National Harbor Master Planner

DDG was lead architect and National Harbor master planner, a project that has infused energy and flair into a now-vibrant mixed-use project in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

At DDG’s creative and visionary direction, the first phase of National Harbor master plan called for approximately 320,000 square feet of retail/dining/entertainment, 2,500 residential units, 150,000 square feet of loft office, 250 timeshare/vacation units, a 200-room luxury hotel and an additional 400 traditional hotel rooms.

Designed to evoke an atmosphere reminiscent of Georgetown, Annapolis and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the National Harbor master plan features a pedestrian/vehicular boulevard with a central island of kiosks, cafes and bustling pedestrian activity, opening onto a large open waterside plaza. Riverfront marina space features a section of beach and two 700-foot long piers with a canopied pavilion. A graphics/media tower enlivens a beachfront lined with restaurants, cafes, boutique retail options and a waterfront promenade.

We invite you to view and read more about our role as National Harbor master planner and to see the how our vision came to fruition.