City Approves $400,000 Agreement with Caltrans to Clear Homeless Encampments From State Highways
Public Safety Engagement Team will remove encampments and debris from 18.4 miles of freeway system through 2027 under pilot program.
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Riverside Seeks Final Community Input on Future Housing Design
City needs feedback before creating pre-approved plans to address shortage of 18,458 units.
St. Michael's Apartments Faces Ongoing Community Concerns Over Parking, Safety Issues
Housing committee hears from frustrated neighbors about increased police calls, unregistered vehicles, and quality of life impacts since 50-unit affordable housing project opened in 2023.
Riverside's Aspire Complex Opens 33 Units for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
The $25 million downtown development provides furnished apartments and support services for residents ages 18-24.
Riverside City Council Approves Controversial 49-home Development on Victoria Avenue Despite Community Opposition
Warmington Residential project moves forward after heated public debate over traffic concerns, orange grove preservation, and housing density in historic corridor.
Riverside Reports Success in Curbing Homelessness Growth Through Prevention Programs
City officials credit collaboration with county partners and targeted prevention efforts for stabilizing homeless population, achieving "functional zero" for youth homelessness.
Riverside Weighs $35 Million Conversion of Hotel into Permanent Supportive Housing
City could secure state HomeKey Plus funding to transform struggling hotel, though newly opened businesses express concerns about timing.
Orange Grove Housing Plan Pulled from Council Agenda
State warns Riverside officials that rejecting Victoria Avenue development could violate housing laws.
Planning Commission: Yes to Church-Nonprofit Partnership to House Aged-Out Foster Youth
Olive Crest and Crest Community Church to create 'home with purpose' on church property.
Riverside Claims Victory in Youth Homelessness Fight
Mayor announces "functional zero" achievement for vulnerable 18-24 age group most at risk for chronic housing instability.
Riverside Caps Mobile Home Rent Hikes at 4% Annually
Council approves ordinance to protect seniors and low-income residents from excessive increases.
Riverside Explores Safe Parking Program for Residents Living in Vehicles
The Housing and Homelessness Committee reviewed successful programs in other cities as potential models for Riverside's provision of secure lots, basic amenities, and pathways to permanent housing for unhoused community members.
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Riverside Considers Expanding Backyard Housing Options, Separate ADU Sales
Proposals could allow more homes on smaller lots and give homeowners the option to sell accessory dwelling units separately.
Noteworthy
A UCR public policy expert argues that the City Council's 4-3 vote to reject $20 million in state homeless housing funding was emblematic of local governments prioritizing NIMBY pressure over a county homelessness crisis affecting an estimated 4,200 people.
Rental assistance during the pandemic significantly improved mental health for recipients, according to UCR research analyzing California's $5.2 billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program—with recipients reporting reduced psychological distress equivalent to moving from "fair" to "good" mental health and showing lower rates of depression and anxiety compared to non-recipients.
A UCR Center for Community Solutions report identifies clusters of tax-defaulted properties across Riverside and San Bernardino counties—including Lake Elsinore (18% delinquency rate) and Lake Arrowhead (15%)—as potential land banking opportunities for affordable housing despite infrastructure and environmental challenges.