Andrew Son is the President of District Wharf Properties, the company that oversees the investment in The District Wharf (“The Wharf”), a 3.5 million square foot mixed-use waterfront neighborhood located on the Washington Channel of the Potomac River. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations and strategic plan for his firm, Andrew is responsible for the overall performance, operations, and financing of The Wharf, a multibillion-dollar development that includes 1.0 million square feet of trophy and Class-A Office, 904 apartment units, 821 hotel rooms, over 400,000 square feet of entertainment, restaurants, and shops, a world-class marina, and over 17 acres of park and public spaces. Previously, Andrew led Asset Management for The Wharf as Senior Vice President for Madison Marquette, co-General Partner for the project.
He was also Vice President of Asset Management at JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), where he managed 33 retail and mixed-use properties in the JBGS REIT and legacy private equity funds, including the company’s extensive retail footprint in National Landing, Virginia, home of Amazon’s second headquarters (HQ2). Andrew has also held positions in asset management, development, and finance with RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ), Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT), and JLL (NYSE: JLL). Andrew is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Additionally, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board for the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) in Washington, DC and in several volunteer leadership positions with Dartmouth College, where he earned an AB in Government.
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Interview questions:
The Wharf |The Wharf reestablished DC as a waterfront destination. Tell us about its origins and its present mix of office, retail, entertainment, hotels, marine, and other features.
Reshaped | How has the Wharf reshaped the real estate landscape in Washington?
Role | What role did Hoffman & Associates and Madison Marquette plan in the vision and execution of the Wharf?
Capital Stack | When did PSP Investments come in? Can you walk us through the capital stack?
Public | What role did the government play?
Milestones | The Wharf was launched in October 2017. What have been some of the significant milestones since the launch?
Covid | Can you share how the Wharf navigated Covid from the vantage point of office, retail, and restaurants?
Office | Where is the office market headed in DC, and how is it impacting retail and hospitality?
Introduction |In 2023, you were promoted to President of the Wharf. What are your responsibilities as President?
Career | Your career included stints at Federal Realty Trust, RLJ Lodging Trust, and JBG Smith. Please share some highlights from your career and decision to join the Wharf.
The Future | What is next for the Wharf?
District Wharf Properties (DWP) is the investment manager and operator of The Wharf, a globally recognized, mixed-use neighborhood encompassing 3.5 million square feet of development along a mile of waterfront in Washington, DC. Established in 2021 by Hoffman & Associates and Madison Marquette to oversee the multi-billion-dollar development, DWP is an industry leader in the management, leasing and financing of complex mixed-use properties, as well as the operations, placemaking and programming of community spaces. Led by DWP, The Wharf commands some of the highest commercial and residential rents in the region, hosts over 100 events per year, and attracts 8 million visitors annually.
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