greaterrestonliving A 60-year-old zoning decision is at the center of the latest push to build townhomes on Reston’s most talked-about piece of land. 🏘️ Reston National Golf Course has been a battleground for over a decade. The owners paid nearly $24 million for the property back in 2019, and the community has pushed back every time a redevelopment proposal has surfaced. ⠀ This latest move is different, though. Rather than asking for a new approval, the ownership is arguing that a 1966 zoning decision already gives them the right to build 288 townhomes on roughly 14 acres of the course, without a full rezoning or a comprehensive plan amendment. ⠀ Fairfax County planners are reviewing whether that argument holds up legally. Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn has said he won’t support any change without broad community consensus. The county also removed the golf course from its 2025 planning work program, which should have slowed things down. But the developers say they intend to keep pressing this interpretation regardless. ⠀ If you live in South Reston, especially anywhere backing up to that course along Colts Neck Road, this is worth following closely. Property values, open space, and the character of those neighborhoods are all part of the conversation. 🌳 Rescue Reston has been active on this issue for years and is a good resource if you want to stay informed. Because this is a legal and planning matter rather than a standard public hearing, the timeline is harder to predict than usual. Check the Fairfax County planning portal or Rescue Reston’s updates for the latest. 📋 #RestonVA #FairfaxCounty #RestonNational #SouthReston ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving This hot day is reminding us that Reston pool season is almost here! ☀️ From opening weekend to guest pass rules, we pulled together everything you need to know before you dive in. Save this for later, swipe for opening dates, and send it to your pool crew. 🌊 Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #RestonPools #PoolOpening #RestonSummer

greaterrestonliving April is stacked in Reston. From community block parties to Celebrate Reston to ChalkFest, there’s something every weekend. Save this, swipe for dates, and tag your plus one. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaEvents #LakeAnne #RestonTownCenter

greaterrestonliving Breaking news for Fairfax County: Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed the bill that would have opened the door for a casino in Tysons. The proposal would have made Fairfax County eligible for a casino and eventually could have led to a voter referendum, but that path stops here for now. ⠀
Big local takeaway: this matters far beyond one development site. The debate touched Tysons, Reston, Vienna, and the wider county because it raised bigger questions about traffic, growth, local control, and what kind of future residents want for this part of Northern Virginia. 🏛️ ⠀
The governor said local governing boards should lead decisions like this, and Fairfax County leaders had already voiced opposition. For neighbors who were worried about a casino changing the direction of Tysons, this veto will feel significant. For people who supported the idea as an economic driver, it is a clear setback. 🎰 ⠀
Who is this for? Anyone who lives, works, commutes, or owns a business in Fairfax County, especially in Tysons, Reston, and nearby areas. What to expect next is more conversation around redevelopment, economic growth, and what projects should shape Tysons going forward. Nothing about this issue disappears overnight, but this specific bill is done. 📰 ⠀
For now, this is one of the biggest local development stories of the year, and it could influence how future projects are discussed across Fairfax County. #TysonsVA #RestonVA #FairfaxCountyVA #ViennaVA Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
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greaterrestonliving Comment “Crossing” below and I’ll send you the full listing details, photos, and price. 🏡 ⠀ This 4-bedroom end-unit townhome in Manassas checks a lot of boxes that are genuinely hard to find together at this price point. Natural light pours in from three sides, the kitchen is large with stainless appliances and a granite island, and the family room is the kind of space that just feels comfortable to be in. There is a full bedroom with its own en suite on the ground level, three more generous bedrooms upstairs, and the laundry is conveniently on the same floor as the bedrooms. A garage comes with it, which is not always a given in this range. ⠀ Step outside onto the maintenance-free deck and the view is all trees. A path leads into the woods and down to a creek. 🌿 The community also has a pool and tennis court. Here is the detail that makes this one worth a closer look: the condo fee is just $150 a month, covering the roof, siding, and lawn. For a 4-bedroom townhome, that kind of low-maintenance living is genuinely rare. ⠀ One practical note: homes in this community tend to move quickly, so if this catches your eye, it is worth reaching out sooner rather than later. A showing can be arranged directly through the listing. ⠀ Comment “Crossing” below and I’ll send everything your way. 👇 #manassasrealestate #pwcrealestate #northernvirginiahomes #manassasva ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving

greaterrestonliving Happy National Beer Day, Reston and Herndon. 🍻 We rounded up the local pours we keep coming back to, from Lake Anne Brew House’s Live, Work, Play IPA to Aslin’s Double Orange Starfish. Drop your favorite local beer in the comments so we can add it to our next round. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #NationalBeerDay #RestonVA #HerndonVA #NovaEats #NovaDrinks #DrinkLocal

greaterrestonliving Sad news for little riders: Frying Pan Park’s carousel is permanently closed due to snow damage, and while it won’t be replaced until 2027, you can still get your carousel fix nearby at Burke Lake Park, Clemyjontri Park, Franconia Family Recreation Area, or Lake Accotink. Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #HerndonVA #FryingPanPark #FairfaxCountyParks #FamilyFun #ThingsToDoInNova #BurkeLakePark #ClemyjontriPark #LakeAccotink

greaterrestonliving Easter brunch reservations go fast around Reston, so if you have a favorite spot, this is your sign to book it now. 🐣🥂 Whether you’re doing a big family meal or a low-key catch-up with friends, a reserved table means you can actually relax and enjoy the holiday. Where are you hoping to brunch this year? Want weekly Reston news + events? Comment “Insider” to join our Reston Insider newsletter. ⠀ Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me: Kathy Tracey, Realtor Greater Reston Living at Compass kathy @greaterrestonliving.com 703.231.7049 (call or text) #greaterrestonliving #RestonVA #EasterBrunch #BrunchPlans #NoVAEats #DMVFood #NovaFoodie #RestonEvents