Lasting affordability and community land trusts
Portland recently passed its first Housing Production Strategy, with a goal to create more than 120,000 units by 2045 to meet the projected housing demand. It wants 53% of them to be affordable to lower income households. Doing that means a comprehensive plan with creative approaches to building affordable homes, not just for today, but […]
Read MoreConstruction update: New communities taking shape
The seasons are changing! As autumn arrives, wetter weather always presents some challenges. Here’s what’s happening at our build sites: CENTURY COMMONS (Hillsboro) We recently hosted our inaugural Frame a Future campaign celebration at Century Commons! Attendees got to peek behind the walls at several sustainability and accessibility features. Keep an eye on our social media […]
Read MoreLarry finds serenity and security at home
Larry sits in his North Portland home, surrounded by lush, green plants. “It’s serenity here,” Larry observed. “This is peaceful.” Larry moved to Portland from Ohio as a teenager, to live with family. He grew up around Fargo Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, back when it was called Union Avenue. “Living was reasonable,” […]
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity Portland Region welcomes five new board members
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region welcomes five new members to the board of directors. These appointments bring the total number of board members to 23. Joining the board of directors are Tonya Adams (Regence), Reed Adamson (Silversmith Strategies), Jordana Loughran (Dunn Carney LLP), Jessie Silverthorne (Freddie Mac), and AJ Simpson (City of Roses Disposal […]
Read More