Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion
Project Phase
Project Summary
In the 2019 bond election, voters approved Project No. 63 to expand parking in Old Town Scottsdale. The funds will be used to add two levels to the Brown Avenue Parking Structure.
Project Information
Budget: $20,900,000
Sponsoring Division: Tourism & Events
Funding Source: Bonded
Project Location: First St. and Brown Ave.
Contact Information
Roger Berna
Project Manager
480-312-7845
Roger Berna
The current parking corral has one level or surface-grade parking and one level of underground parking. Two additional levels of parking will be added with 185 parking stalls.
Community outreach meetings helped shape the design of the structure’s western storefronts. A mix of materials will create the look of individual buildings. The top level will be set back from Brown Avenue, with shaded sidewalks designed to reflect Old Town’s character.
Public art currently on-site will be preserved, and a new installation will face Second Street.
Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, and the new parking stalls will be available in the spring of 2027. Work will continue to finish elements of the garage though the summer of 2027.
Community Outreach
Public Meeting #3 – March 12, 2026
A third public meeting was held to review the final design and learn about construction sequencing for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, at the Civic Center Library Auditorium. View the presentation (PDF) and let the public artist know what you think is important about Old Town Scottsdale using this comment form.
Public Meeting #2 – September 2025
View the presentation (PDF) for the second public meeting, which was held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Civic Center Library Auditorium, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. At this meeting two floor plans were presented; floorplan which had a single level setback and floorplan B which has a double level setback on the east side of the parking structure along Brown Ave. Additionally, two exterior design options were presented Western and Adobe.
Public Meeting #1 – May 2025
A public meeting to kick off the design process was held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the Civic Center Library Auditorium. View the presentation (PDF) to see what was presented.
Project Schedule
| February 2025 | Design Contract Approved by City Council and Design Work Begins |
| Spring 2025 | Public Meeting #1 |
| Late Summer/Early Fall 2025 | Public Meeting #2 |
| Early 2026 | Public Meeting #3 |
| Summer 2026 | Construction Begins |
| Spring 2027 | New Parking Stalls Open |
| Summer 2027 | Construction Complete |
Project History
In 2017 the city commissioned a study of the existing structure and the feasibility to add additional levels to the parking structure. Currently the structure is designed to accommodate up to three additional levels.
The study confirmed that the existing structure, originally constructed in 2004, was in good condition and capable of supporting additional floors. It recommended two options: Option 1, add three levels and eliminate the east/west alley access, or Option 2, add two levels with an elevated second level allowing east/west access for high profile vehicles.
At the April 16, 2024, City Council Work Study session, staff presented the expansion of the 1st Street and Brown Avenue parking structure along with two other options to expand parking in the most needed areas of Old Town.
On July 1, 2024, Council gave direction to proceed with the addition of two levels to the existing City-owned parking structure at 1st Street and Brown Avenue. An additional structure will be built in the Northeast quadrant of Old Town with a different funding source.
On Feb. 11, 2025, the City Council approved a Design Build Manager of Chasse Building Team to design the expansion of the Brown Avenue Parking Structure.