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TRANSFORMING A NEIGHBORHOOD AND AN MLS FRANCHISE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS: THE D.C. UNITED STORY


An urban design framework for the neighborhood In conjunction with the stadium initiative, the District of Colum-


 Buzzard Point Vision Framework + Design Review Guide created by the District provides the planning and urban design foundation to help shape development. The vision is for a medium- to high-density mixed-use waterfront neighborhood with strong connections to nearby areas and attractions like the Anacostia River and Nationals Park. 


 - ridor for vehicles and pedestrians that provides a vital neighborhood link through the stadium site. The corridor will serve as a linear exten- sion of the plaza during stadium events.


Collaboration between the District and D.C. United To bring this vision to fruition, the District of Columbia entered into a public-private partnership with D.C. United. The District re- tained ownership of the property and served as the developer for the horizontal infrastructure, while D.C. United were the developer for the vertical construction of the $200 million stadium. At the end of the lease term, the District will own the stadium facility. The District of Columbia’s development management team is com-


   Development (DMPED) and the Department of General Services (DGS). In its role as horizontal infrastructure developer, the District ac-


quired land from multiple property owners and worked with permit- ting agencies to consolidate several parcels including portions of public streets into one 489,869 square-foot record lot. In addition, the District remediated the site, demolished existing buildings and structures, and upgraded site utilities. The infrastructure and public realm improve- ments undertaken by the District will not exceed the $150 million cap approved by the D.C. City Council. Tom Hunt, President of Business Operations at D.C. United, spoke


to the value of the new venue: “It’s been a long-term focus for the club and ownership group to build a venue that can serve as a home for soccer in the nation’s capital. Audi Field is another major step for D.C. United as we enter a transformative and promising era for the club. We are excited to mark a new chapter in D.C. United history by giving the  Finally, the development agreement allows for on-site ancillary real


estate development to supplement the stadium. D.C. United plans to   Buzzard Point’s additional vacant properties.


Innovative green financing and leadership in sustainability MLS’s commitment to greener goals helps identify ways to reduce the carbon footprint and raise awareness about environmental issues throughout the soccer community. The greening of the game will en- courage MLS clubs, players, partners, and fans to create a healthier environment. Additionally, the District’s Sustainable D.C. initiative fo- cuses on making the nation’s capital the country’s healthiest, greenest, most livable city by 2032. In line with these goals, the District Department of Energy and En-


vironment (DOEE) provided a $25 million funding package for the     such as an 884 kW solar array and storm water retention systems at Audi Field. These measures are funded through DOEE’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (DC PACE) program, DC’s innovative green funding solution that operates through a public-private partnership,  cost to taxpayers. This tool spurs economic development while provid- - age, made possible through a partnership with Eagle Bank, marks the program’s largest single note issued to date.          


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