A modular cohousing development offers deep affordability to individuals transitioning from homelessness.

Absent deep public subsidies, providing affordable homes to people with little or no income is a financial puzzle. But at Argyle Gardens, which completed construction in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood in April, homeless services provider Transition Projects used a refreshed SRO-housing model and modular (offsite) construction to drive down development and operating costs and offer rents as low as $295 per month. Developed with HDC assistance in collaboration with architect Holst, modular builder MODS, and Walsh Construction, this innovative housing community is now providing studio and SRO apartment homes, community-building opportunities, and follow-up services to 71 individuals transitioning from homelessness. Learn more about Argyle Gardens and view the complete photo gallery.