Neighbor of the Week: Debbie Hodson
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Housing
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Council Rejects $20 Million State Grant for Homeless Housing Project
4-3 vote kills 114-unit conversion of University Avenue motel; Homekey+ funds return to state.
Council to Vote on $30 Million Homeless Housing Project After State Awards Funding
114-unit conversion of University Avenue motel would be city's largest permanent supportive housing development.
City Developing First Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to Convert Empty Buildings into Housing
"Repurpose Riverside" project targets summer 2026 completion with approximately $300,000 in grant funding.
Housing Committee Discusses Mobile Home Rent Control Despite Council's Recent 2.8% Cap Approval
Committee debates further amendments less than a week after City Council set annual increase limit for 2026.
Riverside May Have Escaped New Housing Regulations - for Now
City planners believe transit development mandates don’t apply locally, but uncertainty remains as state pressure for infill housing intensifies.
City Considers Pilot Program to Transfer Housing Density Along University Avenue
Staff proposes allowing property owners to move unused residential development rights between parcels to increase housing on vacant lots.
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.