Construction at the former Macy’s in Ballston has been moving forward roughly on schedule, with a new apartment building expected to accept tenants next year.
The 553-unit project at 685 N. Glebe Road is planning for its first move-ins in the third quarter of 2027, a spokesperson for developer Insight Property Group told ARLnow.
“We continue concrete pours and have started façade operations,” the spokesperson said.
There’s no word yet on which grocer will be occupying a 38,400-square-foot space at the property, which is located next to Ballston Quarter. The future tenant has been described as an “organic grocery store” in plans from Insight Property Group.
A 2,000-square-foot retail space on Glebe Road is also actively leasing.
The County Board approved the 15-story project in December 2022, and the Macy’s location closed in March 2024 after 71 years. The department store originally opened as Hecht’s in 1951 as part of the Parkington Shopping Center.
Demolition began in early 2025, originally targeting a completion date in 2028.
