Crescent Court Opens Its Doors
On May 10th, the Crescent Court Apartments became the first of 10 new Bond projects in construction to open its doors. The family-focused development brings 138 new, affordable homes to the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, including seven units of Permanent Supportive Housing for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, along with services and supports from Central City Concern and IRCO. The new building also offers internet stations, a teen room, a playground, and a picnic area. Unique to this project is a 1,700 square foot Boys & Girls Club clubhouse, offering free after-school programming on-site. It is the first Boys & Girls Club to be located within an affordable housing community in the Portland metro area.
"When mom, dad, or grandma gets home from work, they know that their kids were safe and that they were in a positive space with great mentors who believe in their great futures," said Terry Johnson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Portland. "And then to be able to go home, get a good night's rest, and go back to school and do it all over again the next day."
Tuku Walio, an Ethiopian immigrant with two young children, is one of the first new residents to call Crescent Court home. “I'm really excited to have this community around my kids,” she said.
Crescent Court is one of two Portland Bond projects developed by the team of Related NW, Central City Concern, Ankrom Moisan Architects, and Walsh Construction. Their next project, Cathedral Village, will welcome residents in St. Johns this summer.
