The city of Riverside is planning to prioritize the construction of three new affordable housing projects, test an artificial intelligence-powered police report writing system and complete the construction of a new Eastside neighborhood library by the end of 2026.
Those are just a few of the dozens of projects outlined by city staff Tuesday for the coming year within the Book of Work, a citywide planning tool.
“Collectively, this council has delivered a vision to the community and to staff,” City Manager Mike Futrell told the council at the February 10 meeting. “We have translated that into specific actions, and we want to make sure that we’re getting it right, that these projects actually reflect what you would like us to do in 2026.”…