Williams Russell CDC

Planned development at North Russell Avenue and North Williams Street, a long-vacant 1.7-acre razed in the 1970s as part of an urban renewal project that displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland. Development includes 85 affordable units, 20 homes for ownership, and a 30,000-square-foot Black Business Hub.

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EDIT: A provided rendering shows the planned development at North Russell Avenue and North Williams Street, a long-vacant, 1.7-acre parcel razed in the 1970s as part of an urban renewal project that displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland. Development plans include 85 affordable units, 20 homes for ownership, and a 30,000-square-foot Black Business Hub.
Courtesy of Williams & Russell C / OPB

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In the 1970s, the city of Portland displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland, claiming the land was blighted and in need of development. Instead, the lot at North Williams and Russell sat vacant for decades. The 1.7 acre lot, seen here on Feb. 27, 2025, is being developed into affordable housing – for rent and purchase – and a Black Business Hub set to be completed in Spring 2027.
Kyra Buckley / OPB