WARD VILLAGE*, Honolulu, HI
LEED-ND Platinum certification was awarded to Ward Village based on achievement of the very highest standards of sustainable neighborhood design, including community-wide strategies such as pedestrian orientation and design; efficient land use in a location served by transit; water and energy efficiency; recycling and reuse of materials; indoor environmental quality; and parking and transportation programs that include vehicle and bicycle sharing.
“Achieving the LEED-ND Pre-Certified Plan designation shows that Ward Village is committed to achieving a high level of sustainability from its early planning through its construction and ultimately operation as a thriving community,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council.
Over the next decade, The Howard Hughes Corporation will transform 60 acres in Honolulu into Ward Village, a vibrant master planned community encompassing 9.3 million total square feet. This mixed-use development will include approximately 4,000 residential units and over one million square feet of retail and other commercial space.
Named the “Best-Planned Community in the United States” by Architectural Digest and the “2018 Master Planned Community of the Year” by National Association of Home Builders, Ward Village® is a 60-acre master planned community located in the heart of Honolulu, a city recently recognized as the “Most Livable City in America” by The Global Livability Index Report.
The award-winning coastal community is leading the renaissance to revitalize Honolulu’s urban core into a destination that focuses on wellness, connectivity, and vibrant place-making set along O‘ahu’s picturesque south shore.
A design-forward, 21st-century neighborhood, Ward Village embodies the epitome of urban and island living. Ward Village features a collection of distinct high-rise residential towers designed by the world’s leading architects and a thriving community whose energy is sparked by local retail, dining, art, and entertainment.
With an award-winning restaurant scene, an eclectic collection of local boutiques, and a robust line-up of community events, Ward Village has emerged as Honolulu’s newest district for foodies, fashionistas, art lovers, park-goers, residents, and visitors. Coupled with a holistic lifestyle that offers a first-of-its-kind live, work, and play experience in Hawai‘i, Ward Village ranks among the world’s most sought-after destinations.