the District of Columbia to green Audi Field, it will create opportuni- ties for local businesses and high-quality green jobs for D.C. residents.” “D.C. United are committed to building an environmentally re-
Additionally, the project team incorporated sustainability principles canopies, and storm water management techniques in the stadium de-
Repositioning D.C. United within its league after 22 seasons. The match-day experience for the team’s loyal fan base will be taken to new heights with Audi Field’s premium areas, including 31 luxury suites, an expansive rooftop patio view of Wash- ington, D.C.’s captivating landmarks, a 10,000 square-foot indoor lounge, and more. The team designed the suites at Audi Field to foster the match in a world-class venue. From the fan plaza outside the main entrance to the rooftop patio and a re-imagined team store, Audi Field was designed with the fan experience in mind. The experience will extend far beyond the seats and game-day excitement. According to Bloomberg, Audi Field will likely help raise the team’s
of $230 million. The 2017 valuation ranked D.C. United 11th among the 23 MLS teams. With the projected valuation, naming rights, and a multi-million-dollar sponsorship, D.C. United are well-positioned to move to the top of the league.
Catalyst for future development Audi Field was envisioned as a powerful catalyst not just for the team, but the neighborhood’s growth—and indeed it is proving to be
that catalyst. After decades on the sideline, Buzzard Point has seven - Audi Field, in conjunction with its associated infrastructure improve- ments and development projects, has already begun transforming Buz- zard Point into a pedestrian-friendly and environmentally sustainable neighborhood connected to an enhanced waterfront public realm. The plazas and open spaces created by the stadium are establishing a green network of parks and waterfront trails that enrich the emerging neighborhood with critical amenities—a public plaza and community space with concessionaires, food trucks, local band performances, a children’s zone, and farmers markets. Proposed uses for the parcel adjacent to the stadium and future transit systems will continue to spur mixed-use development within surrounding neighborhoods, improving quality of life for existing res- idents and revitalizing the community by retaining current residents and attracting new ones to the area. All of this work will of course spur economic activity. The new stadium is projected to generate $1.6 billion in total economic activity. Additionally, it will support 1,059 an annual basis. In all, the numerous moving parts and aspects of Audi Field’s plan-
ning, design, and construction have set new standards of excellence in stakeholder collaboration, leadership, and community participation. FM
Brailsford & Dunlavey, a national program management and development advisory venues and other quality-of-life facilities for municipalities, sports franchises, and colleges and universities.
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