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Scottsdale's Big Comeback? Boom, Bust & Backlash Rock the City This Week
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Scottsdale's Big Comeback? Boom, Bust & Backlash Rock the City This Week
Tourism returns, mayor's speeding ticket scandal, new dog park, garage sparks outrage!
Scottsdale Local

Scottsdale Local

Aug 21, 2026

Trivia Question❓

What was the name of the first resort hotel built in Scottsdale, AZ, which opened in 1929 and helped put the city on the map as a tourism destination?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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Scottsdale’s tourism scene has gained fresh urgency, as both residents and visitors shape new ways to explore this dynamic Arizona destination.


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Tricia M.Reader
1 month ago

“I love the new family activities at the resorts. My kids had so much fun last weekend!”

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The heated debate around photo enforcement in Scottsdale shows no signs of cooling, with passionate voices challenging the system’s fairness and accuracy.

 

A recent incident involving Mayor Lisa Borowsky amplified the controversy after a traffic camera captured her allegedly speeding on Scottsdale Road.


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Mona HillReader
1 month ago

“If the cameras are so great how did it get missed?”

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Scottsdale’s newest off-leash dog park, Thompson Peak Dog Park, is finally nearing its grand opening in North Scottsdale, providing long-awaited relief for the city’s growing community of dog lovers.

 

Located near Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Parkway, this expansive park, made possible by a voter-approved bond, caters to dogs and their owners with three fenced play zones, shaded canopies, new restrooms, and convenient amenities like benches and water stations.

 

Construction setbacks and rising costs fueled strong community anticipation, as many pet owners have faced crowding or closures at existing parks such as Chaparral, Horizon, and Vista del Camino.

 

A footbridge will eventually link the new park to other local recreation, opening fresh exploration opportunities for families.

 

The long-awaited addition is set to ease pressure on Scottsdale’s existing dog parks and become a vibrant, modern hub for area residents and their four-legged friends.


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Rachel Y.Reader
1 month ago

“Finally! Was starting to wonder if they’d ever finish it.”

Interesting Facts
  • Unexpected Art Scene: Scottsdale boasts more art galleries per capita than many major U.S. cities, with over 100 galleries located mostly in its small downtown Arts District.
  • Old Town Cowboy Roots: The city was once known as "The West’s Most Western Town," and Scottsdale still holds the world’s oldest officially sanctioned rodeo—Parada del Sol, running annually since 1953.
  • Desert Rainfall Oddity: Despite its dry reputation, Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve experiences “microbursts,” sudden intense rain events, which can cause flash flooding in specific parts of the city while leaving others bone dry.
  • Tech Startup Hub: Scottsdale is quietly becoming a tech magnet, ranking among the top U.S. cities for startups per capita—edging out many cities twice its size in recent years.
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The Old Town parking garage project in Scottsdale is sparking fierce debate as construction closes the well-used lot at First Street and Brown Avenue, leaving residents and visitors searching for alternatives.

 

Businesses nearby, especially historic restaurants, report steep sales declines and a tangible sense of frustration.


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Carmen D.Reader
1 month ago

“why do big projects always take years? Feels like every street is closed lately.”

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