The Weaver Building, home to the HUD, has long been criticized for its poor condition and aesthetic, with Secretary Scott Turner dubbing it the ugliest building in D.C. Ongoing discussions about relocating HUD are in play, focusing on areas within the D.C. metropolitan region, amidst denial of reports suggesting alternative states like Texas or Ohio. Renovation costs could exceed $500 million, with much-needed deferred maintenance estimated at $94 million over five years. Many employees feel disconnected from the building, expressing that their dedication to the mission overrides their dissatisfaction with the location itself, as HUD considers significant workforce reductions.
The physical conditions of the interior are routinely panned by workers on the department's online message board, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with the building's design.
The department is looking to relocate within the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, as discussions about moving have become more prominent amidst criticisms of the current building.
Critics say that the building is in a general state of disrepair, with HUD Secretary Scott Turner previously calling it the ugliest building in D.C.
Costs of renovating the aging complex could top $500 million, leading to significant concerns about deferred maintenance and its impact on HUD's operations.
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