| Truly, Scottsdale is an area that possesses | | | | abound and thrive in this neighborhood. |
| distinct natural beauty. Currently, the city is | | | | Conversely, the area is seeing an array of |
| evolving into a large urban area with a soaring list | | | | trendsetting restaurants and nightclubs as well. Old |
| of amenities. Specifically, Downtown and South | | | | is not forgotten and the new anchors itself to the |
| Scottsdale are successfully revitalizing and | | | | past, in turn, both are transformed. |
| renewing for the demands of a new millennium. | | | | Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained |
| Downtown Contemporary Condominiums | | | | Keeping up with a growing population's desire for |
| Scottsdale's central core or downtown area is | | | | leisure and need for various services, commercial |
| exploding with condominium growth. Opulent lofts | | | | ventures are reinventing themselves. Millions of |
| and new waterfront condos are emerging from | | | | square feet of office space has been built or |
| once vacant lots. As the city takes advantage of | | | | refurbished from existing buildings since the new |
| what's left of the open spaces, growth goes | | | | millennium began. |
| vertical. | | | | Investment opportunities abound in the downtown |
| Situated close to unique retail shops, trendy | | | | and southern areas of Scottsdale. The city is |
| restaurants and popular nightspots, condominium | | | | eloquently positioning itself as an arbiter of change. |
| living in this area is quite appealing. Residents may | | | | The Scottsdale City Council is backing revitalization |
| choose to purchase a new condo ranging in price | | | | projects for the area that encourages commercial |
| from $1 million and above or purchase an updated | | | | as well as residential growth. |
| condo conversion for around $250,000 and above. | | | | A New South Scottsdale |
| Advantages of condominium living in this area are | | | | Historically, by the 1950's and 60's the entire |
| experienced by all, no matter the price range. | | | | Valley of the Sun was emerging as a major city |
| Maintenance is low; the commute to and from | | | | of the Southwest. In this period, Scottsdale's city |
| work is decreased. Residents enjoy close | | | | center expanded further south until it eventually |
| proximity to cultural centers and museums. | | | | touched the city of Tempe. |
| Lifestyle | | | | Ranch style homes from the mid 20th Century |
| Scottsdale boasts more art galleries per capita | | | | populate this southern portion of the city. Their |
| than almost any other city in the United States, | | | | uniqueness and charm are still apparent. These |
| with 110 art galleries located within the city's | | | | older homes are rising in value as the entire city |
| downtown area. Museums like the Scottsdale | | | | flourishes. |
| Historical Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of | | | | Also on the rise in this specific area, new and |
| Contemporary Art are also centrally located. The | | | | re-energized office and retail space. |
| Scottsdale Center for the Arts is amidst the | | | | Forecasters predict continued development and |
| same city center right next to historic Old Town. | | | | growth for both Downtown and South Scottsdale. |
| Scottsdale's wild western history is certainly not | | | | As burgeoning new developments in North |
| forgotten in Old Town. Retail shops from western | | | | Scottsdale take root, these existent areas of |
| novelty to upscale Southwestern art galleries | | | | Scottsdale continue to blossom. |