On Oct. 26, Scottsdale Arts and the city of Scottsdale celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Windows to the West” by artist Louise Nevelson, the first large-scale piece in the city’s
The mall is not for shopping; rather, it's a tiny oasis in the urban desert surrounded by eateries and City of Scottsdale facilities (including City Hall and the terrific Civic Center Library) and replete with perennial flowers and greenery, paths for strolling, gurgling fountains, sculptural works and one of the best viewing angles of Camelback Mountain especially in the half-hour before dusk. The adjoining Scottsdale Center for the Arts is a bastion of the performing and visual arts, featuring two stages (capacities: 838 and 130) and five galleries. Next to that is the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Will Bruder of Burton Barr Central Library fame.
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City of Scottsdale
This project will rebuild portions of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall as the community’s signature special event and public gathering space.
Scottsdale plans to revamp its civic center with a modern design meant to attract events and tourists while providing residents with a daily destination.
“Holding a special event at the civic center requires an event producer to invest more prep time and money than at other comparable venues due to lack of infrastructure,” Erin Walsh, public information officer, said in an online video. “With few regional competitors for large events in a park-like, outdoor setting, an updated public space will place Scottsdale in a competitive position to attract large-scale events.”