Staff Writer | Mayor of Scottsdale
Scottsdale is delivering street, parking lot and alley improvements citywide, including a major investment in Old Town as part of the municipality’s revitalization efforts.
The city spent an estimated $18.5 million on fall paving, with $7 million dedicated to Old Town, Scottsdale officials report.
By comparison, the Fall 2024 paving season cost about $7 million. Crews resurfaced more than 1.5 million square yards of streets and parking lots citywide, including nearly 368,000 square yards in Old Town, according to a press release.
“Investing in infrastructure is investing in Scottsdale’s future,” Mayor Lisa Borowsky said. “These improvements enhance safety, support local businesses and preserve the character of Old Town while meeting the needs of a business community.”
Several pavement preservation methods were used, including fog seal to protect pavement in good condition and micro seal to improve skid resistance and fill imperfections.
For heavily traveled streets, crews used mill-and-overlay—a process that removes the top layer of worn asphalt and replaces it with new pavement.
The program required coordination among city staff and 16 contractors and subcontractors. In Old Town, projects were carefully phased to maintain access for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers while minimizing disruption to businesses and neighborhoods.
