During the past 15 months, Goldman Sachs has been developing a world-class campus on the Jersey City waterfront that is representative of the company's leadership, its commitment to Jersey City and neighboring communities, and its growth in the 21st century.

The site will be developed as a campus, complementing Goldman Sachs's existing Manhattan complex. The firm's primary objective is to create an attractive, efficient, and functional environment that will meet or exceed current standards. The initial phase of development will consist of a 1.5 million square-foot office tower and a 500,000+ square-foot mixed-use facility. When completed, the entire campus will support over 6,000 employees.

The complex will also be home to a wide range of amenities, including public retail space and restaurants, all housed under a block-long glass atrium that will have views of the Manhattan skyline and harbor.

Not only will the development combine state-of-the-art technology, it will also incorporate the latest "green" thinking -- promoting environmentally friendly behavior. In addition, Goldman Sachs is working to enhance the environment surrounding the complex.

From the inception of this project, Goldman Sachs has focused on efforts to improve the Jersey City community. In 2001, a partnership was established between the Jersey City Municipal government, the Paulus Hook Park Neighborhood Association, Goldman Sachs, Turner Construction and other local entities to renovate and restore an historic park located in the Paulus Hook neighborhood of Jersey City. Other "green" community initiatives are currently being planned for this year.

The Jersey City waterfront development is a prime example of how technology and the environment can productively work together in the 21st century. The Project's design expresses in physical form Goldman Sachs' vision for its long-term business objectives. It reinforces teamwork, technology, flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to the protection of the environment, while encouraging interaction between individuals within the organization and throughout the community. The 30 Hudson Project represents not just a place of business, but also a place of learning and development.