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Construction Begins at the Abbey Townhomes

The Abbey Townhomes can now begin construction! This project will bring eight new affordable townhomes to the Humboldt neighborhood, which will be sold to low-income homebuyers with historic ties to N/NE Portland via PHB's Preference Policy.

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Architect's rendering of the Abbey Townhomes, a group of eight three-story white townhomes on a corner lot.

Fall 2025 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

Newsletter

A playful mother and child scene on top of common landmarks and street signs in N/NE Portland.

Summer 2025 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

Newsletter

A playful mother and child scene on top of common landmarks and street signs in N/NE Portland.

Albina One Opens Its Doors

Albina Vision Trust have completed their first affordable housing development. Albina One brings 94 units to the Eliot neighborhood, including 32 deeply affordable units for extremely low income households. This project was funded by the Metro Housing Bond.

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Architect's rendering of Albina One, a six-story blue and yellow apartment building with people spending time outside in the courtyard.

PHB and N/NE Oversight Committee Present 2024 Annual Report to Housing & Homelessness Committee

The N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy has opened 563 affordable rental units and 78 affordable homeownership units, created 127 new homeowners, and provided nearly 1,300 home repair grants and loans to help prevent displacement. The Strategy is a PHB initiative to address a legacy of displacement.

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Dr. Steven Holt, N/NE Oversight Committee Chair, presents at City Council's Housing & Homelessness Committee.

City of Portland Invests $26M Towards Acquisition, Conversion of Three Apartment Buildings to Affordable Housing

The three buildings total 226 units; Metro Housing Bond funds were used for one acquisition, TIF dollars for two.

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A map of Portland showing the locations of PHB's three Spring 2025 acquisition projects: the Goose Hollow Lofts, the Paramount Apartments, and the Acqua Apartments.

Portland Housing Bureau Celebrates 10 Years of N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy

The strategy has invested $135 million to produce nearly 1000 affordable homes for rent and purchase, as well as home repair and first-time homebuyer services, in historically Black neighborhoods of Portland.

Press release

PHB Director Helmi A. Hisserich speaks at the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy 10 Year Celebration, alongside Leslie Goodlow and Dr. Steven Holt.

Winter 2025 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

Newsletter

A playful mother and child scene on top of common landmarks and street signs in N/NE Portland.

M. Carter Commons Begins Construction

Northwest Housing Alternatives and the Urban League of Portland to bring 62 affordable homes for seniors to the Overlook neighborhood.

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Architect's rendering of M. Carter Commons, a six story gray and white apartment building on a leafy corner.

October 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

Updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

Newsletter

A playful mother and child scene on top of common landmarks and street signs in N/NE Portland.

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