Add another major portfolio to those seeking to bolster their health certifications. Brookfield Properties’ North American office and retail portfolios have achieved International Well Building Institute’s Well Health-Safety Rating. Covering nearly 100 office properties and more than 75 million square feet in 10 major markets, the office portfolio is the largest to achieve the rating. Combined with 114 of the shopping centers operated by Brookfield Properties, more than 200 million square feet of space has been rated.
The Well Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address acute health threats like COVID-19.
“Creating healthy buildings and spaces has been a top priority for us for many years, and today, it’s more important — to us, our tenants and our visitors — than ever before,” said Bill Powell, managing partner, Brookfield Property Group and chief operating officer, Brookfield Properties. “We have responded accordingly, installing or improving on the latest systems and programs to ensure a healthy and safe environment at our office and retail properties.”
The rating covers office properties in and around the following 10 markets: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Nashville, Tennessee; New York City; San Francisco, California; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Washington D.C. Properties include Brookfield Place New York and Manhattan West in New York, Brookfield Place Toronto, Houston Center and Allen Center in Houston, Brookfield Place Calgary, Wells Fargo Center in Los Angeles, The Yards and Halley Rise in the greater Washington D.C. area, and Denver City Center and Wells Fargo Center in Denver. Retail properties include Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii; Oakbrook Center outside of Chicago, Park Meadows near Denver and Tysons Galleria in the greater Washington D.C. area.
