Scottsdale is continuing work on its 2019 voter-approved bond program, with 26 projects completed and several others underway or in development. The bond program was approved by voters in November 2019 to fund 58 projects citywide, totaling $319 million. In February 2020, the City Council adopted an implementation plan to complete these projects over several years, issuing bonds as needed for each phase.
Major projects finished in 2025 include Fire Station 612, a splash pad at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Ashler Hills Park, and new Police and Fire Training facilities. These efforts focus on public safety, recreation, and community amenities.
Currently, nine additional projects are under construction or being implemented. Among them are the installation of fiber optic infrastructure intended to lower long-term operating costs, ongoing repairs to lakes and irrigation systems at Vista del Camino Park in the Indian Bend Wash area—a space known for recreational use—and renovation of the Via Linda Police Station.
For Fiscal Year 2025/26, Scottsdale’s budget allocates $134.7 million for these voter-approved bond projects. This funding will support ongoing planning, design, and construction activities.
“We are excited to continue advancing these important projects that will enhance the quality of life for Scottsdale residents,” said City Manager Greg Caton. “The approved budget allows us to stay on track and fulfill our commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure and public amenities.”
Eleven more projects are currently in design. Planned work includes renovations at Fire Station at 90th Street and Via Linda, expansion of the Brown Avenue Parking Structure in Old Town Scottsdale, and construction of the Thompson Peak Parkway Bridge over Reata Pass Wash—set to begin in 2026.
Other bond-funded initiatives remain in planning stages or are scheduled for future years as part of a long-term implementation strategy. Oversight is provided by the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, which meets quarterly to review project funding and progress.
One project was eliminated after it was determined that necessary data could be obtained at no cost.
Scottsdale operates under a council-manager government system where elected officials set policy while a professional manager oversees daily operations (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council/city-charter). The city is known for blending Western heritage with cultural activities (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/about/scottsdale-history) and offers numerous parks and recreational spaces such as those found within Indian Bend Wash (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/docs/default-source/scottsdaleaz/orgchart.pdf?sfvrsn=e36a7e9f_3). Scottsdale has also been recognized among the top safest U.S. cities with populations over 100,000 (https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/about/recognition).
For more information about Scottsdale’s bond program and updates on specific projects, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
