Diamonds have their four C’s: cut, color, clarity and carat-weight. But Arizona has five C’s all its own: copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate, and these have helped established the state as one of the most desirable places to live in America. Significant as the nation’s newest of its 48 contiguous states, Arizona is a fascinating blend of old and new. Its history is reflected in the diverse culture and architecture that comprise the state’s wealth of communities. Even Arizona’s largest cities – Phoenix and Tucson – pay homage to the pioneering people and spirit that tamed the Wild West. They and other cities, such as Flagstaff, are among the leading centers in the world for genomics and biodefense research as well as scientific endeavors. The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit featured mineral-scouting equipment developed at Arizona State University in Tempe.

From its desert floor to its mountaintops, Arizona offers a variety of topography in which to live. Best of all, its 6.2 million residents live comfortably, and often lavishly, in homes styles that reflect Arizona’s history, such as Southwest, Pueblo and Territorial, as well as influences brought here by its diverse population.

Metropolitan Phoenix is the state’s heartbeat. Up until the 1980s, the downtown corridor along Central Avenue was the hub for corporations and luxury living, but its light dimmed in the early 1990s, partially due to the popularity of its suburbs. With the coming of the new century, the area is experiencing unprecedented growth and revitalization. A new light rail system is expected to carry a wealth of people to and from the urban corridor. It is home to the Heard Museum, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix Symphony, Steele Indian School Park, galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, entertainment venues and such sports facilities as Chase Field and America West Arena. Upscale high-rise condominiums with remarkable views in this trendy area can range from $1 million to $5 million. Urban living has a suburban feel in the North Central Phoenix Corridor, extending north of the downtown area to the foothills of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Featuring many historic and stately homes and estates, the corridor offers residents an upscale lifestyle among this region’s tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, deep setbacks from the main streets, and walking paths.

Radiating from downtown Phoenix is a number of upscale neighborhoods. The Biltmore Area is home to the prestigious Arizona Biltmore Resort, which has hosted many of the 20th century’s Presidents; Wrigley Mansion and the ritzy Biltmore Fashion Square shopping mall, home to high-end stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and such designer boutiques as Prada, Stuart Weitzman and Ralph Lauren. With its sprawling ranch homes on large, manicured lots, the Arcadia Area, just east of the Biltmore, is reminiscent of Midwest communities. Arcadia’s small-town feeling and mature landscaping has made it attractive to young families.

Another upscale community is Paradise Valley. Located east of northern Phoenix, the area attracts wealthy homeowners who can afford its wide-open spaces – residential lots are at least 1 acre in size – and mountainside views. Homes start at $1.5 million in tony subdivisions such as Judson Estates, constructed on the former site of the private Judson School, and Tatum Canyon at the base of the Phoenix Mountains. Hiking trails on Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain bring in outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The Goldwater Memorial, located in the heart of Paradise Valley, pays tribute to the late Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater, who called the town his home for many years. Paradise Valley zoning restricts businesses except for the historic El Chorro restaurant and world-class resorts and spas. These include Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa; Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and the newly opened Montelucia, an Intercontinental Resort. A new Ritz-Carlton resort with private residences will be built on property straddling Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. Both cities are among the top 10 markets in the nation for luxury home sales.

Just east of Paradise Valley is Scottsdale, one of Arizona’s fastest growing communities. As new land continues to be developed to the north, Scottsdale has emerged as one the region’s largest communities. It is loosely divided into four areas. South Scottsdale is transforming its reputation as the city’s working class region into a dynamic urban area. It contains the major nightlife for the area and is a major art center of metro Phoenix. The median resale home price is $291,500, compared to $667,450 in North Scottsdale. It is home to Sky Song, the new research center for Arizona State University, and “Motor Mile,” a stretch of well-traveled street boasting 26 car dealerships such as Porsche, Lamborghini and Jaguar.

