4 days ago · Valley a leader in new apartment construction The United States reached another record in new apartment construction for the third consecutive year – and the Phoenix Metro area is among the leaders of the pack, according to rentcafe.com. And Scottsdale was ranked fifth of 12 Valley cities for apartment construction, just behind Goodyear… Business

Dec 22, 2024 · A crucial question in Scottsdale as the year roars to its end: Who will be running the city? While Mayor Lisa Borowsky – after trouncing David Ortega’s reelection attempt – will take office Jan. 15, the replacement for City Manager Jim Thompson has not been named. Indeed, according to a city spokesman, “The city manager recruitment has not yet begun – the City Council has not yet ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Even with thousands of votes to count, Mayor David Ortega seemed to concede a loss to challenger Lisa Borowsky early Wednesday morning.

Oct 10, 2024 · When Scottsdale City Council approved – by a 5-2 vote, with Barry Graham and Kathy Littlefield against – a $43 million roundabout in North Scottsdale, a few details were missing: When would the project start and finish – and what kind of detours would be involved? The city did not respond to an initial request for this information in time for the Sept. 29 Progress story on the roundabout ...

Jun 30, 2024 · During the July 30 Primary Election, Scottsdale voters will narrow down a field of nine candidates running for three positions.

Oct 30, 2024 · The city is drawing 10-mile radiuses around Scottsdale Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to exclude areas from new state housing laws. (City of Scottsdale)

Oct 20, 2024 · Two songs perhaps tell the story of Scottsdale development. One is a 1965 Beatles hit with Paul McCartney crooning, “Oh, I believe in yesterday.” That’s what some driving along the Loop 101 might be pining for – recalling, seemingly yesterday, the …

Oct 13, 2024 · Over the last nine months, Mayor David Ortega and challenger Lisa Borowsky – in a rematch of the 2020 election – faced scores of questions at in-person forums and in writing. But those questions were general – and, some might say, generally softballs. Now, with ballots mailed to voters and the Nov. 5 election to decide who runs City Hall less than a …

Oct 1, 2024 · A common complaint is emerging around Scottsdale, both in political attacks and casual conversations: Not enough affordable housing. Councilman Tom Durham recently insisted upwards of 80% of Scottsdale police officers and firefighters can’t afford to live in the city.

Dec 8, 2024 · Councilman Tom Durham’s verbal stumble drew a chuckle from those who have been following Scottsdale’s pursuit of a “Sustainability Plan.”