ecoDistrict
Walking Tour
Guide
The DowntownDC ecoDistrict encompasses the entire
DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) one
square-mile area depicted on this map. It contains 68
million square feet of office space, more than a dozen
major civic and cultural institutions and some 6,000
residences. The ecoDistrict represents a significant
proportion of the city’s demand for energy, water,
transportation and enhancements in the public realm.
The ecoDistrict area provides over 20% of the jobs in
the city and has been the site of numerous creative
public-private development projects.
This map was developed to help users design their own
tour of features in the ecoDistrict that interest them the
most. For more information on anything that you see
while on your tour, visit the DowntownDC BID’s website,
www.downtowndc.org, where you’ll find current
publications and program contacts.
Built Environment
The DC Clean and Affordable Energy Act
of 2008 requires owners of commercial
buildings over 1,000 square feet to report
their energy usage on an annual basis to
the city. 75 buildings in the ecoDistrict
reported energy usage for 2010-2012 when
the implementation of the law began in
2013. On average, these buildings reduced
energy usage by 7% over two years,
amounting to an average decline of 3.5%
annually. Thirty-four of the 75 ecoDistrict
buildings that were required to report
achieved a 10% or greater reduction.
Two ecoDistrict properties, the Hotel
Monaco and Macy’s, earned the
Showcase Project designation from the US
Department of Energy’s Better Buildings
Challenge because in just two years they
had already achieved that program’s
10 year goal of 20% energy reduction.
MACY’S AT METRO CENTER
HOTEL MONACO
5
700 F Street NW
1201 G Street NW
Project Size
272,800 SF
Project Size
196,800 SF
Project Cost
$210,000
Project Cost
$1.8 million
Project Description
Installed dampers and LED lighting.
Reprogrammed Energy Management System.
Project Description
Performed chiller upgrade and repair,
lighting upgrades and exhaust fan
refurbishment. Installed guestroom
thermostat occupancy sensors.
ANNUAL ENERGY USE
2011
2013
ANNUAL ENERGY USE
157 KBtu/SF
2011
2013
110 KBtu/SF
2011
COST SAVINGS
244 KBtu/SF
ANNUAL ENERGY COST
ANNUAL ENERGY COST
2013
310 KBtu/SF
2011
$604,300
$887,000
2013
$350,850
$536,000
COST SAVINGS
$223,000
OVERVIEW
Downtown D.C.’s built environment and infrastructure
are the backbone of its competitiveness as a sustainable
place to invest, live and visit. Its transportation
infrastructure provides unparalleled access from all
parts of the DC region. This access is a key competitive
advantage in attracting workers, visitors and residents. Its
commercial buildings lead the nation in energy efficiency
and green roof performance. By reducing energy water
and infrastructure costs through better building and
infrastructure performance, financial savings are realized
through lower operating costs. This leads to improved
affordability for residents and businesses alike, critical
objectives for a sustainable city.
The Sustainable DC Plan set goals for 2032 using
2012 as the baseline year. This map helps you see
examples of what has to happen for DC to reach its
sustainability goals.
Graphic design by ZGF Architects LLP
ZGF Architects LLP is a planning, architecture
and interior design firm with offices in Washington, DC;
Portland, Oregon; Seattle; Los Angeles; New York; and as
ZGF Cotter Architects, Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Infrastructure
The ecoDistrict is the point of convergence
of Metro’s regional rail and bus transit
services. Local bus service is provided by
the DC Circulator. The opening of the DC
streetcar starter segment is scheduled
by the end of this year to the east of the
ecoDistrict. The city has plans to extend
the streetcar west through the ecoDistrict
to the Potomac River.
Innovations in bicycle infrastructure in
the city and the ecoDistrict include the
extremely popular Capital Bikeshare
system and the protected bike lanes
(green lanes) on 15th Street, Pennsylvania
Avenue and M Street. Finding parking
space for the rise in trips made by bike in
the ecoDistrict has led to the installation
of in-street bicycle parking, replacing car
parking spaces in some locations.
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Four farmers’ markets occur on a weekly
basis in the ecoDistrict providing access
to locally produced food for the residents
and workers. The farm to table movement
in DC began in the 1970’s when Clyde’s
Restaurant began to feature local,
seasonal monthly specials.
