HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session PPT - Discover Palm DesertDiscover Palm Desert
+ Introduction
+ Purpose and Function
+ Location
+ Project timeline to date
+ Design Team
History of Palm
Desert Visitor Center
•Since 1998 –the City has operated a Visitor Center at
four different locations:
-Highway 111 at Monterey Avenue
-Highway 111 at El Pase o
-El Paseo at San Pablo
-City Hall since 2015
History of Palm Desert Visitor Center
In 2019, The City Council provided direction to explore
options for a new Visitor Center+at the Civic Center Campus
+ Multi-Function building for Visitor Center and Special Events
+ Engagement with San Pablo/CVLink Improvements
+ Community Space / Public Art Space
+ Architectural Interest
Rebranded to “DISCOVER PALM DESERT”
Project Timeline to Date
•Engaged Prest -Vuksic-Greenwood Architects (PVGA)
•Several design iterations for 18-months
•Building Function –more than a visitor center
•Building Orientation
•Exterior Design
•Utilized the Economic Development Subcommittee
to review design options
•Challenged architectural team to provide a more
dramatic, artistic, and freeform building
Next Steps and Council
Consideration
•Estimated Costs $2m -$4m
•$1.2M in Bond Funds available
•Additional funding for art-specific items
•Remaining funds require allocations from General Fund
•Construction timeline is 12-14 months
•City Council Agenda Item in July