When most people think of North Scottsdale, they picture mansions in gated communities. But thousands live in apartments, particularly near Frank Lloyd Wright and Shea boulevards.
Just off that intersection, for instance, North 115th Street – less than 2 miles from Desert Mountain High School – is home to three sprawling apartment communities: Cortland Scottsdale on the south side of the street; Casa Santa Fe and the Aliante adjacent on the other side of 115th.
Standing in front of the apartments on a typical night, one hears the gentle flow of fountain waters and the cascading chorus cry of cicadas and crickets…