87-427: Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale, Arizona , United States. It is the largest shopping mall in the state, with approximately 2 million square feet (190,000 m) of retail space, and is among the top 30 largest malls in the country. The mall features Macy's , Dick's Sporting Goods , Dillard's , Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus , in addition to
174-553: A Harkins Camelview Theatre on an outparcel. For several years, the two malls competed for shoppers and tenants. In 1982 after Westcor's purchase of the mall, the owners agreed to connect the malls by building a two-story retail bridge across North 70th Street, replacing the shuttle service that ran between the two malls. In the process, the street separating the two malls was sunk below grade-level, widened to four lanes, and renamed North Goldwater Boulevard. The two malls were largely gutted and completely renovated. Dillard's took over
261-415: A "lifestyle hotel experience" targeted at sophisticated adult customers, combining relaxation with high-energy activities such as pool parties and culinary events. Guests can enjoy amenities like a seventh-floor pool lounge, fitness center, and an outdoor veranda with expansive views of Camelback Mountain and the city. Ryan Kirby, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, emphasized the strategic location of
348-578: A 14-screen Harkins Theatres . It has consistently been one of the most profitable malls in the United States, being ranked in 2016 as the second highest sales per square foot mall in the country, and as of 2016, it was ranked in the top 25 most visited malls in the country by Travel + Leisure magazine. The mall is located on the northwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road in Scottsdale, Arizona , and has been owned by Westcor ,
435-519: A 300,000-square-foot (28,000 m ), outdoor mixed-use project planned for the SWC of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Rds, has already received commitments from Hermès , Yves Saint Laurent , and John Varvatos . The city has an annual Scottsdale Arts Festival. Westcor Westcor was a subsidiary of The Macerich Company and a large developer of shopping malls in the Southwestern region of
522-583: A boutique hotel for March 2024 under the name Caesar's Republic Scottsdale. In addition new restaurants were announced to open soon including Catch Seafood for the main mall as well as Luna and Pronto, followed by Seven for the Caesars Republic Scottsdale hotel. On February 29, 2024, Scottsdale Fashion Square held its grand opening ceremony to celebrate the launch of its new hotel the Caesar's Republic Scottsdale. The 11-story, 265 room hotel
609-605: A few-mile radius of the airport itself – notably in financial, retail, service, technological, design and manufacturing fields. Among the companies headquartered in Scottsdale are APL , Cold Stone Creamery , Carlisle Companies , Discount Tire , Discovery Land Company , Fender , Go Daddy , Blue Yonder , Kahala , Kona Grill , Liveops , Magellan Health , Meritage Homes , Nextiva , Advisor Group , Paradise Bakery & Café , P.F. Chang's China Bistro , Rural Metro , Axon , and United Blood Services . According to
696-484: A major destination for high-end shoppers. These shopping centers (and others), in Scottsdale claim dozens of marquee brands that are unique to both Phoenix and the Southwestern region. As of 2016, Scottsdale Fashion Square was ranked in the top 25 most visited malls in the country by Travel + Leisure magazine. It has consistently been one of the most profitable malls in the United States, being ranked in 2016 as
783-589: A man in the Brown Parking Garage. The incident occurred after the officer responded to reports of the man's "erratic behavior," which led employees to suspect him of shoplifting. According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the man raised a handgun when the officer identified himself and commanded the man to stop. The officer fired his service weapon, stopping the man. Despite attempts by police and fire crews to save his life,
870-410: A new 14-screen Harkins Theatres cinema on the top level. In early 2016, Barneys New York announced it would shutter its Scottsdale Fashion Square store. In late 2016 the mall's owner, Macerich , announced plans of a new renovation, in excess of $ 100 million, which will include high-end residential units, a hotel, a new luxury entrance, hospitality areas and office space. Construction began in 2017, with
957-502: A sales tax to purchase acreage for this purpose. When completed, the 36,000 acres (15,000 ha) planned for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve will be nearly one-third of Scottsdale's land area, equal in size to Bryce Canyon National Park . From its official incorporation in 1951 with a population of 2,000, Scottsdale has grown to a 2020 census count of 241,361. It is now the state's seventh-largest city. Scottsdale
