Sustainability

Green, Smart, and Built for the Future

Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) is committed to building The Wharf as a sustainable neighborhood and lasting waterfront community. Our mission of supporting Washington’s waterways and improving the quality of the surrounding habitat permeates all aspects of the project.

Sustainability at The Wharf started at the master planning stage and informed every decision of development, design, construction, and operation. The Wharf:

• Is designed to achieve Gold certification for LEED® Neighborhood Development; and all individual buildings are targeting LEED Gold or Silver certification.
• Exceeds many of the requirements of the District’s Green Building Act and the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative.
• Was designed as a highly efficient, densely developed mixed-use neighborhood featuring residential, retail, office, and 14 acres of park and public spaces.
• Is a highly walkable community with easy access to public transportation.
• Includes robust, well-designed, and well-constructed buildings and public spaces with advanced systems and technologies.
• Utilizes timeless architecture and materials that are durable, resilient, and will age gracefully
• Was developed through a long-term builder and long-term investor mindset for significant long-term ecological and economic benefits.
• Constructed an innovative cistern system, permeable pavements, and substantial vegetative bioretention for stormwater runoff management.
• Included the installation of numerous green roofs, 300 new trees, preservation of mature oaks, and 340 square feet of floating wetland systems.
• Takes advantage of multiple forms of on-site sustainable energy production and conservation, including a co-generation plant and energy-efficient lighting.