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Reston Town Center North (RTCN)

arial map of redevelopment areaLocated midway between Tysons and Dulles International Airport, future Reston Town Center North is part of a quickly urbanizing area in northwestern Fairfax 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 transitions from the Reston Town Center to the existing surrounding development. 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 Reston Town Center Metrorail station (one mile).

Project Update: September 19, 2022

On July 20, 2021, the project team from Inova Health Care Services and the Fairfax County Building Design and Construction Division received approval from the Reston Design Review Board (DRB) for an amended concept plan for the proposed street layout, central green and tree save areas.

Community Benefits of Redevelopment

  • 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 

Consistent with Fairfax County's commitment to economic growth and revitalization, as outlined in the Strategic Plan to Facilitate Fairfax County's Economic Success, and commitment to social equity, as outlined in the One Fairfax Resolution, and in partnership with Inova Health Care Services (Inova), the county is leveraging its assets to help create a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development that embraces Reston's motto of "Live, Work, Play", while also upgrading public facilities and services.


Project questions and concerns may be directed to RestonTownCenterNorth@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 

Approved Conceptual Plan

approved conceptual planOn July 20, 2021, the project team from Inova Health Care Services and the Fairfax County Building Design and Construction Division received approval from the Reston Design Review Board (DRB) for an amended concept plan for the proposed street layout, central green and tree save areas. The amended plan included a minor modification of the street layout to allow for the size of the central green to be increased to 3.5 acres.

A mix of uses is planned for the future of the property that include office, residential, retail and multiple expanded public uses including the Reston Regional Library, the Embry Rucker Shelter and Supportive Housing, and the North County Human Service Building. Approval of the final development plan will allow the co-applicants to adjust the property lines and exchange real estate. Actual development within the resulting blocks will be subject to future community input in addition to the DRB and Fairfax County zoning review processes. Submission of a revised joint zoning application will follow the amendment process to the Reston Comprehensive Plan currently underway. The community task force began bi- weekly meetings in May 2020. Refer to the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study site for additional information.

Existing Conditions (Town Center North District)

map of existing conditionsReston Town Center North property is generally located within the “Town Center North District”.  It is currently comprised of a mix of irregularly-shaped parcels (see map) owned by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (county), the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA), and Inova Health Care Services (Inova). The five-acre Fairfax County Park Authority parcel was conveyed to the county in Sept. 2015, in exchange for 90,000 square feet of development rights. The existing county facilities located within the Reston Town Center North area include the Reston Regional Library, Embry Rucker Shelter, North County Human Services Building and the Reston Police Station and North County Governmental Center.

Timeline

  • Public Facilities Community Task Force to start Fall 2022
  • Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment approval scheduled for Fall 2022
  • The Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force met from May 2020 and provided final recommendations on August 2022.
  • Reston Design Review Board approved the Conceptual Design for the street grid and central green on November 12, 2019.
  • Work Sessions with the Reston Design Review Board; May 15, 2018 and November 16, 2018 and July 26, 2019.
  • Information Presentation on the Development Plan to the Reston Design Review Board - February 20, 2018
  • Informational Presentation on the Development Plan to Reston Planning and Zoning Committee - November 20, 2017
  • Fairfax County issued RFP- Part 1B on July 25, 2017. Proposal submittals from pre-qualified development teams were due October 24, 2017. After a technical and financial review, no development proposals were accepted by the county.
  • Community Update Meeting at Lake Anne Elementary School on May 31, 2017, at 7 p.m.
  • Community Dialogue Meeting at South Lakes High School on Nov. 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m.
  • BOS approves the FCPA land exchange and the Interim Real Estate Exchange Agreement between the County and Inova on Sept. 22, 2015
  • Community Dialogue Meeting at the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne on Sept. 19, 2015
  • Blocks 7 and 8 RFP-Part 1 (a request for qualifications only) advertised on June 30, 2015
  • BOS adopts amendment to Comprehensive Plan on Feb. 11, 2014

Comprehensive Plan Conceptual Layout

The Comprehensive Plan, per an amendment adopted by the county on Feb. 11, 2014, envisions that the Town Center North District will be reconfigured for mixed-use development with a grid of streets and blocks (see figure 57 on page 172).

View Concept Sketch

Redevelopment Process

On Sept. 22, 2015, during a Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors approved an "Interim Real Estate Exchange Agreement“ (IREEA), between the county and Inova, for the purposes of a joint rezoning for the overall Reston Town Center North area, and for entering negotiations toward a later comprehensive agreement with Inova. The ultimate goal is to create the grid of streets, similar to the preliminary concept sketch included in the Reston Comprehensive Plan, through a one-to-one land swap providing both the county and Inova with developable blocks.

View Blocks Map

Presentations from Community Outreach Events

RTCN/Cameron Green Presentation to RA Design Review Board on July 20, 2021

Past Presentations

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Contact

Project questions and concerns may be directed to RestonTownCenterNorth@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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