The City of Loma Linda, like so many established cities throughout California, faces the challenge of improving the health and the quality of life in their older neighborhoods, while concurrently providing affordable housing for their residents.

One such neighborhood in Loma Linda is the North Central Neighborhood. The boundaries include Redlands Boulevard, Anderson Street, Mountain View Avenue and Van Leuven Street. Recognized by the city for redevelopment in 1979, North Central has been an area of focus for infill housing, as well as, street improvements, community gardens and health fairs.

The North Central Neighborhood Steering Committee formed as a coalition

of local residents and city government working together to help residents through several city funded programs. One such program available to residents is the Affordable Housing Program under the direction of the Loma Linda Redevelopment Agency.

In Loma Linda’s continuous effort to improve and upgrade its residential housing stock, the city has developed a comprehensive program. Begun in 1998, the Home Improvement Program strives to improve the appearance and elevate the standard of living in recognized neighborhoods by making funds available through loans to upgrade, make repairs and rebuild deteriorating housing.

The Affordable Housing Program, within the structure of the Housing Improvement