WMATA Authorizes North Bethesda Development Agreement

WMATA authorized execution of a joint development agreement with Hines for the North Bethesda Metro station site. The development will include life-science office space, residential units, retail and public-realm improvements, with separate 99-year ground leases planned for each phase.

Document date · October 8, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

99-year ground lease for each development phase

Renewal

Separate 99-year ground leases are planned for each phase; ground rent will be established six months before take down. Long-term parking lease and other agreements remain subject to further approvals and negotiations.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority StaffReport North Bethesda Joint Development Agreement 2026-10-08

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HINES was awarded this government contract by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, as recorded on October 8, 2026.

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This contract appears in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority StaffReport North Bethesda Joint Development Agreement 2026-10-08 (StaffReport), dated October 8, 2026 from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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