Location: 2950 Broadway St. NE
Description: A new apartment complex in north Salem will soon be opening 60 units to help people transition from the streets, cars, shelters and camps into permanent housing.
Sequoia Crossings on Broadway Street Northeast north of Fred Meyer will offer permanent supportive housing services, with preference given to people who are experiencing homelessness.
It held a grand opening Tuesday and will begin housing tenants next week.
The complex, which cost just over $18 million, is a 51,985-square-foot building with 54 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units. It is designed for single adults, couples and small families.
The need for such housing is critical in the community, leaders said.
Nicole Utz, housing administrator for Salem Housing Authority, said when the wait list for Sequoia Crossings opened for two weeks on Aug. 19, 584 people applied.
The style of service, built around a “housing first” model, provides people with immediate shelter, mental health, drug treatment and counseling in a low-barrier setting. Residents can stay as long as they need while paying 30% of their income. Advocates said they typically move on to find their own housing and access vouchers.