The Multicultural Village

A Community of Us, for the Benefit of All

Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) has a vision to create a Multicultural Village (MCV) — an inclusive residential community located within a mixed-use development that will offer a variety of amenities and services.

The physical and programmatic design of the Village will center people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) but will support people of all abilities. This housing community is for people with and without disabilities for low-income individuals and households. This is a unique residential model not currently found in the general marketplace.

See our 4-minute-long video explaining the mission and vision for the Multicultural Village:

The Vision of the Multicultural Village

About the Project

ODMF is collaborating with its partners to design and build an inclusive residential housing community centered on the needs of multicultural persons with disabilities and their families. The vision of the Multicultural Village is an intentionally designed community which is culturally responsive, and accessible for people of all abilities while celebrating and sharing cultural understanding.

The goals of this residential housing development are:

An inclusive community where people with and without disabilities, and their families live together and celebrate their different abilities
Easy access to basic needs such as healthcare, public transportation, retail, and groceries
Culturally and linguistically responsive programs and services for people with IDD on site
Accessible facilities and amenities for fitness/wellness, recreation and socializing for people of all abilities

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Partners and Supporters of the Multicultural Village

Open Doors for Multicultural Families has joined forces with two partners in the pre-development phase of the Multicultural Village; Mercy Housing Northwest and Schemata Workshop. We also have joined forces with many supporters in our community.

Thank you to all our partners and supporters!

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Project Documents

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Multicultural Village Project Overview

This document is an overview of the project and provides some details of the vision for the Early Learning Center, Community Center, and Offices for Service Providers.

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A Community Housing Solution

This is an overview document outlining the housing and service needs of the BIPOC and I/DD communities and proposed solutions.

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Project Updates

Pre-Development Phase

January 1, 2021

In pre-development no construction has started yet. This phase is a time for us to plan out the design for the Multicultural Village and make sure to be intentional with our design so that it focuses on the needs of families and individuals with I/DD. We also use this time to network and find partners to support our project.

For more information and to get involved please get in touch.

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