Looking Beyond the Deal
Positive and Equitable Impact
The continued development of the Navy Yard to create Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood is a challenge that Ensemble/Mosaic does not take lightly. As land previously owned by the city, we have the responsibility to steward the development of this public land so it can endure for the public good for generations to come. It is imperative to look “beyond the deal” and consider the overall impact that our development has on the community and city as a whole. This means developing responsibly taking into account the environment and providing meaningful opportunities and representation for people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, and income levels throughout all aspects of the design, construction, operations and occupancy of our projects.
Looking Beyond the Deal
Positive and Equitable Impact
The continued development of the Navy Yard to create Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood is a challenge that we do not take lightly. As land previously owned by the city, we have the responsibility to steward the development of this public land so it can endure for the public good for generations to come. It is imperative to look “beyond the deal” and consider the overall impact that our development has on the community and city as a whole. This means developing responsibly taking into account the environment and providing meaningful opportunities and representation for people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, and income levels throughout all aspects of the design, construction, operations and occupancy of our projects.
A Commitment to Opportunity
Our team is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities that maximize the impact of our investments.
This commitment begins with the design, development, and construction of our buildings, continues through their operation, and extends to those who work and do business within them. We actively support and provide opportunities for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses and individuals throughout the entire lifecycle of our projects.
Ensemble’s Navy Yard
Building Better Foundation
Conceived to support diversity, equity and inclusion at the Navy Yard, the Foundation is providing access to education, job training and capital. The Foundation seeks to support minority and women owned businesses that are in the Navy Yard or seek to move here; as well as minority and female employees who work in the Navy Yard.
Capitalized with an initial $1,000,000 contribution, it will be sustained through annual contributions of 2% net operating income from each development at the Navy Yard to provide a continuing funding source for decades to come.
A Sustainable Approach
You can feel our commitment to sustainability in every corner of the Navy Yard. With 17 LEED certified buildings – most of which are Gold or above – the campus offers the highest concentration of sustainable buildings in the nation with more to come.
All of our buildings will be designed, constructed, and pursue LEED Silver or higher. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the buildings as we create one of the country’s largest LEED Neighborhood Developments. LEED-ND was developed by U.S. Green Building Council to inspire and help create better, more sustainable, well-connected neighborhoods
LEED ND looks beyond the scale of buildings to consider entire communities focusing on five core areas of the design and operation of a neighborhood, including:
- Health, walkability, mixed use
- Reduction of overall vehicle miles travelled (VMT)
- Plans for efficient energy and water consumption
- Protection of habitat, wetlands, water bodies and agricultural lands
- Maintenance of natural areas and “Smart” location choices