The Palm Springs City Council on Thursday gave approval to explore restoration of the historic landscape at City Hall, designed by renowned mid-century landscape architect Garrett Eckbo. The restoration aims to conserve water, showcase desert-appropriate plants, and serve as an educational tool for residents.
The plan, detailed in a staff report that includes an extensive study of the history of the landscaping, would replace over 55,000 square feet of water-thirsty turf with drought-tolerant landscaping reminiscent of the original 1957 design…