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#17327733030211044-551: A series of large-scale, master-planned communities within Scottsdale's borders, including Scottsdale Ranch (1978), Gainey Ranch (1980), McDowell Mountain Ranch (1992), Desert Mountain (1986), and DC Ranch (1990s). In 1975, the city annexed the "east Shea" section, bordering Fountain Hills , expanding its area from 62.2 to 88.6 sq mi (161 to 229 km ). This was followed by a four-year period from 1981 to 1984 during which
1131-427: A small shopping center. In 1959, the center opened consisting of four stores in addition to the existing drug store: a grocery store, barber shop, liquor store, and camera store. In 1960 a steakhouse, built by Joe Hunt Sr. was added. Scottsdale Fashion Square was originally built as a three-story open-air structure in 1961. The structure was designed by Edward L. Varney Associates , and built by Kitchell Contractors. It
1218-519: A subsidiary of Macerich , since 2002. During the 1930s and 1940s, the land which would become the Scottsdale Fashion Square was too far from the established Scottsdale and Phoenix business areas to be considered valuable. A Ryan-Evans drug store was the only retail establishment on the site. During the 1940s the 40-acre site was purchased by Harry Lenart. In the 1950s the land was used for a rodeo stadium before he began to plan for
1305-410: A total of 101,273 households in the city. The population density was 1,181.4 per square mile (456.1/km ). There were 124,001 housing units at an average density of 673.9/sq mi (260.2/km ). The racial make-up of the city was 89.3% White , 1.7% Black or African American , 0.8% Native American , 3.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.5% from other races and 2.3% from two or more races. 8.8% of
1392-416: A train of open trailers pulled by a truck, with a single operator sitting in an air conditioned cab. The city is loosely divided into four areas: South Scottsdale (McKellips Road north to Thomas Road), Old Town (Downtown) Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale (also known as the "Shea Corridor," extending from Camelback Road north to Shea Boulevard), and North Scottsdale. South Scottsdale has for many years been
1479-577: Is Butte Peak at an elevation of 4,890 ft. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 184.4 square miles (478 km ), of which 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ), or 0.24%, are water. From the 1950s to the 1970s, several large manufacturing companies in the Scottsdale and Tempe areas used the solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) in their manufacturing and operating processes. In 1981, TCE began to show up in two Scottsdale drinking wells, and in 1983,
1566-693: Is along the eastern boundary, as well as sharing Scottsdale's northern boundary with the Tonto National Forest . To the south Scottsdale is bordered by Tempe . The southern boundary is also occupied by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community , which extends along the eastern boundary, which also borders Fountain Hills , the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and more unincorporated Maricopa County land. The highest point
1653-491: Is commonly defined by its high quality of life, and in 1993 was one of several cities to receive a "Most Livable City" award from the United States Conference of Mayors . The Scottsdale Airpark, surrounding the city's airport, became a hotspot for a variety of large and small businesses, ranging from light industry to luxury auto sales. The Airpark in the 2000s emerged as one of the top employment centers in
1740-437: Is expected to continue growing by over 3,000 employees per year. Many important companies are headquartered or have regional headquarters in the park, including Acronis , AXA , GE Capital , DHL , Discount Tire Company , Fidelity Investments , Blue Yonder , The Vanguard Group and Quicken Loans . Scottsdale's climate is arid . Winters are mild to warm and summers are extremely hot. The lowest temperature ever recorded in
1827-435: Is failure of the "public purpose test". Macerich CEO Ken Greenberg acknowledged that the mall's current dense downtown location would not have been chosen today for its development, preferring a location adjacent to a freeway with space to expand horizontally. This unconventional location led to the pursuit of zoning changes to build vertically instead. The most recent changes in 2017 faced resistance from local residents due to
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#17327733030211914-603: Is little to no commercial air service; nearly all operations are corporate or general aviation . The immediate area surrounding the Scottsdale Airport, known locally as the Airpark, has developed rapidly as a regional center of commerce. By 2004, the Airpark had grown to become the second-largest employment center in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area , with over 50,000 people being employed within