The ecoDistrict contains 33 National
Park Service (NPS) reservations (parks)
of varying sizes. The largest of these,
Franklin Park, is almost 5 acres in size.
NPS, the DowntownDC BID and the city
are collaborating on a redesign of the
park to better meet the needs of the
community and ensure its sustainability
over time. Some of the smaller parks in
the ecoDistrict have been adopted by
the adjacent properties to enhance their
value as an amenity for building tenants
and the public.
DC Commute
Mode Share
in 2012
58%
Car or
Taxi
Public
Transit
42%
39%
Non-Auto
Walking
Biking
12%
Other
4%
Sustainable
DC Goal
for 2032
75%
Non-Auto
Car or
Taxi
25%
Walking
or Biking
25%
3%
Public
Transit
39%
$350,000
Daughters of the
American Revolution
Memorial Continental Hall
The Ellipse
10th St
11th St
North Capitol St
11th St
12th St
12th St
2nd St
Interstate 395
4 t h St
5th St
3rd St
1st St
8th St
7th St
3rd St
7th St
Independence Ave
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Rayburn House
Office Building
Federal Center SW
4th St
Ford House Office Building
Cannon House
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Waterfront
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LEGEND
Attractions and Landmarks
Arts, Entertainment and Major Retail
SUSTAINABLE SPACES
Farmers Markets (seasonal)
Parks and Reservations
Waterfront
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DC Circulator Union Station - Navy Yard Metro Route
M St
Navy Yard
DC Circulator Dupont Circle - Georgetown - Rosslyn Route
Navy Yard
Capitol
Riverfront
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DC Circulator Woodley Park - Adams Morgan - McPherson Square Route
DowntownDC BID area
DC Circulator National Mall Route (2015)
Park and Recreation areas
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ecoDistrict Walking Tour Sites
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Stormwater Management Infrastructure: The
CityCenterDC project includes numerous rain
gardens and storm water management features in the
sidewalk tree boxes; important for both storm water
management and for a quality public space
4th St
Parks: Downtown’s parks serve as the proverbial ‘lungs
of the city;’
M St
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Enables commuter rail users to safely store their bikes
for the last mile after they get off the train.
K St
Metrorail Station Entrance
and Lines ( accessible entrance)
Capital Bikeshare Station
L St
DC Circulator Georgetown - Union Station Route
South Capitol St
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Hotels and Accommodations
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improvements are incredibly cost-effective ways to encourage cycling and make use of wasted street space.
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In-Street Bike Racks: An example of quick, easy, and
cheap expansion of bicycle parking. These kinds of
D St
Ave
Capital Bikeshare Stations: the CaBi system entices
new bike trips for users that would’ve made a trip via
another mode, and enables one-way bike trips as a
compliment to the city’s walking and transit network.
Bikeshare also provides an easy way to try riding in
the city; many users later convert to full-time bike
commuters.
Library of Congress,
James Madison Building
Capitol South
South Capitol St
Ave
3rd St
Virg
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L'Enfant Plaza
L'Enfant Plaza
Longworth
House Office
Building
C St
L'Enfant Plaza
D St
Library of Congress,
Thomas Jefferson Building
United States Botanic Garden
Independence Ave
6th St
1 5t h S
4th S t
National Museum
of the American Indian
National Air
& Space Museum
Hirshhorn Museum
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Protected Bicycle Lanes: Investments in cycling
infrastructure enable cyclists of all skill levels to
safely navigate DC’s streets; bike use on these streets
has doubled after installation
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Supreme Court
of the United States
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Arts and
Industries
Building
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
Metro Stations: The backbone of DC’s sustainable
transportation network. Metro efficiently delivers
thousands of commuters each day to Downtown,
enabling a walkable city and dense land uses.
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National Gallery
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by I.M. Pei, though the building does not relate to the
street and does not include street level retail
• Developer: Akridge Development
Hart Senate
Office Building
Jefferson Dr
Smithsonian
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• LEED Gold. This is an early green building designed
National Gallery
of Art - West Wing
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Planning Commission
Mixed Use Redevelopment Strategy for 110 Acres of
primarily federally owned property
Plan recommendations include 8.9 M SF Office (Renovated and New), 1.8 M SF Residential,
1.2 M SF Cultural, 14.3 Acres Parks and Plazas, Transit
and Row improvements.
