Good morning, Scottsdale, AZ. A Flood Watch remains in effect through noon, with another 1 to 2 inches possible in low-lying areas.
- 🏎️ The Autobox plans 15 luxury garages. The company’s second Scottsdale development is expected to open in 2027.
- 💧 Scottsdale prepares for Colorado River cuts. The city is watching federal decisions that could reduce its Colorado River supply.
- 🏠 A DC Ranch home sold for $11 million. The house was built in 2024, according to county records.
- 🎨 A monthlong gallery show opens Tuesday. Wilde Meyer Gallery is featuring longtime artists at its Marshall Way space.
- 🏫 Saguaro HS hosts open house Thursday. The full-campus event begins at 6 PM.
- 🎸 Three Phoenix concerts are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday. Chicago and Styx, Brandon Flowers, and Kamelot play this week.
The Autobox plans a second Scottsdale garage development
The Autobox is planning 15 privately owned luxury garages and an owners’ clubhouse at its second Scottsdale development, with completion expected in 2027.
Key facts:
- What: A private garage development with individually owned units.
- Size: 15 garages plus a shared clubhouse.
- Developer: The Autobox.
- Timing: Completion is anticipated in 2027.
- Why it matters: Scottsdale is getting another property built specifically for storing and gathering around high-value vehicle collections.
This is not a conventional storage complex. The garages will be privately owned, putting the project closer to Scottsdale’s luxury real-estate market than its self-storage market. The site, garage sizes, pricing, and construction schedule have not been released.
What to watch: The next useful details will be the site, garage sizes, pricing, and construction schedule. Read the project report.
The week
Tuesday, Sept. 1
🎨 Wilde Meyer Gallery opens “The Classics.” The monthlong show features longtime gallery artists including Linda Carter Holman, Jim Budish, and Jack Roberts. It runs through Sept. 30 at 4142 N. Marshall Way in the Arts District. Details.
🛠️ Civic Center Makerspace holds open lab hours. Visitors ages 12 and older can use the library’s tools, equipment, and art supplies during the three-hour session. Participants may also bring projects already underway. Details.
🍽️ Cala serves a $55 neighborhood dinner. Neighborhood Nights brings a three-course menu to Cala Scottsdale at 7501 E. Camelback Road every Tuesday and Wednesday. It is a midweek option near Fashion Square without a weekend reservation scramble. Details.
Tuesday evening, Sept. 1
📚 Arabian Library holds its monthly book discussion. The informal group meets at the library on East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road and covers the selected book plus related film, television, and current events. Details.
🗣️ Appaloosa Library’s teen board meets. Scottsdale teens ages 12 to 18 can help shape library programs and collections while earning volunteer experience. Details.
Friday through Sunday
🎤 A Foreigner tribute plays Casino Arizona Friday. 4NR performs at 7:30 PM in the showroom near Loop 101 and McKellips. Casino Arizona sits across Pima Road in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, not Scottsdale. Tickets.
🎶 MAOSHO plays ASU Kerr Sunday afternoon. The world-music performance begins at 4 PM at 6110 N. Scottsdale Road. The small venue makes this a quieter alternative to the week’s arena shows. Tickets.
Around Scottsdale
💧 Possible Colorado River cuts matter to Scottsdale’s water planning. Federal decisions on the river could reduce supplies available to Central Arizona, and Scottsdale is preparing for that possibility. The immediate issue is long-term supply planning, not a newly announced household restriction. Details.
🏠 A 2024-built DC Ranch home recently sold for about $11 million. The sale appears in Maricopa County property records and offers a fresh marker for the top end of North Scottsdale’s housing market. County records.
🌧️ Monday’s Flood Watch includes Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Storms could produce another 1 to 2 inches, with the greatest concern at low-water crossings and other low-lying areas. The watch expires at noon unless extended. NWS alert.
From the schools
🏫 Saguaro HS opens the full campus Thursday. The Sabercats’ open house begins at 6 PM and is listed as an entire-school event. Families can use the evening to meet staff and learn the campus routine early in the semester. School calendar.
📅 SUSD schools close for Labor Day. Scottsdale Unified School District has no classes Monday, Sept. 7. District calendar.
Around the Valley
A few early-week picks across Phoenix for Scottsdale residents willing to make the drive.
🎸 Chicago and Styx play Tuesday night. The two longtime rock bands bring their joint Windy Cities Tour to Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Two full catalogs share one arena bill. Tickets.
🎤 Brandon Flowers plays The Van Buren Tuesday. The Killers frontman performs in downtown Phoenix for a one-night solo stop. The Van Buren is a much smaller room than his band normally plays. Tickets.
⚔️ Kamelot brings its Dark Asylum tour Wednesday. The symphonic metal band plays The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix. It is the week’s heavier alternative to the arena-rock bill. Tickets.