Travel 16 miles west of the nation’s capital, and you will reach what appears to be a city in itself. Tysons, Virginia, is a destination for travelers near and far, offering hotels, restaurants and hundreds of shops at its two signature malls, Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. But over the last few years, Tysons has also seen a number of residential and commercial developments pop up, and the activity shows no signs of slowing down.
How much do you know about construction, leasing and development activity in Tysons? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
1
What grocery chain will anchor the ground-floor retail at Capital One’s new Tysons HQ?
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Rochester, New York-based grocer Wegmans will lease 80K SF of ground-floor retail space at Capital One’s new Tysons HQ.
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Rochester, New York-based grocer Wegmans will lease 80K SF of ground-floor retail space at Capital One’s new Tysons HQ.
2
The Boro, a multiphase development coming to Tysons, will feature which of the following?
High-rise apartment buildings
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Developed by the Meridian Group, the Boro will feature luxury residential high-rises, including Verse and Rise, both available beginning this year. The community will also offer Class-A office buildings, such as Boro Station, which is named for its transit-oriented location directly connected to the Greensboro Station Metro stop. The Boro also has big plans to develop the neighborhood further, with a 70K SF Whole Foods overlooking a food hall and brewery and a 1-acre urban park.
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Developed by the Meridian Group, the Boro will feature luxury residential high-rises, including Verse and Rise, both available beginning this year. The community will also offer Class-A office buildings, such as Boro Station, which is named for its transit-oriented location directly connected to the Greensboro Station Metro stop. The Boro also has big plans to develop the neighborhood further, with a 70K SF Whole Foods overlooking a food hall and brewery and a 1-acre urban park.
3
How many units of housing will be in LCOR’s new development, The Commons?
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LCOR and WDG Architecture are working together to develop The Commons, a seven-building project on a 20-acre site near McLean station. The project is expected to bring 2,571 much-needed residential units to the Tysons neighborhood.
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LCOR and WDG Architecture are working together to develop The Commons, a seven-building project on a 20-acre site near McLean station. The project is expected to bring 2,571 much-needed residential units to the Tysons neighborhood.
4
How tall is Capital One’s new Tysons HQ?
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Capital One’s new Tysons HQ stands at 470 feet, making it the tallest commercial building in the Washington metro area.
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Capital One’s new Tysons HQ stands at 470 feet, making it the tallest commercial building in the Washington metro area.
5
What accounting firm announced plans to relocate its D.C. HQ to Tysons by fall 2019?
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In October 2018, KPMG announced plans to relocate its HQ to the Boro. The “Big Four” accounting firm will relocate its 1,900 existing employees to the new location and create 500 new jobs within three years.
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In October 2018, KPMG announced plans to relocate its HQ to the Boro. The “Big Four” accounting firm will relocate its 1,900 existing employees to the new location and create 500 new jobs within three years.
