Committee will start reevaluation of city’s climate goals
Sustainability Commission members will review a five-year-old document ahead of a 2027 update, with officials signaling some goals may need to be revised.
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Valley residents confront officials at data center town hall over unanswered questions
Residents from as far as Palm Springs packed a meeting in Coachella this week to challenge a proposed 450-acre project, pressing for specifics on water, noise and climate impacts.
Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike safety, wayfinding, CV Link gaps and a long-range downtown vision
From downtown wayfinding to a proposed bidirectional bike lane, the subcommittee covered a wide range of issues related to cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Palm Springs composting fines never issued, subcommittee member says
Enforcement gaps in multi-family housing, a possible plastic bottle ban at city events, and a new sustainability badge for short-term rentals were among topics at the monthly Waste Reduction Subcommittee meeting.
Palm Springs Sustainability Commission hears climate research presentation, unveils waste reduction goals
The commission also announced a September heat summit and goals for tackling waste in the city.
Palm Springs active transportation panel tackles bike safety on Ramon Road, maps, racks, and downtown access
The subcommittee heard from neighborhood groups, reviewed a revised bicycle map with safety concerns, and advanced plans for trailhead bike racks and sharrows on Sunny Dunes Road.
Palm Springs moves toward energy efficiency ‘reach codes,’ pilot program for low-income homeowners
Reach codes allow cities and counties to set energy efficiency standards that go beyond the baseline requirements established by the state.
Palm Springs announces two changes to city leadership team
Airport executive director heading to Sacramento as city also welcomes new sustainability director.
City faces steep water cuts, turf ban deadlines under new state and agency mandates
The city must certify decorative lawns by June 30 and end potable irrigation by January 2027, part of a regional push to cut water use nearly 40% by 2040.
Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike lanes, parking, maps and a key CV Link connection
City has no comprehensive record of bike rack locations, a key intersection redesign faces a $300K price tag, and a trail link to CV Link awaits a private land sale.
Palm Springs waste audits reveal recycling gains citywide, but one neighborhood tops 50% contamination
Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.
After shift in leaf blower enforcement strategy, city sees fewer repeat violations
After years of citing landscaping workers with little effect, the city began holding property owners accountable in 2024 — and the approach is producing results, code compliance officials told the Sustainability Commission Tuesday.
Valley residents confront officials at data center town hall over unanswered questions
Residents from as far as Palm Springs packed a meeting in Coachella this week to challenge a proposed 450-acre project, pressing for specifics on water, noise and climate impacts.
Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike safety, wayfinding, CV Link gaps and a long-range downtown vision
From downtown wayfinding to a proposed bidirectional bike lane, the subcommittee covered a wide range of issues related to cyclist and pedestrian safety.
Palm Springs composting fines never issued, subcommittee member says
Enforcement gaps in multi-family housing, a possible plastic bottle ban at city events, and a new sustainability badge for short-term rentals were among topics at the monthly Waste Reduction Subcommittee meeting.
Palm Springs Sustainability Commission hears climate research presentation, unveils waste reduction goals
The commission also announced a September heat summit and goals for tackling waste in the city.
Palm Springs active transportation panel tackles bike safety on Ramon Road, maps, racks, and downtown access
The subcommittee heard from neighborhood groups, reviewed a revised bicycle map with safety concerns, and advanced plans for trailhead bike racks and sharrows on Sunny Dunes Road.
Palm Springs moves toward energy efficiency ‘reach codes,’ pilot program for low-income homeowners
Reach codes allow cities and counties to set energy efficiency standards that go beyond the baseline requirements established by the state.
Palm Springs announces two changes to city leadership team
Airport executive director heading to Sacramento as city also welcomes new sustainability director.
City faces steep water cuts, turf ban deadlines under new state and agency mandates
The city must certify decorative lawns by June 30 and end potable irrigation by January 2027, part of a regional push to cut water use nearly 40% by 2040.
Palm Springs subcommittee tackles bike lanes, parking, maps and a key CV Link connection
City has no comprehensive record of bike rack locations, a key intersection redesign faces a $300K price tag, and a trail link to CV Link awaits a private land sale.
Palm Springs waste audits reveal recycling gains citywide, but one neighborhood tops 50% contamination
Commercial properties showed the largest numerical improvement, with passing audits rising from 154 in 2024 to 229 in 2025, an increase of 75.
After shift in leaf blower enforcement strategy, city sees fewer repeat violations
After years of citing landscaping workers with little effect, the city began holding property owners accountable in 2024 — and the approach is producing results, code compliance officials told the Sustainability Commission Tuesday.