in TV commercial film production at several multinational advertising agencies. Cindy...
Sneak Peeks
December 1, 2015 Thank You! A Peek at the Peak (The Peak) magazine was first published in 1983, more than 32 years ago. Back then north Scottsdale did not exist. Much has changed and The Peak has changed, too. Last month, November, 2015, The Peak CELEBRATED its firs anniversary as an online magazine. The Peak is now published more frequently, has more content than ever, has more readers than ever, and readership continues to climb...
Save the Scenic Drive Petition Drive Suspended
We have hopeful news. GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive is temporarily suspending the Save the Scenic Drive petition drive. The drive is being suspended because the Arizona State Land Department is amending its City of Scottsdale zoning request (19-ZN-2014) that, if approved, would have resulted in a “transfer” of commercial and resort/tourism zoning to east of Scottsdale Road, between Happy Valley and Jomax Roads. This...
Sign, Share, Our Petition to Save Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive
Your help is REALLY needed! The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive (GPPA) needs your help to save Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive from the addition of new and unnecessary commercial/resort tourism zoning. Help save the desert character of our suburban/rural area from the relentless urban sprawl. There are three ways that you can support GPPA’s petition drive. 1) Complete and send a signed...
Remembering Jo Walker and a Squandered Opportunity
By Les Conklin Earlier this month, I learned from Evelyn Johnson, Executive Director, Cave Creek Museum, that Jo Walker had died in January 2013. Some of you are wondering, “Who is Jo Walker ?” Jo was an active human being who, of course, will be remembered in different ways, for different things, by different people. I remember Jo Walker, and hope you will too, because of her meaningful work with the Desert Foothills...
Save the Scenic Drive: Attorney, Scottsdale Property Owner Opposes Money & Land Grab
Have you signed and returned GPPA’s petition opposing the City of Scottsdale’s rezoning of State Trust Land? You can download and print a copy of the petition under “Related Articles” at the end of this article. You can also Contact Us. The Scenic Drive and its neighborhoods needs your support BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. Join Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wallace and support our campaign to save the Desert Foothills Scenic...
Save the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive: Do you see red?
By Cindy Lee AZ State Land Department (ASLD) has a proposal, Case 19-ZN-2014, to shift 40 acres of commercial rezoning plus 26 acres of resort/tourism rezoning from a Suburban Neighborhood location into state trust land zoned Residential Rural Neighborhood on the east side of N. Scottsdale Road between Happy Valley and Jomax Roads. This transfer is stated to be consistent with the City of Scottsdale General Plan (GP) 2001 ratified by...
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