Portland Homeless Family Solutions is remodeling a church, apartments and parking lot into a pioneering trauma-informed short-term shelter designed to restore feelings of safety, hope, dignity and confidence. Therapeutic gardens, gathering spaces and play areas extend the function of the buildings into the outdoors, unifying the campus and creating a sense of connection and joy.
A shady gathering area is located adjacent to the apartments. Nearby is a half-size basketball court.
The exterior spaces here include a small plaza for cookouts and a small covered space adjacent to a pet play area.
The gardens here include a peaceful enclosed garden with herbs, berries and other edibles. Just south of the main building entrance is a covered gathering area, bike parking and a playground
This is the site before construction.