Old Town Scottsdale Real Estate is booming thanks to the city’s revitalization efforts. Long an established arts and culture destination famous for its Thursday night ArtWalk, the downtown area has welcomed The Waterfront and Southbridge, new retail, residential and entertainment centers overlooking the Scottsdale Canal. Nearby, the established Scottsdale Fashion Square, one of the 20 largest shopping malls in the United States and the exclusive home to the state’s only Neiman Marcus store, recently welcomed new designer boutiques such as Michael Kors and Carolina Herrera.

The Shea Corridor is so named because of its close proximity to the east-west running Shea Boulevard. Homes here were generally built during the 1970s. There are a number of communities in this central region of Scottsdale that remain among the most highly sought-after residential areas in the metropolitan area, including Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch. A large portion of Scottsdale Road in the Shea Corridor has been dubbed the Resort Corridor for the high number of resorts located along the street. The second Ritz-Carlton in the Phoenix metropolitan area will be constructed along this corridor, joining the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort and FireSky Resort as well as chic shopping centers such as The Shops at Gainey Village, Hilton Village and The Borgata.

North Scottsdale, the city’s newest phase of development, is growing rapidly while preserving the area’s legendary desert appeal. This portion of the city also claims many of the most expensive homes in the country; many exceed $5 million and even $10 million in value. Much of the region borders the McDowell Mountain Range, a coup for residents who require an active, outdoor recreation lifestyle. Among the many residential communities in this area are Pinnacle Peak and Rio Verde Foothills, and golf/gated communities Silverleaf, DC Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Whisper Rock, Troon, Grayhawk, Estancia, Legend Trail, Terravita, Desert Mountain and Mirabel.

Much of modern-day Fountain Hills owes its existence to Robert P. McCulloch, Sr., the entrepreneur who also bought the world-famous London Bridge to the desert community of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. McCulloch built the community’s namesake fountain, which at 562 feet is the world’s fourth-tallest fountain. Known for its open spaces, panoramic views, mountainside homesites and lush golf courses, the community was the eighth fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona between the 1990 and 2000 census. Fountain Hills’ neighbors include the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation with its Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino, and Charles W. Juels’ Fountain Hills Observatory. The median price for homes is $495,000; however, luxury custom homes in the community’s many gated communities start around $900,000 and can reach $5 million.

The neighboring towns of Carefree and Cave Creek sit north of Phoenix and west of Scottsdale. Homes here average $1 million in value and usually offer pristine desert views of nature’s grandeur and a relaxed serene atmosphere. Temperatures are 4 to 5 degrees cooler than Phoenix because they sit at a higher altitude, almost 3,000 feet. Although both communities are often referred to in the same breath, each possesses a unique personality. While Cave Creek enjoys a reputation for celebrating and preserving its illustrious past, the younger community of Carefree is becoming a hub of contemporary southwestern art and culture. Over time, the communities have become living complements to one another – each with its own lore and legend. Business names here reflect the small-town feel and Old West history. Residents can enjoy a play at the Desert Foothills Community Theater, commune with nature and history in the Sonoran Desert, Bartlett Lake or the Carefree Sundial landmark, and dine at such quaintly named restaurants as The Horny Toad or Satisfied Frog.

Northern Arizona, home of breathtaking mountain vistas and the wondrous Grand Canyon, is also home to some of the nation’s more distinctive communities. Flagstaff is a charismatic blend of state-of-the-art technology and historic, mountainside lifestyles. Homes prices here average $850,000 to $1.5 million, with gated communities, such as Pine Canyon and Forest Highlands, averaging $350-$400 per square foot. People are drawn to Flagstaff’s multi-cultural landscape. It is home to Northern Arizona University and its symphony, the San Francisco Peaks mountain range, four seasons for year-round recreation and a Class 1 trauma center, all with convenient access to a major interstate.

