08/17/2026
Last week, we celebrated more than a groundbreaking. We celebrated a community coming together.
The groundbreaking for the Nicole Sandoval reflected the very heart of what this project is about: honoring legacy, creating opportunity, and building a place where people belong. Named after Nicole Sandoval, a former Sabin CDC resident, board chair, artist, literacy advocate, and beloved children’s entertainer whose work has uplifted generations of Portland families, the future community will carry forward her spirit of creativity, joy, and connection.
From live music and inspiring speakers to neighborhood residents, community partners, children laughing and playing, and great food shared among friends, the celebration felt less like a construction milestone and more like a family gathering. It was a powerful reminder that affordable housing is about people first, and that the strongest communities are built through relationships, culture, and a shared vision for the future.
We’re proud to partner with Sabin CDC, Edlen & Company, Scott Edwards Architecture, and the entire project team on the construction of this transformative community in Northeast Portland.