M
any people think of Palm Springs as a
desert resort that's all about swimming
pools, parties, umbrella drinks and golf.
e town does boast those amenities,
but there is also a healthy environmental
awareness. is is a community where old has become at
every turn. Architecture is preserved and drought-toler-
ant plants ll gardens designed to conserve water. Stun-
ning hiking destinations through virtually untouched
tribal lands are minutes away from eco-minded boutique
hotels, and cutting-edge restaurants cater to locavores.
Indeed, one of the nation's largest wind farms, a (some-
times controversial) source of renewable energy, is an in-
tegral part of the landscape.
Palm Springs takes green
beyond the golf course
REDUCE,
REUSE,
REDECORATE REDECORATE
BY
GENIE
DAVIS
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Photos:
Jack
Burke
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