Comments on: Dan Gruber Contributes to DDC Scottsdale’s Community Conversation

By: Patricia Shaler

Patricia Shaler — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:01:31 +0000

In reply to Margaret. Also, everything wonderful that they want the DDC to provide can be provided on a site that is already zoned commercial. Oh, and chuckle when they tell you that, but for the DDC planning, that land would have been 300 houses! So, the DDC is an improvement over 200 houses! Did they mention that when they submitted the bond issues to the voters for funds to Preserve the Preserve?

By: Patricia Shaler

Patricia Shaler — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:58:28 +0000

In reply to Margaret.

People are promoting tearing up 30+/- acres of desert bajada to put in a place at the Gateway that people can show pictures of what the bajada looked like before it was torn up. There are 3 other excellent locations that are contiguous to desert – with the Butterfly Farm/Aquarium, east of the 101; NE corner of Princess/Pima & 101 and across the street from Gateway trailhead – then the tourists can see the bajada! while the museum explains what it is, how it was formed & what plant and animal life it supports.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 19:19:11 +0000

The DDC is a wonderful opportunity for those who do not or can not hike to experience the Sonoran Desert. Finally!

By: Patricia Shaler

Patricia Shaler — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:38:00 +0000

The DDC is an excellent idea – it just should be placed on land already zoned commercial and not at Gateway Trailhead where it will tear up 30+/- acres, in addition tot he flora & fauna that will be destroyed by construction. There are 2 other viable locations, all contiguous to desert habitat: at the Butterfly Farm/Aquarium, east of the 101, NE corner of the 101 & Pima/Princess & across the street from the Gateway Trailhead.

By: Renee Wittrock

Renee Wittrock — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 21:26:08 +0000

This adventure is primed to take off and will help make Scottsdale the best place to live, learn, work and play. I am excited to see all of the opportunities unfold with the DDC and what it will bring to education for residents and visitors as well as the impact it will have on conservation efforts and helping enhance sustainability in the desert.

By: Jan gehler

Jan gehler — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:47:30 +0000

As an educator, I was thrilled to see a fact-based public article in the Republic. I hike the area and frankly am excited that the DDC will add a new way to enjoy the area, new access for young and old and a new way to engage everyone in this wonderful treasure in our back yard. Thank you.