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Farmland Fades as Scottsdale Encroaches on Open Fields
Scottsdale once rooted in farming shifts toward development as 600 acres of tillable land dwindle. Searles notes most land from canal to Tempe may be built over within 12 to 18 months, except washes where city rules pause sale. Nearby Indian Community plans to lease some land but keep large areas cultivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tempe
Scottsdale
Indian School Rds
Indian Bend
Searles
Saguaro High
Schrader
Indian School Rd
Zimmerman
Osborn ‘Rd
Wash
Scottsdalias
McDowell’ Rd