Portland's Rose Quarter

Portland's Rose Quarter

  Our featured project this month is Portland's Rose Quarter. We have a long term relationship with this property, so we are particularly proud of their achievement as the first major sports arena to become LEED Gold certified. Congratulations are definitely in order for this huge accomplishment.

 

The Rose Garden, home to the Portland Trail Blazers

 

   Sporting events, first rate entertainment, and large scale gatherings all combine to make the Rose Quarter one of the hot spots in Portland. As the home to the Portland Trail Blazers, it is fitting that the Rose Garden should be the first major sports arena in the U.S. to receive a LEED Gold certification. We applaud their efforts, determination, and commitment to this undertaking.

 

 

Central location, proximity to mass transit, and expanded bike parking are all factors considered in determining eligibility for LEED certification. However, we like the landscape reflected in the glass.

 

   Teufel has been the landscape maintenance service provider on site for many years. Events can easily bring from twenty to forty thousand people in attendance, so the grounds must always look their best.

 

 

 

The surrounding landscape takes center stage between events.

   Additionally Teufel has taken on a number of landscape improvement projects on site. Over the winter months a corrective pruning clinic was held for Teufel crews. The sizeable tree inventory allowed everyone the opportunity to participate. This spring Teufel donated soil and plants for a renovation to the Veterans Memorial Courtyard.

 

 

Significant areas are dedicated to pedestrians only.

   Teufel nominated the Rose Quarter to participate in a pilot program to measure results from installing soil moisture sensors in conjunction with the irrigation system. We anticipate a water savings of between 20% to 30%. The Portland Water Bureau and surrounding water agencies will use this data to evaluate a proposed rebate program for existing buildings.
   Going green is a popular idea. But following through with actions that result in a positive outcome are not easy. We are proud to be a partner with the Rose Quarter in their environmental efforts.