| Southwest Waterfront
The District will lease over 500,000 square feet of office space in the soon to be constructed office complex above the Waterfront-Southeastern Metro station.
The office buildings will be home to over 1,600 District employees and consolidate the offices of various agencies, including the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Planning, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.
The project is the District's first transaction with a private developer for LEED silver certified buildings. LEED is a third-party certification program established by U.S. Green Building Council which serves as a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. 
| Certification |
LEED NC v 2.2 |
| Bicycle Spaces |
No |
| Hybrid/Low Emitting Parking |
Yes |
| Green Roof |
Yes |
| Water Efficiency |
40% targeted water use reduction |
| Energy Efficiency |
17.5% (east building) and 24.5% (west building) targeted optimization of energy performance over baseline |
| Purchasing Renewable Energy |
Yes |
| Construction Recycling |
75% targeted construction waste recycling |
| Indoor Environment |
90% occupant access to window views/daylight |
| Low-Emitting Paints/Carpets |
Yes |
| Innovation Credit |
Green housekeeping building maintenance contracts that utilize non-toxic cleaning products and processes |
The entire complex will be 2.5 million square feet and include retail, residential, office, and new public space. The project connects and improves the surrounding neighborhood while advancing the District's commitment to metro and transit-oriented development.
The first delivery phase will be in early spring, 2010. | 