2001-462: Is located on the north side where it officially opened to the public on March 6 of that same year. As of September 30, 2018 Scottsdale Fashion Square reported the sixth-highest sales per square foot among Macerich's 54 properties, achieving $ 1,032 per square foot, according to SEC filings. The mall maintains a high occupancy rate of 92.6 percent and boasts annual sales exceeding $ 650 million. In 2016, it contributed $ 13.1 million in sales tax revenue to
2088-452: Is our first priority,” said Sutton, the center's representative. In March 2024, the new Caesars Republic Hotel opened adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square. This marks Caesars Entertainment's first non-gaming property in the United States. The 11-story hotel features 265 guestrooms, 20,000 square feet of event space, two pools, and three restaurants, including signature restaurants by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis . The hotel aims to offer
2175-485: Is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area . Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott , a retired U.S. Army chaplain , the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census , the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town". Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest growing cities and housing markets in
2262-712: Is today Scottsdale. Also in 1909, Cavalliere's Blacksmith Shop opened in downtown Scottsdale, and the original schoolhouse was replaced by the much more expansive Little Red Schoolhouse, which stands to this day. While not in its original building, Cavalliere's has been in continuous operation since that time. In 1912, both the Phoenix Street Railway Company and a competitor, the Salt River Valley Electric Railway Company, proposed building streetcar lines to Scottsdale, but due to an economic downturn, neither
2349-558: The Indian Bend Wash superfund site was listed on the Environmental Protection Agency 's National Priorities List. Physical construction of environmental remediation systems was completed by 2006, with soil cleanup expected to be completed in five years and groundwater cleanup in 30 years. The city developed one of the first automated garbage trucks in 1969, replacing crews who dumped cans into
2436-552: The "Nordstrom Garage") was constructed by Scottsdale Fashion Square Partners and leased to the City of Scottsdale in 1998 for 50 years for $ 31,375,000. In 2012 Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and the city council approved a prepayment of the lease, financed by issuance of municipal bonds. However, in 2015 the IRS notified the city that the issuance was being challenged for non-compliance with the federal tax code. One possible basis for such challenges
2523-401: The 1950s. This growth necessitated development into the floodplain known as the Indian Bend Wash . Floodplains throughout history have been enticing locations for development due to their flatness, ease of building and inexpensiveness. This is even more tempting in a desert, where flooding so rarely happens. As Scottsdale expanded, the north-south Indian Bend Wash virtually bisected the city. In
2610-409: The 1960s and 1970s, the population reaching almost 68,000 by 1970. Most of the unused property within the city limits was to the north, so that was the direction in which the city expanded. The city, which in 1959 had spanned 5 sq mi (13 km ), expanded its borders to encompass 62 sq mi (160 km ). Large ranch tracts covered huge areas in the northern part of the city. One of
2697-626: The 1970s. Real estate in the Shea Corridor (Central Scottsdale) has increased during the 1990s, and overall, the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale real estate market saw the largest gain in house prices in the nation during the mid-2000s with a 38.4% increase in value. A number of communities in this central region of Scottsdale remain among the most highly desired residential areas in the metropolitan area, including Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch. A large portion of Scottsdale Road in
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2784-479: The City of Scottsdale, accounting for approximately 7 percent of the city's total sales tax revenue of $ 187.2 million for that year. Mayor Jim Lane highlighted the mutual benefits, stating, “We’ve always felt that Fashion Square’s success is the city’s success, and we also do believe that the city’s success also lends itself to Fashion Square’s success.” The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted shopping malls across
2871-484: The Greenbelt concept as a way to prevent flood damage. After a major flood in 1972, work on the Greenbelt project began in earnest. It was completed in 1984, although minor projects continue. Today, the 12-mile-long (19 km) Scottsdale Greenbelt connects four city parks—Vista del Camino Park, Eldorado Park, Indian School Park and Chaparral Park—through a 25-mile (40 km) bike path. The city continued to grow in
