Timberview VIII, a newly completed mass timber eight-story mixed-use development in Northeast Portland, is making headlines as a model for affordable housing and sustainable construction.

At the bustling intersection of Northeast 99th Avenue and Glisan Street in Portland, Oregon, rises Timberview VIII, an innovative eight-story mixed-use structure pushing the boundaries of affordable housing solutions through its groundbreaking utilization of mass timber. The building is a testament to the collaborative efforts of visionaries like Curtis Rystadt, the lead developer from C & J Property Development LLC, and the expertise of firms like Access Architecture, DCI Engineers, and Truebeck Construction.

A Sustainable Solution for a Pressing Need

Timberview VIII is not just another apartment building. It represents a paradigm shift in addressing Portland’s critical need for affordable housing while simultaneously championing sustainable construction practices. With 105 units available at 60% of the Area Median Income, the project offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with rent ranging from approximately $1,100 to $1,700 per month. This affordability is crucial in a city grappling with a housing deficit projected to require over 120,000 new units in the next two decades, with more than half designated as affordable housing.

The choice of mass timber as the primary building material aligns perfectly with the project’s sustainability goals. Curtis Rystadt, reflecting on his decision to embrace mass timber, stated, “This cause helps the environment. This cause helps people who need affordable housing. How is that not a great investment in our society?” Mass timber, unlike its traditional counterparts, concrete and steel, sequesters carbon, serving as a natural carbon sink. 

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