
Reston Heights Receives First LEED-ND Silver Designation in the State of VA 03/27/2009 : Reston Heights Receives First LEED-ND Silver Designation in the State of VA RESTON, Va. (March 26, 2009) -- JBG Companies, a Washington Metro Area leader in green building technology, is pleased to announce that the entire mixed-use development of Reston Heights has been certified as LEED-ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development) Silver by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the first designation of its kind in the Commonwealth of Virginia. “At JBG, we believe every development we undertake should enrich the communities in which we build,” states Jeff Kelley,” Senior Vice President, JBG Companies. “That’s why we’re leading the way in implementing the most innovative of green building technologies.” The LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Rating System integrates the principles of smart growth, new urbanism and green building into the first national system for neighborhood design. Unlike other LEED rating systems that rate building or interiors, LEED-ND certification can be awarded for entire communities and neighborhood plans. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a development's location and design meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible, sustainable development. Reston Heights achieves this certification through: • An emphasis on the importance of green building technology with 100% of new buildings being LEED Silver Certified. • A commitment to smart growth and sustainable design by providing a high-density, mixed-use community • A concerted effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing a distinct mixed of uses within close proximity of the Dulles Toll Road and two future Metro stations. • Green operations, cleaning, organic landscaping and maintenance programs for all new buildings. • The conservation of energy, water and other natural resources by employing comprehensive waste management and recycling programs and by reducing water use by 30 percent. “We are proud that Reston Heights is the first development of its kind in Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive a LEED Silver certification. We all recognize the importance of green construction and smart growth for the county and for Reston," remarked Cathy Hudgins, Fairfax County Supervisor, Hunter Mill District. Previously a combination of surface parking lots and primarily low density office space, Reston Heights is quickly emerging as a bold example of a new urban neighborhood which incorporates sustainable design. The first phase of Reston Heights, Reston Square is complete and consists of a fully leased 140,000 square foot Class A office building, a 191 room Westin Reston Heights, and the sold out 194 unit Mercer Condominium. Follow on phases of the project will include at least 1.5 million square feet of trophy office space, 350,000 square feet of retail, and 500 new residential units. The entire project is estimated to be completed by 2015. For more information on the Reston Heights development, visit www.Reston-Heights.com. In addition to Reston Heights, JBG currently has over 20 LEED registered or certified projects throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, totaling over nine million square feet of development that adheres to the tenets of sustainable building and growth. In addition, five of JBG’s projects have been recognized by the Washington Smart Growth Alliance. About The JBG Companies Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, The JBG Companies is an active developer, investor, owner and operator of office, residential, hotel and retail properties with more than $10 billion in assets under management and development. Founded in 1960, JBG has established a reputation as one of the leading real estate companies in the Washington metropolitan area. More information can be found by visiting the company’s Web site: www.JBG.com.

Reston Heights Receives First LEED-ND Silver Designation in the State of VA

03/27/2009 :
Reston Heights Receives First LEED-ND Silver Designation in the State of VA

RESTON, Va. (March 26, 2009) -- JBG Companies, a Washington Metro Area leader in green building technology, is pleased to announce that the entire mixed-use development of Reston Heights has been certified as LEED-ND (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development) Silver by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the first designation of its kind in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“At JBG, we believe every development we undertake should enrich the communities in which we build,” states Jeff Kelley,” Senior Vice President, JBG Companies. “That’s why we’re leading the way in implementing the most innovative of green building technologies.”

The LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Rating System integrates the principles of smart growth, new urbanism and green building into the first national system for neighborhood design. Unlike other LEED rating systems that rate building or interiors, LEED-ND certification can be awarded for entire communities and neighborhood plans.

LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a development's location and design meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible, sustainable development. Reston Heights achieves this certification through:

• An emphasis on the importance of green building technology with 100% of new buildings being LEED Silver Certified.
• A commitment to smart growth and sustainable design by providing a high-density, mixed-use community
• A concerted effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing a distinct mixed of uses within close proximity of the Dulles Toll Road and two future Metro stations.
• Green operations, cleaning, organic landscaping and maintenance programs for all new buildings.
• The conservation of energy, water and other natural resources by employing comprehensive waste management and recycling programs and by reducing water use by 30 percent.

“We are proud that Reston Heights is the first development of its kind in Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to receive a LEED Silver certification. We all recognize the importance of green construction and smart growth for the county and for Reston," remarked Cathy Hudgins, Fairfax County Supervisor, Hunter Mill District.

Previously a combination of surface parking lots and primarily low density office space, Reston Heights is quickly emerging as a bold example of a new urban neighborhood which incorporates sustainable design. The first phase of Reston Heights, Reston Square is complete and consists of a fully leased 140,000 square foot Class A office building, a 191 room Westin Reston Heights, and the sold out 194 unit Mercer Condominium. Follow on phases of the project will include at least 1.5 million square feet of trophy office space, 350,000 square feet of retail, and 500 new residential units. The entire project is estimated to be completed by 2015. For more information on the Reston Heights development, visit www.Reston-Heights.com.

In addition to Reston Heights, JBG currently has over 20 LEED registered or certified projects throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, totaling over nine million square feet of development that adheres to the tenets of sustainable building and growth. In addition, five of JBG’s projects have been recognized by the Washington Smart Growth Alliance.

About The JBG Companies

Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, The JBG Companies is an active developer, investor, owner and operator of office, residential, hotel and retail properties with more than $10 billion in assets under management and development. Founded in 1960, JBG has established a reputation as one of the leading real estate companies in the Washington metropolitan area. More information can be found by visiting the company’s Web site: www.JBG.com.