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Contis' 1716 Wilson Blvd.
Related Category: Recently Approved
· Approved: October 13, 2007
· Address: 1716 Wilson Blvd.
· Developer: Dr. George Contis
· Architect: RTKL
· Square Feet: 108,753 sf office, 27,996 sf retail
· Height: 3-5 Stories
· Construction Date: 2009
On October 13, 2007, the County Board voted unanimously to redevelop the Contis properties at 1716 Wilson Boulevard and to extend Quinn Street between Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards. The new street will break up the “super-block” allowing connections to Colonial Village shopping center. Current
owner Dr. George Contis will also build a pedestrian plaza.
The new 108,753 square foot office building, designed by RTKL, will include ground level retail on three sides. Developers believe one of the spaces may be large enough to hold a small grocer. The building will replace the existing Arlington Motor Cars, the Medical Services building and a third building on
Wilson Blvd. across from Colonial Village. The development will provide retail shops on the ground floor along Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards with parking underground.
The developer received a .25 FAR bonus for LEED Silver rating and .25 FAR bonus for assistance with Quinn Street extension. This proposal required re-zoning of the site from RA6-15, C-1 & C-2 to C-O-2.5, as well as a General Land Use Plan Amendment From Service Commercial to Med. O-A-H.
Design guidance for this development is provided in the Rosslyn to Courthouse Urban Design Study.