Oakwood Worldwide adds LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore.

LOS ANGELES, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a recently completed LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore. to its global portfolio of managed apartments. This strategically located property, re-named Oakwood Portland Pearl District, was purchased by Singapore-based Mapletree Group as part of its joint venture with Oakwood Worldwide, the eighth such acquisition since the partnership began.

“Portland is a booming city and a proven magnet for businesses in the U.S. and across the world,” said Mike Jara, west coast acquisitions director, Oakwood Worldwide. “With Portland’s base of blue-chip companies, and its employment growth that has been outpacing the nation, Portland was the ideal location for an acquisition. Oakwood Portland Pearl District is in a fantastic spot within the city, nestled in the heart of downtown Portland in one of its most desirable neighborhoods, affording our guests all the conveniences and pleasures of city living.”

Oakwood Portland Pearl District is a 10-minute drive from downtown and 20 minutes from the Portland International Airport. The area is highly walkable and cyclable with residents able to easily access the best that Portland has to offer. Its many green features contributed to its LEED Platinum certification, including its solar shading on windows, mechanized parking matrix, storm water treated on site, vegetated roof planter and an eco-roof that captures water.

“We’re excited to add this new, contemporary building to our portfolio in Portland,” said T. J. Spencer, vice president sales, Oakwood Worldwide. “Its LEED Platinum certification is a great attribute. Our clients are increasingly asking us about our environmental impact and our overall corporate social responsibility and we are pleased to add another building to our global portfolio that has earned LEED certification.”

The property consists of studios, one and two-bedroom apartments featuring polished concrete floors and countertops, stainless steel appliances and backsplashes and in-unit washers and dryers. Guests will enjoy its world-class amenities including a gym, bike storage and a rooftop lounge with views, a yoga patio, BBQ area and a fire. The apartments will be furnished with modern, contemporary and transitional style furniture. Each apartment will also feature a 48” Smart TV in the living room.

Media Relations
Pam Krebs
Director, Global Communications
publicrelations@oakwood.com
Direct: (310) 444-2552

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