Motel 6 and Days Inn conversion to affordable senior housing
Description
The city was scheduled to discuss acquiring a Motel 6 and a Days Inn and converting them into about 148 affordable apartments for seniors. No decision had been made.
Impact summary
Adds another 65 affordable senior units in Ward 6, though not likely complete until late 2029.
Applicant
- Address
- 3663 La Sierra Avenue and 10545 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 1
Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Adaptive Reuse Ordinance
The new ordinance makes it easier to turn empty commercial buildings into apartments, with no parking required for the reused building. Several commissioners warned this could create under-parked projects in areas without transit and asked staff to come back with fixes.
Motel 6 and Days Inn conversion to senior housing
Two aging motels could become 148 affordable apartments for Riverside seniors, with rents at 30-60% of area income and support services on site. Seniors are the fastest-growing group becoming homeless in the city, and members stressed units should serve Riverside residents first.
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