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Palm Springs puts street-safety plan out to bid as federal funding dries up
The city is seeking a consultant to map out pedestrian, bicycle and traffic-calming improvements, but officials say new funding sources will be needed to carry out the recommendations.
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Palm Springs boards, groups to discuss bike parking expansion, Tramview Heights plan this week
Five meetings this week also cover downtown safety upgrades, a Tramview Heights update and a drop in airport noise complaints.
Palm Springs sets community meetings on elected mayor question as advocacy group presses for legal report
City attorney says no comparable city model exists for switching to a directly elected mayor as seven public sessions begin July 22.
Palm Springs’ new wildfire safety status could mean savings for homeowners
The city’s designation from the state fire board may boost its odds at mitigation grants and help residents see lower insurance costs, though officials caution outcomes aren’t guaranteed.
Palm Springs City Council approves new palm tree skirt removal policy
Officials will prioritize frond removal in high-traffic commercial areas, with exceptions for historic sites and habitat concerns raised by wildlife advocates.
Palm Springs council approves historic status for Temple Isaiah
The council voted unanimously to designate the synagogue and Jewish community center a Class 1 landmark, citing its layered architecture and 75-year role as a cultural gathering space.
Historic site board backs demolition of a portion of Town and Country Center to make way for new Palm Springs fire station
The board greenlit the removal of two vacant buildings on North Indian Canyon Drive for a new Fire Station No. 1., though final plans have not yet been approved.