Massive 'Commerce Metro Center' Development Could Move Forward in Reston Soon

RESTON, VA — A huge, sprawling development along the Dulles Toll Road adjacent to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station is expected to get approval from the Fairfax County Planning Commission later this month, according to a report.

Vornado Realty Trust plans to rezone about 12 acres of property on Sunrise Valley Drive and Wiehle Avenue next to the Dulles Toll Road. Vornado would keep three office buildings currently on the property and also build three additional buildings -- two of which would be more than 20 stories tall.

The largest would be a 24-story residential building, and the other building would be 22 stories and host office space. The last building would be a seven-story hotel.

The project is being called Commerce Metro Center, and the planning commission is recommending approval ahead of a Sept. 28 public hearing, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.

Image via Fairfax County Planning Commission (PDF)