Open Space Vista

We don't live in a national park and much of the land that is now open space will be developed.

This land just east of Pima Road may be spared from development.  It is part of the approximately 19,000 acres that the the City of Scottsdale hopes to add to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. If this land is purchased, then this roadside view will be preserved as pictured here.  In terms of offering a visitor a scenic drive, this is the best possible case.

However, much of the land along our scenic corridors will be developed.  How can we give future travelers on our roads a sense of open space and the Sonoran Desert after development occurs?  What can we do to increase the scenic value of roads passing through areas that have already been developed?   The recommendations provide answers. And, most of the answers are not expensive to implement.  Continue this tour to learn about the positive impact these recommendations will have on preserving our scenic corridors.