Project Name: Broadleaf Arbor

Location: St. Helens

Completion date: February 2024

Size: 253,674 square feet

Cost: $60,625,427

Owner/Developer: Community Development Partners in collaboration with Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

Architect: MWA Architects

Interior Designer: MWA Architects

Engineer: Interface Engineering, KPFF, Lower Columbia Engineering

General Contractor: LMC Construction

Submitting Company: LMC Construction

Other Key Associates: EngAGE NW, The Center for Public Interest Design, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Oregon Housing and Community Services

Subcontractors: ACME Scenic & Display, Academy Specialties, Advanced Fireproofing & Insulation, Advanced Surface Innovations, All Trades General Contractors, Anderson Sandblasting, Architectural Metal Works, Architectural Specialties, Axiom Division 7, B&B Tile & Masonry, B3 Investments, Caliber Plumbing & Mechanical, Cash’s Drapery, Choice Finish Carpentry, Civic Construction, Clearline Engineering, DeaMor Associates, Dennis 7 Dees Landscaping, Eagle Striping Services, Fredinburg Masonry, Frontier Metal Fabrications, Frontier Roofing & Construction, Great Northwest Gutters, Gresham Roofing and Construction, Haier US Appliance Solutions dba GE Appliances, Hicks Striping & Curbing, Hillman Consulting, Hilti, Interior Technology, JB Insulation, Joshua Legacy Painting & Restoration, KO Construction, LDC, LJP Construction, Lanz Cabinet Shop, Little Fish Lighting, Mailbox Solutions, Merit Contractor of Oregon, Meyer Sign Co. of Oregon, Mid Valley, Modular Paving Systems, Moffet Energy Modeling, Mueller Mobile Blasting, Olympian Precast, Pacific Northwest Glass & Mirror, Parcel Pending, Patriot Fire Protection, Pilot Development dba US Mailboxes, Polygon US, Precision Countertops, Professional Lath & Plaster, RC Building Specialties, Recreation Services, Red Building Services, Sawtooth Caulking, Shields Floor Installation, Standard TV & Appliance, Stephen Waldroup Construction, Sterling-Pacific, Sunbreak Energy Advisors, Sunstate Equipment, Superior Fence & Construction, TFT Construction, TK Elevator, Taylor Pump Stations, TerraCalc Land Surveying, Three Phase Electric, True North Geotechnical Services, Urban Resources, VPI Quality Windows, WH Cress, WMX Construction, Western Pacific Building Materials, Zavala

In a first for Oregon, an innovative housing development is bringing multiple generations together under one roof. Broadleaf Arbor, a collaboration between Community Development Partners and Northwest Oregon Housing Authority, offers 239 apartments designed specifically for intergenerational living.

Located at the intersection of Gable Road and Columbia River Highway, the 16-acre development addresses critical housing needs in Columbia County, where over half of households are classified as low-income and many spend more than the recommended percentage of income on housing.

This is Oregon’s first fully realized “Community for All Ages.” The project model integrates inclusive design principles, affordable family and senior housing, substantial community space and intergenerational programming.

“Broadleaf Arbor is a remarkable achievement in community development, embodying a vision of a ‘Community for All Ages,’” said Chris Duffin, LMC Construction president, in the Top Projects nomination form. “Broadleaf Arbor seamlessly integrates affordable housing with essential services and amenities, fostering an intergenerational community where residents of all ages can thrive.”

The campus features 11 buildings clustered around green spaces and wetlands, including a dedicated elevator building for senior residents. The development earned Earth Advantage Platinum certification for its senior building and Gold certification for its 10 other structures.

At the heart of the community sits the Commons Building, featuring a large communal kitchen, study spaces and conference rooms. The senior building includes specialized amenities like a library, teaching kitchen and courtyard designed to encourage interaction among residents of different ages.

EngAGE NW, the lead resident services provider, employs a full-time, on-site program director who coordinates arts, wellness, lifelong learning and community-building activities. Residents can participate in exercise classes, creative arts workshops, book clubs and technology courses at no additional cost.

The 100 percent electric development features numerous sustainability initiatives, including a central heat pump hot water system and a 117 kW solar array on the senior building’s roof. Eight electric vehicle charging stations were installed with financial support from the Oregon Department of Energy.

Outdoor spaces include walking paths along wetlands, community gardens, picnic areas and culturally relevant landscaping featuring native and edible plants.

The project exceeded minority contracting goals, achieving 21.78 percent MBE, SBE and WBE participation. Thirteen firms contributed to achieving the goals including Professional Lath & Plaster, Zavala, Merit Contractor, Standard TV & Appliance and RC Building Specialties.

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