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M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — March 18 - April 21, 2022 — 5C

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Water Park and Dining in the Park to be enlivened by community-oriented open spaces JBG SMITH commences construction on placemaking destinations in National Landing

B ETHESDA, MD — JBG SMI TH a n - nounced the start of construction on Water Park and Dining in the Park, two new outdoor destinations in National Landing. JBGSMITHplans to reimag- ineWater Park at 1601 Crystal Dr. as a 1.6-acre community gathering place animated by innovative dining with a focus on local, women- and minority- owned businesses and signifi - cant landscape improvements. Plans call for 4,875 s/f of new food & beverage, highlighted by nine 300 s/f restaurant kiosks along the perimeter of the park, a 1,400 s/f full-service restaurant set into the hillside and an iconic Water Bar and terrace perched atop a mod- ernized fountain water wall. The kiosks will be surrounded by seating areas for the public to enjoy. Additional elements of the redesignedWater Park include a live performance stage, an interactive water feature, public art installations and a trailhead building adjacent to the Mt. Vernon Trail equipped with public restrooms and bike facilities. JBG SMITH is also coordinating with Virginia Railway Express on a handicap accessible connection to the fu- ture entrance of the relocated VRE station. Dining in the Park will simi- larly transform and reactivate the courtyard in front of 2121 Crystal Drive with a novel culinary experience set among more than an acre of greenery. As previously announced, JBG SMITH is collaborating with Chef Enrique Limardo and the Seven Restaurant Group team on Surreal, a 5,587 s/f dining destination featuring year-round outdoor seating. Plans call for the complete renovation of the surrounding green space for a variety of flexible uses. JBG SMITH is working with design architect Elkus Man- fredi and landscape architect Hoerr Schaudt on Water Park and Dining in the Park, both of which are expected to deliver in 2023. “Human connections, inclu- sive spaces, and ready access to quality outdoor dining and entertainment venues are more important today than ever before,” said BryanMoll , executive vice president of JBG SMITH. “Our reinvention of Water Park and Dining in the

Park are vital components of our ongoing drive to create the region’s most dynamic 18-hour environment within National Landing. We see these both as inviting public spaces where families will enjoy a sunny day and colleagues can gather after work for a drink, a bite to eat and live music.” JBG SMITH senior vice president of retail leasing Amy Rice added, “As we continue building an urban community of vibrant culture and curated culinary experiences in Na- tional Landing, we’re looking for the right combination of

local favorites and renowned names, all while continuing our mission to amplify minor- ity and women-owned busi- nesses throughout our portfo- lio. We are particularly excited about the Water Park kiosks, which will serve as incubator spaces where up-and-coming chefs and restauranteurs can experiment and grow.” Dining in the Park and Wa- ter Park are central to JBG SMITH’s ongoing placemaking efforts, which are transform- ing National Landing into the Capital region’s premier live- work-play destination. MAREJ

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