Downtown Scottsdale developments seek to revitalize area while change threatens Western charm

A view of Old Town Scottsdale, which is oftentimes a destination of those who visit the city of Scottsdale throughout the year. / Independent Newsmedia / Arianna Grainey

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Spring Creek Development

By Caroline Yu | Scottsdale Independent

With the recent increase of developments in downtown Scottsdale, the area risks losing its iconic Western charm.

Developments in small towns, like Scottsdale, can be a controversial topic. People either love them or hate them. Downtown Scottsdale has seen an increase in developments with the addition of the downtown overlay, a district that was set up as a place for developments to be built.

“Within the downtown overlay, probably 80% of the things that are happening in the city are happening there right now so there’s going to be a tremendous change in the downtown,” Sonnie Kirtley said.

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