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🎶 Setting the mood: “Got to Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn |
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Lauri Kibby speaks with a neighbor of the Dream Hotel project during a community meeting Thursday. |
Concerns about delayed Dream Hotel project addressed at community meeting
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Developers of a mixed-use resort adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center outlined plans to resume construction on a project that has been stalled since its foundation was completed in 2015.
Driving the news: The 450 South Calle Alvarado project—known as the Dream Hotel—has been in development since 2007 on a 7.8-acre site and will include a resort hotel and residential condominiums.
Why it matters: The long-delayed project has become a source of frustration for neighbors and skepticism about large developments in Palm Springs, particularly after construction costs ballooned to $330 million — $80 million over budget.
What happened: A series of challenges derailed the project after its foundation was completed in 2015, including a year-and-a-half lawsuit with the general contractor resolved in early 2020, followed by COVID-19 shutdowns and tariff-driven material cost increases.
- The developers have spent nearly a year reducing costs and bringing the project back within budget, Kibby said.
What's next: The developers plan to submit revised plans to the city in the first quarter of 2026, with construction targeted to begin by year's end and an opening date of Christmas 2028.
The latest: Monthly community meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at the convention center, with a website launching soon at selenepalmsprings.com for resident questions and updates.
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A private pickleball facility seen in these renderings may soon rise near the airport. (File photo) |
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🏓 Private pickleball complex approved near airport
- The Palm Springs Planning Commission unanimously approved plans Tuesday for a 16-court commercial pickleball facility at the southwest corner of Avenida Evelita and Airport Center Drive. The complex will feature 13 competitive courts, three recreational courts, and a 1,200-square-foot building with restrooms, offices, a snack shop and viewing area.
- The commission previously postponed the project in June to allow for an acoustical study. Updated plans include taller barrier walls and acoustical panels on the south side to mitigate noise for nearby residents. The facility will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily with 55 parking spaces.
- Bottom line: Public comments unanimously supported the project. The approval includes a condition requiring the applicant to return for another hearing if noise complaints or violations occur once operational.
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🎁 Your guide to holiday happenings
The holidays are in full swing in Palm Springs, and we’re here to try and help you sort through all the events. We've compiled a list of performances, Santa visits, toy drives, and more — and we're checking it twice to keep it updated.
Click here for our complete list |
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The holidays got a little warmer in the East Valley this month thanks to one Palm Springs based organization, though not in the way you might expect.
Driving the news: DAP Health skipped its usual holiday party and instead sent 11 staff members door-to-door on Dec. 3, delivering nearly 800 toys, 350 blankets, and more than 400 bags of groceries to roughly 400 households in mobile home communities across Oasis, Thermal, Mecca, and North Shore.
- The reimagined Winterfest responded to immigration enforcement concerns that left many farmworker families afraid to leave home, even for essentials.
Why it matters: In communities where the average household earns less than half the rest of Riverside County, these weren't holiday extras — they were necessities for families who harvest the produce on our tables yet struggle to fill their own.
The moment: One child asked to trade his toy for a second blanket. Another quietly requested an extra blanket instead of a toy, explaining simply, "It gets really cold at night."
What's next: Two more delivery rounds are planned for later this month. |
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