What’s Coming to Scottsdale in 2026 & 2027?
Scottsdale continues to evolve, and some of the most significant changes are happening along the Scottsdale Road corridor and in North Scottsdale.
New residential communities, mixed-use developments, restaurants, retail and amenities are changing what it looks like to live in different parts of the city.
For someone considering buying or relocating to Scottsdale, these projects are worth understanding. A home purchase is also a decision about the area around it, including what exists today and what may be coming in the years ahead.
Here are several Scottsdale developments I’m watching in 2026 and heading into 2027.
1. One Scottsdale
Scottsdale Road + Loop 101
One Scottsdale is one of the most significant long-term developments to watch in North Scottsdale.
The approximately 120-acre mixed-use development sits at Scottsdale Road and Loop 101. The broader vision includes residential, retail, restaurants, office and hospitality uses. DMB Development currently describes One Scottsdale as having 1.8 million square feet of entitled non-residential space, along with residential and hotel entitlements.
The project is particularly relevant in 2026 because Scottsdale City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the One Scottsdale development plan on June 9, 2026.
Why buyers should care
Location is the story here.
One Scottsdale sits near Loop 101, the Scottsdale Airpark, shopping and dining, while also providing convenient access to many established North Scottsdale communities.
As this part of Scottsdale Road continues to develop, buyers considering the surrounding area should understand both the existing amenities and the long-term development plans.
Bryce’s take: When you are comparing homes in a developing area, look beyond the house. Future development can affect traffic patterns, nearby amenities, views and the overall character of an area. Those factors are worth understanding before you buy.
2. Optima McDowell Mountain
Scottsdale Road near Mayo Boulevard
Optima McDowell Mountain is already taking shape and is one of the most substantial residential projects underway in North Scottsdale.
The City of Scottsdale approved the mixed-use project for 1,330 residential units and approximately 36,000 square feet of commercial space across 21.8 acres at 18777 N. Scottsdale Road.
The first apartment building debuted in 2025. In July 2026, Optima reported that its second residential tower, a 196-unit condominium building, had topped out, with resident move-ins scheduled to begin in 2027. The larger plan calls for six eight-story residential buildings.
Why buyers should care
Optima represents another residential option in a part of North Scottsdale traditionally associated with single-family communities, golf and lower-density desert development.
For buyers who want North Scottsdale access without necessarily wanting a traditional single-family home, projects like this broaden the choices.
It also reinforces how much activity is occurring along the Scottsdale Road corridor.
3. The Parque
Scottsdale Road + Bell Road area
The former CrackerJax site at 16001 N. Scottsdale Road is planned to become The Parque, a large mixed-use development.
City planning documents describe plans for approximately 1,236 residential units, 223 hotel rooms and 253,000 square feet of commercial space on roughly 32 acres. A preliminary plat associated with the project remains active with the City of Scottsdale as of 2026.
Because the project remains in the development process, buyers should treat its ultimate mix and timing as subject to change.
Why buyers should care
This is a highly visible Scottsdale Road location near Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter, the Airpark and numerous North Scottsdale neighborhoods.
A large mixed-use project here has the potential to add another concentration of residences, dining, retail and hospitality to an already active portion of the city.
For buyers evaluating nearby neighborhoods, it is exactly the type of future development I want them to know about before purchasing.
4. North Scottsdale's Scottsdale Road Corridor Is Changing
The bigger story may actually be what happens when you look at these projects together.
The Parque, Optima McDowell Mountain and One Scottsdale are all positioned along the broader North Scottsdale Road corridor.
Each is different, but collectively they point toward additional residential density and a greater mix of housing, dining, retail, hospitality and services in an area already anchored by major destinations and employment centers.
That matters because North Scottsdale has historically offered a different lifestyle from Old Town and central Scottsdale.
The addition of more mixed-use environments gives future residents more choices in how they live within North Scottsdale.
For some buyers, having restaurants, services and amenities closer to home is a major advantage. Others specifically move north because they want more space, privacy and a quieter desert setting.
Neither preference is universally better. The important question is which version of Scottsdale fits how you actually want to live.
5. Scottsdale's Restaurant and Retail Scene Keeps Growing
Large developments are only part of what is changing.
Scottsdale continues to attract new restaurant, hospitality and retail concepts.
Recent 2026 additions and announcements have included the North Scottsdale location of The Henry, which opened at Scottsdale 101 in March, along with new Scottsdale dining concepts and additions around Scottsdale Quarter and Scottsdale Fashion Square.
This matters more to real estate than people sometimes realize.
Restaurants and shopping do not determine whether a home is a good investment, but they absolutely affect how an area functions day to day. Proximity to coffee, groceries, restaurants, fitness, entertainment and major roads can meaningfully change the experience of living in a neighborhood.
What Does All of This Mean for Scottsdale Buyers?
Development is not automatically a reason to buy somewhere, and it is not automatically a reason to avoid an area.
It is information you should have before making the decision.
When I help someone evaluate a Scottsdale neighborhood, I want them to understand what is there today, along with major approved or proposed projects that could affect how the area evolves.
That can include:
- Planned residential and commercial development
- New construction communities
- Road and infrastructure projects
- Nearby retail and restaurants
- Vacant parcels and approved land uses
- Traffic and accessibility
- Housing type and density
- Proximity to employment centers
- Existing neighborhood character
The City of Scottsdale maintains an Active Cases and Permits map for projects initiated before January 2026 and now uses its SPUR system for newer planning and permitting activity. These are useful resources when researching development around a property.
Considering a Move to Scottsdale?
Scottsdale can look completely different depending on where you buy.
Old Town, McCormick Ranch, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon North and the areas surrounding the Scottsdale Airpark each offer a very different combination of homes, amenities, access and lifestyle.
My job is to help you understand those differences before you choose the house.
If you're considering Scottsdale, I can help you understand what's already here, what's changing and which neighborhoods make the most sense for the way you want to live.
Development plans, timelines, uses and project specifications can change. Information above is based on City of Scottsdale records and publicly available project information as of September 2026. Buyers should independently verify information material to a purchase.
