Low taxes, a relatively new city, and a snow-free environment. In addition, there are still some high-income opportunities in Phoenix, Chandler and. Larger lots, larger homes and lower taxes aren't the only reasons rich people are abandoning their big-city lifestyles for Scottsdale. Technology workers, entrepreneurs and retirees are also moving to the area in search of business opportunities, pristine golf courses, warm weather and landscapes inspirational.
Notable regional centers include Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter in north Scottsdale, and Scottsdale Fashion Square in downtown Scottsdale, a major destination for upscale shoppers. The Downtown Trolley runs through downtown Scottsdale and the Neighborhood Trolley runs from downtown Scottsdale to the southern neighborhoods of Scottsdale and connects to the city of Tempe's free public transit station, the Tempe Orbit, on Roosevelt and Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale Fashion Square presents the Old Town Scottsdale lifestyle with approximately 2 million square feet of luxury retail space. The largest is the Scottsdale Main Street Arts District, which houses the largest and most diverse collection of styles and genres, the more contemporary Marshall Way Art District, and the more touristy and Western-themed Old Town district, which features the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
In 1999, the school opened a second campus at Scottsdale Airfield, allowing it to serve the business community and north of Scottsdale. During my trip, I strolled the bustling streets of South Scottsdale and explored the city's wealthiest areas in North Scottsdale and the nearby Paradise Valley, where sprawling estates dot the mountainous desert landscape. Scottsdale Fashion Square features Old Town Scottsdale, which is among the 30 largest shopping malls in the country and offers upscale luxury and luxury stores. Scottsdale housed a German prisoner of war camp at the intersection of Scottsdale and Thomas highways, in what is now Papago Park.
Searching the Internet for first-rate accommodations for my trip, I discovered that two of the state's best resorts are in Arizona's affluent enclave: the Phoenician in Scottsdale and the Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley. The Scottsdale Jaycees Sun Parade, a month-long annual event held in Scottsdale since 1954.
