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One of the most recognizable office campuses along I-66 in Centreville could be headed for a dramatic transformation. Affiliates of Stanley Martin Homes and JLB Partners filed a rezoning application on September 1, 2026 seeking to redevelop approximately 41 acres of Trinity Centre, where four existing office buildings currently stand. Depending on which development option moves forward, the property could eventually contain as many as 1,098 new homes. (FFXnow) And this isn't

For years, Prince William County has been one of Northern Virginia’s fastest-growing data-center markets. Massive windowless buildings, electrical substations and new infrastructure have become increasingly visible around Manassas, Gainesville, Bristow and other parts of the county. Now, Prince William County has made one of its biggest changes yet to how future data centers can be developed. On September 22, 2026, the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors unanimo

Directly across the Anacostia River from some of Washington’s most dramatic redevelopment sits something surprisingly different: roughly 110 acres of largely undeveloped waterfront land. This is Poplar Point, one of the last major waterfront development opportunities in Washington, D.C. For nearly two decades, plans to transform the property have been complicated by federal ownership, environmental requirements and the relocation of government facilities. Now, a fresh Septemb

The glowing Sphere that transformed the Las Vegas skyline could soon have a smaller sibling overlooking the Potomac River. Sphere Entertainment, Maryland, Prince George's County and Peterson Companies announced plans in January for a Sphere at National Harbor. The proposal calls for a roughly 6,000-seat immersive entertainment venue, making National Harbor the second U.S. Sphere location and the first to use the company's new smaller-scale design. (Sphere Entertainment Co.) A

Another major suburban office park in the DMV could be on its way out—and this time, the transformation could bring 810 new homes to Rockville. Buchanan Partners has submitted plans for The Grove 270, a major residential redevelopment along Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard. The proposal covers approximately 25.3 acres in Montgomery County's Great Seneca area and recently entered the county's expedited commercial-to-residential review process. (Bizjournals) The project

Reston is about to enter another major chapter of its transformation. After roughly 15 years of planning, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-0 on September 15, 2026 to approve the development framework for Reston Town Center North, a nearly 47-acre district immediately north of Reston Town Center. The approval clears the way for Fairfax County and Inova to reorganize the property and ultimately create a new mixed-use neighborhood with about 1,000 homes, commercia

If you've driven through Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road lately and wondered what all that construction is about, the answer is much bigger than a normal road improvement. Prince William County is spending approximately $81 million to completely rebuild this major Woodbridge intersection, replacing the existing traffic signal with a grade-separated interchange. When finished, Prince William Parkway will travel underneath Minnieville Road. And directly beside all o

One of Northern Virginia's biggest potential residential transformations is quietly moving forward in Merrifield, and the scale is enormous. The roughly 35-acre Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station apartment community at 8130 Prescott Drive currently contains 706 garden-style apartments spread across more than 50 buildings dating to 1968. The property owner is pursuing a redevelopment that could replace that community with up to 2,975 homes, 25,000 square feet of neighborhood re

For generations of Northern Virginia residents, Fair Oaks Mall has meant department stores, food-court runs, holiday shopping and weekends wandering one of Fairfax County's best-known malls. But the next chapter of Fair Oaks may look considerably different. A 43,000-square-foot portion of JCPenney is being transformed into a two-story Sportrock climbing and adventure gym, bringing another major entertainment use into the mall. The deal was reported September 1, 2026, and the

For decades, K Street has been synonymous with offices, lobbyists and Washington's weekday workforce. But one of Downtown DC's most recognizable business corridors is beginning to look very different. At 1990 K Street NW, an aging office building is being demolished to make way for 1999 Eye Street NW, a roughly $250 million mixed-use residential development that will bring hundreds of new homes, student/co-living housing and ground-floor retail to the heart of Washington. And

One of the most recognizable views in the Washington metropolitan area could be on the verge of a dramatic transformation. The Trump administration says it is preparing to begin excavation for the proposed Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck at Memorial Circle, positioned on Columbia Island between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on September 3 that excavation is expected to begin within approximate

Imagine waking up, opening the curtains and seeing the Tidal Basin, Potomac River and some of Washington, DC’s most famous monuments outside your window. That is the setting for Portals IV, also known as 1301 Maryland Avenue, a new $260 million luxury residential development rising in Southwest Washington, DC. And there is fresh news: on August 27, 2026, Portals IV officially topped out, meaning the building reached the completion of its main vertical structure. The milestone

If you've seen videos of the massive Sphere lighting up the Las Vegas skyline and wondered whether anything like it could ever come to the East Coast, the answer may soon be yes—and it could be coming to Maryland. Plans are advancing for a spectacular new Sphere at National Harbor, bringing the immersive entertainment concept behind the Las Vegas landmark to Prince George's County, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. New planning details provide an even clearer

For decades, the area surrounding the West Falls Church Metro station has been defined largely by surface parking, transportation infrastructure and low-density development. That landscape is now changing dramatically. A coordinated redevelopment spanning roughly 42 acres across Fairfax County and the City of Falls Church is transforming the area into a major transit-oriented neighborhood with apartments, condominiums, townhomes, restaurants, shops, offices, a hotel, senior l

For decades, drivers along I-95 between Washington, DC and Baltimore have passed an area of Prince George’s County that was supposed to become something much bigger. Now, after years of planning and delays, Konterra is finally moving from vision to reality. The massive development in Laurel, Maryland spans roughly 1,400 acres, and its approximately 400-acre downtown is envisioned as a major mixed-use destination combining thousands of homes, apartments, shopping, restaurants,

One of Reston's aging suburban office parks could eventually look almost nothing like it does today. On August 25, 2026, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing mixed-use redevelopment at Lake Fairfax Business Center, an 88-acre commercial property off the Dulles Access Road near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station. The county says the long-term goal is a more integrated, connected and walkable environment with residential uses

After years of planning, delays and uncertainty, one of the largest development projects in the entire DMV is entering a much more consequential stage. On August 28, 2026, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed legislation authorizing up to $420 million in Tax Increment Financing bonds for VIVA White Oak, a massive 280-acre mixed-use development planned in eastern Montgomery County near Silver Spring. The financing is intended to pay for roads, water and sewer infrast

For decades, much of Fairfax County has followed a familiar suburban formula: a grocery store or anchor tenant, a row of shops and restaurants, and an enormous surface parking lot surrounding everything. Now Fairfax County is laying the groundwork for something dramatically different. On August 25, 2026, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed county staff to prioritize work on a new “Suburban Village Center” concept. The idea could eventually allow selected aging sh

If you think Ashburn has already changed dramatically over the past decade, the area surrounding the Ashburn Metro station may be just getting started. A major real estate transaction this week is putting new attention on Moorefield Station, the enormous transit-oriented community taking shape around Metro’s Silver Line terminus. On August 25, DRB Homes purchased roughly 13 acres at Moorefield Station for $44 million, with plans involving condominiums and related community in

NOKESVILLE, VA — Northern Virginia’s growth is pushing farther into Prince William County, and one of the newest projects could bring an entirely different style of development to the Vint Hill corridor. Van Metre has officially closed on the first parcel for Greenhaven, a master-planned community approved for approximately 415 homes in Nokesville. The development is expected to combine single-family homes, villas and townhomes with a resort-style clubhouse, splash pad, sport