Vistas of Annandale joins the Taste of Annandale as the Title Sponsor

The 2019 Taste of Annandale has secured a Title Sponsor –
the Vistas of Annandale.

The Vistas, an attractive, conveniently located community of
1,065 garden apartments and townhomes behind the Heritage Mall shopping center,
was a Silver sponsor at last year’s Taste of Annandale. This time, the
community is upping its commitment to the Diamond level. 

“We want to make sure people know we’re not just a business;
we’re part of this neighborhood,” says Pamela Marquez, sales director at Ross Cos. “We want everybody to have a good living experience.”

The Taste of Annandale is a family-friendly community
celebration on Oct. 5, 2019, on Tom Davis Drive with live entertainment,
restaurants, food trucks, beer garden, pet contest, children’s programming, law
enforcement display, chili cook-off, and vendors. 

“We’re thrilled we’ll get to have a larger space at the
Taste of Annandale” and will have more giveaways for the public, says Dawn
Miller, vice president of marketing at Ross Cos.

“We want people to know we’re a different community than
before,” Miller says.

Ross took over management of the complex just over a year
ago. Before, when it was known as the Avant, it was in less than ideal condition
and was just 88 percent occupied. Now it’s up to 96 percent, and some former
residents have moved back in. “It’s been incredible what a difference a year
makes,” says Miller.

The Vistas of Annandale has been transformed into a livable,
desirable community with lots of amenities – including a pool, clubhouse, fitness
center, and playground. There’s a farmer’s market in front of the leasing
office every Monday 1-7 p.m.

Much work was done on the grounds, and “our curb appeal has
increased tremendously,” Marquez notes.

Residents are invited to a social event every month. In May,
there was a Caribbean-themed party by the pool to celebrate National
Coconut Day, and in June there will be a Father’s Day Chill and Grill. 

Starting June 14, the Vistas of Annandale will become a site
for Fairfax County Public Schools’ free summer meals program for kids. During the school year, the Vistas hosts a free summer
tutoring program for students in its business center.

The Vistas of Annandale partnered with residents of other
nearby communities for a cleanup drive along Americana Drive in February in the
wooded area next to the beltway sound wall. That area has been kept mostly free of litter,
discarded furniture, and construction debris since then. “When people see it’s
been cleaned up, they want to keep it clean,” Miller says.

“We would love to do more,” she says. “If there are more
cleanup opportunities, we would be all in.”

“We really do want to be good neighbors to everyone in
Annandale,” she says, “and that’s why we’re looking forward to being a
part of the Taste of Annandale.”