By Yihyun Jeong | The Republic
Scottsdale developer Fred Unger died Saturday after a seven-year battle with cancer, his family confirmed.
The 69-year-old founder and president of Scottsdale-based Spring Creek Development was responsible for many of the city’s landmark projects including the Royal Palms Resort, the Hermosa Inn and the canal Waterfront downtown.
“His long battle with cancer has come to an end and while his journey on this material world may be over, his legacy will continue through the countless people he touched along the way,” the family said in a statement.