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River Towers senior housing sale concerns

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Summary

Member Waters flagged a rumored sale of 7,800 East Jefferson River Towers and potential displacement of about 300 seniors. HRD says the city's $3.5 million loan and affordability restriction give it approval power over any sale.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A $3.5 million outstanding city loan secures the affordability restriction.

✅Who benefits

The roughly 300 senior tenants if affordability protections hold.

⚠️Who could be affected

Seniors could be displaced if ownership transfers without compliance.

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