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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3A Presentationcity council meeting l february 13, 2025 Item 3A - Page 1 project team project lead staff workshops and site inventory financial and systems analysis statistically valid survey and analysis Item 3A - Page 2 project timeline JA NJAN 2024 FEB 2025 MA R FE B AP R M A Y JU N DE C 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 JU L AU G SE P T OC T NO V DE C SCHEDULE PLAN ADOPTION• Synthesis + layout • Parks and Recreation Commission • City Council ACTION PLAN AND FINAL DOCUMENT CITY REVIEW NEEDS, FUNDING, OPERATIONS, EXPANSION, & IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK SYSTEM Item 3A - Page 3 project principles PRIORITIZE DEEP EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT FOSTER CLIMATE RESILIENCE BUILD ON THE UNEXPECTED AND UNTOLD ASPIRE TO EFFICIENT STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION Item 3A - Page 4 community engagement Item 3A - Page 5 Item 3A - Page 6 community voice Item 3A - Page 7 WORKSHOPS FOCUS GROUPS ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW 3 12 820 700+ 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 Item 3A - Page 8 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 Item 3A - Page 9 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 Item 3A - Page 10 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 N Item 3A - Page 11 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 Stevens 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 E Mesquite AveS P a l m C a n y o n D r In d i a n C a n y o n D r In d i a n C a n y o n D r N S u n r i s e W a y S S u n r i s e W a y N F a r r e l l D r N F a r r e l l D r El C i e l o R d N S u n r i s e W a y N . G e n e A u t r y T r a i l E Palm C a n y o n D r N P a l m C a n y o n D r Tahquitz Creek Tahquitz Creek Tahquitz Creek W h i t e w h a t e r R i v e r Baristo Channel P al m Ca n y o n W a sh 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 Item 3A - Page 12 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 Item 3A - Page 13 3 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 N 1 6 2 7 4 5 Item 3A - Page 14 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 THEME 6.0 Item 3A - Page 15 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 Item 3A - Page 16 Action, Categorization & Timeline Park Gap Analysis Funding Strategies Park Classification System & Typologies tools Item 3A - Page 17 YEARS 1-3START NOW YEARS 1-3YEARS 1-3 YEARS 7-10YEARS 4-6YEARS 1-3 1.0 Communicating the Experience IM P L E M E N T A T I O N TI M E L I N E * * 2.0 Connecting People & Places 3.0 Keeping Cool & Resilient 4.0 Renewing the System 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 Item 3A - Page 18 IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH ALL THE RESIDENTS AND STAFF TO CREATE THE MASTER PLAN. thank you! 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