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Councilman Greg Stanton's
Scottsdale Republic My Turn Column
March 2006
Papago Park Plan a Boost for Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe
For Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe residents, Papago Park is a backyard - an incredible gem in the heart of our metropolitan region. The Park is located geographically in Phoenix and Tempe and has a long, eastern border with Scottsdale. It is the key spot where all three cities come together, and we are fortunate to have this great resource just minutes away.
Papago Park is in the center of the fastest growing, large metropolitan area in the country. It is an essential component for maintaining our quality of life here in the Valley.
Together with colleagues from all three cities, we have formed a tri-city coalition to develop a new, regional master plan for Papago Park, so it can get even more use from Valley residents, tourists visiting the area and our neighbors from throughout the state. The Papago Salado Association, guided by Phoenix Zoo President and CEO Jeff Williamson, has also been a big help with this effort. We have held two joint meetings to date, including one in February. The Urban Land Institute is providing expert help.
Papago Park is a great resource - home to popular destinations like the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden and Cactus League baseball. But the Park is also a place just to get away – to hike, bike and jog in a real, desert setting. It also includes the Hall of Flame and Arizona Historical Society museums, golf courses, a lake and much more. We are also excited that the park will be the location of many of the activities for Arizona's upcoming 2012 centennial celebration.
Thank you to Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross and Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman, our City Council colleagues in the three cities, the Papago Salado Association, the Urban Land Institute and the many interested residents who have helped with the plan. Together, we will save open space and make Papago Park even better.
This is just the start of our exciting tri-city effort. All involved will keep working to make Papago Park an internationally known gem in the desert.
Phoenix City Councilman Greg Stanton represents Arcadia and the Papago Park area. If you have any questions about any issues, please feel free to call Councilman Stanton's office at 602-262-7491, e-mail greg.stanton@phoenix.gov or visit phoenix.gov/district6.
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