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Scottsdale is the smallest of the three cities in the Phoenix conurbation, but it is definitely the place to live. It has grown sharply since its incorporation in 1951 - form a population of 2000 to more than 210,000 inhabitants in 2005. During that time it has developed into a city that is renowned for its high quality of life.
Scottsdale is one of the major retail areas in the South West. It has more than 15 shopping centers, and concentrates on high end and boutique shops as well as good department stores. Its nightlife has a good reputation with plenty of variety, catering to students as well as more affluent clientele.
Sports are important in Scottsdale, in particular golf. It is one of the best places to play golf in the country, with some of the most beautiful courses in the world. It is home to the FBR Open Golf Tournament, and many tourists come to Scottsdale to both watch and to play good golf. It has a rich Western history, and commemorates this with a number of rodeos.
A Little About Scottsdale:
Many students at colleges in Scottsdale, Arizona enjoy world-class golf as much as they enjoy their city's specialized educational opportunities. There are about 50 golf courses within a 30-minute drive of Scottsdale, ranging from high-class resorts to public golf courses. Scottsdale's downtown is one of Arizona's top tourist attractions with its eclectic shops, nightclubs and galleries.
Scottsdale is a beautiful city set against the scenic Sonoran Desert and McDowell Mountains. Scottsdale retains strong ties to its Native American, Spanish and western heritages, influences that show up in the city's restaurants, shops and entertainment.
In fact, Scottsdale will soon be home to a cutting edge branch of one of Arizona's top public universities. The city of more than 215,000 is partnering with the university to build a center that will focus on technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and business development.
Some officials have called the center the start of a renaissance for Scottsdale. According to local news reports, investors are bringing new shops, offices and residential buildings to downtown Scottsdale.
Currently, Scottsdale is the home to a community college with more than 10,000 students and a private college that offers one- and two-year certifications. Scottsdale also has a culinary institute, a therapeutic massage college, a graduate school of management and a school of architecture that offers graduate degrees in art, music and design.
Pursuing a degree at one of the colleges in Scottsdale, Arizona will give you both a great education and a rich experience in one of America's most desirable cities.
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