Just south of Flagstaff are the mountainside communities of Prescott and Sedona. Located in Arizona’s high desert under the towering southwestern rim of the vast Colorado Plateau, the city of Sedona is blessed with four mild seasons marked by abundant sunshine and clean air. The region is recognized as a burgeoning arts and cultural center and a mecca for spiritualists. Characterized by massive red-rock formations, as well as the contrasting riparian areas of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona is a sought-after residence for people who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and want to be in tune with their environment. The mean home price is $500,000, with luxury homes averaging $1 million to $2 million. Single-level contemporary Southwest architecture is popular here. The Old West is preserved in Prescott, southwest of Sedona and north of Phoenix. Residents are drawn to its unique setting along Granite Creek, where gold was panned in the mid-19th century; mountainous surroundings, year-round outdoor recreation, mountain preserves, classic Victorian homes and cultural arts scene. The city places great emphasis on historic preservation, with more than 600 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. These include Sharlot Hall Museum, the former Governor’s mansion; and bars along infamous Whiskey Row in Prescott’s Town Square. The city’s median home price is $310,000; however, homes in prestigious golf communities such as American Ranch, Talking Rock Ranch and Hassayampa Country Club start at $1 million.

Phoenix’s East Valley has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade. Only 25 years ago, the city of Chandler was a quaint rural town. Today, it is a bustling upscale community with homes in subdivisions averaging $800,000-$850,000 and medium-range custom homes selling for about $1.4 million. Residents enjoy Chandler’s close proximity to major freeways as well as its multitude of retail areas, including Chandler Fashion Center, and Santana and Casa Paloma shopping centers. The city’s first affluent golf community was San Marcos Country Club, home of Arizona’s famous San Marcos Hotel. The Islands community within the Ocotillo master-planned community with multiple lakes and a golf course, and Oakland Hills, home to 31 two-acre lots surrounding a 15-acre island, continue to attract luxury homebuyers. Homes in Oakland Hills range from $2 million to $6 million.

Nearby is Gilbert, the nation’s fastest-growing community, increased its population from 109,700 in 2000 to 203,360 in 2007. Residents here enjoy the city’s close proximity to major freeways and the diverse home pricing. Six Circle G communities featuring custom homes on large lots are located here. Home prices for these communities start at $1 million.

Mesa, Arizona is well-known for its citrus communities, which are built on the sites of former citrus orchards that flourished here in the mid-20th century. About 25 gated communities feature one-acre and multi-acre lots that still feature groves of citrus trees. As a result, the air fills with the seasonal sweet scent of the tree boughs in bloom. Homes here range from $1 million to $5 million. Residents in the affluent golf community of Las Sendas Mountain enjoy extraordinary city views and outdoor recreation. Home prices start about $400,000 and can reach up to $5 million.

Mesa also is home to a number of historic landmarks, such as the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum, home of the legendary World War II B-17 aircraft “Sentimental Journey,” and the Church of the Latter Day Saints’ Mesa Arizona Temple. Hohokam Park hosts Cactus League baseball play and is the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs. The historic city also is home of the Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum for Youth, Mesa Historical Society and Museum. and Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Tempe is known as the home of Arizona State University. While the educational institute and world-class research facility are draws, residents also enjoy Tempe’s close proximity to major freeways, rural horse properties, and traditional brick, Santa Barbara-style stucco and Victorian homes. Newer Tuscan-style residences also are popular. Today’s custom homes range in price from $700,000 to $3 million, and can go as high as $10 million. The city is sprinkled with affluent communities where home prices start at $1 million. Many of Tempe’s elite population reside in the upscale communities of Circle G, Warner Estates, Pecan Groves and Wingfoot.

