On Wednesday, July 5, the Moreno Valley City Council joined Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) and city and county leaders to tour one of Moreno Valley’s premier affordable housing developments.
Mayor Ulises Cabrera, Council Member Elena Baca-Santa Cruz, and Riverside County Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez joined Congressman Takano on an informative showcase of the Myers Park apartments in District One. Myers Park was made possible thanks to funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided through the City of Moreno Valley.
The tour illustrated how the collaboration of Federal, County, and City housing agencies can help create sustainable, affordable housing for working families. Representatives from Mary Erickson Community Housing, which owns the property, led the delegation.
“I was honored to join Congressman Takano and Mary Erickson Community Housing on a tour of Myers Park, a prime example of affordable housing done right,” said Mayor Ulises Cabrera. “California’s housing crunch is becoming more critical each day. Moreno Valley is stepping up and working with partners like Mary Erickson to provide housing for residents of all income levels. I am pleased Congressman Takano could see our great work so far.”
“A crucial part of being good stewards of our community is providing access to housing, regardless of income level,” said District One Council Member Elena Baca-Santa Cruz. “It takes all of us to create healthy and inclusive communities for everyone. I was thrilled to join Congressman Takano, Mary Erickson Community Housing, and the entire delegation to show our progress, and hopefully, this will lead to increased funding opportunities for local affordable housing programs.”
“The Mary Erickson Community Housing community serves as a testament to what effective federal collaboration can do for the people of Moreno Valley,” said Representative Mark Takano (CA-39). “I was thrilled to see how good stewardship of HUD dollars will directly translate to more affordable housing, and I am looking forward to continued progress to ensure that everyone has access to quality housing.”
Myers Park was first acquired by Mary Erickson Community Housing in 2010 and was financed with HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds provided by the City of Moreno Valley. The 27-unit neighborhood features clean and desirable two-bedroom/one-bathroom apartments in a park-like setting. The community is exclusively reserved for very low-income renters and has covenants in place to keep Myers Park affordable for the next 60 years.
The City of Moreno Valley continues to work with partners like Mary Erickson Community Housing to create desirable affordable communities for Moreno Valley families, seniors, and veterans. For more information on Moreno Valley’s affordable housing programs, visit moval.org/fms.