On Tuesday night the City Council conducted a Work-Study Session on a plan to revitalize the McDowell Road Corridor and restore Southern Scottsdale to an area of economic prosperity. Many of the issues and objectives discussed have been on the Scottsdale Gateway Alliance agenda for months.
In fact SGA was cited as a positive example of a private sector organization composed of businesses and neighborhoods in Southern Scottsdale that is willing to collaborate with the city to achieve mutual goals.
The city’s plan is still evolving. However, the Council reached consensus on several important issues, beginning with the boundaries of the city’s efforts. The “working” northern boundary of the designated revitalization area begins at Osborn Road. (The east, west and southern boundaries are self-explanatory.) Council members also agreed on the priorities of creating an “identity” for the McDowell Road Corridor, planting new landscaping, placing public art and working with residents to help guide the revitalization process.
Following the Council’s input and ideas, they directed the staff to polish up the plan and return at an undetermined date with a more specific course of action.
SGA members intend to meet with the city’s planning and economic vitality departments in the near future to present our group’s strategic priorities.
To watch the recorded City Council meeting, click here. (Comments about SGA begin at 19:00).