🏗 Riga to Build 732 Rental Apartments for Public Sector Specialists
Riga City Council approved participation in the national programme “Rental Housing for Latvian Specialists”, planning to build 732 new apartments under a public–private partnership (PPP) model.
The housing will target teachers, social workers, police officers and other key municipal employees priced out of the private rental market. Construction sites are planned on Tīnūžu, Ozolciema and Mežrozīšu Streets.
Funding will come from state and municipal subsidies plus rental income. Construction is expected to begin in autumn 2027, with first apartments ready by 2029.
Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs said the initiative is “a key step to ensure affordable housing for those who sustain the city’s education, safety, and social welfare.”
Context:
The project supports the Housing Policy Guidelines 2024–2030, aiming to help municipalities retain qualified professionals amid housing shortages.
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