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NEW DEVELOPMENTS
We integrate environmental sustainability and
health and well-being strategies into the design
and construction of all new office developments
and renovation projects. Since 2013, all new,
wholly-owned developments have achieved LEED
certification. Designing spaces to promote health and
well-being is also important to our stakeholders due
to the health benefits and the strong business case
for increasing employee productivity and retention. In
response, we made a commitment in 2021 to achieve
Fitwel certifications for all future wholly-owned
development projects. To date, we have achieved one
Fitwel Design certification at Midtown West, Tampa. In
2023, we submitted four additional properties for final
Fitwel certification review:
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SIX50 at Legacy Union | Charlotte
GlenLake Three | Raleigh
Granite Park 6 | Dallas
Virginia Springs II | Nashville
requirements and best practices for the site selection
process, due diligence, resiliency, obtaining community
feedback, environmental performance, LEED and
Fitwel certifications, health and well-being outcomes
and stakeholder engagement. Developing high quality,
resilient and adaptable workplaces ensures the
long-term financial sustainability of our properties as
market conditions change. We do this, not only for the
environment, but also for our customers to enjoy most
exceptional workplace experiences.
SIX50 AT LEGACY UNION | CHARLOTTE
GLENLAKE THREE | RALEIGH
We have implemented a company-wide ESG policy
for new developments to mitigate our environmental
impacts and address the changing needs of our
customers and community. The policy includes
At the community level, we participate in public
forums and business improvement districts to gather
valuable feedback from local constituents and
encourage anonymous feedback through our Ethics
Point platform. Through an inclusive development
process and responsive design, we strive to make our
communities a better place to live and work.
GRANITE PARK 6 | DALLAS
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5
1.6M
LEED CERTIFICATIONS
SINCE 2010
FITWEL CERTIFICATIONS
COMPLETE OR
IN PROGRESS
SF IN DEVELOPMENT
PIPELINE
VIRGINIA SPRINGS II | NASHVILLE
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