2958-654: The Lunar New Year. The celebration, marking the Year of the Dragon, featured an enormous dragon dancing throughout the shopping center, symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the new year. In 2020, the mall was vandalized and looted after protesters violated curfew during the George Floyd protests . The police made twelve arrests including YouTube star and boxer Jake Paul , who claimed that he did not take part in
3045-729: The Phoenix metro area. The airport supported 3,462 jobs, which boosted the Scottsdale economy. The city is in the Salt River Valley, or the "Valley of the Sun", in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert . Scottsdale, 31 miles (50 km) long and 11.4 miles (18.3 km) wide at its widest point, shares boundaries with many other municipalities and entities. On the west, Scottsdale is bordered by Phoenix , Paradise Valley , and unincorporated Maricopa County land. Carefree
3132-455: The Salt River Valley and was impressed with it and its potential for agriculture. Returning in 1888 with his wife, Helen, he purchased 640 acres (260 ha) where historic Old Town is now, for $ 3.50 an acre ($ 92 as of 2015) . Another landowner in the Southern part of town, Albert G. Utley, filed plans with Maricopa County for a city named "Orangedale," using Scott's Field as a border. When
3219-593: The Shea Corridor has been dubbed the Resort Corridor for the high number of resorts on the street. The second Ritz Carlton in the Phoenix metropolitan area will be along this corridor. North Scottsdale is the most actively developed area of Scottsdale, as it was historically the least built up. This part of the city also claims many of the most expensive houses in Arizona, with many exceeding $ 5 million in value. The city's borders are rapidly expanding to
3306-588: The United States. Scottsdale is 31 miles (50 km) from its northern to southernmost edge, and covers 184.5 square miles (478 km ). The city is bordered by the city of Phoenix to the west, Tonto National Forest to the north, the McDowell Mountains to the east, and the Salt River to the south. Scottsdale was originally a Pima village known as Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ , meaning ' rotting hay ' . Some Pima people remain there today. Until
3393-438: The United States. The region's year-round warm weather and abundant sunshine is a major factor in Scottsdale's tourism appeal. In particular, during the winter, thousands of tourists and retirees from the midwest, the northeast, and as far away as Canada (known locally as " snowbirds ") flood the area with visits from brief to long term. Those who practice the same migration routine annually often end up purchasing winter homes in
3480-531: The addition of Élephante, an upscale, experiential restaurant from the Wish You Were Here Group. This new location, spanning 12,000 square feet, marks the first expansion of Élephante outside Los Angeles. The restaurant will feature an indoor-outdoor space, a cocktail lounge, and a menu that includes wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, premium meats, and a wine selection of over 1,200 labels. It was later announced that Macerich planned an opening of
3567-507: The area. The Mayo Clinic has one of its three major campuses in Scottsdale. This and its resulting effects have made Scottsdale an attractive destination for medical care. The aviation industry has also grown in Scottsdale, with the construction of Scottsdale Airport in North Scottsdale, in the 1960s. Today, it is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the United States in terms of aircraft operations. However, there
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3654-487: The city annexed an additional (almost) 80 sq mi (210 km ). Faced with this rapid expansion and growth, many residents became concerned about losing their southwestern scenery. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy was born in 1991. Teaming with developers, a plan was developed to set aside the McDowell Mountains and adjoining areas in a huge preserve. In 1995, Scottsdale's citizens voted to implement
3741-484: The city is 16.0 °F (−8.9 °C), on January 7, 1913, and the highest was 122 °F (50 °C), on June 26, 1990. At the 2020 census , there were 241,361 people. The racial make-up of the city was 78.5% Non-Hispanic White , 2.0% African American , 0.8% Native American , 5% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander and 9.8% Hispanic or Latino . At the 2010 census, the population was 217,385, of whom 69,967 lived in owner-occupied housing and 32,306 in renter occupied,
3828-661: The city of Scottsdale. There is also a small population of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , as is common throughout Phoenix, Arizona, and the Western United States. The first church founded in Scottsdale was the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, which was built by Scott and his family. The church has named a small non-profit coffee shop on the corner of their campus after Scott, called Winfield's. Congregation Beth Israel ,
