Scottsdale's getting a green makeover and its residents are being called to chime in on how to create a cooler, leafier cityscape. The local government's gunning for a robust Shade & Tree Plan – striking a balance between urban development and environmental consciousness, aiming to reduce energy use and bump up property values along the way. There's a pair of opportunities for the public to plant their thoughts, according to ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Drop by the Community Design Studio or the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park on May 15 and 16, respectively, and tell the city what you think about their leafy ambitions.
Dig deeper into the city's eco-friendly initiatives and check out the Community Sustainability Plan, up for grabs at the City Council meeting come May 21; it's part of the grand scheme in the General Plan 2035 and if you're all about sustainable futures you're going to want to join, it's happening at City Hall Kiva, notes the city's website. In a water-saving mood? Scottsdale Water's rolling out rebates early, with big savings for grass and pool removers – we’re talking cash back, folks, up to a grand five thousand dollars for residential greenery gone.
Beyond the grass, beams, and drops, Scottsdale’s also plotting to make 68th Street a safer stretch for folks hitting the pavement, blueprinting sidewalks to bridge gaps in pedestrian paths along with plunging in energy-efficient LED lighting for a brighter night walk. Details about this and more upgrades can be snagged at the public meeting scheduled for May 15 at Scottsdale Stadium, as reported by Scottsdale's official site.
Let's talk week plans; there's no shortage of city happenings for those keen on civic engagement or looking for a culture hit with Scottsdale's got a full deck of public meetings from the Human Relations Commission to the Library Board, and historical buffs can hit up the Civil War Roundtable or catch some fastball action at the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament, not to mention there's a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen heroes and for green thumbs, the Old Town Scottsdale's Farmers Market continues its roll across weekends.
Teens with an itch for politics and community service, take note – it's your chance to get on the Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council and pitch in on the local governance scene. Street maintenance and substance abuse prevention activists have also marked their turf on this month's calendar, a reminder from the city's webpage. Expect some detours, though, as ADOT throws in some fly in the ointment with closures around Loop 101 for improvement juggernauts – brace for some slowdowns but they promise it's paving the road to a smoother commute.