Phoenix’s West Valley was once blanketed with farming communities and quiet hamlets. Like its counterparts to the east, the region has enjoyed a growth boom that has attracted new residents, industries and strong economies. Glendale and Peoria are two of the region’s more thriving communities. Both are home to mid-range homes that average $250,000 with luxury homes starting at $500,000. They also boast a significant number of active adult communities, such as Sun City, Westbrook Village and Trilogy, that guide much of the region’s lifestyles and businesses. Homes in Arrowhead Lakes, a unique neighborhood that straddles Glendale and Peoria, line the water canals that flow throughout the community. The two cities also benefit from the exciting new entertainment and sports venues that have cropped up within their municipal borders. Residents are close to the Peoria Sports Complex, homes of Cactus League Baseball and spring training for the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball teams. Glendale’s Westgate City Center is an urban-style mix of residences, shops, restaurants, offices and hotels adjacent to Jobing.com Arena, home to concerts and more than 200 sporting events annually, including the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team’s games; and University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL’s Phoenix Cardinals and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Nearby in Peoria, residents enjoy a multitude of retail and entertainment options, including those at the Arrowhead Shopping Mall, and access to the Lake Pleasant recreation area.

Arizona’s westernmost border is established by the Colorado River and home to the state’s second most visited tourist attraction, the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City. The city was founded by 1971 by businessman Robert P. McCulloch, Sr., the man who also developed Fountain Hills, east of Scottsdale. Since then, the city’s population has grown to more than 50,000 people. Since land here slopes up from the lake, most homes offer a view of the blue water and Chemehuevi Indian Reservation across the lake. The mean price of Lake Havasu City’s Southwest and Tuscan homes is $200,000 with luxury homes starting around $500,000. Golf course and mountainside homes can reach up to $2 million.

Arizona State Facts:

State Motto: Ditat Deus (God Enriches)

Date of Statehood: February 14, 1912

State Capitol: Phoenix (also its largest city)

State Size: 113,909 square miles

State Flag: Arizona’s bold-colored flag was designed by Charles W. Harris and first sewn by Nan D. Hayden. Blue and yellow are the Arizona colors, while red and yellow are the colors of the Spanish Conquistadores who first came to Arizona in 1540. The lower half of the flag is a solid blue field. On top are 13 equal segments – six yellow and seven red – that extend from the blue like sun rays. In the center is a copper-colored five-point star.

State Flower: Blossom of the Saguaro Cactus. The pure white flower can be seen blooming on the saguaro cactus during May and June.

State Gem: Turquoise. The blue-green stone, composed of hydrous oxide of aluminum and copper and found in a variety of shades of color, is commonly found in Southwest Indian jewelry.

State Tree: Palo Verde. Its name means “green stick.” Its flowers bloom a vibrant yellow-gold during late spring.

State Bird: Cactus Wren. This 7- to 8-inch-long bird gets its name from the cactus it builds its home inside as protection from predators. The cactus wren’s colors – brown with white spots on its back, and lighter colored with black spots on its throat – also help camouflage the bird.

State Reptile: Arizona Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake. Also known as Crotalus willardi, it is a small rattlesnake of the venomous pitviper species marked by distinctive ridges along each side of its nose. It is usually found outside habits of high elevation, such as wooded mountain ranges.

Arizona’s Five C’s: Copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate.

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It has been called everything from the “West’s Most Western Town” to “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach,” and that’s the beauty of Scottsdale, Arizona. This upscale community, which is growing by leaps and bounds, offers something for all tastes. Its flourishing economy is built on a healthy blend of the hospitality industry, which caters to both the business and leisure visitor; financial and business services, and world renown medical providers, such as the Mayo Clinic. Its major employers in the private sector include Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale Healthcare and General Dynamics C4 Systems. Top public employers include the City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Unified School District and the U.S. Postal Service.

Scottsdale was founded in 1888 by U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott. Scottsdale is located in Maricopa County at an elevation of 1,260 feet.

Scottsdale is home to close to 15,000 hotel rooms, many in world-class resorts, as well as award-winning destination spas and restaurants, and a thriving cultural arts community of internationally renown artists and galleries, live theaters and museums. Its architecture borrows heavily from the Native American and Spanish influences that are part of the Scottsdale real estate history. Among the many events that shine national and international spotlights on the city are the annual Fiesta Bowl Artwalk, Barrett-Jackson Collector Automobile Auction, FBR Open golf tournament and P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon each January; the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in February, and Scottsdale Fashion Week in November.