District Energy and Water Strategies to maximize reduction of carbon footprint and potable water usage
Partners: NCPC and GSA in partnership with
16 Federal and Local agencies
Capitol
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• 200,000 SF Office
Tidal Basin
CAPITOL CROSSING
• 2013 – Plan Accepted by National Capital
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Russell Senate
Office Building
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
THE SW ECODISTRICT
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National Sculpture
Garden & Ice Rink
14
D St
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• 1996
14
The Liaison Capitol Hill
Hyatt Regency
Constitution Ave
Ave
• Developer: MRP
1200 NEW YORK NW
• Historic Reuse and New Development includes 80,000
C St
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• LEED Gold
American Association for the
Advancement of Science Building
• 2002 renovation
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• 105,000 SF Office, 7,000 SF Retail
Hotel George
US National Archives
SW EcoDistrict
Holocaust Memorial Museum
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• Mixed Use Redevelopment of former YWCA building
Washington Court
Hotel
Downtown
East
DC Superior Court Moultrie Courthouse
Archives
Union Station
Union Station
Phoenix Park Hotel
Newseum
Arthur
M. Sackler
Gallery
Smithsonian
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
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• Under Construction 2013-2014
7
Independence Ave
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900 G STREET NW
Union Station
Georgetown University
Law Center
Madison Dr
DC War Memorial
Spy Museum / Atlas / LaDroit Buildings
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F St
Ave
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Navy Memorial
Ave
National Museum
of African Art
200 block of Massachusetts to the north, 200 E streets to the
south, bound by 2nd & 3rd St NW
• 2014 - 2016 estimated completion date
• Mixed Use Development built on platform above Interstate 395 includes 1.8 million SF Office, 46,000 SF Retail
and 150 Residential Units
• LEED Platinum with green infrastructure that includes
High performance shading systems, Eco-Chimneys,
On-site cogeneration plant, Daylight harvesting, Heat
transmittance,
Water catchment and treatment and recycling grey water
• Developer: Property Group Partners
reprogrammed the Energy Management System. The
investment cost $210,000 but Macy’s reduced its annual energy cost by $223,000 in just two years.
• Developer: Hecht’s Company
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National Museum
of Natural History
Freer
Gallery of Art
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Smithsonian
Korean War Veterans Memorial
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• 272,800 SF Retail and 421,235 SF Office
Gallery Place
National Building
Museum
Penn
Quarter
The National Mall
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• Built in 1985 redeveloped in 2004
• Macy’s installed dampers and LED lighting and
Federal Triangle
Jefferson Dr
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1201 G STREET NW
• LEED Gold
Washington
Monument
SF Office, 25,000 SF Residential / 9 condos, 15,000 SF
Retail, 35,000 SF Spy Museum
• Shack opened in 2013 and the Spy Museum is estimated
to move into a new space in 2016.
• Developer: Douglas Development Co.
Macy’s at Metro Center
Verizon Center
Madison Dr
National World War II Memorial
Incorporates former art deco Greyhound Bus Station
• LEED Gold & Energy Star rated since 2007
West Potomac Park
• Developer: Property Group Partners
800 F ST NW
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12
Trump International
Hotel (2016)
National Museum
National Museum
of American History
of African American
History and Culture (2016)
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Tariff Building. The Pony Express started here.
