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Lately, Disney has been investing quite a bit of time and energy into its real estate projects, including a recently announced affordable housing project in Orlando and a luxurious master-planned community, Cotino, in California’s Coachella Valley. As plans for these communities continue to take shape, Disney has just released details on the groundbreaking ceremony for Cotino.
The much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony will happen TODAY, April 26th, 2022, at 10AM PT. The private, media-only event will OFFICIALLY kick off construction for the community. However, according to The Desert Sun, the land is already an active construction site, with watering and mass grading already underway behind the construction fencing.
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Once ground is broken, the grading of the massive, 618-acre site should take between nine and twelve months. Building permits will also need to be acquired and various city commissions and boards in Rancho Mirage will need to approve the details.
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Per plans, Cotino — the first Storyliving community being developed by Disney — will include a 24-acre swimmable lagoon, resort hotel, and 1,900 housing units, ranging from estates to single-family homes to condominiums. Part of the community will be reserved for residents ages 55 and older. Additionally, commercial and retail buildings, restaurants, and private amenities at the Lagoon for homeowners choosing to become club members are all planned for Cotino.
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We are still waiting to hear about price ranges for residences in Cotino. In the meantime, check out this video about the community below!
We’ll be sure to follow every detail leading up to and including the groundbreaking ceremony for Cotino. Be sure to check back with DFB for the latest updates!
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Interesting… let’s hope that Cotino does not surpass Thousand Oaks at WDW in price. Does not appear to be a retirement community.
Is that quantity of water sustainable in that area? It looks pretty dry now, where will it come from?