Energy & connectivity

• Designed to LEED Silver
• Solar panels provide an energy offset of 2%
• Locally sourced and recycled construction materials reduce embodied carbon and contribute to a circular economy (71% materials recycled between 2021 - 2022, and 87% between 2022 - 2023)
• Three Electric Vehicle charging stations on site that serve a total of six cars at a time
• WiredScore Platinum Certified

Thoughtful design

• Energy efficient systems and design integration reduces annual electricity consumption by 31% and natural gas consumption by 15% from industry baseline values
• Noise and light pollution mitigation efforts include overhead tree landscaping and covers
• Low reflective glass offsets energy usage
• Access to light – the property includes a 60% glazing ratio

Biodiversity & landscape 

• Comprehensive on site storm water management system
• Landscaping includes North American native plants focused on pollinator-friendly D.C. and Mid-Atlantic species
• Extensive green roofs reduce water runoff and mitigate the urban heat island effect while acting as a habitat for pollinators
• Private outdoor space in over 50% of units, offering residents the option to pursue gardening

Transit-oriented development

• 135 secured bicycle parking spaces available to residents
• Additional outdoor bicycle racks capable of accommodating up to 16 bikes on the perimeter of Neal Place Park
• 5 minute walk to NoMa-Gallaudet Red Line Metro Station and less than a mile from Union Station
• 62% parking ratio (the proportion of apartments that come with a parking space) 

Housing

• 29 Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) units, representing 11% of the units, promotes affordable housing options in Union Market

Community

• $200 worth of Capital Bike Share and SmarTrip gift card for new residents
• Contribution towards Capital Bike Share installation 
• Public bike repair station
• Transit screen in lobby
• Apprenticeship Program for small, minority owned businesses during construction and operation
• Third floor garden and Neal Place Park offer relaxation opportunities to residents, promoting mental health and wellness

Arts & Culture

• Local artworks feature within Margarite 

Environmental objectives in North America

• Net Zero Carbon Pathway targets 55% reduction in overall BAU emissions by 2030.
• Reduce supply chain emissions by engaging with businesses on opportunities to improve their climate impact and resilience.
• Source materials to reduce impact from construction activity and follow sustainable design principles.
• Invest onsite and offsite renewables, selecting the greenest energy mix feasible across our assets, prioritizing generation and direct procurement where possible.

• 2030 WGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment 
• 4-stars 2023 GRESB Development Benchmark Results 
• 91/100 Overall Development ranking (14 points above industry peer average of 77)
• *2^nd Ranking for GRESB Development Score within Americas/Non-listed/Core/Closed end (within peer group)
• Sustainable Supply Chain Principles offer guidance for Net Zero Carbon, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Businesses and Communities, Health & Wellbeing, and Nature & Biodiversity objectives