COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Neighborhood Involvement (con’t)
Community Development Block Grant
In 2005, the City Council formalized a process for officially recognizing
neighborhood organizations throughout Palm Springs. City officials have
increased opportunities for citizen involvement and built strong partnerships between City Hall and the community through these recognized
neighborhood organizations.
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement provides residents with responsive, coordinated services that promote and support collaboration
and communication through the recognized neighborhood organizations.
Representatives from these neighborhood organizations meet monthly.
Currently there are 33 organized neighborhoods that make up the Palm
Springs Neighborhood Involvement Committee (PSNIC). They are highlighted on pages 56 and 57.
For more information on these programs, you are encouraged to contact the City of Palm Springs Community & Economic Development
Department. 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262.
760-323-8259. www.PalmSpringsCA.gov
The City of Palm Springs uses Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds to benefit low and moderate-income citizens through the
development of a viable community by providing decent housing and
suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities.
The City distributed approximately $2.5 million from the federal government in CDBG funds during its five-year Consolidated Plan period, and
since 1987 when designated an Entitlement City, the City has received
$13.5 million to target our own community development priorities.
Demographics
Since incorporation in 1938, the City of Palm Springs’ population has grown to almost 45,000 people. Below is
a summary of the