Scottsdale city (1990 pop. 130,069), Maricopa co., central Ariz.; settled in 1895 by Winfield Scott, inc. 1951. It is a resort and retirement center in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Manufacturing includes electronic and transportation equipment, chemicals, plastic products, pharmaceuticals, and furniture. Agriculture is important to the surrounding area, which is watered by canals of the Salt River project (see Salt River valley ). Scottsdale is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities; its population more than doubled between 1980 and 2000. The Heard Museum North, a contemporary art museum, and numerous galleries are there, and the city hosts many cultural events. The San Francisco Giants have spring training facilities in the city. Taliesin West, an architectural school and community founded by Frank Lloyd Wright , is N of the city.

Scottsdale

The City in Brief

Founded: 1888 (incorporated, 1951)

Head Official: Mayor Mary Manross (NP) (since 2004)

City Population

1980: 88,622

1990: 130,099

2000: 202,705

2003 estimate: 217,989

Percent change, 1990–2000: 55.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 141st

U.S. rank in 1990: 139th

U.S. rank in 2000: 99th (State rank: 5th)

Metropolitan Area Population (CMSA)

1980: 1,509,175

1990: 2,238,480

2000: 3,251,876

Percent change, 1990–2000: 45.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 26th

U.S. rank in 1990: 20th

U.S. rank in 2000: 14th

Area: 184.5 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,250 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 70.3° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 7.05 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services; trade; finance, insurance and real estate; manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (January 2005)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 10,134

Major Colleges and Universities: Scottsdale Community College

Daily Newspaper: Scottsdale Progress Tribune

Martino, Steve (1947– ). American land-scape-architect, known for desert gardens. He designed Papago Park which lies between Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ (early 1990s).

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