The Indio Planning Commission unanimously approved the Avenue 42 Apartments, an eight-building complex featuring 237 income-restricted units. Rents will range from roughly $650 for a one-bedroom to over $2,000 for a four-bedroom.
Median single-family home prices in Indio fell 2% over the past year, while condo prices edged up 2% to $286,000, making Indio one of just two valley cities with rising attached home values.
City officials say the October event at the Empire Polo Club will require significantly less parking and camping capacity than Coachella and Stagecoach, easing congestion near neighborhoods.
In a community survey a slight majority favored more bus service that covers a wider region rather than faster routes.
Single-family home prices in Indio fell 3% over the past year, while attached home prices tumbled 13% to a median of $286,000.
As the only Coachella Valley city with a state Pro-Housing Designation, Indio is aligning its local code with California law to offer extra building incentives for affordable housing.
Planning commissioners recommended approval for a 910-square-foot 7 Brew drive-through at the Desert Crossroads Shopping Center.
City officials are collecting community feedback and vendor applications for the 2026 event, offering lower booth fees as the returns to downtown Indio.
Despite pushback from residents demanding a fresh look at traffic and water impacts, Indio City Council approved a timeline extension for Citrus Ranch. The move keeps the unbuilt 2007 golf course community alive as developers negotiate a pending sale of the 1,183-acre property.
The district said it is replacing simple time limits with a values-based approach to classroom technology, blocking open YouTube browsing for students and requiring a screen-free zone at every school.