As designated by Sister Cities International, Scottsdale has four sister cities — Alamos, Mexico; Cairns, Queensland, Australia; Interlaken, Switzerland; Kingston, Ontario, Canada — and one in the process — Marrakech, Morocco.

History
Perhaps Scottsdale should have been called “Canal Town.” From about 300 BC to 1400 AD, members of the Hohokam civilization farmed the area and built an ingenious series of irrigation canals that today’s archaeologists have compared to those used in the ancient Near East, Egypt and China. The Hohokam mysteriously disappeared, but their legacy did not. In 1868, long after the Pima Indian tribe settled in the area and European settlers arrived, the more than 125 miles of canals built by the Hohokam were adapted by the first Anglo company — the Swilling Irrigation Canal Company. Two decades later, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott paid all of $2.50 an acre for a 640-acre stretch of land where the city is now located. Scott’s brother, George Washington Scott, was the first resident of the community that was first named Orangedale and then renamed Scottsdale in 1894.

Demographics
Scottsdale has grown since its incorporation in 1951 from a population of 2,000 people on one square mile to, in 2007, an energetic and sophisticated community of more than 240,700 people residing on 185 square miles. More than 80 percent of the population is over 18 years old, with median age as 41. THe median income for a family is $73,846

Weather
Scottsdale’s year-round sunshine makes it a favorite recreation destination. Its yearly average low temperature is 53.5 degrees F.; the yearly average high is 85.9. Summer temperatures average a high of 103.9 in August, when residents and tourists escape the heat with early morning and late evening hikes and golf games and all-day swimming.

MUNICIPAL/CONTACT INFORMATION
City of Scottsdale
7447 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-3111
Fax: 480-312-2888
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov

City of Scottsdale Elections
Phone: City Clerk 480-312-2411
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/elections.asp

Scottsdale Fire Department
Fire Chief William L. McDonald
Headquarters: 8401 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Emergencies: 911
Administrative Phone: 480-312-8000
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fire.asp

Ambulance
Professional Medical Transport
Emergencies: 911
Administrative Phone: 480-804-7400
Web: www.pmtambulance.com

Scottsdale Police Department
Police Chief Alan G. Rodbell
Headquarters: 8401 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Emergencies: 911
Administrative Phone: 480-312-5000
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Police/contact.asp

State
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Web: www.azdps.gov/

CRIME WATCH
Local Arrests/Crime Statistics and Reports like the PVI TO COME
Scottsdale Crime Data Maps: http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/dmc/crimes/default.asp
Scottsdale Crime Statistics: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Police/Police_Public_Information_and_Events/crimeanalysis.asp
Neighborhood Watch Groups: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/safety/nw.asp

GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY

Scottsdale Government
City Hall
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mayor’s Office: 480-312-2433
Council members Office: 480-312-2550

Mayor
W.J. “Jim” Lane: jlane@scottsdaleaz.gov

Councilmembers

Lisa M. Borowsky: lborowsky@scottsdaleaz.gov
Wayne Ecton: wecton@scottsdaleaz.gov
Suzanne Klapp: sklapp@scottsdaleaz.gov
Robert Littlefield: rlittlefield@scottsdaleaz.gov
Ron McCullagh: rmccullagh@scottsdaleaz.gov
Marg Nelssen: mnelssen@scottsdaleaz.gov

Arizona Government

Governor Jan Brewer (R)
Office of the Governor, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542-4331
Web: www.azgovernor.gov

Attorney General Terry Goddard (D)
Office of the Attorney Governor, Department of Law, 1275 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542-5025
Web: www.azag.gov

U.S. Senate
Senator John McCain (R), 241 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-2235
District Office: 2400 E. Arizona Biltmore Circle, Suite 1150, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-952-2410
Web: http://mccain.senate.gov

Senator Jon Kyl (R), 730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-4521
District Office: 2200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 120, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-840-1891
Web: http://kyl.senate.gov

