by By Bob Marra | Jun 21, 2024 | Business and Development Briefs, Entrepreneurship, Technology
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is taking decisive steps to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation in the Inland Empire with the launch of the InSoCal Accelerate CA: Inclusive Innovation Hub. This was made possible by grant funding awarded to UCR...
by By Bob Marra | Jun 20, 2024 | Affordable Housing, Government, Public Sector News
In a bold move to address the affordable housing shortage in the city and the Greater Palm Springs region overall, the Palm Springs City Council has approved a significant project with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services Inc. (NPHS). The initiative, focusing on...
by By Bob Marra | Jun 20, 2024 | Business and Development Briefs, Housing
The Palm Desert Planning Commission has approved Pulte Homes’ development plans for 332 single-family homes on a 40.93-acre site within what has been referred to as the Refuge Specific Plan area. This major residential project is located on the south side of...
by By Bob Marra | Jun 17, 2024 | Energy, Public Sector News, Utilities, Water
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has adopted its 2024-2025 Strategic Plan that outlines specific goals and initiatives the district will focus on over the next two years. The new plan, IID’s first in eight years, outlines seven strategic goals and...
by By Bob Marra | Jun 17, 2024 | Economic Development, Featured, Housing
The long-stalled Serena Park project in Palm Springs is poised for a significant revival following the Palm Springs City Council’s approval of substantial amendments to the development agreement. These amendments, proposed by major Irvine-based developer SunCal...