2008 Awards

MERIT AWARD - Un-Built Projects

“The Yards” at Southeast Federal Center, Washington, D.C.

MPFP LLC/ M. Paul Friedberg & Partners
www.mpfp.com

As part of a renewed focus on the Anacostia River for the city of Washington, D.C., MPFP is working with a multidisciplinary team to transform a 44 acre site of industrial waterfront into a vibrant, mixed use development with a 6 acre world-class park.

The park will provide a unique nexus between the river, active and passive recreation, commercial interests, local residents, and regional visitors.  The site is one of four primary urban waterfront destinations in the Nation’s Capital and is just a few minutes away from the new Washington National Stadium.  The park will also become an important punctuation in the broader waterfront experience as 20 miles of Anacostia River walk and Trail are developed.

Credits

Collaborating Partners: Government of the United States of America, General Services Administration; Government of the District of Columbia; Forest City Washington