Projects to Keep & Upgrade

Current Development Projects

Future Development Opportunities

On-Going Development Initiatives

Timetable

Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights is a 141 unit high-rise building originally built in 1968. Based on the 2003 Asset Management Plan, Sunset Heights is a solidly constructed building with many remaining years of useful service. Over the past five years, RIHA has invested over $1.5 million in modifications to the building.

Improvements to the building include:
Kitchen cabinets and counter tops in all units
Plumbing and heating throughout the building
New apartment entrance doors
New windows
New paint in all common hallways

Future improvements include:
Remodeling the front lobby and restrooms
New lighting in hallways
New floor covering in hallways
Upgrade interior elevators
Add new exterior elevator

Hickman Center
RIHA purchased the Hickman Center in 2005 as the RIHA maintenance warehouse however; the HUD mandated transition to a project-based management model has eliminated the need for a central maintenance warehouse.

Asset Management Plan Implementation: RIHA should invest the funds required to ensure the useful life of the property over the long-term and transfer ownership of the property to CHS. CHS should consider the cost effectiveness of renting the facility to other organizations for special events or community-based activities. The non-profit corporation could also consider using the facility as a support site for its development activities in Rock Island.

 

Rock Island Housing Authority  -  Community Housing Solutions
227-21st Street  -  Rock Island, IL 61201
309.788.0825  -  www.riha4rent.org