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 He added that the outdated building would require nearly $500 million in repairs over the next four years to meet minimum federal standards.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…