Three Office Towers, a Hotel, and a Tunnel: Reston's Next Big Build

A development is taking shape on the south side of the Dulles Toll Road that has barely registered with most Reston residents, and it may end up being one of the largest projects in the area. In this episode, Graham and Kathy break down Comstock's proposal for the Commerce Metro Center, a roughly 16-acre site of aging office buildings and parking lots near Wiehle Avenue and Sunrise Valley Drive. The plan calls for a 2.4 million-square-foot mixed-use district along the Wiehle corridor: three new office towers, a 240-room hotel, up to 540 residential units, ground-floor retail, an optional grocery store, and seven named parks and plazas. There is a signature tower designed by the firm of the late Helmut Jahn, a new Metro Plaza that links directly to the station walkway, and a proposed tunnel under Wiehle Avenue meant to connect future development and finally make this stretch walkable. Graham and Kathy also put the project in context with the larger build-out of Reston Station, Isaac Newton Square, and the rest of the urban core, and what all of it could mean for Reston by 2035 and 2040. Before the main story, the two catch up on local openings and news: Midnight Treats, the vegan cookie shop now on the pavilion at Reston Town Center; NH44 Indian Brewing Company, the new Indian-fusion brewery at Arrowbrook Center in Herndon; the new Reston North Park playground near Home Depot; the switch to a drone display instead of fireworks at Lake Fairfax Park for the Fourth of July; and the growing problem of high-speed e-bikes and electric dirt bikes on the W&OD Trail, including what the e-bike classes actually mean and where each one is allowed. ***************** If you are moving to Reston, Herndon, or anywhere in Northern Virginia, this channel is for you. We show what it is really like to live here, with videos on neighborhoods, schools, parks and trails, local spots, and the hidden gems you will love. We are Kathy and Graham Tracey, a husband-and-wife real estate team based in Reston. We work with clients from across the country and around the world, and we truly enjoy helping people land well. If you are even a little unsure about reaching out on YouTube, consider this your invitation. Start with a friendly chat. You can schedule a quick discovery call: https://calendly.com/greater-reston-l... Or fill out our quick contact form online: https://greaterrestonliving.com/contact/ No pressure, just helpful guidance. Call or text: 703-231-7049 Email: [email protected] Learn more about us at https://greaterrestonliving.com Compass Real Estate 11943 Democracy Drive Reston, VA 20190