about scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains. It is bordered by Phoenix to the West, the Tonto National Forrest to the North, the McDowell Mountains to the East, and the Salt River to the South.

Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Scottsdale's vibrant Old Town is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.

Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city's northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.

Sky Harbor International Airport is just 15 minutes away from site and easily accessible via Loop 101. Annual attendance of (OdySea 2.3 million, TopGolf 600,000, Salt River Fields 455,000 & Talking Stick Golf Club 70,000) are all within one mile of The Shops at Riverwalk.

  • 2016 Daytime Population in the immediate trade zone 156 000
  • 2016 Average Household income in Scottsdale, Arizona $118,000
  • Total Employees in trade zone 108,000
  • Two full-diamond interchanges and visibility to many cars daily 180,000/day
  • Existing freeway pylon signage dedicated to retail users 40’ Tall

Location benefits

Just east of Phoenix Scottsdale is one of the country’s most stirring and sophisticated places. From the Sonoran Desert to luxury resorts, chef-proprietor restaurants and world-class shopping, Scottsdale has become a magnet for Fortune 500 companies, technology firms migrating from Silicon Valley and executives looking a balance or work and play.

  • Freeway 101
  • Talking Stick Resort
  • Pavilions
  • Food
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Historic Old Town
  • Art Galleries
  • Golf Resorts
  • Exciting Nightlife scene around Pavilions
  • Pool Parties

Location Map

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.

15 min from the Sky Harbor International Airport to the site

9 million visitors per year

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