Glisan Landing | Beacon
Supporting people transitioning out of houselessness, Beacon provides Permanent Supportive Housing in one of the two residential buildings at Glisan Landing.
Project Details
Location
Portland, OR
Clients
Related Northwest, Catholic Charities, & Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Year Completed
2025
Project Size
26,598 sq. ft.
41 units
Land Recognition
We have a responsibility to not only acknowledge but also elevate Native communities and their needs. This project sits in the area currently known as Portland, which encompasses the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River.
Educating ourselves is an important action. We encourage you to explore the stories of these communities through Native-led resources like David G. Lewis, PhD’s The Quartux Journal and Leading with Tradition.
A Vibrant & Diverse Housing Community
A partnership between Related Northwest, Catholic Charities, and Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization (IRCO), Glisan Landing will provide 137 units of housing across two buildings in Portland’s Montavilla neighborhood. Beacon, the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) building, provides 41 units for people transitioning out of houselessness and on-site support services, while Aldea, the Family building, will provide 96 units of affordable housing. The placement of each building anchors the two prominent corners of the site, providing a vibrant streetscape along the main frontage of Glisan.
Stability Through Community
Glisan Landing provides a housing continuum for residents. Tenants who begin living at Beacon can move to Aldea when they are ready to transition out of Permanent Supportive Housing, allowing them to remain in the immediate community.
Trauma-Informed Design
A forest-inspired palette pairs neutral wood tones with charcoal and green accents. The upper floors are inspired by the seasons, with the copper and brown tones of fall, gentle greens of spring, and a frosty blue/green of winter. The presence of natural light, visual and physical connection to the outdoors, and clarity of circulation all contribute to a holistic philosophy of trauma-informed space.
Community Spaces & Shared Amenities
Beacon’s community room serves as an anchor space, with a kitchen, lounge area, and tables. The room was specifically designed to be flexible for different uses and events. The shared inner courtyard connects Beacon to Aldea and IRCO Early Beginnings Preschool. The courtyard is designed as a series of outdoor rooms that allow different types of activity to coexist, from an activity lawn and playground to a meandering stroll garden and plazas that spill from the indoor amenities and entries.
Truly Supportive Housing
The building provides on-site services to assist tenants in their transition. Additional supportive areas include a community room, a telehealth room for virtual healthcare meetings, a food pantry, laundry rooms, and a café tenant, Stone Soup, which features a commercial kitchen and classroom space for job training.
