The name "Riverview Apartments" has stood for many years, and many people have made it known that they believe the word "Riverview" needs to be part of the new name. At several meetings in the past, they have cited the history and heritage of that name, that stretches from the time Ms. Bessie Hipps first suggested it back in the late 1930's, through good times and bad, to now, because it is a name that held the community together for many years.
Several weeks ago, I sent out a request for names from people in the neighborhood, people who formerly lived in the Apartments, and people who are moving back when the new homes are built. Below are the names we received, along with the votes that the particular name got.
This is not a final list, and the KHRA is still open to suggestion. If you'd like to vote for one of the names below, I have taken away the votes so far, so as not to influence the selection process. If you have a name you'd like to suggest, please send it to: douglassriverview@gmail.com
Riverview Place
Riverview Estates
The Gates at Riverview (with the spirit of a new gateway of change)
Riverview Crossing (with the spirit of crossing over to a new era)
Riverview Legacy Homes
Douglass Village (Using Douglass retains heritage but also gives fresh spirit to the community)
Riverview-Douglass Legacy Homes
The Riverview Douglass Homes (since we lost the name Douglass to V.O. Dobbins)
The Legacy Homes @ Riverview
Riverview - "A Good Place To Come Home"
Memory View Estates
THE EMPTY LOT THAT FORMERLY HELD THE HISTORIC RIVERVIEW APARTMENTS--PICTURE FROM ATOP THE V.O. DOBBINS COMMUNITY CENTER
Please be a part of the heritage and legacy of our community.
Vote for one of the above, or send me a name that we can circulate.
NOTE: WE WILL KEEP THE SUGGESTIONS OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2008.
EVERYBODY CAN THEN VOTE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER, FOR THEIR FAVORITES OF
OF THE SUGGESTIONS WE HAVE, AFTER NOVEMBER 30TH.
ON JANUARY 1, 2009, APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE START OF THE
RIVERVIEW CONSTRUCTION, WE WILL GIVE THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THE NAME CHOICE EVERYBODY VOTED FOR.
PLEASE VOTE NOW! The email again is: douglassriverview@gmail.com
