Desert Cities Archive

Focus on the Coachella Valley

Experts: The “maturing, more sophisticated, more diverse” desert proves again that retail follows rooftops and that tourism contributes more to the local economy than old measurements had reported.

Coachella

This year marks Coachella’s 60th anniversary of incorporation. Authority to annex land within its sphere of influence could double the size of the community in the next decade.

Gayl Biondi

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is the Coachella Valley’s gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. More than three million people each year travel historic Highway 62 to visit the unique wilderness to rock climb, hike, and camp in a setting unlike any other.

Gayl Biondi

Indian Wells

As the City of Indian Wells approaches its 40th anniversary (officially July 14, 2007), the city’s commitment to excellence in every facet of community life remains front and center.

Jan Silver Maguire

Indio

One can get a glimpse of Indio’s rich history by viewing the city’s colorful murals. Native American inhabitants, agriculture, transportation, the date industry, the history of water, and electric power are subjects portrayed on large canvasses of building walls throughout the community.

Karen Oppenheim

La Quinta

Blessed with the natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta is the “Gem of the Desert” — where extraordinary majesty meets exceptional progress.

Erin Gilhuly

Palm Desert

Just over 30 years old, Palm Desert has grown into a sophisticated resort municipality that has definite big city vibes. With a permanent population of nearly 50,000, Palm Desert is the second largest city in the Coachella Valley.

Pamela Bieri

Palm Springs

Ground breakings next year for a number of mixed-use developments signal just one aspect of an exciting downtown Palm Springs renaissance, according to Raymond.

Sheila Grattan

Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage has a tradition of giving. Longtime residents such as the Honorable and Mrs. Walter Annenberg, former President and Mrs. Gerald Ford, and Frank and Barbara Sinatra have always given generously.

Ellen Paris

Eastward Ho!

In today’s Coachella Valley, the rush is east, where land is plentiful and rapidly rising in price and real estate developments are the new gold mines.

Shellie Karabell