Herndon Transfers 4.7 Acre Parcel For Downtown Redevelopment

HERNDON, VA — As part of a public-private partnership, Herndon officials signed documents this week completing a transfer of land in historic downtown Herndon to Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. The company's plan's to redevelop the 4.7 acre parcel received the unanimous approval of the Herndon Historic District Review Board in 2019.

“We are excited to have completed this important part of the process and look forward to redeveloping this key piece of downtown Herndon into a vibrant mixed-use development,” said Christopher Clemente, CEO of Comstock, in a release. “The closing represents an important milestone for this public-private partnership and positions the partnership to focus on finalizing the details regarding the financing of the development.”

Comstock's project will add about 273 residential apartments and 17,300 square feet of boutique restaurant and café space to the historic district, as well as a 16,265 square feet arts center, three public plazas with outdoor seating and dedicated art, and a seven-level parking garage with 726 spaces.

“This project is the culmination of years of careful planning and will result in an exciting, 21st century downtown that respects both our proud history and our vision for Herndon’s future,” Mayor Linda Merkel. “Dynamic living spaces, retail, restaurants, the arts – all will come alive in downtown Herndon as a result of our collaboration with Comstock.”