Soho House plans on Colony 29 property receive initial warm welcome at City Hall, public meeting

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● October 14, 2022 October 14, 2022

Following up on a recent site visit to the property, developers of the project walked members of the Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board through their plans this week

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Neighbors, commissioners differ over concerns about condo project planned in Uptown

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022

It’s unclear whether the neighbors will follow through with legal action — referenced in letters to the Commission — in an attempt to force a traffic study for the project.

Housing report: Price increases starting to slow as inventory continues its climb

By Kendall Balchan ● Land Use & Development ● October 10, 2022 October 10, 2022

The Coachella Valley had 1,807 units available as of Oct. 1 — 214 units higher than one month ago and 924 more than last year at this time.

Odd local landmark won’t get caught in web of demolition if project proceeds, developer says

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● October 7, 2022 October 7, 2022

Preliminary plans show a 40-acre parcel near North Indian Canyon Drive and Garnet Avenue could one day contain a distribution center. A giant spider sculpture will remain.

Council agrees short-term vacation rental permit cap needed, identifies larger issues to address

By Mark Talkington ● City Hall ● September 29, 2022 September 29, 2022

Elected officials were united on one point — the city must find a way to ensure vacation rental owners have closer ties to the community.

Dream Hotel project inches forward after Planning Commission split decision

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● September 29, 2022 September 29, 2022

Neighbors of the adjacent Center Court condominiums are anxious to see the project complete but are opposed to the construction of the additional condominiums at the height proposed by the developer.

Workgroup recommends city cap vacation rentals at 2,500, limit neighborhood density to 10%

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● September 22, 2022 September 22, 2022

At their meeting next Thursday, elected officials will likely ask city staff to make changes to regulations governing short-term vacation rentals that the public can weigh in on — and they can vote on — in the near future.

‘Major strides’ being made at north end affordable housing project on way toward 2023 opening

By Post Staff ● Land Use & Development ● September 20, 2022 September 20, 2022

The Monarch isn’t the only eagerly anticipated project in the area. Across the street, a new Tower Market was expected to open earlier this summer.

Housing market continues to turn

By Kendall Balchan ● Land Use & Development ● September 15, 2022 September 16, 2022

In Palm Springs, the median price of a detached home fell by roughly $11,000 last month but was still selling for north of $1.3 million. That’s an increase of almost 24% from last August’s average of $1.1 million.

Planning Commission grapples with how high to ‘Dream’

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● September 14, 2022 September 15, 2022

Developers of the Dream Hotel project are asking to build more than two dozen additional condos, saying the sales of those units are necessary to help fund the project. Neighbors predict ruined views.

Orchid Tree Resort developer wins appeal, granted additional extension to break ground

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● September 1, 2022 September 1, 2022

While the developer had requested two additional years to break ground, city staff recommended just one. That year was approved as part of the appeal.

HOA sues Oswit Land Trust, others, seeks to pause development of nature preserve on golf course land

By Mark Talkington ● Land Use & Development ● August 25, 2022 August 29, 2022

Members of the HOA, some of whom oppose the lawsuit, plan to meet to discuss the issue. Oswit’s president said she would attempt to attend the meeting.

Soho House plans on Colony 29 property receive initial warm welcome at City Hall, public meeting

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Neighbors, commissioners differ over concerns about condo project planned in Uptown

Housing report: Price increases starting to slow as inventory continues its climb

Odd local landmark won’t get caught in web of demolition if project proceeds, developer says

Council agrees short-term vacation rental permit cap needed, identifies larger issues to address

Dream Hotel project inches forward after Planning Commission split decision

Workgroup recommends city cap vacation rentals at 2,500, limit neighborhood density to 10%

‘Major strides’ being made at north end affordable housing project on way toward 2023 opening

Housing market continues to turn

Planning Commission grapples with how high to ‘Dream’

Orchid Tree Resort developer wins appeal, granted additional extension to break ground

HOA sues Oswit Land Trust, others, seeks to pause development of nature preserve on golf course land

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