Moreno Valley officials marked what they said was a major milestone in expanding affordable housing with the groundbreaking of the Linwood Rose development earlier this month.
The April 2 event celebrated the start of construction on Linwood Rose, a planned project that calls for converting two vacant parcels totaling nearly 1 acre into a three-story residential community with 36 homes, according to the city.
The project is a collaboration between Rancho Belago Development Inc. and Kingdom Development. It is dedicated entirely to serving low- and very low-income city residents earning between 30% and 40% of area median income, with priority given to prosective residents with special needs, officials said.
“Projects like Linwood Rose are about more than building housing. They’re about building opportunity, stability, and a stronger future for our community,” Mayor Ulises Cabrera said in a statement. “By investing in supportive, affordable housing, we are ensuring that our residents, especially those most in need, have access to safe homes and the services that help them succeed.”
Of the 36 units, 35 will provide permanent supportive housing. A two-bedroom unit is designated for an on-site manager. The remaining one-bedroom units “will be designed to offer comfort, stability and dignity,” according to the city. The apartment building will also have a community room, laundry facilities, a leasing office, maintenance services, secure bicycle storage and a shared outdoor terrace with landscaped gathering areas, barbecues and picnic spaces.
“I’m proud to see this investment in housing that truly meets the needs of our community,” Councilwoman Elena Baca-Santa Cruz said in a statement. “Linwood Rose will provide not only a place to live, but a supportive environment where residents can access critical services, build stability, and feel a sense of belonging.”
The housing complex also will provide comprehensive, on-site supportive services at no cost to residents, including case management, mental health care, wellness programs, substance use support and connections to medical and dental care. Officials said Linwood Rose “is designed to foster long-term well-being and a sense of community for its residents through individualized support, group counseling and peer programs.
For more information on Rancho Belago Developers and Kingdom Development, visit kingdomdevelopment.net.
To learn more about other new businesses and developments coming to Moreno Valley, go to moval.org/edd.
