Desert Hot Springs Hits Pause on Data Centers
News ClipNBC Palm Springs·Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, CA·6/26/2026
The City of Desert Hot Springs is proposing a two-year moratorium on data center development. This decision comes as other Coachella Valley cities also evaluate the future of data centers in their regions. City leaders are prioritizing long-term growth over immediate revenue.
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As more Coachella Valley cities question the future of data centers, Desert Hot Springs is taking a step back with a proposed two-year moratorium. City leaders say they're thinking beyond short-term revenue and focusing on long-term growth.