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Originally Posted by Sun Belt
True. However, Mesa does have couple miles of LRT transit, where Scottsdale does not.
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Already noted above; Mesa has lots of people, is growing rapidly, and part of it is served by a light rail line.
Scottsdale is no urban paradise, but it is more urban and cohesive, is easier to negotiate by foot and bike, has a better central business district and more to do, and is generally more upscale than Mesa. It's got a peak census tract in the same range as Mesa's. And it has curb appeal. Tourists flock to Scottsdale, like they do to Tempe and downtown Phoenix. Mesa--not so much.
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Mesa has potential to develop an physical and visible urban node.
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Sure, there's 'potential' in any place where it can't get much worse.