REACH Breaks Ground on The Mary Ann in Beaverton
“The Mary Ann groundbreaking is symbolic of the 3,900 homes that will be built using funds secured through the 2018 Regional Affordable Housing Bond,” said Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen. “This is an important milestone to celebrate in our efforts to help everyone have a safe, stable home.”
We broke ground on The Mary Ann, creating 54 new affordable apartments in Beaverton! The Mary Ann is a 54-unit, four-story apartment building in the Old Town area in Beaverton. Over the past several years, REACH has been working with the City of Beaverton to identify a project in the city’s growing downtown core to meet the needs of working families. With the 2018 passing of the Metro Regional Affordable Housing Bond, Beaverton and Metro selected the Mary Ann as one of the first bond-funded projects, committing $3M.
In Washington County, 1 out of 4 renters are considered rent-burdened paying more than 50% of their income towards rent. This new building will help address the high rent burden experienced by a significant proportion of Beaverton’s renter households.
With over half of apartments including two or more bedrooms, we expect many low-income families with children will choose the Mary Ann as their home near jobs, schools, and downtown amenities. The Mary Ann will be affordable to households below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 20% of the units set aside for households at or below 30% AMI. Onsite programs and services to residents will be provided through a partnership with Bienestar. As part of their work, Bienestar provides culturally specific, bilingual services to the Latinx and low-income communities of Washington County.
The Mary Ann features 39 parking spaces, a secure bike room, laundry facilities, and a community room that opens to a large courtyard. The property is within walking distance to the MAX light rail and WES commuter rail, multiple shopping opportunities, grocery stores, Beaverton City Library, post office, restaurants, services, parks, and across the street from Beaverton High School.
Celebrate with us — watch the video of the virtual groundbreaking. We’re looking forward to next year when we’ll celebrate the grand opening and welcome residents to their new homes!
