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Sunday, April 5, 2020
Big Scottsdale projects continue in virus’ wake BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor
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he economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic could halt Scottsdale’s development boom, though a number of high-profile new projects show no signs of slowing down. From the Nationwide Cavasson project in
Synagogues and churches adapt to pandemic reality
the north to Entrada and Papago Plaza in the south, Scottsdale’s major developments appear to be moving ahead in spite of the downturn, which has caused many local businesses to close and unemployment claims to soar. “There is no impact at this time. Still pushing forward with vigor!” Papago Plaza developer Lee Mashburn told the Progress via email.
Just west of Papago Plaza, the Entrada mixed-use development appears to be moving forward on land that used to house an auto mall at 64th Street and McDowell Road. A spokesperson for the development declined to say if the project was impacted in any way by the pandemic, but Banyan Resi-
see DEVELOPMENT page 12
BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer
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ver the past two weeks, Temple Kol Ami Rabbi Jeremy Schneider has led Shabbat services in front of an empty room, save for the monitor set up in the front row. The monitor, Schneider said, shows him what his congregation is seeing in real time. “It is very challenging to lead to an empty room,” he said. “I miss looking my congregants in the face and eyes. I miss their immediate reactions. I miss the immediate connection.” As social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic keeps people from gather-
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Temple Kol Ami Rabbi Jeremy Schneider said their reach has “gone national” as family members share video links for the synagogue’s live-streamed services with family members across the country. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)
ing in groups larger than 10, Temple Kol Ami is among the Scottsdale-area churches and synagogues that are adjusting to new ways of maintaining contact with congregants.
Social-distancing constraints will be especially challenging this week, as Christians
see CHURCH page 16
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