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Portland council approves RFP to develop Brighton Ave site, amid debate over Housing First set‑aside
Summary
The City Council authorized a request for proposals to develop up to two housing sites at 1111–1125 Brighton Ave, endorsing a plan that includes a 30% set‑aside for referrals from the city while prompting public debate over Housing First effectiveness and neighborhood impacts.
The Portland City Council on Jan. 6 authorized a request for proposals to develop up to two housing sites at 1111–1125 Brighton Ave, voting unanimously to publish the RFP after committee review and public comment.
The RFP, explained Greg Watson, director of Housing and Economic Development, seeks proposals for Site 1 (adjacent to Brighton Avenue) and Site 2 (near the rear of the Behrend Center). The document prioritizes community engagement, mixed‑income outcomes and a preference for units affordable at no more than 80% of area median income or for permanent supportive housing. It also requests demonstrated technical and financial capacity from respondents.
Why it matters: The city faces a housing shortage that local officials and service providers say is driving homelessness and straining shelters. The RFP is intended to create new housing supply and to reserve a portion of units for people experiencing homelessness connected to…
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