Columbia Property Trust’s Market Square Wins ULI Washington’s Prestigious Legacy Award

Iconic Washington, D.C. Property Recognized for Innovative Development at Trends Conference

Market Square Wins ULI DC Legacy Award 2016 (Photo: Business Wire)

WASHINGTON--()--Market Square, the iconic complex owned and operated by Columbia Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CXP) in Washington D.C., was named the winner of the Legacy Award by ULI Washington at its Real Estate Trends Conference on April 27, 2016. The award is given to a project that has been transformational to its community.

Market Square has long been a leader in D.C. office space, offering distinctive design and unparalleled location. When it was constructed in 1990, it was at the forefront of the revitalization of Pennsylvania Avenue as well as the surrounding area. The complex curves majestically around the U.S. Navy Memorial and sits atop the Archives-Navy Memorial Metro station, making it one of the most recognizable office properties in the city. The property’s impact can still be felt today, as it continues to make Pennsylvania Avenue an inviting atmosphere for the residents of D.C. and the tourists who visit the Navy Memorial.

Located at 701 and 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Market Square consists of two, 13-story buildings that total 693,000 square feet. Columbia acquired the complex in 2011 and has made a number of recent capital improvements, including renovating the interior lobbies to convey a brighter atmosphere with a more modern feel, creating event spaces that can be used for large meetings and conferences, and revamping the fitness facility. Through effective management and marketing, Columbia has signed over a quarter of a million square feet of leases at Market Square, with a variety of world-class tenants—including Edison Electric Institute, Ford Motor Company, American Express, Bayer Corporation, Kellogg Company, and CBS Broadcasting, to name a few—and attracted a highly-respected capital partner, Blackstone Property Partners US, which purchased a 49% joint venture interest Market Square in October 2015.

“We are honored that ULI Washington recognized Market Square with this year’s Legacy Award and are proud to serve as the dedicated stewards of one of D.C.’s premier office addresses,” said Nelson Mills, president and chief executive officer of Columbia.

In its second year, ULI Washington’s Trends Awards highlight innovative development in the Metropolitan Washington region, recognizing innovative projects, policies, and initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of vibrant neighborhoods, exemplify creative problem solving, and celebrate visionary thinking.

About Columbia Property Trust

Columbia Property Trust (NYSE: CXP) owns and operates Class-A office buildings in competitive, primarily CBD locations, and over half our investments are in high-barrier-to-entry, primary markets. Our $5 billion portfolio includes 26 office properties containing 13.0 million square feet and one hotel, concentrated in San Francisco, New York, and Washington, D.C. For more information about Columbia, which carries an investment-grade rating from both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, please visit www.ColumbiaPropertyTrust.com.

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Contacts

For Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Bud Perrone, 212-843-8068
bperrone@rubenstein.com

Release Summary

Columbia Property Trust’s Market Square Wins ULI Washington’s Prestigious Legacy Award. Iconic Washington, D.C. Property Recognized for Innovative Development at Trends Conference.

Contacts

For Columbia Property Trust, Inc.
Bud Perrone, 212-843-8068
bperrone@rubenstein.com