A proposal by some Scottsdale City Council members to temporarily shut down some downtown streets to make way for street fairs and other pedestrian-friendly activities has drawn a mixed response from their colleagues as well as downtown business owners.
The cityâs strategic plan initially included a goal to âconsider pilot to temporarily turn some Old Town streets into walk-only zones for one weekend per month.â
Council later removed the âwalk-onlyâ stipulation after some pushback from local business owners, instead opting to âconsider pilot to temporarily turn some Old Town streets into more walkable areas to encourage more foot traffic and business activities including focused activities and events.â
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A plan detailing Scottsdale s growth over the next 10 years will go to voters in November.
The City Council approved the plan unanimously Tuesday after spending more than a year consulting residents and drafting the document.
The state-mandated general plan serves as a guide for decisions that range from the city s character and future developments to how people travel in Scottsdale. The plan and visions for how the city should grow have long been contentious issues in Scottsdale.
Although state law requires cities to update the plan every 10 years, Scottsdale is operating under its 2001 plan after voters rejected a proposal in 2012 by a 2% margin.
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