HIW CRR 2023 v8 - Flipbook - Page 30
H E A LT H Y A N D R E S I L I E N T B U I L D I N G S
At Highwoods, we are focused on delivering an
exceptional customer experience and are passionate
about creating workplaces that allow our customers to
achieve their best selves. We aim to prioritize customer
health and well-being by deploying evidence-based
strategies and proactively planning for unprecedented
events, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take 5 cafés that provide healthy food options. We
connect our properties with outdoor trail systems and
natural amenities whenever possible to encourage our
customers to incorporate physical exercise into their
daily routines. Additionally, the BBDs in which our
properties are primarily located offer rich amenities
and strong connections to our local communities.
To promote health and wellness in new development
and renovation projects, we incorporate amenities
and design elements like outdoor terraces and cafes
that encourage activity and connections with the
outdoors, healthy eating and collaboration. Many
of our properties include Velocity fitness centers and
In our standing investments, we maintain healthy
workplaces by implementing a variety of operational
strategies that improve occupant comfort and health.
We have implemented a comprehensive Indoor Air
Quality (IAQ) Policy across our portfolio that includes
the optimization of outside air ventilation rates,
high efficiency air filtration, ongoing monitoring of
key IAQ and occupant comfort indicators and the
use of green cleaning materials and integrated pest
management techniques.
In 2021, we committed to pursuing Fitwel certification
for 100% of future wholly-owned development projects.
We believe that the real estate sector can play a key
role in meeting public health demands for healthier
buildings and that evidence-based Fitwel strategies
provide a robust framework to champion health and
well-being in our development projects.
SPOTLIGHT
FITWEL AMBASSADOR JEFF EMERSON
“My decision to earn the Fitwel Ambassador
designation revolved around the work-placemaking
mindset that has become our focus at Highwoods.
From a development perspective, Fitwel aims to integrate health and well-being
resources into the early stages of the building design process. I have supported
multiple Fitwel projects over the last two years and hope my Ambassador designation
will be a valuable internal resource for Highwoods. I look forward to collaborating with
our market leaders and departments to build relationships and develop amazing work
environments that help people live healthier lives.”
Jeff Emerson
Senior Director of Pre-Development
Fitwel Ambassador
MIDTOWN WEST | TAMPA
30
