Contact: Cindy Uken
Communications Director
City of Palm Springs
760.323.8250

March 5, 2008

And now there are 16.

In less than three years, 16 areas of the community are now officially
recognized groups associated with the City’s Office of Neighborhood
Involvement (ONI).

The latest to join the growing ranks of officialdom is the Araby Cove
Neighborhood Organization. Its boundaries are from the wash south to the top
of Araby Road. The neighborhood extends east to Rim Road and to the west to
encompass all of Smokewood Avenue down to the wash. The chairperson is
Patrick Jordan.

"Araby Cove Neighborhood Organization was formed out of a want to protect
our neighborhood as it serves as a sanctuary to its residents, many who ride
horseback through the wash and hikers of all sorts,” said Jordan. “We have our
own Oasis right in the middle of Palm Springs that is quite different and unique.
In addition, we hope to further organize a crime watch program and also have
an official "voice" with the City of Palm Springs."

Established by City Ordinance in April 2005, the ONI is a vehicle for
encouraging citizen involvement in service delivery and improving
communication among citizens, City staff and elected officials.
“Araby Cove is our first officially recognized neighborhood organization south of
East Palm Canyon Drive” said Lee Husfeldt, Director of Neighborhood and
Community Relations. “It's a relatively small neighborhood with some wonderful
homes and incredible views."

The ONI is a City office. The Palm Springs Neighborhood Involvement
Committee (PSNIC) works with the City Manager and staff to address matters
of concern to citizens and other neighborhood interests. The PSNIC is comprised
of elected representatives of Neighborhood Organizations that have become
officially recognized by the City through an application process.
The benefits of a Neighborhood Organization include:
• A community of people who know and look out for one another
• A place for bringing people together to socialize and address common concerns
• A collective voice to advocate for neighborhood interests and concerns
• A recognized entity that works with city government to access resources and resolve issues affecting neighborhood character and quality of life
• A communication conduit that exchanges information and knowledge

Palm Springs residents who are interested in organizing their neighborhoods
should call Husfeldt at 323-8255.

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