Carleton Hart Architecture PC

November is National Native American Heritage Month! A month to celebrate the rich histories, vibrant traditions and cultural contributions of Native American communities across the United States. At CHA, we acknowledge that the Portland Metro Area was historically home to several Indigenous communities, including the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. There are more than 380 different Tribes represented in the metro area today. As a firm, we approach our work with these communities with respect and strive to learn from their histories, cultures, and ways of life to create beautiful, restorative and meaningful architecture.

CHA has been honored to collaborate with and learn from Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) over the past 12 years. Together we've completed four housing communities, with a fifth currently under construction. We look forward to many more successful projects in the years to come.

Looking for ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Month? Shop at Native-owned businesses, watch a Native film, educate yourself on Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes, visit local museum like the Oregon Historical Society and the Portland Art Museum's Native American art exhibits or join NAYA at their annual UnThanksgiving Event.

Images in Order:
1. Mammook Tokatee
2. Nesika Illahee
3. Hayu Tilixam
4. Naya Generations
5. Tistilal Village

"These projects are important parts of our community. They really add to and diversify neighborhoods, so it's important they are built right."

Check out the article below to learn more about how Mercy Greenbrae Apartments in Lake Oswego becaume CHA's first Passive House certified project.

Mercy Housing
Walsh Construction Co.

Repurposing the Commons in Lake Oswego Mercy Greenbrae Apartments at Marylhurst Commons brings 100 units of affordable housing to Oregon and could soon be one of the largest Phius-certified buildings on the West Coast.

! In just a few hours, we'll be celebrating together to create better futures for children, families, and elders at tonight's IMAGINE Auction & Gala!

We gratefully acknowledge several more of our recent sponsors for their support of this evening's event:

Partner Sponsors: Boly:Welch, Carleton Hart Architecture PC, Financial Reserve, and National Equity Fund

Friend Sponsors: OnPoint Community Credit Union and Cambia Health Solutions

We look forward to seeing our guests tonight at Hyatt Regency Portland 💚💙❤️