Development Services & Opportunities
like much of portland, 42nd avenue is experiencing change - we work to ensure that change benefits members of our community inclusively and equitably.
We collaborate with property owners and developers to usher positive community outcomes. Some desired outcomes:
Creation of adequate, appropriate commercial space
Balance of space available for different business types
Ensuring office and production/maintenance uses continue to have space in our community
Provision of community services and amenities, such as community clinics
Prioritization of existing community businesses and entrepreneurs in tenanting new space, especially woman and minority-owned businesses
how we can help
Our 42nd avenue leverages relationships and makes strategic investments to facilitate community-beneficial development. some ways we might help include:
Connecting property owners to resources for development
Tenant identification and lease-assistance
Pre-development grants and permitting assistance
Funds for tenant improvements for specific businesses/opportunities
Capital access for property acquisition and development, including both loans and grants
Relationship-building with community members