Meridian Gardens is Central City Concern’s (CCC) new 85-unit affordable housing development planned for the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood in outer Southeast Portland. The project provides Single Room Occupancy (SRO) and studio units to individuals and couples experiencing or at risk of homelessness who are in Substance Use Disorder treatment or recovery. The site is adjacent to Cedar Commons Phase 1, a Permanent Supportive Housing community serving chronically homeless individuals. Meridian Gardens expands upon CCC’s campus of supportive housing buildings by providing recovery-specific services, with a peer-delivered services approach that has been the cornerstone of Central City Concern’s programs for over 40 years.
Amenities at Meridian Gardens include common kitchens and community rooms, recovery group rooms, a supportive services office, resident gym, and large shared outdoor courtyard. A gardening area with raised beds is shared with Cedar Commons. Tenants have convenient access to the Division Street Bus Rapid Transit line to Downtown Portland, and a grocery store, pharmacy, and other commercial services are located less than a half-mile from the project on SE 122nd Ave.
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Building Profile
| Project Type | New Construction |
|---|---|
| Location | Powellhurst-Gilbert |
| Regulated Units | 85 |
| PSH Units | 65 |
| Total Units | 85 |
| Status | Open |
| Bedroom Size | Units |
|---|---|
| SRO | 60 |
| Studio | 25 |
| 1-Bedroom | - |
| 2-Bedroom | - |
| 3-Bedroom | - |
| Affordability | Units |
|---|---|
| 30% AMI | 70 |
| 40% AMI | - |
| 50% AMI | 15 |
| 60% AMI | - |
| 80% AMI | - |
| Unrestricted | - |
AMI = Area Median Income
Estimated Development Cost
| Total | $30,593,753 |
|---|---|
| Portland Housing Bureau | $13,365,160 |
Development Team
- Central City Concern, Sponsor / Service Provider
- Ankrom Moisan, Architect
- Walsh Construction, General Contractor