Massive Herndon Development Approved Unanimously By Town Council

HERNDON, VA -- The Herndon Town Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to adopt a resolution to move forward with an agreement with Comstock Herndon Venture to redevelop nearly five acres of town-owned land into a mixed-use project that would include hundreds of apartments and thousands of square feet of retail space.

The council also approved an ordinance that would allow Comstock to buy the land from Herndon. Comstock plans to build a complex that would include 281 apartments, 17,600 square feet of retail space, and an 18,000-square-foot Arts Center in addition to a 761-space parking garage, according to a statement from the town.

“After decades of discussion, vision and planning, the town is thrilled to be moving forward on a project that will revitalize our downtown and solidify Herndon’s position as a 21st century town where history and heritage are integrated into a thoroughly contemporary setting,” Mayor Lisa Merkel said in the statement. “We are grateful to the citizens, business owners and others with a stake in Herndon’s future who have dedicated so much time and energy to get us to this point, and we look forward to working with Comstock in bringing the town’s vision to reality.”

The location is situated between Station Street to the east, Center Street to the west, Elden Street to the south, and the W&OD Trail to the north.

Comstock will soon begin designing the project. Once the council approves of the site plan, construction on the project could begin in early 2019 with completion expected in 2021.

To learn more about the redevelopment project, visit the Town of Herndon's website.

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