3915-584: The city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The city has several corporate retail outlets as well as independent boutiques. There are many shopping areas within the city of Scottsdale, ranging from small districts to large centers. The most notable regional centers include the Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter in North Scottsdale, and Scottsdale Fashion Square in Downtown Scottsdale,
4002-466: The city, including 6 in 2008 alone. South Scottsdale is the home to a new research center for Arizona State University known as SkySong , a collaboration between the university, local business, and global companies. The development has attracted the research and development arms of a number of international corporations. Old Town Scottsdale is an area with many streets, old-fashioned stores, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and art galleries. It contains
4089-459: The city. For instance, the city gave the mall a $ 4 million tax rebate to attract Neiman Marcus and a 90 percent rebate on city sales tax generated at the waterfront for 25 years to bring in Nordstrom in the late 1990s. Sears briefly occupied the former Dillard's store, only to be replaced by Macy's in 2002. The merger between Federated Department Stores and May Department Stores brought
4176-464: The closure Robinsons-May in June 2006, leading the mall to demolish the former department store and build another new wing anchored by Barneys New York . The new wing, which also featured an H&M store, opened in 2009. That same year, the first Microsoft Store opened elsewhere in the mall. Another expansion was added in 2015: a two-level building with Dick's Sporting Goods on the lower level and
4263-466: The company reported improvements in rent collections, reaching about 80 percent in the third quarter, up from 64 percent in the second quarter. Macerich also managed to secure agreements with most tenants to defer back rent payments to 2021. Those tenants that weren't able to secure agreements filed lawsuits including The Disney Store , Gap , Banana Republic , and more. In response Scottsdale Fashion Square issued new hygiene and safety protocols to combat
4350-520: The country, including Scottsdale Fashion Square. According to Macerich executives, the overall occupancy rate for the company's malls dropped to 91 percent, and traffic was at about 80 percent of the previous year's levels. Sales were trending at 90 percent compared to the previous year. Macerich's revenues for the third quarter of 2020 were $ 185.8 million, down 19.6 percent from a year earlier. Despite these challenges, there were signs of improvement. By October 7, 2020, all of Macerich's malls had reopened, and
4437-547: The creation of Long Staple Egyptian Cotton, developed by the US Department of Agriculture . Cotton is still grown in southern Arizona, but Scottsdale's cotton boom ended with the loss of government contracts at the end of the war. In 1920, a second resort was opened on 12 acres (4.9 ha) of property owned by the artist Jessie Benton Evans . Called the Jokake Inn, meaning "mud house", the structure still stands on
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#17327733030214524-493: The east and west in this area, containing the McDowell Mountain range. Much of the residential boom in North Scottsdale is driven by available land to build coupled with the fast growth of Scottsdale Airpark , the second largest employment center in the Phoenix metropolitan, as of 2008. The Scottsdale Airpark, home to over 55,000 employees, 2,600 businesses and 23,000,000 square feet (2,100,000 m ) of office space
4611-419: The entire 1,800,000-square-foot (170,000 m) shopping plaza, Scottsdale Fashion Square. The new ownership brought major changes to the mall, the largest being the addition of a new wing anchored by Arizona's first Nordstrom store and featuring many upscale retailers. At that time, Dillard's took over the former Bullock's store and expanded it to 365,000 square feet (33,900 m), making the Scottsdale store
4698-421: The floodwaters, as well as building bridges over the canal, similar to the storm drains of Los Angeles. But during MCFCD meetings between 1961 and 1963, a different course of action was developed. This plan became known as the multi-use, or Greenbelt, concept. The two concepts were at odds with one another until the canal plan was defeated in a bond referendum in 1965. In 1966, a study was commissioned that validated
4785-633: The former AJ Bayless and Diamond's spaces to create a new department store, while Goldwater's was expanded to 235,000 square feet (21,800 m). A ground-level food court, anchored by a 7-screen Harkins Theatres cinema, was also added. The redevelopment was completed in 1991, closely followed by the addition of Neiman Marcus (in the former Sakowitz) in 1992. Goldwater's became J. W. Robinson's in 1989, only to be converted into Robinsons-May in 1993. Bullock's closed its doors at Camelview Plaza in 1996, and remained vacant for several years. That same year, Westcor purchased Camelview Plaza and renamed
