HomeMy WebLinkAbout3A Presentationcity council meeting l february 13, 2025
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project team
project lead staff workshops and
site inventory
financial and
systems analysis
statistically valid
survey and analysis
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project timeline
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UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
• City approval
• Survey circulation
• Analysis + report
• Funding analysis
• Staffing resources
analysis
• Revenue generating
opportunities
• Community engagement
• Improvements and
recommendations
• Conceptual plans
• Graphic identity
• Engagement plan
• Context research
• Data collection
• Inventory + analysis
of existing parks
• Interpret
demographic trends
• Community
engagement
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ADOPTION• Synthesis + layout
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• City Council
ACTION PLAN AND FINAL DOCUMENT
CITY REVIEW
NEEDS, FUNDING, OPERATIONS, EXPANSION, & IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK SYSTEM
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project principles
PRIORITIZE DEEP EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT
FOSTER CLIMATE RESILIENCE
BUILD ON THE UNEXPECTED AND UNTOLD
ASPIRE TO EFFICIENT STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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community engagement
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community voice
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WORKSHOPS
FOCUS GROUPS
ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW
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COMMENTS
PEOPLE ENGAGED
1. ADAPTING AND PREPARING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
2. PARKS THAT DO MORE FOR MORE PEOPLE
3. A PARKS SYSTEM OF STEWARDSHIP
4. MENDING THE PARK GAP
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RECURRING THEMES
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Ch. 1 12 Welcome to Palm Springs: Introduction
14 A Vision for Palm Springs
15 Foundation of the Plan
16 The Planning Process
18 Plan Summary
Ch. 2 20 The People are the City: Context and Conditions
22 A Brief History of Palm Springs
25 Investing in Palm Springs Parks and Recreation
26 Demographics
28 Existing Social Infrastructure
32 Heat and Climate Trends
34 Health Equity
34 Ecology
36 Existing and Relevant Plans
Ch. 3 38 Understanding Today’s Parks System: Facility
Summary and Program Assessment
40 Building Blocks of the System
42 The Parks System Today
49 Existing Park Programs and Priorities
54 Program and Service Fiscal Analysis
Ch. 4 56 The Community’s Voice: The Engagement Process
60 Equity Driven Engagement
60 Engagement Methodology
69 What We Heard
70 Recurring Themes
Ch. 5 72 A Vision for the Future of Palm Springs
Parks: Themes, Goals, and Actions
74 Themes, Goals, and Actions
76 Communicating the Experience
78 Connecting People and Places
80 Keeping it Cool and Climate Resilient
82 Renewing the System
84 Stewarding the Future
87 Expanding the Impact
Ch. 6 90 A Roadmap for the Future:
Implementation Recommendations
93 Implementation Framework
110 Tool: Action Categorization and Timeline
116 Tool: Park Classification System and Typologies
131 Tool: Park Gap Analysis
136 Tool: Funding Strategies
143 Looking Forward
table of contents
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Existing Social
Infrastructure in Palm
Springs
Current Park System
with Proposed
Classifications: Parks
by Proposed Type
Park Gaps Analysis
Park Access in Palm
Springs
maps
EXISTING CONDITIONS MAPS FUTURE PLANNING MAPS
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Public Parks and Recreation Areas
Proposed or Pending Parks and Recreation Areas
Schools
Museums and Libraries
Health Care Facilities
Community Centers and City Hall
Non-profit / Community Resources
Cooling Centers
Waterways
Roads
Class 1 Bike Path
Class 2 Bike Path
Class 3 Bike Path
Mixed Use Bike Path
CV Link (Existing and Proposed)
City Trails
Tribal Trails
Airportw
Golf Courses
EXISTING SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
IN PALM SPRINGS
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Desert Highland acts as a
neighborhood park today
but should be expanded
Mini Park
Wellness Park
Civic Park
Neighborhood Park
Community Park
Regional Park
Proposed Natural Area
Trails and Linear Parks
Golf Courses
Waterways
Roads
Trails
CURRENT PARK SYSTEM WITH PROPOSED
CLASSIFICATIONS: PARKS BY PROPOSED TYPE
Palm Springs
International
Airport
Cathedral
City
Cahuilla
Peak
Araby
Trail
Garstin
Trail
South
Lykken
Trailhead
South
Lykken/Desert
Riders Trail
Junction
South Lykken
Trailhead
Tahquitz
Canyon Loop
North Lykken
Trailhead
Museum
Trailhead
Skyline
Trail
North
Lykken
Trailhead
Chino Cone
Alluvial
Fan HikeTrailhead
Palm Springs Aerial
TramwayTrailhead
James O. Jessie Desert
Highland Unity Center
Leisure Center
Demuth Community Center
