Collaborating with
school districts to solve the educator housing crisis
California schools face chronic underfunding, educator shortages, and prohibitively high housing costs. Rivercrest Partners turns these challenges into opportunities by redeveloping or monetizing school-owned property. Our portfolio analyses, workforce housing developments, and associated revenue streams bring schools added funding that aligns with your educational mission and financial goals.
Workforce housing enables Jefferson UHSD to fill all open positions and dramatically reduce employee turnover
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Rivercrest Partners is a development partner and strategic real estate advisory dedicated to strengthening the financial health and impact of California TK –12 schools and community colleges. Our team of real estate professionals understands the unique challenges and questions facing California schools — from entitlements and CEQA, and community engagement to employee eligibility policy and lease-up operations. Our projects convert underused school properties into multifamily residential and mixed-use developments that provide needed educator housing and community-serving shops, services and recreation.
Drawing on our many years in private sector real estate development, Riverside Partners brings together in-house expertise in real estate development, finance, architecture and planning, and community engagement to deliver meaningful results for our clients. Our clients are as diverse as California, from small rural communities to large urban school districts.
Urban infill in downtown Oakland approved for 380 residential units over street-front retail
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Transform surplus property into workforce housing
We help school districts and public agencies turn underutilized land into high-quality workforce housing that supports educator recruitment and retention. From feasibility and financing through entitlement and construction, we manage every step.
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Generate long-term revenue through strategic ground lease arrangements
We unlock the revenue potential of surplus sites through market-driven development partnerships and ground lease structures. Our team structures joint ventures that preserve public ownership while creating predictable income streams and high-value community assets.
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Navigate complex approvals with our regulatory expertise
With deep experience in California’s planning and regulatory landscape including CEQA, zoning, Education Code, and AB 2295, we guide your projects through every layer of local and state approvals. Our proactive approach reduces risk, accelerates timelines, and ensures compliance from entitlement through occupancy.
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Build community support through transparent engagement
We lead thoughtful, inclusive outreach that builds trust and secures community and stakeholder support. From early visioning through public hearings, we manage engagement strategies that reflect your values, address concerns, and move projects forward.
A mix of two-story townhouses and flats accommodate diverse Pacifica USD employee housing needs
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A trusted partner of California’s educational institutions
We are actively partnered with school districts and community colleges that serve over 100,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff throughout the state. Rivercrest Partners' strategic focus results in a deep understanding of the California Education Code and statewide legislation governing district-owned property.
