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¡Adelante Coachella!
Investing in Coachella’s Future
¡Adelante Coachella! is a community information hub focused on a major infrastructure and economic development effort designed to benefit Coachella residents. The proposed Coachella Municipal Utility and Coachella Valley Technology Campus would use private investment to deliver sustained investment and key infrastructure, housing, and public safety improvements, with no new taxes or fees on existing residents.
After a competitive, transparent process lasting more than two years, the Coachella City Council unanimously approved this public-private partnership (P3). Through this partnership, the proposed project will move through regulatory and environmental review processes guided by local decision-making to ensure it reflects community needs, while the City retains control and long-term ownership of the utility.
This site shares clear information about what’s proposed, how the process works, and what comes next. Check back for updates and key milestones, or reach out directly to learn more: info@adelantecoachella.com.
By the numbers
240
Acres
Three parcels, built in phases.
830
Affordable housing units planned
Supports local families and workforce housing needs.
20
Years to City ownership
After twenty years, the City of Coachella will own the privately built utility infrastructure at no cost to residents.
5–0
Unanimous City Council vote
Selected through a 24-month competitive procurement with multiple qualified bidders.
Project overview
The project pairs building the electrical infrastructure for the City with data center development to help secure new investment, infrastructure, and community benefits for Coachella. This project is designed to:
- 01
Build electric utility infrastructure
Privately financed with City oversight and control, at no risk to the City or residents.
- 02
Bring utilities to East Coachella
Electric, water, fire protection, and sewer infrastructure to the east part of the City.
- 03
Create housing for local families
830 affordable units, supporting workforce housing needs.
- 04
Increase public safety through investment
Additional fire hydrants along Avenue 52, five acres for a future fire station, and emergency response capacity.
- 05
Grow the local economy
New construction and operational jobs for Coachella residents; local businesses benefit from the construction activity.
- 06
Generate revenue for the CMU
Substantial revenue for the Coachella Municipal Utility (CMU), in perpetuity.
Project benefits
The Coachella Valley Technology Campus will serve as the anchor tenant, making the initial build out of the Coachella Municipal Utility financially feasible.
Learn more about the necessary and important role of data centers.
Coachella Municipal Utility (CMU)
Electrical infrastructure build out.
A city-led utility means the City plays a direct role in how infrastructure is planned and managed. The proposed project funds and builds the utility infrastructure.
Local and regional benefits
Provides electrical utility service needed for economic growth.
Local decision-making
Decisions are made by City leaders who are accountable to the community.
Aligned with community needs
Long-term infrastructure can be planned alongside housing, public safety, and other fiscal priorities to support future growth in the City's underdeveloped areas.
Ongoing oversight by elected leaders
City Council has final review and oversight of projects.
Sustained City Revenue
The CMU will receive a share of revenue from providing electricity service, a portion of which will be transferred to the City of Coachella on an annual basis. These funds can be directed by the City Council for programs and community benefits not otherwise available.
Coachella Valley Technology Campus
Proposed project details.
A 240-acre campus to serve data centers, built in phases, and anticipated to generate substantial revenue for the CMU. The Campus will be the first customer of the newly built CMU.
830 affordable housing units planned
Supports local families and workforce housing needs.
Five acres for a future fire station
Supports emergency response and safety as the city grows.
Substantial revenue for the Utility
Project expected to generate new revenue for the CMU in perpetuity, which could support services like public safety, parks, and needed infrastructure.
Construction and operational jobs
Local residents will have new construction-related job opportunities; local businesses benefit from the construction activity.
Sufficient water is already allocated to land
Modern technologies have reduced the amount of water needed for cooling and no new allocation of water is needed.
Increased property tax revenue
Spans both construction and operations. Council can allocate to parks, schools, and roads.
Additional fire hydrants along Avenue 52
Increasing fire safety and emergency response capabilities as the city grows.
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