Work began on Sept. 4, 2025, on a $7 million storm-resistant housing project to replace the damaged apartments that Hurricane Ian struck on Sanibel Island. Community Housing and Resources (CHR) leads the effort.
The upcoming Riverview building will protect 15 families from future storms. Builders plan special reinforcements throughout the structure. Successful fundraising brought in $6.8 million for construction costs.
“This project will not only replace what was lost, but stand as a model of resilience,” said Community Housing & Resources Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale, according to Sanibel Captiva…