As U.S.-Canada relations sour, local business owners, tourism officials and government leaders are launching efforts to convince visitors from north of the border not to give up on the city.
The 5-2 decision came after lengthy discussions about the environmental impact of drive-thru establishments and their compatibility with the city’s climate action and sustainability initiatives.
City officials identified several critical challenges in their preliminary analysis, including the impact of extreme heat days on tourism and infrastructure, as well as seasonal workforce fluctuations.
Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein had proposed a temporary moratorium on new drive-thrus, citing concerns about sustainability and walkability.
The land that previously held a Bank of America building at Smoke Tree Village could soon be home to the franchise known for its simple menu and iconic hamburgers.
The average price for a detached home in Palm Springs decreased by 0.4% from December 2023, with the average home selling for $1.2 million. The median home price in the broader Coachella Valley was $665,000.
The proposed ordinance changes come as Palm Springs launches its Blue Zones initiative, which includes recommendations to reduce smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Inventory rises but sales slow, as city's market reflects regional trends of price decreases and cautious buyers.
Despite the price drop, Palm Springs maintained its position as the city with the second-highest unit sales in the Coachella Valley, averaging 92 units per month over a three-month period.
A dramatic and unexpected decline in business, combined with rising rents and higher living costs (not to mention skyrocketing air conditioning bills) have local store owners and staff struggling.Â
Available homes increased to 548 units from 421 last year, as median prices decline and sales volume drops. The trend here reflects the broader Coachella Valley slowdown.
News of the Margaritaville returning to its original Riviera branding was met with applause from some in the community when it was posted on social media over the weekend.
