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Plans for another large hotel in the city taking shape on 4 acres in Section 14 off East Tahquitz Canyon Way

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● July 29, 2023

Documents on file with the city show the project would be similar in size and scope to other large hotels in Palm Springs, standing three stories high and encompassing more than 85,000 square feet.

Affordable housing development receives additional city funding; on track to open by end of year

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● July 24, 2023

The Monarch Apartments are 70% complete, but developers are running into an issue faced by many others both during and after the pandemic: A dramatic increase in the cost of materials.

Public gets first look at initial plans for Swim Center changes during Parks and Recreation Department open house

By Mark Talkington ● News ● July 18, 2023

Of particular concern is access for pool visitors who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices who, with the assistance of staff, must navigate a circuitous route as they try to reach the pool deck.

‘This is it’: Frustrated City Council approves amendments that keep Orchid Tree project moving forward

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● July 10, 2023

What was not on the table Monday evening was a backup plan the developer has alluded to for the property — a seven-story, 308-unit affordable housing complex.

City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● June 29, 2023

The city continues to see growth in property and utility user taxes, while transient occupancy taxes (TOT) are expected to take a slight dip in the coming year, as are taxes from cannabis sales.

Public encouraged to complete survey, help land grant funding for solution to Indian Canyon Drive closures

By Mark Talkington ● News ● June 15, 2023

If secured, the state money would help to fund a pair of small bridges over problem areas along the roadway that often close due to flooding or when sand is kicked up during high winds.

Path from homeless to housed for hundreds of city residents coming into focus as new program begins, additional funding request lingers

By Mark Talkington ● Homelessness ● June 14, 2023

As a coordinated effort to provide outreach to people living in encampments begins, the Palm Springs City Council is expected to be asked to approve $5 million more for a planned navigation center.

At the Thompson Hotel site, a glimpse into the future led by a developer whose team hopes to help residents forget about the project’s troubled past

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● May 18, 2023

Craig Hall isn’t looking for sympathy from a community that’s waited 17 years for something to open on four prime acres downtown. But you wouldn’t blame him if he was.

Mark Talkington

Plans for another large hotel in the city taking shape on 4 acres in Section 14 off East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Affordable housing development receives additional city funding; on track to open by end of year

Public gets first look at initial plans for Swim Center changes during Parks and Recreation Department open house

‘This is it’: Frustrated City Council approves amendments that keep Orchid Tree project moving forward

City budgets approved Thursday evening show continued growth in some, but not all taxes; expect increased spending on parks and recreation

Public encouraged to complete survey, help land grant funding for solution to Indian Canyon Drive closures

Path from homeless to housed for hundreds of city residents coming into focus as new program begins, additional funding request lingers

Town hall offers chance for police chief, LGBTQ community to continue vital dialogue

Sidewalk vendor regulations inch closer to final approval; City Council split on some issues

Compromise reached allowing Dream Hotel project to move forward toward hopeful 2026 completion

City Council approves $1.2 million contract for homeless encampment cleanup services

At the Thompson Hotel site, a glimpse into the future led by a developer whose team hopes to help residents forget about the project’s troubled past

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