Downtown Development and 75 East Broadway Hotel Project
Summary
The board approved lease option terms with Rio Nuevo for a $60 million hotel and market project at 75 East Broadway, prompting discussions about housing affordability.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates lease revenue and stimulates downtown commercial investment.
Downtown visitors, local business operators, and tourism stakeholders.
Tech investors and construction firms looking for a payday in the desert.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Supervisors — January 20, 2026
The board approved lease option terms with Rio Nuevo for a $60 million hotel and market project at 75 East Broadway, prompting discussions about housing affordability.
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