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Construction of a four-story, 75-unit affordable housing development is under way in the Humboldt neighborhood of North Portland.

Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement Inc. are developing the 89,670-square-foot Strong Family Apartments at 4985 N. Williams Ave., at the southeast corner of the intersection with Alberta Street.

The project team includes architect Holst Architecture, civil engineer Vega Civil Engineering, structural engineer KPFF, landscape architect Ground Workshop, and general contractor Colas Construction. Interior spaces were designed by interior architect and designer Candace Ullal of CU Design.

The Strong family, longtime residents in the neighborhood, sold the property to the Portland Housing Bureau for development. The Portland Housing Bureau then selected Community Development Partners (CDP) and Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) to develop the site. The property was transferred from the Portland Housing Bureau to CDP/SEI at financial closing, Lucy Corbett, senior development manager at CDP, stated in an email. Once completed, CDP and SEI will oversee building operations. SEI will provide resident services, and Guardian will be the on-site property manager and operator.

SEI鈥檚 founder and president, Tony Hopson Sr., has a long relationship with the Strong family, SEI鈥檚 director of advocacy and engagement Sahaan McKelvey stated in an email.

鈥淚t was very important to Mr. Hopson, and to SEI and CDP, to ensure that the Strong family felt valued and appreciated throughout the project, and to honor their ultimate desire to see a building that serves the Black community on this land,鈥� McKelvey stated.

SEI communicated with Jackie Strong and other family representatives to learn their desires for the building and then worked with project team members to determine what was feasible. SEI and CDP also involved Strong family members in the naming process for the building and gathered their input on the look and feel of the interior, McKelvey added.

The building will hold 21 one-bedroom units, 32 two-bedroom units, and 22 three-bedroom units. Eleven units will be affordable for households earning up to 30 percent of the area median income (AMI), while the remainder will be those earning up to 60 percent of AMI. The project is subject to the city鈥檚 N/NE Preference Policy, which addresses displacement by giving priority to housing applicants whose families previously lived in the neighborhood.

鈥淒esigned to be versatile and support connection, family friendly amenities will provide indoor and outdoor spaces for residents to gather for community events, informal get-togethers and recreation,鈥� Corbett stated.

Amenities will include an outdoor courtyard and play area, shared laundry facilities, a community room, secure bicycle storage, and a lobby/front porch area.

Earth Advantage multifamily platinum certification is being targeted for the project. Sustainable features will include a roof with a reflective surface to reduce the heat island effect and a tight building envelope with double-pane, insulated windows, Corbett stated.

The total development cost is approximately $44 million, according to CDP. The project team is receiving funding from the $652.8 million Metro housing bond that voters approved in 2018.

Construction began in August and is expected to finish in early 2026.