Terwilliger Plaza
2545 Sw Terwilliger Blvd, Portland, OR 97201
Terwilliger Plaza is a haven where members, ranging from food enthusiasts to art collectors, come together to live active, progressive, and engaged lives. These residents, who have an affinity for everything from nature to the arts, are part of an environmentally conscious self-governed community that encourages living forward. With a variety of senior apartment homes and unique options to choose from, Terwilliger Plaza, located at the confluence of arts and nature in Portland, Oregon, offers a sustainable and tailored living experience. Resident self-governance is a defining aspect of Terwilliger Plaza. Members are actively involved in shaping the community's operations and offerings. The Plaza's Board comprises elected members who represent their peers alongside local professionals with specialized skills. This community structure fosters an environment where everyone's voice is heard and respected, ultimately enhancing the life quality of each member.
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Community Details
In the spirit of inclusion and belonging, Terwilliger Plaza stands firm in its commitment to equality and respect, welcoming a diversity of members and employees. The Plaza, known for being a smoke-free zone and adhering to federal and state equal housing policies, extends its kindness to all individuals without barriers of race, color, religion, gender, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. Acknowledging its geographical and cultural heritage, Terwilliger Plaza recognizes the land inhabited by various indigenous tribes. The Plaza holds regular meetings for board members, floor representatives, the resident council, and finance committees, ensuring all-around participation and governance. This, together with the meticulous adherence to over 1,200 measurements of excellence, earns Terwilliger Plaza well-deserved accreditations and awards, maintaining a high standard of quality and respect for all its members.
Details
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Smoke-Free
- Equality and Respect
- Federal and State Equal Housing Policies
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
- Regular Meetings
- Board Members
- Floor Representatives
- Resident Council
- Finance Committees
- Measurements of Excellence
- Accreditations and Awards
Amenities
Terwilliger Plaza boasts Parkview, the newest sustainable addition to its campus. Through advanced Passive House® standards, Parkview exemplifies environmental stewardship in retirement living. The community provides a variety of apartment homes, featuring different views and floorplans to cater to individual preferences. Each unit contains design elements that merge rich, minimalist styling with classical warmth. Sustainability is a pillar at Terwilliger Plaza, reflected in energy-efficient mechanical systems, heat recovery, controlled carbon emissions, light and elevator timers, and a commitment to composting. Its dedication to the environment has been recognized, earning Terwilliger Plaza accolades as one of Oregon's 100 Best Green Workplaces.
Amenities
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Smoke-Free
- Equality and Respect
- Federal and State Equal Housing Policies
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
- Regular Meetings
- Board Members
- Floor Representatives
- Resident Council
- Finance Committees
- Measurements of Excellence
- Accreditations and Awards
- Parkview
- Passive House® Standards
- Environmental Stewardship
- Variety of Apartment Homes
- Individual Preferences
- Energy-Efficient Mechanical Systems
- Heat Recovery
- Controlled Carbon Emissions
- Light Timers
- Elevator Timers
- Committment to Composting
- 100 Best Green Workplaces
Activities
Activities
Members of Terwilliger Plaza are encouraged to participate in self-governance activities, allowing them to play an active role in the decision-making within the community. This includes opportunities to serve on various councils and committees, impacting policies and changes. Additionally, members are part of an engaged community that supports and seeks out enriching programs, from rooftop renovations to scholarship programs, through the Terwilliger Plaza Foundation. The inclusive nature of Terwilliger Plaza means that community members can thrive by sharing their stories, participating in internal events, and joining the journey of continuous learning and contribution, aligning with the facility's ethos of living actively and sustainably.
Amenities
- Self-Governance Activities
- Councils and Committees
- Decision-Making Role
- Terwilliger Plaza Foundation
- Enriching Programs
- Rooftop Renovations
- Scholarship Programs
- Inclusive Community
- Continuous Learning
- Active Living
- Sustainable Ethos
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