Cully Affordable Housing Project

Cully Affordable Housing Project
Point of Contact		Nesika Illahee in the Cully neighborhood in Portland OR
Participating Municipalities
City of Portland
Sectors		Team Organizations
Housing Community Development Community Engagement		Prosper Portland Hacienda CDC Native American Youth and Family Center Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Verde Cully Association of Neighbors
Project Description
Brief Description	Acquiring existing market-rate housing for conversion to regulated affordable housing.
Problem Statement/Need	This project aims to address the rising cost of housing and prevent displacement in the Cully neighborhood, ensuring long-term stability for residents.
Goals and Objectives	To preserve and create affordable housing, foster community-led development, and enhance economic opportunities for Priority Communities.
Detailed Description	The project involves acquiring existing market-rate housing for conversion to regulated affordable housing, and developing community-held commercial spaces for small businesses.
Location/Scope	Focused within the Cully Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, Northeast Portland.
Estimated Costs	$5,000,000€ 4,400,000 <br />£ 3,700,000 <br />CA$ 6,350,000 <br />CNY 31,650,000 <br />KRW 6,127,250 <br />	Initial Phase
Implementation Plan	Phase 1: Land acquisition and initial community engagement (Q1-Q2 2025). Phase 2: Construction and rehabilitation (Q3 2025 - Q4 2026).
Community Benefit	Will provide stable, affordable homes and economic prosperity for low-income residents and people of color, aligning with anti-displacement goals.
Budget & Funding
Participatory Budget Allocation	$750,000€ 660,000 <br />£ 555,000 <br />CA$ 952,500 <br />CNY 4,747,500 <br />KRW 919,087.5 <br />	From the 2025 Participatory Budget.
Feasibility	High	Supported by TIF funds and strong community backing.
Funding Alignment	High	Directly aligns with the Cully TIF District Plan's goals for affordable housing and economic development, which allocates at least 45% of TIF resources to affordable housing.
Community Engagement
Proposed Engagement Activities	Regular community meetings, online surveys, and workshops led by the Community Leadership Committee (CLC), with multi-lingual outreach.
Targeted Outreach	Prioritized engagement with African American, Indigenous, people of color, renters, mobile home residents, and low-income individuals.
Inclusivity Measures	Multi-lingual materials, childcare at meetings, and stipends for community members leading engagement.
Evaluation & Monitoring
Success Measurement	Measured by the number of affordable units created/preserved, reduction in displacement rates, and increased access to local jobs.
Follow-up with Participants	Annual community reports, participant surveys, and CLC oversight meetings.
Geospatial Data
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Voter Turnout Data
Turnout		Community engagement saw 389 survey responses and 500 focus group participants during the TIF district planning.
Low Income BIPOC	40% 60%
Milestones
Initial CLC planning (Jan 2025) Ground-breaking (Q3 2025) First units completed (Q4 2026).