Historic re-use, partnership between General
Brg
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Services Administration and private developer to
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• Historic Reuse and with $1.8 Million energy efficient
mechanical systems retrofit
• Developer: Kimpton Hotels
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12th St Expy
• Washington DC’s original General Post Office and
5
1100 NEW YORK
• Mixed Use - 442,000
SF Office and 28,000 SF Retail,
Lincoln Memorial
• 196,800 SF / 183 Rooms
6
Federal
Triangle
• 1991
• Built 1839 / renovated 2002
13th St
United States
Department of Commerce
17th St
11
German-American Heritage Museum
Regal Cinemas 14
Center for Education Courtyard
Marriott
& Leadership
Ford's Theatre
8
DC Streetcar Stop H/Benning Line (2015)
H St
Constitution Ave
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st
700 F STREET NW
Shops at
National
Place
Metro Center
Art Museum of the Americas
Int
4
Ave
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Gallery Place
Gallery Place
National Portrait Gallery /
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Ronald Reagan Building
and International Trade Center
D St
shades, and a system to capture and re-use rainwater for
the building’s mechanical systems
Constitution Ave
• LEED Gold
Constitution
Gardens
• Developer: Boston Properties
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Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Library
Metro Center
Metro Center
13th St
American Red Cross
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Metro Center
G St
F St
H St
Grand Hyatt Washington
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Sixth & I
Historic Synagogue
Sidney
Hotel Monaco
Int’l
Harman
Spy Museum
Judiciary Sq
W Hotel
JW Marriott
Crime Hall
Hotel
Judiciary
Warner Theatre
Museum
Square
Washington Welcome Center
Willard
E Street Cinema
National
Marian Koshland
E St
E St
Inter-Continental
Pershing Square
Theatre
Hotel
Science
Museum
Thursday
Hotel
Harrington
Farmers
Freedom Plaza
J. Edgar Hoover Market
(FBI) Building
Woolly Mammoth
Historic Courthouse
John A. Wilson Building
Judiciary Sq
Theatre Company
Friday Farmers Market
D St
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Hotel Monaco
10th St
ont
Ave
14th St
15th St
17th St
18th St
20th St
21st St
23rd St
19th St
The Hamilton
United States
Department of
the Treasury
Corcoran Gallery of Art
601 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. NW
• Former Home of NPR; will feature a green roof,
The White House
Chinatown
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
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National Museum of Women in the Arts
Inter-American
Development Bank (IDB)
Historic Church
of the Epiphany
Macy's
Old Executive
Office Building
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• $90 million project with 775 seat performance space in
E St
120,000 SF with 20,000 SF Office
E St
• Developer: Shakespeare with Tishman Speyer
Renaissance
Washington Georgetown University
School of Continuing Studies
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Lafayette Square
International
Monetary Fund
C St SF Retail
• 461,000 SF Office and 18,000
Hampton Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Thursday
Farmers Market
K St
10
6th St
H St
McPherson Sq
World Bank
G St
Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
Tuesday Farmers Market
St. John's Historic McPherson Sq Sofitel
Episcopal Church
L St
Mt. Vernon Square
Embassy
Suites
9th St
Farragut West
• Mixed use development with International Union of
Kennedy Center
14th St
16th St
22nd St
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15th St
19th St
20th St
21st St
18th St
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23rd St
24th St
610 F STREET NW
Av
• 2007
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• Estimated completion 2015
(American Eagle)
• LEED Silver with Historic Reuse
• Developer: Douglas Development Co.
Franklin Park
L St
Marriott
Marquis
Hotel
Hostelling
Int’l
I St
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Harman Hall
Lisner Hall
Vir
gin
Twelve & K
Hotel
Hamilton Crowne
Plaza Hotel
McPherson Square
Farragut Square
Farragut West
H St
22nd St
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1000 F ST • Mixed Use - 116,000 SF Office and 5,660
St. Regis Hotel
International
Monetary Fund
10
Douglas Development
25th St
•
Midtown
K St
Farragut North
Washington
Design Center
14th St
3
Rock Creek & Potomac Pkwy
and 4,000 SF Retail
• LEED Gold
• Developer: Skanska
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• Mixed Use - 165,000 SF Office, 24,000 SF Church
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• 2011 2014-2015
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K St
270 room hotel
with
Washington
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13,000 SF Ballroom
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I St
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Developer: Trump and GSA
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L St
Farragut North
Donovan
House
M St
Mt Vernon Sq
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733 10TH STREET NW
L St
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underway
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925 H St NW Condo & 825 10th NW Apartments
• 2014 (Phase 1 Complete)
2018 (Phase 2-3 Estimated Completion)
• Mixed Use 4 city block redevelopment that has reinstated the street grid
–– Phase 1 (Complete 2014)
460,000 SF Office, 674 Residential
–– 458 apartments, 216 condos,
185,000 SF Retail & 1,600 parking spaces
–– Phase 2 (Estimated Completion 2015)
120,000 SF Retail, 400 hotel rooms
–– Phase 3 (Estimated Completion 2018) 560,000 SF
Office, 40,000 retail
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LEED Gold
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Farmers’ Markets: Downtown’s four farmers’ markets
provide access to locally grown food; also help program
and activate our streets.
P St
Nationals Park
Protected Bike Lanes