Block 67 Housing and Grocery Store Coming to Hillsboro

New development to replace long-vacant Hank's Thriftway lot downtown

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:00am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a grocery cart icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the new grocery store and housing development coming to Hillsboro's downtown.The new Block 67 development in downtown Hillsboro will bring a much-needed grocery store to the area, along with 340 new apartments.Hillsboro Today

Fences and heavy equipment will soon arrive at the former Hank's Thriftway lot in downtown Hillsboro, as a two-year project begins to build nearly 340 apartments and a new grocery store. Developer Koz Development will add senior and workforce housing, ground-floor retail, and limited on-site parking, with more spaces likely leased at the nearby Intermodal Transit Facility garage.

Why it matters

The development of the long-vacant Hank's Thriftway lot represents a significant investment in Hillsboro's downtown, providing new housing options and a much-needed grocery store for the area. The project aims to revitalize the neighborhood and address the city's need for more affordable and workforce housing.

The details

The new Block 67 development will include 340 apartments, a mix of senior and workforce housing, as well as ground-floor retail space that will likely include a new grocery store. The project will have limited on-site parking, with additional spaces expected to be leased at the nearby Intermodal Transit Facility garage. The two-year construction project is being led by Koz Development.

  • Fences and heavy equipment will arrive soon at the former Hank's Thriftway lot.
  • The two-year construction project is expected to begin in the coming months.

The players

Koz Development

The developer leading the Block 67 project to build 340 apartments and a new grocery store on the former Hank's Thriftway lot in downtown Hillsboro.

Hillsboro Intermodal Transit Facility

The nearby parking garage that is expected to provide additional spaces for the Block 67 development.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The Block 67 development represents a significant investment in revitalizing Hillsboro's downtown, providing new housing options and a much-needed grocery store for the area. The project aims to address the city's need for more affordable and workforce housing while also bringing new life to a long-vacant lot.