4872-519: The grounds of the Phoenician Resort. The Depression years saw an influx of artists and architects to Scottsdale, which included, in 1937, Frank Lloyd Wright . Wright and his wife purchased 600 acres (240 ha) acres of desert at the foot of the McDowell Mountains and established Taliesin West , his winter home and his architectural firm's southwestern headquarters. Scottsdale and
4959-613: The hotel next to Scottsdale Fashion Square, which enhances the area's appeal as a luxury destination. The hotel is also integrated into the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, allowing guests to use and earn points across Caesars properties. Scottsdale Fashion Square frequently hosts a variety of cultural and community events. One notable event is the annual Lunar New Year celebration, organized in partnership with Phoenix Chinese Week. On January 27, 2024, Scottsdale Fashion Square and partners from Phoenix Chinese Week gathered to celebrate
5046-432: The largest in the company's fleet. This expansion increased the mall's square footage to 2,000,000 sq ft (190,000 m) and made it the 13th largest enclosed shopping mall in the country. The expansion was completed in 1998 and was designed by Callison Architects Inc. of Seattle the addition was built by the original contractor Kitchell. Additions like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom were facilitated with aid from
5133-468: The largest of these was the McCormick ranch, a 4,236-acre (1,714 ha) ranch serving much of the eastern boundary of Scottsdale owned by Fowler and Anne McCormick. Fowler's paternal grandfather was Cyrus McCormick , the inventor of the grain reaper, and his maternal grandfather was John D. Rockefeller . When Anne died in 1970, the property was sold to Kaiser-Aetna for $ 12.1 million. This started
5220-834: The late 1950s, the problem became more and more pronounced, until in 1959 the Arizona State Legislature formed the Maricopa County Flood Control District (MCFCD). The MCFCD became the lead player in developing a comprehensive flood plan for the entire county. At the same time, the United States Army Corps of Engineers began to look into flooding in Maricopa County. Over the next several years, it presented several plans, which all revolved around constructing concrete canals and levees to channel and divert
5307-488: The late 1960s, there was a still-occupied traditional dwelling on the southeast corner of Indian Bend Road and Hayden Road. The Pima who live in Scottsdale today reside in modern houses, not traditional dwellings. Many Pima and Maricopa people live in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community , which borders Scottsdale to the south and east. In the early to mid-1880s, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott visited
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#17327733030215394-538: The looting and was only recording it. Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly on June 4 for entering the mall illegally with the rioters. The first court date began on July 8. On August 5, 2020, the charges were dismissed without prejudice, with the Scottsdale Police Department saying it was "in the best interest of the community" and that a federal criminal investigation would be completed instead. On February 19, 2018, an off-duty police officer working security at Scottsdale Fashion Square shot and killed
5481-457: The luxury renovations from 2018 throughout the exterior and interior of the southern Nordstrom wing. It would include "two-story storefronts and exterior-facing retail buildings at the south entrance, and a porte cochere that will incorporate up to five destination restaurants", and a luxury valet service. Macerich also stated, "Everything will come together to deliver a more cohesive and holistic luxury experience for guests and retailers throughout
5568-471: The major nightlife for the area and is a major art center of metro Phoenix. Scottsdale's main cultural district is also in this area, which includes the high-end Scottsdale Fashion Square , one of the country's 20 largest malls. The district has seen a revival, with new condominiums and hotels under construction. The Shea Corridor is so named because it is in close proximity to the east-west Shea Boulevard. The houses in this region were generally built during
5655-484: The majority of Scottsdale residents consider themselves of, or practicing of, the Christian faith(s) – including Protestant and Roman Catholic – the city's high population growth over the years has resulted in a more diverse population. Most notably, greater numbers of Eastern Orthodox and Jews have been added to the population. Though smaller in number, Hindu , Sikh and Buddhist communities also exist within
