For millennia, Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley have been a magnetic destination for visitors. From rare plants and roadside geology to hot springs and canyon oases, the desert rewards careful observation. Downtown Park is a new 2-acre public open space in the heart of Palm Springs. The park offers a shady oasis for residents and visitors near the Palm Springs Art Museum. Sited on the grounds of the historic Desert Inn, the design draws on Palm Springs’ legacy as a destination for seekers of health, nature, and pleasure.
Presenter: Nate Cormier ASLA – Managing Studio Director, RIOS
Nate’s interest in landscape design as a form of storytelling drew him to Los Angeles after two decades of practice in Seattle and an MLA from Harvard. Nate’s work, including downtown parks in Denver, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Palm Springs, involves unearthing stories of place as catalysts for authentic urban life. Nate’s current research interest centers around health and wellness in urban environments.
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