Courtesy of 2012 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards

• A service and shelter for the homeless project
  • Through a combination of low-income housing tax credits, urban renewal funding, and HUD stimulus dollars
• Sets a new standard for services by joining permanent supportive housing and temporary shelter with a community resource center
• Offers a day center with access to services, a temporary shelter for men, and apartments for homeless adults seeking permanent supportive housing
• Centrally located at the gateway to downtown Portland and adjacent to light rail, buses, and an historic train station
• Combines the rigorous programmatic requirements of a coalition lead by the municipal client, a progressive design approach, and sustainable building practices
• The building has a LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and the energy-efficient technologies are estimated to achieve savings of $60,000 per year
• The mission of Bud Clark Commons is to provide a continuum of services to help transition homeless individuals from an unstable condition to a permanent living arrangement