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LANDSCAPE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITY
FOR THE PALM SPRINGS CITY HALL
Agenda Item 3.C.
Case No. HSPB 33D
Date: September 26, 2024
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Original 1957 landscape featured desert-native plants
Designed by, Eckbo, Royston & Williams
“…one of the most influential landscape architectural firms in the United States.”
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And today… over 1.25 acres of water thirsty turf
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Desert Sand Verbena
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The 1957 design included mounds of desert-appropriate plants
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Replaced over time with heavily irrigated turf
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Southwest front: 1957 Native Desert, today more turf
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Preventing More Damage:
Creating a two-foot gravel strip
along this edge will prevent further
damage from mowers hitting the
historic sunscreens
along the front of the
administrative offices.
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Removal of water-thirsty turf on the east, west and north sides.
Replace with well-designed new water-efficient landscapes –
Creating examples for Palm Springs residents on how to create
Efficient, yet green landscapes for their own properties.
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“Lead by Example” – Allowance to replace plants lost is included.
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Safety concerns with parking lot lighting - not costed,
but improved lighting scope can be developed.
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New efficient
fixtures
similar to the
original 1957
parking lot
lighting are
available
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Summary of potential cost*:
Phase 1 (West Primary Façade (part historic, part non-historic): $95,000
Phase 2 (East Modular Garden (historic):30,000
Phase 3 (South Perimeter (front historic): 150,000
Phase 4 (North side of west wing (non-historic): 45,000
Phase 5 (North side of east wing (non-historic): 140,000
Phase 6 (East side parking lot (non-historic) (included in Phase 5)
Allowance: Desertscape in North Courtyard 25,000
Allowance: Replace plant loss in existing desertscape areas 25,000
Escalation, unforeseen conditions, etc.(20%) 100,000
Parking Lot Lighting Upgrades TBD
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET (Average $11/square foot) $610,000
*(Rough order of magnitude estimates as 3Q 2024 includes construction, design, project management prevailing wage, etc.)
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The Opportunities:
•Lead by example.
•Restore a landscape by a renowned mid-century landscape architect.
•Create well-designed landscapes to demonstrate to property owners that
water-efficient landscapes do not have to be hot, barren and dry.
•Encourage planting of shade trees and water conservation efforts.
•Reduce Water Consumption.
•Improvements in parking lot safety with better lighting can be developed.
Staff seeks direction.
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Thank you
“Palm Springs… Like No Place Else!”
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