Category: Redevelopment
Former bank building for lease
The former Wells Fargo Bank building at 4260 John Marr Drive in Annandale is being marketed as a good location for a coffee shop, bakery, restaurant, or medical facility. It cannot be used for another bank branch, according to the broker.
Annandale building for sale
A small commercial building at 7229 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is up for sale.
Apartments approved for Landmark area
The Alexandria City Council on June 15 approved the development of multifamily housing in the Landmark area. Snell Properties plans to raze a five-story office building at 6101 Stevenson Ave. and replace it with a seven story, 271-unit multifamily building. The building will have one, two, and three-bedroom units; 248 will be market-rate, 23 will … Continued
Developer proposes converting Annandale office building to housing
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Apartments proposed for Landmark area
The City of Alexandria is considering a rezoning proposal to facilitate the development of an apartment building at 6101 and 6125 Stevenson Avenue in the Landmark area. The new development would replace an aging office building and a surface parking lot. The application was submitted by the property owner, SP Stevenson LLC, and its sole … Continued
BC7RC relaunched as the Crossroads & Corners Coalition
The Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation has a new name: It’s now the Crossroads & Corners Coalition (C3). The group plans to roll out a new logo and website within the next couple of weeks, says C3 President Mike Van Atta. “The old name was cumbersome,” Van Atta says. “It was a mouthful; people couldn’t … Continued
Medical facility proposed for aging retail strip on Arlington Boulevard
The Virginia Hospital Center is proposing to tear down a retail strip on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District and replace it with a freestanding emergency department combined with an urgent care center and medical offices. The shopping center, built in 1953, is anchored by Skyline Nail Supply and the long-closed … Continued
Convenience store proposed for gas station
The owner of a Shell station in the Springfield area of Mason District is proposing to add a convenience store and double the number of fuel pumps. Petroleum Marketing Group Inc. is seeking a zoning special exception amendment for a major makeover of the gas station and repair shop at 5533 Backlick Road at the … Continued
Economic pilot program can spur revitalization of Bailey’s Crossroads
Bailey’s Crossroads has a significantly higher population density and lower household income than the average for Fairfax County. It has strong retail performance despite some vacancies; a decent, but not great, level of walkability; and a lack of parks. Those are some of the key takeaways from a draft profile of the community by the … Continued
Indoor pickleball center to open in Annandale
Plans are underway for an indoor pickleball facility in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building on Ravensworth Road in Annandale. The Down the Line Sports Center will have 18 pickleball courts, golf simulators, and a sports bar with a balcony for spectators, says owner Jenni Bae. Bae hopes to open the facility in the second half … Continued
Tenant sought for renovated building
A building undergoing renovations at 6499 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia is available for lease. The building had previously housed a series of restaurants but had been vacant for years. A restaurant would work well in the space, although the owner is open to another type of tenant. The building is 2,801 square feet. The … Continued
Residential conversion proposed for Annandale office building
Nicholas Development, the owner of two office buildings in Annandale, wants to convert one of them to multifamily housing. The company is in early discussions with Fairfax County planning staff about a residential conversion for 7620 Little River Turnpike, says Senior Vice President Timothy Sachs. The six-story building is vacant except for a Wells Fargo … Continued
Food Star redevelopment advances
A mixed-use redevelopment project proposed for Bailey’s Crossroads moved a little closer to reality last week. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Food Star site on Leesburg Pike. The plan amendment would allow three multifamily residential buildings ranging from five to 14 stories with 900 to 1,300 units … Continued
Eastgate project gets a green light
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 24 approved a rezoning application for the Eastgate mixed-use development on John Marr Drive in Annandale. The project calls for a six-story building with 280 apartment units and 11,200 square feet of ground-floor retail on the site of the Eastgate Shopping Center, which replaced Kmart. Part of … Continued
Eastgate apartment project advances
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Oct. 24 on a rezoning application for the Eastgate mixed-use apartment project on John Marr Drive in Annandale. The six-story building would have 280 units and 11,200 square feet of ground-floor retail. It would replace a portion of the Eastgate Shopping Center, including The Block … Continued