5742-455: The mall's east corner near Scottsdale and Camelback roads. Later in 2021 a luxury fitness center, Life Time Fitness , announced they would be opening outside of the northwest luxury entrance. The 40,000-square-foot, three-level fitness center would be outside the mall's so-called "luxury wing," where Nobu, Tocaya Modern Mexican, Zinque, and other restaurants are located. In early October 2022, Macerich reported they were going to be continuing
5829-549: The mall's request for increased building heights to develop hotel, office, and residential spaces. Macerich addressed some community concerns by increasing setback requirements, adding open spaces, and limiting building heights to 90 feet in certain areas. Scottsdale Fashion Square has undergone significant transformations, including the introduction of new high-end stores and extensive construction projects. As of 2023, several long-time tenants, including Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, and Ann Taylor, have closed their stores due to
5916-446: The mall's shift towards becoming a luxury center. ASU professor Hitendra Chaturvedu commented that this was a smart decision to take advantage of the growing affluence in the area. Despite these strategic moves, the mall has faced criticism for not renewing leases of long-time tenants and prioritizing luxury retailers. Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona , United States, and
6003-491: The man died at the scene. The suspect, who had a warrant for his arrest on drug violations, was found with several shoplifted items and a loaded semi-automatic handgun. The off-duty officer involved in the shooting, a 12-year veteran of the Scottsdale Police Department, was placed on paid administrative leave following the incident. A parking garage adjacent to the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall (aka
6090-490: The most AAA Five-Diamond hotels and resorts in the United States. In 2015, AAA bestowed four such properties in Scottsdale with the highest honor: The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites, part of The Luxury Collection , Four Seasons Hotels Scottsdale at Troon North, and the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Princess Resort and Spa. In 2016, Scottsdale had the highest number of destination spas per capita of any city in
6177-570: The motto "The West's Most Western Town". The seal, depicting a mounted cowboy surrounded by a 64-pointed starburst, was designed by Mrs. Gene Brown Pennington. The city also became a tourist destination with the opening of the city's first modern resorts, the Hotel Valley Ho and the Safari Hotel , in 1956. The town began a period of rapid population growth after its incorporation in 1951, growing from 2,000 to 10,000 residents during
6264-550: The newspaper, then called the Arizona Republican , published an article about the plan, they erroneously called the town "Scottsdale." The article drew some publicity for the town, and ultimately this convinced Utley to change his filing and officially name the town "Scottsdale." In 1896, the Scottsdale Public School system was established, and opened the first schoolhouse, which was followed by
6351-450: The northern section of the mall. In 1977, a competing mall, the fully enclosed Camelview Plaza, was built just west of Scottsdale Fashion Square, on the other side of North 70th Street. The competing mall was developed by Chicago business-man John F. Cuneo. Belli & Belli also of Chicago were the architects of the new mall. Camelview Plaza boasted Los Angeles department store Bullock's and Sakowitz . The shopping center also included
6438-618: The oldest Reform Judaism congregation in the Phoenix metropolitan area is in Scottsdale, and is the largest congregation in Arizona . In North Scottsdale, there is the Jewish Community Center of Phoenix and the New Shul. The community center was originally in central Phoenix, it had eventually outgrown the location and was looking to relocate and build a more expansive campus. In 2009, a new Armenian Apostolic church
6525-589: The opening of the first general store by J. L. Davis, which also housed the first post office for Scottsdale in 1897. In the early 1900s the community supported an artists and writers culture, culminating in the opening of the region's first resort in 1909, the Ingleside Inn, just south of the Arizona Canal and west of the Crosscut Canal (Indian School Road at about 64th Street) in what
6612-419: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 101,290 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. According to the 2010 census, 51.7% of Scottsdale's population was female, while 48.3% was male. 17.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 20 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 49, 22.8% from 50 to 64 and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age
