NE Valley Times

The Scottsdale City Council is set to discuss housing insecurity initiatives on September 19. The agenda includes staff recommendations for temporary bridge housing and the construction of up to 28 affordable housing units at the Paiute Neighborhood Center.

The bridge housing program, administered by Scottsdale Human Services, aims to provide temporary lodging for displaced individuals. It currently leases ten rooms in a local hotel for seniors over 62 and families with minor children. This program has operated for a year, and the upcoming council discussion will determine its continuation. "Participants are evaluated to ensure their individual needs and circumstances are a match for Scottsdale’s Bridge Housing Program," according to city officials.

In another initiative, nominations are open until September 22 for the "Scottsdale Salutes" program. This event will honor veterans and military service members in November with banners in Old Town. Eligible nominees include veterans, active-duty personnel, and National Guard or reserve members from Scottsdale.

Additionally, community feedback is being sought by the League of American Bicyclists regarding Scottsdale's application renewal as a Bicycle Friendly Community. The city hopes to achieve platinum-level status after maintaining gold-level recognition for 12 years.

Scottsdale offers various public meetings this week on topics like tourism development and environmental advisories. Residents can learn about city projects by attending these sessions.

For those interested in history, Dr. Brian M. Jordan will present at the Civil War Roundtable on September 19 at the Civic Center Library. The presentation focuses on an immigrant regiment during the Civil War.

Other events include a Fall Luau at Granite Reef Senior Center on September 22 and Saddle Up IV charity event at Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West on October 15.

During National Forensic Science Week from September 17-23, the Scottsdale Police Department highlights its forensic services that support crime investigations through evidence analysis.

Residents can also participate in holiday sponsorship programs like Adopt-a-Senior and Adopt-a-Family or attend educational classes offered by Neighborhood College throughout September.

Recent statistics show that more than 3,600 people attended Rewind: ‘80s Night during Labor Day weekend at Civic Center, while nearly 70,000 visited aquatic centers this summer across various events hosted by the city.

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center received national recognition from the United States Tennis Association as a premier facility for its quality programs and facilities management.