Fairfax County partnered with the Tysons Partnership to transform a county-owned property located at 8508 Leesburg Pike from a vacant space to a vibrant place; The PARC.
A hub for placemaking and community building within Tysons and supporting the broader Fairfax County community.
Funding was also allocated to support the transition from the Tysons Partnership to the Tysons Community Alliance.
Project Partners:
Tysons Community Alliance | Celebrate Fairfax
Project Goals:
Create a pilot project to provide improvements to a County-owned property
8508 Leesburg Pike
Allow for continued implementation of pilot projects and Tysons promotional activities
Projects recommended in the Tysons Activation Guide
Updates to communication and Branding of Tysons
Enhancement of community outreach
Continued resources to assist with organizational development to modify the business model of the Tysons Partnership to ensure long-term financial stability
Development of a community-based anchor organization for Tysons
Funding Summary:
County Investment: $375,000 Total Investment: $375,000
County Funding to Date: $375,000 Direct Revenue Generated: N/A
Project Milestones:
Launch of The PARC in 2021
Celebrate Fairfax moves headquarters to The PARC in 2022
Establishment of the Tysons Community Alliance in 2022