6699-406: The property." This renovation started in late January 2023. By 2023, since the government lockdown , Scottsdale Fashion Square had announced several new additions, including Hermès , Gucci Men's Store , Versace , Warby Parker , Fabletics , Levi's , Golden Goose , Casper , Capital One Café , Buck Mason , Psycho Bunny , and Lucid Studio . In May 2023, Scottsdale Fashion Square announced
6786-433: The renovation completed in the fall of 2018. Apple relocated their store from Biltmore Fashion Park to build a new store at the Scottsdale Fashion Square location on September 29, 2018. In 2019, Scottsdale Fashion Square transformed the former Barneys New York location into a co-working space operated by Industrious , a Manhattan-based company. The co-working space spans two stories and approximately 33,000 square feet at
6873-533: The rest of Phoenix have seen an everlasting influence from Wright. Many buildings throughout the region were designed by him. His influence on the regional architecture is commemorated by a major street bearing his name and a 125-foot (38 m) spire memorial designed by Wright in North Scottsdale. Among the more significant events during the years of World War II was the opening of Thunderbird II Airfield in 1942 (it later became Scottsdale Airport), where 5,500 pilot cadets received their primary flight training before
6960-577: The second highest sales per square foot mall in the country, The center is anchored by Neiman Marcus , Macy's , Nordstrom , and Dillard's . One Scottsdale, a multi-use development by DMB Associates, aims to be the next luxury retail center serving the North Scottsdale area. In a three-mile (4.8 km) radius, the center sees an average household income of $ 110,292, and its 10-mile (16 km) zone has more households earning over $ 100,000 than several famous retail destinations, including Bal Harbour , Naples , Aspen , and The Hamptons . Palmeraie,
7047-522: The virus. Eventually they received the Bureau Veritas ’ SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Certification, recognizing its best-in-class hygiene and safety protocols. This certification, granted by a world-leading provider in testing, inspection, and certification, acknowledges that the 1.9-million-square-foot center has exceeded stringent requirements to minimize the onsite risk of virus spread. “The health and safety of our shoppers and employees
7134-451: The war's end. Scottsdale was the site of a German POW camp at the intersection of Scottsdale and Thomas Roads in what today is Papago Park. In 1950, the town continued to grow as Motorola became the first of many technology companies to build a plant in Scottsdale. It built a second plant in 1956. With a population of approximately 2,000, the city was incorporated on June 25, 1951. It appointed its first mayor , Malcolm White, and adopted
7221-516: The working-class neighborhood. The median resale home price is US$ 291,500, compared to $ 667,450 in North Scottsdale. Part of McDowell Road in South Scottsdale used to be known as "Motor Mile," having at one time 31 dealerships on the street. The strip at one time generated over $ 10 million in sales tax revenue each year and was one of the most profitable auto-miles in the United States. In recent years, many of these dealerships have left
7308-478: Was 42 years. According to a 2007 estimate, the median household income was $ 90,533 and the median family income for a family was $ 122,289. The per capita income was $ 59,158. About 3.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Scottsdale is home to a large number of churches , chapels , temples , synagogues , mosques and other places of religious worship. Though
7395-509: Was anchored by two local Phoenix stores, department store Goldwater's and supermarket AJ Bayless . At the time, the primary competitor was the Los Arcos Mall , a fully enclosed mall built in 1969, also located in Scottsdale. Its early financial success led to an expansion of the west-side of the mall in 1974, which nearly doubled the square-footage of the mall. This expansion also added an additional department store, Diamond's , to
7482-541: Was built in the city, representing the larger numbers of Armenians in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The tourism industry is Scottsdale's primary employer, accounting for 39% of the city's workforce. In 2005, Scottsdale attracted over 7.5 million visitors to the city, providing an economic impact of over $ 3.1 billion. The city of Scottsdale is tied with Atlanta for fourth, after New York City, Las Vegas, and Chicago respectively, as having
7569-548: Was built. Between 1908 and 1933, due to the construction of the Granite Reef and Roosevelt dams (in 1908 and 1911, respectively), Scottsdale's population experienced a boom, growing steadily during those years. It became a small market town providing services for families involved in the agricultural industry. During the First World War , Scottsdale and its environs supported a large cotton farming industry, due to
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