Maricopa County
Web: www.maricopa.gov

Web: www.az.gov

Vehicle Registration/Voter Registration
Web: www.ServiceArizona.com

State Government Portal
Web: http://az.gov/webapp/portal/

Arizona Ombudsman – Citizens’ Aide
Web: www.azleg.gov/ombudsman/default.asp

Emergency Preparedness
Web: www.az211.gov

Arizona Department of Transportation
Web: www.az511.com

Maricopa County Dust Control Complaints
Phone: 602-506-6616

Maricopa County Health Department
Phone: 602-506-6900

Maricopa County Recorder/Elections
Phone – Recorder: 602-506-3535
Phone – Elections: 602-506-1511

Maricopa County Tax Assessor
Phone: 602-506-3406

REAL ESTATE

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 360
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 287-5200
Web: www.russlyon.com

HOSPITALS
Scottsdale Healthcare
Web: www.shc.org

Three main locations:
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, Downtown Scottsdale
7400 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-882-4000

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea, Scottsdale
9003 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480-323-3000

Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak, North Scottsdale
7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-324-7810

Mayo Clinic
Web: www.mayoclinic.org

Two main locations:
Mayo Clinic North Scottsdale
13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Phone: 480-301-8000
Fax: 480-301-7006
Web: www.mayoclinic.org/scottsdale

Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix
5777 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: 480-515-6296
Fax: 480-342-1138
Web: www.mayoclinic.org/scottsdale

AIRPORTS
Scottsdale Airport
15000 N. Airport Drive, Second Floor, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480-312-2321
Fax: 480-312-8480
Web: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-273-3300
Web: http://phoenix.gov/AVIATION/

ANIMAL CONTROL

Phoenix Herpetological Society (snake removal)
PMB 401 20710 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 107, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 602-550-1090
Web: www.phoenixherp.com

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
2630 W. 8 th St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 602-506-7387 (PETS)
Web: www.maricopa.gov/Pets/

Arizona Humane Society
Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion
1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Phone: 602-997-7586
Web: www.azhumane.org

Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation
11825 N. 70th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: 480-998-5550
Web: www.libertywildlife.org

Arizona Dept. of Game and Fish
5000 W. Carefree Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000
Phone: 602-942-3000
Web: www.azgfd.gov/

UTILITIES

Electrical
APS
www.aps.com, 800-253-9405 statewide
Salt River Project
www.srpnet.com, 602-236-8888

Natural Gas
Southwest Gas Corp.
www.swgas.com, 800-766-9722 statewide

Sewer
City of Scottsdale Sewer
www.scottsdaleaz.gov, 480-391-5650

Telephone
AT&T
www.att.com, 800-222-0400 statewide
Qwest
www.qwest.com, 800-244-1111 statewide

Water
Central Arizona Project
www.cap-az.com, 480-870-2333
City of Scottsdale Water
www.scottsdaleaz.gov, 480-391-5650
Salt River Project Water
www.srpnet.com, 602-236-3333

Municipal Projects in Your Neighborhood
Enter your nearest cross streets to find out which municipal projects, such as road repairs and construction, are taking place in your neighborhood.

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/projects/myneighborhood.asp

WHO TO CONTACT
To find out which materials my community recycles: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/recycle/recyclelist.asp or 480-312-5600
If I need to change a court date: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/courts/questions.asp or 480-312-2442
If I want to participate in the Adopt-A-Road program: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/departments/CNR/CustomerService/Adopt-A-Road.asp or 480-312-7900

LIBRARIES
Scottsdale Public Library
Phone — All locations: 480-312-READ (7323)
Web: www.scottsdalelibrary.org

Four locations:
Civic Center Library, Downtown Scottsdale
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4452
Hours: M-Th: 9 am-9 pm, F-Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun. 1-5pm
Arabian Library, North Scottsdale
10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8600
Hours: M-Th: 9am-8pm; F-Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 1-5pm

Mustang Library
10101 N. 90 th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4404
Hours: M-Th: 9am-8pm; F-Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 1-5pm

Palomino Library
Campus of Desert Mountain High School
12575 E. Via Linda, Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-4310
Hours: M-Th: 9am-8pm; F-Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: Closed. Opens 7:45am M-F when school is in session.

