By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale has cultural, arts and special events that set it apart as a tourism destination as well as a place to live and work. Canal Convergence, the ‘Scottsdazzle’ Christmas lights and music events and the Scottsdale ArtWalk events help make Old Town a destination and the envy of other cities trying to build their own downtowns. … Read More

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — The Scottsdale City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment of aging apartment complexes at the southwest corner of Camelback Road and the Indian Bend Wash into Arizona’s first bike-centric, arts-focused sustainable mixed-use development. The Scottsdale Council voted 7-0 at its Tuesday meeting to approve zoning and development plans for Gentry on the Green. Gentry on the Green is … Read More

Let us first say if Councilwoman and mayoral aspirant Virgina Korte’s long-time political consultant is not involved with the “Voice of Scottsdale” blog we will stand corrected and will provide all the space he wants right here for him to correct so. But we’re not holding our breath. Earlier today, and for the second time in a month, this person … Read More

(LA PAZ COUNTY, ARIZONA) — Alliance Metals USA would like to address inaccuracies and biases in the Arizona Republic’s November 29, 2019 story “Arizona environmental regulators grant permit for aluminum plant in La Paz County”. The story — which centers on the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality granting an air quality permit to Alliance Metals USA — states the company … Read More

By Recker McDowell — Scottsdale saw 10.8 million tourists last year with visitors enjoying the city’s shopping, restaurants and bars, hiking trails, arts and culture and golf courses. What all those tourists have in common is that they are coming to Scottsdale for experiences. That is true for visitors everywhere whether it’s Key West, Florida or Juneau, Alaska. And recreation … Read More

By Jini Simpson and Dan Schweiker — Wow. That’s all one can say once you witness the breadth and depth of construction and progress now taking shape at the new Ritz-Carlton project in Paradise Valley. Over the years we have been two of the project’s staunchest supporters.  Both of us served on the Paradise Valley Town Council in the past. … Read More

By Recker McDowell — The Scottsdale City Council has certified the November bond election where voters overwhelmingly passed Questions 1, 2 and 3. It is the first major bond program passed by Scottsdale voters in 19 years. Now, the political focus in Scottsdale, statewide and nationally turns to the 2020 elections. Scottsdale will be electing a new mayor and council … Read More

By Virginia Korte — During the more than 30 years of serving our community in a variety of capacities, I have been humbled many times.  But never more so than when I was named a “Preserve Pioneer” for helping establish the McDowell Sonoran Mountain Preserve. I was privileged to join 11 people as a “Pioneer” when the city recently celebrated … Read More

(LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz.) — The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has approved Alliance Metals USA’s application for an air quality permit for a proposed $30 million economic development, jobs producing investment in La Paz County. The permit award is a major milestone and victory for Alliance Metals USA and its commitment to operate an environmentally safe and secure … Read More