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The project's developer said that although the three-bedroom units are considered market rate housing, they were specifically designed with multi-generational families in mind.
In February, the Planning Commission rejected the project due to worries about increased traffic, too many gas stations, greenhouse gas emissions, and harmful impacts on a nearby community.
The popular restaurant chains are moving closer to opening new locations near the Indio Municipal Golf Course. An update on the projects was provided Wednesday.
To manage the influx of visitors, Indio is closing Avenue 50 between Madison and Monroe from March 24 to May 5. The city is also reaching out to residents and HOAs near Empire.