Palm Springs Approves $5.9 Million Settlement for Displaced Families

The Palm Springs City Council has unanimously approved a $5.9 million settlement for Black and Latino families displaced during the urban renewal project of the 1950s and 1960s. This decision addresses the historical injustices faced by residents of Section 14, a tribal-owned area where over 230 homes were demolished to make way for commercial development. In addition to the settlement, the city plans to invest $20 million over the next decade in housing initiatives and $1 million to support small businesses in marginalized communities. A day of remembrance will also be established to honor the contributions of Section 14 families to Palm Springs. Former residents expressed gratitude for the agreement, highlighting its significance in acknowledging their past experiences. Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein emphasized the city's responsibility to address historical wrongs, marking this as a pivotal moment in Palm Springs' history.