Civil Municipal View Feb2023

101 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 DESERT HOT SPR INGS , CAL I FORNI A Drawing on the hot mineral water aquifer, the city’s status as having the best drinking water in the world, and the fact that the area is said to have an energy vortex, there is a push to attract those looking for health and wellness opportunities. Desert Hot Springs is also home to remarkable trails, and the best views of the valley, offering more to the list of reasons to visit. Along with Cabot’s Pueblo, the city is also preserving some other historic homes, and maintaining the small town’s quaintness wherever possible. Although there is not currently a designated downtown, Smith says there is a plan underway to define a downtown area, creating what he calls “a really unique sense of place,” which would be a hub of food and beverage, entertainment, and art. “We are also a big destination for art, and we know that is a huge draw, particularly in our valley for tourism. So, that’s something that we’re trying to strategize in terms of implementation into our future growth, NOT A MEMBER YET? GET IN ON THE ACTION! JOIN US AT OUR EVENTS GCVCC.ORG/EVENTS Photos Credit: City of Desert Hot Springs