Discovery Point is the epitome of world-class innovation, combining a focus on collaboration and technology across the office, retail, and research space. Within this 5-acre campus, Discovery Point Phase One will include One Discovery Point, a 250,000-square-foot, nine-story office building with ground-level retail and a two-bay loading dock, and Two Discovery Point, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building with ground-level retail. The development will also feature 50,000 square feet of outdoor space and multifamily housing. Phases Two and Three of this 5-acre development will include another office/research building and a multifamily building with retail and a garage.
The modern mix of design in each building gives a fresh feel to the visually impressive, mixed-use development while complementing the campus architecture. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the building and allow abundant natural light to flood through each floor. Intermediate balconies and the rooftop terrace provide panoramic views of the nearby Paint Branch Park green space and the University of Maryland College Park campus. Each floor includes versatile floor plates and flexible workspaces for creative collaboration. Premium on-site amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, ground-floor bike storage, a conference center, ground-floor retail, outdoor space, on-site dining, access control, and video surveillance security.
Over $29 million in upgrades to Baltimore Avenue and a brand-new Purple Light Rail are a few significant improvements. Other enhancements include new bike lanes and the light rail with a station adjacent to Discovery. Commuting to and from the property is a breeze, with seamless connections to mass transit and major roadways. Within a 35-minute drive are major city centers such as Washington, DC, Bethesda, and Baltimore. Discovery Point is positioned adjacent to the University of Maryland. The university's esteemed talent base, with graduates from top-ranked higher education programs and research enterprises, contributes to the area's strong demographics and employment pool. This development is designed to accelerate ventures of all kinds and will be a natural extension of the University of Maryland's renowned research enterprise. At Discovery Point, businesses will find premier office space with best-in-class amenities in College Park's rapidly growing, business-friendly community, thriving on innovation.