Hines|Archstone has worked hand in hand with the District to make CityCenterDC a reality. The plan complements the city's strategic objectives to:

• Strengthen neighborhood businesses
• Generate quality housing
• Improve the public realm

Employment

• This development will create new jobs on-site and off-site
• Every effort will be made to hire District residents for on-site jobs

Affordable Housing Commitment

20% of all residential units.

CBE Commitment

The project will create significant opportunities for Certified Business Enterprises (CBE).

• CBEs will own 20% of developer equity
• Minimum 35% of eligible pre-construction/construction and operational costs will be awarded to CBE contractors

Superb Architecture

We are dedicated to creating a place that radiates inspired, inviting urban design and superlative architecture. The architecture team is led by the world-renowned architecture firm, Foster & Partners and includes locally-acclaimed architects, Shalom Baranes Associates.

Unique Retailers

At least 30% of retail space will be devoted to merchants with six or fewer stores in the United States. Retail emphasis will focus on the needs of neighborhood residents and downtown workers with a broad range of restaurants and cafes, grocery/market foods, entertainment and home furnishings, fashion and specialty retail, and neighborhood services.