The City of Desert Hot Springs has recently introduced a new Desert Hot Springs Community Development web page. The purpose of this initiative is to keep residents informed and updated about the city’s large-scale development projects. As of now, the site provides comprehensive information on nearly two dozen projects that are at various stages of development.
According to a post on the City of Desert Hot Springs' Facebook page, community members can utilize the Desert Hot Springs Community Development page to locate project sites or track the progress of specific projects. "It's a glimpse into the future of Desert Hot Springs," stated the city in its post.
As per the information provided on the Desert Hot Springs Community Development page, the city developed this web page using the ArcGIS StoryMaps platform. The city has categorized its projects based on their current stage—"Under Construction," "Building Permit Review," "Planning Approved," and "Planning Review"—each with a dedicated tab at the top of the page that filters out projects not in that particular stage. An additional "All Projects" tab allows users to view all ongoing projects; clicking on it displays a satellite map showing all project locations.
Further details provided for each project on the Desert Hot Springs Community Development page include a description, location, permit number, and contact name and email address. These descriptions specify each project's purpose, square footage, and number of units (if applicable). Each project also features an up-close satellite map of its site along with a visual representation or diagram illustrating what it will look like upon completion.
The Desert Hot Springs Community Development page can be accessed via this link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8c5cac5b3f8142a486b0d93058740670?fbclid=IwAR0tHcxzei6ERL-LCh--Tu0c4_HFfeyB6d4Pv59YRxNH5bMx3fGmYgHR7KA