Julia West House is a new construction, 12-story mass-timber tower located on a narrow 5,000 square foot site in the West End of Downtown Portland. Developed by Community Development Partners, the project contains 89 units of Permanent Supportive Housing targeting seniors exiting homelessness. Supportive services are provided by Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP) and the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA), and overall resident services are provided by Community for Positive Aging, offering a suite of community building, health and wellness, asset building, and socialization activities available to all Julia West House residents.
The building utilizes cross-laminated timber (CLT) as its structural system and incorporates high-efficiency systems such as electric heat pumps, Energy Star appliances, and above-code insulation. PHB awarded pass-through Portland Clean Energy Community Benefit Funds (PCEF) from our partners at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in order to help the Julia West House meet its energy efficiency goals.
In addition to the abundant amenities available in the vibrant downtown core — accessible transit, parks/open space, grocery stores, art institutions, higher education, and numerous communities of faith — on-site building amenities include a rooftop terrace, laundry lounge, and two community rooms: one on the ground floor, and one on the top floor. This approach ensures that residents have access to a wide range of services and conveniences, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Image credit: Holst Architects
Building Profile
| Project Type | New Construction |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
| Address | 580 SW 13th Ave |
| Council District | District 4 |
| Regulated Units | 89 |
| PSH Units | 89 |
| Total Units | 90 |
| Status | Opened |
| Bedroom Size | Units |
|---|---|
| Studio | 60 |
| 1-Bedroom | 31 |
| 2-Bedroom | - |
| 3-Bedroom | - |
| Affordability | Units |
|---|---|
| 30% AMI | 89 |
| 40% AMI | - |
| 50% AMI | - |
| 60% AMI | - |
| 80% AMI | - |
| Unrestricted Manager's Units | 1 |
AMI = Area Median Income
Estimated Development Cost
| Total | $60,467,275 |
|---|---|
| Portland Housing Bureau | $2,056,771 |
Development Team
- Community Development Partners, Sponsor/Developer
- Northwest Pilot Project, Service Partner
- Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Service Partner
- Community for Positive Aging, Service Partner
- Walsh Construction, General Contractor
- Holst Architecture, Architect