It has long been spoken about on this blog and in other places the degree to which the unfettered development growth days are over with in Scottsdale. Instead, today’s ethos is leadership that requests a significantly higher bar for developers to hurdle over in order to earn a blessing from the council dais, and an engaged and active citizenry that … Read More
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Lists Historical Pinnacle Peak Parcel for Sale
The 5-acre parcel was originally purchased by K.T. Palmer, one of the first land developers in the area and a legendary figure in local lore Arizona’s luxury leader Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce another hallmark listing in the state, one that is steeped in local history. A 5-acre parcel near Pinnacle Peak that was originally purchased by legendary … Read More
One Of The Valley’s Hottest Holiday Experiences – The Ember Lounge Exceeds Expectations
The One-Of-A-Kind District Dome At Desert Ridge Marketplace Announces Plans In the Works For Next Concept The reviews are in and the guests have spoken! The Ember Lounge, Vestar’s one-of-a-kind immersive holiday experience captured the hearts of visitors, garnering rave reviews and selling out its initial run, prompting additional days to meet the soaring demand and a new spring concept, that will launch … Read More
Councilwoman Betty Janik Announces She Will Not Run for Re-election
Dear Scottsdale Resident, I will not be running for a second term on Scottsdale City Council. Time waits for no one. At this stage in my life, I want to spend more time with family and friends. I also believe it is time for older baby boomers, such as myself, to yield governance to younger people. Future development, sustainability, and … Read More
DMB Development’s Unfortunate Request for More Density in One Scottsdale Project
By Ronald Sampson There has been a concerted shift away from the development hey-days of the past in Scottsdale, when it felt as though any interesting and well-financed idea conceived by developers would make its way through the city council with relative ease. More recently traffic, crowds (i.e. population density) and construction have made activists out of everyday people, and … Read More
Silent Majority Indicates The Marketplace Is Demanding A New Market In North Phoenix
We came across an interesting item in the North Valley we thought worthy of passing along as it isn’t every day one sees opposition to a neighborhood grocery store, especially in an area that has a dearth of them. The emerging neighborhoods around Deer Valley Road and Black Mountain Boulevard in “Desert Ridge” have a lot going for them. Great … Read More
Scottsdale as a Destination for…Artists? Here’s Why We Agree
We are not at all shy about singing the praises of Scottsdale; be it as an ideal place to vacation, retire, or to get a little wild on a Saturday night. But a recent article from Smithsonian Magazine turned our heads, not just because of the source but also because it prompted us to think about the city in a … Read More
Mesa Transforming Into Destination for Asian Food
At the Arizona Progress & Gazette we tend to focus on our little slices of heaven, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. But when great things are happening anywhere in the Valley, we feel as though it is worth recognizing. While we bring Phoenix and Tempe into the conversation from time to time, one city that we don’t normally recognize but is … Read More
Vestar Secures Management Services for Palm Valley Pavilions West in Goodyear, Arizona
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the United States, has been retained for their management services by Raymond Arjmand of RA Centers, buyer of Palm Valley Pavilions West, a 232,573-square-foot power center in Goodyear, Arizona. Palm Valley Pavilions West is ideally located in a high growth area of Goodyear, adjacent to the 10 freeway and McDowell Road. This … Read More
Better Days Coming for Scottsdale Teachers According to Task Force. Are They Substantive or Empty Promises?
Education has long been a hot-button issue in Arizona. While Democrats have long spoken about it as the minority party, it hit a critical mass in 2018 with the massive Red for Ed protests. Then-Governor Ducey’s political hand was forced, leading to significant increases in pay for teachers in the state. Once right near the bottom nationally in average teacher … Read More