See “Save the Scenic Drive from MORE Commercial Development” Video

Posted By Les Conklin on May 31, 2015

Courtesy of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association

“Saguaro Sunset” by Tom Morris

The State Land Department has proposed replacing the Scenic Drive’s exhibit and the neighboring open desert with new commercial and resort/tourism development.  At a community meeting held on May 20th, the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association showed the video “Save the Scenic Drive from MORE Commercial Development” to a packed house that included more than 180 residents, plus state, and city officials.

The video was followed by sustained round of applause delivered by residents.  In addition to rolling out its new video, the association also distributed the flyer “Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive: 52 Reasons to Save a Landmark Community Service Project.

Map of Proposed Rezoning Areas from ASLD 19-ZN-2014

The Greater Pinnacle Peak Association – Friends of the Scenic Drive has produced two other videos to publicize its opposition to this proposal.

How You Can Help!

If you would consider signing a petition opposing the proposed zoning switch, please Contact GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive

For information about how you can support GPPA-Friends of the Scenic Drive, click on button below

Group Photo from “Save the Scenic Drive” Video Shoot – 2/8/2015

 Video Credits

Writers: Les Conklin and Cindy Lee
Director & Cinematographer: Peter Cherry
Editors: Peter Cherry, Cindy Lee
Voice: Don Doherty
Producer & On-Camera: Cindy Lee
Production Company: Pittsburgh Productions, Inc.

The video was directed, filmed and co-edited by Peter Cherry, produced, co-edited and presented by Cindy Lee, both of Pittsburgh Productions, Inc.

 Related Articles

N. Scottsdale Commercial Rezoning Meeting Set for May 20, 6 P.M. – Published 05/14/2015

Sneak Peeks: Commercial Development Moving Into Desert Foothills Scenic Drive? – Published 04/30/2015

Thank You for Supporting the Save the Scenic Drive Video Shoot – Published 2/8/2015

Save the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive and Say “No” to the Proposed Zoning Switch – Published 1/30/2015

Remove Controversial Zoning Switch from State Land Plan – Published 12/22/2014

Rezoning Open House Follow Up from City of Scottsdale Planning – Published 12/20/2014

 North Scottsdale Rezoning Open House Fact Sheet – December 2014 – Published 12/14/2014

State Land Rezoning by Howard Myers and Jim Heitel – Published 12/14/2014

Scenic Drive Alert, December 1, 2014 

More Related Articles and Websites

Scenic Drive Post 1. Roadside Sprawl Heading Our Way? – Published 5/27/2014

Scenic Drive Post 2. Road to Groundhog Land – Published 5/28/2014

Scenic Drive Post 3. Four Henchmen of Urban Sprawl – Published 5/28/2014

Scenic Drive Post 4.  Roadside Gorilla – Published 5/31/2014

Scenic Drive Post 5. Dig Reveals Original Sprawl Solution – Published 6/1/2014

Scenic Drive Post 6. Two Game Changers – Published 6/11/2014

Scenic Drive Post 7. After the Crash, An Update – Published 6/12/2014

Scenic Drive Post 8. New Scenic Drive Commercial Zoning? – Published 6/29/2014

Websites

Scottsdale’s Scenic Drive

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy (www.mcdowellsonoran.org)