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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.
A series of community meetings will soon be planned to discuss design options.
554 residents responded to a survey and the results showed shade structures and walking areas were the top priorities for the next phase of Indio Sports Park.
"We want to turn blight into bright," a representative for the owners of the defunct Indio Fashion Mall told Planning Commissioners on Wednesday.
Commissioners favored a plan that would make 4,600 acres east of Dillon Road part of Indio. Staff said the preferred plan would add 4.5 million square feet of industrial space and create an estimated 5,000 new jobs.
Following a citywide expansion of fiber lines along major streets, Indio engineers are preparing to connect individual mobile homes starting this fall.
Planning commissioners voted 4-1 to continue the proposed permitting framework for weddings and parties, citing a need for more input from residents and event operators.
Candidates are lining up for Indio's District 2, 3 and 4 council races in the Nov. 3 election, including Mayor Elaine Holmes' bid for another term.
Regional real estate data shows buyers are securing steeper discounts across the valley but overall sales remain 23% below historic averages.
