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Development

Wonder what’s being built in the city? Turn here as we track developments big and small throughout town.

Indio Monroe Street freeway interchange clears milestone as officials set cost-sharing rules for cities

Officials say a major $181 million overhaul of the Interstate 10 interchange at Monroe Street is on track for a January construction launch.

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Indio Sustainability Commission questions outreach efforts ahead of mandatory state turf-watering bans

A new state law will ban drinking water for decorative turf at businesses, HOAs and public sites, and Indio officials are under pressure to prepare before public properties face the rule in 2027.

Indio Planning Commission recommends ban on data centers

The 5-0 vote puts the ban on course for council consideration before a 45-day moratorium expires July 18, as residents called on Indio to lead the Coachella Valley in rejecting the facilities.

Indio extends gas station moratorium for one year, holds off on permanent rules

Indio leaders just extended a temporary freeze on new stations until next summer, hitting the brakes on a permanent law so they can debate stricter neighborhood buffers and wait for a new city council to take office.

Indio home sales jump 12% year-over-year amid drop in prices and lower than average sales in the rest of the valley

Indio sales volume jumped year-over-year amid price drops, even as homes in the city are averaging nearly two months on the market.

Indio City Council approves $485 million budget, greenlights five-year infrastructure plan

Highlights from the city's budget and Capital Improvement Program include I-10 interchange upgrades on Monroe and Jackson streets, a new police headquarters, and plans for a skate park.

Indio enacts emergency ban on data centers as city works to craft long-term policy

Indio halts new data centers for 45 days as residents in neighboring Coachella protest massive tech campuses over water and power concerns.

Indio Planning Commission rejects warehouse project totaling 1.8 million square feet and up to 3,000 housing units

The 183-acre Oasis at Indio project planned for land in the northern part of the city was denied by a 3-2 vote Wednesday night after almost an hour of public comment.

Indio International Tamale Festival returns to downtown after years away, with lower fees and free kids’ zone

City officials say the festival lost its footing when construction forced it to Miles Avenue Park, and that returning to its downtown roots is key to rebuilding its identity with lower tamale vendor fees and more affordable carnival rides.

Indio Sports Park is open, but future expansions remain unclear

Phase 2 funding is uncertain and a long-planned skate park is still without a permanent home.