Hello Friends and Allies!

We are the Falcon Collective, a tenants union representing the residents of the Falcon Art Building in the Humboldt neighborhood of North Portland. Like much of Albina District, our building was gentrified in the late 1990’s, resulting in the direct displacement of many Black residents. Today, we are a close-knit community comprised of BIPOC, immigrant, queer, disabled, poor & elderly people that are determined to improve the lives of current and future residents of our building and prevent further displacement. 

In early 2021, the double lot adjacent to our home, was sold to Silicon Valley developer HOMMA Inc. This land was first tended to by Black residents as a community food source, and to this day is the site of our community-maintained garden. It is HOMMA's intention to demolish the existing greenspace, and in its place, build luxury condos that neither employ affordable housing practices nor adhere to the vision set forth by the City of Portland, as outlined in the 2021 Anti-Displacement Action Plan Foundation Report 

The proposed development, led by Robert Pile, Head of Real Estate Strategy for HOMMA, INC. is a continuation of the gentrification that has ravaged North Portland for decades. It will disproportionately displace BIPOC individuals and families who have been living here for generations, as well as the many poor and working class among us who are so vital to the rich fabric of our community. The Humboldt neighborhood already has little to no community green space and another development like this would further exacerbate environmental habitability issues in the following ways:

• Raising temperatures in the area by at least 1 degree and contributing to the oft overlooked phenomenon of urban heat islands.
• Bulldozing 100+ year old trees that provide shade and shelter for local wildlife.
• Creating excessive noise and air pollution due to construction which poses significant health risks to humans and animals alike.
  Contributing to congestion. This looks like less parking for current residents and decreases accessibility for our elderly and disabled neighbors.
• Although the land has been sold, the fight is not over. We are working with neighborhood associations, local businesses, and residents to garner support. Your signature will help send the message to HOMMA, Inc. that we in Humboldt neighborhood reject gentrification, displacement, and climate injustice.

WE DEMAND THIS DEVELOPMENT BE STOPPED AND THAT THE COMMUNITY DETERMINE THE BEST USE FOR THE LAND.

We are volunteers working each day to save this land. If you have any questions, proposals for allyship or would like to help us in our mission to stop this development, please reach out! We are excited to meet you. We love you! We need you!

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Send us a message at falcongardencommunity@gmail.com
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In Solidarity, 

Falcon Collective Tenants Union