Cornelius Access Center construction and Good Neighbor Agreement
Summary
Open Door Housing Works is building a permanent Access Center on Fourth Street with showers, laundry, 50 severe-weather shelter beds, job training, and homebuyer services. The Safe Rest Village closes in September and construction starts in October. Community feedback sessions this month will shape a Good Neighbor Agreement on how the site operates.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded largely through the regional Supportive Housing Services measure; no direct city cost was stated.
People experiencing homelessness in western Washington County, plus residents seeking a year-round cooling and warming center.
Nearby residents worry about neighborhood impacts, though the mayor noted Open Door's track record at the current site has been responsive.
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