THINGS TO DO/TOURISM

USEFUL RESOURCES

Arizona Office of Tourism
1110 W. Washington, Suite 155, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-364-3700
Web: www.ArizonaGuide.com

Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau
One Arizona Center, 400 E. Van Buren St., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2290
Phone: 602-254-6500/toll-free 800-225-5749
Fax: 602-253-4415
Web: www.visitphoenix.com

Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau/Culture Quest Scottsdale
Galleria Corporate Centre, 4343 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-421-1004/Toll-free: 800-782-1117
Fax: 480-421-9733
Web: www.scottsdalecvb.com

Scottsdale Downtown Group
4248 N. Craftsman Court, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-7750
Web: www.scottsdaledowntown.com

Scottsdale Cultural Council
Physical Address: 7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mailing Address: 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-874-4610
Email: culturalcouncil@sccarts.org
Web: www.sccarts.org. Includes links to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Theater 4301.

Other resources:

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Custom Home 3618- This Spanish Colonial home in Silverleaf, built by Salcito Custom Homes, is close to perfection. Sitting on an elevated lot and backing to natural open space, the home enjoys marvelous unobstructed sunsets, city lights and mountain views. Both inside and outside living spaces combine all that is sophisticated and elegant, in a light and refreshing European style, including charming courtyards and expansive lawn areas. Every room is inspired perfection including gorgeous custom cabinetry, reclaimed polished wood flooring, marble counter tops, top of the line appliances, state of the art audio-visual, limestone fireplaces, custom light fixtures and much more. This home is a refreshing, welcome change.

Experience ultimate luxury in this sumptuous 5 acre estate with 35,000 sq.ft.under roof & 25,000 sq.ft. ac/heated. Incredible amenities include flooring of 6 ft. marble slabs from Italy, library with $350,000 Pierre Lange mahogany cabinetry, $1,200,000 Avia high tech security & sound equipment, a 12 seat mahogany theater w/true movie projection & D-box chairs that move with the movie action, a luxurious master suite w/bathroom of 6 ft. onyx slabs & fabulous boutique closets, 2 swimming pools including a solar heated lap pool & 20 car garages w/$400,000 ”show garage”! There is also a billiard room, wine room, piano room, 3 family r00ms, exercise room, 2 libraries, a 2 bedr00m guest house, outdoor marble walkways & its own solar electric generating station hooked into APS! Bank references required.

Completely REMODELED throughout and surrounded by natural beauty with SPECTACULAR Camelback Mountain views from most every room! Floor-to-ceiling windows, truly incredible marble floors, fabulous Chef’s kitchen and beautiful bathrooms are part of the recent remodeling that will appeal to the most discriminating buyer who appreciates top-quality finishes and high-end custom cabinetry blended into a relaxing casual lifestyle. Sellers invested $150K in the just-completed resort backyard including a negative edge diving pool with a swim-up bar, gas firepots, plus a cozy fire pit and barbecue area.

No expense was spared on this fabulous 10,000+SF Old World/Tuscan Style Home located at the upper end of Presario Trail in Summerhill. Boasts 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, Theater, Exercise Room, Library, Office, 2 Kitchens, 2 Laundries, Media System Sound throughout with attached Flat Screens that convey, Coffered Wood Ceilings, Hand Carved Limestone Pillars and Fireplaces, True Cathedral Ceilings, Venetian Plaster, Custom Draperies, Wide Plank Wood Floors, Custom Thick Granite and Stone Accents, Private Hillside Lot with Panoramic Views, Wrap Balconies, Glass Tiled-PebbleTec Pool, Water slide, BBQ, Outdoor Sound, Putting Green, a 4 door garage with a double deep bay. This luxury estate property has more features and details than there is room to mention here. Please call for Appointment.