1	Shaping Riverside and the Future of Housing (What Matters Most to You?) City of Riverside Neighborhood Conference May 31, 2008
2	Welcome Overview Introductions Overview of the Housing Chapter How you can participate
3	Introductions Housing Element Team City Planning Division Diane Jenkins, Principal Planner 951-826-5625 Doug Darnell, Senior Planner 951-826-5219 Barbara Bouska, Associate Planner 951-826-5507 City Housing Division James Yerdon, Housing Program Manager 951-826-5961 The Planning Center (Housing Consultant) Mark Hoffman, Senior Associate Colin Drukker, Senior Planner
4	Affordable Housing Strategy Three-Pronged Approach Preservation of existing affordable housing units through rehabilitation and acquisition Increase the supply of affordable housing units through new construction and rehabilitation Provide homeownership opportunities through new construction and first-time homebuyer loan programs
5	Preservation Continue acquisition/rehabilitation of existing at-risk affordable units as they approach conversion deadlines Continue single-family rehabilitation loan program
6	J.E. Wall/Victoria Manor Senior Apartments
7	Increase the Supply Provide subsidies to affordable units in mixed-income projects and homeownership projects Acquire foreclosed single family homes, rehab, and sell to first-time homebuyers
8	TELACU Las Fuentes Senior Apartments
9	Provide Homeownership Opportunities Downpayment assistance program will be functional by July 1 Currently targeting foreclosed properties
10	Habitat for Humanity: 2929 11^th Street
11	Planning Foundation City Vision The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. How We Accomplish it We empower neighborhoods. We listen to each other and pay attention to the details because it matters. Neighborhoods enable us to work together to solve the needs of all.
12	Our Task – the Housing Element A mandated chapter of the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025 General Plan addresses how to improve quality of life through housing, parks, land use, public services, transportation, etc. Housing Element (Chapter) addresses neighborhood quality, the supply and quality of housing, housing assistance, and special needs.
13	Housing Chapter/Element Update
14	Objective 1: Livable Neighborhoods Livable neighborhoods evidenced by well maintained housing, ample public services, and open space which provide a high quality living environment and instill community pride.
15	Objective 2: Housing Diversity Adequate diversity in housing types and affordability to accommodate housing needs of residents, encourage economic development and sustainability, and promote an inclusive community.
16	Objective 3: Housing Assistance To increase and improve opportunities for low and moderate income residents to rent or purchase homes.
17	Objective 4: Special Housing Needs To provide adequate housing and supportive services for residents with special needs.
18	Role of Neighborhoods
19	How You Make a Difference! If you had five minutes to sit down and talk with the Mayor and the City Council, what would you say are the three best ways to:
20	Staying Connected Community Workshop Council Commission Public Hearings On the web under Housing Element Update at : http://www.riversideca.gov/planning/housing-element.asp Call Doug Darnell with the City Planning Division at: 951-826-5219 or e-mail him at housing-element@riversideca.gov
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22	Shaping Riverside and the Future of Housing (What Matters Most to You?) City of Riverside Neighborhood Conference May 31, 2008