As part of South Lake Union's commitment to sustainable development practices that promote the social and economic health of the greater community, Amazon.com's new headquarters will be targeting LEED certification as sustainable, eco-friendly facilities. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a national industry measurement tool created by the U.S. Green Building Council to define the industry's most environmentally-conscious projects.
The Seattle City Council has approved increased building heights allowing construction of three 12-story, 160-foot high buildings in a one and one-half block area of the new headquarters bounded by Terry Avenue, John Street, Boren Avenue and Harrison Street.
In addition to providing Amazon.com with better opportunities to consolidate employee workspace and operations into fewer adjacent buildings, the increased building height in this area encourages a more visually appealing skyline and a more efficient use of land that also aligns with the community's vision for the neighborhood's future growth.
Vulcan will develop the buildings in the specified one and one-half block area as LEED Silver or Gold certified projects, contribute approximately $6.4 million for affordable housing and other benefits, implement an aggressive transportation management plan to reduce traffic impacts, implement an energy management plan and comply with setback, façade and landscaping requirements.
Vulcan and Schnitzer West are joint venture partners for the project's first phase known as Interurban Exchange IV & V and Interurban Exchange II. Vulcan will develop the remaining buildings comprising the new headquarters.
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