A Year of Recognition: FY 2025/26 Community Highlights

From public safety and infrasture to economic developments and community service, Scottsdale continued investing in the people, places and programs that make our city Simply Better.

Number 1 Digital City in the U.S. 40 million dollars invested in old town scottsdale 257 days of events at westworld Scottsdazzle voted best statewide community event 11.6 acres of preserve treated to reduce wildfire risk
365 ADA Compliant Curb Ramps Installed 6 search and rescue k-9 36.7 million dollars in pavement improvements #8 top employer in arizona 4.3 million value of volunteer service contributed
12th fire station opened 1000 Constituent Services Cases Resolved $49 thousand awarded through library grants 2026 smart cities north america overall winner Top performer in governance

Keeping Scottsdale Safe

Fire station 612 opened
Improving Emergency response in northeast Scottsdale and 2,000+ incidents annually.
City ambulance service launched
Providing emergency medical transport and responding to hundreds of calls each month.
AI-powered Real Time Crime Center recognized
Named the 2026 Smart Cities North America Overall Winner for innovative public safety technology.
One of the nation's safest communities
Major crime continued to decline while Scottsdale maintained its reputation as one of America's safest cities.
the new fire station 612
New fire station 612 opened

Investing in Our Future

ADA Transition Plan approved
Creating a roadmap for hundreds of future accessibility improvements.
Water reliability strengthened
343 miles of water mains inspected and 12,134 preventative valve maintenance activities completed
Permitting made easier
The new SPUR online portal simplifies planning and development services.
Roadway improvements made more transparent.
The interactive Pavement Preservation Map lets residents see planned street projects throught 2036.

Enhancing Quality of Life

$40 million invested in Old Town Scottsdale
Supporting revitalization, walkability and beautification projects
Constituent Services reached a major milestone
More than 1,000 resident cases managed, with 90% resolved within 5 days.
Volunteers made a lasting impact
4,695 volunteers donated 129,109 hours of service valued at $4.3 million.
Railroad Park celebrated 50 years
The new Roundhouse added indoor play space, a splash pad and expanded community gathering areas.

Growing Scottsdale's Economy

Lifekind Health selected Scottsdale
Bringing 100+ high-wage jobs with an average salary of $130,000
Arbor Old Town opened
Adding 360,000 square feed of new office space in downtown Scottsdale.
WestWorld continued to drive Arizona's economy
Generating $163.6 million in statewide economic impact and supporting 1,813 jobs.