County board approves 14‑story mixed‑use tower and public plaza at 2500 Wilson Boulevard

The Arlington County Board on Sept. 13 unanimously adopted a general land use plan amendment, rezoning and site plan amendment permitting a 14‑story mixed‑use building at 2500 Wilson Boulevard in the Clarendon/Courthouse area.

The project by TMG (the Meridian Group) calls for 316 residential units — including 20 committed affordable units at 60% of area median income (9 one‑bedrooms and 11 two‑bedrooms) — roughly 14,032 square feet of ground‑floor retail, and about 6,500 square feet of on‑site public open space flush with the Clarendon Boulevard sidewalk. The applicant told the board the building will pursue LEED Gold certification and include energy‑efficiency measures, a portion of EV charging spaces and other green‑building features.

Staff said the proposal conforms to the county’s recently adopted special GLUP (General Land Use Plan) guidance for the Courthouse/Clarendon area and implements many of the study’s recommendations on height, setbacks, streetscape improvements and public space. Emma Martin, a planner in the Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development, told the board: “staff finds the project is…