Public-Private Partnerships

With decades of successful experience in financing and community development, NDC has forged a unique form of public-private partnerships to produce more than $2.0 billion of projects for local governments and non-profit and public institutions. 

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Using various tax-exempt financing vehicles, and a rigorous public selection and oversight process, NDC’s public-private partnerships combine the benefits of private development (efficiency and speed) and public accountability in building, owning and operating public facilities - facilities, infrastructure (roads and sewer lines), parking garages and student housing.  This method is especially effective for projects that combine public and private uses, particularly transit-oriented development.

NDC’S model provides that:

• All facilities are transferred to public ownership at no additional cost to the public
• All excess income after operating costs and appropriate reserves, is used for public purposes
• Public interest in the asset is preserved through a structure that gives the public a decisive role in key decisions affecting the property

Center for Urban Waters

Tacoma, WA

The Center for Urban Waters (Center) has risen on the banks of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. After several years of planning, the $38 million project was designed and built in a short 18 months. It was completed in March 2010 with a grand opening celebration on September 9, 2010, financed in the leanest of economic times, on time and on budget. The City of Tacoma looked to long-standing partner NDC, and its innovative public-private partnership financing model, to get this critical project built.

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City Hall

Redmond, WA

Overlooking the scenic Sammamish River Trail, the new Redmond City Hall in Redmond, Washington, epitomizes architecture in tune with nature, both visually and environmentally. The 113,000 square foot building, nestled between a well-used biking and jogging trail and the City’s Municipal Campus, was designed to take full advantage of the natural beauty of the area. The landscaping is native to the Northwest and all irrigation has a subsurface drip system to conserve water.

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Nordheim Court

Seattle, WA

The University of Washington had a problem. At the opening of school's autumn quarter 2001, demand for space in the residence halls was so high that three students were living in rooms designed for two and there was still a waiting list. The University turned to the National Development Council for help.

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