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Fountain Place

After successful relocation of residents prior to the COVID-19 closures, work began in March 2020 to undertake seismic structural improvements and renovation of existing apartments. Apartments will remain affordable to households earning less than 60% of Area Media Income (AMI). Former residents and new occupants will begin to move back by Fall 2021.

Resources:

Homes

74 affordable housing options
- 54 homes for households less than 60% AMI
- 20 homes with Project-based Section 8 rental subsidy for incomes less than 50% AMI
Households will be living in
- 56 studio homes
- 14 one-bedroom homes, and
- 4 two-bedroom homes.

Highlights

Former Fountain Place residents received relocation services and will have the opportunity to return when construction is complete.

Seismic safety is a key element of the scope of work including significant interior bracing, new stairwells and new elevator, and exterior improvements to the unreinforced masonry.

A new community room will allow residents an opportunity to host group events.

Partnerships with Northwest Pilot Project and Transitions Project (TPI) provide resident referrals and case management for 20 residents living in the homes with Project-Based Section 8 rental subsidy.

Partners

Financial: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Section 8 subsidy); City of Portland, Portland Housing Bureau; Oregon Housing and Community Services LIHTC and Preservation programs; U.S. Department of Interior, Parks Historic Preservation Program

Design & Construction: Peter Meijer Architect and Lorentz Bruun Construction

Key Community Partners: Northwest Pilot Project and Transitions Project (TPI)

Details:

Fact Sheets and Reports

Redevelopment fact sheet

Press Spotlight

Fountain Place Redevelopment