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Housing Authority approves architect and CMGC for Forest Grove permanent supportive housing
Summary
The Housing Authority of Washington County selected Scott Edwards Architecture and Walsh Construction as design and construction partners for the Forest Grove permanent supportive housing project, funded with a mix of Metro bonds, CareOregon support and Oregon Housing and Community Services resources; the board approved the resolutions unanimously.
The Housing Authority of Washington County voted July 7 to approve selection of Scott Edwards Architecture for architectural services and Walsh Construction as construction manager/general contractor for the Forest Grove permanent supportive housing project at 3127 Pacific Avenue.
Jill Chen, deputy director for the Housing Authority, told the board the development will convert the former Jim's Auto site into 45 units (primarily studios and one‑bedrooms) targeting culturally specific Latinx households and including on‑site supportive services coordinated with Central Cultural and CareOregon. Chen said the financing package is nearly complete, citing $6,740,000 from Metro affordable housing bonds and $3,000,000 from CareOregon, with the remainder coming from Oregon Housing and Community Services and low‑income housing tax credits.
Lisa Baron, real estate division manager, described the procurement processes: an RFP for architectural services drew 11 submissions and Scott Edwards Architecture ranked highest after interviews; a CMGC procurement produced five submissions and Walsh Construction scored top in interviews. Baron said the teams bring experience with permanent supportive housing and partnerships with culturally specific service providers.
A director moved to adopt two resolutions authorizing the Housing Authority executive director or deputy director to execute contracts for architectural and CMGC services. The board approved both resolutions unanimously, 5–0.
Construction is targeted to begin in late 2027 with lease‑up by 2029, and staff said permitting and predevelopment work will proceed now that design and construction partners are approved. Chen said the project was awarded a 9% low‑income housing tax credit and emphasized the role of regional partners and on‑site behavioral health services in the project model.
The Housing Authority’s action places the full development team in position to move to design and preconstruction phases; staff will follow up on contracting and permitting timelines.
