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Prosperity Avenue road diet plan faces obstacle from proposed development

Published January 30, 2025 at 9:45AM

Prosperity Avenue approaching the noise wall along I-66 in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County’s plan to add protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian safety features to Prosperity Avenue is moving ahead, but a new high-density development along the Merrifield corridor could complicate the design.

At a public meeting on Monday (Jan. 27), the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) shared the latest updates on its road diet project, which would reduce the road from four to two lanes, add buffered bike lanes, and introduce pedestrian safety improvements in front of the Dunn Loring Metro station between Hilltop Road and Gallows Road.

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Local polar dips and plunges encourage cold water jumps for charity

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 24, 2025 at 3:00PM

The inaugural Kiwanis Polar Dip 2024 at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (photo by Scott Ripley)

After a week of freezing temperatures, jumping into a body of cold water might not sound like the most enticing Saturday activity, but that’s exactly what dozens of Fairfax County residents are expected to do at two upcoming charitable events.

First, Special Olympics Virginia will bring its annual Polar Plunge to the Mosaic District in Merrifield tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m.

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County board allows denser development on site near Mosaic District

By Scott McCaffrey

Published January 21, 2025 at 1:15PM

The Alliance Center property in Merrifield (via Fairfax County)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment last Tuesday (Jan. 14) that ultimately could lead to the redevelopment of the Alliance Center office condominiums adjoining the Mosaic District in Merrifield.

Though there’s no current development proposal on the table, the amendment would allow nearly 360 residential units with 60,000 square feet of ground-floor uses on the 3.2-acre site, which currently hosts two buildings with 24 aging commercial-condominium units, surrounded by surface parking.

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Developer details plan to turn Merrifield office park into residential neighborhood

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 7, 2025 at 11:30AM

The Prosperity Business Campus in Merrifield (via Fairfax County)

A sprawling collection of offices and warehouses in northern Merrifield could someday look more like the newer development around the nearby Dunn Loring Metro station.

Property owner Link Logistics and an affiliate of EYA Development hope to replace the 41-acre Prosperity Business Campus at 2750 Prosperity Avenue with a resident-focused “walkable urban neighborhood,” according to a development plan submitted to Fairfax County on Friday (Jan. 3).

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Conversion of former Inova office into workforce housing could start in 2025

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 2, 2025 at 9:45AM

A vacant office building formerly occupied by Inova Health System at 2990 Telestar Court in Merrifield is being converted to affordable housing (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A project to convert a vacant office building in Merrifield into workforce housing could move forward this year.

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) and private developer Conifer Realty are in the midst of negotiations with Inova Health Care Services to acquire the four-story office building at 2990 Telestar Court, according to FCRHA spokesperson Allyson Pearce.

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Butcher out, Tex Mex BBQ spot in at Merrifield’s Mosaic District

By Jared Serre

Published December 12, 2024 at 2:30PM | Updated December 13, 2024 at 11:53AM

Former Red Apron location in Merrifield's Mosaic District (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Neighborhood Restaurant Group will shake up its presence at the Mosaic District in Merrifield in 2025.

Retail butcher Red Apron closed its doors permanently earlier this month after 11 years in operation, but the storefront located at 8298 Glass Alley will remain in the family.

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Fairfax County seeks input on Gallows Road revamp before final report next year

By James Jarvis

Published December 10, 2024 at 9:45AM

Gallows Road at Prosperity Avenue in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County’s study of the Gallows Road corridor is entering its final stages, with a report expected to head to the planning commission early next year.

The project aims to address long-standing safety and mobility challenges along the busy stretch of roadway connecting Tysons and Annandale, but proposed redesigns have sparked debate among residents.

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Owner seeks denser development option for office condos stranded by Mosaic District

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 9, 2024 at 9:45AM

The Alliance Center Condominium site in Merrifield (via Fairfax County)

After getting boxed in by the Mosaic District, the owners of Merrifield’s Alliance Center condominiums are looking to revitalize the half-century-old commercial property so it’s more in line with its neighbor.

The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval last Wednesday (Dec. 4) of a comprehensive plan amendment that will set parameters for more intense mixed-use, residential development on the 3.2-acre parcel at 2929 Eskridge Road.

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French-inspired coffee and pastry chain eyes Merrifield location

By Jared Serre

Published October 31, 2024 at 9:45AM

The storefront of the forthcoming Maman in Merrifield (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A French-inspired chain of breakfast cafes is going to say “bonjour” to Merrifield.

The Mosaic District will become home to the first Virginia location of Maman, a New York-based brand offering coffee, pastries and other bites.

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Community art exhibit launches in The PARC at Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 18, 2024 at 3:45PM

"Unrestrained Dreams" by Sandy Yang, one of several artworks by people under 18 featured in the "Create - Inspire - Empower" exhibit opening at The PARC at Tysons (courtesy Celebrate Fairfax)

The nonprofit that once organized the annual Celebrate Fairfax Festival and a Merrifield art gallery have teamed up to bring a new artistic exhibition to Tysons.

Celebrate Fairfax and mosaicARTs will unveil the “Create – Inspire – Empower” exhibit at an opening reception tomorrow (Saturday) from 4-7 p.m. at The PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike).