By Terrance Thornton | Scottsdale Independent
While downtown Scottsdale is made up of quaint shops, a robust gallery district and a vivid nightlife scene many say the true straw that stirs that economic cocktail has always been Scottsdale Stadium.
During February and March there is no better place to be on planet Earth for baseball fans than Scottsdale Stadium as thousands flock, millions are spent and downtown Scottsdale soaks it all in — from retail purchases to dinner and libation experiences.
But downtown Scottsdale is in decline, city officials say, as other corners of the municipality become commerce hubs leaving a new initiative before local leaders: where does downtown Scottsdale fit in the 21st Century?
As times change, so do the desires of municipal partners as Scottsdale City Council Tuesday, Sept. 12 voted to allow up to $900,000 from the stadium facilities capital improvement fund to reconstruct portions of Scottsdale Stadium including:
