FEATURES and BENEFITS: 500 New Jersey Avenue occupies a prime site with spectacular views of the National Capitol in Washington, DC.  This class “A” office building also earns environmental points under the LEED Green Building Rating System for site-related items:

• Site Selection (SS1). No parkland, wetlands, farmland, endangered species habitat or other beneficial lands have been disturbed for the building’s development. 
  
  
• Development Density (SS2). The building’s location in a dense urban area makes use of existing infrastructure and reducing urban sprawl.  
  
  
• Brownfield Redevelopment (SS3) The building’s location on a formerly contaminated but cleaned up “brownfield” site (a former gas station) helps revitalize the city.
  
  
• Public Transportation (SS4.1). The building’s proximity within blocks of the Union Station metro and near multiple metrobus lines reduces the need for automobile use by tenants and visitors, helping to reduce gasoline consumption and keep the air clean.
  
  
• Alternative Transportation (SS4.2/4.3) The owners of 500 New Jersey Avenue have taken measures to further reduce the need for tenants to rely on gasoline for transportation by providing secure bicycle storage and access to shower and changing facilities for building tenants.  The use of hybrid electric vehicles is also encouraged, and preferred parking is provided in the parking garage for their users.