Our Mission
“The mission of the Vista Las Palmas Neighbors Foundation is to preserve, protect and promote the quality of life for our neighborhood, our city, and our state through communication and improvement projects, as well as social and charitable endeavors.”
The Vista Las Palmas
Neighbors Foundation
Vista Las Palmas is a stunning neighborhood of lovingly restored Mid-Century and new construction stylish homes. Their modernist designs create seamless indoor/outdoor spaces and a casual lifestyle which takes advantage of the crisp, dry desert climate and soaring mountain views.
Our homes represent the iconic examples of mid-century architecture and were designed by world famous architects of that era. Most homes have stunning, meticulously-designed additions which respect the integrity of the original architecture. Many have been highlighted in TV commercials, movie scenes, photo spreads in architecture magazines and TV documentaries about midcentury architecture.
With the advent of residential air-conditioning, Hollywood celebrities were first to discover our neighborhood in the 1950’s - close enough that they could quickly return to their studios if called. The designs and layouts were cutting edge at that time—architecture which utilized glass, concrete, terrazzo, and exposed wood beams to reflect the Southern California Modernist style. Entertainment industry executives, actors and actresses continue to own homes in our neighborhood and are joined by a diverse mix of year-round residents from all over the world.
Aside from the unique curb appeal of these homes, we’re a neighborhood that cares. Over the years, our organization has donated $10,000 to $30,000 annually from profits generated from our Modernism Week Home Tour to many local charities including The LGBT Center – Food Bank; AAP Food Samaritans Palm Springs; PS ModCom (Palm Springs Modern Committee); the Palm Springs Animal Shelter; Palm Springs Police Canine Fund; Well in the Desert feeding program for homeless families; Build-a-Bike for children of our valley’s migrant farm workers; portable defibrillators for our city’s first responder fleet; our local AIDS Assistance Program; the Palm Springs Art Museum; Digicom; and the Palm Springs High School Scholarship Fund.
Membership is open to all Vista Las Palmas residents and property owners.
Suggested yearly contributions start at just $50.00.