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1974 John E. (Chip) Akridge, III founds the company.

1976 Completed first development project at 1627 K Street.

1976 Formed Property Management department to provide outstanding service to building Clients.

1978 In developing 1015 Fifteenth Street, Akridge was the first developer to use the “Woodies Act” regulating air rights development.

1981 First fee development, headquarters for the YWCA, was completed.

1983 Developed 1401 New York Avenue and commenced first third-party property management contract for the National Food Processors Association.

1984 Developed one-millionth square foot of space while working on 1667 K Street.

1986 Created "housing linkage program" with the District of Columbia allowing the transfer of housing requirements and development of affordable housing units in disadvantaged areas of the city.

1987 First property management company to offer full-service concierge service to office building Clients.

1989 First property management company to offer annual indoor air quality testing in office buildings.

1990 First historic renovation project completed at The Homer Building.

1991 Won first international The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award from BOMA. 2800 Eisenhower Avenue completed - first suburban rehab project.

1992 First repositioning project completed at 815 Connecticut Avenue.  Akridge reached 100 employees.

1994 Formed Leasing Department.

1995 Received Inc. magazine/ MCI Positive Performer award for innovative and superior customer service.

1996 First developer to successfully use the DC Tax Increment Financing Program.

1997 Akridge subsidiary, TSC Realty, formed to provide suburban brokerage services.

1998 First Virginia developments completed at Monument One and Presidents Park.

1999 Akridge received first of six National Customer Satisfaction Awards from CEL & Associates/BOMA for companies our size.

2000 Matt Klein becomes President.

2002 Construction began on Gallery Place – first urban living, working, shopping, dining, and entertainment destination project.

2002 Acquired air rights development parcel behind Union Station and began plans for Burnham Place at Union Station.

2003 Completed The Hartford in Arlington, Virginia – first project to incorporate residential component into development.

2004 Gallery Place is open for business.

2004 Akridge wins the "Best SmartGrowth Master Plan" award from the MD/DC chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties for Burnham Place.

2006 Akridge acquires 15 acres of air rights at Union Station.

2007 Construction begins at 700 Sixth Street, NW.