🌱 Housing Shortage Report + Museum of Illusions

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 110 Low: 85.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. A new report indicates that Scottsdale's housing crisis is worse than previously estimated. According to the study by Elliott D. Pollack and Company, the city will have thousands fewer units than previously estimated. The report was given to the Scottsdale City Council on Wednesday. The main focus of the report is that the city's workforce is being priced out of the market. (The Arizona Republic)
2. The Scottsdale City Council has approved Westworld Horse Barn renovations. The contract is for $715,401 and will increase the facility's rentable space. The contract was approved on Wednesday during the council's regular meeting. (Daily Independent)
3. Scottsdale's AZ Boardwalk will open the Museum of Illusions this year. The 5,700 square foot space will share thrilling illusions with roughly 1 million individuals that visit the area each year. The AZ Boardwalk is also home to the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Balloonacy At The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (11:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting Cat's Pajamas Bistro At The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale reminds the community to ensure monsoon preparedness BEFORE a storm event occurs. Click to learn more about preparing for the monsoon season. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is currently celebrating 75 years of operation. The chamber will be hosting its annual Member Palooza on Sept. 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Stadium Fieldhouse. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Department is currently hiring Recreation Leaders. Click to learn more and apply today. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.