Scottsdale still a liveable city!
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6/22/2006
The past few years have seen explosive growth in the Phoenix Metro area. Despite the astronomical rise in house prices, Scottsdale remains a relatively safe, clean and enjoyable community to live in. The weather is ideal all year round, if you don't mind hot summers! Overall crime is relatively low, but keep in mind that Arizona as a whole has among the highest rates of car theft, and some of the most aggressive drivers in the country. Health facilities are plenty, but many people with managed care insurance plans are finding it hard to obtain an available Primary Care Provider; AZ has been heavily penetrated by Managed Care organizations, so many doctors are finding they cannot stay in business or become too overloaded. Downtown or "Old" Scottsdale has become quite the hip, trendy area, with many young adults in their 20's and 30's who hang out at local clubs, restaurants and the Valley Ho hotel/spa. You'd be surprised at the number of good restaurants, and it's even harder to get into some of them than when I lived back in Los Angeles!
Randy | Scottsdale, AZ