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County Board approves Ballston tower replacement plan with $2 million affordable-housing contribution
Summary
The board unanimously approved a major site plan amendment allowing demolition of a 12‑story office tower and construction of a seven‑story, 328‑unit residential building at 4601 Fairfax Drive; the developer will retain the existing below‑grade garage and provide a $2 million affordable housing contribution.
The Arlington County Board voted 5-0 on July 19 to approve a major site plan amendment that will replace an aging 12‑story office building at 4601 Fairfax Drive with a seven‑story residential building containing 328 units while retaining the existing below‑grade parking garage.
Under the approved plan, the developer will demolish the existing office tower, keep and retrofit the underground garage, and construct an 82‑foot, seven‑story building with 328 residential units and ground-floor retail. The project includes $2 million in cash contributions to the county’s Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) to earn bonus density, participation in the county’s green-building incentive program (LEED Gold target at the 0.25 FAR tier), a northbound bike lane on North Wakefield Street,…
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