Community History
Las Adelitas is the outcome of a 5+ year community design process that transformed a former vacated lot that was negatively impacting the vitality of Cully into a catalyst development. Aptly named after feminist Mexican revolutionaries, the building brings deep social, economic and environmental benefits to our community.
This outstanding success is the result of a wonderful community vision that started years ago. Community leaders attempted to buy the vacant lot across from our headquarters several times with little success. In 2015, Hacienda, Verde, and Habitat came together to form Living Cully, LLC to buy the property with the support of CRAFT3, Prosper Portland and others. In 2017 Hacienda purchased the entire property to create affordable housing that is so desperately needed. |
Las Adelitas turned a once neglected part of the Cully neighborhood into a community asset. Las Adelitas will create and retain area jobs, provide housing and community spaces, and support economic opportunities to meet the needs of working families and people of color in the Cully neighborhood. Housing built on this site will be available to households earning 60% of Area Median Income and below. Through this effort, Hacienda ensured that over 400 individuals, including those that are experiencing homelessness, will continue to afford to live in this community.
Las Adelitas

Las Adelitas is a name rich with meaning and significance. During the Mexican Revolution many women, who became collectively known as Las Adelitas, took up arms and supported the fight for freedom alongside the men. These women played a variety of roles within the army including camp and medical care, soldier, spy, and some even commanded troops. They traveled with the army throughout the revolution, and unlike the men, they did it all on foot since they were not allowed to ride horseback!
We are especially excited for the opportunity to honor these strong women at this particular site. Las Adelitas remind us that women have always been critical to social change and ongoing struggles for justice and liberty, in spite of the limits placed on them by society and the fact that their contributions are often overlooked by history.
Las Adelitas is a name rich with meaning and significance. During the Mexican Revolution many women, who became collectively known as Las Adelitas, took up arms and supported the fight for freedom alongside the men. These women played a variety of roles within the army including camp and medical care, soldier, spy, and some even commanded troops. They traveled with the army throughout the revolution, and unlike the men, they did it all on foot since they were not allowed to ride horseback!
We are especially excited for the opportunity to honor these strong women at this particular site. Las Adelitas remind us that women have always been critical to social change and ongoing struggles for justice and liberty, in spite of the limits placed on them by society and the fact that their contributions are often overlooked by history.
Entre todos, ¡sí se pudo!
Thanks to the work and support of so many people and organizations that contributed to this achievement.
Hacienda’s efforts were inspired by the community and supported by many like Meyer Memorial Trust, Business Oregon, Prosper Portland, Multnomah County, The Oregon State Legislature, Portland City Council, Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Bureau of Development Services, Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, TRIMET, CRAFT3, Living Cully, Verde (in partnership with Edwards Mother Earth Foundation), Habitat for Humanity, NAYA, CHAT, Cully Boulevard Alliance, Raza Development Fund, the Cully Community and many, many more.
Our investors and funders, including City of Portland Housing Bureau, Cully Boulevard Alliance, Department of Environmental Quality, Energy Trust of Oregon, JP Morgan Chase, Metro, Meyer Memorial Trust, Network for Oregon Affordable Housing, Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program, Pacific Power, Prosper Portland, Raza Development Fund, Red Stone Equity Partners, Verde, and Wells Fargo Bank.
And our incredible project team, which consists of LMC Construction, Salazar Architect, Cascade Management, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Familias en Acción.
Hacienda’s efforts were inspired by the community and supported by many like Meyer Memorial Trust, Business Oregon, Prosper Portland, Multnomah County, The Oregon State Legislature, Portland City Council, Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Bureau of Development Services, Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, TRIMET, CRAFT3, Living Cully, Verde (in partnership with Edwards Mother Earth Foundation), Habitat for Humanity, NAYA, CHAT, Cully Boulevard Alliance, Raza Development Fund, the Cully Community and many, many more.
Our investors and funders, including City of Portland Housing Bureau, Cully Boulevard Alliance, Department of Environmental Quality, Energy Trust of Oregon, JP Morgan Chase, Metro, Meyer Memorial Trust, Network for Oregon Affordable Housing, Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program, Pacific Power, Prosper Portland, Raza Development Fund, Red Stone Equity Partners, Verde, and Wells Fargo Bank.
And our incredible project team, which consists of LMC Construction, Salazar Architect, Cascade Management, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, and Familias en Acción.
Building Amenities
142 affordable apartments ranging from studio to 3-bedrooms • A leasing office and on-site Resident Services • Space for events and performances • Community room for residents • Space dedicated to Hacienda CDC's Portland Niños program • Ample bike storage • Parking garage • Public plaza with mural art • Pedestrian-friendly streetscape with a mid-block crosswalk on NE Killingsworth • Earth Advantage Gold certified • Large rooftop solar photovoltaic array • Electric vehicle (EV) charging and EV car-sharing program • ADA Accessible Units • Air Conditioning • Central Courtyard • Energy Efficient Appliances • Garbage & Sewer Paid • Professional Landscaping