Riverside Artist Lofts

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Overview

Enjoying a panoramic view of downtown Reno, the Truckee River, and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Riverside Artist Lofts sits in the middle of a burgeoning arts and entertainment district. An impressive example of Late Goth Revival architecture, the six-story former Riverside Hotel has been restored and converted into 35 units of affordable live/work space for creatives and their families. Part of the ground floor is occupied by Sierra Arts, Artspace’s local development partner on the project, whose space includes a gallery where Riverside

Partners and Funders

Architect: Miller Dunwiddie Architecture; Sheehan VanWoert Bigotti Architecture

Development Partner: Sierra Arts; City of Reno; U.S. Bancorp Foundation

Financial Partners: City of Reno; National Equity Fund; Nevada Department of Housing; Nevada Historic Preservation Office; U.S. Bancorp; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Washoe County

est. 2000

Type of Development

Live/Work Affordable Artist Housing

Number of Units

Types of Units

One- and Two-Bedrooms

Total Area

70,783 sq. ft.

Features

Open floor plan, large windows, natural light, Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery, Wild River Grille Restaurant

Photo Gallery

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“It opened the eyes of our elected officials and members of the public to what downtown could be, and it linked contemporary activity with the historic uniqueness of Reno... I believe it was pivotal to the transformation of the river corridor and demonstrated that clearly, people would live downtown.

Susan Boskoff, Nevada Arts Council