When you manage a multifamily property, the little transitions can cause the biggest headaches. A curb that feels minor to most residents can become a daily obstacle for someone using a wheelchair, walker, or stroller.
At Marilann Terrace in Beaverton, OR, the goal was clear from day one: create more accessible, safer routes through the site using new concrete flatwork and ADA-focused improvements.
Our team at Wallace Construction handled site concrete, sidewalks, patio and walkway flatwork, ramps, curbs, and ADA installation across this affordable housing community, with a focus on practical access from parking to unit entries.
What We Saw on Site in Beaverton
Marilann Terrace has long, single-story buildings with exterior unit doors facing the parking areas. That layout makes circulation really visible. If the sidewalks feel broken up or the grade transitions feel awkward, residents notice it fast.
And in the Beaverton area, the wet season adds another layer. Rain, slick pavement, and puddling can turn uneven pedestrian routes into a safety concern. So the work had to create a clear, continuous path that reads well in real life, not only on plans.
Building a Connected Pedestrian Route
A major part of this project was sidewalk work along the building frontage.
In the completed photos, you can see continuous concrete walkways running parallel to the units, creating a straightforward route from parking areas to multiple doorways.
We also tied those walkways into accessible transitions where the site elevation changes.
The ramps are a key feature in the finished result, including runs that use metal handrails to support safe movement up and down the slope. That detail matters for residents who need stability, and it helps property teams feel confident in day-to-day usability.
Curbs, Curb Cuts, and the Details That Keep Traffic Organized
On multifamily sites, residential concrete does more than provide a walking surface. It defines where cars go, where people walk, and how everything stays separated.
The completed work shows concrete curbs and curb returns along parking edges and landscaped islands, which help keep vehicles from creeping into planted areas and pedestrian zones.
You can also see curb cuts and sloped curb transitions where the sidewalk meets the parking surface, supporting wheeled access from stalls and drive lanes into the pedestrian route.
In the parking lot, accessible stalls are visibly marked with striping, including access aisle striping, and paired with posted accessible parking signage.
Those elements are part of the ADA installation scope, and they make the accessible route easier to understand for residents and visitors arriving for the first time.
The “Finished” Look Matters Too
Concrete work can look unfinished if the site edges are messy, so we paid attention to the way everything ties together.
In the photos, the concrete edges read crisp, the striping looks fresh, wheel stops are in place, and the landscaped beds along the walkways look newly installed or refreshed. That coordination gives the property a cleaner, more cared-for appearance, which matters for resident pride and day-to-day management.
Need ADA Concrete Work for a Beaverton Property?
If you manage a multifamily community in Beaverton, OR, and you’re seeing worn sidewalks, confusing routes, or tough curb transitions, we can help.
Reach out to schedule a site walk so we can review your sidewalks, ramps, curbs, and ADA access points and map out next steps for safer circulation and cleaner site flow.
