Definition
Reston Station is a mixed‑use, transit‑oriented development (TOD) situated in Reston, Virginia, United States, adjacent to the Reston Town Center station on the Washington Metro’s Silver Line.
Overview
The development occupies the site formerly known as the Reston Town Center Metro station parking lot and surrounding parcels. Conceived as part of the broader Silver Line expansion, construction began in 2016 and the first phases opened in 2020. Reston Station comprises office towers, residential apartments and condominiums, retail and restaurant spaces, a hotel, and publicly accessible plazas and green spaces. The project is intended to create a “live‑work‑play” environment that encourages metro‑based commuting, reduces automobile dependence, and integrates with the existing Reston Town Center commercial district.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Reston Station” combines the name of the host community—Reston, a planned suburban town founded in the 1960s—and the term “Station,” reflecting its proximity to the metro station and its function as a central hub for transportation, business, and community activity.
Characteristics
- Location & Access: Directly connected to the Reston Town Center Metro station via pedestrian pathways and a covered walkway; accessible from major thoroughfares such as Reston Parkway and SR 267 (Dulles Toll Road).
- Land Use Mix: Approximately 2.5 million sq ft of floor area, including:
- Office space chiefly in high‑rise towers (e.g., the 12‑story Alexander Baldwin building).
- Residential units ranging from studio to three‑bedroom apartments, with a portion designated as affordable housing.
- Retail and dining venues located on the ground floor and in a central plaza.
- A boutique hotel and conference facilities.
- Design Features: Incorporates sustainable design elements such as LEED‑certified buildings, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and extensive landscaping. Public plazas feature art installations, seating, and bike‑share stations.
- Economic Impact: Projected to generate thousands of jobs and increase local tax revenue; it is part of Fairfax County’s strategy to concentrate growth around transit corridors.
- Governance: Developed by a consortium of private investors in partnership with Fairfax County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); subject to local zoning and development review processes.
Related Topics
- Reston, Virginia
- Washington Metro Silver Line
- Transit‑oriented development (TOD)
- Reston Town Center
- Fairfax County, Virginia
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
All information presented reflects verifiable sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of June 2024.