City Hall
+Pavilion
Village
Green
Swim and
Skate Centers
Prescott
Preserve Demuth Large +
Small Dog Parks
Tahquitz Creek
Golf Course
Demuth Park
City Hall Large +
Small Dog Parks
Sunrise Park
O’Donnell
Golf Course*
Downtown
Park
Ruth
Hardy
Park
Wellness Park
Victoria Park
Desert Highland
Park
Gateway Park
Baristo Park
O’Donnell Golf
Course is owned by
the city but the deed
is restricted for
private use until 2043
Frances
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Park
Ramon Rd Ramon Rd
E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
E Alejo Rd
E Vista Chino
E Via Escuela
E Raquet Club Rd
E San Rafael Dr
Escoba Dr
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David H. Ready Dog Park
could be enhanced as a
true Mini Park
Victoria Park is missing
social and celebration
amenities which are critical
for a neighborhood park
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Central Palm Springs
North Palm Springs
South Palm Springs
34%
of residents are within a
10-minute walk of a park
(The Trust for Public Land’s
standard for park access
is 60%)
Existing Parks
5-Minute Walking Distance to Park
10-Minute Walking Distance to Park
PARK ACCESS IN PALM SPRINGS
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1 Park Needs Areas (see following page)
Proposed or Pending Parks & Rec Areas
Park Needs Areas with Proposed Developments
Parks and Recreation Areas
City Hall + Parks and Recreation Buildings
Schools
Waterways
Roads
Class 1 Bike Path
Class 2 Bike Path
Class 3 Bike Path
Mixed Use Bike Path
CV Link (Existing and Proposed)
City Trails
Tribal Trails
Airport
Golf Courses
PARK GAPS ANALYSIS
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Connecting People & Places
OUTCOME: IMPROVED MOBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN PARKS, TRAILS AND NEIGHBORHOODS
THEME 2.0
Keeping It Cool & Climate Resilient
OUTCOME: INCREASED CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH THROUGH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
THEME 3.0
Renewing the System
OUTCOME: IMPROVED SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, AND PHYSICAL UPGRADES FOR A BETTER USER EXPERIENCE
THEME 4.0
Stewarding the Future
OUTCOME: ADDITIONAL EVALUATION, FUNDING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUSTAINABLE PARK MANAGEMENT
THEME 5.0
Communicating the Experience
OUTCOME: ENHANCED CULTURAL VISIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH WAYFINDING, ART, AND COMMEMORATION
THEME 1.0
Expanding the Impact
OUTCOME: EQUITABLE ACCESS AND DIVERSE PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS
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Theme the category of focus
OUTCOME what PSPRMP aims to achieve over the lifespan of the plan
X.X GOALS what we want to accomplish under this theme—there are
multiple goals for each outcome
x.x.x Action Summary a succinct description of the action, also
used in the implementation chapter
Action practical steps to reach each goal—there can be
multiple actions for each goal
x.x.x Action Summary a succinct description of the action, also
used in the implementation chapter
Action practical steps to reach each goal—there can be
multiple actions for each goal
x.x.x Action Summary a succinct description of the action, also
used in the implementation chapter
Action practical steps to reach each goal—there can be
multiple actions for each goal
GOAL
THEME X.X
Community Voice
a place to call out
explicit feedback from
the community that
influenced the actions.
(X.X)
ACTIONS
HOW TO READ THE THEMES
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Action,
Categorization &
Timeline
Park Gap
Analysis
Funding
Strategies
Park Classification
System & Typologies
tools
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YEARS 1-3START NOW YEARS 1-3YEARS 1-3 YEARS 7-10YEARS 4-6YEARS 1-3
1.0
Communicating
the Experience
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Connecting People
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3.0
Keeping Cool
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4.0
Renewing
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5.0
Stewarding
the Future
6.0
Expanding
the Impact
6.2.3
6.3.4
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.5.3
6.5.4
5.3.1
5.4.1
5.4.3
5.1.2
5.1.3
4.3.3
3.1.1
3.2.3 3.1.5
2.1.2
2.1.3 2.1.4
3.2.1
4.1.1
5.1.1
6.1.1
2.1.1 2.2.1
2.2.2
1.3.2
4.2.1
1.3.1
1.1.1
3.2.2
4.1.2
5.2.1
6.2.1
4.3.1
6.5.1
1.1.2
1.2.1
1.1.3
4.1.3
6.1.3
6.1.5
5.3.2
5.4.4
5.4.2
4.2.3
3.1.4
1.3.4
1.1.4
3.1.2
5.3.4 5.2.2 5.2.3
THEME
1.3.3
6.1.4
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.5
6.4.4
4.2.2
4.3.2
1.2.2
6.1.2
6.2.2
6.3.1
5.3.2
4.1.4
3.1.6
2.2.6
2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5
3.1.3
5.2.4 5.2.5
** upon approval by the city council
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IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH ALL THE RESIDENTS
AND STAFF TO CREATE THE MASTER PLAN.
thank you!
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