Participants have until February 8 to take part in a self-guided open house and share their views on the growth and development of Scottsdale's Old Town. This call for public input aligns with proposed updates to the city's Old Town Scottsdale Area Plan and downtown sections of the city's Zoning Ordinance. The Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan, last updated in 2018, is the comprehensive policy document guiding growth and development decisions for downtown Scottsdale.
Scottsdale Airport is preparing for a busy period as it welcomes travelers for Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. The airport anticipates a significant increase in aircraft traffic from February 8 to February 13 and requires advance reservations, which are filling up quickly. Information about reservations can be found at ScottsdaleAirport.com.
Scottsdale has achieved a significant reduction in municipal water usage, cutting back by 38 million gallons in 2022. This effort was part of a commitment made earlier that year to address the drought conditions affecting the Colorado River basin. The city managed to lower its water consumption by 6% compared to the previous five-year average through infrastructure and operational improvements. Scottsdale had declared Stage One of its Drought Management Plan, aligning with the Tier One shortage announced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The City of Scottsdale has issued a statement regarding the upcoming town hall meeting scheduled for January 29 in Rio Verde Foothills. The city acknowledges the urgency with which elected representatives in the unincorporated area are working to find water solutions for their constituents.