Tag: redevelopment
More details emerge on St. James sports complex
Demolition under way on a former Washington Gas facility to make way for a huge sports complex on Industrial Road. Work has started on the huge St. James Sports and Wellness Center in an industrial area in the Mason District. The 435,000-square foot complex, being developed by the St. James Group, will have several indoor … Continued
2016: The year in review
Here’s a look back at some of the major events in the Annandale/Mason District area covered in the Annandale Blog during the past year. January The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles decides not to relocate a customer service center from Arlington to Barcroft Plaza, a move that had been strongly opposed by local residents. A major … Continued
The Block almost ready to open
Snowcream Company is already open. The eateries in The Block are getting to ready to open, although one of them, the Snowcream Company, has had a “soft opening.” The Block, the new food court-like establishment next to Kmart on John Marr Drive in Annandale, features six food vendors, including a few that originated as food … Continued
Gross outlines highlights of 2016 for Mason District
Supervisor Penny Gross (left) hands out door prizes with chief aide Fran Tunick. “Overall, 2016 was great year in Mason District,” said Supervisor Penny Gross at the annual Mason District Holiday Gathering Dec. 12. Gross presented a review of the past year and a look ahead, while Christmas music by the Bonnie Piano Quartet, door … Continued
Supervisors approve e-Loft project in Bailey’s Crossroads
The office building in the center would see new life as flexible e-Loft project. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a rezoning application allowing the conversion of a vacant, 10-story office building at 5600 Columbia Pike into an innovative, “e-Loft” concept with flexible units. Tenants could use their units as a residence, work … Continued
Supervisors approve townhouses at Heritage Mall
Townhouses approved for this parking lot. A new 67-unit townhouse development behind Heritage Mall in Annandale moved a step closer to reality, as the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning application for the project Dec. 6. No one from the community testified at the public hearing before the vote. The applicants, MHI-Heritage LLC … Continued
Supervisors approve redevelopment of Graham Park Plaza
Graham Park Plaza The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment Dec. 6 for the redevelopment of Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church. The owner, Federal Realty Investment Trust, is proposing a mixed-use development with 248 multifamily housing units and community-serving retail on part of the property of the … Continued
PrincessLand, a spa for girls, slated to open in Annandale
This building was originally a residence. UPDATE, Dec. 17: The sign is down, so maybe this isn’t happening? The long-vacant building at 7224 Columbia Pike that used to house the Annandale Florist is finally getting a new tenant: PrincessLand, a spa for girls. We can’t provide much more information, as repeated attempts to contact the … Continued
Grevey’s is closing in December
Keven Grevey Grevey’s, the sports bar owned by former Washington Bullet Kevin Grevey is closing Dec. 11. The neighborhood gathering space for sports fans and teams has been a mainstay in the Yorktowne Shopping Center on Gallows Road, Merrifield, for 37 years. There will be farewell party Dec. 10, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., with four bands … Continued
Renovations under way on Annandale office building
Tenants sought for 7409 Little River Turnpike. The renovation of an office building at 7409 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, first announced in May 2014, is under way after several challenges caused delays. The building has four retail spaces on the first floor. The configuration of the second floor is flexible so the number of … Continued
Property owners complain homeless shelter will be bad for business
A shopping center on Seminary has a dance studio, veterinarian, mattress store, carpet store, martial arts studio, restaurants, bakeries, and a church. Several business owners along Seminary Road and Center Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads are concerned that Fairfax County’s plans to move a homeless shelter to their area will lead to more crime, vagrants, and … Continued
Aldi construction to start next week
The future home of Aldi. Construction on the Aldi grocery store at 7000 Columbia Pike is expected to start next Monday, Nov. 28. The store will have approximately 12,000 square feet of selling space, with four or five aisles, as is typical for ALDI stores, says Jeff Baehr, vice president of the ALDI Frederick Division in … Continued
Pop-up jewelry shop opens in former gym in Annandale Shopping Center
The new Lambros shop. Lambros Magiafas, the owner of Lambros Goldsmiths on Little River Turnpike in Annandale, has launched a new, temporary shop in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike. The new shop, offering a selection of fine jewelry and watches, opened Nov. 20 for the holidays and will stay open through February, Magiafas … Continued
Planning Commission approves e-Loft project for 5600 Columbia Pike
A rendering of the e-Lofts building at the corner of Columbia Pike and Carlin Springs Road. [Novus Residences] The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Nov. 17 endorsed a rezoning proposal to convert a vacant office building at 5600 Columbia Pike into an innovative mixed-use concept, where tenants could choose whether to live, work, or do … Continued
Plans outlined for new Bailey’s Crossroads homeless shelter
The red box shows the location of the new site for the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter. Fairfax County is going ahead with plans to relocate the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter to a site on Seminary Road – despite the fact that plans for redeveloping the current site fell through. The new three-story facility would be … Continued