About Waterfront Associates
Waterfront Associates is a joint venture of Forest City Washington, Vornado/Charles E. Smith, and Bresler & Reiner

Forest City Washington
Forest City truly understands what it takes to build strong, enduring and dynamic communities. For more than 80 years, Forest City has honed its real estate and land development expertise to balance economic objectives, environmental responsibilities and social needs in a holistic approach to development. By assembling carefully calibrated teams and directing inspired collaborations, Forest City brings passionate visions to life. The result is change for the better: catalytic growth and well-designed environments, leading to enhanced quality of life. Nationwide, Forest City currently owns and operates more than 24 million SF of retail, 11.5 million SF of office space, nearly 48,000 residential units and approximately 2,000 hotel rooms. The firm's Land Development division also holds more than 12,000 acres for future development.

Vornado/Charles E. Smith
Vornado/Charles E. Smith is the developer of Waterfront Station and one of Washington DC's most experienced developer/owners, with a portfolio that includes a diverse range of major community-making projects. Today, the company has over 25 million sf under management with 4.5 million sf under development. Vornado brings to the Waterfront Station project a unique combination of financial strength, local roots, and success large-scale, transit oriented, mixed-use experience. With a local track record of more than 50 years built on the local legacies of The Kaempfer Company and Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty, Vornado views development in terms of results over time by translating vision into projects that maximize value, functionality and appeal in the short term and create sustained value for its tenants, residents, visitors and the surrounding community. Bresler & Reiner, Inc. (B&R) is an owner and a developer of real estate that operates in several segments of the industry, including commercial property, residential property, hospitality, developed and undeveloped land, commercial and residential condominiums, and the development of rental properties. B & R has been publicly traded since 1971

About the master planner/project designer

Shalom Baranas Associates, PC (SBA)
Shalom Baranes Associates, PC (SBA) is the master designer of Waterfront Station. SBA has an acclaimed reputation for its expertise in innovative mixed use, commercial, institutional, and governmental projects that have become landmarks in the Capitol City. Since its inception, the firm has been at the forefront of development in the capital city, and maintains one of Washington, DC's strongest portfolios of major building work. SBA is recognized for its capabilities in synthesizing complex and varied building programs into coherent, practical building solutions. With the majority of the firm's work undertaken in sensitive urban contexts, SBA excels in developing innovative building designs that respect the surrounding fabric while presenting a fresh and dynamic vision, In the past five years, Shalom Baranes Associates has undertaken over 15 million sf of urban development and master planning initiatives, placing the firm at the forefront of the region's growth.