RTC North comes up a lot without a clear summary of what it involves, so we went through the plan and pulled it into one place.

The short version: a 48-acre plan for the area just north of the core Town Center, roughly bordered by Baron Cameron, Fountain Drive, Town Center Parkway, and New Dominion. That's the land around the Reston Regional Library, the North County Government Center, the human services center, Sunrise Assisted Living, and the Inova ER.

What's proposed:

• Up to ~1.6 million sq ft of mixed-use development and as many as 1,000 homes, mostly along Fountain Drive (blocks 2, 4, and 6).
• A rebuilt Reston Regional Library. The current building is removed entirely and rebuilt elsewhere on the site, facing the new green.
• A new Embry Rucker Community Shelter and a relocated North County human services building.
• A future elementary school, sited across from Trader Joe's, drawn as a multi-story urban-style school with its own field.
• A recreation center and an athletic field, partly where the current library sits.
• ~10 acres of open space anchored by a 3.5-acre central green for concerts and events, with lawns, shaded walkways, restrooms, and a bike share spot.

We break the whole thing down block by block on our local podcast if you want the full walkthrough with the maps: https://youtu.be/JocIMAE7spc

Curious what people think: is a county-run public green actually a meaningful upgrade over what we have today? Overall, what do folks think about this plan?

Does anyone know anywhere in the area that we can watch some fireworks? I live near the JW Mariott

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//Plan for USGS campus under discussion

Meanwhile, the PBRB provided few details about the plans for the Powell building in Reston, indicating only that 20 acres of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Center campus could net over $37 million in savings over 30 years with a “surplus land sale.”

Hello everyone!

We’re moving into a new home and were looking for recommendations for a one time deep clean service. We were hoping to get it done this week or early next week before we officially start moving things into the new place.

If you guys know any good services in the area or have used any personally before, please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for a female roommate for a 2 bed / 2 bath condo in Reston, VA. Looking for someone ideally mid-late 20s, working professional preferred, and someone who values a clean and respectful living environment. Move-in around August/September. Private message me if interested :)

For anyone interested, Shah’s Halal Food in North Point Village appears to have closed. They already closed up the windows and took the sign down. Bummer because it was a good spot and very nice people :(

It feels like small food places really go to that shopping center to die. Between the juice place that barely lasted 6 months, to mochinut, to California Tortilla, I think there’s just too much food competition there combined with very high rent that makes it impossible for these little places to survive.

Caltort closed over a year ago and their spot still hasn’t been filled, so I wonder if this center will just keep adding more vacant stores..

//The Massachusetts-based chain is permanently closing its location in the Spectrum at Reston Town Center on July 15, according to a sign recently posted to the restaurant’s front door.

Headed that way for a week from all the way across the map in LA, and wondering what the Whiskey scene is like in Reston. Speakeasys, Bourbon centric bars, mature crowd (45+), calm atmospheres without loud music, maybe cigar lounges? Just looking for any good place to relax during the work week while I'm out there. Any suggestions?

Hi all. We're considering moving to Reston, but we are worried that everyone there is just families with kids who have already settled down. We are in our late 20s, no kids and not planning to have any anytime soon. What do people do in Reston to build community?

We used to live in Columbia, MD and had a big rock climbing, pickleball, and ice-skating community. We're not looking for things like music festivals, going out to eat, or going to bars/clubs. We do those too, but I see those as things you do with people AFTER you've already become friends with them. More interested in activities you go to regularly, where you see the same people often and can actually make new friends.

Is Tysons, falls church, or Arlington better for this?

Every time I go there, even on Sunday afternoons, it’s relatively dead. It doesn’t seem much more expensive than any other supermarkets nearby, it’s not hard to park, the staff seems friendly enough, and I haven’t really noticed any rough characters hanging around. What am I missing?

My wife and I are relocating for my work in Herndon and are looking at apartments in/around Reston. We’re both in our mid/late 20s and want somewhere that feels walkable, social, and convenient, but we’re trying to stay around $2,700/month all-in if possible. We have some wiggle room but certainly not over $3,000.

We’re considering:
• Skymark
• Avant at Reston Town Center
• Signature (personal favorite so far)
• Harrison
• Faraday Park near Reston Station / Wiehle
• Possibly Passport in Herndon as a more practical commute option

We like the idea of Reston Town Center because of restaurants, walkability, and having more going on, but Faraday Park seems like it may be a better value near Metro. We’re also trying to figure out whether RTC is actually a good place for younger people to meet friends and go out, or if it’s too quiet/suburban compared with Arlington. We’re very social and easygoing people and love to go out in hiking groups, experience night life, etc.

Would love any local opinions on these buildings, management, noise, parking, social vibe, Metro access, commute to Herndon, and whether Reston Town Center or Reston Station is the better choice.
Thank you!

Last few weeks I've noticed Kusshi has had a closed for maintenance sign in their window and to visit their other locations. I can't seem to figure out why or for how long. The place is relatively new and I thought it was good so I'm surprised it's temporarily or maybe even permanently closed. Anyone know when they'll open back up or why they closed?