First multi-tenanted commercial property owner to implement no smoking indoors and outdoors

UPDATE: Ashforth has received an Outstanding Organization Award by the Oregon Public Health Division of the State of Oregon for its new smoke-free policy.

Ashforth launched its new smoke-free policy at its owned Lloyd District office buildings.  Although this policy has been implemented at multi-family residential, medical locations, educational campuses and owner-occupied buildings, Ashforth Pacific is the first multi-tenanted commercial property owner in the Lloyd District to institute a smoke-free environment both indoors and outdoors.

“While it’s not required for private property, Ashforth Pacific is proud to join this smoke-free effort and believes the benefits to all our tenants and visitors far outweigh the inconvenience it may cause.  Our decision supports the long-term vision of Ashforth as a leader in commercial real estate with a commitment to sustainability and a civic responsibility to the community,” said Wade Lange, vice president of property management of Ashforth Pacific.

Lange said the decision was largely based on tenant feedback and careful consideration of positions both for and against a portfolio-wide smoking ban.

Smoke-free signage is installed and ashtrays and benches in previously designated smoking areas have been removed. There will be no designated areas where smoking is permitted at Ashforth Pacific’s Lloyd District properties. Security personnel will request compliance with the new policy.

“Ashforth’s continuing goal is to create a safe, healthy workplace environment at our all buildings. This is a simple and very basic measure that will help protect those on Ashforth property from the known health effects of secondhand smoke,” said Lisa Donaldson, senior property manager for Ashforth Pacific.

Lloyd Center Tower, Liberty Centre, Lloyd 700, and Oregon Square make up Ashforth’s Lloyd District office portfolio totaling 1.1 million square feet of office space.