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History of Highway 111-Redevelopment
Rancho Mirage prides itself in being a prestigious community. Addressing conditions of blight within the City was a major objective of the Redevelopment Agency. A 1996 survey of Highway 111 properties revealed that 50% were underdeveloped and approximately 50% of what was developed was constructed prior to the time Rancho Mirage was incorporated, thereby not meeting current design standards. When contrasted against new development, old buildings did not match the desired community image. Interested developers could quickly observe the quality of construction the City required for new development proposals.
Since the 1996 survey, the City has taken part in a variety of activities to attract new businesses to the community and meet the needs of those currently here. This proactive approach to development has resulted in the revitalization of the Highway 111 corridor and surrounding areas. Understanding the need for proper infrastructure, the Redevelopment Agency invested $70 million in storm water management projects. The Agency also funded $25 million in roadway widening, traffic light synchronization, landscape beautification along Highway 111. The “stage” was been set for commercial development to flourish along the Highway 111 corridor.
A number of developments helped “jump-start” and sustain this revitalization effort. The most prominent being the 30-acres of waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment known as The River. A Country Inn & Suites and Hilton Garden Inn & Suites, located just west of The River, opened and a number of mixed use and office developments, such as the Plaza Agua Blanca, Patio’s Plus and Lamps Plus were completed and/or expanded. The “Restaurant Row” has been a huge success with the opening of such restaurants as Mimi’s Cafe, Roy’s of Hawaii, Amici’s, Hibachi’s Japanese Steakhouse and the many great establishments located at The River. The demand for quality office space was also addressed by a number of mixed-use developments.
Not only new development spawned the revitalization of commercial activity in Rancho Mirage. Redevelopment of existing businesses also played a key role. Desert European Motorcars, Rancho Mirage’s only automobile dealership, completed a $15 million redevelopment/expansion in 2003. The $3 million renovation of what is now the Northern Trust Bank and $1 million upgrade of the accompanying mixed-use plaza increased activity in the Northern Trust Plaza located at Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive. Rancho Mirage Plaza (NE corner of Highway 111 and Indian Trail) also completed façade, signage, hardscape/landscape improvements to keep up with newer surrounding development.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34179 (j), as of July 1, 2018, there is only one successor agency oversight board for the County of Riverside. Please click on the following link to visit the countywide oversight board website: Riverside County Oversight Board
To view agendas and minutes for the dissolved Oversight Board to the Rancho Mirage Redevelopment Successor Agency, please click the following link: RM Oversight Board
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