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MEASURE J COMMUNITY INITIATED
PROJECTS APPLICATION FORM
Name of Applicant: El Rancho Vista Estates
Date Submitted: 9/30/2024
Applicant Type: Neighborhood
Name of Organization: El Rancho Vista Estates
If yes, provide IRS ID#
Tell us about your project:
1.Project Name: Gateway Park Public Art
2.Project Address: Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino, Palm Springs
3.Project Type: Grant
4.This project improves: Park/Recreation/Hiking Facilities, Public Art, Streets/Roads,
Tourism
5. What demographic(s) does this project serve?
Entire Palm Springs Community
6. Estimated project cost: $36,400.00
7. Short description of proposed project.
As a city entry monument site, Gateway Park is an ideal spot for public art. The
project aligns with Measure J goals to enhance quality of life for residents and
visitors. A traffic count along the park’s east edge is estimated at 38,000 vehicles per
day, with cars often sitting idle near the arteries intersection. On the park’s west
edge, El Rancho Vista Estates is an enclave of mid century modern homes
designed by Wexler & Harrison and developed by Roy Fey in 1960. Thus this
application reinforces Palm Springs’ mid century history. Modernism Week tour-
goers walk through the park en route from one street to another. In keeping with the
mid century modern aesthetic, we propose installation of a sculpture titled “Ode to
Calder.” Public-art installations by Oregon-based artist CJ Rench span the
country, and he has connections to the Coachella Valley. He exhibits at La Quinta
Arts Festival (Best of Show in 2017) and is working with La Quinta on public art at
SilverRock Resort.
Applicant’s information:
Name of Contact Person: El Rancho Vista Estates
Contact Person’s Phone Number:(760) 557-0226
Contact Person’s Email Address: ervenops@gmail.com