Three developers discussed the state of several Alexandria projects Tuesday at the annual "State of Business" breakfast, hosted by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and presented by SunTrust Bank.
Rich Greenberg of Greenhill Realty Company, Teddy Kim of Avanti Holdings Group and Adam Peters of Perseus TDC, discussed their developments Tuesday morning at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce annual "State of Business" breakfast at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The three were part of a panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Landrum, president and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.
"These people helped us attract Virginia Tech and Amazon," Landrum said in a nod to the recent announcement that Amazon plans to locate part of its second headquarters in the Crystal City area.
Here's a look at the three developments:
Pickett Place: This proposed plan will redevelop 24 acres near the Van Dorn metro station into a new coordinated development district. Plans call for 2,400 residential units, a 150-room hotel, 500,000 square feet of retail, 200,000 square feet of office space and a public square. The area includes Van Dorn Station, where Giant recently closed its store (and reopened a brand-new store just down the road on Little River Turnpike).
Madison Collective: In the Parker-Gray neighborhood, Avanti recently completed a new development transforming 727 N. Henry, the former site of a used car lot and automobile shop, into the Madison Collective. It includes Chop Shop Taco (follow them on Facebook here), Marlowe Ink tattoo, Zweet Sport Total Fitness, Grateful Kitchen Co. (Grateful juices are also available at Junction Bakery in Del Ray) and an event venue dubbed the Waiting Room.
200 Stovall: Plans call for transforming the building from former government office building to residential. New residences will include 520 residential units, a three-story fitness facility, a sports bar, a co-working lounge and 10,000 square feet of rooftop amenities including an outdoor pool
Rendering courtesy of Cooper Carry architects
200 Stovall rendering
Peters said he expects 200 Stovall to attract people from all over the DC metro area due to its access to the Eisenhower Metro and 495, as well as less expensive rents than DC, a new Wegmans grocery store, and other building amenities that will include extra large closets, extra storage space and larger-than-average kitchens.
The Chamber also reviewed its year Tuesday morning, and noted some of its highlights, including a 30 percent increase in membership, 15 ribbon-cuttings for new businesses and hosting a debate between mayoral candidates at T.C. Williams High School.
Chamber members who were recognized for their achievements over the year included Robert Shea of Grant Thornton, Bill Blackburn of the Homegrown Restaurant Group, and ALX Community. Inova Alexandria was honored for its dedication to the Chamber's overall mission.
Also honored were Walter Clarke of Burke & Herbert Bank, Stephanie Beyer Kirby, vice president of Beyer Automotive Group and Jennifer Ferrarra of M&T Bank, who was honored as board member of the year. The Chairman's Award went to Patti Turner of United Way Worldwide.
Outgoing Chair Virginia "Gin" Kinneman reflected on her year and was showered with gifts (including a bejeweled "key to the city" on a necklace from King's Jewelry, Odyssey dinner cruise and a gift certificate to Whiskey & Oyster — owner Mike Anderson was teased about just when the new eatery might open) from members and welcomed incoming Chair Charlotte Hall of Potomac Riverboat Co.
Hall thanked Kinneman for her dynamic leadership and handed her a gavel as a parting gift.
Hall will kick off her tenure at the helm of the Chamber with the Chairman's Reception "Rockin' on the Rivah," Jan. 11 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
