Planning & Development
With hundreds of units to keep track of each day, RHA’s Planning and Development Department is always busy. The Planning & Development department is in charge of construction and upgrades on all of our public housing sites and RHA-owned properties.
This department is also in charge of new and long-term development plans, whether building an entirely new complex or rehabbing and modernizing an existing property.
The upkeep and modernization of every RHA complex and property depends on development to continue to provide safe, affordable housing for our residents.
We manage RFP/RFQs
What does the Planning & Development Department do?
In a nutshell, this department creates and sustains RHA housing. They flesh out long-term projects, help procure contractors, acquire permits, liaison with government entities, and even go so far as to choose kitchen faucets and paint colors.
They are the heart of growing RHA affordable housing and maintaining it through capital fund projects.
Planning & Development Projects
Recreation Area at Essex Manor
RHA is always looking for new ways to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Essex Manor will soon see upgrades to the outdoor community area including a basketball court, turf area, new rubber bark and a level playground.
Dick Scott Manor
RHA is a part of the affordable housing solution for Northern Nevada, and Dick Scott Manor is another opportunity for us to play a bigger role. Funded in part by American Rescue Plan Act money and in partnership with the Veteran’s Administration, this brand-new complex will include 12 new units to serve low-income veterans in Washoe County.
Concrete replacements, new water heaters
Using capital funds, RHA continuously upgrades public housing sites to better suit residents. Projects in the works include concrete replacement at Stead Manor and water heater replacements at McGraw Court and Essex Manor.
New Energy Efficient Appliances
RHA’s asset management team recently installed more than 200 energy efficient refrigerators to residents at our public housing sites. We are thankful for our partnership with NV Energy, as these projects help our low-income residents save money on long term expenses.
Myra Birch Outdoor Rec Area
Thanks to resident feedback and months of hard work from construction teams, RHA upgrades are complete in the community recreation area of Myra Birch Manor. The refurbishments include a new half-court basketball area, hopscotch, a picnic space, dog park, and raised garden beds. Projects like this allow RHA to provide more than just a house for our residents, but a home.
New Chillers at Silverada
RHA works diligently to ensure our public housing sites receive consistent upgrades as needed. The organization spent nearly a million dollars in capital funds on 16 new chillers to keep residents in 150 units cool during hot summer months, ultimately increasing long term efficiency and lowering energy costs.
Upgraded security cameras
RHA is committed to providing a safe, secure place to call home. Periodic upgrades to state-of-the-art Axis security cameras at our complexes ensure safety for all.
