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$1 billion 'city within a city' development approved by Coachella, Calif., city council

$1 billion 'city within a city' development approved by Coachella, Calif., city council

It would include 7,800 homes, a retail center, office space, and nearly 350 acres of open space.


By BD+C Staff | December 27, 2013
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city within a city diagram

The Coachella City Council approved a proposal to build La Entrada, a 2,200-acre city within a city. It would include 7,800 homes; a retail center with stores, office space, and businesses; nearly 350 acres of open space for playgrounds, parks and hiking trails; and potentially a new soccer-centric sports venue.

(http://voices.mydesert.com/2013/12/17/la-entrada-plan-clears-coachella-city-council-hurdle/)

 

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