As economic development leaders, we believe that opportunities don’t just happen. You create them.
There’s a monumental offer on the table in Northern Virginia and we think the time is right to support a new world-class sports arena entertainment district in our community. This is a once-in-a generation opportunity to shape a resilient and sustainable development that will pay dividends for decades.
The proposed site — in Potomac Yard, at National Landing’s southern end in Alexandria — comes as no surprise to many of us. The area is primed for business and urban development. What was once a railyard is now one of the most attractive development opportunities on the East Coast. Because of smart urban planning, a strong economy, and proximity to other activity centers, Potomac Yard has long been eyed for major investment. Now, the pieces to support something as impactful as a new sports and entertainment district are in place — an approved small area plan, a newly opened metro…
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