Tag: redevelopment
Tenants sought for new building on Columbia Pike in central Annandale
The design for the facade of the new building at 7250 Columbia Pike. The owners of the property on Columbia Pike, Annandale, across from the Walgreens construction site are seeking two retail tenants for the building they’re putting up. Mohamed Uddin and Hassan Iqbal of Alexandria hope to start construction on a 5,400-square foot building … Continued
Expanded Party Co. and AnnSandra will offer more options for entertaining
There will be lots more options for party planners in Annandale once the expansion of the Party Co. and AnnSandra shops is completed in the next few months. The Party Co., at 4421 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is moving to the much larger space vacated by Super Pets in the same shopping center. After that … Continued
Annandale Walgreens to open this fall
The new Walgreens under construction between Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike, and Backlick Road is scheduled to open this fall. The 12,878-square foot building will have a drive-through pharmacy, and about 20 to 25 employees, said Walgreens spokesperson Robert Elfinger. Even before it opens, Walgreens is showing an interest in the community. There are tentative … Continued
Hess convenience store under construction in central Annandale
The new convenience store at the Hess gas station on the corner of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in Annandale was delivered in three pieces from Georgia on April 26 and is being assembled on site. It is expected to be ready to open in July. The Hess Express store will have the … Continued
More citizen involvement urged in Fairfax County planning process
Fifteen houses are being built on this property on Backlick Road in Annandale, despite neighborhood opposition. The new Fairfax County land use planning process known as Fairfax Forward could lead to more strategic thinking about development, but only if the plan is revised to strengthen provisions on citizen involvement. That’s the view of Providence District … Continued
Mixed-use redevelopment plan proposed for Landmark Mall
The area outlined in blue would be redeveloped. Before Landmark Mall was transformed into a two-level enclosed shopping mall in 1990, it was an open-air shopping center. It could revert to that structure again, if the City of Alexandria approves a plan submitted by the Howard Hughes Corp. April 11 to redevelop the central portion … Continued
Seven Corners Task Force urged to consider need for new schools
Students head into Bailey’s Elementary School. Schools are “change agents” that can spur community revitalization and business investment, Dan Parris, Fairfax County Public Schools assistant superintendent for Cluster 3, told the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force April 9. Parris urged the task force to incorporate new school facilities into the revitalization plan … Continued
Renovated Annandale gas station to include convenience store
A renovated Hess gas station, with a “Hess Express” convenience store, is expected to reopen in July at the intersection of Little River Turnpike and John Marr Drive in central Annandale. The new 2,500-square foot store will have self-serve Dunkin’ Donuts, along with beer, coffee, ice, and other items typically found in a 7-Eleven, said … Continued
Mason Land Use Committee defers action on Peace Valley Lane infill project
The Peace Valley Lane site, with Ravenwood Park houses in the background. People who live near a proposed infill development on Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners are cautiously optimistic after a Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) meeting March 26. Will Collins of the Concordia development company is requesting a 1.89-acre site … Continued
The signs of Annandale
By Robert Schwaninger Driving through Annandale can take a long time if you read all of the signs that are poking up, flapping in the breeze, being twirled by underpaid Latinos, or emblazoned in Korean characters. Right now no one is running for office so at least there aren’t the ubiquitous signs touting the name … Continued
Seven Corners working groups present reports to Land Use Task Force
Route 50 as seen from the pedestrian bridge. The short-term working groups addressing connectivity and quality of life issues presented their recommendations to the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force March 12. The Connectivity Working Group focused on short-improvements to make the Seven Corners area easier to navigate by pedestrians and bicyclists. Rick … Continued
Long-time Annandale plant nursery will close this summer
After serving the Annandale community for 68 years, the Campbell & Ferrara nursery on Little River Turnpike will close in late spring or early summer. The company isn’t shutting down for good though; the landscaping and garden design center is relocating to 8357 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. The new place will have a much smaller … Continued
Fairfax County mental health services to move from Woodburn Rd. to new building
An artist’s rendering of the Willow Oaks/Mid-County building. The new building under construction off Route 50 at Willow Oaks Corporate Drive will house Fairfax County mental health and related services. The $48.5 million project is expected to be completed in summer 2014 with the new occupants scheduled to move in during the fall, said Carey … Continued
Fairfax County Planning Commisstion approves Brightview project
The architectural concept for the Brightview facility. The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted Feb. 21 to approve a request for a special exception to allow the Shelter Group to build an assisted living facility on a 6.36-acre property on Gallows Road in Annandale. The proposal now must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Four … Continued
Walgreens, BB&T Bank coming to Westlawn Shopping Center
The expanded Bill Page Honda as seen from Annandale Road. Bill Page Honda has inked deals for Walgreens and BB&T Bank at the Westlawn Shopping Center it is developing on Annandale Road next to its dealership. Those stores will be on pad sites in the shopping center parking lot. Walgreens will occupy its site in … Continued