March of 2022 was a proud moment for citizens of the high-desert as we celebrated the inaugural event at Freedom Plaza in 29 Palms, CA. Founding members of the 29 Palms Downtown Business Association (Rediscover 29) were proud to host the inaugural event at Freedom Plaza, Party at the Plaza, which was done in partnership with the City of Twentynine Palms and Visit 29 Palms.
Josua Tree residents gathered at the Joshua Tree Community Center to discuss a controversial proposed development. Residents sounded the alarm regarding the size, scope and location for the project. Multiple staff from the Developer team were present, as was senior lead planning staff from San Bernardino County.
Yet another missed opportunity it seemed. We desperately need housing in our Joshua Tree Gateway Communities, however the overall failure of San Bernardino County to provide adequate oversight with respect to community development continues to be a concern.
This is a work in progress. Our goal is to engage anyone who is willing to be respectful, be objective and provide meaningful feedback, whether it be positive or negative.
Our first board meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2024 zt 4:00 p.m. (rescheduled from November 22). We plan to discuss our "Top Five for 2025" initiatives. The five initiatives are as follows:
Initiative 1: Building the Bridge Between Hi-Desert and the Coachella Valley
Initiative 2: Developing Collaboration Within Hi-Desert Communities
Initiative 3: Developing a Roadmap for Sustainability and Eco-Tourism/Eco-Stewardship
Initiative 4: Drafting a Plan for Community Health and Wellness
Initiative 5: Initiate the Conversation for Future JTGCA Joint Powers Authority Agreement
These initiatives could significantly enhance community cohesion and development, and forming meaningful relationships which will make the Hi-Desert and Coachella Valley more resilient and
sustainable.
This is a developing story.
To find out more about Mon Forest Towns and West Virginia University Extension, visit https://publicinterestdesign.wvu.edu/mon-forest-towns/about-mon-forest-towns
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