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Consultants outline preliminary findings for Palm Springs economic development strategic plan
Summary
City consultants presented early findings from a year‑long economic development study that flags Palm Springs’ reliance on tourism, rising costs of doing business, underused assets and opportunities in tech, climate and airport expansion. No council vote was required; final plan expected mid‑year.
Consultants leading Palm Springs’ economic development strategic plan presented preliminary findings at the Jan. 9 City Council meeting, outlining the project scope, initial strengths/weaknesses and an implementation timeline.
The presentation by Adam Fowler of CVL Economics, who led the briefing, said the plan is intended to set priorities, identify funding options and recommend policies and programs. “The economic development strategic plan is a collaborative and systematic process that's designed to set out a couple things,” Fowler told the council.
Why it matters: City staff hired CVL Economics to reduce dependence on tourism, grow jobs and broaden the tax base after the city created an economic…
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