Home Forward
Madrona Place apartments, OR
Pavilion Construction Press Release 7.25.11 – For immediate release
Home Forward (previously named Housing Authority of Portland) adopted the Public Housing Preservation Initiative in July, 2007. The initiative aims to protect and enhance this valuable housing resource in Multnomah County by replacing inherently inefficient units with more efficient multi-family housing. As part of this initiative, Home forward purchased the six-building, 46-unit Madrona Place (formerly the Jeanne Anne Apartments) property in August of 2010.
The Madrona Place apartments were built in the 1970’s, and are conveniently situated near the light rail line in the Rockwood neighborhood of Gresham. Subject to 30 years of wear and tear, Home Forward acquired Madrona Place with hopes to bring a positive change to the residents , and larger the community. The agency selected Pavilion Construction as contractor for the rehabilitation project in the fourth quarter of 2010.
The interior and exterior renovations were divided into two phases. Phase I ground repair and exterior rehab included improved site accessibility, exterior electrical repair and replacement, sewer line repair, as well as roof and gutter repair. Phase II was a complete unit retrofit. This consisted of replacing existing metal railings, trim, doors, kitchen cabinets, appliances, bath and light fixtures, drywall and painting throughout. In addition, three units have been converted into ADA accessible units, and another has been transformed into a community/office space. Site work also included the removal of an existing pool, which has been replaced with a playground structure and picnic tables.
About Home Forward:
Home Forward (formerly the Housing Authority of Portland) was conceived during the Great Depression and brought to life at the beginning of World War II to provide homes for shipyard workers. Home Forward quickly became a symbol of hope for the City of Portland and developed housing for 72,000 people in its first two years of existence.
Since then it has been their continued mission to assure that all people in need are sheltered. Today, Home forward is Oregon’s largest provider of affordable housing, with more than 6,000 apartments throughout Multnomah County. Home Forward is committed providing hope, access and the potential for a better tomorrow for those its programs serve.