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After reassurances from police, commission members voiced approval of the use of a wide range of security measures, from automatic license plate readers to a network of drones.
The designation for the neighborhood — built by the same developers of Levittown — was a "no brainer" for Historic Site Preservation Board members at their Tuesday evening meeting.
Historic Site Preservation Board members pointed out the city's own historic survey only goes through 1969, leaving out important structures from the 1970s.
Last month, Palm Springs saw slight price declines with homes taking longer to sell and selling for a bigger discount, plus higher unit sales and an increase in inventory.
The council voted 5-0 following a study session that drew residents and business owners who largely praised the initiative but stressed that its success hinges on tackling housing affordability.
The group of residents has been meeting to address missing connections in the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, and they want more communication with the city.
“The frustration level is increasing for all of us who live in this great Coachella Valley, and we simply want to get some action taken.” -- Toper Taylor