Patton Home
PORTLAND, OR
Goal: Preserve the mission and architectural integrity of a long-running affordable housing community for another 30 years.
Located in Portland’s historic Mississippi Conservation District, Patton Home preserves a historically significant property, while continuing to provide housing to the lowest income and most vulnerable people in our community. Its history of providing affordable housing and supportive services dates back to the late 1890’s, when the building was first opened by The Ladies’ Union Relief Society, and at the time named, “Patton Home for the Friendless.” The building was the first facility in Oregon that provided social services to poor women, children, elders, and immigrants without the assistance of wealthy donors, apart from an initial land donation.
Today, Patton Home is owned and operated by CDP and provides 69 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units for the lowest income and most vulnerable people in our community. In 2020, CDP renovated the property, which included updates to the furniture, artwork, mechanical systems (heating, cooling, and ventilation), flooring, lighting, and paint throughout; made significant improvements to the landscaping and community garden; and improved an outdoor courtyard. The community has multiple common area spaces for residents to visit and socialize, in addition to four common kitchens and 16 bathrooms.
An expansive community garden and resident garden beds create a beautiful connection to the outdoors. Resident Services are tailored specifically to the resident population and their needs, and include a food pantry, free meals, gardening programs, art and exercise classes, and more. Patton Home was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
DEVELOPMENT
Financing was provided from the sale of 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Historic Tax Credits, Tax Exempt bonds and an Oregon Housing and Community Services preservation grant. 16 of the units have Section 8 Project Based Vouchers.
DATA
- Completion Date: 2021
- Total Development Cost: $10.9M
- Affordability: 30% - 60% AMI
- Number of units: 69
- Unit Mix: 69 SRO
TEAM
- Developer: CDP
- Architect: MWA Architects
- Contractor: LMC Construction
- Property Management: Guardian Management
- Resident Services Partner: EngAGE NW
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PARTNERS
CDP is proud to partner with these organizations that are critical team members and who share our mission of enhancing the quality of life for the communities in which we work.
EngAGE NW
EngAGE NW is a nonprofit that takes a holistic approach to community and creativity by providing on-site arts, wellness, lifelong learning, community building and intergenerational programs to thousands of seniors and families living in affordable senior and multi-generational apartment communities. Providing on-site programs reduces primary barriers to engagement – cost and transportation– maximizing impact.
Founded in 1999 as More Than Shelter for Seniors, EngAGE has worked continuously as leading experts in aging arts programming. In the last few years, they have adapted to include intergenerational communities. The goal of EngAGE is to change lives across generations by transforming affordable housing into centers of community, learning, and well-being.
Our Streets PDX
Founded in 2020, Our Streets PDX is a local nonprofit committed to addressing numerous aspects of the community including food insecurity. The organization operates the commercial kitchen at Patton Home, providing lunch/dinner meals to residents six days at no cost to the residents.
Portland Parks and Recreation
Portland Parks and Recreation operates the Patton Home community garden located on the property, which is open to both residents and the wider community. The garden has 25 plots, including 7 that are reserved for Patton Home residents.
