WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the aging Robert C. Weaver Federal Building in Washington, D.C., to 2415 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. This move aims to enhance employee safety, improve operational efficiency, and generate significant taxpayer savings.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasized the urgent need for the relocation due to deteriorating conditions at the Weaver Building, including structural failures, health hazards, and costly maintenance needs. “It is time to turn the page on the Weaver Building and relocate to a new headquarters that prioritizes the well-being of HUD employees and properly reflects the passion and excellence of our team,” Turner stated. He added that the outdated building would require nearly $500 million in repairs over the next four years to meet minimum federal standards.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed the move, highlighting the state’s appeal as a headquarters destination. “Virginia is a great place to be headquartered, and we are excited to welcome the Department of Housing and Urban Development and their over 2,700 headquarters-based employees to the best state in America to live, work, and raise a family,” Youngkin said.
The relocation is expected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred maintenance and modernization costs, as well as $22 million annually in operating expenses. Michael Peters, Commissioner of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service, noted, “The decision to relocate HUD’s headquarters is a move that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and mission effectiveness.”
The Robert C. Weaver Building, owned by the GSA, was added to the accelerated disposition list earlier this year due to its extensive repair needs and long-term operational inefficiencies. HUD has developed a staggered employee relocation plan, in coordination with the GSA, to ensure a smooth transition to its new, modern facility.
This move aims to optimize HUD’s workforce environment while maintaining fiscal accountability, facilitating stronger collaboration, and advancing its mission to serve the American people.
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