True North, formerly known as Carey Boulevard, will consist of a clustered arrangement of 50 townhomes with 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms, and all will be offered as permanently affordable homeownership homes, with priority to families on the N/NE Preference Policy waitlist. The community will be served by five common areas that will be developed with playgrounds, community gardens, picnic or gathering areas. The site has 3 convenient access points to the Peninsula Crossing Trail. The project will complement the neighborhood and create a sense of community, while honoring the natural beauty of the land by incorporating the Heritage tree and other green spaces into the design. A multitude of energy efficiency features are included in the design of the homes to achieve Earth Advantages Net-Zero Energy Ready design standard.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region will partner with Proud Ground and On Point Community Credit Union to provide secure and affordable home ownership for low-income households. This partnership consists of On Point offering affordable 30-year fixed rate loans and Proud Ground providing permanent affordability and lower purchase prices through the Community Land Trust model. Funding sources for True North include Metro Bond funding, Interstate Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and other public and philanthropic funds. Construction for this project is set to begin Spring 2026.
Developer Website
Building Profile
| Project Type | New Construction |
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| Neighborhood | University Park |
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| Address | 7235 N Minerva Ave |
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| Council District | District 2 |
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| Regulated Units | 50 |
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| PSH Units | - |
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| Total Units | 50 |
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| Status | Pre-Development |
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| Bedroom Size | Units |
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| Studio | - |
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| 1-Bedroom | - |
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| 2-Bedroom | 20 |
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| 3-Bedroom | 19 |
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| 4-Bedroom | 11 |
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| Affordability | Units |
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| 30% AMI | - |
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| 40% AMI | - |
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| 50% AMI | - |
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| 60% AMI | 25 |
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| 80% AMI | 25 |
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| Unrestricted | - |
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AMI = Area Median Income
Estimated Development Cost
| Total | $29,157,204 |
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| Portland Housing Bureau | $8,087,267 |
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Development Team
- Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, Sponsor / Developer
- MWA, Architect
- Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, General Contractor
- Proud Ground and On Point Community Credit Union, Service Partner