The Strong Building is Now Open

View full size image of Portland Housing Bureau graphic showing a rendering of the Strong Building overlaid on a map of PHB projects in Portland. Reads: The Strong Building. Opened March 2026. 75 affordable units, 1-3 bedrooms. 11 deeply affordable units. Outdoor courtyard, playground, community room."

The Strong Building is here! Also known as the Luther Strong, Jr. & Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village, these 75 units of family-focused affordable housing have opened in the Humboldt neighborhood. Amenities for residents include an outdoor courtyard and playground, high-efficiency heating and AC, and on-site services for residents from co-developer Self Enhancement, Inc.

54 of these affordable homes have 2+ bedrooms for families with children. Named for longtime neighborhood residents and community pillars the Strong Family, who sold the land to PHB, this project is subject to PHB's N/NE Preference Policy, prioritizing applicants with historic ties to the area. The project was co-developed by Community Development Partners. Holst designed the project, and Colas Construction served as general contractor.

PHB supported the Strong Building with Metro Housing Bond funds. The Metro Bond is funding 2154+ new affordable homes in Portland, with 1206 now open, including 523 family-sized units. PHB is exceeding all major goals for the Bond.

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View full size image of Portland Housing Bureau graphic reading: "Metro Housing Bond: Portland Score Card. GOAL: 1,475 TOTAL UNITS - EXCEEDED: 2,154+ UNITS. GOAL: 300 UNITS OF PSH - EXCEEDED: 393+ UNITS. GOAL: 737 FAMILY-SIZED UNITS - EXCEEDED: 988+ UNITS. GOAL: 605 UNITS AT 30% AMI - EXCEEDED: 698+ UNITS. $211 million = affordable homes for 5,300+ Portlanders. All funds allocated or earmarked, additional units TBA."