REACH Community Development Celebrates Grand Opening Of Dartmouth Crossing North, Bringing 85 New Affordable Homes To Tigard -06/04/25
TIGARD, ORE. — More than 100 community members, local leaders, and partners gathered today to celebrate the official grand opening of Dartmouth Crossing North, an 85-unit affordable housing community developed by REACH Community Development (REACH). Located in the Tigard Triangle, this new development offers deeply affordable, energy-efficient housing in a rapidly growing and opportunity-rich area of Washington County.
The event featured remarks from REACH CEO Margaret Salazar, Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, Tigard Mayor Heidi Lueb, U.S. Bank’s Jonathan Brown, and AYCO Executive Director Jamal Dar. Guests enjoyed refreshments, cultural performances, and self-guided tours of the new community. The celebration concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting led by Salazar, commemorating REACH’s first development in Tigard.
“This is more than a building—it’s a foundation for long-term opportunity,” said Margaret Salazar, CEO of REACH. “We’re proud to deliver safe, stable, and beautiful homes for families, thanks to the dedication of our partners, staff, and this community. Today marks an exciting new chapter for Tigard and for REACH’s work in Washington County.”
Dartmouth Crossing North provides a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, serving households earning between 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Sixteen units are reserved for even lower-income families through HOME funding. Key amenities include a large community room, a library nook, outdoor play areas, and a stormwater courtyard that showcases sustainable design. Design elements were shaped by resident input and community focus groups, with support from partners, AYCO and Community Vision.
The project achieved 42% MWESB (Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Business) participation, underscoring REACH’s commitment to equity in the development process. A vibrant mural, designed in collaboration with Professor Una Kim’s PSU mural arts class and the City of Tigard, greets residents and neighbors as they enter the site.
Designed by Bora Architects and constructed by Colas Construction, Dartmouth Crossing North is Earth Advantage-certified and features a hybrid heat pump water heating system, eliminating the use of natural gas.
This milestone marks the completion of the first phase of a larger community vision. Future phases will include additional affordable housing, a new park funded through federal support, and potential pathways to homeownership.
The $48 million development was made possible through funding and support from Oregon Housing and Community Services, Washington County, the City of Tigard, U.S. Bank, Citi, the PGE Renewable Energy Fund, and Energy Trust of Oregon.
For more information on Dartmouth Crossing North and other REACH projects, visit: https://reachcdc.org
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About REACH Community Development
REACH creates opportunities for all people to thrive by developing and promoting equitable access to quality, affordable homes, supportive services, and community. REACH envisions a socially just world where there is a universal right to housing with all people living in safe, vibrant, and healthy communities. Learn more at reachcdc.org.