Major Reston Town Center Development has Big Update Scheduled: Announcement

RESTON, VA — A major meeting will take place later this month on an update to the Reston Town Center North future redevelopment, Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins said in a statement.

Hudgins, who represents Reston, will host a community meeting along with staff from the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services on Wednesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. at Lake Anne Elementary School, the statement notes.

"At this meeting, DPWES will provide a brief presentation about the Town Center North-Mixed Use area, including the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the Reston Regional Library and Embry Rucker Shelter," the statement adds.

The Fairfax County website states that Reston Town Center North is part of a "quickly urbanizing area" in the county.

"The Board of Supervisors envisions redeveloping the property from a collection of irregularly-shaped parcels, which are incompatible with Reston Town Center and surrounding development, into a vibrant urban, mixed-use environment that complements Reston Town Center and surrounding development," the website states. "Reston Town Center North will be accessible from Dulles Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway, and Reston Parkway, and nearby public transportation includes the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail station (two miles) and the future Reston Town Center Metrorail station (one mile)."

Fairfax County lists the following benefits from the project:

• Creation of a central green space open for public use
• Mixed-use development compatible with adjacent Reston Town Center
• Walkable community connected to surrounding communities, Reston Town Center, and public transportation
• Expanded library to serve growing population
• Upgraded delivery of human services
• Affordable housing provided for workforce

More information on the project can be found on Fairfax County's website.

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