Related Northwest and development partner Centro Cultural de Washington County joined Portland Housing Bureau and community-based partners to mark the start of construction of Related Northwest’s newest affordable development: Alder 9, a 159-unit affordable community for low and very low-income seniors and intergenerational families. EngAGE NW will offer a host of resident services and arts programming at the ground floor arts center.
The nine-story development will include a ground floor wellness center complete with social and activity spaces, including a fitness/movement room, and case management offices. There will be places for residents to gather and connect, including a community garden and courtyard. Alder 9 will be a community hub, providing a home for organizations to offer essential services to the residents. Centro Cultural will operate the Employment and Education Mobility Hub and provide culturally and linguistically relevant educational and employment services. Impact Northwest will provide wraparound services to the 25 units of permanent supportive housing.
