Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nationÕs most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business. As city employees, we pride ourselves on providing Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community ScottsdaleÕs vibrant downtown is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries. Visit ScottsdaleDowntown.com ScottsdaleÕs McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the cityÕs northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.