American Reproductive Center rebuilding plans move forward with security, design conditions
Planning Commission approves the project unanimously but calls for more contemporary architecture and better pedestrian access along Palm Canyon Drive.
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Architectural committee approves design for 82-unit apartment complex on San Rafael Drive
On Wednesday, neighbors renewed privacy concerns over the project, but the ARC added conditions requiring tree relocation along the southern property line.
Fire chief: Prescott Preserve blaze highlights urban wildfire challenges
The cause of the Feb. 1 fire remains undetermined as Oswit Land Trust continues its cleanup.
Planning Commission grants extension for mixed-use project on Sunny Dunes
Developer seeks two more years after cannabis tenant withdrawal, construction partner bankruptcy derailed timeline.
Arts Commission chair defends panel’s actions amid Brown Act violation claims over Bogert statue
Chair Gary Armstrong said the commission "acted lawfully and followed the required process," adding that the statue will remain in storage unless city leadership directs otherwise.
Does Downtown Palm Springs have too much parking, or not enough? Council discusses study results
Recommendations under consideration include better signage to available parking, consistent time limits, improved garage maintenance, and programs to steer employees to underused garages.
Planning Commission advances 115-unit affordable housing project
The commission unanimously approved the project’s development permit, with a few small requests such as adding benches and potentially tweaking one of the buildings.
Ticket prices at the Plaza Theatre spark questions — and explanations
Residents raise questions about affordability as theater operators and city officials point to the economics of a small venue.
Palm Springs City Council upholds approval of 82-unit affordable housing project
Homeowners who submitted an appeal expressed concerns that residents of the apartments would be able to look down into their backyards from third-story windows.
Opposition to remodel called out as ‘disingenuous’ as Planning Commission approves expansion of blighted property
Vice Chair Lauri Aylaian said 70 last-minute letters raised environmental issues already addressed by the project’s CEQA exemption, urging residents to join city commissions rather than oppose “a project that is removing blight.”
Palm Springs committee approves landscape plans for Serena Park housing project
The approval marks another step forward for the 286-lot development at the former Palm Springs Country Club site, which has been in planning since 2016 and gained new momentum after SunCal took possession in 2024.
Planning Commission approves 16-court private pickleball complex near airport
The facility will include 13 competitive courts, three recreational courts, and a building with restrooms, offices, a snack shop, and viewing area, with hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.